1. Beyond Good and Evil: Nietzsche and the Great War (www.historytoday.com)

As a frontline soldier in the First World War, the German artist Otto Dix fell under the spell of the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche and his assault on Christian morality.

Otto Dix, a soldier in World War I, found inspiration in Nietzsche’s critique of Christian values, which profoundly influenced his artistic vision during and after the war. The article examines how these philosophical ideas shaped Dix’s work amid the chaos of conflict.

2. Show HN: I built self-hosted deployment automation tool for Windows and IIS (fdeploy.com)

Self-hosted deployment tool for Windows teams shipping .NET to IIS. Built-in NuGet repository, OpenAPI v3 REST API, IIS configuration and PowerShell execution - licensed per server, not per target.

A developer has launched a self-hosted deployment automation tool for Windows and IIS after years of work, offering a free version for companies with up to $1M in annual revenue. The project reflects a personal commitment to creating a viable alternative to existing solutions in the market.

5. Show HN: Flostep – Diagrams people can actually walkthrough (flostep.dev)

Sketch, walk through, and share system design flows. Drag components, connect them, and present each interaction step by step β€” no account needed to try.

Flostep allows users to create and share interactive system design diagrams without needing an account. With a simple drag-and-drop interface, you can sketch out flows and present them in a clear, step-by-step manner.

6. MySQL CDC to BigQuery: what periodic syncs miss, and how binlog avoids it (www.erathos.com)

MySQL CDC syncs miss deletes and intermediate updates. Learn how binlog-based Change Data Capture works, what MySQL settings it requires, and how to land it reliably in BigQuery.

MySQL’s Change Data Capture (CDC) can overlook crucial data changes like deletions and updates during periodic syncs. This article details how using binlog can effectively capture all changes and provides guidance on the necessary MySQL settings to ensure reliable data transfer to BigQuery.

8. Run Minecraft in a Windows Sandbox for Computer Use Agents (cua.ai)

Boot a Windows sandbox, install Minecraft Java Edition, and drive it with an agent through the cua-driver MCP server running inside the sandbox.

Learn how to set up Minecraft Java Edition in a Windows sandbox and control it with an agent using the cua-driver MCP server. This setup offers a unique way to experiment with Minecraft while isolating it from your main system.

10. Iran Is Using Foreign Criminals to Attack Its Critics Overseas (www.newyorker.com)

Pouria Zeraati, a dissident who was living in London, was stabbed by a group of Romanian thugs. His case is part of a widening campaign by the Iranian regime to silence its detractors.

Iran is reportedly enlisting foreign criminals to target and intimidate its critics abroad, as evidenced by the stabbing of dissident Pouria Zeraati in London. This disturbing trend highlights the regime’s escalating efforts to suppress dissent on an international scale.

13. Water Behind the Watts: The Hidden Risk of Powering Data Centers (www.ceres.org)

Ceres' report examines a largely overlooked water demand across seven states that together host about half of all U.S. data centersβ€”Virginia, Texas, California, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona. In these states, water-intensive generation supplies much of the gridβ€”and many of the plants supplying that power are in regions facing water stress or drought.

A new report highlights the significant water consumption required to power data centers in seven key U.S. states, revealing a potential crisis as many of these areas grapple with water shortages. Understanding this hidden risk is crucial for addressing the sustainability of our digital infrastructure.

16. What languages are agent skills written in? (plicara.ai)

3.8 million AI agent instruction files on GitHub, read by a model that speaks every language. So why are 85.3% of them in English, and what is changing?

A vast majority of AI agent instruction files on GitHub are written in English, but trends are shifting. This article examines the reasons behind the language distribution and the implications for global AI development.

18. Show HN: Wireshark in a TUI (github.com)

Wireshark-style terminal packet analyzer on eBPF/TCX β€” live packet list, protocol detail tree, section-colorized hex; works on raw-IP tunnel devices - yeet-src/pktscope

20. Ox Alpha – A mysterious new AI model (oxalpha.com)

Try Ox Alpha for free at oxalpha.com β€” the mysterious stealth reasoning model with a 1M-token context window. No login, no sign-up. Coding, reasoning, writing, and image understanding.

27. Polishing Cloth (www.apple.com)

Made with soft, non-abrasive material, the Polishing Cloth cleans any Apple display, including nano-texture glass, safely and effectively. Buy now.

The Polishing Cloth is designed specifically for Apple displays, including delicate nano-texture glass, ensuring a scratch-free clean. Its soft, non-abrasive material makes it a safe choice for maintaining your devices.

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