Argus Digest: test

Source contribution summary for this digest
Source	Type	Included	Scored	28d Digest Rate	28d Avg Score	28d Hotlist Hit	7d Article Age	28d Confidence
Guardian	news	1	92	2%	0.14	0%	4.7h	Stable
Hacker News	commentary	1	28	5%	0.16	0%	10.0h	Stable
NYT front page	news	1	25	4%	0.05	0%	5.8h	Stable
Reddit AI Wars	news	1	22	4%	0.10	0%	4.8h	Stable
Tom’s Hardware	news	1	18	4%	0.10	0%	7.7h	Stable
Reddit AntiAI	news	1	17	5%	0.09	0%	7.4h	Stable
Reddit BetterOffline	news	1	13	3%	0.07	0%	6.6h	Stable
Ars Technical All News	news	1	10	7%	0.10	0%	8.6h	Stable
TechCrunch	news	1	9	4%	0.07	0%	7.6h	Stable
The Atlantic	news	1	9	7%	0.10	0%	8.3h	Stable
The Onion	news	1	8	19%	0.42	0%	7.1h	Stable
Atlas Obscura	commentary	1	3	~48%	~0.63	~0%	12.0h	Low sample
Oddity Central	commentary	1	3	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	3.1h	Collecting
Reddit ArtistHate	news	1	3	~12%	~0.12	~0%	8.8h	Low sample
FT Alphaville	news	1	2	~9%	~0.11	~0%	3.5h	Low sample
Bloomberg Markets	news	0	27	1%	0.02	0%	4.2h	Stable
Zero Hedge	commentary	0	23	2%	0.02	0%	7.5h	Stable
R/Artificial	news	0	19	6%	0.11	0%	7.0h	Stable
Reddit R/PennyStocks	news	0	19	0%	0.01	0%	4.1h	Stable
Reddit R/DayTrading	news	0	18	0%	0.02	0%	5.5h	Stable
WSJ US Business	news	0	16	2%	0.03	0%	8.0h	Stable
MyFT	news	0	15	3%	0.03	0%	4.1h	Stable
Reddit R/Bitcoin	news	0	12	2%	0.06	0%	5.4h	Stable
R/Scams	commentary	0	11	2%	0.04	0%	7.1h	Stable
Reddit R/CryptoMarkets	news	0	11	1%	0.03	0%	6.4h	Stable
Bogleheads forum	news	0	10	2%	0.02	0%	1.1h	Stable
Medium Artificial Intelligence (keyword)	commentary	0	10	4%	0.07	0%	1.0h	Stable
ZD Net	news	0	10	7%	0.09	0%	6.6h	Stable
India Times	news	0	9	0%	0.01	0%	3.4h	Stable
The Verge	news	0	9	10%	0.12	0%	6.8h	Stable
Book Riot	commentary	0	8	13%	0.22	0%	10.0h	Stable
Medium AI (keyword)	commentary	0	8	4%	0.07	0%	0.9h	Stable
Futurism	news	0	7	9%	0.13	0%	7.2h	Stable
R/RealEstate	news	0	7	3%	0.03	0%	5.9h	Stable
Seeking Alpha News	commentary	0	7	0%	0.00	0%	1.4h	Stable
Reddit R/FuturesTrading	news	0	6	0%	0.01	0%	7.6h	Stable
R/PredictionMarkets	other	0	5	2%	0.06	0%	6.5h	Stable
WSJ Social Economy	news	0	5	1%	0.00	0%	6.5h	Stable
WSJ Tech	news	0	5	3%	0.06	0%	6.1h	Stable
CFTC General	policy_release	0	4	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	5.5h	Collecting
Reddit Skeptic	news	0	4	11%	0.11	0%	6.7h	Stable
SEC Speeches Statements	policy_release	0	4	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	9.3h	Collecting
Subreddit R/Options	news	0	4	0%	0.01	0%	6.3h	Stable
Wired AI News	news	0	3	~8%	~0.10	~0%	9.3h	Low sample
Economist: China	news	0	2	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	5.7h	Collecting
FDIC	policy_release	0	2	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	8.8h	Collecting
FRB All working papers	policy_release	0	2	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	1.5h	Collecting
NYT Economy	news	0	2	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	5.8h	Collecting
R/Buttcoin	news	0	2	2%	0.05	0%	4.5h	Stable
Reddit R/CryptoMoonShots	news	0	2	~3%	~0.05	~0%	7.2h	Low sample
Reddit R/Ethereum	news	0	2	~1%	~0.04	~0%	5.0h	Low sample
Venture Beat	commentary	0	2	~1%	~0.05	~0%	10.5h	Low sample
AI Daily Brief YT podcast	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	6.5h	Collecting
Ars Technica All Features	news	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	7.1h	Collecting
Cassandra Unchained by Michael J Bury	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	7.0h	Collecting
Daring Fireball	commentary	0	1	~19%	~0.17	~0%	3.4h	Low sample
Derek Thompson	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	No recent data	Collecting
Economist: Sci & Tech	news	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	3.5h	Collecting
El Reg Offbeat	news	0	1	~19%	~0.28	~0%	10.5h	Low sample
FRB All Speeches	policy_release	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	10.2h	Collecting
Hugging Face	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	19.7h	Collecting
Net Interest (Marc Rubinstein)	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	3.6h	Collecting
Next Event Horizon Substack	news	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	8.3h	Collecting
Noahpinion	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	11.4h	Collecting
Plain Bagel RSS YT feed	commentary	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	No recent data	Collecting
Popular Information Substack	news	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	9.5h	Collecting
SEC Press Releases	policy_release	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	3.3d	Collecting
a16z	other	0	1	Collecting data	Collecting data	Collecting data	6.0h	Collecting
r/WSB	commentary	0	1	~0%	~0.02	~0%	3.7h	Low sample

As of now, Punky Duck has officially been scrapped

Reddit AntiAI | Score: 0.95 | neutral | Published: 11:41 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

A Reddit post from the r/antiai community reports that the project Punky Duck has been officially scrapped.

Keywords: Punky Duck, scrapped, project cancellation

The Secret Garden of Rock-Paper-Scissors

Hacker News | Score: 0.92 | positive | Published: 10:04 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

This article explores the mathematical and strategic possibilities of extending rock-paper-scissors beyond three options by analyzing game dynamics through graph theory. By relaxing constraints to allow for ties and non-regular matchups, the author identifies various 'inclusive' game structures where each option remains a viable strategy under optimal Nash Equilibrium play. The piece categorizes these games using metrics such as orbits, tie fractions, and Gini coefficients, arguing that allowing for unequal win-loss relationships creates a richer, more complex narrative landscape for game design.

Keywords: Rock-Paper-Scissors, games, subculture, whimsy

Man Who Practiced Iron Sand Palm Kung-Fu Technique for 20 Years Has 3-Inch-Thick Palms

Oddity Central | Score: 0.92 | neutral | Published: 11:08 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

Zhang Longxiang, a 53-year-old martial arts practitioner, has achieved a palm thickness of 8 centimeters through more than 20 years of daily Iron Sand Palm training. The practice, which involves striking sandbags filled with steel balls and applying a traditional medicinal wine, is a Shaolin conditioning method designed to increase bone density and striking power. Zhang, a former national martial arts competition winner, demonstrates his technique by breaking bricks and driving nails into wood.

Keywords: Iron Sand Palm, Zhang Longxiang, martial arts, oddities, physical transformation

Footage of rare giant otter pups at Chester zoo – video

Guardian | Score: 0.90 | positive | Subscription | Published: 13:17 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

Chester Zoo has released footage of three 15-week-old giant otter pups—Uca, Yali, and Yara—receiving their first swimming lesson from their parents, Bonita and Manu. The pups were born as part of an international conservation breeding programme designed to protect the endangered species, which currently faces an uncertain future with only a few thousand individuals estimated to remain in the wild.

Keywords: giant otters, Chester Zoo, animal pups, swimming lesson, wildlife

Antis after seeing Punky Duck guy back out: "Maybe bullying DOES have a place in this world 💪"

Reddit AI Wars | Score: 0.90 | negative | Published: 11:33 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

A Reddit post in the r/aiwars community questions why some individuals condone bullying, specifically referencing reactions to a user known as 'Punky Duck guy' backing out of a situation. The author states that they view AI in art as a tool and expresses concern regarding the inconsistency in public reactions to behavior depending on the circumstances.

Keywords: AI art, online conflict, bullying, social media discourse

Woman With No Right Hand Is Pulled Over for Using Phone in Her Right Hand

NYT front page | Score: 0.90 | neutral | Subscription | Published: 12:52 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

A Florida woman who does not have a right hand was issued a ticket for using a phone in that hand. The case was subsequently dismissed.

Keywords: absurdist news, traffic stop, misunderstanding, whimsical, legal irony

Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy

TechCrunch | Score: 0.88 | positive | Published: 09:00 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

The Kiwibit Bird Feeder Pro 4K AI Camera is a smart bird feeder that features a 130-degree wide-angle camera, solar-powered battery, two-way audio, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity. Controlled via a companion app, the device uses a proprietary algorithm to identify over 10,000 bird species and track visitor activity. While the feeder offers features like cloud storage and species tracking, the author noted occasional inaccuracies in the system's visit-counting capabilities.

Keywords: Kiwibit, bird feeder, birdwatching, nature, app, gamification

Severed sea cucumber appendages don't seem to die

Ars Technical All News | Score: 0.85 | neutral | Published: 11:10 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

Researchers at Memorial University of Newfoundland have discovered that severed appendages from the sea cucumber species Psolus fabricii can survive indefinitely in ordinary seawater without specialized growth mediums. While these detached parts do not regenerate into new organisms, they exhibit a capacity for natural tissue survival that researchers describe as unique compared to other complex tissues.

Keywords: sea cucumber, regeneration, biology, nature, bizarre

Meta Glasses Users Report Bug Where They Can See Mark Zuckerberg’s Memories

The Onion | Score: 0.85 | neutral | Published: 09:00 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

Meta Glasses users are reporting a technical glitch that causes them to experience the personal memories of Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, including scenes of his past experiences and interactions. Meta has stated it intends to resolve this issue, as well as a separate bug causing the glasses to emit sounds of sobbing.

Keywords: Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, smart glasses, satire, The Onion, glitch

IBM ThinkPad T43 enthusiast installs 'almost' every version of Windows on the single-core laptop without using virtual machine — 26 years of Windows running bare metal, from 1996 Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 10 22H2 working on legendary hardware

Tom’s Hardware | Score: 0.85 | positive | Published: 06:20 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

An IBM ThinkPad T43 owner has successfully installed nearly every version of Windows ranging from NT 4.0 to 10 22H2 on their single-core device. The installations run on bare metal without the use of virtual machine technology and include driver support.

Keywords: IBM ThinkPad T43, Windows, retro computing, operating systems, hardware enthusiasts

Trump Might Already Be a Lame Duck

The Atlantic | Score: 0.85 | neutral | Subscription | Published: 05:00 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

According to The Atlantic, President Trump's prioritization of personal initiatives and political retribution over the Republican Party's broader legislative goals may be hindering the party's prospects for maintaining control of Congress in the upcoming midterms. Although Trump has maintained a successful record of endorsing primary candidates, many GOP members express concerns that his focus on issues like the conflict with Iran, personal construction projects, and ideological purges is alienating voters and creating internal friction. Senate and House Republicans have increasingly shown signs of independence or defiance regarding Trump’s agenda, while the President has signaled a disregard for midterm political considerations, leaving party leadership struggling to manage the divergence between his interests and those of the GOP.

Keywords: politics, GOP, presidential politics, primary elections

Kyrka Gumlösa in Vinslöv, Sweden

Atlas Obscura | Score: 0.75 | neutral | Published: 14:00 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

Embedded in the exterior wall of Gumlösa Church in Vinslöv, Sweden, is an unfinished 16th-century stone relief originally commissioned as a tomb slab for the Swedish nobleman Birger Nilsson Grip and his wife, Brita Joakimsdotter Brahe. The couple was ultimately buried elsewhere, and the monument remained lost for centuries after likely being abandoned during transit in the 1560s. Rediscovered in a field in 1850, the relief was later integrated into the church's eastern wall, where it serves as a preserved example of interrupted craftsmanship.

Keywords: Gumlösa Church, Sweden, historical mystery, tomb slab, folklore, unfinished art

Built an Art Quiz Game - What do you think?

Reddit ArtistHate | Score: 0.40 | positive | Published: 10:00 May 29, 2026 (Eastern)

Reddit user Superb-Shirt-1908 has released a mobile game titled Art Guessr, designed to engage users with art history through masterpiece identification, curated collections, and daily quizzes.

Keywords: Art Guessr, mobile game, art history, trivia, app launch