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Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show Author: Al Jazeera Investigative Unit\ Published on: 26/05/2026 | 00:00:00 AI Summary:\ Since October 7, 2023, Israeli military control maps in its surrounding areas are no longer merely lines announced in official statements or drawn on military maps. After every ceasefire agreement, a map has emerged, and after every map, questions on the ground arise: Where do the forces actually stand? Do the field markers, demolition operations, and military positions match what is declared on paper? Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4Lebanon and Syria reshape ties amid Israeli attacks. Known as the “Yellow Line”, it was presented as the boundary separating Israeli military control zones within Gaza, according to Israeli maps. However, when Al Jazeera’s team tried to trace the reality on the ground, a gap emerged between what was declared on the maps and what the imagery and field data revealed. The investigation relied on satellite imagery and geolocation of the yellow concrete blocks placed by the Israeli military up to early February 2026. The area of the zones under Israeli military control in southern Lebanon reached about 570sq km (220sq miles) This area represents more than half the total land seized after October 7, 2023, in Gaza, Syria and southern Lebanon. To test this, we conducted a review of satellite imagery covering the period between April 24 and May 19, 2026. The analysis showed that demolition operations were not limited to areas located within the “Yellow Line” announced by the Israeli military last April. The investigation estimates the area of land under Israeli military control in southern Syria at approximately 235sq km (90.7sq miles) this figure does not represent officially declared borders by the Israeli side, but rather an estimate of the scope of actual control as reflected by the permanent military infrastructure deployed on the ground. However, the permanent positions alone do not reveal the complete picture. Syria presents a different picture from Gaza and southern Lebanon. In southern Syria, the map takes shape from the bottom up. Israeli military presence in southern Syria has gradually transitioned from a pattern of fixed military outposts to deep incursions into Syrian territory. Original: 1445 words\ Summary: 345 words\ Percent reduction: 76.12% [I'm a bot and I'm open source](https://github.com/muntedcrocodile/ai_news_bot)

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> You can see the result everywhere. SwiftUI is productive, modern, and often delightful, right up until you try to make a really good ~~Mac~~ app. Then suddenly you're fighting the framework for things ~~the Mac~~ solved 20 years ago. I gave up on swiftUI. I wanted to like it, but it’s just not great. It has always required kludgy workarounds and wrapping things. And it’s always been absolute trash on the Mac. In addition to this article, when you create a native menu bar widget using SwiftUI vs AppKit it results in wildly different fonts and list styles! Clearly nobody tested the macOS experience. But that extends to every facet of macOS SwiftUI. Lists, checkboxes, navigation views, control groups, labels, context menus. They’re all somehow janky and non native feeling. And they don’t style the way your iOS components do, so you shouldn’t even try sharing code. iOS also has issues, especially iPadOS. Scenes really feel half thought out, keyboard shortcuts are entirely unused by basically any apps. I haven’t tried the latest SDKs, but multi-window apps and apps which are not purely document based or non-document based are janky. Undo stacks are janky. SwiftUI is the best way to make a widget or isolated component (it’s fast, relatively composable, super quick iteration time), but it’s the worst way to build an _app_.

Thats because a too long username will make the update query fail, but we are updating errors from that specific query. Otherwise there would be errors all the time from empty update queries. Not a big problem imo, making profile import from 0.19 work perfectly would be too much effort. [Here](https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy/pull/5958/changes#diff-150d1061909c093daee91d7395b9458093e81f4692af76195e5fdca9bad10513) is the change to reduce max displayname length. As you can see existing names are truncated. I went through all your replies in this thread (at least the ones in my notifications) and open issues or made fixes for them. Thanks for your effort! I hope you will do more testing once we publish the next beta version.

hm. Well I tend to work with smaller companies that have less people overall. So we need a lot of automation to enable the devs to be more productive. We have fully automated cicd pipeline where everything in the pipeline can be run locally. Most of the scripts support the pipeline allowing quick and easy reproduction of anything that might not work in gitlab. We have scripts to authenticate, validate, build, deploy, unit test, integration test, performance test, lint, e2e test, vuln scan, terraform, teardown, updating tickets, generating release notes... It's a very transparent system to the developers. And it works pretty well, which is why they don't need to have all the scripts memorized. They just don't need to run them much. But when the pipeline fails in a way they don't understand, access to all this allows them to self-serve finding out why. I know that plenty of places just make the devs do a lot of this manually. And since they are doing it often, it's easy to remember and a required part of the job. But humans make mistakes, or cut corners and such which leads to bugs getting out into production. With working automation the devs don't have to do these things manually very often which means they don't need to memorize all of them, and less opportunity for bugs to slip through that could have been caught. The fact that they don't have our scripts memorized is actually a sign of success for the automation. I have always been of the opinion that the more we can automate the mundane tasks away, the better. The people I have worked with prefer spending their time designing and coding, not memorizing mundane processes. Even with all our automation, our devs are always hoping for more.

Housing Matters – May 2026 Landlord Assurance Board visits Oakley Green -------------------------------------------- Board members saw how work in Oakley Green is helping to improve shared spaces for residents. Tenant members of our Landlord Assurance Board recently visited Oakley Green in Leighton Buzzard to see first-hand some of the work our Neighbourhood Operations team has been carrying out in the area. During the visit, board members looked at the new bin stores and improved signage we have introduced to help residents recycle more easily and reduce fly-tipping. They also heard about new approaches to cleaning communal areas and saw improvements that have been made to outdoor spaces. The visit also gave members the chance to hear more about the work we are doing to tackle dog fouling and encourage everyone to help keep shared areas clean and pleasant for all residents. Our Landlord Assurance Board is made up of tenants, councillors and senior housing staff who work together to help improve our housing services. Board members review performance, ask questions and help make sure residents’ views are heard when decisions are made. Visits like this help board members see our services in action and better understand the work taking place in neighbourhoods across Central Bedfordshire. Watch the video above to find out more about the visit to Oakley Green. ### What did the members of the Landlord Assurance Board think of the visit? > I've found it really ueful to be out and about learning more about the improvements the Council have made, and having that behind the scenes knowledge. It's been great to see the passion that the team has and how they're pushing for changes that will make a difference long term. > People don't believe that the Council improves the areas where they live, and from today I can see that they do... now I can tell people about these changes that have been made and the work that's been done, even though it might be a slow process. Meeting the team will help build a rapport and help us make change. [Find out more about the Landlord Assurance Board](https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/362/tenants_%E2%80%93_how_to_get_involved/1994/housing_tenant_involvement_%E2%80%93_more_time_to_get_involved). Enjoy summer safely in shared spaces ------------------------------------ ### Please help keep communal areas safe this summer As summer approaches, we know many children and families will be spending more time outdoors making the most of the warmer weather. However, it's really important that anything that is used during the day is cleared and safely put away at night. Items left in communal indoor or outdoor areas may be removed. This includes paddling pools, swings, playhouses and trampolines, although this is not a full list. Leaving play equipment or paddling pools in shared areas can create a safety risk for other residents, especially young children. Putting items away after use helps keep communal spaces safe for everyone. Summer is also a great time for outdoor meals and barbecues. We are happy for residents to enjoy BBQs responsibly, but all items used for cooking or dining outside, including BBQs, tables and chairs, must be cleared away afterwards. If you are using a disposable BBQ, please place it on bricks or paving slabs and never directly on grass, decking or outdoor furniture. Keep it well away from fences, sheds and anything that could catch fire. Disposable BBQs can stay hot for a long time and may damage grass or surfaces underneath them. Please never leave a BBQ unattended, and make sure it is fully extinguished once cooking has finished and fully cooled before disposing of it safely. Thank you for helping us keep our communities safe, tidy and enjoyable for everyone this summer. Join us at our upcoming Community CleanUP Days ---------------------------------------------- ### Help us keep our neighbourhoods clean, safe and welcoming for everyone Following the success of our recent CleanUP Days in Spoondell and the Downside estate, our Neighbourhood Operations Team will soon be holding two more community clean-up events in Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard. These events are part of our ongoing work to improve shared spaces around our homes and support you to feel proud of where you live. They also give you the chance to speak with our teams, raise concerns and work together to make a positive difference in their neighbourhoods. During the events, teams will be carrying out clean-up work across the estates, tackling issues such as fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling, while also sharing advice and support around waste disposal and looking after communal areas. Upcoming CleanUP Days: * Wednesday 27 May 2026 from 10am to 1pm, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5RT * Friday 29 May 2026 from 10am to 1pm, Meadow Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 If you live nearby, please come along and get involved! Whether it’s taking part in litter picking, speaking with staff or simply finding out more about the work happening in the area, every little bit helps. By working together, we can help create cleaner, greener and more welcoming neighbourhoods for everyone. Your voice can make a difference -------------------------------- ### There are lots of ways to get involved and help shape our housing services and neighbourhoods Earlier in this issue, we shared how members of our Landlord Assurance Board visited Oakley Green to see first-hand some of the work taking place in the neighbourhood. It’s just one example of how residents can help influence and improve our housing services. Getting involved is a chance to have your say about the things that matter to you; from repairs and cleaning to neighbourhood improvements and the services we provide every day. The feedback, ideas and experiences shared by tenants and leaseholders help us understand what’s working well and where we can do better. You do not need special experience or lots of spare time to get involved. Whether you can spare five minutes for a survey or would like to take part in regular meetings and groups, there are different ways to take part depending on what suits you. You could: * complete surveys and share your views * join one-off workshops or focus groups * help review services and policies * take part in resident panels and meetings * join our Landlord Assurance Board By getting involved, you can help shape decisions, improve services for residents and make sure tenants’ voices are heard. We’ll provide support and guidance, and we want involvement to be open to everyone. [Find out more about how to become a more involved tenant](https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/362/tenants_%E2%80%93_how_to_get_involved). Update on our Housing One portal -------------------------------- ### Our new online housing portal is coming soon and will make it easier to manage your tenancy online We have been sharing plans for Housing One, our new online customer portal designed to make it quicker and easier for you to manage your tenancy and access housing services online. Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing some delays to the launch while we continue testing final improvements to the system, to make sure everything works smoothly and reliably from day one. The supplier has been working to repair connectivity issues they have encountered. These are impacting the speed of pages refreshing. Following the supplier's repair, further end user testing will be required. The delayed launch is planned for 31 August 2026. Although we know many residents are keen to start using Housing One, it is important that we take the time to make sure the system works well and provides the best possible experience for tenants from day one. Once launched, Housing One will give you secure online access to a range of housing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This means you will be able to manage important tasks at a time that suits you, without needing to wait for office hours. Using Housing One, you will be able to: * pay your rent online and keep track of payments * report and track repairs * report tenancy issues, including anti-social behaviour * access your tenancy information in one place Housing One is a major improvement to our current system, which has been in place for around 10 years and does not offer the same self-service options for tenants. The new portal has been designed with the future in mind, so we can continue improving and adding services over time. We will continue to keep residents updated ahead of the launch, including details about how to register and start using the portal. Other opportunities to talk to us! ---------------------------------- ### Upcoming events for our tenants – get involved! We really value opportunities to keep in touch with our tenants, and our drop-in sessions are a simple way to do just that. They’re informal, welcoming sessions where you can speak directly with members of the housing team about anything on your mind. If you’ve got a query about your home, would like some guidance, or simply want to check in with us, please feel free to come along. There’s no need to book – just drop by at a time that suits you and we’ll be happy to help. We hope to see you at one of the upcoming sessions and look forward to catching up with you. [View a full list of dates and events](https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/374/tenant_engagement_hubs_and_events). #### Thursday 28 May from 3pm to 5pm Housing Information Hub, Ground Floor Library Building, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RX #### Friday 29 May from 11am to midday Coffee meeting, Gale Court, Hexton Road, Barton Le Clay, MK45 4LH #### Tuesday 2 June from 11am to midday Chatty Cafe at Tactic, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EZ #### Tuesday 2 June from 11am to midday Coffee meeting at All Saints View, Sapphire Place, Houghton Regis, LU6 5LG #### Wednesday 10 June from 2pm to 3pm Coffee meeting at Furness Avenue, Communal Room, Dunstable, LU6 3BN #### Tuesday 16 June from 3pm to 5pm Housing Information Hub, Houghton Regis Library, Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, LU5 5ES #### Thursday 24 June from midday to 2pm Housing Information Hub, Ground Floor Library Building, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RX Share your views with us! ------------------------- ### Help us continue to improve our housing service We want to make sure you can contact us in the way that works best for you, and your views are essential to this process. Take our short survey and tell us how you prefer to communicate. Whether you're happy with how things are now, or you think we could do better, we want to hear from you. [Take part in the survey](https://centralbedfordshire.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/ContactingHousing). We’re always looking for ways to improve, but we can’t fix what we don’t know about. Your feedback helps us make things better for everyone. #### Comments, compliments, complaints and service requests Having your voice heard and providing your feedback is valuable to us. There are lots of ways that you can have your say about our housing service. #### Comments Often people want to suggest improvements to services. If you make a suggestion, we will record this as a comment. #### Compliments If you tell us about a service that has been good or a member of staff who has been helpful, we will record this as a compliment and share your praise with those involved. #### Service requests A service request is a request by you for us to take action to put something right. Service requests are not complaints, but we record them, monitor, and review them for learning and improvements. If we consider the issue raised to be a service request, we will ask the relevant team to reply to you directly. #### Complaints You can complain if you are affected by the way we provide services. Common examples of complaints are delay; poor record keeping; failure to act; failure to follow procedure or the law; poor communication; behaviour of our staff (also called officers); or giving out misleading information. You can provide any of the above feedback by contacting [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or you can [contact us online](http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/xfp/form/418).

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Co/Pad my personal Claude Code macro pad [Original Reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1to5wqj/copad_my_personal_claude_code_macro_pad/) I spend more time in the terminal than in Figma these days. So I built my own controller for vibe coding. A dedicated macro pad for Claude Code that I call it Co/Pad, with a built-in library of all commands and functionalities, an app switcher, a mic toggle for voice dictation, and a scroll dial that doubles as a fidget. Added sounds to all keys and a different set of sounds for the fidget that I'm still testing. This will not become an app, this is 100% personal use. Hope this inspires you. submitted by /u/ValuableLiving2345 Originally posted by u/ValuableLiving2345 on r/ClaudeCode

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I remember a number of various medical tests done in primary, like weight and height but also a dental check or a check for colour blindness. I also remember that discussion around backpacks being too heavy but I think that was after I had those tests? Anyway, I assume they were done primarily to screen for developmental issues or parental neglect which would explain why for most people nothing ever came off it.