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‘Tokenmaxxing’ is making developers less productive than they think

‘Tokenmaxxing’ is making developers less productive than they think

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Technology

There’s an old saw in management: What you measure matters. And, typically, you get more of whatever you’re measuring. Software engineers have debated productivity metrics for decades, starting with lines of code. But as the new generation of AI coding agents delivers...

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | World

Shipping companies said several things had to be clarified, including the presence of mines, Iranian conditions, practical implementations.By ReutersPublished On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Shipping companies have cautiously welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of...
What the Health? From KFF Health News: A New CDC Nominee, Again

What the Health? From KFF Health News: A New CDC Nominee, Again

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Health

The Host President Donald Trump this week nominated a former deputy surgeon general who has expressed support for vaccines to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Considered a more traditional fit for the job, Erica Schwartz would be the agency’s...

U.S. oil prices plunge to around $80 a barrel after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open. How soon could they return to prewar levels?

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Stock Market

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday sent a fresh wave of relief through oil markets, knocking U.S. crude prices down to their lowest levels since the early days of the U.S.-Iran conflict last month. Article Attribution | Read More at Article...

What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | World

Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has posted a series of rapid-fire messages on the US-Israeli war with Iran, claiming that his government secured major concessions before a possible next round of ceasefire talks.Posted on Truth Social on Friday,...

Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime – abcnews.com

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Climate Change

Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime  abcnews.com Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime – abcnews.com

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Climate Change

Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime  abcnews.com Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Fifteen South American people deported from the US arrive in DR Congo

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | World

The deportees from South America are the first to be sent to the DRC in a deal agreed between Washington and KinshasaPublished On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Fifteen people who were deported from the United States have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The...

Inside Kharg Island, Iran’s oil lifeline under threat

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | World

With the US blockading Iran’s ports, Kharg Island is in focus. How are civilians caught in the middle?Mexico says it killed El Mencho, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Within hours, highways burned and violence spread across multiple states. His...

Fed’s Waller turns cautious on rate cuts and worries about a ‘lasting increase in inflation’

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Stock Market

Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller said the surge in oil prices tied to the Iran war and lingering effects from U.S. tariffs could “lead to a more lasting increase in inflation,” potentially forcing the central bank to eschew further interest-rate cuts. Article...
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