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Why developers are falling in love with single-file apps again

A bird identification system running silently on a home server. A walkable cyberpunk city crafted entirely from letters and symbols in a single HTML file. A weathered phone booth on a desert playa that lets strangers call anyone in the world for free. At first…

Daily Digest — 31 Aug 2026

The US launched strikes on Iran’s Larak Island for the first time since late July, killing two people and prompting Tehran to vow a “decisive response”. Hours later, Iran struck US bases in Jordan, escalating a conflict that has already sent oil prices surging…

Sovereignty, Sanctions, and the Test of Power

The US administration’s decision to impose further banking sanctions while simultaneously launching strikes on Iran’s Larak Island marks a deliberate escalation of economic and military pressure. Treasury Secretary Bessent described the financial measures as “…

Daily Digest — 30 Aug 2026

A growing tech backlash is reshaping markets and politics, as AI angst and social media fears converge. Sony Music and Warner sued Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft, while OpenAI escalated its feud with Elon Musk by ending …

Owning your everyday internet

The big platforms give you a service for every need, but they sit at the centre of what you do. They own the mail, the search, the news, the weather, the maps. You rent each piece and pay with your data and attention. Mu is the same everyday stack — news, mail…

Daily Digest — 29 Aug 2026

The biggest story today is the blockbuster deal between the US and Venezuela, with President Trump claiming control over 65 billion barrels of oil reserves — what he calls the “biggest oil deal in world history.” The agreement, brokered with Venezuela’s interi…

The Quiet Genius of Islamic Property Law: Understanding Shuf‘a

Islamic law is often discussed in broad spiritual terms, but its practical genius lies in the details of everyday transactions. One such detail is the concept of shuf‘a — the right of pre-emption. When a person owns an undivided share in a property, whether a …

Daily Digest — 28 Aug 2026

Six months into the US-led military campaign in Iran, markets have grown accustomed to a grinding stalemate that has far exceeded initial estimates of four to six weeks, as CNBC reports . This prolonged conflict continues to ripple through global energy prices…

Daily Digest — 27 Aug 2026

A catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 160 people after a Himalayan glacier collapse, with hundreds still missing as rescue teams struggle to reach affected areas. The disaster comes as wildfires rage on two continents: mor…

One question, many services

You ask a question and the agent pulls from several services at once. Say you want to know if it’s a good day to drive to the coast. The agent calls weather for the forecast, news for traffic or road closures, and places for a rest stop or cafe along the route…

Daily Digest — 26 Aug 2026

The day’s dominant story is a convergence of geopolitical flashpoints and corporate realignments, with markets cautiously eyeing US inflation data and Nvidia earnings. Bitcoin held near $⁠79,000 after a strong weekly gain, though most altcoins slipped as trade…

Daily Digest — 25 Aug 2026

The US has launched what it calls the “greatest financial offensive ever” against Iran, branding it “Operation Economic Outcast” — a sweeping sanctions campaign that follows the destruction of Iranian military and nuclear sites. Tehran says it is ready to coun…