This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on December 21, 2025.

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(00:30): Flock and Cyble Inc. weaponize “cybercrime” takedowns to silence critics
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46341305&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(01:52): Logging sucks
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46346796&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(03:14): The Going Dark initiative or ProtectEU is a Chat Control 3.0 attempt
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46347080&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(04:37): I can't upgrade to Windows 11, now leave me alone
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46347108&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(05:59): Show HN: Books mentioned on Hacker News in 2025
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46345897&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(07:22): Ruby website redesigned
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46342859&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(08:44): Show HN: WalletWallet – create Apple passes from anything
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46345745&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(10:07): A guide to local coding models
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46348329&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(11:29): You’re not burnt out, you’re existentially starving
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46346958&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

(12:52): Waymo halts service during S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams
Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46342412&utm_source=wondercraft_ai

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