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June 27th, 2024 | 200 people charged in $2.7B health care fraud crackdown
Jun 28, 2024
Topics include 200 people charged in a $2.7B healthcare fraud, Google Sheets moving to WasmGC, modern 8 bit design with 1950s valves, lessons from 1996, Eplot for charts in Emacs, Supreme Court blocking Purdue Pharma settlement, Gemma 2 improving language models, Python's Apple App Store rejections, and CriticGPT for text evaluation.
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- Larry Finger's contributions to Linux Wi-Fi technology showcase the impact of expertise and mentorship in the software development community.
- The $2.7 billion healthcare fraud crackdown emphasizes the importance of accountability and justice in the healthcare industry, raising awareness about fraudulent practices and legal consequences.
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Tribute to Larry Finger's Contributions to Linux Wi-Fi
Larry Finger's remarkable work on Broadcom's BCM43XX and Realtek drivers made Linux Wi-Fi functional despite having no formal computer science training. His 1,464 commits and legacy of mentoring others improved Linux's accessibility and functionality. People expressed gratitude for Finger's impact on their lives, sparking discussions on software development challenges and the balance between innovation and compatibility.
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