📋 Log for 2026-05-29

😄 Joke of the Day

I don't trust sushi, there's something fishy about it.

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YouTube Summaries

[Here's a little programming challenge for you: can you figure out the output of this code?](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MrlJQXOmTgo)

Channel: freeCodeCamp.org

Summary:

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Published: 2026-05-29T12:18:28+00:00

[Web Scraping with Python & JavaScript – MERN Stack Full Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1JmI5sUc5E)

Channel: freeCodeCamp.org

Summary:

• Here's a summary of the "Web Scraping with Python & JavaScript – MERN Stack Full Course":

Key Takeaways

• The course provides a comprehensive 5.5-hour guide to building advanced web scrapers capable of overcoming modern anti-bot systems.
• It covers the entire development pipeline, from basic Python scripting for data extraction to deploying a full-stack MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) dashboard for data visualization.
• Upon completion, learners will possess a professional, deployable application suitable for portfolios or client projects, demonstrating practical skills in both backend scraping and frontend presentation.

Main Arguments/Concepts

• Advanced Web Scraping: The course emphasizes techniques to build robust scrapers that can defeat sophisticated anti-bot measures, moving beyond basic scraping methods.
• Full-Stack Integration: It bridges the gap between data acquisition (Python) and data presentation (MERN stack), illustrating how to create a complete, functional web application.
• Real-World Data Application: Learners apply their skills to scrape and visualize data from prominent platforms like Amazon, Booking.com, Indeed, and the TIOBE Index, providing practical experience.
• Professional Development: The curriculum aims to equip students with skills and a project that are "completely professional enough to put on your portfolio or use as a production template for client work."

Notable Statements/Highlights

• "Learn to build robust web scrapers that can defeat modern anti-bot systems."
• "Transition from basic Python scripting to deploying a full MERN dashboard that scrapes and visualizes real-world data."
• "By the end of this course, you will have a deployed, full-stack application featuring a React dashboard that visualizes live scraped data."

Important Nuances

• Technology Stack: The course utilizes a robust tech stack including Python and JavaScript. For scraping and bypass, it leverages Playwright, Cheerio, Evomi Scraping Browser, Evomi Scraper API, and Residential Proxies. The full-stack development employs Node.js, Express, MongoDB, React, Vite, and Bootstrap.
• Bot Detection Focus: A significant portion of the course is dedicated to Part 2, specifically addressing how to pass bot detection tests using JavaScript and Evomi's Scraping Browser.
• Structured Learning Path: The course is logically divided into three parts: Python web scraping scripts, passing bot detection tests with JavaScript, and building the full-stack MERN application.
• Practical Examples: Specific modules detail scraping Amazon.com, Booking.com, Indeed.com, and the TIOBE Index, demonstrating practical application of the tools and techniques.
• Code Availability: Links to GitHub repositories are provided for both the Python web scraping scripts and the full-stack MERN application code, enabling hands-on learning.
• Sponsorship/Support: Evomi provided a grant and their tools are integral to the course's methodology.

Published: 2026-05-29T10:00:31+00:00

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📢 OpenClaw Releases

🌟 openclaw 2026.5.28-beta.2 🚧 Pre-release

2026.5.28

Highlights

• Agent and Codex runtime recovery is steadier: subagents keep cwd/workspace separation, hook context stays prompt-local, session locks release on timeout abort, stale restart continuations are avoided, and Codex app-server/helper failures no longer tear down shared runtime state. (#87218, #86875, #87409, #87399, #87375)
• Channel delivery and session identity got safer across outbound plugin hooks, Matrix room ids, iMessage reactions/approvals, Slack final replies, Discord recovered tool warnings, WhatsApp profile auth roots, Telegram polling, and Microsoft Teams service URL trust checks. (#73706, #75670, #87366, #87451, #87334, #82492, #83304, #87160)
• Mobile and chat surfaces got a broader refresh: the iOS Pro UI, Gateway chat transport, onboarding, Talk permissions, WebChat reconnect delivery, and session picker behavior now preserve more state across reconnects and empty searches. (#87367, #87531, #87682)
• Browser, channel, and automation inputs are...

Published: today https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.5.28-beta.2

🌟 openclaw 2026.5.28-beta.1 🚧 Pre-release

2026.5.28

Highlights

• Agent and Codex runtime recovery is steadier: subagents keep cwd/workspace separation, hook context stays prompt-local, session locks release on timeout abort, stale restart continuations are avoided, and Codex app-server/helper failures no longer tear down shared runtime state. (#87218, #86875, #87409, #87399, #87375)
• Channel delivery and session identity got safer across outbound plugin hooks, Matrix room ids, iMessage reactions/approvals, Slack final replies, Discord recovered tool warnings, and Microsoft Teams service URL trust checks. (#73706, #75670, #87366, #87451, #87334)
• Mobile and chat surfaces got a broader refresh: the iOS Pro UI, Gateway chat transport, onboarding, Talk permissions, WebChat reconnect delivery, and session picker behavior now preserve more state across reconnects and empty searches. (#87367, #87531, #87682)
• CLI, auth, doctor, and provider paths fail faster and recover more clearly: malformed numeric/version options are ...

Published: today https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.5.28-beta.1

StepFun: Step 3.7 Flash (stepfun/step-3.7-flash)

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Published: Thu, 28 May 2026 16:17:49 GMT

Robot Technology

🤖 Light-activated gel could impact wearables, soft robotics, and more

New MIT work advances the growing field of ionotronics, in which data are transferred through ions, potentially providing a bridge between electronics and biological tissue.

Source: robohub.org • Published: Thu, 28 May 2026 06:25:25 +0000

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🤖 Robot Talk Episode 158 – Autonomous robot deliveries, with Ahti Heinla

Claire chatted to Ahti Heinla from Starship Technologies about their AI-powered delivery robots that operate independently on streets and pavements. Ahti Heinla is the co-founder and CEO of Starship Technologies, the world’s leading autonomous delivery company building AI-powered robots that operate fully independently in real-world environments. One of the original engineers behind Skype’s billion-dollar success, […]

Source: robohub.org • Published: Fri, 29 May 2026 11:55:34 +0000

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Good News

Chance That King Arthur Manuscript with 126 Sumptuous Illustrations Soon Enters Public Collection

A stunning manuscript containing the full extent of the King Arthur legend, embossed with sumptuous illustrations, is going up for auction at Christie’s. One of three such copies known—all of which remain in private collections—the Lebaudy Manuscript contains 126 illustrations, a unique story of the wizard Merlin disguising himself as a stag, and enjoys an […] The post Chance That King Arthur Manuscript with 126 Sumptuous Illustrations Soon Enters Public Collection appeared first on ...

Published: Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:28 +0000

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Good News in History, May 29

261 years ago today, former Virginia governor and revolutionary Patrick Henry was not only born, but used his 29th Birthday as an occasion to deliver a rousing speech is response to the British Parliament passing the Stamp Act. In response, Henry introduced the Stamp Act Resolves to the House of Burgesses in Virgina. Though his […] The post Good News in History, May 29 appeared first on Good News Network .

Published: Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

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How shark tracking data shaped Papua New Guinea’s ocean sanctuary

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Papua New Guinea announced on May 13 that it will protect roughly 214,000 square kilometers (about 82,600 square miles) of the Bismarck Sea from all fishing and extractive activity, an area approaching the size of the United Kingdom. The Western Manus Marine Protected Area would be the largest no-take […] The post How shark tracking data shaped Papua New Guinea’s ocean sanctuary first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News .

Published: Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:35 +0000

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The protein-stacking strategy that works on any meal or snack

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve been trying to eat more protein lately, you’re not alone. Research on its role in preserving muscle and brain health as people age has gotten a lot of attention, and most people who set a daily target quickly realize that one chicken breast at dinner isn’t going […] The post The protein-stacking strategy that works on any meal or snack first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News .

Published: Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:14 +0000

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What went right this week: the good news that matters

New life-changing inventions, a global triumph for renewables, and England’s first Dutch-style ‘cycle street’, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .

Published: Fri, 29 May 2026 05:36:03 +0000

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