Stories
GPT-5.4: Strong at Coding, Harder to Trust
GPT-5.4 does some things well: tighter diffs, stronger short-burst coding. But the reaction is mixed across the board: developers praise the gains and then describe a model that overrides instructions, breaks working code, and degrades over longer sessions.
How to Manage Multiple GitHub Accounts on One Computer
Set up multiple GitHub accounts on one machine with dedicated SSH keys, folder-based Git identities, and a repeatable pattern for adding more accounts.
Too Many Postcards: Abu Dhabi's Search for the Thread Between Its World-Class Attractions
Abu Dhabi's tourism push is real--record passengers, Disney on the way, Yas Island topping 38 million visits in 2024, and Saadiyat growing fast. But 15,000 online comments reveal a coherence gap: world-class assets that don't yet add up to one clear mental picture for first-time visitors.
A Walking City That Couldn't Walk: How D.C. Froze for a Week
After the Jan. 25 storm, D.C.’s streets reopened in pieces. The pedestrian network did not. A look at snowcrete, street-level failures, and fixes cities can measure.