• JS Remove Char from String – How to Trim a Character from a String in JavaScript

    Manipulating strings is a fundamental skill in programming. A common task you might encounter when coding in JavaScript is trimming characters from a string. Trimming involves removing specific characters from the beginning and/or end of a string. Th

  • Look, the invisible ones – Fourals

    I recently walked into a room full of people. Immediately I felt the atmosphere electrified, as we say, with something wonderful: smiles, hugs, books and manuscripts passing from hand to hand, wells and conversations – conversations that I guessed, from the concentration on the looks, fascinating. I wanted to swim in this pool of vitality […]

  • Commentary: The invisible challenges of digital accessibility

    In our increasingly digital world, accessibility should be a fundamental pillar of design and development. Yet, all too often it's an afterthought, if it's considered at all. The reality is that digital accessibility isn't just nice to have, it's a necessity for creating an inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate. May 16 was Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and it's time for us all to do better.

  • Here Are All the String Covers in ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3

    “Bridgerton” Season 3 promises plenty of balls and other social events, and music supervisor Justin Kamps pulled string song covers of several big-name artists for the orchestral pop music signature to the Netflix show. The needle drops heighten the luxurious social moments as well as more intimate and emotional ones. Season 1 included orchestral versions […]

  • Three Strings: Past, Present, and Future

    Finding beauty, human connection, and one’s heritage in the resonant sounds of the dulcimer.

  • The Invisible Lives of Israel’s Thai Workforce

    Timothy McLaughlin Manee Jirchat was one of the 31 Thai laborers kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. This is his story.

  • Amsterdam concert hall cancels Jerusalem string quartet

    Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw concert hall has cancelled two concerts by the Jerusalem Quartet because it had been notified about demonstrations and because of “recent events” at protests in Amsterdam. The Israeli string quartet was due to perform on Thursday and Saturday, but ticket holders have now been told the concerts will not go ahead. “This decision was not taken lightly,” a spokesman told Trouw. “But we want to guarantee the safety of our staff, our visitors – who are often elderly –

  • Fusion 2.0 4-in-1 keyboard with invisible touchpad

    If you are searching for a keyboard that not only simplifies your workspace but also enhances your productivity. The Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is here to transform the way you work, play, and navigate your devices. This multi-functional keyboard integrates an invisible touchpad, case, and kickstand, making it the ultimate tool for anyone on the go. […]

  • Concertgebouw cancels performance by Israeli string quartet for safety reasons

    The Concertgebouw has canceled two concerts that were supposed to be performed by the Israeli quartet Jerusalem Quartet. A company spokesperson says they did this to ensure the safety of employees, visitors and musicians. The string quartet will give an approximately two-hour performance on Thursday and Saturday in the small hall of the Concertgebouw. The […]

  • Scientists develop new method for quantifying 'invisible' plastics in rivers

    Current methods to count plastic pollution in rivers are insufficient and do not account for the fragments that sink below the surface, a team of scientists has warned.

  • Memphis Men Plead Guilty in String of Arsons on Tax Service Businesses

    Two Memphis men have pleaded guilty to committing arson at three tax service businesses, according to the United State's Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee. "Dantoni Colbert, 35, and Edward Matthews, Jr., 33, pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit arson, and arson of three separate tax service businesses," says a release from United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz's office. "According to the information presented in court, on February 6 and 7, 2023, Colbert and...

  • Four family members accused of a string of retail thefts across Southern California

    Sheriff's investigators arrested a Riverside County family in connection with a string of retail robberies and for allegedly stealing goods worth more than $7,000. The investigation started April 24, when Riverside County deputies were called to an undisclosed business in the 32100 block of Temecula Parkway in Temecula, authorities said in a news release. There, a group of suspects had allegedly conspired to steal more than $1,000 in merchandise. Investigators learned that the group was linked...