Since 2013, there have been metaphorically for programmers to build annual rankings of the world’s most popular programming languages. The rankings have traditionally relied on public signals such as ...

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In 2005, Travis Oliphant was an information scientist working on medical and biological imaging at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, when he began work on NumPy, a library that has become a ...

Cracker Barrel is reverting back to its "Old Timer" logo after mounting criticism over its recent branding change. The restaurant chain confirmed that its "new logo is going away" in a statement to ...

Thinking about learning Python? It’s a great choice, honestly. Python is super popular for a reason – it’s pretty straightforward and you can do a lot with it. Whether you’re just starting out or want ...

In late August 2025, chain restaurant Cracker Barrel updated its logo to remove the "Uncle Herschel" character that had been present since 1977. Some people decried the rebrand as "woke" while others ...

A Florida woman has emerged as the ultimate grand prize winner of a python-removal challenge, earning $10,000 after removing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day competition. On Aug. 13, the Florida ...

Nearly 300 Burmese pythons were removed during a record-setting Florida Python Challenge this year, state wildlife officials said. The 10-day competition that ran from July 11-20 resulted in a record ...

The tech world is growing rapidly, demanding more skilled programmers. Yet, coding is still an intimidating mountain to climb for many, with its complex jargon and seemingly impenetrable logic.

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SXSW: Snake hunters from around the world descend upon the Everglades to cull the invasive Burmese python population in a contest that plays out like a Florida-fied "Cannonball Run." You can’t have a ...