Google's "Preferred Sources" feature is a free pass for more garbage in search

Google just rolled out a 'Preferred Sources' feature for search results. This change could lead to lower quality content being prioritized, affecting how users find reliable information.
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datasette 1.0a35
Simon Willison just released Datasette 1.0a35. This update includes new features that enhance data exploration and visualization for users.
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OPFS + Pyodide test harness
Simon Willison just introduced a test harness for OPFS using Pyodide. This setup allows developers to run tests in a browser environment, enhancing the development process for web applications.