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A change to Java’s G1 garbage collector would lower the memory and processing overhead and speed the execution of Java’s C2 optimizing JIT (just-in-time) compiler, benefiting cloud deployments, under a proposal in the Java community.

The OpenJDK proposal would simplify the implementation of G1’s barriers, which record information about application memory accesses, by shifting their expansion from early in the C2 JIT's compilation pipeline to later, the proposal states.

Underlying this proposal is the increasing popularity of cloud-based Java deployments, which has led to a stronger focus on reducing overall JVM overhead. Goals of the plan include reducing the execution of time of C2 when using the G1 collector, making G1 barriers comprehensible to HotSpot developers who lack a deep understanding of C2, and guaranteeing that C2 preserves invariants about the relative ordering of memory accesses, safepoints, and barriers. Another goal is preserving the quality of C2-generated code in terms of speed and size.

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As the use of ever more powerful AI models continues to grow, ensuring trust and accountability must be at the top of the list of goals, on par with any of AI’s potential benefits. It won’t happen overnight, nor will it result from any single step, such as better code, government regulations, or sincere pledges from AI developers. It will require a substantial cultural shift over time involving people, processes, and technology, and it will require widespread collaboration and cooperation among developers and users.

Despite any misgivings about AI’s shortcomings, business leaders can’t ignore its benefits. Gartner found that 79% of corporate strategists believe that their success over the next two years will depend heavily on their use of data and AI. The proliferating use of AI is inevitable. The rise of generative AI in particular has created a gold-rush mentality born of the fear of being at a competitive disadvantage—resulting in significant noise and potential recklessness as companies launch themselves into the ring of AI offerings. For developers and technology leaders considering adding AI to their ecosystem, there are several pitfalls worth examining before choosing a solution. Luckily, the calls for responsible use are also growing.

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The ECMAScript specification is like a portrait of the JavaScript language that is repainted every year. As is typical of modern JavaScript, the spec and real-world practice move in tandem. The newest version of the spec, ECMAScript 2024, includes seven new JavaScript features and is expected to be finalized in June. This article introduces four of the new features that are already available in browsers and server-side environments, and ready for you to use today:

• Promise.withResolvers is a powerful mechanism for managing asynchronous operations when external control over resolution and rejection is necessary.
• Object.groupBy and Map.groupBy let you organize collections based on key properties.
• Atomics.waitAsync facilitates safe communication and synchronization between worker threads.
• String.isWellFormed and String.toWellFormed add valuable tools for handling user input and network data.

Promise.withResolvers

Let’s start with the new static method on Promise, called withResolvers(). JavaScript promises give us various ways to deal with asynchronous operations. The withResolvers() method is used to create the three parts of a Promise: the Promise itself and the resolve() and reject() functions. 

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A common problem with Python applications is how to share them with other people. Developers frequently use a web interface to solve this issue, presenting the app's functionality by way of a UI. But that solution works best when the application UI is a natural fit for web components. Data exploration apps can work like this, for instance, but they also require front-end components written in JavaScript for ideal interactivity.

Streamlit is a Python library that aims to solve many of these issues at once. Using Streamlit, developers can create Python apps with web-based front ends, built from a rich library of interactive components.

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Columbus and Central Ohio Weather QUICK WEATHER FORECAST:

• Today: AM rain, PM storms, windy, high 76
• Tonight: Rain tapers, breezy, low 55
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 75
• Friday: AM showers, clearing, high 65
• Saturday: Clearing, breezy, high 59
• Sunday: Few clouds, high 58

FORECAST DISCUSSION:

Happy Wednesday!

We start the day with rain and a few rumbles for portions of the region. That will all taper by about mid-morning, then we'll see several dry hours, allowing temperatures to warm into the middle 70s, with a strong gusty wind. The more clearing we get during this timeframe, the greater our threat for strong storms later, so this is a timeframe we'll be watching closely.

Currently the Storm Prediction Center has our entire area under a 2-out-of-5 risk for strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening.

This is a very conditional threat, based on the amount of clearing. With that said, the primary timeframe we will be watching will be between about 3-9 PM, with strong gusty winds and heavy rain being the higher risks, with an isolated large hail and/or tornado threat.

That all clears in time for Thursday, leading to mainly sunny skies, with highs sticking in the middle 70s.

Overnight into Friday, we'll be looking at scattered rain showers. Those showers will clear up early Friday, then we'll be dry into the afternoon, with highs falling back to the middle 60s.

This weekend will be dry, just a lot cooler. Expect highs in the upper 50s, with just a few clouds out.

-McKenna

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It was somehow fitting that all the stars aligned for a Blue Jackets victory to end what was an otherwise forgetful 2023-24 campaign.

On a night that saw the franchise's longtime television announcer enter retirement, and five years to the day when Columbus upset the top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, CBJ headed into an uncertain offseason with a 6-3 win over the playoff-bound Carolina Hurricanes.

There were 17,289 fans that witnessed the season finale for the Blue Jackets. And the number of individual storylines that unfolded Tuesday evening at Nationwide Arena gave the faithful fanbase some hope about the future.

Luca Del Bel Belluz scores in NHL debut

Luca Del Bel Belluz woke up this morning in Cleveland not knowing he'd end up scoring his first NHL goal hours later. The 20-year-old from Woodbridge, Ontario was in the middle of watching film when he got the call that he'd be on the ice for the Blue Jackets on emergency recall with forward Dimitri Voronkov out due to illness.

"There were so many thoughts going through my head. I had a lot of people calling me on the way down," Del Bel Belluz said.

The forward made an immediate impact in his NHL debut, scoring his first career goal on his first shot of the game. He became the eighth player in club history to score in his debut and fifth to do it at home.

"It's definitely going to be one to remember. It was just kind of a whirlwind of a day. Not expecting to get called up. Just going to practice in the morning. Regular day and then just like that it switches and you're on your way to Columbus," Del Bel Belluz said. "Playing my first NHL game is something that you dream of as a kid and something I'll always remember.

It's just too bad his parents didn't get to see it, even though they were at Nationwide Arena to see him play.

"He was called up this afternoon and I believe somebody told me that his parents were in the elevator when he scored that goal," head coach Pascal Vincent said. "Just too bad. But that's a good story in 20 years."

Zach Werenski sets a franchise record in season finale

Zach Werenski was on the Blue Jackets when they pulled off that memorable sweep of the top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning five years ago, which marked the first playoff series win in franchise history.

Five years later, he's in the record books for an individual achievement. Werenski's assist on Del Bel Belluz's opening goal set a new franchise record for most assists in a single season by a defenseman. By the end of the night, Werenski had four points with two goals and two assists and became the sixth player in Blue Jackets history to reach 300 career points.

"I owe it to a lot of guys obviously, but it was really cool to finish that way," Werenski said. "I think it was really huge for us. It was a fun hockey game in a fun atmosphere. It's good to end on a high note."

Jeff Rimer heads into retirement on a high note

For one last time, Jeff Rimer provided the soundtrack to a Blue Jackets telecast, concluding a 20-year run in the broadcast booth for Columbus. And the Blue Jackets made sure he headed into retirement with a victory.

Earlier in the day, Rimer was in the locker room to provide the team's starting lineup.

"He said I expect a win. And nothing less. There's no way you guys are going to let me retire on a loss," Vincent said. "It was a great speech."

There's no question Rimer was part of the motivation for the Blue Jackets' season finale. In the final period of Rimer's broadcast, a montage commemorating his career played on the video board, with appearances from the likes of Michael Buble and Wayne Gretzky who provided messages of gratitude for his decades of service.

"He's such a character. He's such a good man. He's been in the NHL for 47 years," Vincent said. "And there's a reason for it. You don't last that long if you're not a special man."

And so ends the 2023-24 season. One that saw more than 40 losses for the second straight year. Yet the fanbase remains strong. The club's average attendance of 17,016 over 41 games marks the highest average at Nationwide Arena in 20 years.

As the players get ready to clean out their lockers for an offseason that will see a new general manager take over, the fans can enjoy this win until the Blue Jackets get on the ice again.

Watch a previous report of Cayon Drake appearing in court in the video player above.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus man was sentenced to as much as 18 years in prison for a fatal double-shooting tied to a drug deal gone wrong in 2023.

Cayon Drake, 19, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of involuntary manslaughter, one carrying a mandatory three-year firearms specification. He was sentenced to 15 to 18 years in prison with two to five years of post-release control when released.

In exchange for his plea, charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, discharge of a firearm on or near a prohibited premise, and improper handling of a firearm were all dropped.

Man sentenced for fatal 2023 North Linden shooting

According to police, officers responded to the 2000 block of East 10th Avenue on April 18, 2023, and found Antonie Moss Jr., 19, and Jeremy Heglar, 16, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Moss was pronounced dead at the scene while Heglar later died at the hospital.

Heglar and his girlfriend met Moss and Drake to buy drugs, court records show. Moss and Drake then got into the back seat of Heglar’s car, pulled out guns and shot Heglar. Helger then returned fire, killing Moss and shooting Drake in the arm. Drake ran from the car, shooting it several more times before running away.

Drake received six to nine years in prison plus an additional three years for the firearms specification for the first involuntary manslaughter charge, plus an additional six to nine years for the second involuntary manslaughter charge, all to be served consecutively.

• An update on the AT&T data breach
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As of the first quarter of 2024, 83% of developers were involved in devops-related activities such as performance monitoring, security testing, or CI/CD, according to the State of CI/CD Report 2024, published by the Continuous Delivery (CD) Foundation, a part of the Linux Foundation.

Released April 16, the State of CI/CD Report 2024 is downloadable from the CD Foundation, authored by developer researcher SlashData, and sponsored by CloudBees, provider of a DevSecOps platform.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Dozens of people enjoying time out and about on Saturday afternoon came back to find their car windows smashed. The crimes took place in Clintonville and western parts of the city. 

According to Columbus Police, nearly 20 people had their cars vandalized at the Rusty Bucket on North High Street. 

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“Be safe, be aware and keep your eyes open,” said Paige Postlewaite, a Columbus resident. 

That’s the message one Columbus resident is spreading after a smash-and-grab incident happened not too far from where she lives. 

“I always thought Clintonville was more of a safer area. It's not too close to the city, so I don't really expect a lot of break-ins or anything like that. But, I was definitely surprised to hear about The Rusty Bucket. Yeah, I'll definitely be keeping valuables in my home,” said Postlewaite. 

Over the weekend, dozens of cars had their windows smashed out. Cars were also targeted at Hayden Falls and Tuttle Crossing Mall.

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The recent string of break-ins has led the Rusty Bucket to add its own portable surveillance system, just to make sure its customers and employees feel protected. 

At Hayden Falls, you can still see large amounts of glass in a couple parking spots. People we spoke with told NBC4 they were shocked that it happened in the middle of the day. They said it makes them more concerned but they try to not leave anything valuable in their cars. 

“The people that we live with, like, advise us not to leave anything. So, other than a few blankets, like nothing is left in the car,” said Isabelle Smith, a student at Ohio State University. 

Eric Delbert, owner of L.E.P.D Firearms, said one thing these vandals could be looking for is firearms. 

“They're looking for that firearm that is stored in the center console, in the glove box, under the seat, those obvious places. When they don't find it, they're off to the next one,” he said. 

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According to data from Columbus police, in 2023, 770 guns were stolen out of vehicles. In January of this year, 69 guns were stolen from vehicles. If you have to leave your firearms in your vehicle, Delbert recommends a lock box. 

“There's always an occasion to maybe need to secure your firearm when you're out. It doesn't take much just to have one of these safes sitting in the car, sitting in the trunk, and be prepared for those days when you're going to have to lock it up and make sure it's secured,” said Delbert. 

As always, if someone witnesses a car break-in, contact law enforcement.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Have you ever considered that being able to check the mailbox is a privilege most of us take for granted? It's something Kieauna Fuqua's considered after she moved into an apartment complex in north Columbus last September.

"I picked up my key to get into my apartment and then I asked the landlord, 'Hey, what about my mailbox key?' And she told me, 'Oh, you'll go to the local post office to get your mailbox key.' So, that's what I did," Fuqua said. "Showed them all of my information, they stamped it, told me to come back in seven to 10 business days and they'll have my mailbox key for me."

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When that time passed, Fuqua returned to the post office to get her mailbox key.

"But, they said, 'No, you were told the wrong information. We don't have a key for you. You have to get your key from the rental property, where you're renting from,'" she said.

So, Fuqua said she went back to her landlord.

"Explained everything that was going on," Fuqua said. "She said, 'Oh, nope. That's not our issue. That's a USPS issue.'"

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The back-and-forth with the post office and the property management continued, and Fuqua was right in the middle.

"Someone has to be responsible," Fuqua said. "I'm not responsible, I'm just the tenant."

But Fuqua said she became more and more frustrated and confused, especially after she took another look at her lease agreement.

"It even stated that I'm supposed to have one mailbox key and one key to my apartment," Fuqua said.

That's when she called Better Call 4 in February. She'd gone nearly five months without mail.

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After speaking with Fuqua on Feb. 5, we were also confused about who was responsible. I even asked a mail carrier, who just happened to be outside of Fuqua's apartment the day we spoke. She told me it was the rental property's responsibility.

And a USPS representative echoed that, telling me in a statement, "We apologize for the miscommunication, but USPS does not own these boxes. Since they are considered ‘privately owned,’ the building management is responsible for maintaining the box including issuing keys."

I then reached out to property management, who told me Fuqua's "mailbox is a USPS mailbox," but added that they made the decision "to replace all of our mailboxes from USPS to our own to avoid this issue happening to anyone else." And went on to say Fuqua's mailbox was replaced on Feb. 12, and she was finally provided with a key on Feb. 21.

I checked back with both the property management and with USPS, but never got a clear answer as to why there was so much confusion about who was responsible for the key.

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I also confirmed with Fuqua that she got her key. She did, it works, and she's officially able to get her mail.