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Your Excel regression is probably a mess—here's how Python fixes it

Uncover the hidden pitfalls of Excel regression and learn why Python is the key to unlocking clean, efficient data analysis.
InfoWorld

Write cleaner and faster Python code

Check out Python’s powerful new linters and profiling tools, and learn how virtual environments can save you time and trouble ...
NPR

The Format return with 'Boycott Heaven,' their first album in 20 years

Boycott Heaven, The Format's first studio album in nearly 20 years, arrives today. For a while, the indie rock outfit's Sam Means and Nate Ruess thought they might be cursed as a band. "Anytime we get ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...
The Hill

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...
CNN

What’s inside the Epstein files released by the Justice Department

The Justice Department released a batch of photos — in addition to Friday’s earlier disclosures — showing some of the evidence gathered in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The new files were posted ...
GitHub

Export a Firebird database to CSV, JSON or other pandas format

Import a Firebird 1 database to pandas dataframes, show a summary of the database table names, field names, field data types, and index columns, optionally extract and save table data to a directory, ...
InfoWorld

Understand Python’s new lock file format

The newly approved Python Enhancement Proposal 751 gives Python a standard lock file format for specifying the dependencies of projects. Here’s the what, why, and when. Python Enhancement Proposal ...
Geeky Gadgets

10 Excel Conditional Formatting Tricks for Easier Data Analysis

Have you ever stared at a massive spreadsheet, feeling overwhelmed by rows and columns of data that all seem to blur together? You’re not alone. Whether you’re tracking project deadlines, analyzing ...
Lifehacker

Use This App Instead of Excel to Directly Edit CSV Files

Justin Pot is a freelance journalist who helps people get more out of technology. CSV, or Comma Separated Values, are files used for all kinds of things, from managing large datasets to exporting data ...
GitHub

kiruthikaaruljothiesrap/Automated-Report-Generation

Objective: Develop a Python script that reads data from a file (e.g., CSV), analyzes it, and generates a well-formatted PDF report. What is Automated Report Generation? Automated report generation is ...