Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (December 09, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for December 09, 2023 :</p>
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Apple cuts off Beeper Mini's access
Summary: Apple has cut off Beeper Mini's access after the startup reverse-engineered iMessage to enable Android users to send blue bubble texts. Beeper Mini users began experiencing outages and error messages, with the company's CEO, Eric Migicovsky, confirming that Apple is responsible. The future of Beeper Mini is uncertain, as Apple views iMessage as a key tool for locking users into its ecosystem and has no reason to support the service.
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FDA approves a CRISPR-based medicine for treatment of sickle cell disease
Summary: The FDA has approved the world's first CRISPR-based medicine, Casgevy, for treating sickle cell disease. Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics, Casgevy has shown to eliminate recurrent pain episodes caused by the disease. The treatment's genetic fix is designed to last a lifetime, potentially offering a cure for the chronic blood disorder.