Life & fun · February 22, 2022
The Brutalist Report – A rolling snapshot of the day’s headlines
Hi HN. I was inspired by so many other folks also longing for a return to the old web that I put together a service to scratch my own itch: An extremely fast headline aggregator done in 1990s style HTML. Sharing it with you all for those of you that also would enjoy this now esoteric style.
In plain words
The Brutalist Report is a headline aggregator that displays current news in minimal 1990s-style HTML design. It provides a fast, stripped-down alternative to modern news websites for users seeking a simpler browsing experience. The service offers a rolling snapshot of the day's headlines without contemporary web styling, appealing to those who prefer lightweight interfaces and nostalgia for earlier internet aesthetics.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
Does the same job
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