Change Log

📰 Change Log — VOL 001 (Existing Edition)

This update focuses on making Happening Now more reliable, safer, and more up to date. Over the weekend, we improved how accounts work, fixed bugs, and made sure live data stays fresh.

✅ What’s New & Improved

🗑️ Account Deletion (You’re in Control)

• You can now delete your own account safely from your settings.
• Only your account is affected — no one else’s data can be touched.
• When an account is deleted, all related access is fully closed to keep things secure.

🔐 Automatic Sign-Out for Inactive Users

• If you’re inactive for more than 1 hour, you’ll be signed out automatically.
• This helps protect your account on shared or unattended devices.
• You can always sign back in instantly.

🌦️ Weather Widgets Are Now Truly Live

• Fixed an issue where weather info could appear outdated.
• Weather in the masthead now:
  • Updates when you open the site
  • Refreshes while you’re browsing
  • Updates again when you return to the tab
• No more “last night’s weather” showing up today.

🧠 Algorithm Updates

• Improved how stories and data are selected and refreshed.
• Reduced cases of repeated or stale content.
• Better prioritization of timely and relevant information.

🐛 Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements

• Fixed several issues that could cause:
  • Old data to stick around longer than intended
  • Sessions to behave inconsistently
• General performance and reliability improvements across the site.

🧹 Behind-the-Scenes Cleanups

• Improved how the app clears old data and sessions.
• Reduced chances of seeing outdated or incorrect information after changes.
• Better groundwork for future updates.

🔮 What’s Coming Next — VOL 002 (Preview)

VOL 002 will focus on polish, clarity, and smarter experiences.

✨ Planned Improvements

• Clearer messages for account actions (like sign-out or deletion).
• Smarter content recommendations.
• Even better handling of live data and updates.
• More visibility into what’s happening behind the scenes (without technical noise).

VOL 001 makes the platform more stable and trustworthy. VOL 002 will make it feel smarter, faster, and smoother.