Fetch News from Popular Science Fails

[drdancm]

I've attached the Conversion Error message:

calibre, version 3.47.1 (win32, embedded-python: True)
Conversion error: Failed: Fetch news from Popular Science

Fetch news from Popular Science
Conversion options changed from defaults:
output_profile: 'kindle'
verbose: 2
Resolved conversion options
calibre version: 3.47.1
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InputFormatPlugin: Recipe Input running
Downloading recipe urn: builtinopscience
Trying to get latest version of recipe: popscience
Skipping article Three top-notch tablets for artists and graphic designers (Fri, 16 Aug, 2019 11:18) from feed Gadgets as it is too old.
Skipping article Sega's Genesis Mini is the latest retro console to scratch the vintage video game itch (Fri, 16 Aug, 2019 09:58) from feed Gadgets as it is too old.
Skipping article Cute pool floats that make every day a party (Thu, 15 Aug, 2019 16:13) from feed Gadgets as it is too old.
Skipping article Five CBD-infused products for Cannabidiol newbies (Thu, 15 Aug, 2019 16:25) from feed Gadgets as it is too old.
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Skipping article Stellar telescopes for your space-loving kids (Thu, 15 Aug, 2019 10:47) from feed Gadgets as it is too old.
Skipping article The best ways to wind down using tech (Thu, 15 Aug, 2019 09:06) from feed Gadgets as it is too old.
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Skipping article This photographer transformed a shipping container into a working camera (Tue, 13 Aug, 2019 16:17) from feed Gadgets as it is too old.
Skipping article How Mercedes-AMG’s Formula One hybrid tech trickles down to road cars (Fri, 16 Aug, 2019 13:10) from feed Cars as it is too old.
Skipping article The best affordable used motorcycles any beginner can buy (Fri, 16 Aug, 2019 09:15) from feed Cars as it is too old.
Skipping article Essential gear for your motorcycle camping trip (Wed, 14 Aug, 2019 16:18) from feed Cars as it is too old.
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Skipping article Watch this fascinating time lapse of crews replacing an overpass in just a weekend (Sat, 10 Aug, 2019 14:55) from feed Cars as it is too old.
Skipping article First ride: Harley-Davidson's new all-electric motorcycle (Thu, 01 Aug, 2019 16:16) from feed Cars as it is too old.
Skipping article Maserati’s new luxury SUV transforms from hot rod to off-roading beast (Wed, 31 Jul, 2019 16:31) from feed Cars as it is too old.
Skipping article Bentley's Bentayga Hybrid hints at its future in electric luxury vehicles (Fri, 26 Jul, 2019 12:29) from feed Cars as it is too old.
Skipping article Take soapbox racing to the next level with a motorcycle engine (Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 08:34) from feed Cars as it is too old.
Skipping article Polaris built a lunar rover replica that can drive 60 miles per hour here on Earth (Fri, 19 Jul, 2019 12:08) from feed Cars as it is too old.
Failed feed: Science
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\web\feeds\news.py", line 1626, in parse_feeds
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 254, in open
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 310, in _mech_open
httperror_seek_wrapper: HTTP Error 404: Not Found

Failed feed: Technology
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\web\feeds\news.py", line 1626, in parse_feeds
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 254, in open
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 310, in _mech_open
httperror_seek_wrapper: HTTP Error 404: Not Found

Failed feed: DIY
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\web\feeds\news.py", line 1626, in parse_feeds
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 254, in open
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 310, in _mech_open
httperror_seek_wrapper: HTTP Error 404: Not Found

Failed feed: Animals
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\web\feeds\news.py", line 1626, in parse_feeds
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 254, in open
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 310, in _mech_open
httperror_seek_wrapper: HTTP Error 404: Not Found

Failed feed: Space
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\web\feeds\news.py", line 1626, in parse_feeds
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 254, in open
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 310, in _mech_open
httperror_seek_wrapper: HTTP Error 404: Not Found

Failed feed: Environment
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\web\feeds\news.py", line 1626, in parse_feeds
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 254, in open
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 310, in _mech_open
httperror_seek_wrapper: HTTP Error 404: Not Found

Failed feed: Eastern Arsenal
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\web\feeds\news.py", line 1626, in parse_feeds
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 254, in open
File "site-packages\mechanize\_mechanize.py", line 310, in _mech_open
httperror_seek_wrapper: HTTP Error 404: Not Found

Python function terminated unexpectedly
No articles found, aborting (Error Code: 1)
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site.py", line 101, in main
File "site.py", line 78, in run_entry_point
File "site-packages\calibre\utils\ipc\worker.py", line 200, in main
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\convert\gui_conversion.py", line 36, in gui_convert_recipe
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\convert\gui_conversion.py", line 28, in gui_convert
File "site-packages\calibre\ebooks\conversion\plumber.py", line 1110, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\customize\conversion.py", line 246, in __call__
File "site-packages\calibre\ebooks\conversion\plugins\recipe_ input.py", line 139, in convert
File "site-packages\calibre\web\feeds\news.py", line 1020, in download
File "site-packages\calibre\web\feeds\news.py", line 1199, in build_index
ValueError: No articles found, aborting

I hope this helps troubleshoot the errors.

Thanks !

[kovidgoyal]

Looks like their RSS feeds are not working from this page https://www.popsci.com/rss-feeds/

You should report it to them, nce they fix it, the recipe should resume working.

[NSILMike]

It's broken again.

[kovidgoyal]

https://github.com/kovidgoyal/calibr...d6c39564752106

[NSILMike]

Thanks! Think I will wait for the updated recipe late this week....