Waymo robotaxi stopped illegally, passenger opened door and severely injured cyclist, lawsuit claims
A woman severely hurt in a bicycle crash with a Waymo robotaxi is suing the company, claiming one of its vehicles pulled over in a no-stopping zone next to a bike lane, and a passenger opened a door into her path — despite the car’s “Safe Exit” system touted by the Mountain View company as protection for passing cyclists.Waymo in online marketing materials says its robotaxi Safe Exit sensor and warning systems provide departing passengers with “explicit audio and visual alerts that inform them when a cyclist or other road user is approaching as they exit the car.” The company cites San Francisco’s transit agency in noting that collisions between cyclists and vehicle doors — incidents known as “doorings” — are the city’s second most common collisions causing death or injury.
The passengers from the robotaxi whose door hit Hanke said at the scene that no alert had been given before one of them opened the door into the bike lane, Hanke said. The lawsuit alleged “a malfunction, failure to engage, or design flaw” in the alert system.
Waymo robotaxi stopped illegally, passenger opened door and severely injured cyclist, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit is proceeding through the court as Waymo is expanding service in the Bay Area.Ethan Baron (Silicon Valley)
News Brief: Natural Disaster-izing the Deliberate US-Israeli Starvation Campaign in Gaza (Podcast 29mins)
In this News Brief, we are joined by Ashley Bohrer and Ben Teller of Jewish Voice for Peace Chicago to discuss media indifference to the US and Israel-imposed starvation of Palestinians, how sectarianism is central to the ADL's strategy, and why six JVP activists have decided to hunger strike to draw more attention to the Israeli and US-made famine in Gaza.
Citations Needed: News Brief: Natural Disaster-izing the Deliberate US-Israeli Starvation Campaign in Gaza
In this News Brief, we are joined by Ashley Bohrer and Ben Teller of Jewish Voice for Peace Chicago to discuss media indifference to the US and Israel-imposed starvation of Palestinians, how sectarianism is central to the ADL's strategy, and why six …sites.libsyn.com
Top scientists will leave US in waves this summer: experts
US brain drain set to gather pace as academics seek posts outside Trump’s America
Increasing numbers of scientists are eyeing opportunities in Australia, Canada, China and Europe amid threatened cuts to funding.Ling Xin (South China Morning Post)
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Federal agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium parking lot, sparking new outrage over Trump sweeps
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/31968358
from Los Angeles Times
Terry Castleman, Jack Harris
Thu, June 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM EDT"In photos posted on social media Thursday, a procession of vehicles appeared to attempt to enter #DodgerStadium through the ballpark’s main Sunset Gate off Vin Scully Avenue around 8 a.m. However, they were prevented from passing through a security checkpoint leading to the parking lot.
The caravan then relocated to the stadium’s Downtown Gate near the 110 Freeway. Dozens of vehicles gathered outside a closed parking lot fence, according to witnesses, before many began dispersing.
Later in the morning, several dozen protesters gathered near what remained of the agents, who stood around three unmarked SUVs closer to the stadium’s entry gates but still outside the stadium parking lot."
Federal agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium parking lot, sparking new outrage over Trump sweeps
from Los Angeles Times
Terry Castleman, Jack Harris
Thu, June 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM EDT"In photos posted on social media Thursday, a procession of vehicles appeared to attempt to enter #DodgerStadium through the ballpark’s main Sunset Gate off Vin Scully Avenue around 8 a.m. However, they were prevented from passing through a security checkpoint leading to the parking lot.
The caravan then relocated to the stadium’s Downtown Gate near the 110 Freeway. Dozens of vehicles gathered outside a closed parking lot fence, according to witnesses, before many began dispersing.
Later in the morning, several dozen protesters gathered near what remained of the agents, who stood around three unmarked SUVs closer to the stadium’s entry gates but still outside the stadium parking lot."
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Federal agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium parking lot, sparking new outrage over Trump sweeps
from Los Angeles Times
Terry Castleman, Jack Harris
Thu, June 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM EDT
"In photos posted on social media Thursday, a procession of vehicles appeared to attempt to enter #DodgerStadium through the ballpark’s main Sunset Gate off Vin Scully Avenue around 8 a.m. However, they were prevented from passing through a security checkpoint leading to the parking lot.
The caravan then relocated to the stadium’s Downtown Gate near the 110 Freeway. Dozens of vehicles gathered outside a closed parking lot fence, according to witnesses, before many began dispersing.
Later in the morning, several dozen protesters gathered near what remained of the agents, who stood around three unmarked SUVs closer to the stadium’s entry gates but still outside the stadium parking lot."
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They are identical twins.
And the babies don’t look identical because that’s not how it works. Otherwise you would be identical to all your siblings.
Dark web’s longest-standing drug market seized in multinational effort
Dark web’s longest-standing drug market seized in multinational effort
The longest-standing dark web drug market was taken down by European authorities last week, with the aid of the United StatesMikael Thalen (Straight Arrow News)
NTSB Issues Rare But Urgent Warning Of Potential Boeing 737 MAX Engine Problems
Issues with the Boeing 737 MAX continue to mount, as the NSTB recommends modifications to its LEAP-1B engines.
Air India Reportedly Flew 3 Airbus Aircraft Despite Overdue Mandatory Safety Checks
This latest revelation raises concerns regarding broader safety control failures at the airline.
US | “It Hurts My Heart”: Protesters Rally Against Avelo Airlines’ Deportation Operation
Americans speak out against deportation flights in Florida.
Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit
A US complaint against oil and gas giants including BP and Shell claims they fueled the extreme heat that killed a woman in Seattle. Can the first death by 'climate disaster' claim succeed?
Case file: climateintegrity.org/uploads/m…
Scammers Use Google Ads To Inject Phony Help Lines On Apple, Microsoft Sites
Tech support scammers have devised a method to inject their fake phone numbers into webpages when a target's web browser visits official sites for Apple, PayPal, Netflix, and other companies. The ruse, outlined in a post on Wednesday from security firm Malwarebytes, threatens to trick users into calling the malicious numbers even when they think they're taking measures to prevent falling for such scams. One of the more common pieces of security advice is to carefully scrutinize the address bar of a browser to ensure it's pointing to an organization's official website. The ongoing scam is able to bypass such checks.
Scammers Use Google Ads To Inject Phony Help Lines On Apple, Microsoft Sites - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Tech support scammers have devised a method to inject their fake phone numbers into webpages when a target's web browser visits official sites for Apple, PayPal, Netflix, and other companies.tech.slashdot.org
India illegally deporting Muslim citizens at gunpoint to Bangladesh, say rights groups
There are fears the crackdown against ‘outsiders’ is driving widespread persecution as expelled Indians are returned by Bangladesh border guards
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US | Trump Reportedly Greenlights Plan for US Attack on Iran Without Congressional Approval
"Right now, the most effective thing you can do is flood Congress with calls to show that the American people don't want to go to war with Iran," said the advocacy group Demand Progress.
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Trump Reportedly Greenlights Plan for US Attack on Iran Without Congressional Approval
"Right now, the most effective thing you can do is flood Congress with calls to show that the American people don't want to go to war with Iran," said the advocacy group Demand Progress.jake-johnson (Common Dreams)
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I'm not defending TACOman here, but bombing the middle east is like a normal afternoon for basically any US president since at least Bush the First
Edit. Shit. I agree with you. And it looks like I'm arguing probably. I hate that I am so cynical, but then I just... I mean... look at everything that keeps happening, you know?
After Obliterating Gaza's Healthcare System, Israeli Leaders Call Iran Hospital Attack a 'War Crime'
"Do you really think we haven't been watching the last 20 months in Gaza?" one critic asked Israeli officials.
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After Obliterating Gaza's Healthcare System, Israeli Leaders Call Iran Hospital Attack a 'War Crime'
"Do you really think we haven't been watching the last 20 months in Gaza?" one critic asked Israeli officials.jake-johnson (Common Dreams)
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'Netanyahu Was Wrong in 2002. He Is Wrong Now': Sanders Warns Against Following Israeli PM Into War
"We must not get involved in Netanyahu's war against Iran," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
'Netanyahu Was Wrong in 2002. He Is Wrong Now': Sanders Warns Against Following Israeli PM Into War
"We must not get involved in Netanyahu's war against Iran," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.jake-johnson (Common Dreams)
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Google is Using YouTube Videos To Train Its AI Video Generator
Google is using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its AI models, including Gemini and the Veo 3 video and audio generator, CNBC reported Thursday.
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Fury Grows Over Democratic Complacency in Face of Looming War of Choice in Iran
"It's embarrassing that some problematic far-right figures are speaking out more forcefully against direct military action than the so-called leaders of the opposition," said the executive director of Our Revolution.
Fury Grows Over Democratic Complacency in Face of Looming War of Choice in Iran
"It's embarrassing that some problematic far-right figures are speaking out more forcefully against direct military action than the so-called leaders of the opposition," said the executive director of Our Revolution.brett-wilkins (Common Dreams)
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'Incomprehensible': Trump Admin To Shut Down LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline
"This is devastating, to say the least," said one critic of the White House decision to dismantle a program that has served nearly 1.3 million young people in recent years. "Suicide prevention is about people, not politics."
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Tax-Dodging Billionaires Promise to Leave NYC If Mamdani Wins
NYC billionaires threaten to leave if progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani wins mayoral primary. But is their fear of losing wealth justified, or just a desperate attempt to maintain power and privilege?
Tax-Dodging Billionaires Promise to Leave NYC If Mamdani Wins
Rich New Yorkers' threats to flee the city to avoid paying higher taxes served only as a "description of the status quo" that Mamdani hopes to change, said one observer.julia-conley (Common Dreams)
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Good fucking riddance.
P.S. Their business would still have to pay taxes in NY if they want to operate there.
The 16-billion-record data breach that no one’s ever heard of
Researchers discovered 16 billion exposed login credentials from infostealer malware, creating unprecedented risks for account takeovers.
https://cybernews.com/security/billions-credentials-exposed-infostealers-data-leak/
NY Court Ruling Will Force Retired Workers Into Privatized, For-Profit Medicare Advantage Plans
"Nobody will ever want to work for New York City again. Zero trust. Medicare Advantage is a bait and switch scam & betrayal. Enough!" wrote one New York City councilmember.
NY Court Ruling Will Force Retired Workers Into Privatized, For-Profit Medicare Advantage Plans
"Nobody will ever want to work for New York City again. Zero trust. Medicare Advantage is a bait and switch scam & betrayal. Enough!" wrote one New York City councilmember.eloise-goldsmith (Common Dreams)
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UNICEF: Over 5,000 Gaza Children Treated for Malnutrition in May Alone
"Every one of these cases is preventable," said one UNICEF official. "The food, water, and nutrition treatments they desperately need are being blocked from reaching them."
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MIT chemical engineers make potentially game-changing breakthrough with crude oil: 'Creates a new way to apply it'
A team of chemical engineers at MIT has invented a new process to separate crude oil's components.
Has anyone used Preveil? How is it? Is there any other services similar to it?
Recently, I came across Preveil, which is a service that can provide end-to-end encryption to either your Outlook, Gmail, or Apple Mail email accounts. It’s free, but if you want more storage, obviously, you will need to pay.
It looks very interesting as this could get others to use end-to-end encryption for the emails without having to move to another provider. However, I haven’t really seen any reviews (besides this one from PC Mag) or others expressing their experience with Preveil, so I am unsure if it’s a good service to use or recommend.
Has anyone used it or is familiar with Preveil? Does anyone know if there are similar services to Preveil, preferably those that are open source?
Encrypted Email and File Sharing for CMMC Compliance | PreVeil
The leading CMMC, NIST, and ITAR compliance solution for SMEs. End-to-end encrypted email and file sharing.PreVeil
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ICE Imposes New Rules on Congressional Visits
The policy says that ICE field offices are not subject to a federal law that allows members of Congress to make unannounced oversight visits to immigration facilities that “detain or otherwise house aliens.”
In short, ICE policy is to illegally use the threat of shooting to keep elected Democrats from being able to make inspections they're legally allowed to make
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Democrats want new leaders, focus on pocketbook issues, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Democrats want new leaders, focus on pocketbook issues, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Kamala Harris’ November loss to Donald Trump has left the party rudderless and sparked a round of soul-searching about the path forward.James Oliphant and Jason Lange, USA TODAY (USA TODAY)
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According to the WSJ, Trump privately approved plans for an assault on Iran pending a final decision.
According to the WSJ, Trump privately approved plans for an assault on Iran pending a final decision. |
Trump privately approved plans for an assault on Iran US President Donald Trump informed senior officials late on Tuesday that he had approved plans for an attack on IranW. Graceman (Stipples ng)
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Scammers hijack real support pages to show fake phone numbers
Scammers hijack real support pages to show fake phone numbers
Many people likely understand that they should verify URLs when visiting sites for banks, tech companies, and other critical services to avoid fraudulent links. While steering clear...Daniel Sims (TechSpot)
Microsoft prepared to walk away from high-stakes OpenAI talks
Microsoft is prepared to walk away from high-stakes negotiations with OpenAI over the future of its multibillion-dollar alliance, as the ChatGPT maker seeks to convert into a for-profit company.
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Microsoft prepared to walk away from high-stakes OpenAI talks
ChatGPT maker’s plans to convert into a for-profit leads software giant to make contingency plansRafe Uddin (Financial Times)
JD Vance gets suspended from Bluesky 'just 12 minutes after first post': reports
JD Vance gets suspended from Bluesky 'just 12 minutes after first post': reports
U.S. Vice President JD Vance decided to join Bluesky, only to be abruptly suspended, according to news reports.Vance made a big deal about his decision to get an account on what has become known as a more liberal competitor to Elon Musk's X network.David McAfee (Raw Story)
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"His account was suspended briefly until bs verified him."
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The bio in the profile says "Christian, husband, dad" first, and then "Vice President".
Just like every replyguy on Twitter with a "Christian, husband, dad" bio. They always put that info first, and in that order.
JD Vance gets suspended from Bluesky 'just 12 minutes after first post': reports
JD Vance gets suspended from Bluesky 'just 12 minutes after first post': reports
U.S. Vice President JD Vance decided to join Bluesky, only to be abruptly suspended, according to news reports.Vance made a big deal about his decision to get an account on what has become known as a more liberal competitor to Elon Musk's X network.David McAfee (Raw Story)
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in reply to ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆ • • •I read somewhere a long time ago, that eventually the economy will cater to the ultra rich and the lower income class, will still get products, but much lower end stuff or stuff made from the leftovers from the ultra rich.
One example that was given was a game with pay to win mechanics. Most people can play the game and grind away, but the real experience of the game can only be played by people who spend $500 on extra stuff.
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in reply to neon_nova • • •Citigroup’s Plutonomy Memo: “There are rich consumers, and there are the rest”
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