https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/06/18/homeland-security-warns-about-spike-china-based-technology-firms-smuggling-signal

The collapse of water systems in Gaza is threatening the territory with devastating drought as well as hunger, Unicef has warned, amid fresh reports of casualties among desperate Palestinians seeking aid.

On Friday at least 25 people awaiting aid trucks were killed by Israeli fire south of Netzarim in central Gaza, according to local health authorities.

More than 100 Palestinians have died in recent days while trying either to reach aid distribution points managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a secretive US- and Israel- backed organisation that recently started to hand out food in the territory, or to offload the limited number of UN and commercial vehicles carrying flour and some other basics.

Unicef warns children could die of thirst in Gaza amid collapse of water systems

Fears grow of drought as well as hunger, while there are fresh reports of casualties among people seeking aid

^{Jason Burke (The Guardian)}

Danish shipping and logistics behemoth Maersk has temporarily halted operations at Israel's Haifa port, amid the country's escalating conflict with Iran.

In a statement released on Friday, Maersk said it decided to suspend operations after “careful analysis of threat risk reports in the context of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, specifically regarding the potential risks of calling Israeli ports and the ensuing implications for the safety of our vessel crews”.

Maersk said it was in close contact with customers "impacted by this decision and are working to provide alternative transport solutions to minimise disruption".

The company said it was continuing to operate at Ashdod and that it had not experienced any other issues in its other operations in the region.

Maersk temporarily halts operations at Israel's Haifa port after Iran strikes

Danish shipping and logistics behemoth Maersk has temporarily halted operations at Israel's Haifa port, amid the country's escalating conflict with Iran.

^{MEE staff (Middle East Eye)}

“Without a doubt, this is the best session I’ve ever had,” Abbott said during an interview with me last week.

After all, he finally got the private school vouchers and the bail reform he has long advocated for through the Legislature. And more property tax cuts passed are on their way — the issue he forced lawmakers into two special sessions over back in 2023.

And the wild card may be the White House. As we reported last week, Texas members of Congress, at the behest of the Trump White House, have been meeting to discuss the possibility of redrawing all of the state’s Congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections to help the GOP pick up another seat or two to balance off expected Democratic gains elsewhere.

Gov. Greg Abbott considers calling a special Legislative session

Abbott hinted a special session may be needed because the Legislature didn’t pass a ban on local governments hiring lobbyists with taxpayer dollars.

^{Jeremy Wallace (Houston Chronicle)}

Lawmakers in Britain have taken a historic step toward allowing assisted dying. The change would see England and Wales join other countries that allow terminally ill adults to choose to end their lives.

Archived version: archive.is/newest/dw.com/en/uk…

Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

UK Parliament backs assisted dying bill in historic vote

^{Richard Connor (Deutsche Welle)}

A review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has found "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations with actions in Gaza

Archived version: archive.is/newest/euronews.com…

Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

EU review indicates Israel breached human rights in Gaza

A review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has found "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations with actions in Gaza.

^{Jorge Liboreiro (Euronews.com)}

The conservative-dominated supreme court voted by seven to two to back a challenge by oil and gas companies, along with 17 Republican-led states, to a waiver that California has received periodically from the federal government since 1967 that allows it to set tougher standards than national rules limiting pollution from cars. The state has separately stipulated that only zero-emission cars will be able to sold there by 2035.

Although states are typically not allowed to set their own standards aside from the federal Clean Air Act, California has been given unique authority to do so via a waiver that has seen it become a pioneer in pushing for cleaner cars. Other states are allowed to copy California’s stricter standard, too.

But oil and gas companies, as well as Republican politicians, have complained about the waiver, arguing that it caused financial harm. The waiver was removed during Donald Trump’s first term but then reinstated by Joe Biden’s administration.

Fuel firms can challenge California’s emission limits, supreme court rules

Court votes to back challenge to state waiver that allows it to set tougher car emission standards than federal limits

^{Oliver Milman (The Guardian)}

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Spitzberg was among the dozens of veterans who were arrested at the Capitol last Friday. The arrests came just half a day before millions of people flooded American streets for No Kings protests, meant to stand in contrast to the military parade being held the same day.

"I think the parade was a colossal slap in the face of the American people," said Spitzberg, an Army and Air Force veteran. "And the president of the United States apparently sees himself as more than the people's president. He sees himself as a king or, I don't even know, an emperor."

Capitol Police said officers arrested about 60 people last Friday who illegally crossed a police line while running toward the Rotunda steps. All are facing charges, including unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line.

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Fox News reports that Donald Trump may consider using nuclear weapons to eliminate Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility

The U.S. military has reservations regarding the success of using a bunker-buster bomb, a non nuclear weapon, to eliminate Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility, buried deep in a mountain. Two defense officials were reportedly briefed that only a tactical nuclear weapon could reach the facility.

Trump White House Considers Dropping Nukes on Iran

Fox News reports that Donald Trump may consider using nuclear weapons to eliminate Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility.

^{The New Republic}

Today, the European Union’s Ecodesign requirements for smartphones & tablets take effect. And they’re… fine. While the new rules do improve things, they are ultimately watered down by compromise and loopholes.

Ecodesign for Smartphones: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Today, the European Union’s Ecodesign requirements for smartphones & tablets take effect. And they’re… fine. While the new rules do improve things…

^{Manuel Haeussermann (iFixit)}

Today, the European Union’s Ecodesign requirements for smartphones & tablets take effect. And they’re… fine. While the new rules do improve things, they are ultimately watered down by compromise and loopholes.

Ecodesign for Smartphones: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Today, the European Union’s Ecodesign requirements for smartphones & tablets take effect. And they’re… fine. While the new rules do improve things…

^{Manuel Haeussermann (iFixit)}

cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/31995024

Victoria Bekiempis and agencies
Thu 19 Jun 2025 19.36 EDT

"Kevin Takumi, a videographer and photographer for Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate, posted aerial video on X showing several vans and SUVs, and apparent immigration officers, around entrances to the stadium.

“Ice agents are taking up positions at the entrances to Dodger Stadium, media and crowd beginning to arrive,” Takumi wrote.

Jack Harris, the Dodgers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, said on X: “Regarding the photos going around on social media this morning about ICE agents at Dodger Stadium: sources say ICE agents tried to access Dodger Stadium today, but were denied entry to the grounds by the team.”"

Peter Link

2025-06-20 15:26:13

Los Angeles Dodgers say they denied ICE agents entry to Dodger Stadium

Victoria Bekiempis and agencies
Thu 19 Jun 2025 19.36 EDT

"Kevin Takumi, a videographer and photographer for Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate, posted aerial video on X showing several vans and SUVs, and apparent immigration officers, around entrances to the stadium.

“Ice agents are taking up positions at the entrances to Dodger Stadium, media and crowd beginning to arrive,” Takumi wrote.

Jack Harris, the Dodgers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, said on X: “Regarding the photos going around on social media this morning about ICE agents at Dodger Stadium: sources say ICE agents tried to access Dodger Stadium today, but were denied entry to the grounds by the team.”"

Ice agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, reports say

Journalists report masked officers and homeland security vehicles outside baseball stadium

^{Victoria Bekiempis (The Guardian)}

Victoria Bekiempis and agencies
Thu 19 Jun 2025 19.36 EDT

"Kevin Takumi, a videographer and photographer for Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate, posted aerial video on X showing several vans and SUVs, and apparent immigration officers, around entrances to the stadium.

“Ice agents are taking up positions at the entrances to Dodger Stadium, media and crowd beginning to arrive,” Takumi wrote.

Jack Harris, the Dodgers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, said on X: “Regarding the photos going around on social media this morning about ICE agents at Dodger Stadium: sources say ICE agents tried to access Dodger Stadium today, but were denied entry to the grounds by the team.”"

Ice agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, reports say

Journalists report masked officers and homeland security vehicles outside baseball stadium

^{Victoria Bekiempis (The Guardian)}

Libxml2’s solo maintainer drops embargoed security fixes, highlighting the burden on unpaid volunteers who keep critical open source software secure.

https://socket.dev/blog/libxml2-maintainer-ends-embargoed-vulnerability-reports

That’s not a typo. Windows 96 promised to build on the success of Windows 95, yet it never materialized as originally intended.

I only learned about this a few months ago. To me, this was an incredibly fascinating discovery and wanted to write about & share it.

"The Windows That Never Was"

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cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/41814981

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?

BrikoX

2025-06-20 01:33:07

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)}

A young female bear caused a stir after wandering out of the forest and into the leafy suburbs of the Lithuanian capital.

For two days, the brown bear ambled through the neighborhoods of Vilnius, trotted across highways and explored backyards — all while being chased by onlookers with smartphones and, eventually, drones.

The government then issued a permit for the bear to be shot and killed.

That did not go down well with Lithuania’s hunters who refused, aware that there is only a tiny number of the protected species in the entire country.

https://apnews.com/article/lithuania-bear-vilnius-protected-species-2e6fd88748f386cd250c2f50a4587ad9

The UK’s public broadcaster, BBC, has written a letter to Perplexity, the AI search startup, asking it to stop scraping articles from its websites, delete existing copies of content, and propose some sort of financial compensation if it would like to carry on scraping data. If the demands are not met, BBC may seek an injunction against the startup citing alleged misuse of its intellectual property.

BBC is probably responding in this way because it has seen other news organizations cement deals with firms like OpenAI and Mistral. The income stream allows news organizations to raise more funds and also cover the costs of the extra load on their servers caused by AI scraping.

In a statement to the Financial Times, Perplexity labeled the BBC’s claims as "manipulative and opportunistic". The startup accused the broadcaster of having “a fundamental misunderstanding of technology, the internet and intellectual property law.”

This is not the first time Perplexity has had a run-in with the media. Forbes and Wired accused it of plagiarizing content from their websites and The New York Times sent the company a cease and desist notice to stop using its content for AI purposes.

BBC threatens Perplexity with legal action over content scraping

The BBC is the latest news publisher to take issue with Perplexity scraping its content for free. It has outlined several options that Perplexity can take.

^{Paul Hill (Neowin)}

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