Apple’s thirsty F1 movie notification is going over as well as you’d expect it to be
The people are upset.
Apple Wallet notifications for an F1 movie promotion ticked off iPhone owners
The Apple Wallet app recently pushed a notification to users alerting them to a deal on F1 movie tickets, a project that it helped to produce. People are mad.Cameron Faulkner (The Verge)
The Titan 2 is a modernized BlackBerry with 5G, Android, and a second screen
Keeping the BlackBerry dream alive.
The Titan 2 is a modernized BlackBerry with 5G, Android, and a second screen
Miss the BlackBerry? Unihertz’s Titan 2 includes a full QWERTY keyboard plus modern conveniences like Android 15 and a secondary display.Andrew Liszewski (The Verge)
Some Asshole Allegedly Steals $10,000 Worth of Switch Games From Local Libraries
What kind of Mario villain would steal from a local library?
Facebook Group admins complain of mass bans — Meta says it's fixing the problem
The bans have affected thousands of groups both in the U.S. and abroad and have spanned various categories. The reason for the mass bans is not yet known, though many suspect that faulty AI-based moderation could be to blame.
Facebook Group admins complain of mass bans; Meta says it's fixing the problem | TechCrunch
After a wave of mass bans affecting Instagram and Facebook users alike, Meta users are now complaining that Facebook Groups are also being impacted bySarah Perez (TechCrunch)
[JS Required] Boeing’s Inadequate ‘Training, Guidance and Oversight’ Led to Mid-Exit Door Plug Blowout on Passenger Jet
FAA cited for ineffective oversight of Boeing’s known recordkeeping issues
WASHINGTON (June 24, 2025) — The National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday said the probable cause of last year’s in-flight mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 was Boeing’s failure to “provide adequate training, guidance and oversight” to its factory workers.
The NTSB also found the Federal Aviation Administration was ineffective in ensuring Boeing addressed “repetitive and systemic” nonconformance issues associated with its parts removal process.
The NTSB also concluded that in the two years before the accident, Boeing’s voluntary safety management system, or SMS, was inadequate, lacked formal FAA oversight, and did not proactively identify and mitigate risks. The investigation found that accurate and ongoing data about overall safety culture is necessary for an SMS to be successfully integrated into a quality management system.
On Jan. 5, 2024, the Boeing 737-9, operated as Alaska Airlines flight 1282, was climbing through 14,830 feet about six minutes after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, when the left MED plug departed the airplane. During the rapid depressurization, some passengers’ belongings were sucked out of the airplane, oxygen masks dropped from the overhead passenger service units, and the door to the flight deck swung open, injuring a flight attendant. In addition to the flight attendant, seven passengers received minor injuries. The two pilots, the other three flight attendants and the remaining 164 passengers were uninjured. The flight was destined for Ontario, California.
“The safety deficiencies that led to this accident should have been evident to Boeing and to the FAA — should have been preventable,” NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said. “This time, it was missing bolts securing the MED plug. But the same safety deficiencies that led to this accident could just as easily have led to other manufacturing quality escapes and, perhaps, other accidents.”
The MED plug was found in a Portland neighborhood two days after the accident. When investigators examined the recovered plug, they found evidence that the four bolts needed to secure the plug were missing before the accident occurred. Without the bolts, NTSB investigators found the unsecured plug “had moved incrementally upward during previous flight cycles” until it departed the airplane during the accident flight.
The airplane had been delivered to Alaska Airlines three months earlier. Investigators determined that the door plug was opened without the required documentation in Boeing’s Renton, Washington, factory on Sept. 18, 2023, to perform rivet repair work on the fuselage. The door plug was closed the following day. While Boeing’s procedures called for specific technicians to open or close MED plugs, none of the specialized workers were working at the time the door plug was closed. The absence of proper documentation of the door plug work meant no quality assurance inspection of the plug closure occurred.
The investigation also highlighted the need for additional training on flight crew oxygen masks and their communication systems and the need for greater voluntary use of child restraint systems by caregivers of those under two years of age.
The NTSB issued new safety recommendations to the FAA and Boeing. Previously issued recommendations were reiterated to the FAA, Airlines for America, the National Air Carrier Association and Regional Airline Association.
The executive summary of the report, including the findings, probable cause and safety recommendations, is available online. Additional material, including the preliminary report, previously issued safety recommendations, news releases, the public docket, investigative updates and links to photos and videos, is available on the accident investigation webpage.
The final report will be published in the coming weeks on NTSB.gov.
'Techno King' Elon Musk Doesn't Own a Computer, His Lawyers Tell Court
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RFK Jr. Accuses Congressman of Being Paid by Big Pharma to Support Vaccines
Kennedy was asked to retract his statement, and only did so with a smirk.
[JS] Boeing’s Inadequate ‘Training, Guidance and Oversight’ Led to Mid-Exit Door Plug Blowout on Passenger Jet
FAA cited for ineffective oversight of Boeing’s known recordkeeping issues
WASHINGTON (June 24, 2025) — The National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday said the probable cause of last year’s in-flight mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 was Boeing’s failure to “provide adequate training, guidance and oversight” to its factory workers.
The NTSB also found the Federal Aviation Administration was ineffective in ensuring Boeing addressed “repetitive and systemic” nonconformance issues associated with its parts removal process.
The NTSB also concluded that in the two years before the accident, Boeing’s voluntary safety management system, or SMS, was inadequate, lacked formal FAA oversight, and did not proactively identify and mitigate risks. The investigation found that accurate and ongoing data about overall safety culture is necessary for an SMS to be successfully integrated into a quality management system.
On Jan. 5, 2024, the Boeing 737-9, operated as Alaska Airlines flight 1282, was climbing through 14,830 feet about six minutes after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, when the left MED plug departed the airplane. During the rapid depressurization, some passengers’ belongings were sucked out of the airplane, oxygen masks dropped from the overhead passenger service units, and the door to the flight deck swung open, injuring a flight attendant. In addition to the flight attendant, seven passengers received minor injuries. The two pilots, the other three flight attendants and the remaining 164 passengers were uninjured. The flight was destined for Ontario, California.
“The safety deficiencies that led to this accident should have been evident to Boeing and to the FAA — should have been preventable,” NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said. “This time, it was missing bolts securing the MED plug. But the same safety deficiencies that led to this accident could just as easily have led to other manufacturing quality escapes and, perhaps, other accidents.”
The MED plug was found in a Portland neighborhood two days after the accident. When investigators examined the recovered plug, they found evidence that the four bolts needed to secure the plug were missing before the accident occurred. Without the bolts, NTSB investigators found the unsecured plug “had moved incrementally upward during previous flight cycles” until it departed the airplane during the accident flight.
The airplane had been delivered to Alaska Airlines three months earlier. Investigators determined that the door plug was opened without the required documentation in Boeing’s Renton, Washington, factory on Sept. 18, 2023, to perform rivet repair work on the fuselage. The door plug was closed the following day. While Boeing’s procedures called for specific technicians to open or close MED plugs, none of the specialized workers were working at the time the door plug was closed. The absence of proper documentation of the door plug work meant no quality assurance inspection of the plug closure occurred.
The investigation also highlighted the need for additional training on flight crew oxygen masks and their communication systems and the need for greater voluntary use of child restraint systems by caregivers of those under two years of age.
The NTSB issued new safety recommendations to the FAA and Boeing. Previously issued recommendations were reiterated to the FAA, Airlines for America, the National Air Carrier Association and Regional Airline Association.
The executive summary of the report, including the findings, probable cause and safety recommendations, is available online. Additional material, including the preliminary report, previously issued safety recommendations, news releases, the public docket, investigative updates and links to photos and videos, is available on the accident investigation webpage.
The final report will be published in the coming weeks on NTSB.gov.
Tesla Robotaxi videos show Elon's way behind Waymo
Video: Musk promised a million auto-autos by 2020. He's delivered maybe 10
Anthropic won't fix a bug in its SQLite MCP server
Fork that - 5k+ times
Anthropic won't fix a bug in its SQLite MCP server
: Fork that - 5k+ timesJessica Lyons (The Register)
Google Cloud transfers A2A AI protocol to Linux Foundation
Google Cloud is transferring its Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation. The foundation has now announced a new community-led project called the Agent2Agent Project.
Google Cloud transfers A2A AI protocol to Linux Foundation - Techzine Global
A2A is now officially part of the Linux Foundation, with its own GitHub and community. What will the protocol be used for in the future?Mels Dees (Techzine)
Israel's failure to subdue Iran shows it can no longer dictate the regional order
David Hearst
24 June 2025 19:48 BST
Last update: ~18:10 EDT
"Israel sustained more damage from Iran’s missiles in 12 days than it did from two years of Hamas’s homegrown rockets, or indeed from months of war with Hezbollah.
In 12 days, Israeli crews have come to grips with the sort of damage to apartment blocks that before only Israeli planes had inflicted on Gaza and Lebanon - and it’s been something of a shock. Strategic targets have been hit, including an oil refinery and a power station. Iran has also reported strikes on Israeli military facilities, although Israel’s strict censorship regime makes these assertions difficult to verify. "
Israel's failure to subdue Iran shows it can no longer dictate the regional order
Tel Aviv has swapped an indirect enemy and sponsor of proxy militias for a direct enemy that has repeatedly sent Israeli citizens running for their bunkersMiddle East Eye
Israel's failure to subdue Iran shows it can no longer dictate the regional order
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/32215968
David Hearst
24 June 2025 19:48 BST
Last update: ~18:10 EDT"Israel sustained more damage from Iran’s missiles in 12 days than it did from two years of Hamas’s homegrown rockets, or indeed from months of war with Hezbollah.
In 12 days, Israeli crews have come to grips with the sort of damage to apartment blocks that before only Israeli planes had inflicted on Gaza and Lebanon - and it’s been something of a shock. Strategic targets have been hit, including an oil refinery and a power station. Iran has also reported strikes on Israeli military facilities, although Israel’s strict censorship regime makes these assertions difficult to verify. "
Io’s Missing Magma Ocean
In the late 1970s, scientists conjectured that Io was likely a volcanic world, heated by tidal forces from Jupiter that squeeze it along its elliptical orbit. Only months later, images from Voyager 1’s flyby confirmed the moon’s volcanism. Magnetometer data from Galileo’s later flyby suggested that tidal heating had created a shallow magma ocean that powered the moon’s volcanic activity. But newly analyzed data from Juno’s flyby shows that Io doesn’t have a magma ocean after all.
The new flyby used radio transmission data to measure any little wobbles that Io caused by tugging Juno off its expected course. The team expected a magma ocean to cause plenty of distortions for the spacecraft, but the effect was much slighter than expected. Their conclusion? Io has no magma ocean lurking under its crust. The results don’t preclude a deeper magma ocean, but at what point do you distinguish a magma ocean from a body’s liquid core?
Instead, scientists are now exploring the possibility that Io’s magma shoots up from much smaller pockets of magma rather than one enormous, shared source. (Image credit: NASA/JPL/USGS; research credit: R. Park et al.; see also Quanta)
#fluidDynamics #geophysics #Io #magma #physics #planetaryScience #science #subsurfaceOceans #tidalHeating #volcano
What’s Going On Inside Io, Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon? | Quanta Magazine
Recent flybys of the fiery world refute a leading theory of its inner structure — and reveal how little is understood about geologically active moons.Robin George Andrews (Quanta Magazine)
The Titan 2 is a modernized BlackBerry with 5G, Android, and a second screen
The Titan 2 is a modernized BlackBerry with 5G, Android, and a second screen
Miss the BlackBerry? Unihertz’s Titan 2 includes a full QWERTY keyboard plus modern conveniences like Android 15 and a secondary display.Andrew Liszewski (The Verge)
Disney's AI Paradox: Pursues OpenAI Deal While Suing Rival Firms
Disney's AI Paradox: Pursues OpenAI Deal While Suing Rival Firms
Disney's dual strategy: Suing AI pirates while exploring an OpenAI alliance, reshaping the rules for IP in the generative era.www.aitechsuite.com
Exclusive: China auto industry inflates sales by exporting new cars as 'used'
China's auto industry has inflated car sales for years through a burgeoning government-backed grey market that registers new cars right off the assembly line and then ships them overseas as "used" vehicles.
These so-called "zero-mileage" cars have never been driven but they are being exported as used to markets like Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East, allowing Chinese automakers to show growth and to dispose of cars that it would be difficult to sell domestically, according to a Reuters review of government documents and interviews with five auto dealers and car traders.
"This is the outcome of an almost-four-year price war that has made companies desperate to book any sales possible," said Tu Le, Michigan-based founder of consultancy Sino Auto Insights.
Disney's AI Paradox: Pursues OpenAI Deal While Suing Rival Firms
Disney's AI Paradox: Pursues OpenAI Deal While Suing Rival Firms
Disney's dual strategy: Suing AI pirates while exploring an OpenAI alliance, reshaping the rules for IP in the generative era.www.aitechsuite.com
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Harvard-linked study finds Israel ‘disappeared’ nearly 400,000 Palestinians in Gaza, half of them children: Report
A study published via the Harvard Dataverse reveals that Israel has “disappeared” at least 377,000 Palestinians since the start of its genocidal campaign against the Gaza Strip in 2023.Half of this number is believed to be Palestinian children.
The report was written by Israeli professor Yaakov Garb, who used data-driven analysis and spatial mapping to show how the Israeli army’s siege of Gaza and indiscriminate attacks on civilians in the enclave have led to a serious drop in its population.
The 377,000 Palestinians who are unaccounted for due to Israel’s genocide are approximately 17 percent of the Gaza Strip’s entire population, which now stands at about 1.85 million. Prior to the war in Gaza, the strip’s population was estimated at 2.227 million.
While some are displaced or missing, a significant number are believed to have been killed by Israeli forces, according to the report.
Harvard-linked study finds Israel ‘disappeared’ nearly 400,000 Palestinians in Gaza, half of them children: Report
The study by a Ben Gurion University professor uses data-driven analysis and spatial mapping to highlight a severe decline in Gaza’s population since October 2023thecradle.co
Stephen Miller Has Financial Stake in Palatir, ICE Contractor
Stephen Miller Has Financial Stake in Palatir, ICE Contractor
Stephen Miller reportedly has a financial stake in Palantir, which is helping ICE deport undocumented migrants.Nikki McCann Ramirez (Rolling Stone)
After Social Explosion in L.A., Millions Protest Workplace Raids, Deportations & Attacks on Democratic Rights
June 23, 2025
By Duane Stilwell
PHOENIX, Arizona — On Saturday, June 14, U.S. president Donald Trump watched over a military parade in Washington, D.C. The lackluster spectacle was designed to celebrate Trump’s birthday, which coincided with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and thus advance the process of establishing one-man rule in the United States.
The same day, over 5 million people took part in “No Kings” rallies and marches across the country. The flagship march in Philadelphia was estimated to have surpassed 100,000 demonstrators. Other large actions included more than 50,000 in New York City, and tens of thousands in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
After Social Explosion in L.A., Millions Protest Workplace Raids, Deportations & Attacks on Democratic Rights - World-Outlook
On June 14, U.S. president Donald Trump watched over a military parade in Washington, D.C. The lackluster spectacle was designed to celebrate Trump’s birthday, which coincided with the 250th anniversary of the U.S.world-outlook.com (World-Outlook)
After Social Explosion in L.A., Millions Protest Workplace Raids, Deportations & Attacks on Democratic Rights
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/32213875
June 23, 2025
By Duane StilwellPHOENIX, Arizona — On Saturday, June 14, U.S. president Donald Trump watched over a military parade in Washington, D.C. The lackluster spectacle was designed to celebrate Trump’s birthday, which coincided with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and thus advance the process of establishing one-man rule in the United States.
The same day, over 5 million people took part in “No Kings” rallies and marches across the country. The flagship march in Philadelphia was estimated to have surpassed 100,000 demonstrators. Other large actions included more than 50,000 in New York City, and tens of thousands in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Harvard-linked study finds Israel ‘disappeared’ nearly 400,000 Palestinians in Gaza, half of them children: Report
cross-posted from: hexbear.net/post/5365291
A study published via the Harvard Dataverse reveals that Israel has “disappeared” at least 377,000 Palestinians since the start of its genocidal campaign against the Gaza Strip in 2023.Half of this number is believed to be Palestinian children.
The report was written by Israeli professor Yaakov Garb, who used data-driven analysis and spatial mapping to show how the Israeli army’s siege of Gaza and indiscriminate attacks on civilians in the enclave have led to a serious drop in its population.
The 377,000 Palestinians who are unaccounted for due to Israel’s genocide are approximately 17 percent of the Gaza Strip’s entire population, which now stands at about 1.85 million. Prior to the war in Gaza, the strip’s population was estimated at 2.227 million.
While some are displaced or missing, a significant number are believed to have been killed by Israeli forces, according to the report.
Harvard-linked study finds Israel ‘disappeared’ nearly 400,000 Palestinians in Gaza, half of them children: Report
The study by a Ben Gurion University professor uses data-driven analysis and spatial mapping to highlight a severe decline in Gaza’s population since October 2023thecradle.co
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The German automotive industry wants to develop open-source software together
Automotive industry signs Memorandum of Understanding for joint software development based
Automotive industry signs Memorandum of UnderstandingVDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.
Critics Say Cruz Proposal Takes Industry-Friendly AI Rules 'From Ludicrous to Insane'
Critics Say Cruz Proposal Takes Industry-Friendly AI Rules 'From Ludicrous to Insane'
Under Cruz's proposal, states would be required to swear off all regulations on artificial intelligence in order to get funding to improve their high-speed internet.stephen-prager (Common Dreams)
Scale AI used public Google Docs for confidential work with Google, Meta, and xAI. The docs also expose thousands of contractors' personal data, including who's suspected of ‘cheating’
Scale AI exposed sensitive data about clients like Meta and xAI in public Google Docs, BI finds
As Scale AI seeks to reassure customers that their data is secure following Metas $14.3 billion investment, leaked files and the startups own contractors indicate it has some serious security holes.Business Insider Africa
R.E.M. - Collapse Into Now (2011)
Dire che con questo quindicesimo lavoro i R.E.M. ritornano alle origini, è assai azzardato.
Eguagliare ottimi dischi e capolavori come Document dell ’87, Green dell '88, Out of Time dell ’91 e Automatic for the People dell '92, non è cosa semplice... Leggi e ascolta...
Queer Dating Apps: Beware Who You Trust With Your Intimate Data
When discussing the intersection of data privacy and LGBTQ+ experiences, it's inevitable to also talk about queer dating apps. Due to a smaller percentage of the population and a number of factors complicating in-person dating, people part of the queer community are more likely to seek online platforms to meet lovers and friends. Unfortunately, using queer dating apps can be very dangerous for privacy, and even for safety.Dating apps are generally horrible for everyone's privacy, but the queer population is at an even higher risk of harm due to discrimination, and even criminalization in certain regions.
Despite the risks, LGBTQ+ people still need to fulfill their social and romantic needs like anyone else.
This isn't an easy task outside the online realm either. Discrimination can be much worse in physical environments that aren't specifically catering to the queer community. In some regions, this can even mean a greater risk of physical aggression.
LGBTQ+ people aren't necessarily safe to date in the same ways cisgender heterosexual people are, increasing the need for safe spaces.
Another important factor is that a smaller percentage of the population necessarily creates a smaller dating pool. Even if someone were to avoid entirely online services, if they aren't located in a town large enough to host LGBTQ+ venues and events, or if they live in an environment where revealing their queer identity could be unsafe to them, online spaces might be their only viable option to find connections.
Sadly, this isn't ideal. In today's world, it seems very few services (if any) are considering the importance of data privacy for dating apps seriously enough.
For this reason, it is crucial to acknowledge the dangers, and learn about ways to minimize the risks, and to stay safe while looking for romantic or sexual partners online.
Queer Dating Apps: Beware Who You Trust With Your Intimate Data
At the intersection of data privacy and LGBTQ+ experiences, it's inevitable to talk about queer dating apps. Unfortunately, most are horrible for data privacy.Privacy Guides
Rubio Spokesperson Says US Is “Greatest Country on Earth Next to Israel”
The official said it’s her responsibility to ensure “every person on this planet” recognizes the importance of Israel.
Alaska Issues Its First-Ever Heat Advisory
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Trump Appointee Prosecuting LA Protesters Defended Jan. 6 Suspects
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David Hogg: Same Democrats Opposing Mamdani Question Why Party’s Losing Young Voters
Democratic operatives are spending big on consultants in attempts to win back support.
Stephen Miller Owns Up to $250,000 in Palantir Stock, Report Finds
Palantir is reportedly building a mega-database of Americans’ personal information for the Trump administration.
Conservatives are already losing their minds over Mamdani's apparent win
Elise Stefanik, Laura Loomer, and Charlie Kirk posted Islamophobic smears despite reports that Mamdani has faced threats and Islamophobic attacks prompting a police investigation.
WD escapes $0.5B in patent damages as judge cuts award to $1
WD escapes half a billion in patent damages as judge trims award to $1
: SPEX Technologies still gets the win, but failed to 'adequately tie a dollar amount' to infringing acts, says orderDan Robinson (The Register)
Chiusura M2 Cadorna-Garibaldi: petizione ufficiale per navetta sostitutiva con corsia preferenziale
Ciao a tutti, vi chiedo di supportare questa richiesta ufficiale al comune du Milano.
Tra poco la M2 verrà chiusa tra Cadorna e Garibaldi, per due mesi, e ATM non ha messo neanche un autobus sostitutivo.
Le soluzioni proposte da ATM fanno perdere come minimo mezz'ora, ogni volta. Un pendolare deve buttare un'ora ogni giorno, per questo scherzetto.
La richiesta linkata chiede al comune di Milano di istituire un autobus sostitutivo all'altezza, per minimizzare o disagi
Tutti i dettagli sono nella descrizione al link.
Può firmarla con SPID chi è residente a Milano, ma anche chi la frequenta perché ci lavora (io sono in questa categoria), o frequenta qualcuno che ci abita (i cosiddetti city users). In tal caso, quando si prova a firmare, bisogna compilare un'autocertificazione, seguendo le istruzioni, e poi aspettare che sia approvata (qualche info a questo link)
Grazie!
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Democrats' chances of winning back Senate surge after Murkowski bombshell
Murkowski is seemingly keeping a door open to potentially caucusing with Democrats moving forward, or at the very least in a more independent mode to avoid the current hardened partisan divide, according to an interview being released in full on Tuesday.Galen Druke, host of the GD Politics podcast, asked a hypothetical question about Murkowski being open to caucusing outside of the GOP if Democrats were to pick up three Senate seats in next year's elections, and if she had more opportunities to help her Alaskan constituents.
"There may be a possibility," Murkowski said, later adding, "There is some openness to exploring something different than the status quo."
It's an open question whether this being couched as a hypothetical allowed that response. It seems plausible that this is a gambit for other reasons.
Democrats' Chances of Winning Back Senate Surge After Murkowski Bombshell
Lisa Murkowski's potential openness to caucusing with Democrats could sway power in the Senate next year.Nick Mordowanec (Newsweek)
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in reply to cm0002 • • •It looks like a 1:1 modernized copy of the blackberry passport to the tiniest detail. The size. The weight. The 3 row physical keyboard with capacitive gestures. The screen resolution is also 1440*1440. And the huge top bezel.
Wonder if the bootloader can be unlocked or they copied also that from blackberry