How do you comply with a law that prohibits collecting personal information from children under 13? If you said “by not collecting personal information from children under 13,” congratulations, you understand the law better than Louisiana’s Attorney General.

Case file: ag.state.la.us/Files/Article/3…

Louisiana Sues Roblox For Violating Privacy Law By Not Violating Privacy Law

How do you comply with a law that prohibits collecting personal information from children under 13? If you said “by not collecting personal information from children under 13,” congratu…

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This was pretty much inevitable. While the Trump’s band of bigots struggled mightily to expel brown people from this country, the rest of his sycophants are doing everything they can to prevent non-white foreigners from entering the country.

Trump Admin Goes Full McCarthy, Will Decide Whether Migrants Are Pro-USA Enough To Stay Here

This was pretty much inevitable. While the Trump’s band of bigots struggled mightily to expel brown people from this country, the rest of his sycophants are doing everything they can to preve…

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New method efficiently converts mixed plastic waste into a product that could have a range of applications, according to scientists.

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In a first, US-China team turns plastic waste into petrol in 1 step

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Anthropic will start training its AI models on chat transcripts

Anthropic will start training its AI models on user data, including chat transcripts and coding sessions, and extending its data retention policy to five years for active users — unless users choose to opt out.

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It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”

Bluesky now platform of choice for science community

It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…

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Wouldn't it be great if the plants in your home could do more than just sit there looking pretty? Researchers at South China Agricultural University in the city of Guangzhou have found a way to upgrade them into soft glowing night lights in a range of hues, with the use of nanoparticles.

Glow-inducing nanoparticles turn your houseplants into night lights

Wouldn't it be great if the plants in your home could do more than just sit there looking pretty? Researchers in China have found a way to upgrade succulents into soft glowing night lights in a range of hues, with the use of nanoparticles.

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Former national security advisor Jake Sullivan linked any embargo to a ceasefire and not Gaza's famine or death toll

Biden advisor ridiculed for saying he supports withholding arms to Israel

Former US national security advisor Jake Sullivan was skewered as a hypocrite on Thursday after an interview aired of him saying he would support Congress voting to withhold military aid to Israel over its decision to abandon a Gaza ceasefire with Ha…

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The Israeli army has expressed regret over the “injury” of two Lebanese soldiers killed on Thursday.

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Israeli military regretful over drone malfunction killing two Lebanese soldiers

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Another air record has been (unofficially) broken as a prop-driven solar/electric aircraft reached the highest altitude yet for its type. On August 12, 2025, a modified Elektra One reached 31,237 feet (9,521 m) in the skies over Switzerland.

Solar-powered electric plane unofficially sets new altitude record

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China turns on giant neutrino detector that took a decade to build

China's Ultra-large Neutrino Detector Starts Operation to Find "ghost particles"----Chinese Academy of Sciences

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The Trump administration announced Wednesday it had seized control of Washington’s Union Station from Amtrak, escalating federal intervention in the nation’s capital as National Guard troops patrol city streets.

Federal government seizes Union Station as Trump expands DC control

The Trump administration announced Wednesday it had seized control of Washington's Union Station from Amtrak, escalating federal intervention in the nation's capital as National Guard troops patrol ci...

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Warehouse automation hasn’t made workers safer — it’s just reshuffled the risk

Warehouse automation hasn’t made workers safer — it’s just reshuffled the risk

Adding automation to manual labor changes the nature of the job, as well as the types of injuries workers routinely suffer.

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One-hundred and seven human rights organizations signed an open letter published Thursday that implored the UN Human Rights Council to establish an international mechanism to hold Afghanistan accountable for past and ongoing human rights violations.

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Rights groups urge UN to create legal pathways for justice in Afghanistan

One-hundred and seven human rights organizations signed an open letter published Thursday that implored the UN Human Rights Council to establish an international mechanism to hold Afghanistan accounta...

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South Africa’s Equality Court ruled Thursday that Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema’s statements at a rally on October 16, 2022, constituted hate speech, finding that they were a direct call to violence based on race and political affiliation.

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South Africa court rules political leader’s statements constitute hate speech

South Africa’s Equality Court ruled Thursday that Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema’s statements at a rally on October 16, 2022, constituted hate speech, finding that they were a di...

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Vibe Shift in AI Coding: Senior Developers Ship 2.5x More Than Juniors

Vibe Shift in AI Coding: Senior Developers Ship 2.5x More Than Juniors | Fastly

Fastly’s survey shows senior developers trust gen AI tools enough to ship 2.5x more AI code, while juniors stick to traditional coding and caution.

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US Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook brought a lawsuit against President Donald Trump Thursday, contending that he illegally tried to remove her.

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Federal Reserve board member sues Trump over attempted firing

US Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook brought a lawsuit against President Donald Trump Thursday, contending that he illegally tried to remove her. Cook brought the suit in the US District Court fo...

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Poland’s first small modular nuclear power plant, or SMR, will be built in Włocławek, energy company Orlen announced on Thursday, the first project of its kind in Europe.

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Poland to build Europe’s first of its kind small-scale nuclear power plant in Włocławek

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Denmark has accused US agents of trying to foment separatism in Greenland, reigniting fears over the territory's future.

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US spies stoked separatism in Greenland, Denmark says

Denmark has accused US agents of trying to foment separatism in Greenland, reigniting fears over the territory's future. 

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Save the Children CEO warns of Gaza famine crisis as children starve due to Israeli blockade. Urgent action needed to prevent mass starvation.

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Gaza Children Without 'Strength to Speak or Even Cry,' Says Aid Group Chief

"When there is not enough food, children become acutely malnourished, and then they die slowly and painfully," the CEO of Save the Children told a United Nations Security Council meeting this week.

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The ACLU condemns Trump for boycotting a UN human rights review.

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'Chilling Attempt to Evade Accountability': Trump to Boycott UN Human Rights Review

One ACLU expert said the move sets "a terrible precedent that would only embolden dictators and autocrats and dangerously weaken respect for human rights at home and abroad."

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"What a sad, screwed up reflection of this unhinged administration and the harm they are inflicting on America," said one immigration advocate.

'Fundamentally Sick': Trump Border Agents Arrest Two Firefighters Battling Washington Wildfire

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The effort furthers the goals of the Heritage Foundation, which has launched a plan to "identify and target Wikipedia editors" using a number of underhanded tactics.

GOP Investigation Pressures Wikipedia to Reveal Identities of Editors Accused of 'Bias' Against Israel

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Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict will launch on PC and consoles soon! In this news post, we've gathered all the information you need to know about what happens on launch day and how to start downloading early.

Free Weekend August 29 - September 1 PDT

To celebrate the launch of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict, we're making the game free to play for the first time ever, for three days on all available platforms. This includes the standalone client, Steam, Epic, Xbox X|S and PlayStation 5.

As an additional gift we're offering a few exclusive cosmetics you can earn if you play during this Free Weekend. To clarify, all new and existing Path of Exile 2 players on all available platforms will be able to receive these microtransactions. Find out more about the Free Weekend here.

Private Leagues Are Now Available

Those of you who are planning to play in a Private Rise of the Abyssal League at launch are now able to create them. Click here to set up your Private League (don't forget to double check your start time upon creating)! Please note you cannot start these leagues until The Third Edict officially launches on August 29th (PDT).

The Third Edict Launch Information

The realms will go down at Aug 29, 2025 6:00 PM (GMT+0) and patching will begin shortly after.

The servers go live at: Aug 29, 2025 8:00 PM (GMT+0)

The above times are displayed in your local time zone. You'll need to be logged into your account to see these. To change your local time, go to "My Account", "Manage Account" and "Edit Preferences".

If the timezone is displaying incorrectly for you, please disregard the above timer and refer to the countdown on the front page. Two hours before the end of the countdown, the realm will go down and patching will begin shortly after. When the countdown ends, the servers will be live and you'll be able to join the Rise of the Abyssal Leagues.

The patch size for the update will be around 46GB on the standalone client and Steam. The estimated size of the patch for consoles is 38.5GB.

Predownload For Existing Path of Exile 2 Players

Our existing Path of Exile 2 players can predownload the update using a torrent file available for PC. Please keep in mind that this method, while available earlier, makes it a larger update as it includes all the existing client content. The estimated size of this download is 117GB. When patching begins for Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict you'll also have a few remaining files that you'll need to update as well.

This torrent only includes the GGPK file, so you'll need to copy it into your actual install folder once the patching server is up, no earlier than three hours before Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict launches. Please note that you can't use this GGPK file with the Steam and Epic client.

Our console players are now able to predownload The Third Edict! You will still be able to play the current version of Path of Exile 2 until the launch of The Third Edict.

Converting Premium Stash tabs for Asynchronous Trade

If you're looking to make use of the new Asynchronous Trade system, you'll be able to convert your existing Premium Stash Tabs when the website comes back up after Aug 29, 2025 6:00 PM (GMT+0). We'll announce when this feature is available on our X, so be sure to keep an eye out.

The Dawn of the Hunt Mystery Box Ends Soon

This is also your last chance to get a Dawn of the Hunt Mystery Box in Path of Exile 2! It will leave the store when our next Mystery Box becomes available! If you need some extra points, we recommend checking out the newly released Trarthan Executioner and Justice Supporter packs.

You can also claim some free cosmetics by watching your favourite content creators on Twitch! Check out this post for more information!

We can't wait to see you explore Act Four and all the new content that The Third Edict has to offer. See you at launch!

Independent artist MindGame drops “IT’S OVER.” today, a dystopian hiphop video voiced from the perspective of a sentient AI — cold, ironic, and disturbingly self-aware.
The track explores:
- 🧠 Digital decay
- 🧬 Collapse of human identity
- 🧮 AI dominance and ethical ambiguity

Released on August 29, exactly 28 years after Terminator 2’s fictional Judgment Day — a symbolic moment when machines eclipse mankind.

🎬 Teaser (2 min): youtu.be/NTW2QT1xKJo

📺 Full video premieres today at 3:14 PM ET: youtu.be/S9q6tdfAfYg

🎧 Stream: ditto.fm/its-over-mindgame

Curious to hear your thoughts — especially on the AI’s voice and its critique of human legacy.

MindGame - IT'S OVER. - [OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK]

JUDGMENT DAY REIMAGINED – Premiering Friday, August 29 3:14 PM ET. MindGame fires a dystopian warning shot with “IT’S OVER.”August 29, 2025 – 3:14 PM ET – F...

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The entire thing is worth watching, but some of her concluding thoughts:

And the truth is, I don't know. As with all modern famines and all genocides, what this boils down to right now is a very small group of people in positions of power needing to make different choices, basically needing to be different people, which won't happen. So the reality is there is not much we can do. But I do not want that to be mistaken for saying that we should not do what we can.

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Second, I don't think constant international attention, the increasing international attention is doing nothing. The fact that focus has stayed on this issue in the news could make the difference in saving a lot of lives. In the words of one Holocaust survivor:

Today's marches are having a very hopeful aspect. It is so large, so persistent, so global, that eventually the Western leadership, which are trying to deny what is actually going on, will be forced to face up to it. And I think we are not far from that.

[...]

I am personally exhausted that the fact that this even is a controversy in the first place, that we here in the US are in the position of having to claw back rights that most of us took for granted our whole lives, but it must be done. We can't do everything, but we must do what we can.

When the streaming giant began making films guided by data that aimed to please a vast audience, the results were often generic, forgettable, artless affairs. But is there a happy ending?

Bland, easy to follow, for fans of everything: what has the Netflix algorithm done to our films?

^{Phil Hoad (The Guardian)}