Japan | An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst
Japanese officials have released AI-generated videos simulating a potential eruption of Mount Fuji. The videos, unveiled this week for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day, show smoke and ash affecting Tokyo, about 60 miles away.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla: Over 50 ships will set sail for Gaza
Global Sumud Flotilla aims to break Israel’s illegal blockade on Gaza, to deliver urgent humanitarian aid, and to expose the genocidal war waged on Palestinians.
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Journalists decry escalating state attacks on press freedom in India
The ultra-right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments in various provinces in India have used sedition charges against journalists for their critical reporting on policies and actions.
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DC Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Folk Hero Who Tossed Sandwich at CBP Officer
Sean Charles Dunn allegedly threw his sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent after calling him a fascist.
ICE Continues to Detain Award-Winning Journalist Who Filmed Immigration Raids
At a court hearing on Wednesday, the judge didn’t rule on Mario Guevara’s petition to be released.
Far Right Exploits Children’s Deaths in Minneapolis to Target Trans People
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has decried those using the tragedy “as an opportunity to villainize our trans community.”
Far Right Exploits Children’s Deaths in Minneapolis to Target Trans People
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has decried those using the tragedy “as an opportunity to villainize our trans community.”…Zane McNeill (Truthout)
Kristi Noem waives environmental laws to build Trump's wall through a wildlife refuge
It's not justified, conservationists say. "It’s just incredibly cruel.”
“The most transparent administration in history” refuses to say who’s behind their batshit social media
Government trolls spread cruel memes and "textbook propaganda” on behalf of Trump.
The “Mini-Trump” attacking Lisa Cook had paperwork problems of his own
Bill Pulte has weaponized his office to attack Trump's political enemies.
US | Sept. 11 Victims’ Lawsuit Against Saudi Government Can Go to Trial, Judge Rules
Information uncovered by plaintiffs has already undermined the FBI’s conclusion that two U.S.-based Saudi officials “unwittingly” helped al-Qaida hijackers after they arrived in America.
US | 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,” congratulations, you understand the law better than Louisiana’s Attorney General.
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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…Techdirt
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 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…Techdirt
In a first, US-China team turns plastic waste into petrol in 1 step
New method efficiently converts mixed plastic waste into a product that could have a range of applications, according to scientists.
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Anthropic will start training its AI models on chat transcripts
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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.Hayden Field (The Verge)
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”
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”…Jennifer Ouellette (Ars Technica)
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[Article] 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 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.Abhimanyu Ghoshal (New Atlas)
Biden advisor ridiculed for saying he supports withholding arms to Israel
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…MEE staff (Middle East Eye)
With just a few messages, biased AI chatbots swayed people’s political views
With just a few messages, biased AI chatbots swayed people’s political views
University of Washington researchers recruited self-identifying Democrats and Republicans to make political decisions with help from three versions of ChatGPT: a base model, one with liberal bias and...UW News
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Israeli military regretful over drone malfunction killing two Lebanese soldiers
The Israeli army has expressed regret over the “injury” of two Lebanese soldiers killed on Thursday.
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Solar-powered electric plane unofficially sets new altitude record
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.
China turns on giant neutrino detector that took a decade to build
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China turns on giant neutrino detector that took a decade to build
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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 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...Morgan Polen | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US (- JURIST - News)
Warehouse automation hasn’t made workers safer — it’s just reshuffled the risk
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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.Costello College of Business
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The idea is that we automate everything and the more we do the more we pass that productivity/efficiency down to people via UBI/wellfare/less working hours and when we hit star trek levels people are free run in fields, paint or just goon all day if they want to.
But we're doing the opposite, creating bullshit jobs to keep busy and pretend capitalism is working while starving and driving to extinction everyone who is not significantly wealthy while elite brag about driving innovation and the future of mankind.
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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 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...Harjaap Ahluwalia | Osgoode Hall Law School, CA (- JURIST - News)
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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 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...Mahmoud Chahrour | U. Ottawa Faculty of Law, CA (- JURIST - News)
Vibe Shift in AI Coding: Senior Developers Ship 2.5x More Than Juniors
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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.Fastly
US | 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.
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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...Sofia Jenkins | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US (- JURIST - News)
Poland to build Europe’s first of its kind small-scale nuclear power plant in Włocławek
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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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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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.Andrew Rettman (EUobserver)
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Gaza Children Without 'Strength to Speak or Even Cry,' Says Aid Group Chief
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.brad-reed (Common Dreams)
US | 'Chilling Attempt to Evade Accountability': Trump to Boycott UN Human Rights Review
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."jessica-corbett (Common Dreams)
'Fundamentally Sick': Trump Border Agents Arrest Two Firefighters Battling Washington Wildfire
"What a sad, screwed up reflection of this unhinged administration and the harm they are inflicting on America," said one immigration advocate.
GOP Investigation Pressures Wikipedia to Reveal Identities of Editors Accused of 'Bias' Against Israel
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.
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A deeper look at AI crawlers: breaking down traffic by purpose and industry
A deeper look at AI crawlers: breaking down traffic by purpose and industry
We are extending AI-related insights on Cloudflare Radar with new industry-focused data and a breakdown of bot traffic by purpose, such as training or user action. These new views help website owners better understand the impact of AI crawlers.The Cloudflare Blog
[Announcement] Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict Launches Soon
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!
Early Access Announcements - Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict Launches Soon - Forum - Path of Exile
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in reply to pepperprepper • • •Here are some neat neutrino facts:
* Neutrinos are incredibly difficult to detect.
* There are many neutrino sources, although supernovae may be the most prevalent with 99% of energy released as neutrinos vs 1% as visible light.
* Our sun radiates about 2% of its energy as neutrinos.
* They travel at the speed of light and rarely interact with normal matter. So rarely, in fact, that 99.99% of neutrinos would pass through a 10km-thick slab of lead.
* Most neutrinos pass through the entire earth without hitting a thing.
* 10^21^ nuetrinos pass through each 1" x 1" area of your body per second and, on average, you have a 25% lifetime chance of interaction with a neutrino particle.
Who knows what will be discovered!
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in reply to Pro • • •Aren’t neutrinos very small? They might have a tough time looking for the giant ones.
Joking aside, it’s good to see progress like this, hopefully they share their findings openly.
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