Electric vehicle sales grew 25% worldwide but just 6% in North America
Electric vehicle sales grew 25% worldwide but just 6% in North America
North America has bought 1.3 million EVs this year; China has bought 7.6 million.Jonathan M. Gitlin (Ars Technica)
Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency
Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency
The journalists were reporting on suspected North Korean hackers. Proton only reinstated their accounts after a public outcry.Nikita Mazurov (The Intercept)
Elon Musk is trying to silence Microsoft employees who criticize Charlie Kirk
Elon Musk is trying to silence Microsoft employees who criticize Charlie Kirk
Elon Musk has tagged Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to ask what the company is doing about Blizzard developers criticizing Charlie Kirk. Microsoft says it’s reviewing individual situations.Jay Peters (The Verge)
Africa Just Launched Its Own Internet — And Google Should Be Terrified
🌍 Africa Just Launched Its Own Internet — And Google Should Be Terrified
How the Continental Internet Exchange is rewriting the rules of the digital ageJournal
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Russia’s war against Ukraine
Firefighters work at the site of a Russian drone strike on Sept. 12, 2025 in Sumy, Ukraine. In the morning, Russia attacked the city with two drones. The strike destroyed a car repair shop. Rescuers pulled the body of a 65-year-old security guard from the rubble. (Yehor Kryvoruchko / Kordon.Media / Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)
Ukraine-Russia peace talks on ‘pause,’ Kremlin says. When asked about the Ukraine-Russia talks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov replied that communication channels have been established and exist, but as of now, “it’s more accurate to say there is a pause” in dialogue.
US envoy Kellogg’s presence shields Kyiv ‘no worse than Patriots,’ Zelensky says, urges US aid. “Every time you are here, General, we can sleep a little more. We would like you to travel to all Ukrainian cities,” Zelensky said at the annual Yalta European Strategy meeting.
Prince Harry, Polish and UK foreign ministers arrive in Kyiv. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski’s visit came days after the largest Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace during a mass strike on Ukraine, in what Polish officials describe as a “deliberately targeted” strike and provocation.
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Poland, Ukraine to train downing drones on Polish territory, Warsaw says. The Polish Defense Ministry clarified on Sept. 12 that Ukrainian and Polish specialists will practice the use of drones and anti-drone systems only on Polish territory.
Russian offensive in Sumy Oblast ‘completely thwarted,’ Zelensky says. “As of today, we can state that the Russian offensive operation on Sumy has been completely thwarted by our forces,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 12, citing front-line reports from Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Over 130,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation. The latest reported death toll includes 36,568 volunteers, 18,261 recruited prisoners, 14,797 mobilized troops, and 2,777 mercenaries.
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Ukraine war latest: Key Russian oil hub suspends operations, SBU says
Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) drones struck Primorsk, Russia’s largest oil-loading port on the Baltic Sea, overnight on Sept. 12, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent. Fires broke out at one of the vessels and a pumping station, forcing the suspension of oil shipments.
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Human cost of Russia’s war
Russian attacks kill 6, injure 26 in Ukraine over past day. Ukrainian forces downed 33 out of the 40 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Six drones struck three different locations, according to the statement.
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International response
NATO to launch ‘Eastern Sentry‘ in response to Russian drone attack on Poland. The Russian attack on Poland exposed serious holes in NATO’s air defenses.
US vows to defend ‘every inch‘ of NATO territory after Russian drone incursion into Poland. “The United States stands by our NATO allies in the face of these alarming airspace violations,” said acting U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Dorothy Shea, addressing the 15-member Security Council.
‘I’m not gonna defend anybody‘ — Trump says days after Poland shoots down Russian drones. “I’m not gonna defend anybody but they were actually knocked down and they fell. But you should not be close to Poland anyway,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.
UK pledges $193 million in Ukraine aid, hits Russia with new sanctions. “Putin’s bombardment of Ukrainian civilians, his stalling and delaying in internationally-backed peace talks, and his blatant disregard for human life must end,” U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said.
EU renews Russia sanctions despite pushback from Hungary, Slovakia. The sanctions list includes Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, top military officials, lawmakers, oligarchs, propagandists, mercenaries, and individuals responsible for the abduction of Ukrainian children from occupied territories.
Poland sees no reason to sever diplomatic ties with Russia after drone attack, foreign minister says. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland sees no reason to sever diplomatic ties with Russia, noting that it has already limited the activities of Russian diplomats in several regions.
Lithuania ready to close border with Belarus immediately if provoked, minister says. “If something happens — a drone, a provocation, or suspicious troop movements — we can do it,” Lithuanian Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovic said.
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'No way': Democratic donors balk at donating to Biden's presidential library
Democratic donors balk at donating to Biden's presidential library
Former President Joe Biden is running into a problem in his nascent effort to raise money for a presidential library: Donors are checked out.“I want an $800,000 refund,” said John Morgan, a Florida-based personal injury lawyer.Natasha Korecki (NBC News)
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Never steal a hacker’s girlfriend’s phone: How an expert exposed a global network of thieves
Never steal a hacker’s girlfriend’s phone: How an expert exposed a global network of thieves
Gangs that rob gadgets are looking for new ways to extract more value from them. An expert analyzed the work of one organization as it was dismantled by the policeJordi Pérez Colomé (Ediciones EL PAÍS S.L.)
People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk
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Over thirty people across the country have been fired, put on leave, investigated or faced calls to resign because of social media posts criticizing Charlie Kirk or expressing schadenfreude about the conservative influencer's assassination earlier this week, according to an analysis by NPR.
Several people fired after clampdown on speech over Charlie Kirk shooting
Teachers, firefighters and military personnel among those who lost jobs after posting their opinion on social mediaRichard Luscombe (The Guardian)
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‘Afghanistan earthquake’ images used by major UK media outlets( MailOnline, Daily Express, Mirror, The Sun and The Times) were likely made with AI
‘Afghanistan earthquake’ images used by major UK media outlets were likely made with AI – Full Fact
The Times, Mirror and others have now removed the images after Full Fact got in contact.fullfact.org
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China Plans to Dominate a Key Semiconductor Material(Polysilicon).
- Polysilicon is often described as one of the purest materials on Earth. It is used as the substrate material for a range of products, most importantly chips and solar panels.
- Beijing has provided significant support to its domestic polysilicon industry to establish Chinese firms as the dominant global suppliers of solar-grade polysilicon and is seeking to push its firms to expand their share of semiconductor-grade polysilicon.
- Chinese overproduction of polysilicon and silicon carbide is causing the global price for these materials to crater, undermining the short- and long-term financial viability of leading firms in the United States and allied countries.
- Forced labor has already been linked to China’s critical minerals sector, in particular rare earth mining and refining, increasing the likelihood that forced labor is integrated into China’s polysilicon supply chain.
- The Commerce Department has launched a Section 232 investigation into polysilicon and derivative products, providing a unique opportunity to ensure that critical infrastructure supply chains do not become dependent on Chinese inputs.
- The administration should prohibit imports of Chinese-origin or -linked polysilicon or derivative products, and require products containing Chinese-origin or -linked polysilicon to document that no forced labor was used in their production.
- The departments of Commerce, Defense, and Treasury should support U.S.-based expansion of polysilicon and silicon-carbide production capacity.
China Plans to Dominate a Key Semiconductor Material
Beijing has provided significant support to its domestic polysilicon industry in a drive to establish Chinese firms as the dominant global suppliers of solar-grade polysilicon—and it wants its firms to expand their share of semiconductor-grade polysi…Alex Rubin (Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF)
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Non è un elisir, ma ci va vicino: il Jiaogulan
Ma non è una favola. Il Jiaogulan è un potentissimo adattogeno che aiuta il tuo corpo a reagire meglio allo stress. Leggi il nostro post per scoprire come, dalla salute del cuore alla gestione della glicemia, questo alleato naturale può fare la differenza per il tuo benessere.
Jiaogulan: La "Pianta dell'Immortalità" – Un Tesoro della Fitoterapia per il Tuo Benessere
Jiaogulan: La "Pianta dell'Immortalità Oggi facciamo un percorso affascinante nel mondo della fitoterapi...Giuliano (Blogger)
Introducing quote posts
Introducing quote posts
Over the years, we’ve learned just how essential quoting is to many of you. Here's a deep dive on how quote posts will work on Mastodon.Mastodon Blog
The iPhone 17 square selfie camera is a bigger deal than you think
The iPhone 17 square selfie camera is a bigger deal than you think
The iPhone 17's new square camera sensor could lead to another selfie revolution for Apple.Devindra Hardawar (Engadget)
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Lo snack croccante che ti "frigge" dentro
Se consumi questi prodotti regolarmente, senza saperlo stai dando un carico extra al tuo corpo. Grassi raffinati, tossine da cottura e un mix di sodio e additivi possono contribuire a infiammazione, problemi metabolici e molto altro.
Leggi il nostro post per capire cosa mangi e come fare scelte più informate, senza rinunciare a tutto.
Snack Industriali Fritti: Se Non Vuoi Essere "Fritto" Anche Tu, Leggi Qui!
Dopo aver parlato dell'importanza di lavare bene la nostra frutta e verdura, immergiamoci in un altro aspetto cruciale della nostra ali...Giuliano (Blogger)
« Not Even The “Tech Bros” Want Their Own “Tech”» — «Nemmeno i Techbro Vogliono la propria Tecnologia »
A proposito dei ricchi e motivi per odiarli, ho trovato questo video che spiega quanto la situazione è greve con la Valle del Silicio… o meglio, ciò che un tempo era il posto del silicio e oggi è diventato il posto dello schifo, il quartier generale di centinaia di signori del male digitale, per mano […]
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EU countries delay decision on 2040 climate target | dpa international
The move came after German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider backed down from his demand that EU environment ministers should decide on the target this month.EU leaders are expected to discuss the new climate law at a summit in October.
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Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency
Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency
The journalists were reporting on suspected North Korean hackers. Proton only reinstated their accounts after a public outcry.Nikita Mazurov (The Intercept)
Justice Department Sues Uber for Denying Rides to Passengers with Service Dogs, Wheelchairs
cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/37354567
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If Silksong was made by other companies...
- YouTube
Profitez des vidéos et de la musique que vous aimez, mettez en ligne des contenus originaux, et partagez-les avec vos amis, vos proches et le monde entier.www.youtube.com
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Legal Win
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Just got word that the court dismissed several of WP Engine and Silver Lake’s most serious claims — antitrust, monopolization, and extortion have been knocked out! These were by far the most signif…Matt (Matt Mullenweg)
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Justice Department Sues Uber for Denying Rides to Passengers with Service Dogs, Wheelchairs
The Department’s civil complaint alleges that Uber and its drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities; impose impermissible surcharges by charging cleaning fees for service animal shedding and cancellation fees to riders whom Uber has unlawfully denied service; and refuse to reasonably modify Uber’s policies, practices, or procedures, where necessary, to avoid discriminating against riders with disabilities, including by denying individuals with mobility disabilities the option to sit in the front seat when needed. Due to Uber’s ride denials, individuals with disabilities have experienced significant delays, missed appointments, and have been left stranded in inclement weather.
Justice Department Sues Uber for Denying Rides to Passengers with Service Dogs, Wheelchairs
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. for discriminating against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs.www.justice.gov
Social Bias in AI: Re-coding Innovation through Algorithmic Political Capitalism
Social Bias in AI: Re-coding Innovation through Algorithmic Political Capitalism - AI & SOCIETY
This research examines the social dynamics underpinning algorithmic bias, proposing a framework for addressing these issues through the lens of algorithmic political capitalism.SpringerLink
Circuits invisible to the naked eye: New technique shrinks microchips beyond current size limits
Researchers discover new methods for making smaller microchips
New materials and a novel process could aid efforts to develop smaller, faster, and affordable microchips to power a range of modern electronicsThe Hub
High-tech “replacement parts” offer hope to millions: From robotic hands and arms to soft heart pumps, biomaterials, 3D-printed muscles and more
High-tech “replacement parts” offer hope to millions
From robotic hands and arms to soft heart pumps, biomaterials, 3D-printed muscles and more, rapid advancements in robotics and biotechnology are giving rise to new techniques for repairing the human body.actu.epfl.ch
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Abbiamo bisogno di un mondo cucito su misura?
Buongiorno a tutti, sono Erika e apro con piacere un piccolo mondo dedicato al cucito.
Perché potremmo avere bisogno di questo spazio? Perché cucire è un intimo atto politico, di resistenza ma soprattutto di amore.
Per approfondire questo aspetto consiglio la lettura di ‘I fili della vita’, Clare Hunter, edito da Bollati Boringhieri.
Ma inoltrandoci un po’ più nel vivo della questione, vi propongo una delle mille possibilità con le quali approcciarsi al mondo del cucito e sarei felice di sapere la vostra.
Cucire la necessità.
Parliamo di cucito sartoriale e creativo, senza distinzione. Reinizia la scuola, ci serve un astuccio: cuciamolo. Abbiamo le mestruazioni e ci rendiamo conto che abbiamo voglia di fare la differenza, disegnandoci un cartamodello di assorbenti su misura. Mutande lise? Cuciamocene un bel paio! Grembiule per non sporcarci? Ecco fatto!
Non si arriva a fare tutto dall’oggi al domani, ma con il sostegno dei tanti account che condividono gratuitamente le loro esperienze, qualche libro e qualche modellista che vi vende le sue preziose idee su carta (la conoscete mammaconstoffa, Elisa Masi?) ), ecco che abbiamo le basi per partire!
A proposito, urgono contenuti liberi anche su #peertube. Chi si propone? 😀
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Ancor si muove fuori dagli abissi l'orrido groviglio che fiorisce tra i coralli notturni - Il blog di Jacopo Ranieri
Ancor si muove fuori dagli abissi l'orrido groviglio che fiorisce tra i coralli notturni - Il blog di Jacopo Ranieri
Era l’apice di una giornata di pesca come tutte le altre, quando tirando a bordo la rete a strascico di questa nostra imbarcazione, ci rendemmo all’improvviso conto di aver tratto a bordo un araldo di Yog Sothoth, Mietitore degli Abissi.Jacopo (Il blog di Jacopo Ranieri)
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in reply to Sunshine (she/her) • • •And the majority of Mastodon users will think that Gargron has introduced quote-posts to the Fediverse.
What next to nobody on Mastodon knows is that the Fediverse has had quote-posts for a bit over 15 years, namely since the launch of Mistpark (today known as Friendica) in 2010. That's not only longer than the term "Fediverse" is old, it's also longer than Mastodon has been around.
For as long as Mastodon has existed, it has been possible to quote-post just about anyone and anything on Mastodon.
Oh, and for as long as Mastodon will exist, the non-Fediverse will be able to quote-post any and all public Mastodon toots with zero resistance, opt-in or opt-out or not.