Linux Mint is getting an improved Cinnamon menu and new troubleshooting tools
The Linux Mint team just shared a new report on what they worked on in October, and it highlights updates to Cinnamon, better troubleshooting tools, and a few other tweaks.
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Tesla delays reveal of production Roadster 2 to April Fools' Day
Musk said he picked the date so he "could say I was just kidding" if it changes again. He had spent months teasing a reveal by the end of this year.
[Patch Notes] 3.27.0b Hotfix 3
3.27.0b Hotfix 3
- The Market now shows a warning if you're trying to buy an item that is the same Item Class but has a different price to the one you've travelled to purchase.
- Fixed a client crash in the Hall of Grandmasters.
You will need to restart your client to receive the client changes in this patch.
Patch Notes - 3.27.0b Hotfix 3 - Forum - Path of Exile
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Kanye West tells NYC rabbi he’s ‘taking accountability’ for his antisemitic tirades
The rapper, who has legally changed his name to Ye, expressed “profound remorse” for his past comments about the Jewish people and sought forgiveness for them
Apple’s latest sci-fi series Pluribus luxuriates in its mystery
An early, spoiler-free look at the show.
Apple’s latest sci-fi series Pluribus luxuriates in its mystery
Pluribus is the new show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, and it starts streaming on Apple TV on November 7th.Andrew Webster (The Verge)
Qantas releases images of ultra long range Airbus that will fly non-stop from Sydney to London and New York
The A350-1000ULR is on the assembly line in France with the fuselage sections, wings and landing gear attached
Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker convicted of federal public corruption charges
President Donald Trump has pardoned former Tennessee House speaker Glen Casada and his aide Cade Cothren.
Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety
Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".
Peru congress declares Mexican president 'persona non grata'
The declaration comes days after Peru severed diplomatic ties with Mexico - after it granted asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister.
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UK set to ban deepfake ‘nudification’ apps
Campaigners have long argued that apps allowing the creation of fake nude images need reining in.
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UK set to ban deepfake ‘nudification’ apps
Campaigners have long argued that apps allowing the creation of fake nude images need reining in.Mizy Clifton (POLITICO)
Switzerland lowers prices of 300 drugs
Swiss public health office says it has generating savings of at least CHF65 million.
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Iran’s Main Dam Supplying Tehran to Run Dry Within Days
A major dam that supplies drinking water to Iran’s capital and a neighboring province will run out of water within 15 days, a water official said on Wednesday, as the country faces a deepening water crisis.
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NATO Overtakes Russia in Ammunition Production: ‘We Are Turning the Tide,’ Rutte Says
NATO has now overtaken Russia in ammunition production, Secretary General Mark Rutte said, warning that Moscow will remain a long-term threat.
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US | Trump Officials Accused of Bullying Tactics to Kill a Climate Measure
Nations were poised to approve the first fee on pollution from ships. That’s when the Trump administration began the threats.
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New York’s Billionaires Are Bending the Knee to Zohran Mamdani
After fighting his candidacy to the bitter end, New York City billionaires are already offering to help incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Survey Shows Large Majority of Grassroots Democrats Back Primary Challenges for Schumer and Jeffries
Democrats face backlash from progressive voters as survey shows overwhelming support for primary challenges against party leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer.
Survey Shows Large Majority of Grassroots Democrats Back Primary Challenges for Schumer and Jeffries
"The grassroots are demanding change," said Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of Our Revolution.brad-reed (Common Dreams)
US | 'As Ugly and Cruel As It Gets': Trump Fights Order to Fully Fund November SNAP Benefits
As the government shutdown continues, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release full funding for 42 million Americans' November SNAP benefits. The DOJ swiftly appealed.
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'As Ugly and Cruel As It Gets': Trump Fights Order to Fully Fund November SNAP Benefits
"Families have already suffered enough, going nearly a week without SNAP," said one campaigner. "They don't deserve all of this whiplash from Republicans over the food they need to survive."jessica-corbett (Common Dreams)
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Gaza organ theft: even in death, Palestinians are not free from occupation
Human rights organisations call for an inquiry into Gaza organ theft as doctors find signs of missing organs in returned bodies.
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Government Shutdown blocks vote to release Jeffrey Epstain's files
The government shutdown is delaying proceedings in Congress’ investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, affecting a measure to require the release of files in the possession of the federal government and holding up testimony from key figures.
Mastodon 4.5
Mastodon 4.5
Quote posts, the end of missing replies, new tools for admins and better emojis. All of these and more, in our latest release.Mastodon Blog
Mastodon 4.5
Mastodon 4.5
Quote posts, the end of missing replies, new tools for admins and better emojis. All of these and more, in our latest release.Mastodon Blog
Amazon is testing an AI tool that automatically translates books into other languages
Amazon is introducing an AI tool that will automatically translate books into other languages. This should be useful for authors who self publish.
Senate GOP Kills Bill That Would Block Trump Boat Bombings and War on Venezuela
"Shame on the Republicans who continue to shirk their duty and deny their constituents a voice," said one retired US Army general.
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US 'shadow president' Stephen Miller threatens New York after Muslim socialist wins mayoral election
Stephen Miller melts down as Muslim immigrant Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor — hinting at deportations for defying Trump’s agenda
US federal judge orders officials to improve conditions for immigration detainees in Illinois facility
A US federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide better conditions for detainees in an Chicago immigration facility.
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US federal judge orders officials to improve conditions for immigration detainees in Illinois facility
A US federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide better conditions for detainees in an Chicago immigration facility. Judge Robert Gettleman of the District...Morgan Polen | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US (- JURIST - News)
US Supreme Court grants stay that restricts gender expression on passports
The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a policy to move forward that prevents nonbinary and transgender people from having gender markers on their passports that align with their chosen identity.
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US Supreme Court grants stay that restricts gender expression on passports
The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a policy to move forward that prevents nonbinary and transgender people from having gender markers on their passports that align with their chosen identity. In...Paige Miller | U. Arizona College of Law, US (- JURIST - News)
How do I torrent safely in the US if I can't afford a VPN?
Before I say anything further, yes I know how much the recommended VPNs cost. I can read. Please do not interrogate me about it.
I've been wanting to get into torrenting for a while, particularly contributing to private trackers related to music (and to a lesser extent retro games, though I don't have much original stuff to put there as it's harder to find rare games than rare music). FMHY recommends RiseUp if I must get a free VPN while I'm working on my financial situation, though I'm not sure whether it's been tested in court. What are my options, if any?
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Boeing Confirms Diverse Lineup For 2025 Dubai Airshow With 777X Flying Display
The US manufacturer is back on the airshow circuit after a couple of notable absences in recent years.
Boeing Confirms Diverse Lineup For 2025 Dubai Airshow With 777X Flying Display
Boeing will showcase a diverse lineup of military and commercial aircraft, including a 777X flying display.Jake Hardiman (Simple Flying)
Palm Beach Airport (PBI) Could Be Renamed After Donald Trump
A Florida lawmaker has proposed naming Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump. Will this pass?
US Judge Dismisses Felony Case Against Boeing Related To 2 Fatal 737 MAX Crashes
Judge drops felony charges against Boeing, sparking outrage and disbelief.
Sweden | Drone sightings halt air traffic at Gothenburg’s Landvetter Airport
Air traffic at Landvetter Airport outside Gothenburg was halted Thursday evening after drones were sighted near the airport, prompting an immediate closure of the airspace and the deployment of Swedish Armed Forces and police units.
Major U.S. Airports Brace for Flight Cuts Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
Transportation officials are preparing to reduce air traffic by 10 percent at 40 major airports across the country, a move expected to disrupt travel at several major hubs starting Friday.
Major U.S. Airports Brace for Flight Cuts Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
Aviation News – Transportation officials are preparing to reduce air traffic by 10 percent at 40 major airports across the country, a move expected to disrupt travel at several major hubs starting…aviationnews.eu
On Queer People in Climate and Energy
On Queer People in Climate and Energy
Any queer person who works on climate and energy issues—utility issues, especially—in a technical capacity of any kind is a marvel. A statistical miracle.isaac (isaac sevier)
[Announcement] Keepers of the Flame - What We’re Working On
It's been almost a week since the launch of Keepers of the Flame, and our team continues to monitor community feedback. Over the past few days, we've deployed several hotfixes and a patch to address some of the issues players have been experiencing. In this news post, we'd like to outline what we're currently working on.
- We are re-assessing the rewards from Breach monsters in map areas with an eye towards making the league mechanic encounters more rewarding directly, and thus more worth the time to engage with.
- We're aware of the feedback regarding Hive encounters, with players frustrated by having to spend too much time destroying walls before the encounter. We're investigating an option to allow a large number of walls to be destroyed at the start of the encounter.
- We have another batch of Foulborn uniques which didn't quite make it into launch and will be going in with the next restart patch.
- Outside of Breach-specific changes, we are aware of feedback from players that late endgame farming strategies are currently lacking in diversity and progression. We are putting together a list of adjustments to address this, with an emphasis on making currently underperforming strategies more competitive. We are targeting next week for the release of these changes. A larger amount of changes to this area are planned for 3.28.
We plan to deploy some of these changes, along with additional fixes and improvements, next week. Keep an eye out on the news for the full list of changes. Thank you for your continued feedback!
Announcements - Keepers of the Flame - What We’re Working On - Forum - Path of Exile
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[Announcement] Path of Exile 2 Fan Art Competition Runners Up
Early Access Announcements - Path of Exile 2 Fan Art Competition Runners Up - Forum - Path of Exile
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[Patch Notes] 3.27.0b Hotfix 2
3.27.0b Hotfix 2
- Fixed a bug where packs of monsters near Shrines were not spawning if the Shrine was located within a Breach Hive.
- The 'League Interface' bind (default 'V') can no longer trigger actions other than Breach encounter skills while in range and the encounter is in progress.
- Fixed a bug where Foulborn United in Dreams quality was not applying immediately to minion gems.
- Fixed an issue where the Black Scythe Arbalist monster from Expedition was dealing more damage than intended.
- Fixed an issue where Quick Currency UI can be unusable on object such as Strongboxes when using a controller.
- Fixed an issue where the player was unable to create Solo-Self-Found characters if they didn't have Scion unlocked when using a controller.
- Fixed two client crashes.
- Fixed an instance crash.
This patch was deployed without restarting the servers, you'll need to restart your client to patch the client changes.
Patch Notes - 3.27.0b Hotfix 2 - Forum - Path of Exile
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[Announcement] Keepers of the Flame Twitch Highlights
Announcements - Keepers of the Flame Twitch Highlights - Forum - Path of Exile
Path of Exile is a free online-only action RPG under development by Grinding Gear Games in New Zealand.Path of Exile
Hyundai AutoEver America data breach exposes SSNs, drivers licenses
Hyundai AutoEver America is notifying individuals that hackers breached the company's IT environment and gained access to personal information.
U.S. Congressional Budget Office hit by suspected foreign cyberattack
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirms it suffered a cybersecurity incident after a suspected foreign hacker breached its network, potentially exposing sensitive data.
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in reply to ScratchySoft • • •Use someone else's wifi.
I used to park my car in a Home Depot parking lot when I went to work with a laptop torrenting until the battery died.
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in reply to seathru • • •I used to do that at the Burger King that was next to my old house. I'd prop my laptop up by the window the faced the restaurant and start downloading.
Then at some point they added something to the WiFi that, after you've been connected for like 30 minutes, disconnects you. You wouldn't be banned or anything, it would just cut the connection until you go back to the captive portal and click "I Agree" again.
I feel like a lot of public WiFis these days have data caps and throttling to circumvent downloading.
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in reply to ScratchySoft • • •Go to the small local library, they usually have free wifi, sometimes without registration and if you're lucky they don't filter any traffic.
There is also a map of open wifi hotspots online which work without registration also, but I'm too lazy to dig out the link.
Ask online for somebody to share their VPN. Many subscriptions explicitly allow inviting friends and family and allow multiple simultaneous connections.
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in reply to HelloRoot • • •Local library worker here. Can confirm we don't track connections, we only tally how many use our wifi if we can figure it out. Basically the tally just includes whoever brings out their phone in the library.
Just be aware that the state can supply your library with free internet, and I'm not sure how that's set up. I personally don't like connecting to random open wifi, official or no.
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in reply to ScratchySoft • • •There’s a few free vpn providers out there. You could do a little homework and see if they are a good option. I tend to mistrust free services like that (if I’m not paying, who is, and what are they paying for?), but if you’re in a pinch it’s something to research.
Another option is to look for deals. Sometimes VPN providers will have a super sale a few times a year. I think once I got a NordVPN subscription for THREE YEARS for like $60. It’s more expensive than a single month of anything, yes, but if you can afford a onetime expense it’s nice not to have to worry about a recurring monthly cost.
Your other option is to not use torrents. Usenet is still the grand daddy of file sharing and is pretty much anonymous. Most Usenet hosts are paid, but back in the day even ISPs ran their own servers. It could be worth looking and seeing if there’s any free or low cost providers there.
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in reply to ScratchySoft • • •You can get into private trackers and trust them. Not recommended, but some do.
Generally speaking, the copyright trolls only target public trackers and DHT. There have been some instances of them making way into TL and others. Your ISP could also identify torrenting on private trackers if they wanted to, even with mitigations. In my experience and from what I hear, most ISPs do not go to these lengths.
So, there a risk doing the above. Whether or not it's worth it until you can afford a decent VPN is up to you.
Aside: Please do not use a free VPN for torrenting (or tor, for that matter). They are either like RiseUp and run on donations for people who really, really need them, or Proton which is commercial and specifically try to block or slow down the traffic. Either way, if ruins it for everyone else.
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