Jeffrey Epstein Victims Reveal They’re Compiling Own Client List
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Jeffrey Epstein Victims Reveal They’re Compiling Own Client List
Six survivors of Epstein’s crimes came together to speak to NBC News.Catherine Bouris (The Daily Beast)
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Improving accessibility in the Fediverse and the ATmosphere
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One way that fedi is really unique is that so many people take the time to put alt-text on their images -- so low-vision and blind people participate much more fully than on other social networks. That said, at least half the images on most instances don't have alt-text. And alt-text is only one of many aspects of accessibility -- while some fedi software works well for people using screenreaders and other assistive technology, there's still a lot of room for improvement. Meanwhile on Bluesky and the ATmosphere ... well let's just say there's even more room for improvement.
So, let's make things better!
As a first step, let's focus on gathering information -- resources, tips, known issues, suggestions for improvements, and best practices or sources of inspiration in other software. There are some specific questions in the replies (and a few examples of resources) but really anything accessibility-related is good. This is brainstorming, so It's fine if to suggest something that's not fully fleshed out!
Please share your perspectives here, or in this CryptPad form if you prefer.
I'll collect the responses and follow up with a post here, on the Nexus of Privacy newsletter , and on the #accessibility hashtag. I've already talked with a couple of development teams who are interested in finding out what they can do, and since user education is an important aspect as well there will be plenty of ways people who aren't developers can help too!
And if you're interested in helping out on this project, please let me know! (1/N) 🧵
#fediverse #accessibility #activitypub
Improving accessibility in the fediverse and the ATmosphere
One wonderful feature of many of the communities in the fediverse is that so many many people take the time to put alt-text on their images – so low-vision and blind people can participate much more fully than on other social networks.Jon (The Nexus Of Privacy)
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Here's a few examples of accessibility resources to start things out (bearing in mind that I am not an accessibility expert!):
- For Mastodon, @WeirdWriter's Mastodon for writers/readers and Sarah Higley's (somewhat older, so not necessarily up-to-date) An oversimplified guide to setting up Mastodon are two good getting-started resources written with an accessibility focus. @FediTips page on How do I use Mastodon through a screen reader has links to several other useful resources, including Mona tutorials and a Spanish-language guide to using NVDA with Mastodon, and Accessibility resources for Mastodon and compatible software has a few more links.
Are there similar pages for other software, or other pages for Mastodon?
- Suggestions on how to write good alt-text from the American Federation for the Blind, WebAIM, Harvard's Digital Accessibility page are hopefully useful for everybody -- and so are the best practices near the end of Emoji and Low Vision, from Perkins school for the Blind.
- For developers,. testers, and content writers, @wai (the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative) and @webaim have a lot of resources. WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools and WebAIM's contrast checker are useful free tools to help check different aspects of accessibility. Keep in mind that these don't substitute for manual testing, or usability testing with people with disabilities! Still, they're very helpful at finding some glaring (and typically easy to fix) problems.
What do people think of these resources, and are there others you'd recomment?
Accessibility Fundamentals Overview
Accessibility resources free online from the international standards organization: W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) (Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI))
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Fediverse for writers/readers., Sightless Scribbles
A fabulously gay blind author.sightlessscribbles.com
Czech Election Favorite Vows Tax Cuts and No to Euro If in Power
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Da commesso della Rinascente al blu Armani, la rivoluzione dello stile di Re Giorgio: la videoscheda
https://www.lastampa.it/cronaca/2025/09/04/video/da_commesso_della_rinascente_al_blu_armani_la_rivoluzione_dello_stile_di_re_giorgio_la_videoscheda-15295156/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Da commesso della Rinascente al blu Armani, la rivoluzione dello stile di Re Giorgio: la videoscheda
Un percorso unico. Da commesso alla Rinascente a fondatore di un impero della moda, Giorgio Armani ha lasciato il segno con il celebre blu Armani e la giacca d…La Stampa
I wasnt sure how he was going to go about this but im very impressed. This video blew up a bit too haha
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#youtube #galaxyz #zflip #innovation #phone #smartphone #computing #tech #blackberry #Samsung #iphone
Tell the Post: Are you getting a coronavirus vaccine?
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Posted into Health @health-WashPost
Oh No! It's raining.
Instant umbrella mode from the Glossy Ibis
#nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK #BirdScrolling
"Si Marine Le Pen ne se présente pas, Jordy va prendre sa place". Entre la fille de Jean-Marie Le Pen et Bardella, c'est à nouveau la grande entente, selon la direction du RN. En coulisses, les deux têtes du parti d'extrême-droite se préparent à une guerre fratricides avant 2027 et même avant, si Macron prononce une nouvelle dissolution. Mon article à lire sur @off off-investigation.fr/rn-la-gue…
#Politique #RN #MarineLePen #ExtremeDroite #Bardella #Off #Presidentielle #Macron #Gouvernement
RN : la guerre Bardella – Le Pen aura bien lieu
Alors que le RN caracole en tête des sondages, dans l’ombre, Marine Le Pen et Jordan Bardella se préparent à une guerre fratricide.Off Investigation
Macugnaga, il commissario prefettizio è arrivato in municipio scortato dai carabinieri
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Macugnaga, il commissario prefettizio è arrivato in municipio scortato dai carabinieri
Primo giorno di lavoro a Macugnaga per Gerardo Corvatta, nominato dal prefetto del Vco Matilde Pirrera commissario prefettizio del borgo ai piedi della parete …La Stampa
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Today on Okazu – Whale Store xoxo
Okazu Staff Writer Frank Hecker says of this oddly named Thai Live-action drama that it is sapphic comfort food, not as delicious as it might have been, but still good enough to satisfy Yuri fans hungry for down-home unpretentious fare.
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Comment la volaille importée s'est imposée dans l'assiette des Français
La volaille est devenue la viande la plus consommée en France. Un appétit rassasié par des importations à bas coût et de faible qualité, au détriment d’une filière française qui s’interroge sur la stratégie à mener.Sonia Reyne (Alternatives Economiques)
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I’m a High Schooler. AI Is Demolishing My Education.
The end of critical thinking in the classroomAshanty Rosario (The Atlantic)
⚠️🇺🇸CIA Officer Sounds Urgent Alarm on Trump Insider at NSA (MeidasTouch Network VIDEO) #Ukraine #Paris #Rome #London #Berlin #Finland #Brussels #Denmark #NukesForUkraine #Germany #UN #France #Italy #OSCE #PACE #CoE #SouthKorea #Press #News #Taiwan #Media #Japan #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #EuropeanUnion #russiaUkraineWar #11yrInvasionofUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #TrumpIsARussianAsset
A imagem mostra uma captura de tela do site DownDetector, uma ferramenta que monitora e relata problemas de disponibilidade de serviços online. No topo, o logotipo do DownDetector é exibido em vermelho e branco, com a frase "by Ookla" abaixo. A interface é dividida em três seções, cada uma representando um serviço diferente: Steam, Nintendo eShop e PlayStation Network.
A seção do Steam, à esquerda, apresenta um gráfico vermelho que indica um aumento significativo no número de relatos de problemas, com uma linha vermelha destacando um pico. O logotipo do Steam é visível abaixo do gráfico.
A seção do Nintendo eShop, no centro, mostra um gráfico azul com um aumento moderado no número de relatos de problemas, indicado por uma linha azul. O logotipo do Nintendo eShop está abaixo do gráfico.
A seção do PlayStation Network, à direita, apresenta um gráfico azul com flutuações mais pronunciadas, indicando variações no número de relatos de problemas. O logotipo do PlayStation Network está abaixo do gráfico.
No topo da página, há uma barra de navegação com opções em espanhol, incluindo "CL" (Chile), "Para negocios" e "Sobre nos".
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#Murdockinations #blog
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Fahrenheit 451 and the MaGA Reality Show
Murdockinations – A deep dive into horror, sci-fi, film, screenwriting, psychology, politics, and thought-provoking stories by JZ Murdock.jzmurdock.blogspot.com
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Ich tu was ich kann: Die Mastodönekes – meine Lieblinge im August: wird noch ergänzt Croco: Überall ist Wunderland, überall ist Leben – Lieblingsposts im August: https://crocodylus.netbib
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Time to call your reps! Find even more reasons to call here: 5calls.org/
* Demand the release of ALL the Epstein case files.
* Impeach RFK and ensure vaccine access.
* No AI Death Panels - no use of AI to pay companies to reject care.
* (Governor and Reps) Stop and resist Trump's attempts to take over cities.
* Demand fair maps in Texas and nationwides- Blue states should go on the offensive.
Find your rep here: house.gov/representatives/find…
For your Senators:
Senator Schiff: 202-224-3841
Senator Padilla: 202-224-3553 (Fresno 559-497-5109 and Sacramento 916-448-2787)
Governor Newsom: 916-445-2841
#politics #democrats #democracy #california #santaclara #USPol #CAPol
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any musicians of fedi? preferably those who are queer and trans.
it feels really lonely to be one of the few musicians here in a platform where people talk about linux all the time.
#music #musicians #musiciansofmastodon #transMusician #transartist
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In sala d’assaggio oltre 80 etichette selezionate con la Guida Vini di Vignaioli Artigiani Maretti Editore, produzioni artigianali, seminari dedicati Cesanese di Affile e ai vini nipponici con TOSHIYUKI HATTORI.
Musica, cineforum e conviviale finale faranno da cornice all’esperienza di Vini Autentici.
#ViniAutentici #vininaturali #wine
＜OPEN＞象徴的なデザインと向上したサウンドにGalaxy AIを統合し魅力的な価格で提供 「Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE」本日予約開始・9月19日（金）発売 - YAYAFA
サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社は、Samsung Galaxy Budsシリーズから新たにエントリーモデルとなる「Samsung Galaxy Buds3YAYAFA
Polo elétrico chega em 2026 e estreia "nova Era ID" na Volkswagen
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Posted into Veículos @ve-culos-canaltech
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Con la imposizione del blocco navale della Striscia di Gaza a partire dal 2007, con la complicità della comunità internazionale, Israele ha strappato i principi basilari di diritto del mare, che garantiscono il passaggio inoffensivo attraverso le acque territoriali delle imbarcazioni che…
Fulvio Vassallo Paleologo
Sulla illegittimità del blocco navale di Gaza
Con la imposizione del blocco navale della Striscia di Gaza a partire dal 2007, con la complicità della comunità internazionale, Israele ha strappato iFulvio Vassallo Paleologo (Pressenza)
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Hollow Knight: Silksong is out now with Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck support gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/holl…
Hollow Knight: Silksong is out now with Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck support
After a long time for fans waiting on it, Hollow Knight: Silksong is now officially out and it arrives with Native Linux support and it's Steam Deck Verified.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Azzurra Barbuto irride la missione umanitaria, definendola "crociera verso Gaza"
L'impressione è che la signora Azzurra Barbuto sappia solo odiare chiunque non sia di estrema destra.Gayburg
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Tagesschau:
„Laut der repräsentativen Umfrage könnte die AfD bei einer Wahl derzeit mit 39 Prozent der Stimmen rechnen.
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Die CDU würde auf 27 Prozent zurückfallen, die SPD würde zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt mit 7 Prozent knapp unter ihrem Rekordtiefstand der letzten Landtagswahl liegen.“
Das mit dem „AfD inhaltlich stellen“ läuft richtig gut bei der CDU.
Vielleicht doch mal über einen Verbotsantrag nachdenken, eh die AfD die Chance hat die CDU zu verbieten, well sie überall an der Macht und andere wichtige Positionen besetzt hat? Wie das so laufen kann, sieht ja durchaus grad in den USA, wenn man zu faul ist, in die eigene deutsche Geschichte zu schauen und daraus zu lernen!
Aber hey! Lieber jetzt erstmal das Sozialsystem kaputtmachen und das Bürgergeld kürzen! Das hilft bestimmt gegen die AfD…
📚 Neues Arbeitspapier zu #Solawi & Social Media 📸
👉 Das Arbeitspapier findet ihr hier: zenodo.org/records/16810940
In dem Papier mit dem Titel „Solawi & Social Media“ geht es darum, wie Solidarische Landwirtschaften Soziale Medien nutzen können, um Mitglieder zu binden und neue zu gewinnen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Soziale Medien ein noch in großen Teilen unausgeschöpftes Potenzial haben, eine engere Verbindung von Solawi und Mitgliedern zu gestalten.
#SocialMedia #Landwirtschaft #Mitglieder
Solawi & Social Media
Die Studie untersucht Chancen und Barrieren der Social-Media-Nutzung in Betrieben der Solidarischen Landwirtschaft (Solawi) in Deutschland.Zenodo
amo scrollare fra i reel, perché sono veramente una gran brutta persona,
ma là fuori è pieno di gente che non sa fare nulla, ma vuole comunque spiegarci come farlo al meglio.
The Browser Company of New York (Arc Browser, Dia Browser) has been acquired by Atlassian
Shared via Dia's newsletter and on Atlassian's blog, BCNY has been acquired by Atlassian for an undisclosed sum:
atlassian.com/blog/announcemen…
Welcoming The Browser Company to Atlassian - Work Life by Atlassian
Atlassian has entered into an agreement to acquire The Browser Company of New York, the team behind the incredible Dia and Arc browsers.aleaf@atlassian.com (Work Life by Atlassian)
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Academics are supposed to be communicators. 🫤
(I think I'll content myself with translating my funny little stories.)
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Before the onslaught of California wildfires forced me out of the mountains, I had a blissful 48 hours camping at Brightman Flat in the Sierras. My site was right next to the Stanislaus River, and it was pure bliss. (More about the hike soon...)
I landed here on Labor Day, and it was practically empty. A stark contrast to the circus and hordes of people at nearby Pinecrest Lake. Just drive a few miles away from the crowds, and you'll find peace...
#Camping #Mountains #california
Careto exploring the inside of an abandoned old stone stelement
🚩 Lazarim, Portugal
📅 05/03/2025
#Portugal #Mask #Masks #tradition #Photography #Photo #Art #Portrait #Sony #SonyAlpha #Europe #Travel #festivity #color #festival #photooftheday #Foto #Fotografia #Portrait #pixelfed #Lazarim #Entrudo #Careto
🚩 Lazarim, Portugal
📅 03/03/2025
#Portugal #Mask #Masks #tradition #Photography #Photo #Art #Portrait #Sony #SonyAlpha #Europe #Travel #festivity #color #festival #photooftheday #Foto #Fotografia #Portrait #pixelfed #Lazarim #Entrudo #Careto
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Google Fined $379 Million by French Regulator for Cookie Consent Violations
Google fined $379M by CNIL for invalid cookie consent; failure to comply risks €100K daily penalty.The Hacker News
Fight Chat Control - Protect Digital Privacy in the EU
Learn about the EU Chat Control proposal and contact your representatives to protect digital privacy and encryption.fightchatcontrol.eu
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Good grief!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_at_the_1904_Summer_Olympics_–_Men%27s_marathon
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Anon Opin (@anon_opin@mastodon.social)
How has a movie never been made about the 1904 Olympic marathon? If you don't know, Google it. 280 characters will never do the insanity of that race justice.Mastodon
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Found it, thanks! I just go into notifications, then hit the wheel thing. I thought it should be under my profile thing, but not.
@4d3fect
Oh brilliant, you found it! 👍
By the way, the very latest version of web Mastodon changes the ⚙️ into <> but they're in the same place and do the same thing.
Generally on Masto the icon in the top right corner of a column lets you adjust that section's settings.
"you can add panels I think. I have 3. my feed, notifications, and local/other/all servers choices."
You can add panels if you're in advanced web mode. In default web mode they're in a menu of options on right.
Starting today, the Swiss Post sells a special stamp to commemorate the granting of the patent for the toilet cleaner with the special duck design 45 years ago to Swiss inventor Walter Düring-Orlob.
And yes, it smells like the citrus version of the cleaner.
#philately #stamps #Switzerland #MoistvonLipwig #TerryPratchett #WCEnte #MadeinSwitzerland
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A Xunta quere un “chiringuito” propio para as praias galegas
Zakaria is chronically injured and totally reliant on friends . The IOF is advancing into Gaza City, and he needs help with food, shelter, supplies, transportation to displace ASAP
830/1000 by tomorrow night. This is all that has been raised...ever. chuffed.org/project/zakaria
@palestine @mutualaid
#MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #Gaza #Ukraine
Save Zakaria: Gaza Survivor with a Ukrainian Family
I'm Divya, and I'm a scientist based in the UK. I'm helping my friend Zakaria raise funds to help his family survive. We got in touch through mutual friends and I was moved by his story—one of resilience in the face of the impossible.Chuffed
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no, @giochi è l'account su manstodon.uno, mentre @giochi@diggita.com è il gruppo su cui puoi pubblicare automaticamente il tuo messaggio.
basta aggingere @diggita.com all'attale tag ;)
Pontón acusa Rueda de "traizón" ao pobo galego mentres Besteiro critica o "seguidismo obsceno" do presidente da Xunta a Feixóo
Appuntini di viaggio, 5/n
Jesenice. Area espositiva in quello che fu un capannone industriale. Fotografie, i vecchi carriponte, i vecchi trenini, testimoniano il passato.
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