A federal judge ruled that fair use allowed Anthropic to train Claude on copyrighted books—but decided to send misguided “piracy” claims to trial. Facing copyright's ridiculous statutory penalties, Anthropic agreed to pay a record-breaking $1.5 billion to settle. nytimes.com/2025/09/05/technol…
Anyway I guess I'm kind of an air quality nerd... I'm the guy who in 2015 well before the pandemic normalized masks, showed up to kids soccer practices wearing an N95 because of allergies... I'm the guy who has a HEPA air filter in every room in the house. We are the family who had very acceptable levels of indoor air quality when fires burned on the hills near us in 2020 so that we couldnt see across our backyard from smoke... I may be overzealous in promoting air quality...
Cory Doctorow traces the downward spiral from the heady days of '90s #tech-optimism through to today's rotten "enshitternet." You'll meet everyone from visionaries to villains to regular people just trying to survive in today's online world. And you'll discover who broke the internet — and, more importantly, a plan to fix it. cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/135…
OMG was reminded that a lot of y’all have never seen the OG Alien, Star Wars, Blade Runner or Close Encounters on the big screen and i’ve suddenly felt more than ancient. i feel pre-historic.
"Statues may be serious by design, but when people interact with them in just the right way, the results are pure comedy. In this playful collection, we’ve gathered ten perfectly timed photos where visitors bring stone and bronze to life—creating illusions, jokes, and unexpected stories in public spaces across the world. From statues kicking back […] The post Playing With Statues (12 Photos)
Statues may be serious by design, but when people interact with them in just the right way, the results are pure comedy. In this playful collection, we’ve gathered ten perfectly timed photos where visitors bring stone and bronze to life—creating illusions, jokes, and unexpected stories in public spaces across the world. From statues kicking back to share a phone screen to a child seamlessly joining a bronze line of kids, these moments blend humor, art, and spontaneity.
A young boy wearing a blue backpack stands in perfect sync with a row of bronze children sculptures, making him appear as part of the installation. The pose and facial expression complete the illusion with subtle humor.
2. Tug of Dog
A Labrador interacts with a sculpture mid-pull, making it seem like it’s biting the statue dog’s tail to help pull the whole group.
3. Sad Together
A little girl in a red dress sits curled up beside a statue posed in the exact same way. The peaceful garden setting and mirrored body language give a surprising emotional resonance to this scene.
4. Hair Flip
Caught mid-motion, a woman appears to be smacked in the face by a statue. The playful timing gives this otherwise elegant stone sculpture a mischievous twist.
5. Tug-of-War
A man playfully joins a dramatic bronze sculpture depicting a woman pulling a child away. He grabs the child’s extended arm, completing the scene as if caught in a tug-of-war between two parents.
6. Dragged Away
A man lies on the ground with one leg lifted, positioned so it looks like the bronze statue of Ronald Reagan is dragging him across the pavement by the foot.
7. The Sneaky Luggage Thief
A tourist leans down to grab the suitcase of a couple embracing in a statue, looking over his shoulder as if caught mid-theft. The casual outfit and comic timing sell the scene.
8. Lady Liberty’s Lighter — Statue of Liberty, New York, USA
A tourist angles his head to appear as if he’s lighting a cigarette from the flame of the Statue of Liberty. Clever positioning and perspective tricks turn this iconic statue into a personal lighter.
9. Nose Pick
A man stands in front of a bust with its finger raised, aligning his face so it appears the statue is picking his nose. Childish humor, perfectly executed.
10. Scroll Buddy
A man sits on a bench next to a robed bronze figure and holds his phone out, appearing to show the statue something on the screen. The statue’s bowed head and posture make it look like it’s genuinely interested.
11. The Policeman’s Belly
A street statue of a rotund policeman gets attention from passersby, with visitors often stopping to rub the shiny bronze belly for luck.
12. The Weight of Grief — Reno, Nevada
A child reaches out to touch The Weight of Grief by Celeste Roberge, a crouching figure made of welded steel filled with river stones. The sculpture embodies the crushing burden of sorrow, turning heavy material into a deeply human form that resonates with loss and memory.
Advancing the conservation and understanding of Wyoming's migratory hooved animals (mule deer, elk, pronghorn, etc.). The Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is led by USGS federal researchers.
Рассвет на озере Солнце только-только показалось из-за деревьев, мелко нашинковав утренний туман на полоски пробившимися сквозь листву лучиками. И в утренней, не зябкой ещё по осеннему прохладе, разлилось тепло, предвещая по летнему тёплый день... #photography #WTphoto #nature #landscape #lake #природа #пейзаж #озеро
One of the big myths at the heart of the Abundance lobby is that we have actual scarcity now. We do not. We have abundance already, maintained by state violence. We need redistribution not deregulation.
The Abundance lobby is about rebranding neoliberalism rather than making structural changes to redistribute the abundance that already exists. Which is why it's funded by Silicon Valley and Koch-backed projects seeded by venture capitalists.
We should always remember that economic consolidation equates to economic and political decision-making power. The richest people in the world are deciding what gets built what gets invested in and of course, whom it benefits, which is themselves.
If there’s any lack, it’s because what they want to build make some money has nothing to do with whether everyone else prospers. We live in a world where mutual prosperity is wholly irrelevant.
Abito bimba in popeline 100% cotone certificato GOTS. Cucio robe tentando di guadagnarmi da vivere. Cucio più o meno di tutto. Autodidatta, ho iniziato un anno fa e sono aperta a sperimentazioni. Studio modellistica nelle ore buche e propongo prezzi accessibili che mi consentano di cucire sempre di più e sempre con più precisione e tecnica. Se sei interessat*, contattami!
come accennavo nella precedente presentazione, cercavo un luogo dove poter far vetrina delle 'robe che cucio'.
sono completamente autodidatta e mi muovo con il passaparola per ricevere commissioni per consolidare tecniche e ampliare gli orizzonti, oltre che per guadagnarmi da vivere.
studio modellistica appena ho un attimo, ma mi appoggio anche ad artigiani modellisti che creano cartamodelli che poi cucirò per voi (adulti e bambini).
uso solo tessuti certificati, da rivenditori scelti.
come piattaforma ho scelto di utilizzare Pixelfed.uno.
sperando di non sbagliare proverò a linkare la mia vetrina.
fatemi sapere se l'operazione è andata a buon fine, grazie
Abito bimba in popeline 100% cotone certificato GOTS. Cucio robe tentando di guadagnarmi da vivere. Cucio più o meno di tutto. Autodidatta, ho iniziato un anno fa e sono aperta a sperimentazioni. Studio modellistica nelle ore buche e propongo prezzi accessibili che mi consentano di cucire sempre di più e sempre con più precisione e tecnica. Se sei interessat*, contattami!
> A classified Israeli army database indicates that the vast majority of the 6,000 Palestinians who have been arrested in Gaza and held in appalling conditions in Israeli detention are civilians … > Both rights groups and Israeli soldiers have described an even smaller ratio of fighters among those rounded up in Gaza than what emerges from the leaked data.
Immigrants grow the economy, which creates jobs for both immigrants and non-immigrants. Thus they don't steal jobs from Americans, but instead create jobs for Americans. The people arguing otherwise have always been ignorant or liars and now we get to see that ignorance and dishonesty in action.
Beijing's recent military parade unveiled new hypersonic and intercontinental missiles alongside stealth drones, highlighting China's expanding strike and defense capabilities
@notjustbikes someone who just joined our local strong towns chapter says they started getting into urbanism from you. and you were also my first brush with urbanism. You're really doing the Lord's work, goddamn!
Apparently a few years ago my channel was the number one source of new members to Strong Towns.
I suspect that's not the case anymore, as I don't cover Strong Towns subjects as often, but I'm really glad to hear there's still a halo effect happening!
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"From cloaked figures with hidden faces to elongated women draped in textured gowns, the sculptures of Philip Henry Christopher Jackson transform landscapes into theatrical stages. Seen in ruins, gardens, and historic courtyards, his creations carry masks of gold and robes of shadow, leaving viewers caught between awe and unease. This collection brings together some of
From cloaked figures with hidden faces to elongated women draped in textured gowns, the sculptures of Philip Henry Christopher Jackson transform landscapes into theatrical stages. Seen in ruins, gardens, and historic courtyards, his creations carry masks of gold and robes of shadow, leaving viewers caught between awe and unease.
This collection brings together some of his most striking works, including installations in the UK’s historic sites and lush outdoor settings.
Three faceless figures in heavy cloaks stand together, one hand cast in shining gold. Placed against ancient stone ruins, the work evokes mystery and ritual.
A tall figure sits in quiet thought, her massive curved headdress edged in gold. The textured surface of her gown contrasts with the smooth mask, blending elegance with abstraction.
Three towering figures with sharp, angular headdresses rise from the grass, their hands and masks gleaming gold. The open field setting heightens their monumental presence.
A solitary figure with folded arms and a golden mask leans against the backdrop of a stone church wall. The elongated robe roots the sculpture to the ground, giving it a commanding stance.
A seated figure with a wide circular headdress gazes outward from a black bench. The golden mask reflects sunlight, adding drama to the garden landscape.
Several cloaked figures in dark robes and gold masks gather outside a cathedral, paired with a seated counterpart nearby. Together, they evoke a scene of silent ritual.
This silver-toned figure stands tall in a gown detailed with a line of golden buttons. The sculpture combines grace with strength through its rigid stance and geometric headdress.
A figure sits among trees, her angular headdress casting shadow over her face. The surface texture of her gown adds depth, blending sculpture with the woodland environment.
Two seated figures in theatrical robes share a bench, their golden masks peering out from beneath angular headdresses. The backdrop of historic stone walls amplifies their dramatic presence.
The Glass Slipper — A silver figure in a flowing dress steps forward with one leg extended, placed at the edge of a pond beneath an arched trellis. The wide headdress frames the figure dramatically against the greenery.
I, a wheelchair-propelled disabled person, should not have to be giving All of my doctors a Ted Talk on why LLMs should not be used in the diagnostic process. I have WAY too much work as it is trying to keep the government from killing me and trying to be a functional person while my nerves are on fire. I am so entirely tired of this mind-numbing trend.
Writing up the report in my new job as head of labor statistics in the USA, then adding 1 to the job loss number just before I turn it in because I know how it's gonna go for me. ☹️
@Mycotropic Both of them are governed by institutions. If the US institutions start to put out falsified science reports and cooked statistics to appease a vindictive administration, what do you think will happen exactly?
@Mycotropic My question was honest, I don't know what margin of maneuver scientists have when it comes to their livelihood under a fascist/authoritarian regime. In particular, I was pessimistic good science and statistics could help bring down the regime in any meaningful way, and your answer suggests that the plan is more for the after.
All of us who do actual science and who archived everything up till this idiot started altering the government reports will;
1) continue to use the actual data 2) replace the false data with real data once he's gone 3) start collecting accurate data again after he's gone 4) simulate the lost data that they've scrubbed
Scientists may be offended, angry and worried about our funding but we aren't all stupid sheep. Just because a fascist is terrified of words doesn't mean that we deleted those words, did you seriously think that we would?
Präsident Trump hat das US-Verteidigungsministerium per Dekret in Kriegsministerium umbenannt. Ressortchef Hegseth sprach er bereits als "Kriegsminister" an. Ob die Änderung auch rechtlich verbindlich ist, ist unklar.
Frage mich, wer die genialen EinflüsterInnen sind, die ihn beraten, um die Demokratie stückchenweise abzubauen. Er braucht die Bühne, die ihn als Raufbold im Glanz erstrahlen lässt und Freiheiten, um eigene Impulse zu setzen. Das Drehbuch hat aber jemand anderes geschrieben, denke ich.
Dem #Orangeman geht es ja auch nicht um Frieden und Verteidigung. Ihm geht es nur um Zerstörung. Zerstörung des eigenen Landes. Zerstörung anderer Länder, Zerstörung internationaler Wirtschaftsbeziehungen. Das ist das #Trump Programm. Und nur um daraus Profit zu schlagen. Es geht nur um Geld und Bereicherung und das funktioniert umso größer das Chaos ist, dass sehr verursacht!
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“If consumer spending is dependent on the rich getting raises via higher asset values, then corporations that boost their stock prices by extracting from the bottom 90% through junk fees, layoffs, crypto frauds, and coercive behavior, are keeping the economy afloat.”
Lately, I’ve been tearing through some jaw-dropping books about the future of tech, AI, Nvidia’s wild ride, Apple’s journey from near bankruptcy to a trillion dollar plus organization, OpenAI’ and Sam Altman and the high-stakes China vs. America showdown.
Take a dive into my handpicked recommendations for an eye-opening look at the forces shaping tomorrow’s world 😬
Lately, I’ve been tearing through some jaw-dropping books about the future of tech, AI, Nvidia’s wild ride, Apple’s journey from near bankruptcy to a trillion dollar plus organization, OpenAI’ and …
We were pleasantly surprised when congressional Republicans introduced our farewell article to the former president, titled Biden’s press freedom legacy: Empty words and hypocrisy, into the record at a House Judiciary Committee hearing this week.
That’s great — it’s always nice to have our work recognized. But if Republican lawmakers agree with us that former President Joe Biden was bad on press freedom, someone should really tell them about this Donald Trump character who’s in office now. All the abuses we identified in the article Republicans cited have (as the article predicted) worsened under the new president, and he’s come up with plenty of new ones too.
We wrote a letter to let the committee know that if it’s serious about addressing the issues our article discussed, regardless of who is in the White House, we’re here to help. We’ll let you know if they reply (but don’t hold your breath). Read the letter here or below.
Dozza sempre più satura: si rischia di doppiare la capienza @anarchia Sono 800 le/i detenute/i presenti, altre/i 100 potrebbero arrivare una volta chiusa la sezione giovani adulti. Si va verso le tre persone per cella, alcune donne già recluse anche nel nido. E da due mesi manca il ricambio delle lenzuola....
Looks like the biggest defeat of Russia of the summer could be in the making north of Pokrovsk right now..
Ukraine has now cut ground-based logistics from an entire attack group of Russia north of Pokrovsk. 🥳
That’s thousands of Russian troops without ground-based resupply. They can still be supplied via drone, but that’s small munitions and medication only!
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Ukraine estimates they have destroyed 24.2% of Russian oil refining capacity
Dictators from around the world gathered in #Beijing for #China's military parade in which they are celebrating the creation of a new Chinese led world order
🇺🇸 🇺🇦 #JakeBroe is a US Air Force veteran covering the Russian war in #Ukraine several times a week since February 2022
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all due respect to the sexy cowboys but I need cowboys with the "got to solve an impossible logistical problem stat before everyone gets trampled" 1,000-yard stare
Ukraine continues to dismantle Russia's oil industry while the Russian government loots the private sector
Refineries are burning, exports are shrinking, and sanctions are starving Moscow of revenue
🇺🇸 🇺🇦 #Jay is an American living in Kyiv, since before the start of the full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, reporting on the war on several social media platforms
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Die Gruppe hat sich aufgemacht eine Verbrecher Organisation zu übernehmen, dabei festgestellt dass sie einen Drachen beklauen. Ob das eine gute Idee war oder ob sie es nach Hause schaffen sehen wir das nächste Mal.
This image already has alt-text ― The image depicts a tabletop scene with a person engaged in a role-playing game (RPG). The table is covered with a grid-patterned mat, which is used for mapping out game environments. In the foreground, there is a hand pointing at a stone-textured terrain piece, suggesting an interactive element of the game. The terrain piece is part of a larger setup that includes multiple similar pieces, indicating a complex environment.
To the left, a hand-drawn map with various symbols and text, including the word "Nekropols," is visible, likely representing a dungeon or location within the game. The map is detailed with pathways and rooms, suggesting a planned adventure. Several polyhedral dice, commonly used in RPGs, are scattered on the table, along with a pencil and a glass of water, indicating active gameplay.
In the background, another person is partially visible, contributing to the collaborative atmosphere. The overall setting is illuminated with a blue hue, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.
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We modeled and mapped whitebark pine (WBP) climatic suitability in the U.S. using forest inventory data and fine-scale (~220 m) climate datasets under reference period (1961-1990) and mid-21st century climatic conditions.
Good morning everyone! I finally managed to publish another (my third^^) blog post, sharing the process behind my first meaningful open-source contribution - designing the @CoMaps logo
I am still just experimenting with this website, which feels like my digital playground 😀 Check it out and share your thoughts if you are interested. I would love to hear them!
#Portugal is emerging as a strategic destination for 🇺🇸 citizens & #business: +300% US residents since 2018, costs –60%, strong #tech hub, quality of life & safety. Backed by #AmCham support, boosting appeal. #Invest #Europe
"Anita", a UFW member, leaves the vineyard after an evening of harvesting wine grapes. "I am thankful that we are able to make good wages to support our family. Best of all I will get home before my kids wake up and will to be able to take them to school." #WeFeedYou
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