Here is Lego’s $1,000 Death Star, the most expensive Lego set ever
The Lego Group is introducing its first $1,000 set. It’s an intricately detailed Death Star nearly two feet tall, a foot and a half wide and over a foot deep.Sean Hollister (The Verge)
GeForce NOW's Blackwell RTX upgrade arrives September 10 and more games arrive soon gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/gefo…
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GeForce NOW's Blackwell RTX upgrade arrives September 10 and more games arrive soon
NVIDIA have now put down a date of September 10 for the GeForce NOW upgrade to Blackwell RTX, to bring more power to their cloud gaming service.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Understanding AI with Data & Society | What the Public Needs to Know
In this opening session of our fall series with Data & Society, social scientist Alice E. Marwick hosts a grounding conversation about how AI technologies are reshaping daily life with artist Mimi Ọnụọha, journalist Meredith Broussard, and computer s…NYPL
Yesterday, the Gloria funicular in Lisbon suffered a catastrophic failure that caused 17 dead, so far. This "accident" and its aftermath is certainly going to reveal a lot of the shitshow resulting from the modern mindset of privatization, incompetence and private-car focused politics.
This is a funicular system with 2 electric cars, and a cable connecting both cars. The cars act as a counterweight but, unlike a traditional gondola, the cars themselves have a motor that pulls them uphill.
Partita la campagna elettorale per le regionali di Forza Italia. Bergamini: “Un impegno di libertà”
L’ufficializzazione della lista azzurra per la Toscana è stata data ieri sera (2 settembre) ai Giardini della Versilia a Pietrasanta
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"#Coalition of the Willing" considers three scenarios for military cooperation with #Ukraine - Der Spiegel
The plans are expected to be implemented after a peace agreement with #Russia.
1️⃣ Observer mission - personnel would monitor compliance with the peace agreement.
2️⃣ Large-scale training program - Western militaries would participate in training Ukrainian soldiers.
3️⃣ Frontline security - involves deploying over 150,000 #EU troops in fully equipped combat units, supported by air cover.
Gli USA fanno causa al produttore di giocattoli robot per aver esposto i dati dei bambini a sviluppatori cinesi
Il Dipartimento di Giustizia degli Stati Uniti ha fatto causa al produttore di giocattoli #Apitor Technology per aver potenzialmente consentito a una terza parte cinese di raccogliere dati di geolocalizzazione dei bambini senza la loro conoscenza e il consenso dei genitori.
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"Hollow Knight: Silksong" veröffentlicht – Störungen auf Spieleplattformen
Sechs Jahre nach der ersten Ankündigung ist mit "Silksong" Teil zwei des extrem beliebten Indie-Spiels "Hollow Knight" erschienen. Das Interesse ist immens.
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#Entertainment #Spiele #Playstation #Steam #Xbox #news
La cigarette et le Soldat inconnu : généalogie et parcours d'une polémique raciste
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Attached: 1 image Who thought this is a good idea?! #ios26 #liquidassMastodon
Moroccan feminist and LGBTQ activist sentenced to prison in blasphemy case
https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/04/moroccan-feminist-and-lgbtq-activist-sentenced-to-prison-in-blasphemy-case/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Moroccan feminist and LGBTQ activist sentenced to prison in blasphemy case | Africanews
A Moroccan court sentenced a prominent feminist activist to two and a half years in prison and $5,000 in fines for blasphemy in a case that has alarmed human rights groups and drawn widespread attention.Africanews
En tom Centralstation.
[An empty Central Station.]
#Malmö #Cityphotography #Photography #APhotoADay pixels.egoville.eu
Terremoto all’Abetone, trema la provincia di Lucca
Sono molti a dire di aver avvertito la lieve scossa
La imagen es una caricatura que muestra a tres tortugas en un paisaje desértico. Dos tortugas grandes están juntas, con una de ellas hablando en un burbuja de diálogo que dice: "No estoy seguro de que podamos mantener nuestra relación en secreto mucho más tiempo." La tercera tortuga, más pequeña, observa a las dos grandes desde la distancia. Las tortugas tienen caparazones dorados con patrones complejos y patas verdes. El fondo muestra un cielo naranja y un bosque de árboles azules. La imagen es humorística y sugiere una relación entre las dos tortugas grandes, mientras que la pequeña parece ser testigo de esta situación.
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United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs #UN #OCHA periodical update on #Gaza:
- At least 63,746 Palestinians #killed by now, including¹ at least 18,430 #children (of which 931 younger than 1 year; 356 killed immediately after birth), and 9,735 #women.
- 1,135 people seeking aid killed near militarized distribution sites [#GHF]
- More than 1,590 health workers killed².
- After a complete halt of entry of all humanitarian supplies into Gaza, Israel has permitted "basic" imports starting May 18th 2025. The amount and the mode of distribution of the permitted imports are still utterly insufficient, with killings reported at militarized aid distribution points.
- It is expected that between mid-August and the end of September 2025, all 1.98 million people for which data were available will face crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity (IPC 3 and above), including 1.14 million people in the emergency phase (IPC Phase 4), and 641,00 people facing catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 5).
- 1.875 million people in need of emergency shelters.³
- About 92% of all #housing units either destroyed (160,000) or damaged (276,000)
- Israel has declared 86.5% of Gaza as restricted military areas, or issued "evacuation" (displacement) orders for them.
¹numbers in brackets last updated May 28th, 2025; other breakdown numbers last updated on August 4th, 2025
²no update since August 19th, 2025
³no update since May 7th, 2025
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Humanitarian Situation Update #319 | Gaza Strip | United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Palestinian Territory
Famine is now occurring in Gaza governorate and is projected to expand further to Deir al Balah and Khan Younis by the end of September.United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Palestinian Territory
Our CTO, John Todd, sat down recently with David Redekop, host of the Defender's Log at ADAMnetworks®, to talk all things #DNS...John's favorite topic...as well as the uniqueness of Quad9, our growth, and the importance of protecting user #privacy (among other topics).
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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
Macron hosts Paris summit on postwar security for Ukraine
https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/04/macron-hosts-paris-summit-on-postwar-security-for-ukraine/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Macron hosts Paris summit on postwar security for Ukraine | Africanews
European governments find themselves caught between limited options as leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday to debate postwar security guarantees for Ukraine amid an ongoing and intensifying conflict.www.africanews.com
Donald Trump blames AI for video showing items thrown from White House. Is it the new 'fake news'?
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/04/donald-trump-blames-ai-for-video-showing-items-thrown-from-white-house-is-it-the-new-fake-?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Donald Trump blames AI for video showing items thrown from White House. Is it the new 'fake news'?
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a video circulating online that showed items being tossed out of an upstairs window of the White House was created with artificial intelligence, despite his press team seeming to confirm the veracity of it hou…Euronews.com
📝 O Supremo Tribunal Federal está analisando um pedido crucial de Gonet para a condenação de réus envolvidos em atos golpistas. Com a justiça em jogo, esse desdobramento pode impactar profundamente o cenário político. Quer entender todos os detalhes e implicações dessa decisão? Clique e se informe!
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STF analisa pedido de Gonet por condenação de réus golpistas
Brasília — InkDesign News — O procurador-geral da República, Paulo Gonet, apresentou na noite dessa quarta-feira (3) ao Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) as alegações finais em mais uma das ações penaisTiago F Santiago (INK|DESIGN NEWS)
Trump says US would be on 'brink of economic catastrophe' unless justices rule his tariffs are legal
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-emergency-powers-9e235d6a29ceaa6174510970e6c68afe?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Anker reveals new mini AI-powered voice recorder wearable at IFA
https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/04/anker-reveals-new-mini-ai-powered-voice-recorder-wearable/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Anker reveals new mini AI-powered voice recorder wearable at IFA
Anker is unleashing a slew of new gear as part of its IFA 2025 offerings, including the new family of Prime charging gear and its latest Qi2.Justin Kahn (9to5Toys)
Il 9 settembre ho un esame di storia antica, fino al primo settembre la durata di 1 giorno equivaleva a circa 1 quarto d’ora.
Per quale motivo dal primo settembre la durata di 1 giorno equivale a circa 4 mesi?
@cretinodicrescenzago La mia è solo un’ipotesi ma penso che per 2 motivi mi abbia tenuto a parlare così poco: ero l’ultimo della giornata (tutti gli altri 5 tenuti almeno almeno 40 minuti) e poi dovevo fare solo metà esame perché l’altra metà l’avevo fatta con un esonero a cui avevo già preso 30 e lode.
Però a ripetere la pappardella non ci sono capace 😂 io di mio più che dirgli a memoria le cose sul Giappone argomentavo su varie teorie (Kyūshū vs Kinki) con i reperti a sostegno
From Libraries to Schools: Why Organizations Should Install Privacy Badger
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"In an era of pervasive online surveillance, organizations have an important role to play in protecting their communities’ privacy. Millions of people browse the web on computers provided by their schools, libraries, and employers. By default, popular browsers on these computers leave people exposed to hidden
US approves $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger
https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/04/us-approves-325-million-in-assistance-to-nigeria-to-help-address-hunger/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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US approves $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger | Africanews
The United States has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, in a rare shift in U.S. foreign policy since President Donald Trump suspended most aid through the U.S. Agency for International Development.Africanews
KoBold Metals secures exploration permits in DRC amid U.S. mining push
https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/04/kobold-metals-secures-exploration-permits-in-drc-amid-us-mining-push/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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KoBold Metals secures exploration permits in DRC amid U.S. mining push | Africanews
On September 2, the company received seven exploration permits from the Congolese government, following a memorandum of understanding signed on July 17, influenced by the Trump administration.Africanews
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USGS Unveils New National Geologic Map
In a significant advancement for geoscience, the U.S. Geological Survey has released the most detailed national-scale geologic map of the country to date, offering a unique regional view of geology at and beneath the Earth’s surface.USGS
President Donald Trump wants to create a national ‘quick reaction force.’ Experts say his order raises legal issues around the military acting as police. #NationalGuard #troops #Washington
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Armed troops in US streets? For many, Trump makes that seem normal.
Armed troops patrol streets in the nation’s capital, and many residents shrug their shoulders. President Trump’s ability to normalize such dramatic actions is at play – but isn’t the end of the story.Scott Baldauf (The Christian Science Monitor)
There are no Falcon Heavy launches this year, so now's the time for SpaceX to act.
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Lull in Falcon Heavy missions opens window for SpaceX to build new landing pads
There are no Falcon Heavy launches this year, so now’s the time for SpaceX to act.Stephen Clark (Ars Technica)
New #photography blog post:
Some Color Shots
#filmphotography #colorfilm #Germany #Bacharach #Cologne
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Some Color Shots
I’m moved into my new place but still unpacking. But I finally had a chance to dig out my laptop and edit my latest scans! First a roll of Kodak ProImage 100 shot at Bacharach and at the Bota…Rose LaCroix
Rechtsstaat 2025:
EU bestraft Google nicht - aus Angst vor Trump

Die Europäische Union hat eine bereits vorbereitete Kartellstrafe gegen Google überraschend auf Eis gelegt. Hintergrund ist wohl die Sorge vor einer Reaktion aus dem Weißen Haus. Für den Rechtsstaat ist das eine Bankrotterklärung.
Rechtsstaat 2025: EU bestraft Google nicht - aus Angst vor Trump
Die Europäische Union hat eine bereits vorbereitete Kartellstrafe gegen Google überraschend auf Eis gelegt. Hintergrund ist wohl die Sorge vor einer Reaktion aus dem Weißen Haus. Für den Rechtsstaat ist das eine Bankrotterklärung.Christian Kahle (WinFuture.de)
Banco de Brasilia Shares Slide After Deal for Banco Master Nixed
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-04/banco-de-brasilia-shares-slide-after-deal-for-banco-master-nixed?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Massie, a libertarian Republican from Kentucky, says he is facing "$2.5 million of ads run against me by three billionaires who are mega-donors to the Republican Party. And one of them is actually, I’m not going to say on Epstein’s list, but he’s in Epstein’s black book."
Massie Exposes White House Threats Against Him Over Epstein Petition
The Republican representative is facing pressure from Trump’s White House over a discharge petition requiring the release of the Epstein files.The New Republic
Miguel Arroz
in reply to Miguel Arroz • • •Preliminary data points to a cable failure (either the cable snapped or disconnected from one of the cars) and a total failure of the emergency braking system.
This is a heritage system, and the cars are more than 100 years old. This is where the problem begins: there’s nothing wrong with operating cars this old, *if* they are maintained properly by people who know them intimately.
Miguel Arroz
in reply to Miguel Arroz • • •However, 14 years ago, maintenance stopped being made by the public Lisbon transit operator (Carris) and was outsourced to private companies through public bidding. At least two companies serviced this system during that period.
Why is this a problem? On equipment this old, maintenance can’t be learned on books. There are decades of institutional knowledge that needs to be passed down from the more experienced staff to new hires. That knowledge was thrown away on each contract.
Miguel Arroz
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