Bessent touts 'productive' talks with China, details coming Monday
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/11/bessent-productive-talks-china-00340872?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Often it can be hard to tell how big the "thing" is, in this case this dragonfly was massive, at least the size of my middle finger.
Easy to shoot from 2m away, shame it was moving so much.
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#Photography #NaturePhotography #Bugs #Dragonfly #Macro #MacroPhotography
#lighthouse #Moritzburg - Maybe the most beautiful, but also the most useless Lighthouse in the world.
Film: #Cinestill #800tungsten at EI200.
Camera: #Ondu Multiformat camera.
#cinestill800t #pinholephotography #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #stillshootfilm #analog #analogphotography
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I got this from an article in the Washington Post. Article is titled “The hidden ways Trump, DOGE are shutting down parts of the U.S. government”1 dollar limits on credit cards, so crippling people by spending limits on pens and anything that would help us EFFICIENTLY do our jobs!Also, you can send info to reporter securely. Ether by encrypted email or (ironically) Signal. We gotta fight.“The Washington Post wants to hear from people affected by DOGE activities at federal agencies. You can contact our reporters by email or Signal encrypted message.Hannah Natanson: hannah.natanson@washpost.com or (202) 580-5477 on Signal.Maxine Joselow: maxine.joselow@washpost.com or MaxineJ.55 on Signal.”washingtonpost.com/anonymous-n… this post doesn’t violate anything, I’m just tired of complaining and not fighting.
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Whoop Promises Free Upgrades - But Some Users Will Have to Pay to Extend Their Subscriptions - Slashdot
Whoop fitness trackers had promised free upgrades to anyone who'd been a member for at least six months — and then reneged.it.slashdot.org
Rangers' Josh Jung hits two-run homer for mom while facing brother Jace on Mother's Day
https://apnews.com/article/rangers-josh-jung-mothers-day-brother-287383d2a8317fe775a3fd1a9c5b9851?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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23andMe customers notified of bankruptcy and potential claims —deadline to file is July 14
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23andMe customers notified of bankruptcy and potential claims —deadline to file is July 14 | TechCrunch
23andMe, the genetic testing giant once valued in the billions, is now navigating Chapter 11 bankruptcy and notifying millions of current and formerConnie Loizos (TechCrunch)
Harry Houdini’s Great Rope Escape (Circa 1920)
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Harry Houdini's Great Rope Escape (Circa 1920)
Harry Houdini (né Erik Weisz) emigrated from Hungary to the United States as a youngster, settling first in Wisconsin, then later in New York City.OC (Openculture.com)
This Mother's Day, give mom a protected bike lane.
Geef je moeder deze Moederdag een beschermd fietspad.
Groningen, NL
#BikeTooter
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This Los Angeles port is among the first casualties of Trump’s trade war
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/05/11/los-angeles-port-tariffs-trade-tensions/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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「Will You Be There」は、感動的で壮大なバラード曲であり、宗教的なテーマや希望に満ちたメッセージが込められています。マイケル・ジャクソンの力強いヴォーカルや情感豊かな表現が際立ち、聴く人の心に深く響く曲です。
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Michael Jackson – Will You Be There
「Will You Be There」は、アメリカのポップミュージックのアイコン、マイケル・ジャクソンの1991年のアルバム『Dangerous』に収録されています。mmr
🌐 ■ Hamás dice que liberará al soldado rehén estadounidense para facilitar una tregua en Gaza ■ El grupo, que no ha especificado cuándo pondrá en libertad a Alexander, comunicó esta decisión tras conversaciones con EEUU, en las que asegura haber mantenido una actitud "muy positiva".
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#global #eeuu #israel #gaza #hamas
Klarna changes its AI tune and again recruits humans for customer service
Link: customerexperiencedive.com/new…
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Klarna changes its AI tune and again recruits humans for customer service
Over a year after claiming that its AI chatbot could do the work of 700 representatives, Klarna is turning back to people to help with customer service work.Kristen Doerer (CX Dive)
Un comentario común a lo largo del 2022 sobre Terrero fue que qué hacía. El sentir era que iba tarde. Algo raro con lo trabajadora y todoterreno que es.
Para colmo, Agua tardó mucho en llegar, poniendo un doble subrayado a esa percepción de cantante que estaba desaprovechando un momento histórico a su favor.
Con unos visuales de Musté, el largo se mantuvo lejos de los números que cualquiera esperaría tras su chanelazo. Sony fijo que los esperaba. Y fijo que también, por su lado empresarial, se decepcionó.
A punto de cumplirse este catorce el tercer aniversario de su mítica puesta en escena (no digo canción, el detalle) y buen hacer, Chanel lanza Antillas y, atendiendo a los créditos, Sony ya no aparece por ningún lado.
Este sencillo suena en la onda actual, pide verano y soltarse. Es breve y bruto. Tiene un poso de mixtape. Si es música independiente, y en principio por la ausencia de una mayor se asemeja, no lo parece. Sí desesperadilla por sonar (la rimas -illa, la percu machacona, los cambios de tempo rápido-lento tan alternos, siempre buscando que pase algo, que no caiga la noche, o que no amanezca, que el ritmo no pare), aunque la apuesta por un son latino tradicional en lo melódico (que recuerda a la infravalorada Nia y su afán por demostrar que otro latineo es posible) rebaja la impresión inicial.
Tampoco es que necesite un chanelazo 2.0. Ya fue y estuvo bien. Además, sus ganas de pasarlo bonito y llevarnos a la pista son bienvenidas. Pero con esa base tan directa (y sin una multi respirando en su nuca) se echa en falta un mayor espacio para lucir la melodía y mayor finura en los arreglos.
El remate final, más electro, cierra de fábula este sencillo, no que claro si promocional o buzzsingle, porque no hay video.
Chanel, si te has ido por tu cuenta (o te dieron boleto) que se note más. Una parte de ti continúa en Sony. Fuera miedos
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In microcosm, this is why “fund defence spending with an aid cut” is really stupid. What is your strategy to prevail in these conflicts if not through funding something like the World Service in addition to your hard power?
Ministers demand BBC World Ser...
Ministers demand BBC World Service plan for cuts as aid budget slashed
Exclusive: David Lammy asks BBC bosses to draw up tightened budget amid criticism move could harm UK’s global influenceMichael Savage (The Guardian)
Harvard Freeze, Funding Cuts Add to Headaches for Biotech CFOs
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-05-11/harvard-freeze-funding-cuts-add-to-headaches-for-biotech-cfos?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Here's a couple CVEs in some ASUS motherboards to start us off this Friday.
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sev:CRIT 9.4 - CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
"This issue is limited to motherboards and does not affect laptops, desktop computers, or other endpoints." An insufficient validation vulnerability in ASUS DriverHub may allow untrusted sources to affect system behavior via crafted HTTP requests. Refer to the 'Security Update for ASUS DriverHub' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
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sev:HIGH 8.4 - CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H
"This issue is limited to motherboards and does not affect laptops, desktop computers, or other endpoints." An insufficient validation in ASUS DriverHub may allow unauthorized sources to interact with the software's features via crafted HTTP requests. Refer to the 'Security Update for ASUS DriverHub' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
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Questo potrebbe essere il parassita intestinale più antico mai scoperto
Gli scienziati hanno appena scoperto un antico parassita che era in grado di attaccare persino i dinosauri più grandi.Everyeye Tech
The image features a close-up view of a cluster of flowers with soft, pastel-colored petals. The predominant colors are shades of pink, transitioning into light yellow and cream at the tips of the petals. The petals have a smooth texture and are arranged in a way that suggests they are part of a larger bloom. The background is blurred, emphasizing the flowers in the foreground. The overall effect is a gentle and harmonious blend of colors, with the pink hues being the most prominent. The image has a painterly quality, with soft edges and a dreamy aesthetic.
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The April-May Best of Krita-Artists poll is now open for voting!
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Best of Krita-Artists – VOTING OPEN – April-May 2025 – Nomination Submissions Thread
Hello Krita Artists! 👋 It’s time to vote on the featured artwork nominations for April-May 2025. This poll will be open until 2025-05-14T18:00:00Z (UTC). Once the poll closes, the top 5 images will be added to the featured artwork gallery.Krita Artists
Il pianeta delle Scimmie: è esistito grazie a un’idea geniale (che non erano le scimmie)
Abbiamo vissuto a lungo con un incubo crepuscolare: il Pianeta delle Scimmie. Ma non ci sarebbe mai stato senza un’idea che molti di noi usano ancora adesso.
A #Trenord stanno impazzendo, più del solito intendo.
"Il passante di #Milano d’estate non si muove: queste le linee sospese e le soluzioni alternative" 🤦🏽
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Il passante di Milano d’estate non si muove: queste le linee sospese e le soluzioni alternative
Tra Area B e passante che si ferma sarà un'estate torrida per chi vive nei dintorni di Milano? Vuoi sostenere Milano Città Stato? Offrici due caffé al mese: potrai leggere tutti gli articoli senza pubblicità.Fabio Marcomin (Milano Città Stato)
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Hamas says last living American hostage in Gaza will be released in truce efforts #World #gaza
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Hamas says last living American hostage in Gaza will be released in truce efforts
Hamas says Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire.globalnewsdigital (Global News)
A video of this hospital: youtu.be/C8VYOVqwSTY
Abandoned hospital (Militärkrankenhaus) Germany Jan 2011
#urbex #photography #abandoned #hospital #germany #lostplace #YouTube
The image depicts a futuristic cityscape at sunset. The scene is dominated by a large, bright sun partially obscured by clouds, casting a warm orange glow across the sky. The city is characterized by tall, intricate structures with cylindrical towers and domes, suggesting advanced technology. The architecture is a mix of industrial and organic elements, with buildings featuring arches and bridges connecting different parts of the city.
In the foreground, a figure with blue hair and a red cloak stands on a bridge, facing away from the viewer, looking towards the city. The figure's cloak flows behind them, adding a sense of movement to the scene. The ground is a mix of stone and metal, with patches of water visible in the lower left corner.
The sky transitions from orange near the sun to a lighter yellow further away, with stars visible in the upper right corner. A spaceship is seen flying in the sky, adding to the futuristic atmosphere. The overall color palette is a blend of warm oranges, yellows, and muted grays, creating a striking contrast between the natural and artificial elements of the scene.
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Humble Bundleが“Ori and the Will of the Wisps”や“Sunset Overdrive”を同梱する「Xbox Games Studio Bundle」の販売を開始 « doope! 国内外のゲーム情報サイト
先日、激しい弾幕ゲームを同梱する新バンドルを発売したHumble Bundleが、新たにXbox Game Studiosのパブリッシングタイトルをまとめた「Xbox Games Studio Bundle」の販売を開始しました。Double Fineの傑作アドベンチャー「Broken Age」やInsomniac Gamesの人気オープンワールドアクション「Sunset Overdrive」、Rareの協力を得てDlala Studiosが開発を担当した「Battletoads」、Fallou…WALKNEWS (WALK NEWS)
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11 May 1934 | A Hungarian Jewish girl, Györgyi Einhorn, was born.
In July 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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Today's hike was up and around Pendle Hill, probably most famous for the Witch Trials 400 years ago which resulted in nearly a dozen people (mostly women) being put to death for witchcraft.
Near Pendle today there is a sculpture trail, supposedly inspired by the witches' stories, although the connections are I think fairly tenuous.
They may appear to be only sculptures but we took no chances and were of course suitably polite to the fae creatures of the forest.
#Pendle #witches #hiking #Lancashire
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USS Sellers - DDG-11 - Guided-Missile Destroyer, c.1960s - Gotuzzo Photograph
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#USSSellers #Destroyers #USNavy #Photography
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Sauðárkrókur to Reykjavík — On the Ring Road Around Iceland
Finishing my circuit around Iceland by driving across northwest Iceland from Sauðárkrókur to Reykjavík.Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
🚨 BREAKING: Starting tomorrow, Ukraine is ready for a full, unconditional and lasting ceasefire — to lay the groundwork for peace talks.
Zelensky: “There’s no point in prolonging the killings. I’ll be in Türkiye this Thursday and expect Putin to come — personally. I hope this time Russia won’t invent excuses.”
It Is Freakish And Insane How Our Society Averts Its Gaze From Gaza
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):Caitlin Johnstone (Caitlin’s Newsletter)
Ho anche un MB M1 e uso i prodotti Apple dai tempi dei G3, il passaggio è stato indolore 😀
The Dev-Friendly Link Shortener.
From Clicks to Conversions — Dub Does It All.
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GitHub - dubinc/dub: The modern link attribution platform. Loved by world-class marketing teams like Twilio, Buffer, Framer, Perplexity, Vercel, and more.
The modern link attribution platform. Loved by world-class marketing teams like Twilio, Buffer, Framer, Perplexity, Vercel, and more. - dubinc/dubGitHub
Das Bild zeigt eine moderne Kunstinstallation in einem Raum mit einem Betonboden. An einer Wand hängen drei große Bildschirme, die verschiedene Porträts und Bewegungen von Menschen zeigen. Die Bilder sind in verschiedenen Positionen und Kleidungsstilen dargestellt, wobei die Farben hauptsächlich in Schwarz und Blau liegen. Vor den Bildschirmen befindet sich ein durchsichtiger Rahmen aus dünnen Ketten, der die Bilder reflektiert und ergänzt. Die Wand hinter den Bildschirmen ist mit einer Textur aus dünnen Ketten verkleidet, die dem Raum eine dynamische und strukturierte Atmosphäre verleiht. Die gesamte Installation wirkt wie ein interaktives Kunstwerk, das die Bewegung und die menschliche Form hervorhebt.
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Das Bild zeigt eine moderne Kunstinstallation in einem großen, hellen Raum mit hohen Decken und großen Fenstern, die von weißen Vorhängen bedeckt sind. Die Installation besteht aus einem Netzwerk aus schwarzen Metallgittern, die in einer gewellten Form angeordnet sind und eine Reihe von dunklen, quadratischen Elementen enthalten, die an die Form eines Gebäudes erinnern. Diese Elemente sind in verschiedenen Schattierungen von Braun und Schwarz gehalten und scheinen aus Holz oder einem ähnlichen Material zu bestehen. Ein einzelner Besucher steht in der Mitte des Raumes, umgeben von der Installation, was die Größe und die Ausdehnung der Kunstwerk betont. Die Decke ist mit industriellen Leuchten und Kabeln ausgestattet, die auf eine professionelle Umgebung hinweisen. Die gesamte Szene vermittelt ein Gefühl von moderner Kunst und Architektur.
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Das Bild zeigt eine Informationstafel mit dem Titel "VIRAL HALLUCINATIONS" in großen, schwarzen Buchstaben. Darunter folgt eine detaillierte Beschreibung in deutscher Sprache, die sich mit der Thematik der Ausstellung beschäftigt. Die Texte diskutieren Körperbilder, Schönheitsideale und virale Fitnesstrends, die eng mit der algorithmischen Verbreitung von Desinformation sowie ideologischen und politischen Inhalten verbunden sind. Es wird aufgezeigt, wie Hashtags wie #looksmaxxing Praktiken zirkulieren, die User*innen dazu verleiten, ihre Körper nach viralen Vorbildern und synthetischen Körpern zu formen. Die Ausstellung präsentiert künstlerische Perspektiven, die eine Wende im Verständnis von Blicken auf Körpern ermöglichen, indem sie normative ästhetische Kategorien als Instrumente gesellschaftlicher Zugehörigkeit dekonstruieren. Ein zentrales Zitat von Moshtari Hilal 2023 wird zitiert: "Häßlich ist nicht, wer angesichts wird, sondern wer mit der Intention der Entmenschlichung ansieht." Die Ausstellung untersucht, wie Körperbilder im digitalen Raum und im Alltag unserer vernetzten Gesellschaft durch algorithmische Ordnungen sichtbar werden und welche künstlerischen Arbeiten diese Bildregime neu ordnen, unterwandern und transformieren können. Ein weiterer Abschnitt, "AGENCY IN MEDIA," beschreibt das zweite Booklet-Band der Ausstellung "STATES OF REBIRTH," das sich mit den Auswirkungen algorithmischer Sichtbarkeit auf Körperbilder, Schönheitsidealen und Desinformation auf Social Media auseinandersetzt. Es wird auch erwähnt, dass ab März 2025 wöchentliche AGENCY IN MEDIA-WORKSHOPS für Schulgruppen und Erwachsene stattfinden, die sich mit fotografischen Körperbildern auf Social Media und ihrer Wechselwirkung mit ideologischen Narrativen und Desinformation auseinandersetzen.
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For the People of Gaza and Palestine, on Mother's Day, so many of whom have lost their Mothers, and more.
لأهل غزة وفلسطين، في عيد الأم، الذين فقد الكثير منهم أمهاتهم وأكثر من ذلك.
منير
m.youtube.com/watch?v=JkGbB0Xt…
#Gaza #Palestine #islam #Allah #savethechildren #Humanity #Muslim #genocide #peace
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Has t.me/mastodon_sync_bot been stopped? Recently it is not working for me.
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GitHub's Vision for AI: Empowering Developers Without Replacing Them
As AI continues to revolutionize software development, GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke emphasizes the enduring need for human programmers. With tools like GitHub Copilot evolving into powerful coding assista...
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#news #tech #AIAssistants #GitHubCopilot #CodingEducation
Trump, in full caps mode again: says Putin doesn’t want a ceasefire but wants to meet in Turkey — and demands Ukraine agree “IMMEDIATELY.” Also adds a bizarre WWII flex.
Delusion meets diplomacy.
The Socialist Equality Party in the UK is hosting a public meeting in London, providing a vital opportunity to discuss President Donald Trump’s war on constitutionally enshrined democratic rights.
London Saturday 31 May 12:30.
Trump’s war on free speech: the case of Momodou Taal - World Socialist Web Site
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Trump’s war on free speech: the case of Momodou Taal
Our speakers will pose and answer the question, “Is America going fascist?” They will explain that Trump’s regime poses a threat to the working class all over the world and will outline a strategy to fight.World Socialist Web Site
Oct '22
📍Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England
#photography #travel #travelphotography #samsung #architecture #cambridge #england #uk
Come explore a large random selection of forever open source #TTRPG resources, from games to SRDs to art and more!
thoughtpunks.com/open-source-t…
#OpenSource #TabletopGames #IndieGames
Open Source TTRPG Resources - Thought Punks
Here's a collection of forever open licensed tabletop roleplaying games and resources. Borrowed from and inspired by the Forever Open Source RPG game jamRevCasey (Thought Punks)
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in reply to kalkbrenner • • •Das Bild zeigt eine Silhouette eines großen Baumes vor einem dunklen Nachthimmel. Der Baum hat einen dicken Stamm und einen breiten Kronenbereich, der sich gegen den Himmel abzeichnet. Der Himmel wechselt von einem tiefen Blau am oberen Rand zu einem helleren Blau und einem Hauch von Orange am Horizont, was auf die Dämmerung hinweist. Ein kleiner, heller Punkt, möglicherweise der Mond oder eine Stern, ist am Horizont zu sehen. Der Boden ist dunkel und unklar, was die Silhouette des Baumes noch stärker hervorhebt. Die Umgebung wirkt ruhig und friedlich, mit einer sanften Landschaft im Hintergrund.
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