Trump’s Trade War Spurs Clients to Pause Investments, PGIM Says
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/trump-s-trade-war-spurs-clients-to-pause-investments-pgim-says?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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I talked with @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social of @vox.com about the ideology and rhetoric of the Trumpist right and how well Trump's project of dismantling democracy is going for him. www.aaronrosspowell.com/p/how-the-fa...
Alexandre de Moraes será relator de ação que pede suspensão total do processo contra deputado Ramagem -
O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) Alexandre de Moraes assumirá a relatoria da Arguição de Descumprimento de Preceito Fundamental (ADPF) apresentadaGazeta Brasil
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Trump’s Corruption Is a Huge Problem. But It’s a Hard Sell to Voters.
The scant polling evidence suggests that corruption is not a decisive factor for voters—yet there is a way for Democrats to leverage the president’s malfeasance in next year’s midterm elections.The New Republic
Mind the bump.
Franka Solida III
Schneider Kreuznach Radionar 75mm F2.9
Ilford XP2 400 (pushed to 800)
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Hauptmann in Hauptwache
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
May 2025
#blackandwhite #bnw #photography #street #monochrome #subway #metro #ubahn #underground #Frankfurt #ffm #Hauptwache #person
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L’altro giorno, i residenti del nostro rione hanno trovato attaccati negli androni dei loro palazzi, un minaccioso messaggio: “«Oggetto: Eventi Gucci in data 14 e 15 maggio 2025 – informazioni riservate per i residenti. Gentili residenti, siamo lieti di condividere … Continua a leggere→
This paradox should be a must watch
CNN Will Air George Clooney’s ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ Live From Broadway on June 7
#theatre #politics #CNN #GooNightandGoodLuck
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CNN Will Air George Clooney’s ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ Live From Broadway on June 7
This paradox should be a must watch.Life on the Wicked Stage: Act 3
Actually I find it kind of disheartening that the EU has 449 million citizens and this initiative doesn’t have one tiny million signatures yet.
A ban on conversion practices feels like a no-brainer. Truly.
Please actually do repost this and sign it if you haven’t already. We’re on the final day of it. Give us a tiny bit of hope that this world can change for the better.
The 10 Belgian universities are asking Foreign Minister Maxime #Prévot (Les Engagés) to urge the #EuropeanCouncil to an immediate suspension of the Association Agreement with #Israel. That treaty stipulates that Israeli researchers can participate in European research programmes. Such a suspension would make it easier for universities to stop cooperation with Israeli partners. “We believe that a clearer signal from the European Union is needed to Israel.”
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Belgische universiteiten vragen opschorting EU-verdrag met Israël: "Stopzetting zou sterk politiek signaal zijn" | VRT NWS: nieuws
De 10 Belgische universiteiten vragen aan minister van Buitenlandse Zaken Maxime Prévot (Les Engagés) om bij de Europese Raad aan te dringen op een onmiddellijke opschorting van het Associatieverdrag met Israël.VRT NWS
Pathfinding
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#9 - Pathfinding
Hello! I've recently been working on the pathfinding for NPCs in my game, which is something I've been looking forward to for a while now since it's a nice chunky problem to solve. I thought I'd write...JuhrJuhr (itch.io)
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#11yrInvasionofUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
Galushchenko discusses bilateral energy cooperation with European counterparts
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko held a series of bilateral meetings with European sectoral ministers in Warsaw. — Ukrinform.www.ukrinform.net
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A 4500 pine logg which I cleaned with brushes and vacuum, we became one 🪵
#work #annomuseums #pine #ancient #old #photography #conservation #housekeeping
I'm cool with this if, after three or five sessions, it also starts showing them sutta readings. www.theverge.com/news/668051/...
TikTok will show teens guided ...
TikTok will show teens guided meditation after 10PM
TikTok’s “wind down” prompts will now include guided meditations for users under 18. The prompts will appear if a teen is still using the app past 10PM.Emma Roth (The Verge)
World Economic Forum Scrambles to Find a New Leader
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Chinese Disinflation Wave Is Set to Boost Emerging-Market Bonds
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/chinese-disinflation-wave-is-set-to-boost-emerging-market-bonds?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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With Deals and Diplomacy, President Trump Aims to Reshape the Middle East
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/president-trump-touts-dealmaking-diplomacy-wins-on-middle-east-tour?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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China’s Pop Mart-Loving Gen Z Fuels Big Gains for Investors
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/china-s-gen-z-is-helping-its-tariff-hit-economy-with-emotional-spending?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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⛔️🇺🇸Near 80 yr old American senile President changes his demand for direct Zelensky-Putin talks, after Putin refuses to appear for talks he called for | Trump now demands he be allowed to negotiate about Ukraine directly to Putin without Ukraine present (RTE - Irish News VIDEO) #Ukraine #Germany #France #Italy #OSCE #PACE #CoE #SouthKorea #Press #News #Taiwan #Media #Japan #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom
#EuropeanUnion #russiaUkraineWar
Not everyone can boast of having a soporific effect on wildlife. In fact, I could publish a book with photos of all the animals that were so bored in my presence that they fell asleep: owl, wapiti, bear, seal, marmot...
This is the latest victim... this morning. 😁
#SuperPower #owls #photography #birds #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
💠#Noticia #Política #Sociedad #Opinion #InterésGeneral
🔵 La reconfiguración de Siria tras la caída de al-Asad: ¿a qué se enfrentan ahora las minorías?
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La caída de Al-Asad abre una transición incierta en Siria, marcada por tensiones sectarias, desafíos geopolíticos y la necesidad urgente de un proyecto nacional inclusivo.
CDT welcomes the publication of the Privacy Principles as a W3C Statement: w3.org/TR/2025/STMT-privacy-pr…
“Privacy is an essential part of the web,” and this document represents the broad community consensus about that importance. But now that we've agreed on the principles, we have to go realize them.
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Francia confía en que el tratado de amistad con España entre pronto en vigor
Sepideh Farsi, réalisatrice du documentaire sur Gaza: «Fatima Hassouna aurait dû être là»
Sepideh Farsi, réalisatrice du documentaire sur Gaza: «Fatima Hassouna aurait dû être là»
Dans Put Your Soul on Your Hand, l'Iranienne Sepideh Farsi documente la guerre à Gaza à travers les yeux de la jeune photojournaliste gazaouie Fatima Hassouna, tuée dans une frappe israélienne le 16 avril dernier.Sophie Torlotin (RFI)
After latest kidnap attempt, crypto types tell crime bosses: Transfers are traceable
Crypto abduction attempts continue to rock France.Nate Anderson (Ars Technica)
Taken with Panasonic DMC-FZ5 (my first digital camera) and hdr.
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New blog post: Revisiting #LOPUG, talking cloud plaforms, enterprise software, and my own changing perspectives on the world. #CloudComputing #DigitalSovereignty
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Revisiting the clouds
I was on a panel marking the 13th anniversary of the London Platform User Group, reflecting on the evolution of PaaS, the impact of Kubernetes, and future trends in digital sovereignty.The lost outpost
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Scopri la nuova Nissan Micra R: un'icona ribelle con motore V6 e dettagli di design ispirati al futuro. Potenza e stile in un'auto compatta
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The City Has Eyes (8 Photos)
From an earthquake detection “kit” in a school hallway to a trash bin channeling Cookie Monster, googly eyes have quietly become one of the most playful forms of street-level intervention. This collection brings together eight clever, charming, and unexpected urban artworks from around the world — where a pair of eyes is all it takes to give life to objects, trees, and everyday structures. Featuring moments from sidewalks, forests, parks, and roundabouts, this is public art at its most fun.
More: 16 Googly-Eyed Street Art Gems That I Love
Cookie Monster Bin
A blue trash bin with white googly eyes becomes a comical likeness of Cookie Monster, especially with a real cookie placed just inside the opening like a mouth. The transformation invites smiles from passersby and encourages playful interaction with public infrastructure.
Earthquake Detection Kit
A neon yellow sign taped to a beige brick wall reads “Earthquake Detection Kit,” with a pair of wobbling googly eyes stuck below the text. A tongue-in-cheek joke, it turns an otherwise dull wall into a moment of humor.
Tree Stump Creature
A weathered tree stump near a lake is brought to life with two oversized googly eyes. Its gnarled roots resemble crawling limbs, making the stump appear like a wide-eyed forest creature peeking out from the shoreline.
Staring Sculpture
A perforated spherical sculpture at a roadside location in Bend, Oregon has had a pair of googly eyes added. The eyes give the metal orb an expressive, animated look that humorously contrasts its abstract, static design.
Pac-Man Bollards – By Vanyu Krastev
A cracked concrete traffic bollard shaped like a ball is transformed into a character resembling Pac-Man with the simple addition of two googly eyes. The mouth-like crack and playful gaze give personality to the damaged structure.
Tree Hug – By Vanyu Krastev
A tree growing through a metal fence is given a whimsical face using googly eyes placed on the bars. The tree’s growth forms a natural mouth-like shape that, combined with a stub resembling a nose, creates a surprisingly expressive character.
Giant Tree Monster
A tall evergreen tree is turned into a towering creature using two oversized inflatable eyeballs. The result is a hilarious and surreal visual that transforms an ordinary tree into a cartoonish park guardian.
Deer Sculpture Surprise
A bronze sculpture of a mother deer and her fawn is playfully transformed with large googly eyes. The addition gives the pair a startled, cartoon-like expression, making this realistic public artwork suddenly feel animated and silly.
With just two plastic eyes, artists and pranksters around the world are giving personality to the inanimate. These small interventions highlight the joy of noticing the overlooked and reshaping the mundane. Whether it’s a trash bin, tree, or bollard, nothing is safe from being googly-eyed — and we’re all better for it.
More: Playing with statues (25 photos)
Which one is your favorite?
Playing with statues (25 photos)
Ever looked at a statue and thought, “What would happen if we made this masterpiece a little… mischievous?”
You’re not alone! Every day, people worldwide are adding a twist to statues, bringing them into the world of “dudeism.” Imagine classic sculptures sporting sunglasses or historic figures wielding quirky accessories.It’s not just about fun; these makeovers invite us to reimagine public spaces and remind us that art doesn’t have to be serious. Dive in, laugh, and let these clever creations inspire!
More: 9 Hilarious Gargoyle Statues: Medieval Humor!
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Woman playfully “slaps” a classical statue holding a basket.
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Man interacts with “Counterpoint” sculpture in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Spider-Man posed with the Jorge Matute Remus statue in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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Woman leans in to “kiss” a statue at Love Land Sculpture Park in South Korea.
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A visitor interacts with a giant face sculpture in Davis, California.
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A person humorously “falls” at the foot of the Ronald Reagan statue in Budapest, Hungary.
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In Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson statues seem to take a modern “selfie.”
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Giant Pigeon in Bracknell, UK.
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This sculpture is titled “La Espera” (“The Wait”) and is located on the promenade in Torrevieja, Spain. The piece symbolizes the wives, mothers, and daughters of fishermen who would wait by the shore for their loved ones to return from the sea.
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More: When Statues Become Fathers: Creative Street Art on Equal Parenting
Which sculpture is your favorite?
When Statues Become Fathers: Creative Street Art on Equal Parenting - STREET ART UTOPIA
Explore how a Swedish campaign creatively uses statues to highlight the importance of equal parenting and challenge traditional gender roles.Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
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Ben Cohen, cofundador de Ben & Jerry's, fue arrestado después de confrontar a #RobertKennedy Jr. sobre #Gaza durante una audiencia en el #Capitolio.
“El #Congreso envió las bombas que matan a los niños en Gaza y las pagó con recortes al Medicaid”, gritó antes de su arresto.
Meta faces legal battle as noyb sends cease and desist over AI training
Privacy group demands opt-in consent as Meta plans to use EU user data from May 27.Luis Rijo (PPC Land)
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The unreasonable effectiveness of an LLM agent loop with tool use
Link: sketch.dev/blog/agent-loop
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Chamber music from Martinborough: Sibelius, Adès and Schubert - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
Martinborough Music Festival. David Griffiths, clarinet, Harry Bennetts, violin, Donald Armstrong, violin, Wilma Smith, violin, Chris Moore, viola, Gillian Ansell, viola, Svetlana Bogosavljevic, cello, Timo-Veikko Valve, cello, and Paavali Jumppanen,…www.worldconcerthall.com
6 of the Best Restaurants in Lyon, France - Dining and Cooking
France is one of the world’s top culinary destinations, but if clients really want to experience the best of the country’s food scene, they need to visit Lyon.Dining And Cooking (Dining and Cooking)
I'm between jobs and open for short-term missions until the end of the year 😀 . I like jumping in old #opensource code bases, tackling tech debt, working on #governance, and trying out new things! Get in touch 😀
Lately I've mostly been working in #Java and #Rust. Based in #Leipzig, open for in-person or remote freelancing gigs.
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Sure. They all stay. Very believable.
To our space alien visitors over at TikTok HQ, teenagers of the human species are active late at night, probably because it was easier for ancestors to sneak out to nookie in the bushes back when there were no streetlights and everyone worked their asses off just to find food and stay alive, so mom & dad were fast asleep.
It's hard work, writing run-on sentences.
It's how we made more humans. Or neanderthals, you natural hybrids.
Meanwhile, at TikTok corporate HQ:
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#SocialMedia #TikTok #teenagers
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TikTok will show teens guided meditation after 10PM https://www.theverge.com/news/668051/tiktok-guided-meditation-wind-down-10pmMastodon
Transcript of interview with Glenn Diesen, 14 May
Transcript submitted by a readerGilbert Doctorow (Armageddon Newsletter)
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Marco Giovenale / Sparare a zero. Intervista e testi
Per la diciassettesima puntata del format "Sparare a zero", la redazione intervista Marco Giovenale. Foto di Federica BellantoniRedazione MediumPoesia (MediumPoesia)
Anthropic's Lawyer Forced To Apologize After Claude Hallucinated Legal Citation - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A lawyer representing Anthropic admitted to using an erroneous citation created by the company's Claude AI chatbot in its ongoing legal battle with music publishers, according to a filing made in a…yro.slashdot.org
Das Bild besteht aus zwei Panels. Im oberen Panel sieht man eine Steuerungseinheit mit zwei großen roten Knöpfen. Der linke Knopf ist mit der Aufschrift "gesichert Rechtsextreme von der Sitzung ausschließen" beschriftet, während der rechte Knopf "MdB Marcel Bauer (Die Linke) wegen Baskenmütze ausschließen" beschriftet ist. Eine Hand ist dabei, den rechten Knopf zu drücken. Im unteren Panel ist ein Mann mit roten Haaren und einem roten Hemd zu sehen, der sich die Stirn abwischt und erschöpft wirkt. Über ihm steht der Text "Andrea Lindholz (CSU)". Das Bild spielt auf eine politische Situation an, in der Andrea Lindholz zwischen zwei Entscheidungen steht, die sie mit großer Anspannung und Bedenken trifft.
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Amapolas | Poppies.
#spring #poppies #sun #sunrays #red #field #grass #nature #naturephotography #springvibes #naturephotographer #sunlight #springtime #fotografia #photography #photographer #photo #photographylovers #photooftheday #picoftheday #pixelfed #fediphotography #fediphoto #evening #eveninglight #primavera
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