UN aid chief: 'Let's not waste time' with US-backed Gaza aid plan
UNITED NATIONS - United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher said on Friday that time should not be wasted on an alternative U.S.-backed proposal to deliver aid to Gaza, saying the U.N. has a proven plan and 160,000 pallets of relief ready to enter the Palestinian enclave now.
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We are in the midst of a plastic pandemic.
#photography #photo #climateChange #deGrowth #AusPol #nature #plastic #photoJournalism
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Greenwashing the plastic?
We are in the midst of a plastic pandemic. #photography #photo #climateChange #deGrowthshojiwax.com
Militarization of #AI is passing its #OppenheimerMoment 🤔🧐
#GenAI #genocide
#Microsoft says it provided AI to #Israeli #military for #war but denies use to harm people in #Gaza
"investigation by The Associated Press revealed previously unreported details about the #American #tech giant’s close partnership with the Israeli Ministry of Defense, with military use of #commercialAI products skyrocketing by nearly 200 times after the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, #Hamas #attack."
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Tesla limits investors' ability to sue over breach of fiduciary duties
Tesla announced a change to its corporate bylaws that will limit shareholders ability to sue the company.
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A ntinous is a Moon God. He is, of course, many other things and he wears many hats. But one of the ways he was worshiped in Antiquity w...antinousstars.blogspot.com
Two climbers, from India and Philippines, die on Everest
Indian Ghosh died below the Hillary Step, while Filipino Santiago died at the South Col.Reuters (DAWN.COM)
Boom Is Hoping Supersonic Flight Over Land Will Be Unbanned By The US
Such a step forward could reduce transcontinental journey times by almost two hours.
Walker, Dvorák with Ehnes, Smetana and Janácek from Minneapolis - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
James Ehnes, violin, and the Minnesota Orchestra conducted by Edward Gardner play: George WALKER: Folksongs. DVORÁK: Violin Concerto. SMETANA: Tabor from Má Vlast. JANÁCEK: Sinfonietta. Live....www.worldconcerthall.com
Swiss to cancel 1,400 flights this summer due to pilot shortage
Swiss International Air Lines, a Lufthansa subsidiary, will cancel 1,400 flights—about 1.5% of its summer schedule—due to a severe pilot shortage, especially affecting A320, A321, A330, and A340 crews. The cuts impact short- and medium-haul European routes as well as the Chicago long-haul route, which will be halved in September and October.
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US | Denver air traffic controllers lose comms for 90 seconds amid ongoing FAA system struggles
Air traffic controllers in Denver lost communication with some aircraft for 90 seconds on Monday, forcing them to quickly switch to emergency backup frequencies, according to the FAA. Radar remained operational, and the agency said no safety incidents occurred, though the event underscores growing concerns over ageing FAA systems.
CNN Data Chief Spots Exactly How Trump Is Avoiding His 'Political Obituary' In New Polling
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CNN Data Chief Spots Exactly How Trump Is Avoiding His 'Political Obituary' In New Polling
Harry Enten said the president may have "some pretty good political instincts" after backing off on one issue.Ben Blanchet (HuffPost)
In Nintendo’s backyard, foreign indie game devs are thriving
“Of course, we’re all in the shadow of Nintendo, but we’re also here because of Nintendo,” says one British indie game developer.Gendel Gento (The Japan Times)
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This cloud just traveled across the sky leaving a wispy rainbow cloud trail behind it. I watched it for about 10 minutes and the trail stayed those colors. (The images are not edited and colors are pretty true to life.)
So...hooray!
Edit: This apparently happened on the International Day of Light. God damn. astrodon.social/@VRubinObs/114…
#nature #LGBQT #pride #MildlyInteresting
Rubin Observatory (@VRubinObs@astrodon.social)
Attached: 1 image Happy International Day of Light💡 NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory will #CaptureTheCosmos in a range of wavelengths of light like...Astrodon - The Astro Community
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In an era where addiction continues to challenge countless individuals and families worldwide, finding accessible, practical, and compassionate resources is more vital than ever.
From the very first page, Reven demonstrates a remarkable mastery of both the scientific underpinnings of addiction and the human stories that make this issue so profoundly personal. His approach is…ANDY REVEN (Medium)
Deportations Blocked By High Court, US Loses Last Top Credit Rating, More
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i just want to invite you to listen to #ShahidBolsen explaining his analysis of trumps middle east visit, and what the intentions are behind the deals & discusions. important lessons and insight, in my opinion.
#press #news #BreakingNews #GlobalSouth #BlackMastodon #KollektivaSocial #MiddleNation
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The author asks #journalists to read her thread on the #ICE detention of Kseniia Petrova, a #Russian born scientist working at Harvard University. She was detained because, customs said, there were undeclared frog specimens in her luggage. She's hoping to add her perspective on reporting that she thinks mischaracterizes what she was carrying.
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested after Senate Gaza protest
Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested during a protest in the US Senate over military aid to Israel and humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen arrested after Senate Gaza protest
Ben Cohen and six others were arrested during the protest in the US Senate, Capitol Police tells BBC News.Peter Hoskins (BBC News)
Despercebida vai ganhar terceira temporada na Netflix? Confira o que sabemos
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Despercebida vai ganhar terceira temporada na Netflix? Confira o que sabemos
Despercebida chegou ao fim de sua segunda temporada com mais perguntas do que respostasFelipe Gugelmin Valente (TecMundo)
The HeyBike Ranger S is a MONSTER 1000W motor, fat tire eBike, that also folds up to fit in my little car's trunk. Really pretty, REALLY fast, but how did HeyBike handle my support issues?
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#tech #technology #gadgets #ebike #cycling #geek #review #video
What were the MS-DOS programs that the moricons.dll icons were intended for?
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#EuropeanUnion #russiaUkraineWar
#11yrInvasionofUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
SSU uncovers FSB mole guiding Russian strikes on Ukrainian forces
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), with the support of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, has detained a driver from an assault regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces who was directing Russian strikes on his own …Ukrinform
Heat, humidity bring thunder, hail, lightning and rain
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Well, this is very interesting, op-ed in #NYTimes and interview with Amy Goodman on Democracy Now. Looks like Bukele is a wannabe criminal amassing governmental resources and powers to audition for membership in the crime organizations of El Salvador, and beyond. Nelson Rauda Zablah, editor for El Faro, San Salvador, illuminates his negotiations with MS-13 through US courts and an interview with a leader from Barrio 18, rival to MS-13.
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⚡️🇺🇦President Zelensky addresses EU leaders in Albania | In English (Office of the President of Ukraine Official VIDEO) #Ukraine #Albania #Mastodon #NukesForUkraine #Germany #France #Italy #OSCE #PACE #CoE #SouthKorea #Press #News #Taiwan #Media #Japan #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom
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Evening garden — wallflower, cornflower, pink evening primrose, and common yellow jasmine. 🌸🌼
#gardening #flowers #bloomscrolling #Colorado
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Latest Israeli killing takes death toll of Gaza journalists to 215
Edited by Ed Newman2025-05-13 Gaza City, May 13 (RHC)– The Government Media Office in Gaza has confirmed the death of journalist Hassan Eslaih and says it condemns “in the strongest ter…Network in Defense of Humanity-Cuba
Jhonattan Vegas stays ahead in PGA Championship as Scottie Scheffler looms large
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Meta faces Democratic probe into plans to power a giant data center with gas
Meta faces questions over whether plans to power its largest AI data center yet with gas contradict the company’s sustainability claims.Justine Calma (The Verge)
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Sean Connery Reads C.P. Cavafy’s Epic Poem “Ithaca,” Set to the Music of Vangelis
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Sean Connery Reads C.P. Cavafy's Epic Poem "Ithaca," Set to the Music of Vangelis
This video combines three things that make me happy: the voice of Sean Connery, the music of Vangelis (Blade Runner, Chariots of Fire), and the poetry of C.P. Cavafy.Josh Jones (Openculture.com)
Kanzler Merz ruft totalen Krieg aus: Bis zur militärischen Erschöpfung einer oder beider Seiten
Bei Illner: Das Ende der Diplomatie, bevor sie richtig angefangen hatAlexander Wallasch | DE
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Experts say the GOP bill creates a whole new tax benefit for wealthy investors.
Or, as Punchbowl News puts it, Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill is actually a “big victory to hedge fund managers, private equity executives, and their lobbyists.”
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Mike Johnson Just Wrecked Trump’s Ugly “Working-Class GOP” Scam
Donald Trump talked a good game about raising taxes on the rich. Guess who benefits from a provision buried deep within the new GOP bill?The New Republic
Moody’s strips U.S. government of top credit rating over failure to rein in debt
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thats what tax cuts existing or in the work do ...
and this summer 9t of treasury bonds come to maturity ... hard to refinance ...
but keep going with mckinley tariffs and see when the next market crash is going to be ...
and absence of certainty of law as well makes the us dollar weaker and weaker ...
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Moody's strips U.S. government of top credit rating over failure to rein in debt
Moody’s is the last of the three major rating agencies to lower the federal government’s credit. Standard & Poor’s downgraded federal debt in 2011 and Fitch Ratings followed in 2023.PBS News
DASK, first computer in Denmark, 1957.
The War That Won’t Wait for Diplomacy
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