xAI updated Grok to be more ‘politically incorrect’
Elon Musk’s xAI instructed its AI chatbot, Grok, to “not shy away from making claims which are politically incorrect,” after a weekend of controversial claims it made on X.Hayden Field (The Verge)
Apple just added more frost to its Liquid Glass design
Apple just changed its Liquid Glass design again. In the third iOS 26 developer beta, Apple made the design elements more opaque following complaints about readability.Emma Roth (The Verge)
“Zero” Progress in Ceasefire Talks, Hamas Official Says
Netanyahu sent a lower-level delegation to negotiate in Qatar, but all parties know the final word will come from Trump.
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Enter an Archive of 10,000+ Historical Children’s Books, All Digitized & Free to Read Online
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Enter an Archive of 10,000+ Historical Children's Books, All Digitized & Free to Read Online
We can learn much about how a historical period viewed the abilities of its children by studying its children's literature.OC (Openculture.com)
'Killing Is Normalized': IDF Soldier Speaks Out About Orders to Shoot Civilians in Gaza
The commands are: everyone that comes inside needs to die," the soldier said. "If they're inside, they're dangerous, you need to kill them. No matter who it is."
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'Killing Is Normalized': IDF Soldier Speaks Out About Orders to Shoot Civilians in Gaza
The commands are: everyone that comes inside needs to die," the soldier said. "If they're inside, they're dangerous, you need to kill them. No matter who it is."stephen-prager (Common Dreams)
In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/7/8/in-taiwan-migrants-flee-oppressive-workplaces-for-life-on-the-periphery?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery
The island’s population of undocumented migrants has doubled since 2021 amid concerns about rigid broker system.Michael Beltran (Al Jazeera)
Netanyahu Says He Nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-07/netanyahu-says-he-nominated-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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God damn, NYT!!! Can’t you get anything right?!? How about “ALLEGES” no evidence?
The entire world knows that this is a cover up. At least differentiate between claims and actual evidence!
#NYT #NewYorkTimes #NYTIsFucked
America has two labor markets now
Americans live in separate economic realities: Those with a job are likely to stay employed, but those without one are likely to stay unemployed.
https://www.axios.com/2025/07/06/unemployment-job-market-education-health-care
Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse” Brings Native Experimental Exchange Support
Mozilla Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse” open-source email client lands with experimental native Exchange setup, adaptive dark messaging, and more.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
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Cameroon's next generation is ready to take on the country's technological challenges
In Cameroon, a summer holidays are a good time for parents to encourage their children to learn new technologies such as coding, robotics, artificial intelligence and skills in emerging technologies.Global Voices
Report Shows How Deadly Texas Floods Were Driven by Human-Induced Climate Crisis
Texas Floods: Climate Change Impact Found in Study
Report Shows How Deadly Texas Floods Were Driven by Human-Induced Climate Crisis
"Very exceptional meteorological conditions" preceded the Texas floods, climate scientists have found.brad-reed (Common Dreams)
Heavily armed immigration agents descend on L.A.'s MacArthur Park
Heavily armed immigration agents descend on MacArthur Park in L.A.
Agents on horseback and in armored vehicles participated in a daytime raid in the heart of Los Angeles' immigrant community.Melissa Gomez (Los Angeles Times)
An open letter signed by 602 founders, VCs, and more urges Sequoia act after Shaun Maguire said Zohran Mamdani "comes from a culture that lies about everything" (Kate Clark/Bloomberg)
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An open letter signed by 602 founders, VCs, and more urges Sequoia act after Shaun Maguire said Zohran Mamdani “comes from a culture that lies about everything”
By Kate Clark / Bloomberg. View the full context on Techmeme.Techmeme
Among the Crosses, Only The Wind Speaks.
Emmaus Cemetery, Eudunda, South Australia, July 2021
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Threadsの利用者がTwitterに肉薄しているんだと。TechCrunchの記事では、Twitterは嫌だけどBlueSkyの左派エコチェンバーが嫌な人の受け皿がThreadsではないかという分析をしてるのだけど、それならTwitterから出る必要がなくない？ #twitter #bluesky #threads
Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows | TechCrunch: techcrunch.com/2025/07/07/thre…
Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows | TechCrunch
Threads' mobile app for iOS and Android saw 115.1 million daily active users, representing 127.8% year-over-year growth.Sarah Perez (TechCrunch)
EU holds back on signing climate action pledge with China, FT says
The European Union is holding back on signing a joint climate action pledge with China at a summit this month to mark a half-century of diplomatic ties, a top climate official told the Financial Times in remarks published on Monday.
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Syria Battles Massive Fires amid Conflict, Climate Strain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian authorities, supported by Jordanian and Turkish teams, continue to combat massive wildfires that have destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of forests in Latakia province, describing the crisis as an unprecedented environme…Tasnim News Agency
Spinons can travel solo, scientists confirm in quantum magnetism breakthrough
In a breakthrough that could transform the understanding of quantum magnetism, scientists have shown that...
#engineering #technology
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Scientists isolate lone spinon in breakthrough for quantum magnetism
Physicists have shown a spinon can travel solo, challenging decades-old assumptions in quantum magnetism.Neetika Walter (Interesting Engineering)
Julio César Chávez Jr è scomparso prima dell'udienza negli Usa - America Latina - Ansa.it
https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/mondo/americalatina/2025/07/08/julio-cesar-chavez-jr-e-scomparso-prima-delludienza-negli-usa_118cd837-15a9-4443-9ead-66c8410a93a8.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Julio César Chávez Jr è scomparso prima dell'udienza negli Usa - America Latina - Ansa.it
È scomparso il pugile messicano Julio César Chávez Jr, ex campione del mondo Wbc dei pesi medi dal 2011 al 2012 e figlio della leggenda messicana del ring Julio César Chávez, campione del mondo in tre diverse categorie (superpiuma, leggeri e superleg…Agenzia ANSA
Toxic childhood? 96 chemicals found in US toddlers in sweeping national study
A major new U.S. study has found that toddlers are routinely exposed to dozens of...
#engineering #technology
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New US study reveals 90% of toddlers exposed to hidden toxins
A national study found toxic plasticizers, pesticides, and flame retardants in 90% of toddlers, many not tracked by health surveys.Aamir Khollam (Interesting Engineering)
Prohibitively expensive for who?!
Lobbying Group Says Stop Killing Games' Petition Would Make Games "Prohibitively Expensive To Create"
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#Europe #GamePreservation #Lobbying #Petition #EU #Gaming
Lobbying Group Says Stop Killing Games' Petition Would Make Games "Prohibitively Expensive To Create"
Video Games Europe says it welcomes "the opportunity to discuss our position with policy makers ... "Oisin Kuhnke (GameSpot)
Pedaggi salvi, l’Anas no: il governo deve tappare un buco da 75 milioni
https://www.repubblica.it/economia/2025/07/08/news/pedaggi_autostrade_anas_emendamento-424717353/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Pedaggi salvi, l’Anas no: il governo deve tappare un buco da 75 milioni
La maggioranza riscrive l’emendamento al decreto Infrastrutture ma la soluzione non copre tutti i costi della società stradaleGiuseppe Colombo (la Repubblica)
Verfassungsrichter gesucht: Wahlausschuss empfiehlt diese Kandidaten
Das Bundesverfassungsgericht braucht neue Richter. Der Wahlausschuss hat jetzt drei Kandidaten empfohlen - darunter auch einen umstrittenen SPD-Vorschlag. Im Bundestag könnten nun Stimmen von AfD und Linken entscheidend sein.
Pssst! Ich verrate Euch ein Geheimnis.
Wenn Saskia Ludwig und die afd eine Kandidatin ablehnen, macht sie das noch nicht "umstritten".
Hier sehen wir das Komplement zum verniedlichenden Gebrauch von "umstritten".
Inszenierte Empörung von rechtsaußen, und eine Person wird pauschal ins Zwielicht getaucht.
Wie in "die umstrittene Kugelgestalt der Erde".
Follow the money: “… the company is an offshoot of Access Restoration Services US, Inc., which is a major campaign donor to DeSantis and has amassed state contracts totaling $108 million and $101 million in purchase orders since 2023, according to state records.”
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Governor DeSantis is building “Alligator Alcatraz” with little oversight – and this big campaign donor is set to reap millions from it - Florida Trident
As the large commercial trucks roar one after another onto the airfield property in the Everglades where a massive detention camp for immigrants is beingJosh McCall (Florida Trident)
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Richard Greenberg, whose plays probed love and baseball, dies at 67
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/07/07/richard-greenberg-dead-playwright/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Side Entrance
Centralia, Illinois, USA
#Photography #streetscapephotography #centralia #illinois #door #entrance #BlackAndWhite #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitephoto
#Djibouti & #Qatar: Both strategic hosts to foreign powers, navigating complex regional frictions. While QT rebounds after #Iranian missile strikes, DJ faces renewed #Eritrean border tensions, echoing a precarious balance b/t stability & conflict. #geopolitics #RedSea
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The Harbor’s Hourglass: Djibouti’s Point Of No Return Vs. Qatar’s Strategic Rebound | Saxafi Media
The article “The Harbor’s Hourglass: Djibouti’s Point of No Return vs. Qatar’s Strategic Rebound” discusses the precarious geopolitical situations of Qatar and Djibouti, highlighting their vulnerabilities as small states hosting foreign military powe…News Desk Editor (SaxafiMedia)
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"Blood-sucking ticks that trigger a bizarre allergy to meat in the people they bite are exploding in number and spreading across the US, to the extent that they could cover the entire eastern half of the country and infect millions of people, experts have warned."
"The ticks are known to be unusually aggressive and can provoke an allergy in bitten people whereby they cannot eat red meat without enduring a severe reaction, such as breaking out in hives and even the risk of heart attacks."
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#ticks #health #PublicHealth #meat #climate
‘Explosive increase’ of ticks that cause meat allergy in US due to climate crisis
Unusually aggressive lone star ticks, common in the south-east, are spreading to areas previously too cold for themOliver Milman (The Guardian)
In a momentous vote, the National Education Association voted to cut all ties with the Anti-Defamation League. The reason? “Despite its reputation as a civil rights organization, the ADL is not the social justice educational partner it claims to be.”
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Assad, de Falla with Yang and Rachmaninov from Rochester - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
Joyce Yang, piano, and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Lidiya Yankovskaya play: Clarice ASSAD: Nhanderú. DE FALLA: Nights in the Garden of Spain. RACHMANINOV: Etude-Tableau In G Minor Op.33/ Symphonic Danc...www.worldconcerthall.com
The image depicts a futuristic cityscape with towering, densely packed buildings that create a labyrinthine urban environment. The scene is dominated by a greenish-blue hue, giving it a cyberpunk aesthetic. In the foreground, a woman with a helmet and advanced gear stands prominently, facing away from the viewer. She is part of a group of similarly equipped individuals, suggesting a setting of high-tech society. The background features a multitude of illuminated signs and screens, adding to the urban atmosphere. The architecture is complex, with various levels and structures stacked upon each other, creating a sense of depth and scale. The overall composition conveys a sense of a bustling, technologically advanced metropolis.
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OBS Studio 31.1 Released with Multitrack Video Support on Linux - 9to5Linux
OBS Studio 31.1 open-source video recording and live streaming software is now available for download with new features and improvements.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
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#lawsuits #Medicaid #MassHealth
Planned Parenthood sues regime over funding cuts it says are blatantly unconstiutional and will lead to more STDs and unwanted pregnancies
Planned Parenthood today sued the regime in Boston federal court over the impending end of its payments for providing services to patients on Medicaid - MassHealth here. Read more.Universal Hub
Just Enough Cryptography — One-Time Pads
An introduction to cryptography: One-Time Pads and how they work, how to build your own One-Time Pad from readily available components.Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
植民地支配の歴史への向き合い方について、基本的だけど大切なことが述べられている良いインタビューだと思いました。
9日8:19まで無料で読めるようになっていますのでご興味あれば是非。
なお、記事に付けられている佐藤優のカスコメントは読み飛ばし推奨です。
>「英国にせよ日本にせよ、帝国が植民地を統治するにあたって現地でインフラや教育・医療施設を整備した例は確かに見いだせます。しかし、整備したのは植民地からの収奪をより効率的に行うためであって、支配される側の人々の生活を向上させることが主な目的ではありませんでした」
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>――たとえ目的が帝国の利益のためであったとしても、現地の人々の側にも「少しは」良いことがあったはずだ、と主張する人もいるかもしれません。
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>「歴史上の出来事には多くの場合、ある種の両義性があります。『悪い出来事』が『良い効果』を持った例が珍しくないのです」
digital.asahi.com/articles/AST…
植民地支配では「良いこと」も？ 戦後生まれの人にもある「義務」
日本は台湾や朝鮮を植民地として支配したが「良いこと」もした――こんな言説をどう受け止めればいいのでしょう。大英帝国だった英国でもそういう言い方はよく聞かれますと、英国出身の歴史学者、テッサ・モーリス…朝日新聞
*Oplopanax horridus* ([Devil's club](w.wiki/7fyF)) looking formidable in the Forest's understory.
#PNW #USA #WA #ThurstonCounty #CSF #Spring #Nature #Flora #Plants #Forest #TrailRunning #Outdoors #Photography #MobilePhotography #Wikipedia
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Artworks by Goya.
#photography #streetphotography #art #Manhattan #NewYork #USA
Texas Killed Bill on Siren Warning System Before Deadly Floods
Officials were worried about the high costs of the system, which could have saved lives.The New Republic
SCOTUS Porn Ruling A Boon For Age Verification Companies; 40% Of Americans Now Live Under Anti-Porn Age-Gating Laws
The conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 in favor of upholding an age verification measure targeting adult content platforms on the internet that the state legislature of Texa…Techdirt
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Ahoy friends. Please share some things you've enjoyed so far from #RFFF25 Radio Free Fedi Fest
Obviously things heard/seen, but also vibes, connections, a new discovery, a feel, all the things.
I've noticed more than a few people realising artists have projects or monikers they hadn't checked out before and were chuffed to explore.
Something fun or motivating from chat as an artist or attendee?
Heaps more events to come all month long:
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Reminder: There was a window to fix this Supreme Court. And there may be again.
slate.com/news-and-politics/20…
The Past Four Years at the Supreme Court Did Not Need to Be This Way
Part of the reason court reform failed in 2021 is that Democrats were unprepared for Ginsburg’s spectacularly ill-timed death.Jay Willis (Slate)
YOU ARE HERE IN DOWNTOWN
Centralia, Missouri, USA
#Photography #streetscapephotography #illinois #centralia #sign #downtown
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Ordeal of Inuit girls from Greenland given birth control without consent
More than 100 women are suing the Danish state for $6m, claiming their human rights were violatedXavier Greenwood (The Observer)
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in reply to Democracy Matters • • •The list that does not exist?
The body double was a murder.
He is still alive.
Jim Hubbell
in reply to Democracy Matters • • •Bob Blaskiewicz 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱
Unknown parent • • •Democracy Matters
in reply to Bob Blaskiewicz 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 • • •I’m taking issue with the NYT. They’re accepting a statement as fact.
Also: Pam Bondi has said that there “is a list.” And that it was sitting on her desk. But that’s even beside the point.
Bob Blaskiewicz 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱
in reply to Democracy Matters • • •@huntingdon Yes, but she's her. They're all intrinsically untrustworthy. And what does a list prove by itself? That J.E. had a Rolodex. It's so strange to see people both on the left and right being so certain that whatever that list is, if it exists, will prove that their villain is the real bad guy.
Except Dershowitz. He basically confessed.
72mz
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in reply to 72mz • • •@72mz
Hope springs eternal...
amalia
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