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US | In 'Serious Blow to Our Democracy,' Supreme Court Allows Trump Mass Firing Order
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a block on U.S. President Donald Trump's February executive order directing federal agency leaders to craft plans to gut the government—a decision blasted by one liberal justice and a coalition of labor unions, local governments, and nonprofits.
In 'Serious Blow to Our Democracy,' Supreme Court Allows Trump Mass Firing Order
The high court's decision to "release the president's wrecking ball at the outset of this litigation," said Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, "is not only truly unfortunate but also hubristic and senseless."jessica-corbett (Common Dreams)
Hey Mastodon, could you help me spread the word about my Etsy shop? A sale or two would be a colossal help.
All of my creations are designed, hand-sewn, hand-embroidered by me. Each takes many hours to make.
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SmolLM3: smol, multilingual, long-context reasoner
We’re on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science.huggingface.co
Les votes des députés alsaciens sur la loi favorisant l’agriculture industrielle
L'Assemblée nationale a adopté le projet de loi visant à "lever les contraintes à l’exercice du métier d’agriculteur" mardi 8 juillet. Conspuée par les écologistes qui y voient un recul majeur, elle prévoit de réautoriser un pesticide interdit, de restreindre les prérogatives de l'Office français de la biodiversité et de favoriser les fermes usines. Voici ce qu'ont voté les députés…
Une association célèbre 50 années de soutien aux femmes victimes de violences conjugales
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This is a really great read by the @bonfire team. As someone who has done all kinds of experiments with long-form articles and publishing directly on the #Fediverse, there are a number of headaches and hurdles we still need to figure out.
My overall philosophy is this: rather than adapting existing content management systems to use ActivityPub federation, it’s preferable to build a CMS for the Fediverse, with explicit considerations for how the instance and the network should interact with each other. Everything, from the dashboard to side-effects of interaction, should be designed with federation considerations in mind.
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Long-form content in Bonfire: Part 1
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Make no mistake, I really love what Ghost is doing with publishing. I’m a happy customer, and intend to stay there for the time being. But Ghost’s current ActivityPub offering is ultimately very limited, even when compared to Mastodon.
I think Bonfire could provide the building blocks to make something similar to Ghost, but with a far more robust amount of features under the hood.
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@ozoned The way I understand Bonfire, it’s almost like a framework for building different Fediverse apps using modular pieces. It can almost be understood as being like Ruby on Rails, but for Fediverse applications that can all be wildly different.
Not a perfect analogy, but their “Apps” are almost like distributions built on top of the core framework. There’s a lot of cool things that could be built with this.
Yeah, I was hoping Ghost would develop a full micro-blogging tool in addition to its regular blog/newsletter, but now I'm not sure it's going to happen. Which is sad.
And yes, I've been testing Bonfire on their demo instance and it's quite impressive. I hope to be able to have an actual account soon.
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streams
Consent based public domain federated communications server. Provides a feature rich ActivityPub and Nomad communication node.Codeberg.org
Someone did a writeup of a bunch of "AI-powered" startups attending a pitch competition, and it:
a ) is fucking hilarious
b ) involves one of the startups accidentally screen-sharing that their patentable technology appears to just be forked from an academic's work with no credit
3) further includes a radiology company admitting they haven't consulted any radiologists lmao
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Operating-system-specific security tools: Linux, Windows, macOS, Cisco IOS, HP/UX, Solaris, Ultrix, Tru64, IRIX, AIX, AS/400, Novell, VMS.Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
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Wir bekommen unsere Werte nicht so oft verkauft und das ist leider entscheidend.
Ah, look, the Thousand Oaks City Council meeting is streaming right now.
#ThousandOaks #CivicLife #CityCouncil
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Sanders Slams 'War Criminal' Netanyahu Ahead of New Meeting With Trump to Plan Gaza Ethnic Cleansing
The progressive senator underscored that the Israeli leader has been indicted by the International Criminal Court "for overseeing the systematic killing and starvation of civilians in Gaza."
'Alligator Alcatraz' Already Ballooning Over $600 Million, Leaked Document Shows
DHS is redirecting FEMA money to create a slush fund for ICE detention centers.
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@womencomposers
#FrancescaCaccini 1587–1640?
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Non sò se quel sorriso' /Primo Libro della Musiche, No 28, 1618/
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David Suzuki says we lost the fight for climate, says things are going to get a lot harder, that now is the time to prepare, and to do this together:
"For me, what we’ve got to do now is hunker down. The units of survival are going to be local communities, so I’m urging local communities to get together."
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While the bullshitter is the enemy of trust, the muskrat is the enemy of empathy.
Esta foi a reação de Lula após Trump defender Bolsonaro nas redes - Gazeta Brasil- Notícias do Brasil e do
Horas após o ex-presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, publicar uma mensagem em defesa de Jair Bolsonaro, o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT)Gazeta Brasil
Thunderbird 140 has been released.
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#Linux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware
Welcome to Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse” - The Thunderbird Blog
Our future's so bright, we need ISO-approved shades. Find out what's shiny in our new Extended Security Release, Thunderbird 140 "Eclipse."Monica Ayhens-Madon (The Thunderbird Blog)
"Los pedazos de leña diferentes, si trabajan en conjunto, siempre haran un fuego más fuerte" - Mago Alexander del Rainbow Clan
La imagen muestra un brasero circular de metal con un diseño ornamentado, ubicado en un entorno al aire libre. El brasero está lleno de leña que arde, con llamas vivas y brillantes que emergen del centro. La estructura del brasero es de color oscuro, posiblemente negro, con detalles en relieve que le dan un aspecto elegante. Está situado sobre una capa de piedras grises, lo que sugiere un patio o un área de jardín. Al fondo, se puede ver un poco de césped verde, lo que indica que el brasero está en un espacio exterior. La imagen transmite una sensación de calidez y confort, ideal para reuniones al aire libre.
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Goodbye to Twitter - Alberta Views
Twitter kept assuming that I was a bot, and putting me in Twitter jail. I had to beg for my verification just so I could stay online.Paula Simons (Alberta Views)
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Only Criminals Don’t Want To Be Gassed By The Government
Only Criminals Don’t Want To Be Gassed By The Government
The Tellingly Pathetic Case Against Alejandro OrellanaThe Popehat Report
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They also demanded that he be detained pre-trial on the grounds that no combination of conditions could protect the community from the danger of someone distributing face masks or assure that he would appear for trial:
Oh yes, the most dangerous type of "criminal"...
'Daily Show' Spots The 1 'Crazy' Part Of DOJ's Epstein Findings
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/daily-show-ronny-chieng-pam-bondi-doj-epstein-list_n_686dcf11e4b09bd98fe3e3e5?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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'Daily Show' Spots The 1 'Crazy' Part Of DOJ's Epstein Findings
Ronny Chieng quipped that he's "never been ghosted by a conspiracy before."Ben Blanchet (HuffPost)
The Cybersecurity Tarot - The White Hat Hacker
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Court nullifies “click-to-cancel” rule that required easy methods of cancellation
Khan's announcement of the now-vacated rule said that too many "businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription. The FTC's rule will end these tricks and traps, saving Americans time and money. Nobody should be stuck paying for a service they no longer want."
Good thing representatives only have to tell their constituents why this is bad. No need to take it all the way to voters.
Court nullifies “click-to-cancel” rule that required easy methods of cancellation
FTC failed to follow rulemaking process required by US law, judges rule.Jon Brodkin (Ars Technica)
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Italy Airport Suspends Flights After Person Gets Sucked Into Engine and Dies
https://www.bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2025-07-08/italy-s-bergamo-airport-suspends-flights-after-a-person-reportedly-got-sucked-into-engine?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Major reversal in ocean circulation detected in the Southern Ocean, with key climate implications
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KLWX Marine Warning #145
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Islandmesonet.agron.iastate.edu
These malicious VSCode add-ons need to stop. It's a hard set of problems because those add-ons have to hold pretty broad authorization to be useful at all.
Korea’s Household Loan Surge Puts Rate-Cut Plans Under Pressure
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-09/korea-s-household-loan-surge-puts-rate-cut-plans-under-pressure?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trump did not specify whether the US intends to continue the proxy war against Russia after exhausting Biden's aid to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
After the resumption of arms supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced by US President Donald Trump and the Pentagon, a natural question arises: are the Americans planning to supply Kyiv with the remainder of the military aid packages allocate…Max_Svetlyshev (Военное обозрение)
Macquarie Is Said to Weigh Sale of Singapore Petrochemical Asset
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Despite having just 4% of the world’s population, the U.S. has won over half of all science Nobel Prizes since 2000.
This success depends on a “brain gain.” Nearly half of U.S. doctorate-level scientists and engineers were born abroad. theconversation.com/turbulent-…
Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain − and ultimately American prosperity
Many of the world’s best and brightest STEM researchers have long moved to the US. But now that brain gain is at risk of reversing to become a brain drain, with science funding and visas in chaos.The Conversation
Thai Central Bank Governor Candidate Defends His Independence
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⚡️🇺🇦Nightly Address by President Volodymyr Zelensky at the end of Day 150 of Trump’s Betrayal of Ukraine and Europe; Day 1231 of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine; Day 4156 of Russia’s invasion of Crimea (July 8) with English Subtitles (Office of the President of Ukraine VIDEO) #Ukraine #SouthKorea #Japan #Press #Taiwan #Media #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #11yrInvasionofUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
I told y'all so. It's "Vorkutlag" for the lot of us if we don't stop them.
Ag Secretary Suggests Replacing Migrant Farm Workers With 'People On Medicaid'
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Ag Secretary Suggests Replacing Migrant Farm Workers With 'People On Medicaid'
"I'm sure kicking folks off Medicaid and into farm work will go just swimmingly," one person said of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' proposal.David Moye (HuffPost)
GitHub - pinojs/pino: 🌲 super fast, all natural json logger
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Anarchist Stickers Archive (@anarchist_stickers_archive@kolektiva.social)
Attached: 1 image "November 1st: solidarity with Kobanê" (EN: English) Source: telegram:@antifaaktie Original: https://gateway.ipfs.anarchiststickersarchive.kolektiva.social
『The Last of Us Part II Remastered』時系列順に遊べる「Chronological」モード追加の無料アプデ配信開始―開発元設立40周年記念の新スキンも - YAYAFA
デベロッパーのノーティードッグは、現在販売中のアクションアドベンチャー『The Last of Us Part II Remastered』向けに、最新無料アップデートの配信開始を告知しました。YAYAFA
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Battle of Fish Creek – Métis Ambush (Apr 24, 1885)
On April 24, 1885, Gabriel Dumont led ~150 Métis in an ambush at Fish Creek, halting General Middleton’s advance on Batoche. Though not decisive, the engagement exposed the effectiveness of Métis defensive tactics. 🇨🇦 #NorthWestRebellion #FishCreek #Métis #Canada #Colonization
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Sunday, July 13, 2025, 8PM CT (1AM Monday UTC)
IT'S #MONSTERDON
we will be watching
X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
"Intent on enhancing mankind's ocular ability, the brilliant Dr. James Xavier (Ray Milland) invents a formula that allows him to see wavelengths of light outside the normal human spectrum. When his funding is suddenly threatened, Xavier tests the formula on himself despite the protests of his colleague Dr. Diane Fairfax (Diana Van der Vlis). While the formula proves initially useful in a variety of minor tasks, Xavier soon finds himself able to see things that no man was meant to see."
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Finance ministry: Investments in domestic government bonds up by 40% over past year
Between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, investments in domestic government bonds from individuals and legal entities increased by 40%. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
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EU’s December tranche to cover funding gap for Ukraine in early 2026 – Dombrovskis
A tranche of EUR 6 billion from the European Union, scheduled for December 2025, is expected to cover Ukraine’s financing needs at the beginning of 2026. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
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The UK government is considering more facial recognition in public places. Also robot prison guards, and implanting tracking devices in people's bodies.
Tech firms suggested placing trackers under offenders’ skin at meeting with justice secretary
Exclusive: Shabana Mahmood told companies she wanted ‘deeper collaboration’ to tackle prisons crisisRobert Booth (The Guardian)
Philadelphia — Edgar Allan Poe & Two Scoldings
The scariest thing on my trip to Edgar Allan Poe's home in Philadelphia was all the Department of Homeland Stupidity nonsense.Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
To save $2 million. Probably could have not felt the need to do this had the tRump “birthday parade” not been done. At least they’re keeping a couple ceremonial caisson units. Still, this is kinda sad.
“The U.S. Army's history is closely tied to its cavalry units, those soldiers who rode into battle on horseback. But the service announced Tuesday that it's moving toward a future without the ceremonial horses and will put most of them up for adoption.” - NBC News
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Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs and adopt out the animals
The Army announced Tuesday that it's moving toward a future without ceremonial horses and will put most of them up for adoption.The Associated Press (NBC News)
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EU mulls creating 100 billion euro fund for Ukraine in next budget, Bloomberg reports
The European Union is considering establishing a fund for Ukraine worth 100 billion euros ($117 billion) in the next seven-year EU budget, Bloomberg reported on July 8, citing sources familiar with the proposal.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
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Bulgaria to join euro area on 1 January 2026
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Bulgaria to join euro area on 1 January 2026
The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency.European Central Bank
Wait a minute, weren't all you threat people saying that this patch Tuesday was a bummer? Since when in an 0day a bummer?
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025 fixed a zero-day
Microsoft released Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2025, which addressed 130 flaws, including one a Microsoft SQL Server zero-day.Pierluigi Paganini (Security Affairs)
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#IgorStravinsky 1882 –1971
‘The Firebird’ [L’Oiseau de feu] Suite (1919 version)
1. Introduction
2. L’Oiseau de feu et sa danse
3. Variation de l’Oiseau de feu
4. Rondes des Princesses
5. Danse infernale de roi Kachtcheï
6. Berceuse
7. Final
#musik #music #musique #musica
#classicalmusic #modernistmusic #Stravinsky #Стравинский
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The image features a detailed illustration of a bird perched on a branch against a solid coral pink background. The bird has a brownish upper body with a lighter, white underbelly, and its beak is pointed and slender. Its legs are thin and dark, gripping the branch firmly. The bird's tail is long and slightly curved, with a hint of yellow at the base. The branch is depicted with a rough texture, suggesting a natural setting.
To the right of the bird, there is text in a bold, black font that reads, "ease up with the horseshit, please." Below this text, in a smaller, cursive font, is the signature "Ceffinbirds." The overall composition is simple yet striking, with the bird and text being the focal points against the vibrant background.
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Peter Jackson Backs Long Shot De-Extinction Plan, Starring New Zealand's Lost Moa - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: Filmmaker Peter Jackson owns one of the largest private collections of bones of an extinct New Zealand bird called the moa.science.slashdot.org
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