The UK’s Middle East minister dismissed concerns that a genocide was unfolding in Gaza as “obnoxious and hideous” during a fraught meeting with humanitarian organisations last year, it has been revealed.
The minister, Andrew Mitchell, is said to have been on his phone for most of the session.
Professor Nick Maynard, said he had brought laminated photos of injured children to try to get his point across, but to no avail.
Extremely alarming! Important to know what is happening at the federal level regarding AI regulation.
#ai #CA #regulation #protections #federal #state #policy #law #tech #news
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Congress advances bill blocking California AI regulations
Republicans want to block enforcement of state AI regulations , imperiling California protections on AI in health care, hiring, and moreKhari Johnson (CalMatters)
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Poland looks set for an interesting election Sunday, w/Duda unable to run for another 5yr term & Tusk coalition lacking enough parliamentary majority to avoid presidential veto. Likely to lead to 2nd round runoff June 1st: #poland #politik #Trzaskowski #duda #donaldtusk #nawrocki #election
Polish voters set for tight pr...
Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda
Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.Adam Easton (BBC News)
Ante la plaza Mayor de Puerto Lápice.
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This week, we discuss Star Wars' weird little guys, catharticles, and spectacular views.
This week, we discuss Star Warsx27; weird little guys, catharticles, and spectacular views.#BehindTheBlog
Behind the Blog: The Art of the 'Catharticle'
This week, we discuss Star Wars' weird little guys, catharticles, and spectacular views.Samantha Cole (404 Media)
Pubblica amministrazione, non è chiaro quanti sistemi di intelligenza artificiale usi in Italia
https://www.wired.it/article/pubblica-amministrazione-intelligenza-artificiale-osservatorio-amministrazione-automatizzata/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Security @security-WiredItalia
Pubblica amministrazione, non è chiaro quanti sistemi di intelligenza artificiale usi in Italia
L'Osservatorio sull'amministrazione automatizzata ha censito i casi noti, ma chiede un registro pubblico aggiornato e sistematico per conoscere dove sono impiegati algoritmi e per prendere quali decisioniAntonio Piemontese (Wired Italia)
💥 Budget meltdown on Capitol Hill: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” just got torpedoed—by his own party. The GOP-led House Budget Committee rejected the multitrillion-dollar package as hardliners revolted over rising deficits and Medicaid cuts.
Rep. Chip Roy: “It does not do what we say it does with respect to deficits. That’s the truth.”
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House Budget Committee rejects Trump agenda bill in major setback for GOP leaders — NBC News
A group of conservatives voted against the massive party-line package, pushing for deeper spending cuts and citing concerns about the impact on the U.S. deficit.apple.news
All’aeroporto di Tassignano la manifestazione ‘Volare senza limiti’
Manifestazione inclusiva che apre al volo per i diversamente abili che vede come promotori i Lions Clubs del Distretto 108 La-Toscana
Investire in bellezza conviene: così l'arte genera valore
https://www.vanityfair.it/article/economia-della-bellezza-banca-ifis-antonio-canova?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Banca Ifis: «Investire in bellezza conviene: così l'arte genera valore»
L’arte non è solo contemplazione: è leva economica, stimolo creativo e fattore di coesione sociale. Lo dimostra il dialogo promosso da Banca Ifis alla Pinacoteca di Brera, in occasione della mostra «La Bellezza e l’Ideale», dedicata ai busti di Anton…Redazione (Vanity Fair Italia)
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Iran Meets European Powers As Trump Presses Tehran On Nuclear Proposal
Iran and European powers held talks in Istanbul about Tehran’s nuclear negotiations with Washington, as US President Donald Trump warned “something bad” will happen if the Islamic republic does not quickly decide on a US proposal for a deal.RFE/RL
Meta argues enshittification isn’t real in bid to toss FTC monopoly trial
Meta argues enshittification isn’t real in bid to toss FTC monopoly trial
How many ads is too many? Meta denies ad load harms users in bid to end trial early.Ashley Belanger (Ars Technica)
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Pior filme do ano? Hurry Up Tomorrow, com Jenna Ortega e The Weeknd, estreia com péssimas avaliações
https://www.tecmundo.com.br/minha-serie/601281-pior-filme-do-ano-hurry-up-tomorrow-com-jenna-ortega-e-the-weeknd-estreia-com-pessimas-avaliacoes.htm?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Pior filme do ano? Hurry Up Tomorrow, com Jenna Ortega e The Weeknd, estreia com péssimas avaliações
The Weeknd tropeça mais uma vez em Hollywood com Hurry Up Tomorrow: Além dos Holofotes! Conheça o longa-metragemMateus Mognon (TecMundo)
Santander lança "Alerta de Segurança" que interrompe transações durante chamadas telefônicas suspeitas
https://www.tecmundo.com.br/seguranca/404567-santander-lanca-alerta-de-seguranca-que-interrompe-transacoes-durante-chamadas-telefonicas-suspeitas.htm?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Santander lança "Alerta de Segurança" que interrompe transações durante chamadas telefônicas suspeitas
A nova função "Alerta de Segurança" do app Santander detecta se o usuário está em uma chamada e o notifica sobre possíveis golpes caso tente fazer uma transaçãoIgor Almenara Carneiro (TecMundo)
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MEPs protest Hungary’s Budapest Pride ban
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/16/meps-protest-hungarys-budapest-pride-ban?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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MEPs protest Hungary’s Budapest Pride ban
A cross-party group of MEPs plans to join Budapest Pride despite Hungary’s ban. Organisers and lawmakers urge the European Commission to take legal action, warning of broader risks to civil liberties across the EU.Romane Armangau (Euronews.com)
If you want to, you can optionally set some or all of your Mastodon posts to self-delete after a certain amount of time. There's a complete guide to how to do this here:
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Vucic Says No Halt To Kushner's Trump Hotel Project In Belgrade Despite Forged Document
Serbia’s president said there would be no halt to a luxury hotel development being built by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law in Belgrade, despite revelations that a forged document led to the site’s protected status being lifted.RFE/RL's Balkan Service (RFE/RL)
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Supporters injured when car hits crowd before Barcelona derby
TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Over a dozen people were injured when a car drove into a crowd of Espanyol supporters before the club's LaLiga match against Barcelona on Thursday, local media reported.Mehr News Agency
Vilmos Zsolnay (Hungary, 1828-1900) #ArtNouveau #Frogs Vase, c.1900
Iridescent enameled ceramic, H 19.5 cm
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xAI posts Grok’s behind-the-scenes prompts
https://www.theverge.com/news/668527/xai-grok-system-prompts-ai?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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xAI posts Grok’s behind-the-scenes prompts
xAI, the Elon Musk-owned AI company, has published the system prompts it uses for Grok, which instruct the chatbot to be “extremely skeptical.”Emma Roth (The Verge)
It's not every day you find someone wearing a jersey with your name on it!
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Ukraine-Russia Talks End After 90 Minutes With No Breakthrough
The first round of direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in three years ended quickly and with no immediate signs of progress as Ukrainian officials accused Russia of making "unacceptable" demands, media reports said.RFE/RL
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Sorry that really came off US centric.
I mean like. Our struggles are interrelated! It gives me hope to see us all doing the work together! 💖 Thank you!
Trump Tax Bill Fails in House Panel, US Confidence Sinks, More
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-05-16/trump-tax-bill-fails-in-house-panel-us-confidence-sinks-more?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Apple Pay and Apple Cash are down for many iPhone users
https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/16/apple-pay-and-apple-cash-are-down-for-many-iphone-users/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Apple Pay and Apple Cash are down for many iPhone users - 9to5Mac
Trying to make a payment using your iPhone? You might need to use a third-party service, as Apple Cash appears...Ryan Christoffel (9to5Mac)
The Cannes Film Festival this week served as a major platform to show solidarity with Gaza as over 370 actors, directors, and industry professionals signed a petition condemning the Israeli occupation’s assault on Gaza and mourning the killing of Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna.
The petition [..] calls for justice amid “shameful silence” within the film industry regarding the Israeli regime’s siege on Gaza.
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#Gaza #Palestine
#Press #News
Film icons mourn Fatima Hassouna, denounce siege on Gaza at Cannes
Over 370 artists, including Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, honor Gaza journalist Fatima Hassouna and condemn Israeli war crimes at Cannes 2024.Al Mayadeen English (Film icons mourn Fatima Hassouna, denounce siege on Gaza at Cannes)
#EuropeanUnion #russiaUkraineWar
#11yrInvasionofUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul end, Moscow demands Kyiv withdraw from 4 regions, no ceasefire agreement
Some of Russia's demands include the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from their own territory as a condition for a ceasefire, an unnamed Ukrainian source told Sky News.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
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Rendez-vous sur PayPal.Me/saeedfamily et saisissez le montant. C'est signé PayPal, donc c'est simple et sécurisé. Vous n'avez pas de compte PayPal ? Pas de problème.PayPal.Me
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Uno studio pubblicato su Nature Communications[1] ha rilevato che l’aumento delle temperature globali accelera in modo inaspettato il rilascio di carbonio dai suoli tropicali e subtropicali, superando di gran lunga [leggi tutto]
Il clima si scalda, i suoli reagiscono liberando più carbonio del previsto
Uno studio pubblicato su Nature Communications[1] ha rilevato che l’aumento delle temperature globali accelera in modo inaspettato il rilascio di carbonio dai suoli tropicali e subtropicali, superando di gran lunga le previsioni dei modelli climatici…Notizie scientifiche.it
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First Nations unity displayed at rally against separatism at Legislature | The-14
“There’s no separation between the chiefs and the councils and our people. We are all Treaty people when it comes to our Treaty. Each and every meeting that we are attending is to protect our children.The 14 (The-14)
#Trump ’s Trade War is basically a regressive tax — squeezing low income families the most. They are forecasted to lose 3% of disposable income.
But of course Trump isn’t done — uncertainty continues.
“we’re still looking at much higher inflation and an economic slowdown at best — i.e., stagflation.”
— #Krugman
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ＥＵ、新たな対ロシア制裁を準備 欧州委員長が表明 | ロイター
欧州連合（ＥＵ）欧州委員会のフォンデアライエン委員長は１６日、ＥＵが新たな対ロシア制裁を準備していることを明らかにした。ウクライナ戦争を巡り、ロシアのプーチン大統領に圧力をかけることが狙い。スペイン・バレンシアで４月撮影（２０２５年 ロイター／Eva Manez） - 欧州連合（ＥＵ）欧州委員会のフォンデアライエン委員長は１６日、ＥＵが新たな対ロシア制裁を準備していることを明らかにした。ウクライナ戦争を巡り、ロシアのプーチン大統領に圧力をかけることが狙い。ただＥＵは今週、第１７弾の対ロ制裁を採…WALKNEWS (WALK NEWS)
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