Jeff Bezos makes his most ghoulish deal yet
Remember Jamal Khashoggi?
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Jeff Bezos makes his most ghoulish deal yet
How long after a nation-state murders one of your columnists is it appropriate to make a multibillion-dollar deal with it? For Bezos: five years.Elizabeth Lopatto (The Verge)
Why we fall for fake health information – and how it spreads faster than facts
If the health content you see on social media sounds too good to be true, it’s very likely false – but there are ways to check it out before sharing.The Conversation
TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA AND BIPHOBIA
THE International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that...antinousstars.blogspot.com
Adolescenza e conflitti: a Palazzo Ducale l’incontro con il pedagogista Daniele Novara
L’evento rientra nel progetto Azzardata-mente Liberi 3.0 (Ali 3.0), realizzato nell’ambito del Piano di contrasto al gioco d’azzardo
Greenwashing the plastic?
The major supermarkets in Australia are about to re-introduce a soft plastics recycling trial.
Have a read of this article linked below from the Australia Institute.
Instead of re-cycling plastics it is up to us to re-fuse to use them in the first place.
Article: Soft plastic recycling is back in supermarkets!
And if you want to dig deeper: Bioplastics contain substances that are as toxic as those in ordinary plastics.
#climateChange #deGrowth #photo #photography #reCycle
Bioplastics contain substances that are as toxic as those in ordinary plastics
Conventional plastic is made from oil. The production of plastic is not sustainable, and it can contain substances we know are dangerous if ingested.Steinar Brandslet (Phys.org)
Microsoft says it provided AI to Israeli military for war but denies use to harm people in Gaza
Microsoft acknowledged Thursday that it sold advanced artificial intelligence and cloud computing services to the Israeli military during the war in Gaza and aided in efforts to locate and rescue Israeli hostages
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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
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cnn-harry-enten-trump-tariffs-may-polling_n_6827bcc9e4b0ae2fc26fb12a?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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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)
US | FAA Installs More Tower Simulation Systems To Supercharge Air Traffic Controller Hiring
In a bid to raise standards of air traffic controllers around the US, the FAA continues rollout of tower simulation systems.
US | New Video Shows United Airlines Passenger Removed By Police After Bringing Loaded Gun Onboard
The man was arrested after bringing a loaded gun onto a flight in Chicago.
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Black Woman In American First Class Not Served Meal: Huh?!?
Was American Airlines being racist by not serving a Black woman a meal in first class, when everyone else was offered food?
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
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-05-17/high-court-deportations-blocked-us-lose-last-top-credit-rating?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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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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#Press
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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Delicate - Recorded at The Tracking Room Nashville
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