fromjason ("fromjason.xyz š¤") wrote:
Re: Bluesky backs a project that would let Mastodon apps, like Ivory, work with its network
What... what is federation? Quickly, now.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/bluesky-backs-a-project-that-would-let-mastodon-apps-like-ivory-work-with-its-network/
fromjason ("fromjason.xyz š¤") wrote:
Hi we're a start-up and open source! No that that kind of open source. Open as in house. You can come take a look around but you're not getting any keys.
xor@tech.intersects.art ("Parker Higgins") wrote:
ha ha ha silly me, of course you can't change a color in a PDF
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chriswho@mstdn.social ("Chris Who") wrote:
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- Banksy on Advertising People are taking the piss out of you everyday. They butt into your life, take a cheap shot at you and then disappear. They leer at you from tall buildings and make you feel small. They make flippant comments from buses that imply you're not sexy enough and that all the fun is happening somewhere else. They are on TV making your girlfriend feel inadequate. They have access to the most sophisticated technology the world has ever seen and they bully you with it. They are The Advertisers and they are laughing at you. You, however, are forbidden to touch them. Trademarks, intellectual property rights and copyright law mean advertisers can say what they like wherever they like with total impunity. Fuck that. Any advert in a public space that gives you no choice whether you see it or not is yours. It's yours to take, re-arrange and re-use. You can do whatever you like with it. Asking for permission is like asking to keep a rock someone just threw at your head. You owe the companies nothing. Less than nothing, you especially don't owe them any courtesy. They owe you. They have re-arranged the world to put themselves in front of you. They never asked for your permission, donāt even start asking for theirs. (remote)
The best movie trailers for the week of April 21st
Image: Marvel Studios
Iāve been making more of an effort to keep up with movies lately and even managed the rare feat of seeing one in an actual movie theater. I saw Guy Ritchieās The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which stars Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Elza GonzĆ”lez, Babs Olusanmokun, and others in what I interpreted as a goofy spaghetti western / spy / heist film.
I suppose itās also a war movie, being based (very loosely) on a true story about a collection of unstoppable guys set on an unsanctioned secret mission to destroy a German U-boat resupply ship during World War II. It doesnāt try to ruminate on the weight of the mission, which was to clear the way for American ships to cross the Atlantic and join the war effort. Ministry is...
Nearly 300 people arrested at campus protests against the war in Gaza this weekend
Police took more than 250 protesters into custody in Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts and Missouri this weekend, as the war in Gaza continues to embroil campuses across the nation.
āShame On You!ā: Anti-War Protesters Picket White House Correspondentsā Dinner
Before guests could get inside last nightās White House Correspondentsā Dinner, they had to wade through a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters who reminded them of the journalists who have been killed covering Israelās war on Gaza. The annual dinner, nicknamed ānerd prom,ā is hosted by the group of journalists who cover the White House and [ā¦]
Trumpās Endorsement Helps Utah MAGA Candidate Notch a Win in the Battle for Senate
On Saturday, just as Utah Republicans were gathering for their annual nominating convention, former President Donald Trump endorsed Senate candidate Trent Staggs, an upstart small-town mayor who has been carefully cultivating endorsements from national MAGA celebrities. The endorsement helped Staggs prevail over nine other candidates in the crowded convention race to replace retiring Sen. Mitt [ā¦]
Stellar Blade, Tales Of Kenzera: Zau, And More Of This Week's Reviews
From side-scrolling Metroidvanias to upbeat, humorous soulslikes, from the depths of the sea to the stars above, this weekās reviews run the gamut. Read on to find out what we thought of this weekās releases.
nadim@symbolic.software ("Nadim Kobeissi") wrote:
Wonder how often weāll see this before the zeitgeist is inoculated against it.
āSchool athletic director arrested for framing principal using AI voice synthesis: Police uncover plot to defame principal with AI-generated racist and antisemitic comments.ā
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/alleged-ai-voice-imitation-leads-to-arrest-in-baltimore-school-racism-controversy/
Not Even Leonard Leo Could Turn Brent Orrin Hatch Into Utahās Next Senator
It turns out that not even a famous last name, support from the conservative Federalist Society and its powerful leader, and a boatload of dark money can turn a Republican candidate into the next senator from Utah. In early January, Brent Orrin Hatch threw his hat into a crowded GOP primary race that will decide [ā¦]
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antlerboy ("Benjamin P. Taylor") wrote:
Microsoft Copilot requires a little bit of... encouragement?
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FTC's noncompete ban could reshape the US workplace https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ftcs-noncompete-ban-could-reshape-the-us-workplace-140012480.html
collinsworth@hachyderm.io ("Josh Collinsworth") wrote:
I bet this nonprofit is seeing a spike in their analytics lately and wondering where it's suddenly coming from.
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sophie@social.lol ("Sophie") wrote:
Really really love this: The Millennial Captcha (make sure you try it out)
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Full transcript in image description.
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- Screenshot of tumblr text post reading: User brightwanderer I think a lot about how we as a culture have turned "forever" into the only acceptable definition of success. Like... if you open a coffee shop and run it for a while and it makes you happy but then stuff gets too expensive and stressful and you want to do something else so you close it, it's a "failed" business. If you write a book or two, then decide that you don't actually want to keep doing that, you're a "failed" writer. If you marry someone, and that marriage is good for a while, and then stops working and you get divorced, it's a "failed" marriage. The only acceptable "win condition" is "you keep doing that thing forever". A friendship that lasts for a few years but then its time is done and you move on is considered less valuable or not a "real" friendship. A hobby that you do for a while and then are done with is a "phase' - or, alternatively, a "pity" that you don't do that thing any more. A fandom is "dying" because people have had a lot of fun with it but are now moving on to other things. I just think that something can be good, and also end, and that thing was still good. And it, okay to be sad that It ended, too. But the idea that anything that ends is automatically less than this hypothetical eternal state of success... I don't think that's doing us any good at all. Thanks to https://www.onlineocr.net/ with manual corrections. Source I found at is https://www.reddit.com/r/CuratedTumblr/comments/ (remote)
Metaās āset it and forget itā AI ad tools are misfiring and blowing through cash
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge
It was Valentineās Day when Metaās ad platform started going off the rails. RC Williams, the co-founder of the Philadelphia-based marketing agency 1-800-D2C, had set one of Metaās automated ad tools to run campaigns for two separate clients. But when he checked the platform that day, he found that Meta had blown through roughly 75 percent of the daily ad budgets for both clients in under a couple of hours.
Williams told The Verge that the adsā CPMs, or cost per impressions, were roughly 10 times higher than normal.A usual CPM of under $28 had inflated to roughly $250, way above the industry average. That would have been bad enough if the revenue earned from those ads wasnāt nearly zero. If youāre not a marketer, this might feel like...
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React Team Announces SvelteKit
For a partial list of new features in the React 19 Beta, please see kit.svelte.dev
The Delta emulator will soon turn your iPad into a giant Nintendo DS
Delta is about to get better on the iPad. | Image: Riley Testut
The Delta emulator made a huge splash when it hit the Apple App Store earlier this month, quickly rocketing to the top spot in Appleās free apps, where it remains today. Now, developer Riley Testut says an iPad-specific version is ānear completion,ā and will be released with Delta version 1.6. Testut says the app is already available for his Patreon supporters through āthe regular AltStore,ā which I take to mean the non-EU-specific one, rather than the Apple-approved AltStore PAL.
Of course, the iOS version already works on the iPad (and the Vision Pro, where Iāve been playing Metroid Prime Hunters). But a native version would let it take advantage of the full iPad screen real estate for better skins, including one that turns your tablet...
Where to get started with Fallout
Image: Bethesda Game Studios
A sampling of the four modern games in the series for those jumping in after the Amazon show.
The Best Mario Kart 8 Builds, Surviving And Thriving In Fallout 76, And More Tips For The Week
With folks flocking back to the Appalachian wastelands of Fallout 76, weāll help you survive and thrive with some great builds. Weāll also help you optimize your build in Mario Kart, make Cait Sith crush it on the battlefield in FF7 Rebirth, and more.
jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
another case of spontaneous human combustion, leaving behind only their boots
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The OLED iPad Pro could launch with an M4 chip
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Apple is preparing for its big AI coming out party in this yearās Worldwide Developer Conference; that much you can count on. But apparently, the company is going to start that party a little early with the OLED iPad Pro that itās expected to unveil on May 7th. According to _Bloombergā_s Mark Gurman, thereās āa strong possibilityā the tablet will launch with an M4 chip and its accompanying neural engine, making it Appleās āfirst truly AI-powered device.ā
Writing in his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the company could use its May event to explain āits AI chip strategy without distraction,ā freeing it to focus on exactly how the iPad Pro and its other M4 devices will use the companyās AI offerings in iPadOS 18. Those could include...
Battle of the best robovacs (that iRobot doesnāt make)
We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra head-to-head against the DreameBot X30 Ultra to find out which of these Roomba competitorsā flagship robot vacuums is the best.
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We asked, you answered: Let's make a toast to the ways you keep calm and carry on
Our readers responded to our callout, sharing the strategies they use to lift their spirits in the face of setbacks and woes. And yes, one way is: A jam happy face on toast!
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metin@graphics.social ("Metin Seven šØ") wrote:
Just discovered that most of the people I was following over at Bluesky haven't been active there in months, sometimes many months.
I've got a hunch that Bluesky is not going to be the Twitter successor they hope for. š¤
There's this platform called Mastodon thoughā¦ šš
#mastodon #fediverse #SocialMedia #bluesky #social #media #online #communication
A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO crops
An organic seed company was distressed to learn it had marketed a GMO purple tomato by mistake. The incident raised alarm about the impact of new GMO plants.
These dreamy photos of historical Cairo will transport you to another time
Photographer Nour El Massry captures ethereal images of Egyptian landscapes, interiors and architecture in one of the world's largest megacities.
The Louvre Museum looks to rehouse the 'Mona Lisa' in its own room ā underground
Louvre Director Laurence des Cars said her institution is looking at upgrading both the visitor experience surrounding the iconic painting as well as the museum overall.
Congress Ponders Competing Bills to Aid Tribes and Wildlife
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Nine years ago, Glenn Olson joined a panel whose members, in ordinary circumstances, would rarely appear in the same room togetherālet alone work as a collaborative team. Olson, chair of bird conservation and public policy at the National Audubon [ā¦]
Gaza protestors picket White House correspondents dinner, as Biden ribs Trump
The war in Gaza spurred large protests outside a glitzy roast with President Joe Biden, journalists, politicians and celebrities Saturday but went all but unmentioned by participants inside.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison
Harvey Weinstein's lawyer said that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.
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UncleDuke1969@universeodon.com ("Uncle Duke") wrote:
when you really need your toddler to stop asking questions for just two goddamn minutes
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Today in History: General Charles de Gaulle, President of France, resigns, 1969
jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
Today in History: Zilog Z-80 introduced, 1976... and it changed the entire direction of my life
jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
Today in History: James Monroe, 5th President of the United States, born Monroe Hall, VA
jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
Today in History: Sir Terry Pratchett born, 1948
Gargron ("Eugen Rochko") wrote:
Catching some morning rays at a hotel.
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In the first Autonomous Racing League race, the struggle was real
Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge
The first race of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) took place on the Yas Marina Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 track today, and Iām pleased to report that a race both began and ended. But the event was not without strife ā far from it. During qualifying time trials, the driverless Dallara Super Formula racers outfitted with cameras and software seemed to struggle mightily to complete a full lap.
During the trials, cars randomly juked:
Image: A2RL
Or spun:
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Or turned into walls:
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Or just pulled off the track to take a little break:
Image: A2RL
You get well-acquainted with the interstitial music during these highlights....
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem responds to backlash over story about killing her dog
The Republican South Dakota governor details what she says was a tough decision to shoot an "untrainable" family dog in a forthcoming memoir. Animal rights advocates and Democrats decried the move.
bcantrill ("Bryan Cantrill") wrote:
The next Oxide and Friends is on May 13th, when @ahl and I will joined by molecular biologist Greg Cost to discuss @philipcball's extraordinary book, How Life Works. Read the book and bring your comments and questions -- or join just to listen to the discussion! On Discord on May 13th at 5p Pacific:
https://discord.gg/besjcERf?event=1233892673023246387
And recorded and syndicated as always:
Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect war criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an attempt to "deflect attention" from Israel's actions.
Gargron ("Eugen Rochko") wrote:
Me, feeding 2 people and 2 cats on a 60k EUR salary without benefits (because technically self-employed), reading those comments that claim a 501(c)(3) is some kind of nefarious scheme to hide money š
Hamas releases video of a second American being held hostage in Gaza
Hamas has released a video showing two captives, one of them an American, as part of an effort to prove that the two men are still alive. It was the second video of a U.S. citizen released this week.
The Apple Vision Proās eBay prices are making me sad
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
I paid a lot of money for the privilege of getting an Apple Vision Pro brand-new in February. All-in, with optical inserts and taxes, I financed a little over $3,900 for the 256GB version of the headset. A day or so ago, I made a mistake that Iām sure many early adopters are familiar with: I looked up how much itās been selling for on eBay.
On Wednesday, a 1TB Vision Pro, complete with all the included gear, Appleās fluffy $200 travel case, $500 AppleCare Plus, and claimed to have been āworn maybe about an hourā sold for $3,200 after 21 bids. The listed shipping estimate was $20.30. Brand new, that combination is $5,007.03 on Appleās site for me. Another eBay listing, this one with my headsetās configuration (but sans optical inserts) w...
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I will never get over the paradox that the tech industry works so hard to only hire people who fit very narrow archetypes when almost all of the best people Iāve worked with are the ones who managed to sneak past those filters.
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aral@mastodon.ar.al ("Aral Balkan") wrote:
Co-founder of Twitter joins new Mastodon board of directors. Right, so federating with Threads wasnāt a mistake. This is just the direction Mastodon is going. Oh, well. Another Mozilla emerges.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/04/mastodon-forms-new-u.s.-non-profit/
fromjason ("fromjason.xyz š¤") wrote:
About to attend a pirate dinner show š“āā ļø
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stefan@front-end.social ("Stefan Judis") wrote:
Alright, real talk: I have @code's minimap disabled because it only looks fancy. But the new ability to set marks might make me reconsider.
`// MARK:` and `//#āregion` should work in the newest version.
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stevelord@bladerunner.social ("Steve Lord") wrote:
On #wordpress #enshittification h/t @jwz https://goblin.band/notes/9sgki9pdru7i8p9y
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scream@botsin.space ("Endless Screaming") wrote:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
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ajroach42@retro.social ("Andrew (bookseller era)") wrote:
Good reminder today: https://yewtu.be/watch?v=QIxsXzrugUE
cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen") wrote:
I enjoyed this track from Grapefruit Astronauts. It's the best soundtrack for a recipe I've ever heard. "Ramen62"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByaaQG0g1ZQ
They also have a presence on Bandcamp.
fromjason ("fromjason.xyz š¤") wrote:
In the last five years we've seen a remarkable rise in class consciousness and a sophisticated understanding of the systems of marginalized oppression.
But the credible threats flaunted by those who dictate our digital lives, have gone largely unchecked by the greater Internet community. This isn't a matter of apathy, or a lack of intelligence, but rather the result of a small knowledge gap those who are tech-adjacent must work to fill.
Have a look at this Terminator 2 fan restoration project
Still one of the coolest shots in all of sci-fi, even in orange. | Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge
Terminator 2: Judgment Day was ā and is, for some ā the standard-bearer for bombastic tentpole action films after it was released in 1991, but many of its fans have been less than enthusiastic about its Blu-ray releases. In recent years, though, people who love the movie have been restoring it using 35mm prints, and one of those efforts has been making the rounds over on X.
Jon W., who frequently posts about movies and projects like these, compiled a few screenshots in a thread comparing the new version with other transfers. They didnāt credit the person working on this directly, but did post a screenshot of text from āthe person who restored Terminatorā ā Googling some of it verbatim led me to Robās Nostalgia Projects.
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fromjason ("fromjason.xyz š¤") wrote:
There is a class of venture capitalists, project managers, and notable developers who have ignored the secessionists, eugenicists, white supremacists, and otherwise Effective Altruists who've invaded their luxury hotel conference rooms unopposed.
It's going to take more than the tech-savvy to start calling them out and exposing them.
It will take prominent non-tech voices. We should be courting those voices in our writings.
The Vergeās 2024 Motherās Day gift guide
Illustration by Manon Louart for The Verge
We found a collection of unique gift ideas that go beyond the flowers and chocolates that typically rule the day.
Gargron ("Eugen Rochko") wrote:
Newark Penn Station.
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xor@tech.intersects.art ("Parker Higgins") wrote:
pretty bummed out watching a friend who was previously sort of low-information on politics going further and further right on her news sources to find continuing support for her israel positions
Boseās excellent QC Ultra Earbuds are matching their all-time low
The QuietComfort Ultra offer the best noise cancellation you can get in a pair of wireless earbuds, full stop. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
If the bar for noise-canceling earbuds seems high right now, thatās because Bose and Sony seem to raise it with every addition to their respective lineups. The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a great example of just how impressive ANC has become in the last few years, particularly in the earbuds space. And now, thanks to a $50 discount, you can pick them up at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for $249.
If noise cancellation is your top priority when selecting a pair of wireless earbuds, thereās no better choice than the Ultra. Boseās latest earbuds do a terrific job masking the sounds of traffic, talking, and other noisy facets of everyday life, allowing you to soak in your playlists and podcasts without unwanted distractions. When you dow...
Fallout 76's Redemption Arc, A Great New Zelda-Like, And More Gaming Opinions For The Week
Fallout 76 is getting plenty of attention in the wake of the hugely popular Amazon show, and weāre happy to see it. Also, we reflect on Final Fantasy 16's DLC now that Cliveās journey is truly at an end, and recommend a fresh new Zelda-like thatās also a twin-stick shooter. Enjoy!
Hamas says it's preparing to respond to Israel's latest Gaza cease-fire proposal
The militant group says it's examining the latest Israeli suggestions for a cease-fire in Gaza, seven months into the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
fromjason ("fromjason.xyz š¤") wrote:
Can't wait for the Marc Andreessen Behind The Bastards episode
fromjason ("fromjason.xyz š¤") wrote:
We invited some really cool dudes to interpolate with us
Kristi Noem Defends Killing Her Own Puppy
Here at Mother Jones, we respect a wide spectrum of views when it comes to dogs. But a line must be drawn somewhere, and that somewhere is revealing that you killed your 14-month-old wirehair pointer for acting like a puppy. Thatās what South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem admitted to in graphic detail in her forthcoming [ā¦]
Many people say their Apple IDs were inexplicably reset last night
Illustration: The Verge
Overnight, many people reported on social media that they were inexplicably logged out of their Apple IDs and then required to reset their passwords when they tried to sign in again, and nobody seems to know why. Some reported needing to enter their iPhone passcode to connect to iCloud again, while others with Stolen Device Protection enabled said they had to wait an hour before being able to log in.
Appleās System Status webpage shows no current issues with any of its services, so itās not clear if this was a widespread issue. That said, 9to5Mac reports that even a few of its staff members were also affected by the issue. At least one Forbes contributor apparently experienced the issue as well. The outlet saw no indication that this...
jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
Today in History: Sergei Prokofiev born in Sontsovka, Russia, 1891
jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
Today in History: Magellan killed in Philippines, 1521
jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
Today in History: Samuel Morse born, 1791
jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
Today in History: Louis Victor de Broglie born, 1774, physicist
The Spy Inside Your Smartphone
Known for its investigative reporting, El Faro has been referred to as āa breakthrough digital newspaper blazing an independent and ethical trail in Central America.ā So when reporters at the Salvadoran news outlet noticed their cellphones acting strange all of a suddenābatteries draining, unexplained overheatingāthey had a weird feeling that someone was accessing their messages. [ā¦]
#Mastodon forms new 501(c)(3) non-profit entity with new board of directors in the United States to facilitate tax-deductible donations and in-kind support:
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/04/mastodon-forms-new-u.s.-non-profit/
The walls of Appleās garden are tumbling down
Brick by brick. | Illustration by Myriam Wares for The Verge
Appleās reckoning isnāt just the end of an era for the company ā itās a reflection of the smartphoneās fall from beloved gadget to commodity.
Bill Barr Is Happy to Debase Himself for Donald Trump Again
Once again, thereās not much love lost between Bill Barr and the man he accused of betraying the Oval Office, Donald Trump. When the former attorney general confirmed this week that he would support the Republican presidential ticket in November, his former boss took the opportunity to mock Barr as āslow-movingā and ālazy.ā āThatās classic Trump,ā [ā¦]
Fallout 4's Big Update, Stellar Blade's Launch Day Patch, And More Of The Week's Gaming News
This weekās gaming news saw Helldivers 2 continue its efforts at world domination, Fallout 4's big next-gen patch cause problems as well as fix them, and much more.
pzmyers@octodon.social ("pzmyers š¦") wrote:
*Infested* is my platonic ideal of a good time.
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest ā thenĀ climate changeĀ hit
Collage by Israel Vargas
They brought forests back to life in Costa Rica. Their next challenge? Restoring ecosystems in a warming world.
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we need a bob ross of programming
A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to come
The heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old Palestinian died from the heat.
Both sides prepare as Florida's six-week abortion ban is set to take effect Wednesday
The state currently bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. That will drop to six weeks, with a few exceptions ā a timetable that abortion rights advocates say is hard to meet
A student club is suing its school, saying its pro-Palestinian views were censored
Members of the Washington, D.C., school Arab students club say their rights were violated "because the school does not want their viewpoint ... to be heard."
An illegal migrant, age 17, drowned in a Bosnian river. Here's how citizens responded
On the risky journey from the Global South to Europe, migrants often perish. In a town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, near a river where dozens have drowned, citizens seek to provide closure to the families.
Got brothers or sisters? Warm sibling bonds help booster happiness as you age
Researchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and depression.
What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers
A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes abortion as a pregnancy "related medical condition."
Trump Would Gut and Privatize US Climate and Weather Agency, Experts Fear
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Climate experts fear Donald Trump will follow a blueprint created by his allies to gut the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), disbanding its work on climate science and tailoring its operations to business interests. Joe Bidenās presidency has increased the profile of the [ā¦]
SCOTUS v. Pregnant Patients: Idahoās Abortion Fight Could Blow Up a āRevolutionaryā Health Care Law
Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in what could end up being its most consequential abortion decision since Dobbs. In a case pitting Idahoās extreme abortion ban against a federal law known as EMTALAāthat since 1986 has required hospitals to provide emergency careāconservative justices seemed to embrace the idea that states can deny [ā¦]
rmrenner ("The Old Gay Gristle Fest") wrote:
whenever a politician brags about their ability to make hard choices I just assume they're talking about impulsively spree killing their own pets
Iran women's protests are the focus of 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi's new book
The French Iranian author and artist, best known for her graphic novel Persepolis, edited and contributed to a new graphic anthology titled Woman, Life, Freedom, inspired by Iran's recent protests.
Mike Johnson and the troubled history of recent Republican speakers
Johnson is the sixth Republican elevated to the speakership since 1994. The five who preceded him all saw their time in the office end in relative degrees of defeat or frustration.
South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27, Freedom Day
South Africans celebrate their "Freedom Day" every April 27, when they remember their country's pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of apartheid.
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Wikipedia has adjusted King Missile's penis for inflation
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Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa
Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska.
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samhenrigold@hachyderm.io ("sam henri gold") wrote:
sometimes its interesting to go into best buy to see what computers ānormalā people are buying.
making a slick Svelte app is fun and all on my M1 Pro but how much do i need to optimize my stuff for the majority of people using whatever $500 gets you from HP.
we, as product makers, get swept up in the latest, shiniest thing & set our assumptions accordingly.
āWell everyoneās at least on an M1 rightā my brother in christ my mom just bought a Lenovo yesterday and it has a Celeron + 4GB memory
Gargron ("Eugen Rochko") wrote:
A nice building with the characteristic fire escape. I'm not entirely sure what the faded text on the building says. NYC.
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UAW strike at Daimler Truck averted at 11th hour
More than 7,000 Daimler Truck workers, most of them in North Carolina, had threatened to go on strike. The UAW says the workers will get raises of at least 25% plus cost of living allowances.
fromjason ("fromjason.xyz š¤") wrote:
The Tech Baron Seeking to āEthnically Cleanseā San Francisco:
> āBalaji has the highest rate of output per minute of good new ideas of anybody Iāve ever met,ā wrote MarcĀ Andreessen, co-founder of the V.C. firmĀ Andreessen-Horowitz, in a blurb for Balajiās 2022 book, The Network State: How to Start a New Country.
https://newrepublic.com/article/180487/balaji-srinivasan-network-state-plutocrat
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MateuszKubuszok@fosstodon.org ("Mateusz Kubuszok") wrote:
š¶ It's the final countdown š¶
https://github.com/scalalandio/chimney/releases/tag/1.0.0-RC1