As a former IDF soldier and historian of genocide, I was deeply disturbed by my recent visit to Israel (www.theguardian.com)
I had not been to Israel since June 2023, and during this recent visit I found a different country from the one I had known. Although I have worked abroad for many years, Israel is where I was born and raised. It is the place where my parents lived and are buried; it is where my son has established his own family and most of my...
TIL in 1818, an Englishman accused of murder demanded a trial by combat. Surprisingly, the law that allowed for trial by combat was still valid, and the man was acquitted when his accuser declined the (en.wikipedia.org)
TIL in 1818, an Englishman accused of murder demanded a trial by combat. Surprisingly, the law that allowed for trial by combat was still valid, and the man was acquitted when his accuser declined the offer of battle. Trial by combat was abolished the following year.
Leaked images appear to show elite British SAS agents operating in Kursk (sh.itjust.works)
https://sh.itjust.works/pictrs/image/2289e9ee-12ee-4f13-a78c-cf81446f341c.jpeg...
The State of global Piracy - July 2024
🏴☠️ AHOY fellow pirates and welcome to the state of global piracy for July 2024! ARRR! 🏴☠️...
Mars water: Liquid water reservoirs found under Martian crust (www.bbc.com)
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Putin order army to dislodge Ukranian troops from the Russian territory as over 120k flee border area. (www.cbsnews.com)
SpaceX repeatedly polluted waters in Texas this year, regulators found (www.cnbc.com)
Elon Musk’s SpaceX violated environmental regulations in releasing pollutants into or nearby bodies of water in Texas, a state environmental agency said in a notice last week....
The "#Art Block" Tag on Tumblr (www.tumblr.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/14670395...
‘A different level than 2020’: Trump’s plan to steal election is taking shape (www.theguardian.com)
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Designing Friction (philosophical essay about technology) (designingfriction.com)
cross-posted from: lemm.ee/post/39429322...
Is it possible to run linux on a pixel phone?
I’d like to use my Google Pixel 8 as a light desktop pc, via a USB-C Dock....
Biden dropped out because “the most important thing” is “we must defeat Trump”: CBS News (www.vanityfair.com)
The president talked about his emotional decision to leave the race and his plans to campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket in the battleground state of Pennsylvania....
‘Killer robots’ are becoming a real threat in Africa. (theconversation.com)
Quizzle – Can you guess the word in fewer than twenty questions? (quizzle.game)
I made this game with a friend. We’re interested in your feedback!
Parts of Canada’s Boreal Forest Are Burning Faster Than They Can Regrow | The delicate balance of one the planet’s largest natural systems for storing carbon depends on the humble black spruce tree. (www.nytimes.com)
The Google TV Streamer is the first device to run Android 14 for TVs (www.androidauthority.com)
Church of England paid-off priest assessed as a risk to children (www.bbc.co.uk)
Zelensky Acknowledges Ukraine's Offensive In Russia's Kursk Oblast (news.antiwar.com)
The US is supporting Ukraine’s attack on Kursk and has said Ukrainian forces are allowed to use US-provided weapons in the ground incursion into Russia. For the first two years of the war, the US prohibited Ukraine from striking Russian territory with US-provided missiles but recently lifted that restriction in the wake of...
Jon Stewart on Why Trump Wants Biden Back So Badly He's Reusing His Old Attacks m (youtu.be)
Nearly 36 officials who refused to certify 2020 election result still in office – report (www.theguardian.com)
Watchdog group’s finding underscores concerns Trump and allies will attack in election certification in swing states...
Bluetooth Speakers
I know the meme format is kinda wrong. It’s also kinda right.
Scientists hail ‘smart’ insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real time (www.theguardian.com)
The new glucose-responsive insulins (GRIs) only become active when there is a certain amount of sugar in the blood to prevent hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose). They become inactive again when levels drop below a certain point, avoiding hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose). In future, patients may only need insulin once a week,...
No More Room In Hell: How Tech & Games Are Desperately Rotting (The Jimquisition) (youtu.be)
Warning for gore and zombies....
10 Years Ago, Hideo Kojima's P.T. Scared the Hell Out of Us on PS4 (www.pushsquare.com)
Still so sad about this 😞