First interest rate cut in 4 years likely on the horizon as the Federal Reserve meets (apnews.com)
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the end of their two-year fight against inflation in sight, Federal Reserve officials are likely Wednesday to set the stage for the first cut to their key interest rate in four years, a major shift in policy that could eventually lower borrowing costs for U.S. consumers and businesses....
Germany summons Chinese envoy over 2021 cyberattack (www.dw.com)
Germany’s Foreign Ministry stressed the dangers posed by Chinese espionage in a press briefing. It is the first time China’s ambassador to Berlin has been summoned since 1989....
Samsung's next mid-range Exynos chip is as powerful as Snapdragon 888 (www.sammobile.com)
Police recruit who lost both legs in ‘barbaric hazing ritual’ sues Denver, paramedics and officers (apnews.com)
DENVER (AP) — A police recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after losing consciousness and repeatedly collapsing during fight training at Denver’s police academy is suing those who allegedly forced him to continue the “barbaric hazing ritual” after paramedics ignored warning signs....
Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time (theconversation.com)
Global methane emissions rising at fastest rate in decades, scientists warn (www.theguardian.com)
Researchers call for immediate action to reduce methane emissions and avert dangerous escalation in climate crisis...
ANC expels former South African President Jacob Zuma (www.semafor.com)
Fuck Stealth. Here’s the AN/ALQ-69 (sh.itjust.works)
r*ddit
Venezuela election: Protesters clash with police after Maduro victory claim (www.bbc.co.uk)
Before you read that, see also: Choreographed celebrations in Venezuela as Maduro claims win...
Can a church exist exclusively on the internet? (restofworld.org)
Archive.
Green Day Draws Conservative Rage for Anti-'MAGA Agenda' Lyric (www.ticketnews.com)
MNDAA Tells Troops and Allies to Protect Chinese Assets in Myanmar’s Conflict Areas (www.irrawaddy.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/26068463...
Interview: Kate Mulgrew On Chakotay And The ‘Prodigy’ Janeways; Her Conditions For More Live-Action Star Trek (trekmovie.com)
‘Deep moral deterioration’ being normalised in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (www.theguardian.com)
A day of chaos in Israel as far-right protesters storm military bases (www.axios.com)
Like Paris Hilton, I was sent to Brat Camp — it was horrifying (www.thetimes.com)
Hitler takes too much Viagra (youtu.be)
An oldie but a goodie.
Changes to U.S. dog import regulations: What they are and why they matter for dogs and for people. (theconversation.com)
Palworld's community manager says our 'dead game' fixation is ruining gaming: 'I don't think it really serves anyone to push gamers to play the same game, day in and day out' (www.pcgamer.com)
Windows 11 now shows a full-screen pop-up to use OneDrive and protect your PC (www.windowslatest.com)
In addition to monthly reminders to use Microsoft Edge and Microsoft 365, Windows 11 now recommends using OneDrive. A recent Windows Update triggers a full-screen pop-up for OneDrive, which looks like the OOBE (out-of-the-box experience) that typically pops up when you install Windows 11 for the first time....
How to Lie Your Way to $44 Billion. (odysee.com)
Sources of the video.
Vanilla OS 2 Orchid - Stable Release (vanillaos.org)
The KOSA Internet Censorship Bill Just Passed The Senate—It's Our Last Chance To Stop It (www.eff.org)
King Charles’ €500K lobster dinner blows hole in French presidency’s budget (www.politico.eu)
A decadent dinner costing nearly €475,000 for the U.K.’s King Charles III helped push France’s Élysée Palace — the office of President Emmanuel Macron —to a record high deficit last year....