Airbnb admits misleading Australian customers by charging in US dollars instead of local currency (apnews.com)
Getting Tangled Up in Threads (wedistribute.org)
The Fediverse is currently divided over whether or not to block Threads. Here are some of the things people are worried about, some opportunities that might come from it, and what we need to do to prepare.
Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest against austerity (apnews.com)
A $2M missile vs. a $2,000 drone: Pentagon worried over cost of Houthi attacks (www.politico.com)
As American warships rack up kills against Houthi drones and missiles in the Red Sea, Pentagon officials are increasingly alarmed not just at the threat to U.S. naval forces and international shipping — but at the growing cost of keeping them safe....
Charlie Stross on Mastodon: What is Star Trek? Wrong answers only, please! (wandering.shop)
Well this post exploded
Target blamed theft and violence for 9 store closures. Crime is higher at locations it kept open nearby (www.cnbc.com)
States That Legalize Marijuana See Enhanced College Basketball Recruitment, Study Finds (www.marijuanamoment.net)
Marijuana legalization is linked to significantly better recruitment for college basketball and worse outcomes for football teams, according to a new study. Researchers at Georgia College & State University and Kennesaw State University said there are numerous factors that affect recruitment trends in college athletic leagues,...
2023 in social media: the case for the fediverse (www.theverge.com)
New York City Moves to Ban Solitary Confinement, Defying Mayor Adams (www.nytimes.com)
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‘You didn’t just succeed, you Exceled’: Sydney man dubbed the ‘Annihilator’ wins spreadsheet world championship (www.theguardian.com)
Javier Milei’s government announces plan to crack down on Argentina protests (english.elpais.com)
Labour-rich Indonesia to send 100,000 workers to ageing Japan, reap benefits of ‘demographic dividend’ (www.scmp.com)
Humana also using AI tool with 90% error rate to deny care, lawsuit claims (arstechnica.com)
Humana also using AI tool with 90% error rate to deny care, lawsuit claims::The AI model, nH Predict, is the focus of another lawsuit against UnitedHealth.
Cop28 president says there is ‘no science’ behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels (www.theguardian.com)
Threads Launches in the European Union (www.macrumors.com)
Israel suffers worst combat losses since October, diplomatic isolation (www.reuters.com)
Intense fighting was under way both north and south Gaza, a day after the United Nations demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. U.S. President Joe Biden said Israel’s “indiscriminate” bombing of civilians was costing international support....
High school security guard pleads guilty to selling homemade bombs with teen accomplice after half-ton of explosives found (abcnews.go.com)
vote for your favorite or suggest your own candidates (sh.itjust.works)
Gaza humanitarian disaster heralds 'breakdown' of society (news.un.org)
DNS Resolver Quad9 Wins Pirate Site Blocking Appeal Against Sony (torrentfreak.com)
Protonmail is blocked by disposable filter (HELP needed to unblock) (github.com)
I hope community will help in this situation! ;)
Trump says he'll be a dictator only 'on day one' if elected (www.rte.ie)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/9210722...
Microsoft readies 'groundbreaking' AI-focused Windows release as new leadership takes the helm (www.windowscentral.com)
GM’s hydrogen ‘power cubes’ will be used in cement mixers and terminal tractors (www.theverge.com)
