Senate passes TikTok ban bill, sending it to Biden, who has already committed to signing it (www.theverge.com)
Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal - The Verge (www.theverge.com)
Lemmy is growing and they are coming (lemmy.world)
HeliBoard, a privacy-conscious open-source Android keyboard based on AOSP/now-unmaintained OpenBoard, is now available on F-Droid (f-droid.org)
HeliBoard keyboard is an improved fork of the now-unmaintained OpenBoard keyboard. It does not require internet permission, allowing it to be used 100% offline....
In your area/country, did you have a word or phrase to describe the static white noise on a television set not tuned to a channel? (upload.wikimedia.org)
Bonus points if there’s a known onomatopoeia to describe the sound.
American intelligence withheld information on Moscow terror attacks out of fear of exposing intelligence sources or methods (www.nytimes.com)
The adversarial relationship between Washington and Moscow prevented U.S. officials from sharing any information about the plot beyond what was necessary, out of fear Russian authorities might learn their intelligence sources or methods.
The WHO declared aspartame "possibly" causes cancer. Here’s what that means. | Vox (www.vox.com)
Appreciation post for db0 admins in light of .world blocking /c/ piracy and similar /c/'s .
I understand why they did what they did and it makes me think of how db0 and other admins are saying fuck all and taking a very big liability for making and supporting a free internet and i want to say all the work you do is very much appreciated. Also shoutout to lemmy.ml admins for running a similar community on their own ....
Oregon man spiked smoothies for daughter's 12-year-old friends with sedatives, affidavit says (www.nbcnews.com)
Michael Meyden is accused of making the smoothies with benzodiazepine, a drug typically prescribed for anxiety, according to a probable cause affidavit....
Homeowner narrowly saves trees from removal scam (www.wsmv.com)
wait what (pawb.social)
You Don’t Need to Use Airplane Mode on Airplanes | Airplane mode hasn't been necessary for nearly 20 years, but the myth persists. (gizmodo.com)
You Don’t Need to Use Airplane Mode on Airplanes | Airplane mode hasn’t been necessary for nearly 20 years, but the myth persists.::Airplane mode hasn’t been necessary for nearly 20 years, but the myth persists.
How did people tell time at night before clocks?
The sun dial worked during daylight, but how did people agree on what time it was at night before clocks were invented?
Amazon Prime Video drops Dolby Vision and Atmos unless you pay extra (www.theverge.com)
Amazon Prime Video drops Dolby Vision and Atmos unless you pay extra::Amazon Prime Video has removed Dolby Vision HDR, and Atmos surround sound, unless you pay an extra $2.99 a month for its new ad-free option. The company has confirmed the move.
Fact (lemm.ee)
If you had to change your first name to something uncommon, what would you change it to?
Considering Starting Linux
I have been using Windows my entire life, but since I got my Steam Deck I’ve been considering trying to get into Linux....
I don't believe Auto Save feature in any software (lemm.ee)
TIL the word 'lox' (smoked salmon) is the oldest word in the English language- unchanged in meaning and pronunciation for 8,000 years (nautil.us)
it’s also yummy
Ketchup alignment (lemmy.world)
I’m a chaotic neutral myself. It almost, but not quite appalls my wife.
Dont be fooled by cable news (lemmy.world)
Honda debuts new global EV series, Honda Zero, coming in 2026 (www.theverge.com)
Canada to announce all new cars must be zero emissions by 2035 (www.ctvnews.ca)
Canada to announce all new cars must be zero emissions by 2035::Canada expects to announce this week that all new cars will have to be zero emissions by 2035, a senior government source said, as Ottawa is set to unveil new regulations in the latest example of countries around the world pushing for electrification.
Palestinian poll shows a rise in Hamas support and close to 90% wanting US-backed Abbas to resign (apnews.com)
The findings by a Palestinian pollster signal more difficulties ahead for the Biden administration’s postwar vision for Gaza and raise questions about Israel’s stated goal of ending Hamas’ military and governing capabilities....
Wikimedia Foundation calls on US Supreme Court to strike laws that threaten Wikipedia (wikimediafoundation.org)
The Foundation supports challenges to laws in Texas and Florida that jeopardize Wikipedia's community-led governance model and the right to freedom of expression....
