Germany’s Solar Panel Industry, Once a Leader, Is Getting Squeezed (www.nytimes.com)
Domestic manufacturers are caught between China’s low prices and U.S. protectionist policies, even as demand increases....
European Commission opens non-compliance investigations against Alphabet, Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act (ec.europa.eu)
Today, the Commission has opened non-compliance investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into Alphabet’s rules on steering in Google Play and self-preferencing on Google Search, Apple’s rules on steering in the App Store and the choice screen for Safari and Meta’s “pay or consent model”....
Gaza’s risk of famine is accelerating faster than anything we’ve seen this century (www.vox.com)
Moscow attack: How Central Asia became the Islamic State organization's new foothold (www.lemonde.fr)
The jihadist group, which claimed responsibility for Friday night’s bloody attack in Russia, has spread to countries north of Afghanistan....
America's lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development (www.reuters.com)
Washington’s drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations that are deterring developers and hampering efforts to break China’s control of the critical minerals sector....
Chuck Todd Chides NBC News Over Handling Of Ronna McDaniel Hire; Network Gets Backlash Over Decision To Retain Former RNC Chair As Analyst (deadline.com)
Chuck “Both Sides” Todd thinks NBC went too far....
Israel agrees to US-brokered Hamas hostage deal outline, hundreds of prisoners set for early release (www.ynetnews.com)
Jerusalem raises offer for return of 40 hostages but demands veto rights over identities of prisoners to be released from Israeli jails; willingness to accommodate daily return of thousands of Palestinians to northern Gaza; ‘We’re waiting for Hamas’ response,’ senior official says...
Why The $183 Billion Video Game Industry Can't Quit Microtransactions (yt.artemislena.eu)
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Satellite images show aftermath of Russian Black Sea Fleet strikes (www.newsweek.com)
Satellite images have been released showing the aftermath of a missile strike claimed by Ukraine’s military on a communications hub in the city of Sevastopol, in annexed Crimea, which is used by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s prized Black Sea Fleet....
The next Clarence Thomas? Abortion pill case spotlights rightwing judge and his wife’s shadowy connections (www.theguardian.com)
Judge James Ho ruled to restrict mifepristone. His wife Allyson is linked to the anti-abortion group that brought the case...
France raises security to highest level after attack in Russia, worried about IS (abcnews.go.com)
After the IS claim of responsibility, France considers the threats against it....
How are CD Projekt's side quests so good? Cyberpunk quest designer says they reject 'over 90%' of their pitches (www.pcgamer.com)
Video Shows First Neuralink Patient Playing Mario Kart With His Mind (futurism.com)
‘A criminal economy’: How US arms fuel deadly gang violence in Haiti (www.aljazeera.com)
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Seeds of dissent: Agricultural manufacturers and farmers clash over “right to repair” equipment (www.salon.com)
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Bentley CEO says sales are down because the rich are experiencing ‘emotional sensitivity’ due to the cost of living and don’t want to flaunt their wealth with a new luxury car (fortune.com)
Chick-fil-A changing its chicken sparks backlash (www.newsweek.com)
Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has sparked a social media backlash after announcing that it will soon allow certain antibiotics in the chickens it raises, citing supply issues....
Oath Keepers’ son emerges from traumatic childhood to tell his own story in a long shot election bid (apnews.com)
KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — The eldest son of one of America’s most infamous seditionists is building a new life since breaking free from his father’s control — juggling work, college classes and volunteer firefighting....
Hamas condemns terror attack in Russia, sparking online criticism - Times of India (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Israel will no longer approve Unrwa food aid to northern Gaza, agency says (www.theguardian.com)
“Despite the tragedy unfolding under our watch, the Israeli Authorities informed the UN that they will no longer approve any @Unrwa food convoys to the north,” Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the agency, said on X.
‘Worst' NYC landlord attacked upon arrival at Rikers, may have broken bones in face: source (www.nbcnewyork.com)
How do you use page & block properties? - Logseq (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Linux on an 8-bit micro? - Dmitry.GR (www.dmitry.gr)
The antitrust case against Apple (pluralistic.net)
The foundational tenet of “the Cult of Mac” is that buying products from a $3t company makes you a member of an oppressed ethnic minority and therefore every criticism of that corporation is an ethnic slur:...