Wagner cements Belarus presence as 'educational organisation' (www.bbc.co.uk)
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How CPython Implements Reference Counting: Dissecting CPython Internals (codeconfessions.substack.com)
An Extensive Walkthrough of Python’s Primary Memory Management Technique, Reference Counting
Red Dead Redemption on PlayStation has one impressive upgrade (www.eurogamer.net)
Gorn But Not Forgotten: How a Silly-Looking 'Star Trek' Creature Became a Cultural Icon (www.dailystartreknews.com)
Container ship Joseph Schulte leaves Odesa amid Russia Black Sea attack fears (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Latest China satellite to survey one-third of Earth in high-orbit breakthrough (www.scmp.com)
India, Manipur genocide : Who Gains and Who Loses? A Report From Manipur (thewire.in)
4 women from different places, different affiliations and difering faiths ( One is a Muslim, another a Hindu, one a Christian and another from an indigenous tribal faith) travelled to Manipur together on August 3 and together created this report to document what they saw, heard, and felt.
Travis King: North Korea says US soldier fled because of racism in army (www.bbc.com)
North Korea has said US soldier Travis King crossed into its territory last month because of “inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination” in the army.
40,000 Kukis from Myanmar in Mizoram since 2021, never created any problem: Mizoram MP counters Amit Shah - The Hindu (www.thehindu.com)
Jordanian Cybercrime Law Ratified by King, Threatens Feedom of Speech (peoplesdispatch.org)
US universities launch partnership to elevate free speech to counter threats to democracy (apnews.com)
The presidents of a wide-ranging group of 13 universities are elevating free speech on their campuses this academic year, as part of a new nonprofit initiative announced Tuesday to combat what organizers call dire threats to U.S. democracy.
Independent Federated Trust and Safety: Who, What, and How? (wedistribute.org)
As the Fediverse continues to grow, new challenges arise in community management and user safety. A new organization seeks to make it easier.
Fears UK’s cashless society will leave more than just the vulnerable behind (www.theguardian.com)
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Ukraine’s Slog Prompts Focus on Next Year’s Fight (www.wsj.com)
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China Box Office: ‘Ninja Turtles’ Bombs as Local Blockbuster ‘No More Bets’ Hits Jackpot With $101M (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
'No More Bets' is on track to earn over $500 million, making it China's biggest film of the summer.
China achieves BAW RF Filter breakthrough, could help Huawei 5G phones ambitions (www.huaweicentral.com)
Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says (www.bbc.com)
Niger’s military junta has announced plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and undermining national security.
[Speedrunning Event] BSG Annual 2023 is Live (www.twitch.tv)
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Melting into couch (imgur.com)
Guinness World Records Did An Automated Copyright Strike Oopsie On YouTubers (www.techdirt.com)
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Ukraine announces 'humanitarian corridor' for ships stuck in Black Sea ports (www.reuters.com)
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Zelenskyy warned Russia that it may be left with no ships if it continues to attack Ukraine's ports (www.businessinsider.com)
Zelenskyy gave a warning to the Russian Navy after Ukrainian sea drones made some bruising strikes against Russian shipping in the Black Sea.
Texas woman known as the 'Sassy Trucker' leaves Dubai after monthslong legal dispute, advocate says (apnews.com)
[Ironic/Entertaining news] No Honour Amongst Thieves: Unpacking a New OpenBullet Malware Campaign (www.kasada.io)
**Short summary:**This is a sophisticated malware campaign that is targeting inexperienced cyber criminals with the goal of stealing their cryptocurrency and other sensitive information. The campaign is using malicious OpenBullet configuration files to distribute the malware, and it is targeting criminal communities that are...
'We haven't started on an expansion' to Baldur's Gate 3, Larian says, but it's not completely off the table (www.pcgamer.com)
A level 12-20 D&D adventure would pose major new design challenges.
