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    El Niño wildfires devastate Indonesia's orangutans●‘The toll is huge’: El Niño-driven wildfires overwhelm Indonesia’s orangutan population "The mother’s hands were peelingMmastodonWorldHuman Rights181 h ago

    Wildfires driven by El Niño are overwhelming Indonesia's orangutan population, with rescuers describing severe injuries among rescued animals. One mother, named Mama Abu, suffered peeling hands from walking on scorched ground while her eight-month-old baby, Abu, was found dehydrated and emaciated. Conservationists say the toll on the endangered great apes is enormous as habitat burns and survivors are left starving and displaced.

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    Graduates face loan paperwork with no financial education●You passed every exam. You graduated. You sat across from a loan officer with 17 years of education and zero vocabularyMmastodonBusinessPersonal Finance23 min ago

    A widely shared commentary argues that schools prepare students for exams but not for real financial decisions, describing a graduate with 17 years of education sitting before a loan officer unable to understand the documents in front of them. The post criticizes the education system for omitting practical financial literacy, resonating with people who feel unprepared for borrowing, contracts and personal finance after graduation.

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    Marine Biology Class Studies Nor'easter Effects on Mole Crabs●Watch: Marine Biology Class Probes Nor’easter Impacts on Mole Crab Abundance✉newsScienceBiology1 h ago

    A marine biology class at Monmouth University has been studying how recent nor'easter storms affect mole crab populations along the New Jersey shore. Students are measuring crab abundance before and after the storms to see how these powerful coastal weather events reshape beach ecosystems and the small crustaceans that live in the surf zone.

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    Fair Oaks music teacher accused of possessing child abuse material▼Fair Oaks music teacher found with child sexual abuse material in home, sheriff says✉newsCultureMusic39 min ago

    A music teacher in Fair Oaks has been found in possession of child sexual abuse material at his home, according to the local sheriff's office. The arrest has prompted concern among parents and residents, with many questioning how the teacher was able to maintain access to children while allegedly holding such material.

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    EU officials meet to strengthen border agency amid refugee lawsuit▼EU officials meet to strengthen border agency as refugee sues over alleged abuses in Libya✉newsWorldEU Politics23 min ago

    EU officials are meeting to strengthen the bloc's border agency, Frontex, at the same time as a refugee is suing over alleged abuses connected to EU-backed operations in Libya. The timing puts renewed attention on the tension between expanding Europe's border enforcement and allegations of mistreatment of migrants intercepted and detained in Libya. The case could raise fresh legal and political questions about the EU's responsibility for abuses in its migration cooperation with Libyan forces.

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    Victim-blaming found to shape reactions to celebrity deepfake abuse▼Celebrity accounts reveal distinctive victim-blaming in deepfake sexual abuse✉newsCultureCelebrity35 min ago

    New research finds that online reactions to deepfake sexual abuse targeting celebrities show a distinctive pattern of victim-blaming, with commenters assigning fault to the women targeted rather than the creators of the fake images. The study highlights how public attitudes toward non-consensual synthetic sexual imagery differ when the victims are well-known figures, raising fresh concerns about accountability on social platforms.

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    A year on, Musk still hasn't defined his 'abundance' vision●One year later, Tesla and Musk are still don’t have a good definition of ‘abundance’ The CEO promised to get more specifMmastodonBusinessStartups21 h ago

    A year after Elon Musk promised to spell out his vision of 'abundance' for Tesla, the company still has not offered a clear definition or concrete details. Musk had pledged to get more specific about what the concept means for Tesla's future, but critics note the specifics remain absent, prompting renewed questions about whether the ambitious plan amounts to anything concrete.

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    Report Says UN Expert Albanese Never Signed Statement on Russia Abuses▼Report: Albanese Never Signed a Joint UN Expert Statement on Russia’s Human Rights Abuses✉newsWorldHuman Rights18 min ago

    UN Watch reports that Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, never signed a joint statement by UN experts condemning Russia's human rights abuses in Ukraine. The claim is fuelling criticism of Albanese, with accusers saying she applies human rights standards selectively, while her supporters have previously defended her statements as within her mandate.

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    Manchester City's 2009-18 signings: who mattered most?●What signings did Manchester City make between 2009-18 – and who had the biggest impact?✉newsSportSoccer50 min ago

    Attention is turning to Manchester City's transfer business between 2009 and 2018, with a look back at the players the club signed in that decade and debate over which arrivals had the biggest impact on its rise. The period covers the club's transformation under Abu Dhabi ownership, from Sergio Aguero and David Silva to Kevin De Bruyne, transforming City into Premier League champions.

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    Witnesses Testify on Abuse of Flock License Plate Cameras●'Treated like a criminal:' Witnesses testify on abuse of Flock camerasYhnHealthFitness153 h ago

    Witnesses told a hearing they were treated like criminals when questioned over misuse of Flock automated license plate cameras, describing how the widely deployed surveillance technology has been used beyond its intended purpose. The testimony is fueling debate over who can access license plate data, how long it is kept, and whether local camera networks pose broader privacy risks.

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    Alix Earle Admits Last Book She Read Was Dr. Seuss▼Alix Earle Says the Last Book She Read Was Dr. Seuss. Jenna Has a Reading Syllabus for Her✉newsCultureBooks1 h ago

    Influencer and podcast host Alix Earle revealed that the last book she read was a Dr. Seuss title, prompting her co-host Jenna Bush Hager to assign her a reading syllabus. The exchange has drawn attention as a lighthearted moment about reading habits, with the pair discussing books on their show.

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    Hayabusa2 Asteroid Probe's Last Working Engine Fails●Last Working Engine of Hayabusa2 Asteroid Probe Breaks Down✉newsScienceSpace Policy2 h ago

    Japan's Hayabusa2 asteroid probe has lost the last of its functioning engines, leaving the spacecraft without a propulsion system. The probe, which already returned samples from asteroid Ryugu to Earth, was on an extended mission. JAXA is expected to assess the failure and weigh options for the craft's future, with the exact impact on its remaining scientific goals still to be confirmed.

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    Commentary: South Carolina child abuse victims need Congress to act●Commentary: SC child abuse victims need help only Congress can provide✉newsWorldUS Politics1 h ago

    Child abuse victims in South Carolina need assistance that only Congress can provide. The piece contends federal legislative action is required to address gaps in support for survivors, likely tied to limits on state-level remedies. It adds to ongoing debate over how lawmakers should respond to child abuse cases and victim compensation.

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    The name Etihad is circulating widely across social platforms, with no single event attached to the chatter. The word refers either to Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based flag carrier, or to the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City's home ground, both of which regularly trend around football fixtures and travel news. Without further detail, the specific reason for the current spike remains unidentified.

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    Libertarian Maad Abu-Ghazalah launches congressional bid in District 7▼Libertarian challenger Maad Abu-Ghazalah is running for Congress in District 7✉newsWorldUS Politics4 h ago

    Libertarian candidate Maad Abu-Ghazalah has announced a run for Congress in District 7, adding a third-party option to the upcoming race. The news was reported by Wilmington-area outlet WHQR. Details about the district's incumbent, the state, and Abu-Ghazalah's platform were not included in the initial report, but the candidacy signals Libertarian involvement in a congressional contest that may otherwise be a two-party matchup.

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    Augusta domestic violence group warns tech can enable abuse●SafeHomes Augusta warns technology can become tool for control in abusive relationships✉newsTechnology4 h ago

    SafeHomes Augusta, a domestic violence support organisation in Augusta, Georgia, is warning that technology can become a tool for control in abusive relationships. The organisation says abusers may use devices and digital monitoring to track, intimidate or isolate partners, and it is urging people to recognise these warning signs and seek help.

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    Radio Digital Malayali airs lofi version of Arabu Naadu●Now playing on Radio Digital Malayali: Arabu Naadu - Lofi by Haricharan/Yuvan Shankar Raja/Aelo! Tune in now with 13 othMmastodonCultureMusic04 h ago

    Radio Digital Malayali, an online Malayali radio station, is currently streaming 'Arabu Naadu - Lofi', a lofi rendition credited to Haricharan, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Aelo, with listeners tuning in live. The track comes from the Tamil film repertoire associated with composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, reworked in the popular lofi style aimed at relaxed listening. The station invites audiences to stream alongside others in real time.

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    Fair Oaks music teacher arrested on child abuse material charge●Fair Oaks music teacher arrested on child sexual abuse material charge✉newsCultureMusic4 h ago

    A music teacher in Fair Oaks has been arrested on a charge related to child sexual abuse material, according to ABC10. Few details have been released so far, including the teacher's identity, the school involved, or the circumstances of the arrest. Authorities are expected to provide more information as the investigation continues.

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    Fair Oaks music teacher arrested over child abuse material●Fair Oaks music teacher arrested on child sexual abuse material possession charge✉newsCultureMusic4 h ago

    A music teacher in Fair Oaks, California has been arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest was reported by the Sacramento Bee. Details about the teacher's identity, the school involved, and the circumstances of the arrest have not been made public. Residents are likely awaiting further information from local authorities as the investigation continues.

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    Olivier Martinez files restraining order citing alleged child abuse●Halle Berry Ex Olivier Martinez Files Restraining Order Over Alleged Child Abuse✉newsCultureEntertainment4 h ago

    Olivier Martinez, the French actor and ex-husband of Halle Berry, has filed a restraining order that reportedly includes allegations of child abuse, according to TMZ. The filing involves the former couple's ongoing custody arrangements over their son. The claims have not been independently verified, and neither Berry nor her representatives has publicly responded to the allegations.