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- 1Blake Lively speaks out after court ruling ahead of Baldoni trial●Blake Lively speaks out after court ruling ahead of Justin Baldoni trial
Blake Lively has issued a statement following a court ruling in the ongoing legal dispute between her and Justin Baldoni, as the case moves toward trial. The ruling comes as pretrial proceedings continue in the high-profile clash between the two actors, which has drawn widespread attention. Details of her statement and the ruling's impact on the trial remain limited pending full reporting.
- 2Webster man marks 100th birthday of kidney his mother donated●Celebrating the 100th birthday of the kidney donated to him as a teenager
A man from Webster, New York, is celebrating what he calls the 100th birthday of the kidney his mother donated to him when he was a teenager. The story, reported by WHEC, frames the milestone as a tribute to the transplant that has kept him healthy for decades and to his mother's gift, drawing warm reactions about the durability of organ donation and the bond between donor and recipient.
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McDonald's is at the centre of a debate over restaurants using artificial intelligence to adjust prices dynamically, similar to surge pricing used by ride-hailing apps. Industry commentators warn diners could revolt if they discover the price of a meal changes based on demand, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in fast-food pricing.
- 4Trump walks with Italian PM Conte after White House news conference●. @realDonaldTrump walks with Giuseppe Conte, Prime Minister of the Italy following a joint news conference in the East
President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte walked together following a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House. A photograph of the moment circulated widely, drawing strong engagement. The two leaders had faced reporters together amid ongoing trade and diplomatic discussions between the United States and Italy.
- 5Don't ask if you don't want an answer, say parents●Don't ask if you don't want an answer. # FunnyStuff # Parenting
A parenting quip summed up as 'don't ask if you don't want an answer' is making the rounds on social media, drawing amused reactions from parents who recognise the scenario of asking a child a question and getting a brutally honest or unexpected reply. The joke resonates with anyone familiar with the candid, unfiltered things children say.
- 6National Weather Service reopens hiring with rolling bids on USAJobs●Good news everyone....If you missed out on the NWS mass hiring over the past few months we are not done! Rolling bids ha
The National Weather Service is extending its hiring push after a mass recruitment round earlier this year. Rolling bids have been reposted to USAJobs, giving applicants who missed the earlier window another chance. A meteorologist joining the Charleston, South Carolina office also says the office may be hiring soon, encouraging weather enthusiasts to apply.
- 7What Indonesia's borders would look like if the country collapsed●The Indonesian-Singaporean/Malaysian border if Indonesia collapsed:
A speculative scenario circulating in Southeast Asia imagines what the border between Indonesia and its neighbours Singapore and Malaysia would look like if Indonesia were to collapse as a state. The claim appears as a hypothetical map-style thought experiment rather than reporting on any real political development. There is no indication of an actual crisis or secession movement behind it; it is being shared as alternate-history commentary about the region's geopolitical map.
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McDonald's menu is in the news after The Telegraph reported that restaurants risk a diner revolt over AI-driven surge pricing, with concerns that chains could charge customers more during busy periods. The report has prompted debate about fairness and transparency in fast food pricing, with diners warning they would push back against paying fluctuating prices for everyday items.
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Under the headline 'Real men don't do climate change', the Financial Times examines the idea that acting on climate change is framed by some as unmasculine or at odds with traditional notions of manhood. The piece is drawing attention to how gender identity and politics shape attitudes toward climate policy, adding a cultural angle to an ongoing global debate.
- 10Most US voters say Trump and Congress ignore AI risks●Most US voters say Trump, Congress don't take AI risks seriously, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that most US voters believe President Trump and Congress are not taking the risks of artificial intelligence seriously. The survey points to a gap between public concern about AI and the response from Washington, with voters signaling they want more serious attention paid to the technology's dangers.
- 11Foggy sunset over Bandon sea stacks shared with #MeerMittwoch●"Seastacks & Fog" from a foggy sunset in Bandon, Oregon For # MeerMittwoch and for reasons: https:// mas.to/@alexskunz/1
Photographer Alexandra Kunz posted a seascape image titled "Seastacks & Fog", capturing a foggy sunset over the sea stacks of Bandon, Oregon. The shot was shared for #MeerMittwoch, a weekly Wednesday tradition where users post sea-themed photography, and it has drawn around 70 likes from viewers.
- 12Calls to bar certain passengers from flights spread online●Don't let them board planes You fools https:// x.com/911newsbreaks/ /911newsbreaks/status/2107130076789719072 …
A widely shared social media message urges airlines to stop letting a group of people board planes, warning 'You fools'. The brief post, which links to an aviation news account, gives no details about who should be grounded or why. It is drawing thousands of likes as users debate the warning's meaning and credibility.
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Drake has released a new track called Solar Eclipse featuring Don Toliver. The song is drawing major attention from fans of both artists, generating over 1.6 million likes within a short period. Listeners are discussing the collaboration between the two artists and the song's sound, making it one of the most talked-about new music releases at the moment.
- 14Mastodon users rally to help Gaza student Ayham fund nursing studies●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@ayham_ljboor2 008/117390091158681859 ‼️HELP AYHAM TO BE A NURSE‼️ ⭕ AYHAM @ ayham_ljboor20
Supporters on Mastodon are sharing a fundraising appeal for Ayham, a young man from Gaza who wants to train as a nurse and work in healthcare. The campaign, hosted on the Lifeline4Gaza platform, calls for donations so he can complete the necessary studies and 'save lives'. Posts carry hashtags including Gaza, Palestine and GazaMutualAid, urging users to boost and contribute to the appeal.
- 15Anticipation builds for Singapore Grand Prix 2026●SINGAPORE; GRANDPRIX 2026! # mastodon # fediverse # grandprix # f1 # photo # photography # photos # singapore # singapor
Formula 1 fans are sharing photography of the Singapore Grand Prix as attention turns to the 2026 edition of the night race. The Marina Bay street circuit remains one of the calendar's most visually striking events, and motorsport and travel photographers have been posting images celebrating the event and looking ahead to next year's race.
- 16New FNAF Security Breach Animatronic Morph Content Draws Attention●NEW!! Becoming a FNAF Security Breach Animatronic & Cool Characters 🐻🤖🐻 | SCP Morph Indonesia
A newly released Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach themed animation piece, featuring characters transforming into animatronics from the game, is gaining traction with Indonesian audiences. The content blends the popular horror game franchise with SCP-style character transformations, attracting over 100,000 likes as fans of FNAF and morph animations share and react to it.
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McDonald's is facing a lawsuit in the United States over allegations that the company used an artificial intelligence tool to help determine pricing for its franchise locations. The claim, reported by The Guardian, raises questions about how AI-driven dynamic pricing could affect what customers pay at the fast-food chain's restaurants.
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Donald Trump is drawing attention for comments about Iran in which he said of Iranian attacks: 'Let them take out LA, let them take out San Diego.' The remarks, made as he discussed the Iran threat at a public appearance, are being widely shared and debated, with critics calling them flippant about a potential nuclear strike on US cities.
- 19Electrek post on AI, gas and the climate crisis draws attention●RE: https:// mastodon.online/@electrek/1173 99827044709054 # climate # climatecrisis # ai # gas # pollution # environmen
Electrek, the electric vehicle and clean energy news outlet, shared an item tagged with climate crisis, AI, gas, pollution and environment, and it is being reshared across Mastodon's climate-focused community. The post ties together concerns about artificial intelligence's energy demands and fossil fuel pollution, themes that keep resurfacing in environmental discussions online.
- 20Russian authorities screen flight passengers amid disease scare in Irkutsk●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@MAKS23/117389 140744755947 Great… just great. Russian authorities checking the temperature
Russian authorities are checking passengers' temperatures on a flight departing from Irkutsk, according to a widely shared report. The screening follows the reported death of a worker at a laboratory in the region, prompting concerns about a possible outbreak of a dangerous disease. Commenters reacted with alarm and dark humour, with many tying the incident to ongoing worries about biological labs and public health risks in Russia.
- 21Gaza resident's words about life during the war circulate online●RE: https:// mastodon.scot/@simon_brooke/11 7404581881243931 It would be truly wonderful if you could look at these word
A Gaza resident, posting as Layan2002, has shared a reflection asking readers to consider her words as a record of daily life since the beginning of the genocide, describing what she and others have endured day by day. The post is being shared widely, including by users on other instances, who urge others to read it and reflect on civilian experiences in the war.
- 22Report: Six US personnel killed in attack on Kuwait operations center●"In the early hours of # DonaldTrump ’s war against # Iran , Tehran targeted a makeshift tactical operations center in #
Iran reportedly struck a makeshift US tactical operations center in Kuwait in the early hours of hostilities linked to President Donald Trump's confrontation with Iran, killing six US military personnel and wounding more than 30 others. Critics say the Department of Defense failed to adequately protect or inform personnel stationed there, fueling anger over the war's planning and costs.
- 23Suggestion Grows for Canada to Skip US-hosted G20●Hey, Mark - Rather than attend the G20 in Donnie’s America (and being charged to stay at Trump resort properties), how a
A suggestion is circulating that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney skip the G20 summit hosted in the United States, arguing delegates would effectively be funnelled into paying for stays at Donald Trump's resort properties. Instead, the proposal calls for Canada and EU partners, both affected by shifting US tariff and diplomacy decisions, to participate by video conference.
- 24EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference after Trump officials object●# EU drops sponsorship of # disinformation conference at # Trump officials’ request 🖊️ Aisha Down in London, Joseph Gede
The European Union has withdrawn its sponsorship of an upcoming conference on disinformation after requests from Trump administration officials, according to reporting by Aisha Down, Joseph Gedeon and Jennifer Rankin. Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to pull out, and logos of sponsors were removed days before the Disinfo2026 event was due to take place. Critics see the move as capitulation to foreign political pressure over disinformation policy.
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An MIT Technology Review piece argues that large language models should not be credited with genuine reasoning, pushing back on the framing used by AI labs and much media coverage. The author contends that fluent, step-by-step outputs can mislead people into seeing human-like thinking where there is only pattern-based text generation. The argument is drawing attention and debate among technologists weighing how much intelligence to attribute to today's AI systems.
- 26Gordon and Kane score as England beat Czechia in Nations League▼Gordon & Kane on target again! 🎯 | Czechia v England | UEFA Nations League 2026 Highlights
England faced Czechia in a UEFA Nations League 2026 match, with Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane both getting on the scoresheet. Highlights of the goals are drawing wide attention, with fans celebrating Kane's continued scoring form and Gordon's contribution to the attack. The result adds to England's campaign in the tournament and keeps discussion going about the team's attacking options.
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Developer and blogger Nolan Lawson has published an essay asking why fewer web developers build with native browser capabilities instead of layering frameworks and libraries on top. The piece argues that the built-in web platform now covers much of what third-party tools provide, and it has sparked debate among developers about framework fatigue, browser standardization, and whether the ecosystem's habits lag behind what browsers actually offer.
- 28'Thank You Indonesia for the Clean Air' Site Draws Attention●Thank You Indonesia for the Clean Air Article URL: https:// thankyouindoforthecleanair.web .app/ Comments URL: https://
A small website titled 'Thank You Indonesia for the Clean Air' has begun circulating online, and it is picking up modest engagement on tech-focused discussion boards. The site's exact contents remain unclear from available details, but its title suggests gratitude toward Indonesia over air quality, a topic of recurring debate given the country's seasonal haze problems. Readers are sharing it and discussing what it says about the country's air.
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Text messages sent by Kimberly Guilfoyle to political donors are circulating and being widely discussed, putting the former Trump campaign figure and Fox News host back in the spotlight. Commenters are scrutinising what the messages reveal about her fundraising appeals and her closeness to the Trump circle, with reactions splitting sharply along partisan lines.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have surprisingly released a young cornerback, a move drawing attention from NFL fans. Releasing a developmental defensive player this way is unusual and has prompted discussion about the team's roster plans and depth in the secondary ahead of the season.
- 31Crowdfunding appeal seeks land donations for food production●Any amount donated today, grows our motivation towards achieving land for more food production to support vulnerable fam
A fundraising appeal is asking for small donations, even one dollar, to help acquire land for food production to support vulnerable families. The campaign ties its goal to gardening, agriculture, sustainability and climate themes, and urges people who cannot give to share the appeal with their networks to widen its reach.
- 32Singapore and Kuala Lumpur among world's most polluted cities amid haze●Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are among the world’s five most polluted cities as severe haze from Indonesian wildfires wors
Severe haze from Indonesian wildfires has pushed Singapore and Kuala Lumpur into the ranks of the world's five most polluted cities, according to Bloomberg. Dry conditions and east-to-southeast winds are forecast to keep the haze in place for at least another week. The timing is awkward, with Formula 1 races scheduled in both cities as air quality deteriorates.
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A utility pole in south London, Ontario was intentionally cut down, knocking out power to the area. CTV News reports the damage is being treated as deliberate, and crews are working to restore service. Police have not yet named a suspect, and residents are voicing frustration over the outage and the vandalism.
- 34A Quiet Morning With the Parrots After a Long Week●Good morning everyone 🌞 Boy, that was a week! Work all done now though and I'm up with the parrots this morning and have
A social media user is starting the weekend with a lighthearted update, describing finishing a busy work week and spending the morning with their parrots. They mention feeding a bird named Ziggy after a cuddle session, and the bird's decision to 'aggressively preen' their chin, which they declined. The post is a casual, personal diary-style note rather than news.
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McDonald's is reportedly using artificial intelligence models to determine pricing on its menu, meaning customers could pay different amounts for the same burgers. The fast food chain has quietly deployed dynamic pricing technology, according to a report by Futurism. Critics say the move raises concerns about hidden price manipulation, while the system is said to analyse demand to decide exactly what to charge customers for its food.
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Brandon Williams drew attention with a strong performance in his preseason debut for the Golden State Warriors against the LA Clippers. Reports highlighted the young guard's energy and scoring as a bright spot in the matchup. The Warriors continue evaluating their roster ahead of the regular season, and Williams' showing has fueled discussion about his chances of earning a bigger role.
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Guard Brandon Williams is drawing attention with the Golden State Warriors after starting Wednesday's short-handed preseason loss. Coach Steve Kerr called him the fastest player on the team, and he took advantage of an expanded role with several rotation players resting. Media coverage has labelled the new signing a potential difference-maker as the Warriors evaluate their backcourt depth ahead of the regular season.
- 38A familiar song shared for comfort and commutes●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@GeePawHill/11 7402860119499597 Ahhh, good to hear something familiar. I sometimes hear thi
A social media user has shared a piece of music they find familiar and comforting, saying they often listen to it before sleeping or while commuting by bus. Another user responded warmly, echoing the sense of recognition and nostalgia the track brings. It is a small, personal exchange about music as a daily companion rather than news of a major event.
- 39Extreme Home Workout Series Draws Millions of Views●Belly to Six-Pack 🔥 Episode 35 | Extreme Live Home Workout | Don’t Try This
A fitness instructor's live home workout series, 'Belly to Six-Pack', is attracting large audiences with its 35th episode of extreme bodyweight training. The sessions, billed as high-intensity transformations from belly fat to visible abs, carry a warning telling viewers not to attempt them without preparation, and viewers are engaging heavily with the live format.
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Guard Brandon Williams turned heads in his Golden State Warriors preseason debut against the Los Angeles Clippers, drawing praise from coach Steve Kerr, who called him the fastest player he has ever coached. Reports suggest the Warriors face a straightforward decision on his roster status even before the regular season begins, with his speed and energy standing out early in camp.