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    Ukraine Striking at Russia's Disinformation Machine▼Ukraine Is Successfully Bombing the Heart of Russia's Disinformation MachineYhnWarUkraine562 d ago

    Ukraine is reportedly succeeding in strikes against the infrastructure at the core of Russia's disinformation operations. The claim is drawing attention among analysts and observers tracking the information-war dimension of the conflict, with discussion focused on how attacks on propaganda capacity could weaken Moscow's ability to shape narratives at home and abroad.

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    OpenAI Fires Three Safety Researchers for Mishandling Research Information●OpenAI fires three safety researchers for "mishandling research information"YhnTechnologyAI3666 d ago

    OpenAI has dismissed three researchers working on safety, accusing them of mishandling research information. The fired researchers are disputing the misconduct claims and warning the move could have a chilling effect on employees raising safety concerns. The dispute is drawing criticism and fueling debate about how the company treats internal safety research.

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    Polish minister brands social media platforms silent allies of Russia●Social media platforms are a "silent ally" of Russia in a "digital war" and are doing nothing to curb disinformation, PoMmastodonWorldEU Politics6516 h ago

    Polish Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski accused social media platforms of acting as a silent ally of Russia in a digital war, saying they do nothing to curb Russian disinformation. He threatened fines for companies that ignore state requests, sharpening pressure on tech firms as European governments seek stronger enforcement against propaganda linked to the war in Ukraine.

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    333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH and email traffic●333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email https:// arstechnica.com/information-tMmastodonTechnology92 h ago

    Security researchers say 333 Tor exit nodes were hijacked in an apparent man-in-the-middle campaign designed to intercept SSH connections and capture unencrypted email in plaintext. The incident highlights ongoing risks of relying on Tor exit relays operated by untrusted parties, and prompts warnings that users should stick to end-to-end encryption such as SSH key verification and TLS-protected email rather than assuming exit nodes are safe.

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    BJP MP Dubey alleges vote loot during Congress rule●BJP MP Nishikant Dubey informs public about Vote Loot during Congress regime. In booth with 550 voters, 685 votes were p𝕏xIN2.7K4 h ago

    BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has publicly alleged widespread electoral fraud during the Congress regime, citing a booth where 685 votes were polled despite only 550 registered voters. He presented documents he said were published by Left parties, part of the opposition INDI bloc, calling the discrepancy proof of what he terms "vote chori". The claim has drawn significant attention amid the ongoing row over electoral rolls and vote theft allegations.

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    EV battery nickel mining drives rainforest loss in Indonesia●EV batteries are linked to rainforest loss in Indonesia. Nickel mines in Sulawesi are causing extensive forest destructiMmastodonEnvironmentClimate352 d ago

    Nickel mines in Sulawesi, Indonesia, are destroying large areas of tropical rainforest to supply battery materials for electric vehicles. Around 3,500 football fields of forest, much of it primary rainforest, have been cleared, with the nickel going to Huayou, a supplier for Tesla, Volkswagen and Ford. The reporting raises questions about the environmental cost of the shift to electric cars.

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    Russia readies information attacks ahead of US midterms, NYT reports●Russia prepares new information attacks against the U.S. ahead of congressional elections – NYT According to the "New Yo𝕏xCN41719 h ago

    The New York Times reports that Russia is preparing new influence operations targeting the United States ahead of the congressional elections. According to the report, the Kremlin is using fake accounts, AI-generated videos and manipulative content, including material focused on Israel, with the aim of deepening political and social divisions among American voters.

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    Report Reveals O.J. Simpson Acted as Secret Informant▼O.J. Simpson, a Secret Informant and a Decades-Old Mystery✉newsWorldCrime3 d ago

    A New York Times report says O.J. Simpson served as a secret informant, shedding light on a decades-old mystery tied to his life and legal history. The claim is prompting fresh discussion of the former football star, his 1995 acquittal, and unanswered questions that have lingered since his death last year.

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    X Suspends 13,000 Accounts Over Foreign Disinformation Campaigns●@X suspended 13,000 accounts involved in Iranian, Russian, and Chinese-linked disinformation campaigns ahead of US elect𝕏xRU5891 d ago

    X suspended 13,000 accounts linked to Iranian, Russian, and Chinese disinformation operations ahead of the US elections. The removals, disclosed ahead of the November vote, target coordinated inauthentic activity aimed at influencing American voters. The platform's action is drawing attention amid heightened concern over foreign interference in the election and scrutiny of how social media companies handle state-backed influence campaigns.

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    According to a Wall Street Journal report, artificial intelligence is powering record growth across the information technology sector, as companies ramp up spending on AI infrastructure, chips and services. The surge marks one of the strongest periods of expansion the industry has seen, driven largely by demand linked to AI adoption.

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    China accused of giving Russia satellite data for Ukraine war●China is providing Russia with satellite reconnaissance information for its war against Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.𝕏xCN1.9K1 d ago

    Bloomberg reports that China is supplying Russia with satellite reconnaissance information used in its war against Ukraine. According to the report, the company HEAD Aerospace provides Russia with imagery data from more than 100 Chinese satellites. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation in Chinese support for Moscow, going beyond trade and dual-use goods. The report has drawn strong reactions, with calls to boycott China and demands for Western consequences.

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    Ukraine again receiving US intelligence on Russian ballistic missiles●Ukraine is again receiving information from U.S. intelligence services regarding Russian ballistic missiles, Ukrainian P𝕏xUS61712 h ago

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is once again receiving information from US intelligence services about Russian ballistic missile threats, according to Reuters. The resumption follows a period when intelligence sharing had been disrupted, and is seen as important for Ukrainian air defenses to anticipate and respond to incoming Russian missile strikes.

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    Neomycin Skin Ointment 0.5%: Uses, Formula and Price Explained▼Neomycin Skin Ointment 0.5% | Formula, Price & Medicine Information▶youtubeHealthMedicine197.8K35 min ago

    An Urdu-language medicine information guide about Neomycin Skin Ointment 0.5% is drawing wide attention, covering the antibiotic ointment's formula, price, uses for skin infections, and dosage guidance. Viewers appear to be seeking practical details on this commonly prescribed topical treatment, including how to apply it and what to expect in terms of cost and availability.

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    Reports of rioting near Milan Cathedral circulate online●Make sure to inform everyone you know that the migrant gangs and their Antifa allies are also rioting in Milan, Italy to𝕏xIT1.9K4 d ago

    Messages circulating widely claim that riots broke out in Milan, Italy, with fires set and buildings vandalised in front of the Duomo, the city's cathedral. The reports attribute the unrest to migrant groups and Antifa activists. The claims are spreading rapidly and drawing attention, but they have not been confirmed by authorities or established news outlets.

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    Immigration Historians Compile Syllabus to Fight Misinformation▼Immigration Historians Compile Syllabus for Faculty to Combat Misinformation✉newsWorldImmigration1 h ago

    A group of immigration historians has compiled a syllabus designed to help university faculty teach about immigration with accurate historical context. The resource aims to counter common misinformation by giving instructors ready-made readings and materials on immigration history and policy.

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    Health Systems' Role in Climate Change Mitigation Examined▼Health systems and climate change mitigation through an applied health informatics and sustainability perspective✉newsEnvironmentClimate11 h ago

    A new article in Nature explores how health systems can reduce their climate impact through applied health informatics and sustainability practices. It argues that digital health tools and data-driven approaches can help hospitals and care providers cut emissions while maintaining quality of care, positioning healthcare as an active participant in climate change mitigation rather than solely a victim of its effects.

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    Climate change complicates rainforest restoration efforts, expert warns▼Climate change making rainforest restoration 'more complicated', expert warns https://www.standard.co.uk/news/environmenMmastodonScience39 h ago

    An expert has warned that climate change is making rainforest restoration significantly more complicated. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are undermining traditional reforestation approaches, forcing conservationists to rethink which species can be planted and where. The comments come amid growing concern that restoration projects can no longer rely on historical conditions to predict future forest health, particularly in vulnerable regions of Europe and Scotland.

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    Family says Texas soldier was failed before military suicide●Featured story: “Adrian should have had access to a process that was independent, trauma-informed, and transparent.” InsMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts62 d ago

    The Texas Observer reports on Adrian, a Texas soldier whose family says he was ostracized, attacked, and abandoned after raising concerns, before the military said he took his own life. The family argues he should have had access to an independent, trauma-informed, and transparent process instead. The story is drawing attention to how the military handles soldiers who report problems.

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    New flyer promotes free and open source software●LOGICIELS LIBRES OPEN SOURCE : https:// informassue.eu.org/pages/flyer _logiciels_libres.php Flyer réalisé par @ InformaMmastodonTechnologySoftware63 d ago

    Informassue has produced a flyer introducing free and open source software, aimed at helping people discover, adopt and use these tools. The flyer is being shared on Mastodon, with users encouraging others to distribute it more widely as part of efforts to promote open source alternatives to the public.

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    X suspends 13,000 accounts in election disinformation crackdown●@X suspended 13,000 accounts involved in Iranian, Russian, and Chinese-linked disinformation campaigns ahead of US elect𝕏xCN5891 d ago

    X has suspended 13,000 accounts linked to Iranian, Russian, and Chinese disinformation campaigns ahead of the US elections. The platform's enforcement action targets coordinated networks accused of manipulating political discourse. The announcement is drawing attention to foreign interference concerns during the final stretch of the US election cycle.

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    News24 traces leader of global disinformation network●News24 has traced the head of a network spreading disinformation in South Africa, India, Wales, and the US. https:// brn𝕏xIN1.7K4 d ago

    South African outlet News24 says it has identified the person heading a network that spreads disinformation across South Africa, India, Wales and the United States. The investigation, promoted on social media, is drawing attention for its claim of a single figure coordinating false narratives spanning four countries on two continents, raising questions about the network's reach and operations.

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    Drone strike on Abyei market kills at least 153●At least 153 people were killed when drones hit Amiet market in Abyei on Monday, the region's information minister YohanMmastodonWarSudan115 h ago

    At least 153 people were killed when drones struck Amiet market in the disputed Abyei region on Monday, according to the region's information minister Yohana Akol Ngor, who spoke to AP and Reuters. The death toll rose sharply from 73 reported a day earlier. Abyei is an oil-rich area claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan and has been under UN peacekeeping since 2011.

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    Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type Names Explained●Name Games: Why CMT Type Names Are a Mess, and How to Find Reliable Information CMT’s type names grew out of nerve testsMmastodonScienceBiology244 min ago

    Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited nerve disorder, carries a confusing set of type names that grew out of older nerve tests and a run of lettered genes, so the labels no longer match how the condition is understood today. A new explainer outlines how the naming became so messy, where classification is heading, and which sources patients and clinicians can rely on for accurate information.

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    New Nature Documentary Explores Amazon's Hidden Predators●Wild Amazon – Mysteries of the Rainforest’s Deadliest Hidden Predators | Nature Animal Documentary▶youtubeEnvironmentWildlife387.4K1 d ago

    A new nature documentary takes viewers deep into the Amazon rainforest to reveal the region's deadliest hidden predators, from ambush hunters in flooded forests to rarely seen creatures of the canopy. The film has drawn strong audience interest worldwide, with hundreds of thousands of viewers engaging with its portrayal of the rainforest's secret animal life.

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    Virginia Tech IT Division Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report▼Division of Information Technology releases Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report✉newsTechnology2 d ago

    Virginia Tech's Division of Information Technology has published its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026, outlining the department's work and priorities over the past year. The release was announced through Virginia Tech News, the university's official news outlet.

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    TikTok blocks searches for popular peptides●TikTok has started censoring searches for popular peptides Trying to pull up information for certain peptides on TikTokMmastodonTechnology21 d ago

    Searches on TikTok for peptides such as semaglutide, BPC-157 and retatrutide are returning a "no results found" page, prompting claims that the platform is censoring information about the compounds. Peptides like these are widely discussed for weight loss and recovery uses, and many are sold in a regulatory grey zone, so the move has sparked debate about platform moderation, access to health information and whether popular peptide searches are being deliberately suppressed.

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    Stanford professor warns of AI-driven de-skilling in medicine●"Tina Hernandez-Boussard, PhD, a professor of biomedical informatics also from Stanford University, warned about the dowMmastodonTechnology33 d ago

    Tina Hernandez-Boussard, a professor of biomedical informatics at Stanford University, cautioned that overreliance on AI could erode clinical skills. She cited medical residents who traveled to Uganda to assist at a hospital's cardiac unit, illustrating concerns that doctors trained with heavy AI support may struggle when technology is unavailable or when judgment is needed most.

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    Utopia56 warns of wave of evictions across France●Utopia56 Partout en France, les expulsions et remises à la rue s’enchainent. https:// mcinformactions.net/spip.php?a rtiMmastodonWorldImmigration29 h ago

    The migrant support group Utopia56 reports that evictions and forced removals onto the street are happening across France one after another, particularly affecting homeless people, migrants and unaccompanied minors. The group describes the situation as ongoing mistreatment and is calling attention to what it sees as systematic displacement of vulnerable people with no rehousing solution offered.

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    SafeVoice data breach may expose Nevada school tipsters' information▼SafeVoice data breach may expose personal information tied to Nevada school safety tips✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity54 min ago

    A data breach involving SafeVoice, Nevada's anonymous school safety reporting system, may have exposed personal information connected to tips submitted about student safety concerns. The program lets students and parents anonymously report threats, bullying and other risks at schools across the state. Officials are now assessing what data was compromised and how tipster confidentiality, central to the reporting system's effectiveness, may have been affected.

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    Data breach may expose information of 125,000 police officers▼Data breach potentially exposes information of 125,000 police officers and staff✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity1 d ago

    A data breach has potentially exposed the personal information of around 125,000 police officers and staff. The report, carried by The Japan Times, does not specify which force or data was affected. The incident raises concerns over the security of law enforcement personnel records and the risk of the information being misused.

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    More Headlines Could Leave Us Less Informed, Argues Research Outlet●Hot take: more headlines can make us less informed. What matters is the connection between events—and whether an early sMmastodonTechnology03 d ago

    OnTheRice argues that consuming more headlines can actually make people less informed, saying what matters is the connections between events and whether an early signal holds up over time. The group, which researches changes across markets, technology and society, says it focuses on explaining evidence and letting readers revisit how situations developed afterwards, rather than chasing individual news items.

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    INFORMATIK 2026 conference wraps up four days in Dresden●🎬 Film ab: So war die INFORMATIK26 Vier Tage rund um digitale Resilienz: Vom 22. bis 25. September brachte die INFORMATIMmastodonScience73 d ago

    The INFORMATIK 2026 conference took place at TU Dresden from 22 to 25 September, bringing together researchers and practitioners for four days focused on digital resilience. Organisers recapped the event, saying it united diverse voices from science and industry to exchange perspectives on the future of computer science.

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    Physics-informed graph model flags leapfrog tripping risk in solar plants▼Physics-informed graph model flags leapfrog tripping risk in simulated PV plants✉newsSciencePhysics3 h ago

    A physics-informed graph neural model has been used to detect leapfrog tripping risk in simulated photovoltaic power plants. The approach combines physical equations with graph-based machine learning to flag protection relays that may trip out of sequence during faults, which could help operators improve the reliability and safety of large-scale solar installations before problems occur in the field.

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    Caja Rural and the University of Salamanca have jointly stated that Salamanca 'enjoys good economic health' and has 'opportunities for growth'. The assessment, reported by Tribuna de Salamanca, presents a positive outlook for the province's economy. No further details on the report's findings or specific growth sectors were given in the available coverage.

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    Google AI Under Fire for Bolsonaro Coup Plot Answers●Google AI Obfuscates Bolsonaro Role in Lula Assasination Plot "On Tuesday, search engine information on Jair Bolsonaro’sMmastodonWorldElections119 h ago

    Google's AI-generated search results are being accused of obscuring Jair Bolsonaro's documented role in the 2022 plot to assassinate Lula and his running mate. Users reported that searches about the case surfaced critical articles about a Lula campaign ally instead of information on the convicted conspirators, prompting criticism of how AI summaries handle politically sensitive topics in Brazil.

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    UN webinar to examine marine geospatial data in ocean governance▼Webinar: Ocean & Sea Governance: Why Marine Geospatial Information Matters✉newsWorldUnited Nations1 d ago

    The United Nations is hosting a webinar titled 'Ocean & Sea Governance: Why Marine Geospatial Information Matters'. The session focuses on the role of marine geospatial information in managing oceans and seas, an area increasingly relevant to international efforts on sustainable maritime governance and the protection of marine resources.

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    UN calls climate information a shared responsibility●Ensuring reliable climate information: a shared responsibility - United Nations Western Europe✉newsEnvironmentClimate2 d ago

    The United Nations Western Europe office (UNRIC) is highlighting the need to ensure reliable climate information, describing it as a shared responsibility among governments, media, scientists and the public. The message underscores the UN's push against misinformation about climate change and its call for accurate, science-based communication as climate impacts intensify.

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    Disinformation evolves: dead internet, fake media, false copyright claims●El nuevo salto de la desinformación: ‘internet muerto’, pseudomedios y falsas denuncias de ‘copyright’ El nuevo salto deMmastodonTechnologyInternet61 d ago

    A new wave of disinformation tactics is being flagged: AI-generated content feeding the so-called 'dead internet', pseudo-media outlets publishing fabricated news, and abuse of copyright complaints to take down legitimate material. Commenters warn that these methods combine bots, algorithms and manipulation to distort public debate, urging readers to treat online news and takedown claims with greater scepticism.

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    Even Apple's biggest fans are fed up with AI features●Quand même les plus insupportables fanboy de gadgets merdiques de toutes les sous-cultures informatiques (aka les utilisMmastodonTechnology83 d ago

    A French-language commentator notes that even the most devoted gadget enthusiasts, Apple users among them, have grown so tired of AI features pushed into their devices that some are developing tools to strip them out entirely. The post argues this backlash shows the AI business model is fundamentally flawed, and the sentiment is resonating with readers.

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    Human genetics researchers gear up for ASHG annual meeting●# Genetics # Genomics # Bioinformatics FYI the American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting # ASHG26 is next week.MmastodonScienceBiology213 h ago

    The American Society of Human Genetics is holding its annual meeting next week, and researchers in genetics, genomics and bioinformatics are giving followers a heads-up. With thousands of scientists expected to share talks, posters and conference updates online, some attendees are warning their feeds will be flooded with genetics content and suggesting followers mute them if uninterested.