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    Zelenskyy: crews work nonstop after Russian strikes on Kyiv●Work to address the aftermath of Russian strikes in our cities and communities is continuing virtually nonstop. They are𝕏xFRWarUkraine7.7K12 h ago

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says emergency crews are working virtually nonstop to deal with the aftermath of Russian strikes on cities and communities. He called Russia's forces terrorists targeting civilians and purely civilian sites day and night. Among the latest targets hit in Kyiv was a depot at the Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, and he pledged continued response efforts.

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    Astronomers warn Reflect Orbital's 50,000 mirror plan would devastate astronomy●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, tMmastodonScienceSpace Policy1001 h ago

    Reflect Orbital, a company proposing to sell sunlight by reflecting it from orbiting mirrors, is facing backlash after reports that it aims to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035. Astronomer Benvenuti called the plan 'catastrophic for astronomy', warning the artificial sunlight would interfere with dark skies and telescope observations. The story has drawn attention as the US FCC considers approval of the company's orbital operations, renewing debate over regulating mega-constellations and protecting ground-based astronomy.

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    Microsoft Copilot Prompts Reportedly Reviewed by Human Contractors▼Humans Are Reading Copilot Prompts — And They're HorrifiedMmastodonTechnologyAI726 h ago

    Human contractors are reviewing Microsoft Copilot users' prompts and uploaded images, according to internal documents obtained by 404 Media. The workers say they are frequently exposed to users' requests for sexual AI-generated images, and report being horrified by what they see. The report raises fresh concerns about privacy expectations for AI chatbot users and the conditions faced by the moderation workforce behind the scenes.

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    Electric vehicle sales are plummeting, raising niche-market fears●Electric vehicle sales are plummeting. Will they soon become too niche?✉newsLifeAutos11 h ago

    Electric vehicle sales are reported to be falling sharply, prompting debate over whether EVs could shrink into a niche product. Industry watchers are questioning what the decline means for automakers' electrification plans and charging infrastructure buildout. No detailed sales figures or company statements are given, so the scale and causes of the drop remain unclear.

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    Illegal migrant in Spain blames women for rape▼An illegal Moroccan migrant in Spain said women themselves are to blame when migrants rape them, because they behave pro𝕏xESWorldImmigration3.8K2 h ago

    An illegal Moroccan migrant living in Spain has sparked outrage after saying women are themselves to blame when migrants rape them because they behave provocatively. In remarks circulating widely, he said a woman should stay home, keep house, show respect and not wear short skirts, framing women's conduct and clothing as the real cause of sexual violence rather than the perpetrators. The comments have fueled heated debate in Spain about migration, integration and attitudes toward women, with many demanding stricter measures against irregular migrants.

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    Democrats plan probes into Trump family business deals if they win Congress●Democrats to probe Trump family business deals if they win Congress✉newsWorldUS Politics14 h ago

    Reuters reports that congressional Democrats are preparing investigations into Donald Trump's family business dealings should they win control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. Party figures have signalled they would use committee powers to examine foreign and domestic ties involving the Trump Organization. The story is drawing attention as the elections approach and control of the House and Senate remains in play.

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    Singapore to fund first dates via new government dating site▼Singapore will pay for young people's first dates if they use the government's new dating website The bill is covered if𝕏xSG13.9K41 min ago

    Singapore's government has launched a dating website and will cover the bill for young people's first dates, provided users go out with someone the site has matched them with. The scheme aims to encourage young Singaporeans to date and form relationships, and is drawing wide attention for its unusual, state-backed approach to matchmaking.

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    Cheap Chinese AI models gain global ground, worrying Washington●(reasonably priced) Chinese AI models surge in global popularity — and Washington is worried - because of course they arMmastodonBusinessMarkets622 h ago

    Affordably priced Chinese AI models are surging in popularity worldwide, drawing concern from Washington. Commentators note a financial angle: US markets, particularly the NASDAQ and much of private credit, are heavily invested in American AI hyperscalers whose frontier models depend on future profits. Competition from low-cost Chinese alternatives could threaten those expected returns, adding an economic dimension to the geopolitical unease.

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    Baked apple cider doughnuts become the taste of fall●Nothing says fall like these baked apple cider doughnuts. "They came out moist and full of flavor, and barely made it out of my kitchen." https://nyti.ms/4yiKbZi✉newsLifeFood40 min ago

    The New York Times is sharing a baked apple cider doughnut recipe that is drawing attention as autumn sets in. Fans of the recipe describe the doughnuts as moist and full of flavor, saying they disappear quickly once baked. The baked version offers a lighter alternative to the traditional fried cider doughnuts sold at fall orchards and markets.

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    High school in Roubaix reportedly targeted amid school attacks in France●BREAKING: Young second and third-generation migrants continue to attack schools in France. They are now trying to burn d𝕏xFR4.4K1 h ago

    The news outlet Visegrád 24 reports that young second- and third-generation migrants are attacking schools in France and are now trying to burn down the Léonard de Vinci high school in Roubaix. The claim is circulating widely but has not been independently confirmed, and French authorities have not issued a detailed public statement on the reported incident.

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    Italian police car hits officer and migrant during arrest●Italian police were in such a hurry to help a fellow officer detaining yet another African migrant that they failed to b𝕏xIT7713 h ago

    An Italian police vehicle struck a fellow officer and an African migrant he was detaining after failing to brake in time while rushing to assist with the arrest. According to the report, no one was seriously injured in the incident. The episode has drawn attention amid ongoing debate in Italy over policing and migration.

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    Best gadgets for cutting back on smartphone time▼Best post-smartphone gadgets for less phone time, ranked by how little they ask of you✉newsTechnologyGadgets1 h ago

    A new ranking of post-smartphone gadgets highlights devices designed to help people spend less time on their phones, ordered by how little attention they demand from users. The list taps into growing interest in digital minimalism, with readers weighing simpler alternatives like e-ink devices and basic tools against constant screen use.

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    Victoria shuts 48 tobacco stores in fortnight of raids●About time! They can do the one in our apartment building next. "Tobacco Licensing Victoria has issued closure orders toMmastodonWorldCrime104 h ago

    Tobacco Licensing Victoria has issued closure orders to 48 stores in the past fortnight, following raids in Melbourne's CBD, inner suburbs and the city's west. More than a dozen shops in the CBD alone have been shuttered as authorities crack down on illicit tobacco sales. Locals are welcoming the enforcement action, with some joking about illegal sales continuing in their own apartment buildings.

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    Artemis II moon mission jargon explained●Breaking down Artemis II moon mission terms, jargon and what they mean✉newsScienceSpace Policy20 h ago

    Ahead of NASA's Artemis II mission to fly astronauts around the Moon, ABC News has published a guide explaining the key terms and jargon surrounding the flight. The explainer covers what the mission involves, the spacecraft and rocket hardware, and the meaning of phrases used in coverage. Interest in the Artemis program remains high as the crewed lunar flight approaches, prompting outlets to help readers follow mission terminology.

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    Wildlife Photographer Captures Striking Great Egret in South Carolina●Reflections in the Reeds I see great egrets all over the South, and they’re striking enough that I can’t help photographMmastodonEnvironmentWildlife386 h ago

    A photographer shared images of a great egret spotted near Beaufort, South Carolina, standing in reeds under distinctive Lowcountry light. The post notes that great egrets are common across the American South but remain striking enough to photograph at every opportunity. Nature lovers online have been engaging with the reflections and the bird's elegant pose in the wetland setting.

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    Documents Show Amazon Uses AI to Monitor Workers, Deter Unions●Amazon Is Deploying AI to Spy on Its Workers and Bust Unions Before They Form https:// truthout.org/articles/amazon-i s-MmastodonTechnology75 h ago

    Truthout reports that internal company documents filed with a Canadian labor board show Amazon deploying artificial intelligence to surveil its warehouse workers and identify union activity before organizing campaigns take hold. Critics say the disclosures confirm long-standing allegations of anti-union monitoring, while the story is spreading widely among labor advocates and technology commentators online.

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    HeyGen has released Hyperframes, an open-source TypeScript tool on GitHub that lets users write HTML and render it as video, designed specifically for AI agents. The tool lets developers and automated agents generate video content directly from web code, and it is gaining attention among developers tracking new open-source AI tooling.

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    Home cooks swap mild Thai peanut satay sauce recipes●Anybody have a peanut # sate sauce that they love? Or a somewhat simple recipe? I need it mild. Like you'd get from a #MmastodonLifeFood76 h ago

    Home cooks are trading recipes for mild Thai-style peanut satay sauce after one cook found a restaurant-style recipe far too spicy and had to rescue dinner with extra peanut butter and sour cream. The request has drawn simple, family-friendly sauce suggestions, with people sharing tips on dialing down heat while keeping the sweet, savoury flavor typical of Thai restaurant satay.

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    Asean Today criticised for AI image with reversed airplane seats●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@aseantoday/11 7362703404928522 Look at this bad AI image they used for their news articleMmastodonTechnologyAI34 h ago

    The news outlet Asean Today is being criticised after publishing an article with an AI-generated illustration of an airplane cabin in which the seats face the wrong direction. Commenters are calling the image embarrassing and an example of low-quality AI-generated content, questioning why a news organisation would use such imagery instead of a real photograph.

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    Most data centers refusing to disclose water and electricity use▼Most data centers refusing to say how much water, electricity they useYhnSportFootball20547 min ago

    A report from the Netherlands finds that most data centers are refusing to reveal how much water and electricity they consume, drawing criticism over transparency as the industry expands. Observers are debating the sector's growing resource footprint and whether operators should be legally required to publish consumption figures amid rising scrutiny of energy and water use.

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    Destination Linux podcast records new episode live online●Destination Linux is live on YouTube and Twitch! Join Jill, Ryan, Zeb & special guest host Monica Ayhens-Madon as they rMmastodonTechnologySoftware35 h ago

    The Destination Linux podcast is recording a new episode live, streaming on YouTube and Twitch. Hosts Jill, Ryan and Zeb are joined by special guest host Monica Ayhens-Madon for the show, which covers open-source software, Linux news and FOSS topics. Viewers can watch the recording in real time and follow the discussion as it happens.

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    Kenyans fight for restitution of colonial-era stolen land●‘They raped our country’: documentary follows Kenyans’ fight for restitution over stolen land By Carlos Mureithi in NairMmastodonCultureFilm233 min ago

    A new documentary reported by Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi follows Kenyan communities demanding restitution of ancestral highlands taken during British colonial rule. Multinational tea companies continue to occupy the land, and displaced families are speaking out about the lasting harm, with one describing it as 'they raped our country'. The film shines a light on ongoing struggles for justice and land restitution decades after independence.

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    Bogong moths return to Australia, lifting conservation hopes▼The bogong moths are back! Perhaps they are a sign that all is not lostMmastodon8513 min ago

    Bogong moths have returned, and naturalists are celebrating the seasonal arrival of the iconic Australian insects. Writing in the Guardian, a commentator argues the moths should be seen as a blessing rather than an inconvenience, suggesting their comeback may be a hopeful sign for nature after years of declining numbers that saw the species listed as endangered.

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    Ocean Queen Drama Film Draws Big Online Attention●【FULL MOVIE】They Thought She Drowned—Then She Returned as the Ocean Queen 👑🌊▶youtubeEnvironmentOceans379.8K1 h ago

    A full-length drama film titled 'They Thought She Drowned—Then She Returned as the Ocean Queen' is circulating widely online, telling the story of a woman presumed dead at sea who returns in a position of power. The movie has drawn hundreds of thousands of likes and is trending in the oceans-themed content category, with viewers responding to its dramatic revenge-and-transformation plot.

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    Older millennials pull ahead in housing and hobbies spending▼Older millennials are pulling away from the pack in the housing market—and they’re dominating the ‘hobbies’ economy, too✉newsBusinessReal Estate1 h ago

    Older millennials are outpacing their generational peers in the US housing market, and the same group is also dominating spending on hobbies, according to Fortune. The report suggests the older end of the millennial cohort has accumulated enough wealth to buy homes and fund leisure pursuits while younger millennials lag behind.

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    Hershey CEO Kirk Tanner on GLP-1s, AI and brand relevance●Hershey CEO Kirk Tanner on GLP-1s, AI, and keeping an iconic brand relevant https://www.fastcompany.com/91616020/hersheyMmastodonBusiness314 min ago

    Hershey CEO Kirk Tanner sits down with Fast Company to discuss how the chocolate giant is adapting to consumers using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, integrating artificial intelligence into its operations, and working to keep a century-old confectionery brand culturally relevant. The interview touches on shifting snacking habits, health trends pressuring candy sales, and how a legacy company balances tradition with technological change.

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    UN experts urge Trump to halt third-country deportations●More than a dozen U.N. human-rights experts urged Trump to stop deporting migrants to third countries where they could fMmastodonWorldImmigration47 h ago

    More than a dozen United Nations human-rights experts have called on Donald Trump to stop deporting migrants to third countries where they could face torture or persecution. The experts argue such removals violate the principle of non-refoulement, which forbids sending people to places where they risk serious harm. The appeal puts international legal pressure on US immigration policy.

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    Modder Releases Custom Baldur's Gate 3 Act Two Expansion▼"Getting sidetracked doesn’t feel too unnatural": Baldur's Gate 3 Act Two Expansion modder on how they seamlessly f… MidMmastodonCultureGaming23 h ago

    Modder SquallyDaBeanz has released a beta version of a solo-developed custom campaign for Baldur's Gate 3, adding an extra chapter to the middle of the RPG's main story. The creator says the new content is designed so that getting sidetracked by it doesn't feel unnatural, with the expansion meant to blend seamlessly into the existing Act Two narrative. The project is notable for being built entirely by one person and is drawing attention from players eager for more story content in the game.

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    Relocating jobs, not homes, could ease UK housing crisis●If, as many here have argued, its no so much we have a shortage of homes but that they are often in the wrong place, theMmastodonBusinessReal Estate177 min ago

    A housing debate argues the UK's problem is not a shortage of homes but that they sit in the wrong places. The proposal: follow Andy Burnham's regionalism model to move jobs to areas with spare housing, rather than building where demand already outstrips supply. Commenters are weighing regional rebalancing as a fix for the housing crisis.

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    Crochet ready to go deep for Red Sox in Wild Card▼Crochet 'will go until they take the ball from me' for Red Sox in Wild Card Series✉newsSportBaseball3 h ago

    Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet says he 'will go until they take the ball from me' as Boston enters the MLB Wild Card Series, signalling he is prepared to pitch deep into games on short rest if needed. His willingness to carry the workload has become a talking point ahead of the postseason opener.

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    Privacy should be the default, advocates insist●Privacy needs to be the default, Even for people who don't think they need it, And even for people who don't care aboutMmastodonWorldHuman Rights46520 h ago

    Privacy advocates are renewing calls for privacy protections to be enabled by default for everyone, arguing they should apply even to people who believe they have nothing to hide or who are indifferent to surveillance. The argument frames privacy as a fundamental human right rather than an optional setting, insisting that opting out should be unnecessary because safeguards must protect all users regardless of their personal stance on data collection.

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    Easy pork tenderloin recipe shared as a quick fall dinner▼A savory fall dish that takes little to no time to prepare. I enjoy pork tenderloin as they are the most effortless cutMmastodonLifeFood840 min ago

    Home cooks are sharing pork tenderloin as a go-to fall dish that requires little preparation and cooks faster than other cuts. The recipe highlights simple, savory seasoning and a short cooking time, positioning the lean cut as an effortless option for weeknight dinners during the autumn season.

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    Developer runs AI coding mentor entirely on budget Android phone●Most people think building an AI coding mentor on a budget Android phone means cutting corners. They're wrong. ConstrainMmastodonBusinessStartups416 h ago

    A developer reports stress-testing KODA, an AI coding mentor built to run on a low-cost Android phone, against nine industry benchmark challenges from Anthropic, OpenAI, DeepSeek and SpaceX/Grok. The argument is that tight hardware constraints force ruthless optimization rather than compromise, and that capable AI coding assistance does not require expensive infrastructure or flagship devices.

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    Quotation about Palestinian identity circulates amid ceasefire debate●« … the first thing they told you is "I'm Palestinian"… »⁣⁣⁣ 🔗 · https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=EmJuTm1kBUA # PalestinMmastodonWar420 min ago

    A quotation stating that the first thing someone said was "I'm Palestinian" is being shared widely alongside calls for a ceasefire and expressions of solidarity with Palestinians. The phrase appears to highlight Palestinian identity and lived experience in the context of the ongoing conflict, resonating with supporters of Palestine who are amplifying testimonies and humanitarian appeals online.

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    Cardinals urged to revisit 2006 playbook for 2027▼As 2026 draws to a close, the Cardinals should heed lessons from 2006 As the St. Louis Cardinals finish the year, they nMmastodonSportBaseball15 h ago

    As 2026 ends, fans and commentators are pressing the St. Louis Cardinals to learn from their 2006 championship season, arguing that outside additions to the roster were key to that World Series win and will be essential if the team hopes to contend again in 2027. The message is that internal development alone will not be enough this offseason.

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    Team celebrates despite losing by ever-wider margins●Celebrations but they're losing by increasingly more points▶youtubeSportBasketball721.6K56 min ago

    A basketball team is drawing attention for celebrating plays while losing games by progressively larger margins. Clips show players reacting enthusiastically during defeats that keep getting heavier, and viewers are mocking or questioning the disconnect between the celebrations and the scoreboard. The contrast between upbeat behaviour and worsening results has made the team a running joke among basketball fans online.

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    Wicked stars reveal their favourite songs from the hit musical▼‘They’ll never bring us dowwwwwwwn!’ Wicked’s stars pick their favourite songs from the smash hit By Interviews by MiriaMmastodonCultureTheatre141 min ago

    Wicked cast members have shared the songs they most love performing from the blockbuster musical, with the Defying Gravity anthem 'They'll never bring us down' getting a playful shout-out. The Guardian's interviews with the show's performers highlight how songs from the Broadway hit remain crowd-pleasers even after thousands of performances, as the musical continues to dominate stages and screens worldwide.

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    Rumination: Learning to Let Go of What Others Did●What You Can Control, What You Can’t, and How to Stop Getting Stuck on “What They Did” It's 11pm, or you're driving someMmastodonHealthMental Health66 h ago

    A coach's reflection on rumination is drawing attention: the late-night mental replay of an argument or hurtful comment, and how fixating on what someone else did keeps people stuck. The advice circulating is to separate what is within your control, your own response and boundaries, from what is not, other people's behaviour, and to practise redirecting the mind when it loops.

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    Viewers complain about Peacock's flood of credit card ads during MLB games▼Hey, Peacock, that’s enough with the mid-inning credit card commercials. # ALWS # MLB # baseballMmastodonSportBaseball255 min ago

    Baseball fans are criticising Peacock's coverage of MLB games, complaining that the streaming service is running too many credit card commercials during mid-inning breaks in the American League Wild Series. The complaint is that the frequent ads are disrupting the flow of watching playoff baseball, with some saying the ad load is excessive even by sports broadcast standards.

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    Yellow Bittern photographed at Tuhai Wetland Park●Yellow Bittern, few days ago at Tuhai Wetland Park. They are very small herons of marshy, well-vegetated water bodies. hMmastodonEnvironmentWildlife101 h ago

    A wildlife photographer has shared images of a Yellow Bittern spotted a few days ago at Tuhai Wetland Park, noting that the species are very small herons that favour marshy, well-vegetated water bodies. The sighting highlights the wetland park's value as habitat for this secretive bird, and birdwatchers online have been exchanging photos and observations of bitterns and other wetland species in China.

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