Poachers are killing families of spider monkeys, kidnapping their babies and selling them to Americans on social media ⌘ Read more
Casket returned by Hamas had remains of hostage whose body IDF recovered in 2023, Israel says ⌘ Read more
One of the badass OGs of Istanbul. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine’s long-range strikes cut Russia’s oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy says ⌘ Read more
What is this feeling? ⌘ Read more
When I finally finish a big refactoring ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy: Europe close to decision on transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine ⌘ Read more
A guy wanted to adopt a cat, but he wouldn’t leave his brother’s side, so he had to take both of them ⌘ Read more
Geoscientist’s innovative approach aims to safeguard irrigation canals
Irrigation canal maintenance in western Nebraska is taking a giant step forward thanks to an innovative, non-invasive method by Husker geoscientist Mohamed Khalil to check canal integrity. His sophisticated time-lapse analysis pinpoints canal seepage and structural settlement far more accurately and efficiently than traditional approaches—using a technology that can have wide-ranging uses statewide for agriculture, … ⌘ Read more
Why Republicans want you to die—and fast
Oliver Willis, Â Â - Â Daily Kos
_Stephan: For 34 years I have been describing the negative reality of America’s illness profit system. On a factual basis, it is the worst healthcare system in the developed world. And, again, on the basis of factual data, it is entirely the product of the Republican Party, and the illness profit corporations that own the party. The question I have been asking, and advocating for over those 34 years, is universal … ⌘ Read more
IDF drone captures Hamas terrorists removing hostage’s body, burying it, then calling Red Cross ⌘ Read more
Americans Brace for Food Stamps to Run Out: ‘The Greatest Hunger Catastrophe Since the Great Depression’
Eric Berger,  Reporter -  rsn.org | The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: Part of America’s transition from a democratic republic to an authoritarian neo-medieval society, is that just as was the case in the 14th century, the rich and powerful care nothing for the welllbeing of the peasants. Nothing illustrates this more cle … ⌘ Read more
People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world’s economy
Brian Mann and Sarah McCammon,  Correspondents -  npr
_Stephan: The decline across the developed world in the number of children being born is a major civilization changing trend that is getting very little coverage in the media or being discussed by anyone but researchers. This article lays it all out very well, with one exception. I think a major factor in this trend … ⌘ Read more
ICE contract could bring controversial surveillance tech to American streets
Ja’han Jones,   -  MSBNC
_Stephan: Dictator Trump has now authorized ICE to take the next step in its Gestapo tactics. Trump has authorized ICE to use a spyware programn called Pegasus on the phones of people who oppose him. You won’t know it has happened to your phone, but ICE will then have access to everything on your phone, and everthing your phone is connected to. IC … ⌘ Read more
Ignite Realtime Blog: Helping Dutch Healthcare Speak the Same Language with XMPP
Helping Dutch Healthcare Speak the Same Language with XMPPThe XMPP Standards Foundation (XSF) has put out a call to action: it’s time for the community to help make secure, interoperable chat a reality - especially in healthcare. Here at Ignite Realtime, we’re excited to support this effort. Our projects, … ⌘ Read more
He’s so cute, but an absolute menace ⌘ Read more
My kitty then vs now ⌘ Read more
10 Wildly Different Movie Takes on Nuclear War
The Cold War spawned more than fallout shelters and duck-and-cover drills. During that era when geopolitical tension hung over audiences like a mushroom cloud, filmmakers channeled the nuclear threat into art, satire, and spectacle. Some explored human frailty, others turned to monsters or absurdity, but all reflected the fears—and sometimes the dark humor—of the atomic […]
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The XMPP Standards Foundation: Towards Secure and Interoperable Healthcare Chat
Supporting the development of the Dutch NTA 7532 standard with lessons from international practice
The XMPP Standards Foundation (XSF) is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes and advances open standards for real-time communication and collaboration. The XSF oversees the development of extensions to the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) and fost … ⌘ Read more
When I’m working from home and the video call has already started ⌘ Read more
Moscow hit by drone attacks for second consecutive night ⌘ Read more
‘Shoving our closest ally straight into China’s arms’: GOP allies call Canada PM ‘traitor’ as he reveals plans to sign trade agreements with China ⌘ Read more
Cul-de-sac effect: Why Mediterranean regions are becoming more prone to extreme floods in a changing climate
In May 2023, Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region experienced devastating, if not unprecedented, floods that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, businesses, and farmland. Seventeen people lost their lives, and the disaster caused an estimated €8.5 billion in damages. The persistent rainfall and resulting landslides and flooding displaced tens of thousands of residents, leaving a deep ma … ⌘ Read more
Now in 3D, maps begin to bring exoplanets into focus
Astronomers have generated the first three-dimensional map of a planet orbiting another star, revealing an atmosphere with distinct temperature zones—one so scorching that it breaks down water vapor, a team co-led by a Cornell expert reports in new research. ⌘ Read more
Sinking Indian megacities pose ‘alarming’ building damage risks
Sinking land is quietly destabilizing urban infrastructure in India’s largest cities, putting thousands of buildings and millions of people at risk, according to Virginia Tech scientists. ⌘ Read more
This is my favorite sound ever ⌘ Read more
Meet Gimo, The Cat With The Biggest Eyes Ever ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy orders expansion of strikes deeper into Russia ⌘ Read more
next-20251028: linux-next
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Cutest picture of my cat Ive ever taken. ⌘ Read more
Putin fears coup as Russia sinks into debt, drone strikes rise, and sanctions bite ⌘ Read more
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head ⌘ Read more
Six-hour tank assault, 29 armored vehicles, zero breakthroughs: Russia’s biggest autumn push fails near Volodymyrivka ⌘ Read more