Trump announces new 25 percent tariff on all cars made outside the U.S.
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5341767/trump-trade-tariffs-imported-cars?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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VP Vance and his wife change up trip to Greenland amid protests
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5338629/vp-vance-and-his-wife-change-up-trip-to-greenland-amid-protests?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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A first-of-its-kind exhibit in NYC recreates Anne Frank's hiding place
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5311700/a-first-of-its-kind-exhibit-in-nyc-recreates-anne-franks-hiding-place?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5340687/trump-cuts-nist-atomic-spectra-lab-advanced-chips-medical-devices?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Supreme Court upholds federal regulation banning 'ghost guns'
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5341404/supreme-court-ghost-guns?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Google will develop Android OS entirely behind closed doors starting next week
Google is adjusting how Android is made, with the AOSP branch moving behind closed doors, leaving the entire OS to be privately developed.Ben Schoon (9to5Google)
Speaking of tapetum lucidum the newest GAKHD video has some unsettling eyeshine moments
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Unexpected weather
snowed again last night then it was nice again :)music and video by me :) Camera: Sony Handycam CCD-TRV67 gakhed.com#music #indie #song #weirdcore #weirdmus...YouTube
"Following initial evaluation, there also is damage to the cargo module."
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NASA sidelines Cygnus spacecraft after damage in transit to launch site
“Following initial evaluation, there also is damage to the cargo module.”…Eric Berger (Ars Technica)
>NASA is now almost entirely reliant on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft to get its astronauts to the space station and to feed them
Given Elon Musk's stated position that the ISS should just be de-orbited now, that seems like a bad position to be in.
Oracle should have put the creds in a database.
Well, at least there is an offsite backup now.
I love this story, because it means that either:
(1) Oracle straight-up lied about someone getting into their systems.
or
(2) Oracle *didn't know* someone got into their systems when they made their public denials.
I can't decide which is worse.
"The enforcement freeze effectively halts the #CFPB efforts begun under frmr Pres Joe Biden to police #tech companies, some of which have donated millions to #DonaldTrump ... Among the firms under agency scrutiny are #Meta, the parent company of #Facebook...
The inquiry into Meta was being watched closely as a test case for the agency’s expansion into regulating tech companies whose businesses intersect with financial services."
- @ProPublica
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#Corruption #News #USA
CFPB Probes of Big Tech and Finance Frozen Under Trump
Companies may avoid consequences for alleged wrongdoing as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau drops lawsuits against Capital One and Rocket Homes and pauses investigations into Meta and others — including providers of medical credit cards.ProPublica
Chewing gum made from either synthetic polymers or tree-based resins sheds significant quantities of tiny plastic particles into saliva, according to a study currently undergoing peer review that was presented Tuesday at a meeting of the American Chemical Society. #ClimateChange
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Chewing gum releases microplastics into saliva, study finds
By Douglas Main Chewing gum made from either synthetic polymers or tree-based resins sheds significant quantities of tiny plastic particles into saliva, according to a study currently undergoing peer review that was presented Tuesday at a meeting…Douglas Main (The New Lede)
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I'd imagine if the Saudis asked for the confidential chat logs of everyone in the White House they'd all happy oblige, no need to hack their phones.
The image features a meme with a humorous caption and a scene from a movie. The top part of the image has a black background with white text that reads, "Pippin accidentally getting added to the Sauron-Saruman-Denethor group chat." Below the text is a scene from a movie, showing a character with curly hair, wearing a light-colored tunic, holding a glowing, fiery object in his hand. The character appears to be in a state of shock or distress, with his mouth open wide and his head tilted back. The background includes a wooden door and some dark, indistinct objects, possibly bags or equipment. The overall tone of the image is humorous, playing on the idea of accidentally joining a group chat with powerful and potentially dangerous individuals.
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Because it’s a day ending in Y, I had to “fix” another childproof bottle. This time, Tylenol had the cap that’s impossible to remove when the arthritis in my hands acts up.
The vast majority of childproof caps use this cap within a cap design, and neutering them is as simple as cutting off and discarding the outer cap. With photos showing how I do it.
The scissors used is a titanium EMT bandage shears. They’ll cut through a penny if needed. grainger.com/product/EMI-Shear…
Judge allows 'New York Times' copyright case against OpenAI to go forward
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5288157/new-york-times-openai-copyright-case-goes-forward?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Tulsi Gabbard fires more than 100 intelligence officers over messages in a chat tool
Tulsi Gabbard said she fired more than 100 intel officers for using a government chat tool to discuss topics including polyamory, gender transition, and their political views.Dan De Luce (NBC News)
Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren't
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/25/nx-s1-5335535/los-angeles-home-fires-rebuilding-regulations?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Campus protesters have faced deportation threats before : Consider This from NPR
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/1240892123/government-threatened-to-deport-campus-protesters-before?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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I just had another listen to @meljoann’s new album, Status. This time accompanied by the lyrics in one tab and the song breakdowns from an article in an Irish underground culture mag in another.
Doing so took my understanding of and connection to the album to greater depths. I could say a lot but I’ll keep it to three brief things here:
1. I’m looking forward to the Rainbow Language (Is For Losers) video.
2. It’s mad that the article goes through what the songs and album are about and then finishes with ‘Follow Meljoann on Insta’, with no mention of her Fedi profiles. 🤦♂️
3. I highly recommend you do the same:
- Listen here: faircamp.meljoann.com/status/
- Lyrics here: meljoann.com/album-lyrics/stat…
- Track breakdown here: thethinair.net/2025/03/track-b…
Oh and of course, if you like it then buy it!
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For women’s history month, we are celebrating our incredible leaders whose work has immeasurably bettered our communities and our country.
Thank you Rep. Julie Johnson (TX-32) for your meaningful work!
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Thank you Rep. Sarah McBride (DE-At-Large) for your meaningful work!
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New blog post: Sunsetting Search. Does it apply to you?
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Sunsetting Search?
Noticed a change in your search engine use? I definitely have and it’s a strong downward trend.Michael Kennedy's Thoughts on Technology
✊ Resistance Roundup ✊
From boycotts to protests, people took action and made their voices heard.
Look through all the pics to see how communities fought back against injustice—and the impact they made.
The fight isn’t over. How are you resisting the Trump regime? Let us know in the comments!
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What to know about Pituffik, the only U.S. military base in Greenland
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5341505/greenland-pituffik-space-military-base?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Hegseth and Waltz
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Hegseth and Waltz are fictional characters commonly used as placeholders in discussions about cryptographic systems and protocols, [1] and in other science and engineering literature where there are several participants in a thought experiment. The Hegseth and Waltz characters were created by Jeffrey Goldberg in his 2025 article "The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans". 2 Subsequently, they have become common archetypes in many scientific and engineering fields, such as
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Hegseth and Waltz
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Hegseth and Waltz are fictional characters commonly used as placeholders in discussions about cryptographic systems and protocols, [1] and in other science and engineering literature where there are several participants in a thought experiment. The Hegseth and Waltz characters were created by Jeffrey Goldberg in his 2025 article \"The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans\". 2 Subsequently, they have become common archetypes in many scientific and engineering fields, such as
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Eve is the attacker. Mallory is her partner.
There are many atrack scenarios. When designing, you have to ask yourself, how can Eve and Mallory attack my system?
Many questions. No simple answers.
Security is Hard. Seriously hard. If it was easy, everyone would do it.
Indeed, Alice and Bob are the victims and Eve the attacker! But where's the serpent in this allegory? We need to introduce a serpent. And an apple. Is there a worm in the apple? Has it been dipped in cyanide? So many questions!
Jokes aside, thanks for helping me get my memory back in working order.
@nazgul
"Six weeks into the new administration...the Internet Archive had cataloged some 73,000 web pages that had existed on U.S. government websites that were expunged after Trump's inauguration."
This is a well-written piece and crucial to know for all of us who want to preserve and protect truth.
Well done, NPR, for placing this article front page on their website earlier today.
#history #politics #truth #trump #internetarchive #fascism #USpolitics
Loose lips sink ships! Call your reps now and demand they hold Secretary Hegseth accountable for putting our national security at risk with his negligence.
🔗 Find your elected officials: usa.gov/elected-officials
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NBC News: The Espionage Act contains a provision making it crime to disclose national defense secrets "through gross negligence."
The law does not require info be classified, because it was written before the classification system existed. The law refers simply to "national defense information." #SignalGate
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Trump administration live updates: Leaked Yemen strike messages released; House questions intelligence officials
Live updates and the latest news as top Trump administration intelligence officials face questions from House lawmakers over the leak of military plans for military strikes and the Supreme Court hears arguments on federal agency power.NBC News
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