What’s the secret to fine phyllo, or anything, really? As our writer learns from her Greek teacher, it’s not in exact measurements or complicated techniques – it’s cooking something meaningful by heart and feel. #Greek #Greece #teaching
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In Greece, I learned to taste my way through love and life. Opa!
In one magical, midnight phyllo-making session on the island of Corfu in Greece, I learned that all I kneaded was love.Caroline Lubbers (The Christian Science Monitor)
New look at AvatarFireAndAsh.
In theaters December 19.
Trump Screws Taiwan for a Deal with Xi
Tim Miller and Ben Parker discuss the Trump administration's decision to deny Taiwan’s president a stopover in New York—interpreted as a concession to China.Tim Miller (The Bulwark)
UnitedHealth Group plans "remediation actions" as insurance costs balloon
https://www.axios.com/2025/07/29/unitedhealth-group-earnings-unh?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Israel Has Displaced Over 42,000 Palestinians From West Bank Refugee Camps
A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the occupied territory since Israel began a military campaign there in January.Zena al-Tahhan (Truthout)
How 'KPop Demon Hunters' became the surprise hit of the summer
https://apnews.com/article/kpop-demon-hunters-netflix-summer-smash-surprise-b1f1a0390c303fb46959f6cf6e77b5ff?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Yankees Asked Recently Released Player About Ryan McMahon Before Trade
The New York Yankees addressed their need at third base by trading for Ryan McMahon. However, they made sure to ask a former teammate of his about him first.Aaliyan Mohammed (Newsweek)
Warmer with a chance of ice: Hailstorms could hit Australian cities harder
New research from UNSW shows climate change could cause hailstorms to get worse in some of Australia's most densely populated cities.Melissa Lyne (Phys.org)
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War update: 73 combat clashes reported today as fighting rages across four sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 73 combat engagements have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues in four operational sectors, with Pokrovsk remaining the primary axis of enemy pressure. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
Elon Musk’s company just promised to save Nashville’s traffic problems. We’ve heard this story before
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/29/elon-musks-company-just-promised-to-save-nashvilles-traffic-problems-weve-heard-this-story-before/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Elon Musk’s company just promised to save Nashville’s traffic problems. We’ve heard this story before
Between 2017 and 2021, Musk’s The Boring Company canceled or postponed similar projects in Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Jose; and one from Baltimore to Washin…pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
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Russian fake: Ukraine refuses to pay compensation to families of fallen soldiers
Russian propaganda media fabricate a fake 'anti-fascist underground' — Ukrinform.www.ukrinform.net
Philadelphia.
Trump doesn't want people to know about slavery and Black History.
Fuck him.
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More than a dozen slavery displays in Philly, including at Washington’s former home, have been flagged for a Trump admin review
Six displays at the President's House Site, which illustrates the paradox between freedom in the new nation and the ongoing horrors of slavery, were among those flagged for review.Fallon Roth (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Coinbase: Increasing Our Valuation on Higher Stablecoin and Trading Revenue - EUROPE SAYS
Securities In This ArticleEUROPE SAYS
- July 30, 6PM
- at RIP Space
- free for 404 Media subscribers, $10 everyone else
- free beer/wine
- live pod recording about the tech behind ICE
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Come Party With Us In Los Angeles July 30
404 Media is throwing a live podcast and party at RIP.SPACE in the Arts District.Jason Koebler (404 Media)
Backpack and Snorkel Travel Guide for a Self-Guided City and Murals Tour of Belfast - Northern Ireland Purple Travel Guide
Belfast is a fascinating city. Today we will explore the downtown area on a Self-Guided City and Murals Tour of Belfast. We provide detailed information and the best things to see and we show lots of photos so you know what you can expect.Backpack and Snorkel
Trump Environmental Protection Agency moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
https://apnews.com/article/trump-climate-epa-endangerment-zeldin-5cba0871c880e23d044ef40a398c57b2?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Microsoft Responds to H-1B Visa Criticism
The tech giant denied that layoffs were connected to its use of the H-1B visa program.Theo Burman (Newsweek)
Heidi Klum 'proud of my daughter' in face of attacks on their lingerie shoots
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/07/28/heidi-klum-daughter-leni-klum-lingerie-backlash/85414853007/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Heidi Klum 'proud of my daughter' in face of attacks on their lingerie shoots
Heidi Klum, 52, said "my kids don't know me any other way" when asked about critics of her decision to model underwear with her 21-year-old daughter.KiMi Robinson (USA TODAY)
Venus Williams receives a wild-card entry with Reilly Opelka to play mixed doubles at the US Open
https://apnews.com/article/venus-williams-opelka-us-open-mixed-doubles-26cd481301b70a0ab23b0fac508ad4eb?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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That would fit nicely with my friend Max's plan to combine Boston and Chicago.
Incorporate New Yeattle into it.
Gen Z plans to be financially independent by age 32 — without relying on a 9-to-5 job
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/gen-z-plans-to-be-financially-independent-by-age-32-without-relying-on-a-9-to-5-job-9f7ece88?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Apple Opens Manufacturing Academy in Detroit - Slashdot
schwit1 writes: The Apple Manufacturing Academy will be located in downtown Detroit and will be administered by Michigan State University.apple.slashdot.org
Blue Jays' George Springer struck in head by 96 mph pitch, leaves Orioles game
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2025/07/28/george-springer-hit-head-pitch-blue-jays-orioles/85416336007/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Blue Jays' George Springer struck in head by 96 mph pitch, leaves Orioles game
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was struck in the head by a 96 mph pitch in the ninth inning and exited the game vs. the Orioles.Gabe Lacques (USA TODAY)
In a letter to readers and a new generation of journalists, correspondent Francine Kiefer offers a peek behind the scenes at how reporters do their jobs and what really matters over the course of a long career. #journalism #writers #media
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A veteran Monitor correspondent’s farewell letter: ‘It was love at first write’
In a letter to readers, correspondent Francine Kiefer offers a fresh take on how reporters do their jobs and what really matters in the end.Francine Kiefer (The Christian Science Monitor)
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EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation - EUROPE SAYS
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action toEUROPE SAYS
Lucid Leans on Timothée Chalamet To Find Its Sales Footing
Screen Actors Guild award-winning actor Timothée Chalamet has signed a multi-year partnership with Lucid.Eileen Falkenberg-Hull (Newsweek)
Numbers Station Simulator, Right In Your Browser
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Numbers Station Simulator, Right In Your Browser
Do you find an odd comfort in the uncanny, regular intonations of a Numbers Station? Then check out [edent]’s numbers station project, which leverages the browser’s speech synthesis eng…Hackaday
German zoo kills 12 baboons that it didn't have enough space to house, despite protests - EUROPE SAYS
BERLIN -- A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had tooEUROPE SAYS
Craig Mazin, John August to Release ‘Scriptnotes’ Book Based on Hit Podcast (Exclusive)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/craig-mazin-john-august-scriptnotes-book-podcast-1236331033/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Craig Mazin, John August to Release Scriptnotes Book Based on Podcast
For the book, August and Mazin drew on hours of Scriptnotes conversations, as well as their own storied careers, to help readers begin, refine and sell their own scripts.Lexy Perez (The Hollywood Reporter)
Have a read. It's because the UK Online Safety Act isn't just about porn sites. Its ANY online content sites, which are then categorised and regulated by Ofcom
Wikipedia could be caught up and are currently fighting a (proactive) legal case in the UK
biometricupdate.com/202507/uk-…
#UK #Privacy #OSA #OnlineSafetyAct
UK high court hears Wikipedia suit against Online Safety Act category rules
The legal challenge focuses solely on the new Categorization Regulations that risk imposing Category 1 duties (OSA’s most stringent obligations) on Wikipedia.Joel R. McConvey (BiometricUpdate.com)
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Justin Bieber's 'Go Baby' Has CPR-Approved Tempo
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/american-heart-association-justin-bieber-cpr-1235395886/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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American Heart Association: Justin Bieber 'Go Baby' Matches CPR Tempo
American Heart Association says Justin Bieber 'Go Baby' matches the 120 BPM for hands-only CPR. Other songs include Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us.'Larisha Paul (Rolling Stone)
'Poke the bear': Legal experts warn Trump’s 'sarcastic' Murdoch filing will backfire
NPR reports President Donald Trump has gotten personal in his defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul owner Rupert Murdoch.Adam Lynch (Alternet.org)
mem_somerville
in reply to AI6YR Ben • • •My favorite was always "Brain Coat".
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Anti-Radiation Skull Cap: Shield Your Head from EMFs with Style - Less EMF
Less EMFAI6YR Ben
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“…ensuring that you get necessary protection without compromising on style.”
I’m not as tech savvy as some of you, but wouldn’t the radio waves just get into your brain through your face and then ricochet around inside your skull/brain cap? Or do radio waves just attack the sides and back of the head?
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Shouldn't it be red???? 😂
Mac - VA3WFT
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in reply to AI6YR Ben • • •Wouldn't you prefer the EMF bee bonnet?
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in reply to Carolyn • • •portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye
Contributors to Wikimedia projects (Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.)Technodad
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in reply to AI6YR Ben • • •me_valentijn
in reply to AI6YR Ben • • •"Blocks 5G. Also, your phone isn't reliable for testing because reasons." 😂
I've got a few questions about the "silver fiber fabric" that does the blocking as well.
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in reply to Paul Chambers🚧 • • •much more effective **and** unlike some of those other devices - this protects the brain stem
Shirley Eugest
in reply to AI6YR Ben • • •They took to the anti-vax, anti pharma propaganda, like ducks to water.