Italian antitrust authority launches investigation into Meta's WhatsApp AI chatbot
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/30/italian-antitrust-authority-launches-investigation-into-metas-whatsapp-ai-chatbot?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Italian antitrust authority launches investigation into Meta's WhatsApp AI chatbot
The technology giant is under investigation in Italy for alleged breaches of EU competition law.Alice Carnevali (Euronews.com)
GOP Senator: Congress Must Hold NATO to Its 5% Defense Spending Commitment
If we want to deter our adversaries, we need real investments in our defense.Newsweek
How Eagles coach’s open-minded tactic helps when players ‘are tired of hearing (him) talk’
https://www.nj.com/eagles/2025/07/how-eagles-coachs-open-minded-tactic-helps-when-players-are-tired-of-hearing-him-talk.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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How Eagles coach’s open-minded tactic helps when players ‘are tired of hearing (him) talk’
Eagles coach has been successful for a long time, earning the respect of his players. Here's one of the ways he's been able to do it.Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
I don't believe in the no-win scenario. - James T. Kirk
US economy expected to have grown as Trump's tariffs took hold
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US economy expected to have grown as Trump's tariffs took hold
The U.S. economy has largely defied fears of a tariff-induced downturn.Max Zahn (ABC News)
SOMAÍ Announces 'Official Launch Into Italy' With Materia Medica Partnership - EUROPE SAYS
SOMAÍ, a leading EU-GMP vertically integrated Multi-Country Operator (MCO), continues its rapid expansion into key global markets with its official launch inEUROPE SAYS
Save a Massive $149 Off the Rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 With This Limited-Time Deal
https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-a-massive-149-off-the-rugged-apple-watch-ultra-2-with-this-limited-time-deal/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Save a Massive $149 Off the Rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 With This Limited-Time Deal
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is one of the best smartwatches around, and it's even better when you can get it for just $650.Oliver Haslam (CNET)
Tsunami video from Oahu, Hawaii.
Not even worth the bother to get out a surfboard.
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Jul 29, 2025: 1st Tsunami Wave Caught on Camera, North Shore Oahu
A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia on Tuesday, triggering tsunami warnings for Alaska and Hawaii and advisories for parts of t...YouTube
Farmers market fresh: Recipes that celebrate N.J.’s summer produce
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Farmers market fresh: Recipes that celebrate N.J.’s summer produce
Celebrate New Jersey's summer harvest with these easy recipesLauren Musni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
This Anker 2-Port HDMI Switch Is Now Just $10, a 50% Discount
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This Anker 2-Port HDMI Switch Is Now Just $10, a 50% Discount
No more unplugging and plugging in different HDMI devices every time you want to use them.Oliver Haslam (CNET)
Kassenärzte wollen Eltern-Kind-Kuren streichen: Mütterverbände empört | MDR.DE
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Kassenärzte wollen Eltern-Kind-Kuren streichen: Mütterverbände empört
Die Gesetzlichen Krankenkassen müssen sparen. Der Kassenärzteverband (KBV) will daher Leistungen streichen – etwa Mutter-Kind-Kuren. Das sorgt für Widerspruch bei Kassen und Mütterverbänden.Ulrike Köhler, MDR AKTUELL (MDR)
Germany, long tightfisted, goes on a spending spree with new budget
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/30/germany-long-tightfisted-goes-spending-spree-with-new-budget/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Jakala, nuovo ecosistema digitale Subaru Italia e altri 4 mercati Ue Agenzia di stampa Italpress - EUROPE SAYS
MILANO (ITALPRESS) – Jakala, tra i principali player nel panorama europeo del marketing e della trasformazione digitale, si è aggiudicata lo sviluppo e ilEUROPE SAYS
He pushed book bans and religion in schools. Now he’s accused of screening explicit images at work.
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Oklahoma schools chief Ryan Walters denies responsibility for explicit images on office TV
Oklahoma schools chief Ryan Walters — once a candidate on President Donald Trump’s shortlist for education secretary — is now facing a GOP-backed probe.Nadra Nittle (19th News)
Yankees finally admit their Anthony Volpe problem; Now what?
https://www.nj.com/yankees/2025/07/yankees-finally-admit-their-anthony-volpe-problem-now-what.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Yankees finally admit their Anthony Volpe problem; Now what?
The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are playing a four-game series this week at Yankee Stadium.Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
Nationwide McDonald's Boycott Planned For August 1: What to Know
The People's Union USA is leading the boycott of the fast food giant.Marni Rose McFall (Newsweek)
Former midstate star Anthony Smith shined vs. Penn State’s O-line in 2024: ‘It meant a lot to me’
https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2025/07/former-midstate-star-anthony-smith-shined-vs-penn-states-o-line-in-2024-it-meant-a-lot-to-me.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Former midstate star Anthony Smith shined vs. Penn State’s O-line in 2024: ‘It meant a lot to me’
Smith, a Shippensburg standout, had a breakout year for the Minnesota Golden Gophers last season.Bob Flounders | bflounders@pennlive.com (pennlive)
Most couples used to meet this way. What happened?
If you’re sick of dating apps, consider this tried-and-true method.Allie Volpe (Vox)
Republicans Just Confirmed Trump’s Most Ghastly Nominee. Democrats Made It Possible.
Last year, Democrats could have used their Senate majority to confirm someone very different to fill the seat.Jay Willis (Slate)
Stealing the Tea Party's playbook
What if, lacking an organized resistance to fascism like we have had in previous eras (the civil rights movement, SDS, BLM, the Wobbly’s) the Democratic Party itself could play the role of producing radical, positive transformation across America?Sou…Thom Hartmann (Alternet.org)
Charlotte Democrats who voted to weaken carbon goals have history of Duke Energy donations
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Gonzalo Pinillos to represent Spain at JESC 2025 - EUROPE SAYS
RTVE the national broadcaster of Spain have confirmed their representative for JESC 2025. Later this year Gonzalo Pinillos will take to the stage in Tbilisi,EUROPE SAYS
Japan records highest temperature on record
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/30/japan-records-highest-temperature-on-record?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Japan records highest temperature on record
Temperature hits 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit) after hottest June on record.Al Jazeera
How America Became Hostile to Shade
https://newrepublic.com/article/198364/america-shade-inequality-public-health-climate?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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How America Became Hostile to Shade
A roving history makes the case for shade’s centrality to public health, climate adaptation, and even a more robust and inclusive public sphere.The New Republic
Supplemental Security Income August 2025: You're Getting Two Payments
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/supplemental-security-income-august-2025-youre-getting-paid-twice-this-month/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Supplemental Security Income August 2025: You're Getting Two Payments
August is right around the corner and recipients will get not one, but two payments.Blake Stimac (CNET)
❗️🇺🇦 GUR has obtained further evidence of the abduction of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories by Russians.
▪️Intelligence officers gained access to the servers of the so-called "government of Crimea".
▪️These resources contained documentation confirming the forcible transfer of children from the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.
European economy sees growth of only 0.1% as scramble to get ahead of US tariffs goes into reverse
https://apnews.com/article/europe-economy-eurozone-germany-gdp-a204f6fb502c58a3a9a8e1d29030b51b?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Incendios en España, en directo - EUROPE SAYS
España vuelve a arder en diferentes puntos de la Península que mantienen en vilo a los servicios de extinción y emergencias. Los focos más preocupantes enEUROPE SAYS
Julian Schnabel to Receive Venice Festival’s Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/julian-schnabel-venice-film-festival-cartier-award-2025-1236333602/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Julian Schnabel to Get Venice Film Festival Cartier Filmmaker Award
The acclaimed artist and filmmaker will screen his new feature, 'In the Hand of Dante' out of competition in Venice.Scott Roxborough (The Hollywood Reporter)
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The Utter - The Semantic Verses | Free Bandcamp Codes
Described as Contemporary Death Jazz by some, this album is a fusion of experimental, and not so experimental, rock styles stretching from lo-fi black metal through to jazzy time-flexing headfuckery, with edges.getmusic.fm
Zientzia-dibulgazioa saritzeko erreferentziazko sariak izan dira CAF-Elhuyarrekoak. Antolatzaileek 31. edizioa martxan zegoela etetea erabaki dute, "sariketa behar bezala egiteko baldintzarik ez dagoelako".
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These musicians are coming for Lollapalooza, Riot Fest and North Coast. Here are their favorite Chicago restaurants.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/30/music-festival-performers-chicago-restaurants/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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These musicians are coming for Lollapalooza, Riot Fest and North Coast. Here are their favorite Chicago restaurants.
Touring talent seek out local institutions and hot new spots, enjoying live music and playlists along with kebabs, sushi and vegan fare.Samantha Nelson (Chicago Tribune)
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in reply to SpaceLifeForm • • •Da ist kein Tsunami, nur Clickbait.
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Exactly my point.