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Hoarding computers
Cartoon dragon sleeping on a pile of old computers

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Voice of America’s "affiliate partner stations that need to fill air and screen time are already lining up programs from the international broadcasting services of Russia and China to replace American programming.” - Former VOA Director Geoffrey Cowan marinij.com/2025/03/31/califor…

California Voice: Under Trump, Voice of America radio has fallen silent

Almost 30 years ago, toward the end of President Bill Clinton’s first term in office, Republicans in Congress forced a government shutdown that led some 800,000 nonessential federal workers to be f…
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The #Trump Admin Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at #Guantánamo

The disclosure of the tab so far came after a visit by 5 senators to the offshore operation, who condemned it as a #waste of resources.

#hypocrisy #GovernmentSpending #DOGE #USpol #law #immigration
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U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo

The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.
Carol Rosenberg (The New York Times)
#uspol #trump #Doge #waste #law #guantanamo #immigration #hypocrisy #governmentspending

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The woman who ran for president 50 years before she could vote
https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2025/03/31/g-s1-57284/the-woman-who-ran-for-president-50-years-before-she-could-vote?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Trump is gunning for Canada—and Canadian homeowners in the U.S. want out

fastcompany.com/91308203/trump…

#news #politics #uspol #uspolitics #trump #corruption #canada

#news #uspolitics #uspol #politics #Canada #trump #corruption

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Oops! comicsands.com/greene-gulf-ame…

MTG Dragged For 'Gulf Of Mexico' Flub In Tweet: VIDEO

Alan Herrera (Comic Sands)

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English-language fedi, could you do French-language fedi a solid and go vote “non” in this poll? cnews.fr/questions-du-jour/ete… French right-wing media wants to know if you find it shocking that Marine Le Pen isn’t allowed to run for election after blatantly violating laws that make democracy and elections fair, as well as stealing European taxpayer money.

Êtes-vous choqué par la peine d’inéligibilité de Marine Le Pen ?

CNews

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@ienvision Don't worry about the result. It's a pointless poll. People can be shocked/not shocked either because they are glad that it happened and didn't think it would or because they felt it was justified and thought it wouldn't happen.
@Sharon McCarthy
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@Axomamma @ienvision that was my thought too - it’s a bit ambiguous.

It should have been shocking if she did it and wasn’t punished (like a certain other leader has escape punishment for his crimes), but what we once would have found shocking, is happening with no consequences in some places.

@Sharon McCarthy @Axomamma

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Oh hi, it's #TransDayOfVisiblity, just popping up to say hi, I'm trans and work on trust & safety for the Fediverse, help with hachyderm infrastructure, and contribute to a whole bunch of open source projects.

If you'd like to support my work: support.thisismissem.social

Right now your support is the difference between me being able to make ends meet and not, as freelance work is a bit hard to find right now.


Support Emelia Smith (@thisismissem)

Fund her work on the Fediverse, improving trust & safety and other open-source contributions
support.thisismissem.social
#TransDayOfVisiblity

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All eyes on special congressional elections in Florida Tuesday
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5342545/all-eyes-on-special-congressional-elections-in-florida-tuesday?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Hey DOGE, US taxpayers effectively give wealthy oil and gas companies $294,520.55 an hour in subsidies. If you want to save us money, start there. Not with the hard-working scientists who protect us all. STAND FOR SCIENCE Source: https://bit.ly/4igdqFR

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Asus is teasing a new PC gaming handheld developed in partnership with Microsoft’s Xbox team. pcmag.com/news/asus-teaser-vid…

Asus Teaser Video Hints at Xbox Gaming Handheld

It comes amid rumors of an Asus-Microsoft partnership on an Xbox-themed ROG Ally handheld.
Michael Kan (PCMag)

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Hello world. My first post here so I’ll briefly introduce myself. I am a pastel portrait artists based in Victoria Australia. I mostly draw pets.
I’m also a musician, a dsp programmer and generally a pretty chill character🤙

Nice to meet you all 🙂

#firstpost #art #artist #pets #dogs #pastel #pastelart #portrait #drawing #animals #drawing

Realistic pastel pencil portrait drawing artwork of a dog. Wolfdog breed. Black and white. Artists pencil in hand.
#art #artists #drawing #portrait #dog #pet #firstpost #pastel

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we are SUPER excited to be sponsoring a screening of the documentary Seeking Mavis Beacon followed by a Q&A session with one of the filmmakers!

When: Wednesday, April 9, 4PM

Where: ATLAS building on CU Boulder central campus, Room 102

poster for screening of Seeking Mavis Beacon Documentary Screening and FIlmmaker Q&A. April 9, 2025, 4-6 PM ATLAS 102
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Eye Contact

In case you think birds don't notice you on the beach, here's a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) that locked eyes with me yesterday as it flew past while I captured its photo.

"The oldest known Laughing Gull was at least 22 years old when it was killed in Maine in 2009, the same state where it had been banded in 1987." - allaboutbirds.org

Enjoy stunning images of gulls and terns? Check out my photo gallery at:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c…

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #LaughingGull

"This photograph captures a laughing gull elegantly soaring through the sky. The gull is in mid-flight, its wings spread wide and tips darker in color, offering a striking contrast to the lighter, grayish-white of its body. The cloudy background enhances the bird’s prominence, emphasizing its aerodynamic grace. In the bottom-right corner, the image is signed "© Swede's Photographs," adding a personalized touch to the artistry. It's a fantastic depiction of the beauty and tranquility of nature in motion!" - Copilot

Coy Pearson - Official Website

This is the website of Coy Pearson. Shop for nature art, wildlife art, bird art, and more. Designs are available to purchase as canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, apparel, and other products. Retired soldier.
Coy Pearson - Official Website
#photography #photo #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #birding #photographer #birdwatching #PhotographyLovers #laughinggull

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i feel like it's important to share this one again

happy #TransDayOfVisibility 😀

#Trans #Transgender #NonBinary

A Pixel Art featuring both the latest and oldest AnubiArts' sonas (Anubi and Andy), wearing their respective pride flags (Trans, Non Binary) while giving each other a hug. The caption "We've been always here, we aren't leaving" can be read on the piece. Let's not give up and keep on fighting for a better tomorrow.
#trans #transgender #nonbinary #transdayofvisibility

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Just reading Snopes, as I sometimes like to do when I want to feel furious, and there's a nice couple of photos of an orange Snowy Owl. Thought you might also like to see. X

snopes.com/fact-check/reddish-…

The image shows an owl perched on a wooden post against a clear blue sky. The owl's feathers are a striking combination of white and orange, with intricate patterns along its wings and chest. Its head and upper back have a vibrant orange hue, giving it a unique and somewhat surreal appearance. The owl's sharp gaze and strong posture make it look majestic and watchful. The image appears to be digitally altered, as snowy owls typically have white and black or brown feathers, rather than the bright orange seen here.
Same owl standing up

Is this a real orange owl — or AI?

Images authentically show a snowy owl with bright orange coloring.
Grace Deng (Snopes.com)

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Oh to be one of my four house panthers #CatsOfMastodon
Tortoiseshell kitty all snuggled up on a blanket (she has her back toes pointed)
#catsofmastodon

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🚨 Surge in Palo Alto Networks Login Scanning Activity: Nearly 24,000 unique IPs have attempted access over the past 30 days. Full analysis ⬇️ greynoise.io/blog/surge-palo-a…

#PANOS #PaloAltoNetworks #Vulnerability

Surge in Palo Alto Networks Scanner Activity Indicates Possible Upcoming Threats

Over the last 30 days, nearly 24,000 unique IP addresses have attempted to access these portals. The pattern suggests a coordinated effort to probe network defenses and identify exposed or vulnerable systems, potentially as a precursor to targeted ex…
www.greynoise.io
#vulnerability #panos #paloaltonetworks

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Supreme Court may let religious groups opt out of unemployment compensation laws
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5345839/supreme-court-may-let-religious-groups-opt-out-of-unemployment-compensation-laws?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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As their car started rolling down hill, a stranger rushed in to help
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5342566/as-their-car-started-rolling-down-hill-a-stranger-rushed-in-to-help?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Radiant damage incoming...

#DnD #Dndmemes #funny #TTRPG #TTRPGMemes #DungeonsandDragons

#ttrpg #funny #dnd #dungeonsAndDragons #dndmemes #ttrpgmemes
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The image is a four-panel comic strip titled "COLMSCOMICS." In the first panel, a character with "BARD" written on their back is sitting at a table, looking back and asking, "Did it hurt?" The second panel shows the same character, now wearing sunglasses, with a smug expression and saying, "When you... Fell from Heaven?" The third panel humorously depicts a bread-like object with wings and an eye, seemingly falling from the sky, with a small red object on the table. The final panel shows the character with sunglasses, now with a shocked expression, hair on fire, and sweat drops on their face. The comic strip humorously plays on the concept of a character falling from Heaven, with a visual pun involving bread.

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Whether you want to be a better ally, think you might be trans, or just don’t understand what this whole transgender thing is about, I highly recommend reading genderdysphoria.fyi/

It talks about what gender itself is, what gender incongruence feels like, the science behind how sex determination and sexual dimorphism works in humans, the diagnostic process for trans folks, and what HRT actually does and what is involved in transitioning. It’s a good read

#TransDayOfVisiblity


That's Gender Dysphoria, FYI

A resource for those questioning their gender, already on a gender journey, or simply wanting to learn more about what it is to be transgender.
That's Gender Dysphoria, FYI
#TransDayOfVisiblity

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Health and Human Services workforce to shrink from 82,000 to 62,000 employees. New plan aims to "streamline" the agency and improve service quality, but experts warn of risks to public health, scientific progress, and anyone who needs help from Medicare or Medicaid: buff.ly/WnYEAsS #CDC #NIH #FDA

Massive cuts to Health and Human Services’ workforce signal a dramatic shift in US health policy

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vision for US health policy prioritizes deregulation and leaves Americans with fewer benefits, services and protections.
The Conversation
#cdc #nih #fda

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Elsewhere, I saw someone disheartened by trans awareness day because of the trolls who also participate. A reminder that an 85-yr-old conservative American man changed his mind because he was presented with new information, which caused a new awareness of a world bigger than that he grew up in. Education & being visible makes more of an impact than many think.

‘Just plain old Larry’ gives reason for hope of better things.

wpr.org/news/larry-jones-wisco…


‘Just plain old Larry’: A Wisconsin man’s testimony about gender-affirming care went viral. Here’s his story. - WPR

Milwaukee retiree Larry Jones, 85, came to a legislative hearing supporting a ban. He changed his mind after hearing from transgender youth.
alyssa.allemand (WPR)
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I’m 37 years old and living with end-stage kidney disease. I urgently need a living kidney donor. If you or someone you know is willing to help, please visit nkr.org/PZG643 to learn more. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this post could help me find a match. Every share brings me closer to a second chance at life! #KidneyDonation #OrganDonation #ESKD #DonateLife #GiveLife #ShareYourSpare #BeADonor #Transplant #Hope #MedicalMiracle

Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

www.nkr.org
#hope #KidneyDonation #organdonation #ESKD #donatelife #givelife #shareyourspare #beadonor #transplant #medicalmiracle

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Vous pensez qu'elle est heureuse cette chatoune ?
#CatsOfMastodon #cutenessoverload #alifewithVolta
Portrait d'une chatoune installée sur les genoux de son humaine. Elle a les yeux fermés et semble dormir.
#catsofmastodon #cutenessoverload #alifewithvolta

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Showing off their excellent camouflaging skills.
A fluffed up, streaky song sparrow, a small songbird all warm shades of brown and cream with a sharp little black eye. They're seen in profile, standing on the ground, their tail feathers raised, among leaf litter that's also shades of brown and cream.

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Surprise sandhill crane on our drive back over the mountains yesterday (there were three of them not far off along the highway)!
Photo of a highway-side field of dry yellow and a few springing green grasses and a backdrop of purplish-grey chaparral scrub. Standing in three-quarter profile is a tall, smoothly grey crane with a plump bustle, a white face, a golden eye, and a vivid red forehead, the thick black scissors of eir bill pointing almost to nine o'clock. The bird, a sandhill crane, looks intent and, in this pose, more strong than graceful. The bright mountain sun has come out from behind the recent hail clouds to shine on everything.

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22nd amendment says no.
The image is a screenshot of a social media post by CBS News (@CBSNews ), posted 2 hours ago. The post reads: "President Trump said Sunday that 'I’m not joking' about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends." Below the post, there is an image of Donald Trump speaking, with a background that includes a window, yellow curtains, and U.S. and presidential flags.
in reply to George Takei 🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽

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the 22nd ammendment says "No person shall be ELECTED to the office of the President more than twice ..." however, dictators don't get elected, so it's immaterial. 🤷

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Headline asks a question?

TL;DR Answer, probably not.

Did JWST Find That the Universe is a Black Hole? Cosmologist REACTS | [Probably Wrong]
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Did JWST Find That the Universe is a Black Hole? Cosmologist REACTS | [Probably Wrong]

Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutterA quick, off-the-cuff reaction to the news stories that the JWST has shown that the universe is inside a bla...
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Kukla says happy #Mondog!

#Kukla #DogsOfMastodon #Dogs #Dog #DogsOfFediverse #Dogstodon #Animals #Pets #MastoDogs #FediDogs #Woof #Cute #CuteAnimals #Chien #Hunde #Hund #Perros #AdoptDontShop

A big black dog with grey muzzle and feet is lying on a grey and turquoise carpet in a livingroom. Her gentle brown eyes are looking up at the camera. One foreleg is curled up by her chest. Her long pointy ears stick straight upwards.
#pets #dogsofmastodon #dogs #cute #animals #dog #adoptdontshop #mastodogs #fedidogs #hunde #dogstodon #cuteAnimals #Mondog #woof #dogsoffediverse #hund #kukla #chien #perros

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Whoever buys 23andMe should be required to keep customer data private, according to the US Federal Trade Commission. pcmag.com/news/ftc-any-23andme…

FTC: Any 23andMe Buyer Must Maintain Privacy Policies After a Sale

'Promises to consumers must be kept,' the FTC tells the US Trustee's office, which oversees bankruptcy cases.
Michael Kan (PCMag)

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Apple updates all its operating systems, brings Apple Intelligence to Vision Pro
Updates bring new emoji, Mail organization for Macs, easier Mac setup, and more.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/0…

Apple updates all its operating systems, brings Apple Intelligence to Vision Pro

Andrew Cunningham (Ars Technica)

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This red-bellied #woodpecker stops by for a peanut or two almost every morning.

#MondaysAreForTheBirds #photography #birds #woodpeckers #backyardbirds

Color photo of a red-bellied woodpecker with a long peanut in its mouth in flight above the top of a wooden fence.
#photography #birds #mondaysareforthebirds #backyardbirds #woodpecker #woodpeckers

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Predicting cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5341743/predicting-cognitive-decline-in-alzheimers?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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@All Things Considered

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Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement, barring her from French presidential race
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5345606/marine-le-pen-convicted-of-embezzlement-barring-her-from-french-presidential-race?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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How FDR expanded executive power and shaped the modern presidency
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5335528/how-fdr-expanded-executive-power-and-shaped-the-modern-presidency?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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@All Things Considered

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Why gold prices are surging
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5343481/why-gold-prices-are-surging?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Politico: Big banks predict catastrophic warming, with profit potential eenews.net/articles/big-banks-… #climateemergency #climate #disasters #capitalism #catastrophe

Big banks predict catastrophic warming, with profit potential - E&E News by POLITICO

Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and an international banking group have quietly concluded that climate change will likely exceed the Paris Agreement's 2 degree
Corbin Hiar (E&E News by POLITICO)
#climate #capitalism #ClimateEmergency #disasters #catastrophe
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From the article:

"“We now expect a 3°C world,” Morgan Stanley analysts wrote earlier this month, citing “recent setbacks to global decarbonization efforts.”"

#climate #climateemergency #apocalypse #heatwaves #extremeweather

#climate #ClimateEmergency #extremeweather #apocalypse #heatwaves
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