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The Trump administration this week released a plan to fast-track the growth of AI in the US, alarming environmental advocates who point to the industry’s toxic emissions, high water usage and heavy reliance on fossil fuels. #ClimateChange

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Trump AI plan would “ramp up exploitation” of people and the environment, advocates warn

By Shannon Kelleher The Trump administration this week released a plan to fast-track the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in the US, delighting tech groups while alarming environmental advocates who point to the industry’s toxic emissions, h…
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Time for a feast 😋

Spanish arroz a la marinera (also known as seafood rice or sometimes seafood paella, though not strictly a paella) is a flavorful rice dish primarily featuring various types of seafood. While specific ingredients can vary slightly by region and personal preference, the core components generally include:
Essential Ingredients:
* Rice: Typically a short-grain rice like bomba, which is excellent at absorbing liquids and flavors.
* Seafood: This is the star of the dish and can include a combination of:
* Mussels (mejillones)
* Clams (almejas)
* Shrimp (gambas) or prawns (langostinos)
* Squid (calamares) or cuttlefish (sepia)
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Alon Aboutboul Dead At 60 After Collapsing on Tel Aviv Beach twp.ai/E6ARgy

Alon Aboutboul Dead At 60 After Collapsing on Tel Aviv Beach

Israeli actor Alon Aboutboul, who appeared in Hollywood blockbusters such as The Dark Knight Rises, has died at the age of 60.
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John Swinney urges Trump to exempt scotch whisky from 10% tariffs

First minister believes there’s ‘a window of opportunity’ to look at tariff costing scotch whisky industry £4m a week
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I Second That Emotion 🔙
#SmokeyRobinsonAndtheMiracles
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Smokey Robinson. I Second That Emotion.

Tamla 54159. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.
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The local news excitement!
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Feds plan to build nation’s biggest migrant detention center in Texas

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a contract to build and run a 5,000-bed tent camp at the Army base in El Paso.
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"Now, with the massive funding for ICE detention passed by Congress, it’s possible that the immigrant detention system will eclipse even the U.S. prison system."

What's in a name?



What's in a name?

Defining concentration camps and how to stop them.
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You'll Never Believe What Happened to Mathew Knowles at Beyoncé's Last Cowboy Carter Tour Stop | The Root
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Apple opens manufacturing academy in Detroit as Trump ramps up pressure to invest in U.S.
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Apple opens manufacturing academy in Detroit as Trump ramps up pressure to invest in U.S.

The Apple Manufacturing Academy is opening in downtown Detroit, with a focus on artificial intelligence.
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Viral Video Shows a Black Man Acting a Complete Fool to Save His Cell Phone From His Wife | The Root
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‘Mank’ Producer Douglas Urbanski on Why the Making of ‘Citizen Kane’ Contributes to Its Legacy
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Producer Douglas Urbanski on 'Citizen Kane's' Lasting Legacy

"Mank" producer Douglas Urbanski on "Citizen Kane's" lasting impact and legacy.
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Trump Cranks Showtunes to Drown Out Epstein Grilling — As Reporters Debate Song Title in Comical Scene mediaite.com/media/news/trump-…

Trump Cranks Showtunes to Drown Out Epstein Grilling — As Reporters Debate Song Title in Comical Scene

Trump cranked up the volume on his showtunes to drown out Epstein questions as reporters debated the song title in a comical scene at Trump Turnberry.
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Nearly... 🤣 maybe next time!!

The swallows are not getting any faster, but *I am* 😆

Of course, I have a long way to go, but I am very pleased with my progress in just a few days, significant improvements all round 👍

#Birds #Photography

Almost a photograph of a swallow in flight, it was just out of frame, still looks stunning though, little blue and red face staring intently directly at the camera. The background is blurred and the bird is framed by some flowers.
#photography #birds

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Katie Ledecky wins 1500m free at swim worlds on 15-year streak, breaks ties with Phelps, Lochte
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Katie Ledecky wins 1500m free at swim worlds on 15-year streak, breaks ties with Phelps, Lochte

Katie Ledecky won her sixth world title in the 1500m freestyle.
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Woke up to find that a main gigabit feeder cable had failed. This took considerable time to diagnose. It took much longer to switch to a 100Mb backup circuit that I left in place when I installed the 1G, on the theory that it could indeed be a backup but would likely never be needed.

Now all these years later, bringing up that circuit had the feeling of the direct line between the two planets fighting a computer-directed "virtual war" in the original Star Trek episode "Taste of Armageddon". Yeah, there's a line, but it hasn't been used in centuries.

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This is a bit last-minute, but here's a nice line-up of over 70 books you can grab for free in exchange for your email addy.

That's 70 books of fantasy and science-fiction that are not romance - subplots are allowed, but none of that sweet, icky love, okay?

Check it out here:

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This is your chance to try a new author with no regrets! But hurry, this goes away on the 31st.

#FreeBooks
#Fantasy
#SciFi
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Promotional image for the Free Fantasy & Science Fiction drive. The image shows a woman holding a glowing ball of energy in her hands. She's wearing a dress with a wide, long skirt, wide arms, and long, curly hair. We only see her in silhouette, standing in front of a magical landscape at sunset. The edges of the image are wreathed in darkness.

Free Fantasy & Science Fiction for July 2025

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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For each book, its to give your email address... to 70 different people, certainly followed by an overload of newsletters.

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I just started streaming on #twitch!
Blood Bowl Match: Underbochum Upsqueaks vs. Tir Na Nog (Blood Bowl)
Come around and say hi! twitch.tv/spark_the_fox

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I play games randomly. But don't expect too much. Also I might do some streams where I'll build or craft stuff. (Brick building, diy, woodworking and/or puppet making)Ich spiele alles alles mögliche. Aber erwartet nicht zu viel.
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when Linus was just a baby we took the bus to his first vet appointment and I didn't realize he was doing this until these ladies behind me started cracking up lol Photo show a white cat with its face smooshed against the pet travel bag giving the kitty a funny look on its face. Second photo is a zoom in of the cat's face.

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AHH! You have a fine-mesh carrier!

I remember that my chihuahua did the same when I took her on the airplane from FL to SFO!

All my love to Linus!

Tell him he's not alone!

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Google rolling out Video Overviews in NotebookLM
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Google rolling out Video Overviews in NotebookLM

As teased at I/O 2025 in May, NotebookLM is adding Video Overviews to complement the popular audio podcasts. 
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so, it sounds like the NYU killer took the wrong elevator and shot a Blackrock exec.

. . . Shame.

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Exclusive: A group of congressional Democrats wants to ban for-profit corporations from forming and using political action committees.

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The best deal in Google TV hardware now throws in Apple TV+ for free
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The best deal in Google TV hardware now throws in Apple TV+ for free

Walmart’s Onn 4K Plus was already the most affordable and best value in Google TV hardware, and now the retailer...
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New server, new account!

hissquiet = minmoonuh

I’ll follow folks back when I have a minute. gonna delete this post later

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🤔☢️ The radiation background in Zaporizhzhia increased after the wind blew from the occupied territory, - Andryushchenko.

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Nunhead Cemetery, South London, is one of the Magnificent Seven Victorian cemeteries established to ease pressure on London's overcrowded churchyards. The cemetery, on a hill, is aligned with St Paul's Cathedral and North London's Highgate Cemetery, another of the Magnificent Seven. Highgate can be seen from Nunhead on a clear day. Only the shell of Nunhead's gothic Anglican chapel is left as it was gutted by fire. In the 1970s, when the cemetery was run-down and abandoned, occultists and Satanists used to sneak in to hold rituals in the chapel and one of these ceremonies is said to have caused the blaze. #history #folklore #graveyard #death #gothic #London #weird #psychogeography #occult
Roofless Victorian gothic chapel at the end of a broad path flanked by trees and graves.
#occult #history #london #gothic #weird #folklore #death #psychogeography #graveyard

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europesays.com/2285673/ Prema posljednjim podacima, Hrvatska se popela na ljestnici netto plaća PPP. Iz istočog bloka jedino je Poljska ispred nas #croatia
Prema posljednjim podacima, Hrvatska se popela na ljestnici netto plaća PPP. Iz istočog bloka jedino je Poljska ispred nas

Prema posljednjim podacima, Hrvatska se popela na ljestnici netto plaća PPP. Iz istočog bloka jedino je

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Diddy’s Lawyers File Motion Seeking Pre-Sentencing Release From Prison
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Diddy's Lawyers File Motion for Pre-Sentencing Prison Release

Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial lawyers have filed a new motion seeking his pre-sentencing release from federal detainment.
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Five Strangely Fascinating Moments From a Weird Baseball Summer Monday
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Five Strangely Fascinating Moments From a Weird Baseball Summer Monday

From amazing catches to getting stung by a bee, here’s what you missed from the baseball diamond Monday night.
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84 Days Until Tip-Off – Off-Season Discussion Thread | Jul 29, 2025 rawchili.com/4430110/ #basketball #Colorado #Denver #DenverNuggets #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA #NBAWesternConference #NBAWesternConferenceNorthwestDivision #Nuggets
84 Days Until Tip-Off - Off-Season Discussion Thread | Jul 29, 2025

84 Days Until Tip-Off - Off-Season Discussion Thread | Jul 29, 2025 - Raw Chili

Upcoming Events Start of the 2025-26 NBA regular season October 21 Daily Listening: MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks (2024) | Recommended by u/Academic-Ad4889
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OpenAI launches Study Mode in ChatGPT

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OpenAI launches Study Mode in ChatGPT | TechCrunch

OpenAI's Study Mode aims to help students develop their own critical thinking skills, rather than just giving answers.
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Penn State has 2 early candidates for college football’s defensive player of the year
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Penn State has 2 early candidates for college football’s defensive player of the year

Zane Durant has been a popular name this offseason, but the other Nittany Lion is finally getting some deserved praise.
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europesays.com/2285670/ Remember who we are working for today folks. Rise and Grind. #ireland
Remember who we are working for today folks. Rise and Grind.

Remember who we are working for today folks. Rise and Grind. - EUROPE SAYS

A little miniature on work culture in Ireland. Inspired by the old green posters in Dublin.
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Nominations pileup has Senate Republicans threatening rules changes
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Witnesses and data say malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza have shot up | AP News

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Sketch of person of interest released after couple killed while hiking
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Video Sketch of person of interest released after couple killed while hiking

Arkansas State Police released a composite sketch of a man seen in Devil's Den State Park on Saturday, the day of the killings.
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Netanyahu considers plan to annex territories in Gaza if no ceasefire: Sources
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Video Netanyahu considers plan to annex territories in Gaza if no ceasefire: Sources

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a plan to annex territories in Gaza, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
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Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Series Reveals First Look at the Bennet Sisters, Rounds Out Cast With Rufus Sewell, Louis Partridge, Rhea Norwood and More
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Netflix's 'Pride and Prejudice' First Look, Full Cast Revealed

Netflix has unveiled a first look and the supporting cast for its upcoming 'Pride and Prejudice' limited series, which is currently in production.
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low-res image,17th May. SSW sloping terraced plot: left - 2 suspended raised beds of favas, pods ready to pick, plants stopped. Centre, raised suspended bed of EDIBLE LUPINS - in first flowering. As the conditions are good, the plant grows higher and does another tier of flowers, some x3. These flowers are white, dark centred, upright racemes. Can be lilac too. Interplanted with some rescued potato sprouts. Black, green-checked groundcover path and drapes between beds. Below, to the right sweetcorn in bottle cloches and a precipitous terrace edge
close-up of the vivid green lupin bed 20th June. the sprays of the first tier of bean pods are well developed, and a small second tier is developing. Most of my pods ended-up about 15 cm, the top garden plants here, reaching 1.3 m above raised bed. Small potatoes between are going for it too, if they can survive the slugs. The sweetcorn to the right in bottle cloches in the May image has "erupted" into dense green too. some logs and stone slabs laying around as weights and stepping places.

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#vegan #growyourown #nutrition #allotment #balconygarden #lupins #legumes #ediblelupins
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Google AI confused Luka Doncic’s vertical with Donte Divincenzo’s from the combine…. rawchili.com/4430108/ #basketball #Minneapolis #Minnesota #MinnesotaTimberwolves #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA #NBAWesternConference #NBAWesternConferenceNorthwestDivision #Timberwolves
Google AI confused Luka Doncic's vertical with Donte Divincenzo's from the combine....

Google AI confused Luka Doncic's vertical with Donte Divincenzo's from the combine.... - Raw Chili

https://www.theverge.com/news/714989/luka-doncic-42-inch-vertical-google-ai-search-summary
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