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Pro-Palestine group in Greece protests arrival of Israeli cruise ship on Crete island
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Pro-Palestine group in Greece protests arrival of Israeli cruise ship on Crete island
Riot police kept the crowd away from the pier where the cruise ship was docked, while scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police.Gavin Blackburn (Euronews.com)
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Trump Went Down a Deranged Rabbit Hole During His Meeting With the European Commission President
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Trump Went Down a Deranged Rabbit Hole During His Meeting With the European Commission President
Weren’t they supposed to be talking about a trade deal?Charles P. Pierce (Esquire)
I might accidentally bought 7 more magazines from a local retro shop, alongside some really cheap PS2 and Wii games. 😅
PS. If I don't post much or reply a bit late, I'm having a bit of trouble adapting to my glasses.
Can't have an all in one pair as my eyes wouldn't be able to adjust to the massive change right now.
Heck, I couldn't even get the full prescription strength that I theoretically would need...
And I can see why.
While I've more or less adjusted to my reading glasses now, so my laptop and everything else has its normal shape again and doesn't seem to be melting at the lower right side anymore like it did the first 3 days.
My regular ones still give me lots of trouble, especially when moving around.
When looking down, the floor has a steep slope to the right as well as behind me, so that's not optimal. 😅
But when I get a message, I can't even read the screen now anymore without my reading glasses, or by squinting really hard.
So I tend to not use my phone much at all now.
Cash App users can now pool money for group payments — even with non-users
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Cash App users can now pool money for group payments -- even with non-users | TechCrunch
Cash App's new feature lets users pool money with a group to pay for expenses like vacations and gifts.Lauren Forristal (TechCrunch)
Men 'most likely to flip' as dramatic number of young Americans now disapprove of Trump: poll
Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, his job approval has fallen most sharply among Americans aged 18‑29 —with their support collapsing faster than any other age group,according to the latest CBS/YouGov survey of U.S.Ailia Zehra (Alternet.org)
NEW: Ghislaine Maxwell agreed to participate in a congressional deposition only if a series of demands are met — including immunity.
🇺🇸👀 Trump: Epstein took people and because he took people, I said don’t do it anymore—they work for me.
He took some others and once he did that, that was the end of him. When they steal people, I don’t like it.
NYC gunman targeted NFL over alleged brain injury, mayor says
The gunman expressed criticisms of the NFL in a note, leading officials to believe he was targeting the NFL officesCheyenne McNeill (Salon.com)
Secret Service investigates agent who allegedly tried to sneak wife onto Trump’s plane
The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) drew a great deal of scrutiny when Donald Trump survived two assassination attempts during the 2024 presidential race.Alex Henderson (Alternet.org)
What we know about the New York shooting gunman and NYPD victim
The shooter was Shane Tamura; authorities say he was intending to target the NFL offices in Manhattan but entered the wrong elevator in the Midtown skyscrape...YouTube
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I don't think any TV network covered FEMA's announcement of more than half a billion in grants for states to create FEMA CONCENTRATION CAMPS across the United States. This is something that would have sounded like a psychotic delusion that only existed in the minds of the Tea Party a decade ago.
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I got up early and managed to get both dogs walked before a morning medical appointment. We don't have a heat advisory right now, but it's plenty warm and humid, and I'm glad the outdoor stuff is done.
Parts of the Midwest, including northern Iowa, did get a derecho overnight with lots of property damage in many places. The storm had weakened by the time it came through here in the wee hours.
Now on to the day's tasks.
Have a good, safe day, all!
Third Whistleblower Accuses Trump Judicial Nominee of Misleading Lawmakers About Eric Adams’ Corrupt ...
A whistleblower has accused federal judicial nominee Emil Bove of misleading lawmakers about his handling of New York Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case.Ahmad Austin Jr. (Mediaite)
'The Voice,' 'SNL' get fall premiere dates on NBC - UPI.com
"The Voice," "Brilliant Minds," "Law & Order," "Saturday Night Live" and other series will return with new seasons on NBC. "SNL" Season 51 debuts Oct. 4.UPI
N.J. Wolf Preserve announces the death of Kayla, one of its oldest wolves
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N.J. Wolf Preserve announces the death of Kayla, one of its oldest wolves
Lakota Wolf Preserve in Warren County said goodbye to nearly 15-year-old wolf Kayla.Paige Britt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
Why Is Gov. Gavin Newsom Blocking Rooftop Solar in California? – Mother Jones - EUROPE SAYS
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These Are the Most Expensive Retirement Towns in America
While other states like Florida, Massachusetts and Arizona have towns that made the top ranks, California's dominance is evident.Suzanne Blake (Newsweek)
Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says
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Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says
The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican's first Mass for social media influencers.Jack Burgess (BBC News)
Liberty, Lynx to finally meet in WNBA Finals rematch
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Liberty, Lynx to finally meet in WNBA Finals rematch - ESPN
Injuries and new matchups will determine Wednesday's showdown, nine months after New York beat Minnesota for the title.Michael Voepel (ESPN)
TNT Sports Quadruples Down on Savannah Bananas, Will Televise Banana Ball Championship
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TruTV Adds Savannah Bananas Games and Banana Ball Championship
TNT Sports will run 19 Banana Ball games this season, near four times as many games as it did last year, including the first ever tour championship.Alex Weprin (The Hollywood Reporter)
Rosenthal: What I'm Hearing - Raw Chili
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N.J. man, 78, revived after police pull him from backyard pool
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N.J. man, 78, revived after police pull him from backyard pool
The man was found unconscious in a backyard swimming pool in Wyckoff.Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
67 years ago today, Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act into law.
Welp. It had a good run.
ChatGPT just got smarter: OpenAI’s Study Mode helps students learn step-by-step
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ChatGPT just got smarter: OpenAI’s Study Mode helps students learn step-by-step
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Study Mode, transforming AI from an answer engine into a Socratic tutor that guides students through problems step-by-step rather than providing direct solutions.Michael Nuñez (VentureBeat)
Enjoy your itchy legs.
Signs of life, as I say.
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less travelled by,
And I should have worn long pants.
Watching this recording now that I'm home and hopefully disinfected, this is the part of the exercise where a reasonable person might have said, hmm, hmmmm.
Getting here was an escalative exercise from "path" to "overgrown path" to "no path" to whatever this is.
A wise man once said, never step on anything soft in the forest, never step on anything hard in the jungle.
This was the "get up this hill, I can see something resembling a trail up there" and "ok we're gonna make it" part of the exercise.
a reasonable person might have pondered their next steps at this point.
But me, I’m fully with you on the “I bet I can go just a little further” path.
Robert Downey Jr. shared a new video that includes a couple of interesting issues from Marvel Comics while AvengersDoomsday filming continues. 🎥
Are you excited for his portrayal as Victor Von Doom? 🤔 Watch here: bit.ly/3IQGXY0
Robert Downey Jr. Shares New Video Of Iron Man Vs Doctor Doom & Secret Wars Comics Amid Avengers: Doomsday Filming
Avengers: Doomsday star Robert Downey Jr. shares a new video showing Iron Man and Doctor Doom fighting, as well as a new Secret Wars tease.Felipe Rangel (Screen Rant)
Zelenskyy says at least 22 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, hours after Trump put pressure on Moscow
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Zelenskyy says at least 22 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, hours after Trump put pressure on Moscow – Europe live
At least 85 people injured in overnight attacks after Trump said he will shorten the deadline for reaching an agreement on a ceasefire to ‘10-12 days’Jakub Krupa (The Guardian)
The Autopen Wrote EPSTEIN! Tabs, Tues., July 29, 2025
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The Autopen Wrote EPSTEIN! Tabs, Tues., July 29, 2025
And then the autopen wrote tabs!Evan Hurst (Wonkette)
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Co-op Congress 2025 – Friday 4 July
Co-op Congress brings together those working to build a fairer economy to share ideas, get inspiration and take action. See the full programme of Day One at ...YouTube
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Israeli public figures call for ‘crippling sanctions’ on Israel over Gaza starvation | Gaza - EUROPE SAYS
A group of high-profile Israeli public figures, including academics, artists and public intellectuals, has called for “crippling sanctions” to be imposed byEUROPE SAYS
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'Insane': JFK’s niece says MAGA efforts to rename Kennedy Center after Trump 'makes my blood boil'
Although President John F. Kennedy's nephew is an ally of President Donald Trump and a former Democrat — Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Alex Henderson (Alternet.org)
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Well, he told me the adjustment would be challenging, that's why I can't get the prescription I actually need until at last a year from now. As things would be too warped to be able to adjust to them.
My experience with my reading glasses seem to be stabilising, unless I'm just out of bed, in which case, things are again a bit slanted.
But they tend to get better after half an hour already.
So that makes me think it'll just be a longer process.
Haven't used my normal glasses as much, since I've been doing a lot of magazine work on the laptop since this is my last week of summer break.
So when I put those on, while it's definitely a lot better than last week, it still doesn't feel like it should at all.
Gonna take time to adapt.