Opera Accuses Microsoft of Anti-Competitive Edge Tactics - Slashdot
Opera will file a complaint against Microsoft to Brazilian antitrust authority CADE on Tuesday, alleging the tech giant gives its Edge browser an unfair advantage over competitors.slashdot.org
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Trump met teenage Epstein victim who was contestant in his beauty pageant
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Trump met teenage Epstein victim who was contestant in his beauty pageant
One of four survivors who testified at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial is one of the few who has brought up Trump. She didn't accuse him of wrongdoing.Holly Baltz (Palm Beach Post)
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)
Medtech IPOs Spur Talk of Broader US Health-Care Listing Revival
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-29/medtech-ipos-spur-talk-of-broader-us-health-care-listing-revival?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Well, this is a pleasant surprise! "The Naked Gun" hits the big screen on August 1, and initial reactions from critics are really, really positive. "The Naked Gun is so deliciously stupid, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Very true to the spirit of the Leslie Nielsen movies I grew up loving," said Variety's Katcy Stephan. "If there was any justice in the world, Liam Neeson would get an Oscar," wrote IndieWire contributor Jimmy Hemphill. Here's @GamesRadar's story on the critical consensus, and what to expect from the movie.
#Movies #Cinema #Film #NakedGun #LiamNeeson
Those killed in NYC shooting include police & security officers, company exec
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Those killed in NYC shooting include police & security officers, company exec
The mass shooter, a former football player, was trying to get to the NFL offices but took the wrong elevator, authorities said.The Associated Press (pennlive)
Kid2: they have health potions but not mental-health potions
Me: uh, coffee??
Kid1: that’s just haste with a side of anxiety
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LA streets, businesses empty due to ICE raids: Padilla
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A settler allegedly killed a Palestinian, and there's video. Israel released him to house arrest
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Transport for Wales staff receive £1m in bonuses - EUROPE SAYS
Transport for Wales train staff are being given bonuses linked to how many tickets they scan on services. In 2024-25, bonuses of £1m were paid to staff, up anEUROPE SAYS
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukrainian drones will be sold in the US, and Ukraine will buy the latest weapons from America, — Speaker of Verkhovna Rada Stefanchuk
🗣️“In the fall, Ukrainian military-defense complex will surprise not only Ukrainians, but also the whole world with its new developments."
It’s the Captain’s Birthday! - Raw Chili
From the Mammoth Twitter account. We couldn’t have asked for a better captain, and I just know he’ll lead us to the promised land! Happy Birthday, Kells!Author (Raw Chili)
One of my absolute favourite guest blogs from the archive, by mudkri
#Kiss me kiss me kiss me
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Guest blog: Kiss me
Kissing can lead to sex but it doesn’t have to. It’s sex and sexy enough on its own. Kristina expounds in a deeply sexy way on the joys of kissing. Kiss me.mudkri (Girl on the Net)
Chad Michael Murray's son uses a hilarious pickup line
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Video Chad Michael Murray's son uses a hilarious pickup line
If you want a photo with Chad Michael Murray, you'll have to go through his unofficial PR rep -- his son.ABC News
It's not so much that "everyone is making unreadable UIs"...
It's that changing the UI is what commercial OSes do to distract you from lack of features and added anti-features.
They make line go up.
Donald Trump just admitted he was aware of what Epstein was doing at Mar-A-Lago — and his admission was devastating and deeply incriminating.
Trump has SHOCK ADMISSION on Victims on AIR FORCE ONE
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump admitting he was aware what Epstein was doing at Mar-A-Lago — and his admission was devastating and dee...YouTube
'Five Nights at Freddy's,' WWE coming to Universal Studios Halloween - UPI.com
Universal Studios announced WWE and "Five Nights at Freddy's" attractions for their Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, Fla. and Los Angeles on Tuesday.Fred Topel (UPI)
So that guy travel 2,500 miles with an AR15 shot the managing director of the largest private equity real estate trust in America who’s primary job role included raising the income on their rental portfolio, and the government wants us to believe the shooter was actually mad at the NFL?
Okay buddy. Sure sure sure. 👍
US, China Talks End With Agreement on Tariff Truce Extension
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-29/us-china-negotiators-conclude-stockholm-trade-talks-round?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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It’s been a rough decade for Lord of The Rings games
https://www.polygon.com/gaming/617254/lotr-games-lord-of-the-rings-poor-reviews-slump?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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It’s been a rough decade for Lord of The Rings games
LOTR games have been in a rough spot for the past decade, as evidenced by Gollum, Return to Moria, and now Tales of the Shire. But it wasn’t always like this.Claire Lewis (Polygon)
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Time To Save Big: Tick $100 Off the Google Pixel Watch 2
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Time To Save Big: Tick $100 Off the Google Pixel Watch 2
The Pixel Watch 2 is still a great smartwatch that can offer the same lifestyle features as the Pixel 3, but now you can get it at an even lower price thanks to today's 40% discount.George Yang (PCMag)
Sorry Byron York, But Trump Is Still The TACO King
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Sorry Byron York, But Trump Is Still The TACO King
Fox regular Byron York pretends no one is allowed to call Trump TACO anymore because he managed to get a framework of a bad deal with the EU this week.Heather (Crooks and Liars)
Martin Emerson carted off at Browns practice
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Martin Emerson carted off at Browns practice
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson had to be carted off the field after an injury in Tuesday's practice.Josh Alper (NBC Sports)
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Trump administration moves to repeal climate ‘holy grail’
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Kurt Warner will be in the YouTube booth for Chiefs-Chargers Week 1 Friday night game
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Kurt Warner will be in the YouTube booth for Chiefs-Chargers Week 1 Friday night game
Kurt Warner will be in the booth for the second game of the 2025 NFL season.Michael David Smith (NBC Sports)
Meek Mill Tells Fans He’s ‘About to Drop a Heavy Load,’ Calls Out ‘Hip Hop Music Scamming’
https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/meek-mill-fans-drop-heavy-load-hip-hop-music-scamming?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Meek Mill Tells Fans He’s ‘About to Drop a Heavy Load,’ Calls Out ‘Hip Hop Music Scamming’
Meek has fans scratching their heads yet again after a series of social media posts.Mark Elibert (Complex)
Palatine man charged with breaking into Park Ridge vape shop, drug possession
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/29/park-ridge-vape-shop-burglary/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Palatine man charged with breaking into Park Ridge vape shop, drug possession
A Palatine man is charged with burglarizing a Park Ridge vape shop, then sticking around town for hours with the loot – and methamphetamine – before being arrested by local police. John Schmidt, 38…Pioneer Press (Chicago Tribune)
Why MAGA’s ideologues can’t always get what they want
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Column: Why MAGA's ideologues can't always get what they want
Donald Trump is driven by ego, and the dramaturgy of pro wrestling, reality TV and the prosperity gospel. He's going to disappoint anyone who demands coherence.Jonah Goldberg (Los Angeles Times)
La Grange Park expands 31st Street Business District amid resident protest
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La Grange Park expands 31st Street Business District amid resident protest
The La Grange Park Board of Trustees amended boundaries for the 31st Street/Barnsdale Business District, but only after some pushback.Hank Beckman (Chicago Tribune)
Sean Payton: Courtland Sutton is everything you want in a pro
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-payton-courtland-sutton-is-everything-you-want-in-a-pro?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Sean Payton: Courtland Sutton is everything you want in a pro
The Broncos reached an agreement with Courtland Sutton on a contract extension this week, as the receiver is now under contract with the club through 2029.Myles Simmons (NBC Sports)
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