Jets, Commanders players among young, rising stars who abruptly step away from NFL
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Jets, Commanders players among young, rising stars who abruptly step away from NFL
New York Jets running back Zach Evans, 24, and Washington Commanders offensive guard Nate Herbig, 27, each decided to retire from the NFL in recent days.Chantz Martin (Fox News)
Worker Wakes Up on Day Off, Looks at Phone—Can't Believe What Boss Has Done
"I was really flustered when I woke up," the poster told Newsweek.Alice Gibbs (Newsweek)
🇺🇦 A massive locust invasion is threatening sunflower and other crops in #Ukraine's southern regions, largely caused by the war against Russia's invasion that makes it impossible to use traditional pest control methods, officials and producers say.
The Tornado-Ravaged Neighborhoods St. Louis Left Behind
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The Tornado-Ravaged Neighborhoods St. Louis Left Behind
A nightmare combination of historic redlining, disinvestment, government inefficacy, and an act of God has become a double disaster for the city’s most vulnerable residents.The New Republic
The Quickest Route to a Plum Judicial Appointment
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The Quickest Route to a Plum Judicial Appointment
Emil Bove has demonstrated that total sycophancy to the president can be a fantastic career move.Quinta Jurecic (The Atlantic)
3.600 pertsona aurkeztu dira ertzain edo udaltzain izateko lan eskaintza publikoko deialdira, eta 2.800 hautagaiek ez dute proba psikosoziala edota atal teorikoa gainditu. Segurtasun sailburuak defendatu egin du Polizia izateko "exijentzia maila".
Dropbox Is Closing Down Its Password Manager Next Month
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Dropbox Is Closing Down Its Password Manager Next Month
Dropbox Passwords is going to go through a phased close down, and it'll be deleting all of your logins by the end of October.James Peckham (PCMag)
ChatGPT Adds Study Mode Focused on 'Real Learning' Instead of Direct Answers
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ChatGPT Adds Study Mode Focused on 'Real Learning' Instead of Direct Answers
The mode, free for all almost all logged-in users, provides hints and self-reflection prompts to encourage students to get to the solution themselves.Jibin Joseph (PCMag)
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, July 30th
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Shield poorer households from costs of clean energy plans, says Ofgem | Ofgem - EUROPE SAYS
Britain’s clean energy future risks creating “winners and losers” if lower-income households are not shielded from the costs added to energy bills to pay forEUROPE SAYS
Pedro Almódovar Producer Esther García to Receive a 2025 San Sebastian Donostia Award for Career Achievement
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Almodóvar Producer Esther García Wins San Sebastian Donostia Award
Working with Agustín Almódovar, García has produced all of Almodóvar’s films since 1986, as well as third party titles such as Cannes winner 'Sirât.'John Hopewell (Variety)
Hockey mom charged, banned from sports complex after confronting 16-year-old referee over call
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Hockey mom charged, banned from sports complex after confronting 16-year-old referee over call
The 38-year-old was angry over her son being removed from a game after he made a blindside hit on an opposing player.J.D. Prose | jdprose@pennlive.com (pennlive)
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Kilian Jornet torna amb rècord al Vertical Åreskutan: domini absolut a Suècia ultrescatalunya.com/kilian-jor… #trailrunning #córrerpermuntanyaKilian Jornet torna amb rècord al Vertical Åreskutan: domini absolut a Suècia - Ultres Catalunya
Hi ha retorns, i després hi ha retorns a l’estil Kilian Jornet. Aquest dimarts 29 de juliol, el corredor català ha reaparegut en competició amb una d’aquelles actuacions que esborren qualsevol dubte: victòria i rècord al Vertical Åreskutan, a Suècia,…Ultres Catalunya
Delta Air Lines sued over man’s use of lost iPad to record explicit videos
A South Carolina family had forgotten the device on a trip and later found the clips uploaded to their cloud accountRamon Antonio Vargas (The Guardian)
Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here’s what they have in common
Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the country’s far east.The Conversation (Alternet.org)
🇺🇦❗️"Contract 18-24" is being expanded — 2 years of service for 1,000,000 UAH for drone operators in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, border guards and the National Guard, — Defense Minister Shmyhal
The term of service is 2 years, training up to 4.5 months. Payment is 1 million UAH in 3 stages + mortgage at 0% after service.
Those who served under the contract will receive a deferment of 12 months after 25 years.
Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here’s what they have in common
Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the country’s far east.The Conversation (Alternet.org)
Map, List of Cities Hosting 'Rage Against the Regime' Protests on August 2
A national day of action is planned to protest the policies of President Donald Trump's administration.Khaleda Rahman (Newsweek)
France and 14 countries signal willingness to recognize Palestinian State - EUROPE SAYS
France, joined by 14 other countries, issued a joint declaration on Tuesday signaling their readiness to recognize the State of Palestine, urging nations thatEUROPE SAYS
Travel With a Burner Phone to Protect Your Private Data, Especially Going Into the US
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Travel With a Burner Phone to Protect Your Private Data, Especially Going Into the US
A basic, no-frills phone can keep prying eyes out of your personal data.Palash Volvoikar (CNET)
Ghost Flames Life and Death in a Hidden War, Korea 1950-1953 by Charles J. Hanley, 2020
A powerful, character-driven narrative of the Korean War from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who helped uncover some of its longest-held and darkest secrets.
In this vivid, emotionally compelling, and highly original account, Charles J. Hanley tells the story of the Korean War through the eyes of twenty individuals who lived through it.
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Quinze pays, dont la France, appellent le reste du monde à reconnaître la Palestine - EUROPE SAYS
Quinze pays, dont la France, appellent le reste du monde à reconnaître la Palestine - Touteleurope.euEUROPE SAYS
Severo-Kurilsk, #Russia
Drone footage of #tsunami damage
8.8 magnitude Earthquake 😬
That's really big
Largest earthquake since the 2011 quake in #Japan that led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster
Waves were reported in the #USA (Aleutians) and Japan, the waves have now reached the #US West Coast and #Hawaii
As of this post, it's still ongoing, evacuation orders, warnings, and advisories are still up as the waves reach further areas. Updates:
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Japan issues tsunami evacuation orders after magnitude-8.7 earthquake off Russia – live updates
Hazardous waves from strong 8.7 quake are possible on the coast of Russia and some Pacific islands, USGS says, after earthquake struck off KamchatkaNick Visser (The Guardian)
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How Eagles coach’s open-minded tactic helps when players ‘are tired of hearing (him) talk’
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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 (pennlive)
WWE Unreal Has Pissed Off Wrestling Purists. But It’s Exactly What the Sport Needs.
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WWE Unreal Has Pissed Off Wrestling Purists. But It’s Exactly What the Sport Needs.
Netflix's new documentary series lifts the curtain on WWE's twist-turning storylines—and fans believe it violates wrestling's most sacred rule.Eric Francisco (Esquire)
Japan releases guidelines for IT giants regarding smartphone apps
The guidelines prohibit companies like Google and Apple from using data obtained through their operating systems to develop products with competitive advantages.The Japan Times
Republicans Passed the OBBB to Secure Our Borders—Here's What We Do Next
There are three key areas in which we still have a long way to go—but the path is clear.Newsweek
"We had a window to reverse Trump’s mafia state before he packed the courts. With Bove’s confirmation, that window begins to close."
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With Emil Bove's Confirmation, Trump Hones His Criminal Protection Racket - emptywheel
Emil Bove's confirmation to a lifetime appointment on the Third Circuit hones Trump's criminal protection racket in a bunch of ways, both by rewarding those who engage in abuse for him and by punishing those who don't.emptywheel
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Germany's 2026 Budget and the Rise of Strategic Infrastructure and Defense Equity Opportunities -
Germany's 2026 budget marks a seismic shift in fiscal policy, with €520.5 billion in total spending and record borrowing of €174.3 billion. This historicEUROPE SAYS
After 100 Years of Quantum Mechanics, Physicists Still Can’t Agree on Anything
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After 100 Years of Quantum Mechanics, Physicists Still Can’t Agree on Anything
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of modern quantum mechanics, a survey asked 1,101 physicists for their takes on some hot questions in quantum theory.Gayoung Lee (Gizmodo)
Trouble Reading with Liquid Glass in the iOS 26 Beta? Here's How to Make it More Legible
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Trouble Reading with Liquid Glass in the iOS 26 Beta? Here's How to Make it More Legible
Apple has adjusted Liquid Glass in the beta process, but it still might be hard to read for some users.Zachary McAuliffe (CNET)
Now That They’re Free, Venezuelan Men Want the World to Know What They Endured in CECOT
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Venezuelan Men Sent to CECOT on What They Endured and Reuniting With Their Families
Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration say they endured months of physical and mental abuse inside a Salvadoran prison. Though happy to be home, they say the fact that they were released is proof of how senseless their detentions were.ProPublica
Tuberkulose-Ausbruch in Deutschland: Besteht Gefahr für Menschen? - EUROPE SAYS
Zwar besteht die Möglichkeit, dass sich Menschen mit der Tuberkulose infizieren – Grund für Sorge besteht laut dem „MDR“, der sich auf örtliche BehördenEUROPE SAYS
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Unknown parent • • •I would be very sceptic with these videos at the moment (I can't read Japanese) because there's a #fakenews video about stranding #whales in Kamtchatka going viral, which is a real video but from 2023! latestly.com/quickly/social-vi…
I don't know if it's the same. But I see the news about "whales washed ashore in Japan" *only* in tabloid media and only following social media posts on X etc. I would wait if serious media confirm it.
Fact Check: Viral Video of Stranded Beluga Whales in Kamchatka Is from 2023, Not Linked to 2025 Earthquake
Justina Eappan (LatestLY)Ben Royce 🇺🇦
in reply to Petra van Cronenburg • • •okay, maybe i should delete it. i'll give it a little time to see if more sources pop up
i see coverage in a number of outlets specifically referring to these 4 whales who washed up in japan, but you are correct, not established media outlets
if it is disinfo, what would the political agenda be? it's not about troops in ukraine or trump's epstein connections, etc
Petra van Cronenburg
in reply to Ben Royce 🇺🇦 • • •It's about sensation and emotions. Sensation sells as well as sex and crime. And animals are the best for selling emotions.
Tabloids' only agenda is money. 😉
Anyone must compare all these videos etc., makes work, and takes time.
Ben Royce 🇺🇦
in reply to Petra van Cronenburg • • •@NatureMC
"If it bleeds it leads"
Grab eyeballs and emotions
Then tell them more serious lies
Yeah, I get it now
Petra van Cronenburg
in reply to Ben Royce 🇺🇦 • • •I found one Japanese source, www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250…
Translated by machine, they say 'Chiba Tateyama Whales Launched on the Coast of Four Whales “Not Related to Tsunami”
The text: On the 29th night on the coast of Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, four whales were found to be launched. In the past, whales have often drifted along the coast of Chiba Prefecture, and according to experts, it seems that it is not related to earthquakes or tsunamis.
According to Chiba Prefecture, around 8pm
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in reply to Petra van Cronenburg • • •Petra van Cronenburg
in reply to Ben Royce 🇺🇦 • • •It was the only Japanese source I found with a quick check, for more I have no time.
Japanese broadcasting company
Contributors to Wikimedia projects (Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.)Ben Royce 🇺🇦
in reply to Petra van Cronenburg • • •@NatureMC
Okay I'm deleting my post
And thank you!
You saved me from disinfo land
Petra van Cronenburg
in reply to Ben Royce 🇺🇦 • • •Totts
in reply to Petra van Cronenburg • • •Ben Royce 🇺🇦
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