Nothing’s first Android 16 beta arrives in August for Phone (3)
Nothing has just announced its first Android 16 beta, with Phone (3) users able to test out Nothing OS 4.0...Ben Schoon (9to5Google)
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Huge collection of Final Fantasy and Mana series titles, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals are now ready and waiting down below courtesy of Google Play.Justin Kahn (9to5Toys)
Researchers across country warn of uptick in deadly flu complication affecting young children
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/30/deadly-flu-complication-causes-brain-swelling/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Researchers across country warn of uptick in deadly flu complication affecting young children
A study spearheaded by researchers at Stanford Medicine reports a substantial increase in cases of acute necrotizing encephalopathy, a flu complication that causes severe brain swelling among child…Andrew Zeng (The Mercury News)
Mehfil Nights
In celebration of the Independence month for multiple South Asian countries, this event honors a musical language cherished across the region—Coke Studio.Town Hall Seattle
Cubs' Ian Happ says IL not needed after fouling ball off shin
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45861009/cubs-ian-happ-says-il-not-needed-fouling-ball-shin?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Cubs' Ian Happ says IL not needed after fouling ball off shin - ESPN
Despite fouling a ball off his shin Tuesday against the Brewers, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ said Wednesday it was "nothing serious" and an IL stint wouldn't be needed.ESPN
At least 22 killed in protests against fuel price hikes in Angola, president's office says
https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/30/at-least-22-killed-in-protests-against-fuel-price-hikes-in-angola-presidents-office-says?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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At least 22 killed in protests against fuel price hikes in Angola, president's office says
Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers, but the country does not have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so it imports diesel and gasoline at high prices.Gavin Blackburn (Euronews.com)
Top Senate Republican admits he was ‘offended’ by Trump’s latest attacks
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/07/top-senate-republican-admits-he-was-offended-by-trumps-latest-attacks.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Top Senate Republican admits he was ‘offended’ by Trump’s latest attacks
Grassley said he was “disappointed” in Trump’s post on Tuesday.Lauren Sforza | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
An Amusing Look at the Evolving Physiology of Katydids, Grasshoppers, and Crickets
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An Amusing Look at the Evolving Physiology of Katydids, Grasshoppers, and Crickets
Ze Frank examines the incredible evolving physiology of orthopteran insects, which includes katydids, grasshoppers, and crickets.Lori Dorn (Laughing Squid)
N.J. man sentenced to life in prison for fatal shooting of bystander
https://www.nj.com/mercer/2025/07/nj-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-fatal-shooting-of-bystander.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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N.J. man sentenced to life in prison for fatal shooting of bystander
Blake Pittman, 33, was sentenced in Mercer County Superior Court for the fatal shooting of Pablo Herrera Chun.Rebecca Heath | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp - medics
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Sudan war: Medics say more than dozen children in Darfur camp have died because of food shortages
Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.Wedaeli Chibelushi & Will Ross (BBC News)
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Men Born in the Summer Are More Likely to Be Depressed, Study Finds
https://gizmodo.com/men-born-in-the-summer-are-more-likely-to-be-depressed-study-finds-2000636562?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Men Born in the Summer Are More Likely to Be Depressed, Study Finds
Researchers have found a link between the timing of one's birth and a later risk of depression symptoms, but only in men.Ed Cara (Gizmodo)
Tyrique Stevenson? Someone else? Bears' No. 2 CB job is 'completely up for grabs'
https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/07/30/tyrique-stevenson-someone-else-bears-no-2-cb-job-is-completely-up-for-grabs?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Tyrique Stevenson? Someone else? Bears' No. 2 CB job is 'completely up for grabs'
The second starting cornerback job might be Tyrique Stevenson’s to lose, but it’s not his yet.Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times)
High Noon recalls vodka seltzers with mistakenly filled Celsius energy cans
https://www.axios.com/2025/07/30/high-noon-recall-celsius-energy-drink-vodka?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Economy & Business @economy-business-AxiosNews
« Queen Maev », 1911
by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (German artist, 1874-1951)
Cover illustration for "Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race" by T. W. Rolleston, 1911
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #JosephChristianLeyendecker #CelticLegends #IrishLegends #celticmythology #irishmythology #queenMaev #queenmedb
Virginia councilman set on fire in personal attack at his office: Police
The suspect is in custody.Emily Shapiro (ABC News)
Federal Reserve holds key interest rate steady as it monitors Trump's tariff policy
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rate-decision-july-2025-what-to-know-rcna222028?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Two Trump appointees vote to cut rates as Fed holds steady
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its key interest rate unchanged, a widely expected move that comes despite enormous pressure from the Trump administration to lower it.Rob Wile (NBC News)
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A game about shrinking down and fixing machines.
"Whether you're a fan of retro games, electronic music, or Look Mum No Computer's inventive DIY spirit, this game offers something you’ll love."
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“OMG, modular synthesizers and video games? Sign. Me. Up”: Look Mum No Computer just made their own computer game
The much-loved DIY vintage gear repair video powerhouse just released their own synth-inspired shoot-em-upDaniel Griffiths (MusicRadar)
Test renderings from an algorithm I wrote to generate mosaics. It came from being unhappy seeing image mosaics that are just pixelations - real roman mosaics used the Opus Vermiculatum style en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opus_ver… , tiling along edges. Roughly, this calculates the best candidate edge points using the Sobel operator, places pairs of light/dark tiles there (slow), then grows remaining tiles from those (fast) using the underlying image colour from the square centres, while trying not to overlap entirely. #creativecoding #generative
Original images from Wikimedia Commons.
Layoffs Strike Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/warners-bros-motion-picture-group-layoffs-1236333913/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Undergoes Layoffs
Studio heads Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy announced the shift in direction in a memo to staff.Pamela McClintock (The Hollywood Reporter)
Yoohoo, Dems: don't forget the de minimis exemption, while you're up
Scoop: Senate Dems launching last-ditch bid to block Trump tariffs
Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion | TechCrunch
The cybersecurity giant is getting into identity security with its acquisition of CyberArk, which is one of the biggest cybersecurity deals of the year so far.Rebecca Szkutak (TechCrunch)
'Defectors': Trump officials worry Epstein scandal will tank crowd sizes
President Donald Trump has long had an obsession with crowd sizes, angrily accusing media outlets of pushing "fake news" when they reported that former President Barack Obama's January 20, 2009 inauguration drew a much larger crowd than Trump's on Ja…Alex Henderson (Alternet.org)
This Trump policy 'imperils' the 'most vulnerable' residents of state that voted for him
In the United States' 2024 presidential election, Missouri showed itself to be even more of a red state than Texas. Donald Trump defeated Democratic nominee Kamala Harris by 14 points in Texas, but he carried Missouri by 18 percentage points.Alex Henderson (Alternet.org)
Amazon Ring Cashes in on Techno-Authoritarianism and Mass Surveillance | EFF
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Amazon Ring Cashes in on Techno-Authoritarianism and Mass Surveillance
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is back at the helm of the surveillance doorbell company, and with him is the surveillance-first-privacy-last approach that made Ring one of the most maligned tech devices.Electronic Frontier Foundation
Skechers releases kid shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment
https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/skechers-releases-kid-shoes-with-a-hidden-airtag-compartment-181041440.html?src=rss&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Skechers releases kid shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment
Skechers has launched a new line of shoes for children with a hidden AirTag compartment.Andre Revilla (Engadget)
Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi triumphs in 800m freestyle at championships
https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/30/tunisias-ahmed-jaouadi-triumphs-in-800m-freestyle-at-championships/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi triumphs in 800m freestyle at championships | Africanews
Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi clinched his first significant title by winning the 800m freestyle at the world swimming championships on Wednesday, executing a perfectly timed strategy.Africanews
WATCH LIVE: Powell speaks after Fed committee makes decision on interest rates as Trump demands cut
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-powell-speaks-after-fed-committee-makes-decision-on-interest-rates-as-trump-demands-cut?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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WATCH LIVE: Powell speaks after Fed committee makes decision on interest rates as Trump demands cut
The division could be a preview of what might happen if President Donald Trump appoints a replacement who pushes for the much lower interest rates the White House desires.PBS News
Texas Republicans push new congressional map creating more GOP seats
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/texas-republicans-push-new-congressional-map-creating-more-gop-seats?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Texas Republicans push new congressional map creating more GOP seats
Texas Republicans have proposed a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts as they brace for a challenging midterm election in 2026.PBS News
Horror Game The Medium Being Adapted Into A Movie From Until Dawn Writer
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/horror-game-the-medium-being-adapted-into-a-movie-from-until-dawn-writer/1100-6533564/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Horror Game The Medium Being Adapted Into A Movie From Until Dawn Writer
Yet another video game movie has been announced.Eddie Makuch (GameSpot)
Northwestern University employee sues after protesting cuts to LGBTQ resources
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/30/northwestern-university-employee-sues-lgbtq-cuts/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Former Northwestern University staffer sues alleging he was fired for protesting cuts to LGBTQ resources
A former Northwestern University staffer alleges he was fired because he publicly opposed new restrictions on resources for LGBTQ students.Kate Armanini (Chicago Tribune)
Markus "derMalü"
in reply to Stefan Bohacek • • •I think so too! Absolutely recommended. There's a lot to discover! I'm a big fan of #LookMumNoComputer and my first computer was a #c64 . Big intersection for me!
If anyone just want to take a first look, you can play the free demo via steam first!
#RetroGaming #Synthesizer #lmnc
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