The “worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip,” the leading international authority on food crises said in a new alert Tuesday, predicting “widespread death” without immediate action.
The alert, still short of a formal famine declaration, follows an outcry over images of emaciated children in Gaza and reports of dozens of hunger-related deaths after nearly 22 months of war.
'Idiot': Megyn Kelly slams Trump’s handling of Epstein case
President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case is fueling some heated debates on the far right.Alex Henderson (Alternet.org)
'Absolutely furious': Ex-FBI agent forced out by Trump loyalists slams bureau’s 'decay'
During his first presidency, Donald Trump angrily clashed with some of his own appointees to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) — including two U.S. attorneys general: Jeff Sessions and Bill Barr. And he ended up hating Christopher A.Alex Henderson (Alternet.org)
AI and fake images, dangerous tools and technology to manipulate opinion.
The fake Auschwitz images distorting Holocaust history
Several AI-generated images allegedly depicting historical events or imagery from Auschwitz during the Nazi era have been circulating on social networks. While many users can identify them as fake, experts warn that such images deceive some viewers, show disrespect towards the real victims and distort the historical memory of the Holocaust.
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Russia Says Nazism Making Comeback in West: newsweek.com/russia-says-nazis…
Remember:
a) With the far right, it's ALWAYS projection
b) A big part of the reason the far right are everywhere in the west right now IS BECAUSE OF VLADIMIR PUTIN SUPPORTING THEM
Putin Ally Says Trump 'Open to Dialogue' with Russia, But Warns Nazism Returning to West
Sergey Lavrov claimed "the vaccine against Nazism has begun to wear out" in the West.Jenna Sundel (Newsweek)
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The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Tuesday that hospitals received the bodies of 113 martyrs, including one retrieved from under the rubble, and 637 injuries in 24 hours.
Many victims remain trapped beneath debris and along roads.
Since October 7, 2023, as of July 29, 2025, the death toll of the Israeli genocide in Gaza has surged to 60,034 Palestinians killed and 145,870 injured.
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‘Israel’ kills 14 women, 12 kids in one go, wipes out 3 families: Gaza
Israeli strikes massacre women and children across Gaza, wiping entire families from the civil registry as hospitals fill with the dismembered and displaced.Al Mayadeen English (‘Israel’ kills 14 women, 12 kids in one go, wipes out 3 families: Gaza)
Jon Stewart Roasts Trump’s Surprising Reason for Ending Epstein Friendship: ‘You Knew Him as E ...
The Daily Show's Jon Stewart roasted Donald Trump after the surprising reason for Trump's falling out with sex predator Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.Zachary Leeman (Mediaite)
Gunman Who Killed 4 At Manhattan Office Building Was Targeting NFL Headquarters, Mayor Says
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator.AP (HuffPost)
Salon presents "Standing Room Only with Amanda Marcotte," a politics and culture show and podcast
Watch and listen to episodes giving bold insights and honest analysis of news, politics and culture.Erin Keane (Salon.com)
Novo Nordisk appoints new CEO Maziar Doustdar - UPI.com
Novo Nordisk announced that Mike Doustdar has been appointed as the new CEO on Tuesday.UPI
Ambience Healthcare, which uses AI to automate administrative tasks for medical professionals, raised $243M led by a16z and Oak HC/FT at a $1B+ valuation (Brunella Tipismana Urbano/Bloomberg)
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Ambience Healthcare, which uses AI to automate administrative tasks for medical professionals, raised $243M led by a16z and Oak HC/FT at a $1B+ valuation
By Brunella Tipismana Urbano / Bloomberg. View the full context on Techmeme.Techmeme
Ciara granted Beninese citizenship under new slave descendant law
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Ciara granted Beninese citizenship under new slave descendant law | Africanews
A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from slaves. American singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to take up the offer.Africanews
US and China hold new trade talks in Sweden, hoping to strike tariff deal
https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/29/us-and-china-hold-new-trade-talks-in-sweden-hoping-to-strike-tariff-deal/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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US and China hold new trade talks in Sweden, hoping to strike tariff deal | Africanews
The two countries hope to extend the 90-day pause on triple-digit tariffs negotiated in Geneva in May.Africanews
'Absolutely furious': Ex-FBI agent forced out by Trump loyalists slams bureau’s 'decay'
During his first presidency, Donald Trump angrily clashed with some of his own appointees to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) — including two U.S. attorneys general: Jeff Sessions and Bill Barr. And he ended up hating Christopher A.Alex Henderson (Alternet.org)
I Saved Hundreds of Dollars by Using Klarna's AI Shopping Assistant. Here's How to Use It
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-saved-hundreds-of-dollars-by-using-klarnas-ai-shopping-assistant-heres-how-to-use-it/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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I Saved Hundreds of Dollars by Using Klarna's AI Shopping Assistant. Here's How to Use It
Want to engage in some (almost) guilt-free online shopping? Here's a technique that could score you some savings.Amanda Smith (CNET)
Millions Told To Avoid Drive-Thru Lanes
Poor air quality is set to hit millions across two states on Tuesday, with the health of vulnerable groups potentially at risk.Chloe Mayer (Newsweek)
Els xips de TSMC fabricats als EUA costaran d'un 5% a un 20% més que els fets a Taiwan.
/via @mwlespanol
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AMD justifica el mayor precio de los chips TSMC producidos en EEUU - Mobile World Live
Lisa Su, consejera delegada de AMD, ha anunciado que el coste de los chips producidos por Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Read more...Albert Cuesta (Mobile World Live)
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A recent Gallup poll reveals that approximately 60% of US adults now disapprove of "Israel's" military actions in Gaza, marking a significant increase from the 45% disapproval rate recorded just a month after Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023.
The poll also shows that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received his lowest favorability rating in the US since Gallup first began including him in their surveys in 1997.
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Majority of Americans oppose Israeli actions in Gaza: Gallup poll
With the US disapproval of "Israel's" Gaza war growing, Netanyahu’s favorability hits a record low.Al Mayadeen English (Majority of Americans oppose Israeli actions in Gaza: Gallup poll)
‘Untamed’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #News #Netflix #Untamed
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'Untamed' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix has renewed "Untamed" for Season 2, Variety has learned exclusively.Joe Otterson (Variety)
Portland has more local reporters than national average
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At least 51 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes since dawn Tuesday, with the majority of casualties reported in the vicinity of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Once again, Israeli forces opened fire on crowds of starving civilians gathered at aid distribution points, leaving several dead and wounded. Medical sources said 11 people were shot while attempting to access humanitarian aid.
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Horrific Massacres in Nuseirat: Israel Bombs Homes, Targets Aid Seekers in Gaza - Palestine Chronicle
Over 50 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday, many while trying to access food amid relentless airstrikes and shelling across the Strip.admin (Palestine Chronicle)
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Mango and Hemp Seed Smoothie [Vegan] onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recip…
#green #environment #VSN
Mango and Hemp Seed Smoothie [Vegan] - One Green Planet
Indulge in this refreshing vegan Mango and Hemp Seed Smoothie, packed with nutrients and perfect for a sunny day!"One Green Planet
Xi urges all-out efforts to safeguard people's lives amid floods
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to ensure the safety of people's lives and property in the fight against floods and geological disasters caused by heavy rainfalls that are currently affecting some parts of China.en.qstheory.cn
Belarusian KGB agent detained in Volyn for spying on Ukrainian military.
Counterintelligence of the Security Service of #Ukraine (SBU) has uncovered an attempt by Belarusian intelligence services to obtain reconnaissance data on the defense of Ukraine’s northern border.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/29…
Lukashenko's spy caught mapping defenses in Ukraine's border region near Poland - Euromaidan Press
With a phone and a Google Map, a Volyn local fed military intel to Belarusian handlers.Olena Mukhina (Euromaidan Press)
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in reply to Charlie Stross • • •Ike
in reply to Charlie Stross • • •well, Russia isnt wrong. The Kremlin is probably trying to undermine Donald. After enabling him. With Nazism.
I suspect they aren't at all happy with Donald not aiding more directly wrt sanctions and Ukraine.
Charlie Stross
in reply to Ike • • •yunchtime
in reply to Charlie Stross • • •@ike
I hope their displeasure rises to the point of releasing the piss tapes.
T Y Beaulieu
in reply to Charlie Stross • • •It's exhausting
Nacho
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in reply to Charlie Stross • • •Martin Seeger
in reply to Charlie Stross • • •Oblomov
in reply to Charlie Stross • • •Wulfy
in reply to Charlie Stross • • •russia claiming west is falling to fascism is like US claiming Saddam had chemical weapons...US had the receipts for the invoices. They sold it to him.
putin is funding right wing parties in Europe
Garrett Wollman
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