Putin Murders 900,000 Russians!
It's easy to get lost in the number of dead Russians
What could be built with 900 thousand pairs of hands
One worker builds 10 m² of housing per year. 900 thousand people at a time produce 9 million m² - this is 180 thousand cozy apartments of 50 m². 900 thousand people could build 4.5 gasified satellite cities with 100 thousand residents each, with parks and schools
9,000 schools with 1,000 students each
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia
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#publichealth #covid19
5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and research is hobbled by lack of data
Death data in the US is fragmented, incomplete and inconsistent. The consequences of undercounted deaths and lack of real-time tracking continue to be felt with each new public health crisis.The Conversation
Another terrible US deportation story here, but wanted to highlight this:
“She is enjoying some of the home comforts that most of us take for granted," Mr Burke said.
"Relishing just sitting in the garden, having a comfy bed, pillow and warm clothes.”
I feel this is kind of what we should all be doing. Who knows what will happen to us, it might all be gone soon, but for now, so good to appreciate all the wonderful normal things in our lives. #Gratitude
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Welsh tourist in US chained 'like Hannibal Lecter'
Becky Burke's parents say her legs, waist and hands were secured by US immigration officers.Nelli Bird (BBC News)
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A New Form Factor for Drones: Vertical and Coaxial - Core77
Since its invention, the form factor of the airplane has been bird-based; both airplanes and birds remain aloft by having appreciable wingspans. And in broad strokes, the overall form of the airplane hasn't changed much in the past 100 years.Core77
Today we have an amazing live set from Upland AKA Knut Andreas Ruud. Upland has put together a mix that includes unreleased tracks, alternative versions and remixes. If you need a pick me up for the end of the week this is for you!
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Harvard study: Open source has an economic value of 8.8 trillion dollars
Open source software is worth trillions to the economy. However, researchers warn that companies contribute too little to the development of open source tools.Sven Festag (heise online)
#Trump ha firmto un ordine esecutivo per smantellare il #Dipartimento dell'#Istruzione, di fronte a un gruppo di bambini.
Come è caduta in basso l'#America
This morning’s turn the radio on soundbite:
“BP have gone too far too fast with their energy transition towards net zero”
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Attached: 1 image …In 29/35 years after establishing the IPCC – the FAFO years – emissions have gone UP https://ourworldindata.Mastodon
The market for burner phones in the carparks of airports worldwide must be skyrocketing.
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French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searchedRobert Mackey (The Guardian)
‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters planning ‘biggest day of action’
Tesla Takedown protest organizers are calling for 500 demonstrations at all Tesla showrooms on March 29th.Andrew J. Hawkins (The Verge)
But no. This feels very much like the beginning of the end of USA
The Independent.
'‘Traumatic’: British tourist sent home from US in chains after visa error
Rebecca Burke was led on to a plane in chains ‘like Hannibal Lecter’, her father said. Rebecca Burke, a 28-year-old graphic artist from Monmouthshire, endured a 19-day detention in a US facility.'
Who would visit the USA now?
🔐✌️ Victory for Privacy and Security in France 🇫🇷
End-to-end encryption will continue to be available in France, as the assembly overwhelmingly voted against (119 votes against, only 24 in favor) an amendment to legislation fighting drug trafficking which required backdoors in encrypted messengers.
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L’Assemblée nationale vote pour le maintien de la confidentialité des messageries cryptées, lors d’une nuit agitée
Malgré une panne du système de vote, les députés ont repoussé, jeudi, la mesure défendue par le ministre de l’intérieur, Bruno Retailleau, qui aurait permis aux services de renseignement d’accéder aux messageries Signal ou WhatsApp des narcotrafiquan…Le Monde avec AFP (Le Monde)
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Cheap Endoscopic Camera Helps Automate Pressure Advance Calibration
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Cheap Endoscopic Camera Helps Automate Pressure Advance Calibration
The difference between 3D printing and good 3D printing comes down to attention to detail. There are so many settings and so many variables, each of which seems to impact the other to a degree that…Hackaday
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Etats-Unis : un chercheur français refoulé pour avoir exprimé « une opinion personnelle sur la politique menée par l’administration Trump »
Le ministre de la recherche français a dit sa « préoccupation », mercredi, après cette décision des autorités américaines.Le Monde avec AFP (Le Monde)
Remember that “bald head guy” says Europe has no free speech
“Norwegian tourist, 21, is barred from entering the US after ICE guards find meme showing JD Vance with a bald head on his phone”
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Tourist who claimed he was banned entry to US because of a JD Vance meme on his phone was actually denied for a different reason, Homeland reveal
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has since clarified that 'Mads Mikkelsen was not denied entry for any memes or political reasons'.Olivia Allhusen (Daily Mail)
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Swiss woman is denied entry at the US border and detained
«You have no right to be here.» A teacher wanted to celebrate her birthday in New York. Instead, she was jailed in New Jersey before being deported. A lawyer warns that something similar could happen to almost anyone.Nadine A. Brügger (nad) (Neue Zürcher Zeitung)
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Thomas, father of three from Ireland, overstayed 3 days on his ESTA because of being unable to fly due to a health issue. He obtained paperwork from his physician and contacted the Irish and US embassies and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to seek an extension, but it was short notice and he did not hear back.
He was detained for **3 MONTHS*** in inhumane conditions as a punishment before being deported back home.
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Irish tourist jailed by Ice for months after overstaying US visit by three days: ‘Nobody is safe’
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportationSam Levin (The Guardian)
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" «I had to give them access to all my social media accounts and my online banking account,» she says. «Then they disappeared for about an hour with my cellphone.»"
So apparently they are able to steal your money too
@deadsuperhero met his heroes. 🦹🏽♀️🦸♂️
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You Know What, Meet Your Heroes
This is a brief reflection on my recent experience at Fediverse House in Austin, TX.Sean Tilley (deadsuperhero)
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Dear Hungarians, Your problems are DEFINITELY NOT caused by your corrupt political leaders, diverting funds so miserable hospitals stay miserable, and siding with a dictator in his atrocity-ridden invasion next door.
No, all your problems are because of LGBT folks. 🙄
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Hungary Bans LGBT Pride Events
Hungary deepened its repression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people on March 18 as the parliament passed a draconian law that will outlaw Pride and similar events, thereby penalizing public support for LGBT people in the country.Human Rights Watch
V guardian:
Retreating glaciers threaten the food and water supply of 2 billion people around the world, the UN has warned, as current “unprecedented” rates of melting will have unpredictable consequences.
Two-thirds of all irrigated agriculture in the world is likely to be affected in some way
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Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN
Unesco report highlights ‘unprecedented’ glacier loss driven by climate crisis, threatening ecosystems, agriculture and water sourcesFiona Harvey (The Guardian)
Recycle Old Glasses: Give Your Old Frames A New Life
printer recycle blog Are you tired of seeing those old, unused glasses collecting dust in your drawer? Don't throw them away just yet! There are plenty of ways to recycle old glasses and give them a new life. Whether you have prescription glasses, sunglasses, or even reading glasses, recycling them can make a positive impact on the environment and help those in need.
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Recycle Old Glasses: Give Your Old Frames A New Life
printer recycle blog Are you tired of seeing those old, unused glasses collecting dust in your drawer? Don’t throw them away just yet! There are plenty of ways to recycle old glasses and g…ECOBLOG
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Mr. Harris wouldn't have had that problem if he had kept his old B/W TV
#zxspectrum #yoursinclair #8bitproblems #retrogaming
Satan Not Hatin'
Satan Not Hatin' is a campaign challenging bigotry and fascism in musicsatannothatin.ampwall.com
It’s probably not a good sign when your closest ally issues a travel warning against you.
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Britain Issues Travel Warning for US
The change comes amid President Donald Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.Billal Rahman (Newsweek)
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New Music Friday: The best albums out March 21 : All Songs Considered
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/1239865426/new-music-friday-march-21-2025?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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A new-ish gold rush and other indicators : The Indicator from Planet Money
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/1239865425/gold-germany-tariffs-trump-mergers-acquisitions?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Do you have ADHD? That TikTok might not help you decide : Short Wave
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/1239865413/tiktok-therapy-adhd-mental-health-therapists?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Let the AI wars begin!
Cloudflare builds an AI to make life hell for other AIs
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Cloudflare builds an AI to lead AI scraper bots into a horrible maze of junk content
: Slop-making machine will feed unauthorized scrapers what they so richly deserve, hopefully without poisoning the internetSimon Sharwood (The Register)
Mirror, mirror on the wall, is 'Snow White' the dopiest Disney remake of all? : Pop Culture Happy Hour
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/1239865411/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-is-snow-white-the-dopiest-disney-remake-of-all?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Is the FDA cracking down on poppers? And if so, why? : It's Been a Minute
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/1239865419/poppers-the-fda-hiv-aids?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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E as abellas debecen por ela.
#mobilphoto #fotografia #photography #FragasDoEume #naturephotography
New Music Friday: The best albums out March 21
https://www.npr.org/sections/all-songs-considered/2025/03/21/g-s1-54923/new-music-friday-flying-lotus-japanese-breakfast-my-morning-jacket?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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OpenMV has a new Kickstarter so CEO Kwabena Agyeman chatted with us about more powerful (and smaller!) programmable cameras.
Join us here ( embedded.fm/episodes/497 ) on the latest episode of Embedded.
#software #hardware #engineering #embedded #camera #iot #openmv #ml
497: Everyone Likes Tiny
OpenMV has a new Kickstarter so CEO Kwabena Agyeman chatted with us about more powerful (and smaller!) programmable cameras. See OpenMV ’s site for their existing cameras.Elecia White (Embedded)
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Angerhof, München.
#holgersfotos #fensterfreitag #muenchen #munich #foto #fotografie #photo #photography
Trump leitet Auflösung des US-Bildungsministeriums ein
US-Präsident Trump hat ein Dekret zur Auflösung des Bildungsministeriums unterzeichnet. Sorge herrscht vor möglichen Streichungen bei Förderprogrammen. Kommt Trump damit durch? Es gibt Zweifel. Von Linda Staude.
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Trump leitet Auflösung des US-Bildungsministeriums ein
US-Präsident Trump hat ein Dekret zur Zerschlagung des Bildungsministeriums unterzeichnet. Sorge herrscht vor möglichen Streichungen bei Förderprogrammen. Kommt Trump damit durch? Es gibt Zweifel.Linda Staude (tagesschau.de)
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