Xi receives credentials of new ambassadors to China
Chinese President Xi Jinping received the credentials of 16 new ambassadors to China in Beijing on Friday.en.qstheory.cn
Thinking about persistence? How about these Japanese soldiers who hid in the jungles and kept fighting World War II for 29 years after the end of the war (up until the last one surrendered in 1974). #persistence
Babe Star James Cromwell Went Vegan on Set After Seeing Animals on the Lunch Table onegreenplanet.org/news/babe-sโฆ
#green #environment #VSN
Babe Star James Cromwell Went Vegan on Set After Seeing Animals on the Lunch Table - One Green Planet
James Cromwell went vegan after filming Babeโwhen he saw the animals heโd acted with being served for lunch.Nicholas Vincent (One Green Planet)
Birding, the new, old pastime
https://www.salon.com/2025/07/29/birding-is-punk/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Birding, the new, old pastime
Bird-watching is now a wide-spread pastime for young people who appreciate the hobby's "quasi-pagan" rootsLucy Levinson (Salon.com)
Gunman who killed 4 people at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/gunman-who-killed-4-people-at-manhattan-office-building-was-targeting-nfl-headquarters-mayor-says?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Gunman who killed 4 people at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says
A rambling note found on the alleged shooter's body suggested he had a grievance against the NFL over an unsubstantiated claim that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.PBS News
Federal judge blocks Arkansas' restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers | Arkansas Advocate
U.S. District Judge Brian Miller agreed with the plaintiffs that Act 624 โappears to overtly discriminate against" certain business models.Tess Vrbin (Arkansas Advocate)
In Salsk, Rostov region, Ukrainian long-range drones hit a train with fuel tanks. - EUROPE SAYS
In Salsk, Rostov region, Ukrainian long-range drones hit a train with fuel tanks. by Volter318EUROPE SAYS
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Letters to the Editor: A poem read at Bidenโs inauguration rings truer than ever now
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2025-07-29/a-poem-read-at-bidens-inauguration-rings-truer-than-ever-now?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Letters to the Editor: A poem read at Bidenโs inauguration rings truer than ever now
'Focus on [Amanda] Gormanโs lines: โBeing American is more than a pride we inherit, itโs the past we step into and how we repair it,"' writes an L.A. Times reader.Los Angeles Times
Africa's Green Colonialism | ARTE.tv Documentary
With the aim of protecting Africaโs endangered animals, large areas of Kenya, Rwanda, and other countries are given over to NGOs to manage. This leads to loc...YouTube
in case you need to see a very silly cat today.
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Gameday Thread 7/29/25 Pirates (Falter) @ Giants (Verlander) 6:45 PM - Raw Chili
First Pitch: 6:45 PM at Oracle ParkAuthor (Raw Chili)
CSIRO releases final 2024-25 GenCost report following consultation
The latest report updates cost estimates for new electricity generation technologies, recognising that cost is just one of several key factors driving decisions and a mix of technologies is required to meet Australia's electricity needs.CSIRO
Backpack and Snorkel Travel Guide for a Self-Guided Tour of Doha - Qatar Purple Travel Guide
Today, we will explore some of the highlights of Doha in Qatar: the Museum of Islamic Art, the Corniche, and Souq Waqif. We provide detailed information and the best things to see and we show lots of photos so you know what you can expect.Backpack and Snorkel
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I'm pretty sure governments do this as well. The highest-paid consultants seem to be more in the "decision laundering" business than the consulting business.
Hints from Heloise: The best way to dust lampshades, the proper way to dispose of medicine and more ...
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2025/07/hints-from-heloise-the-best-way-to-dust-lampshades-the-proper-way-to-dispose-of-medicine-and-more.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Hints from Heloise: The best way to dust lampshades, the proper way to dispose of medicine and more ...
Recently you suggested using a small paint brush to dust lampshades. ...Heloise (nj)
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Wes Streeting orders review into LGBTQ+ health inequality in the NHS
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/29/wes-streeting-puberty-blockers-review-lgbtq-health-inequality/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Wes Streeting orders review into LGBTQ+ health inequality in the NHS
Health secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a six-month review into LGBTQ+ health inequalities in the NHS.Amelia Hansford (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)
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โโฆnot because Aboriginal people in custody are more likely to die than others in custody but because the Aboriginal population is grossly over-represented in custody."
Looking at the 99 deaths, they found that "in every case their Aboriginality played a significant and, in most cases, dominant role in their being in custody and dying in custody". โ
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โLegislation plays a role in driving up incarceration rates today, including restrictive bail laws and moves to lower the age of criminal responsibility, particularly in jurisdictions taking a "tough-on-crime" approach.โ
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ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Tahnee Jash (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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The Groundbreaking First 100% Effective HIV Prevention Drug is Approved and Going Global - EUROPE SAYS
https://gridcolour.com/the-groundbreaking-first-100-effective-hiv-prevention-drug-is-approved-and-going-global/EUROPE SAYS
Trans Kids Deserve Better stage โdie-inโ outside Supreme Court: โOur dignity is deadโ
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/29/trans-youth-supreme-court-die-in-protest/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trans Kids Deserve Better stage โdie-inโ outside Supreme Court: โOur dignity is deadโ
Trans youth with Trans Kids Deserve Better staged a 'die-in' protest outside the UK Supreme Court this weekend.Amelia Hansford (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 drops to a record-low price
https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m4-drops-to-a-record-low-price-130007054.html?src=rss&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 drops to a record-low price
Grab the 14-inch model for $1,299.Sarah Fielding (Engadget)
Lucinda Williams opening new country bar in old Brownies/Hi-Fi space in NYC
The East Village space that once housed Brownies, Hi-Fi, Coney Island Baby, Lola, and East Berlin is reopening with a new name and identity.Amanda Hatfield (BrooklynVegan)
The Smileโs Tom Skinner announces new album & US tour dates, shares โKaleidoscopic Visionsโ
Tom Skinner of The Smile and Sons of Kemet has announced his second solo album, Kaleidoscopic Visions, which will be out September 26 via Brownswood Recordings and International Anthem.Bill Pearis (BrooklynVegan)
โEternityโ Trailer: Elizabeth Olsen Has to Decide Between Miles Teller and Callum Turner in the Afterlife
https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/eternity-trailer-elizabeth-olsen-1235141452/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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'Eternity' Trailer: Elizabeth Olsen in Afterlife Love Triangle
Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner star in 'Eternity.'Samantha Bergeson (IndieWire)
Israรซlische minister roept Nederlandse ambassadeur op het matje om sancties | Spanningen Midden-Oosten | NU.nl
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Nou succes daarmee, en met:
"De regering lijkt te zijn vergeten hoe deze oorlog is begonnen", als statement van de Israรซlische ambassade op X.
Er zijn grenzen aan wraak, maar dat schijnt Israรซl vergeten te hebben of te willen vergeten.
Listening to the ocean, sailing by the stars: how seaside tourism can go green โ and still thrive
https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/07/29/listening-to-the-ocean-sailing-by-the-stars-how-seaside-tourism-can-go-green-and-still-thr?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Listening to the ocean, sailing by the stars: how seaside tourism can go green โ and still thrive
In the Atlanticโs remote islands, a new EU project is helping reinvent marine tourism. Researcher Dr. Yen Lam Gonzรกlez explains how electric boats, hydrophones, and star-guided sailing are paving the way for a greener future of the EU blue economyโs โฆDenis Loctier (Euronews.com)
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We're wiring up a Google Photos importer for our zeitkapsl desktop client. Problem is... we haven't touched Google Photos in years โ so our test data is basically "hello world.jpg".
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Joe Rogan Draws 'Line in the Sand' Against Donald Trump Over Epstein - EUROPE SAYS
https://www.newsweek.com/joe-rogan-podcast-jeffrey-epstein-donald-trump-2105510EUROPE SAYS
Trump Gets โEffedโ By Beyoncรฉ in Brutal Late-Night Epstein Parody
President Donald Trump got a searing clap-back from pop superstar Beyonce in a brutal Epstein-themed parody of the Queen Bey's "Irreplaceable."Tommy Christopher (Mediaite)
๐ช๐บ๐ค๏ธ EU to upgrade railways and bridges to move troops quickly in case of war with Russia, - FT
Today's European infrastructure is not prepared for the rapid movement of tanks and troops - bridges may not withstand their weight, and equipment may get stuck at the borders due to paperwork.
The EU plans to invest โฌ17 billion in upgrading 500 facilities along four strategic military corridors. This is preparation for armed conflict with Russia and response to reduction of US presence in Europe.
80% of high schoolers in Japan show interest in wages and labor systems
Civics classes were cited as good opportunities for high school students to learn about social security systems.The Japan Times
'The Naked Gun' Early Reactions Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided
Early reactions to 'The Naked Gun' are all saying the same thing.Michileen Martin (Newsweek)
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in reply to AI6YR Ben • • •and then there was this guy who was the last holdout by a few months but was an Amis aboriginie from Taiwan which complicated matters a bit.
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I'm not sure how long I'd wait around carrying out orders after losing contact with the rest of the force but I don't think it would be 20+ years ๐ฌ
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in reply to AI6YR Ben • • •man, the conditions of the Japanese army were horrendous. So much abuse. Sometimes I wonder whether the last holdouts were just doing their best to avoid going back to that world. Have you ever read Shigeru Mizuki's Showa Era comics? (You can get the series pretty cheap secondhand on eBay.) He served during WWII in Papa New Guinea, and it's one of the few critical narratives from a Japanese perspective that recognizes war crimes like Nanking.
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Japanese manga series
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