Only 0.5% of 90,000 oil slicks reported over five-year period, analysis finds.
Pollution incidents reported between 2014 and 2019 were compared against scientific study that used satellite imagery to count slicks. #ClimateChange
Memorial services announced for Bay Area couple and teen son killed in Texas flood
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Memorial services announced for Bay Area couple and teen son killed in Texas flood
Events are planned in Marin and Texas to celebrate the lives of Mark, Sara and Johnny Walker.pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
I finally found an excellent image editor for my android, one that has no AI and respects privacy! And guess what, it's open source. It's called "Image Toolbox" and it's customizable according to which tools you use the most and has an instant "remove metadata" button.
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Bears morning report: Ben Johnson calls Ryne Sandberg 'a big part of my childhood'
https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/07/29/bears-morning-report-ben-johnson-ryne-sandberg-died-hall-fame-second-baseman-coach-nfl?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Bears morning report: Ben Johnson calls Ryne Sandberg 'a big part of my childhood'
The Cubs' Hall of Fame second baseman died Monday night.Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times)
‘The Gilded Age’ Renewed for Fourth Season at HBO
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‘Gilded Age’ Renewed for Season 4 on HBO
The drama from Julian Fellowes has seen its audience grow during its current run.Rick Porter (The Hollywood Reporter)
79-year-old Monterey County man arrested in death of his wife
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79-year-old Monterey County man arrested in death of his wife
Donel Geisen also suffered multiple life-threatening stab wounds, although the Sheriff’s Office later said they were self-inflicted.pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
Petition: UK Police Must Stop Arresting People for Free Speech Online onegreenplanet.org/human-inter…
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Petition: UK Police Must Stop Arresting People for Free Speech Online - One Green Planet
UK police are arresting people daily for online posts—many completely harmless. Free speech is under real threat in Britain.Nicholas Vincent (One Green Planet)
Body discovered within Santa Cruz County lake believed to be missing teen
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Body discovered within Santa Cruz County lake believed to be missing teen
Local investigators believe they have found the body of an at-risk Watsonville teen that had been missing since last week.pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
Scottie Scheffler Doesn't Have a Grand Slam (Yet?) but Joined an Elite Club - Raw Chili
The men’s major championship season is complete, with a good bit of chatter throughout being the quest for the career Grand Slam.RAWCHILI (Raw Chili)
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Russian missile strike on Kamianske kills three, damages hospitals, nearly 50 homes
A nighttime Russian missile strike on the city of Kamianske in the Dnipropetrovsk region damaged a maternity and therapeutic ward.Ukrinform
Trump vs. the Fed: Should interest rates drop?
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Trump vs. the Fed: Should interest rates drop?
In June, the Fed Funds rate ran at 4.3% – above the 3.2% median since 1985.Jonathan Lansner (The Mercury News)
California police struck mentally ill man with fists before he died at hospital, videos show
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/29/riverside-police-struck-mentally-ill-man-with-fists-before-he-died-at-hospital-videos-show/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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California police struck mentally ill man with fists before he died at hospital, videos show
Police chief says the 45-minute compilation shows officers showed ‘patience.’ The dead man’s mother wants the officers to be fired.pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
Las Vegas man who killed 4 in Manhattan was a high school football player in Southern California
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/29/las-vegas-man-who-killed-4-in-manhattan-was-a-high-school-football-player-in-southern-california/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Las Vegas man who killed 4 in Manhattan was a high school football player in Southern California
The gunman, who took his own life, was identified as Shane Tamura, 27.pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
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Iñaki Williams, primer capitán negro del Athletic: "Ahora que parece que está de moda la ultraderecha, seguiremos callando bocas"
"Somos de familia muy humilde y representamos a mucha gente que viene desde fuera para ganarse el pan", se ha reivindicado el jugadorRubén Pereda (ElDiario.es)
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‘Worst-case scenario of famine’ is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts say
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‘Worst-case scenario of famine’ is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts say
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…Cara Anna (Chicago Tribune)
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Sybiha, Philippine foreign minister agree to enhance bilateral dialogue
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro have agreed to enhance bilateral political dialogue and coordinated future diplomatic contacts. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Lands No. 1 Spot at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Saiyaara’ Climbs the Chart
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‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Debuts Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office
Disney’s 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' claimed the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office with a strong debut of $10.8 million.Naman Ramachandran (Variety)
The Netherlands to impose travel ban against Israeli ministers and summon ambassador over Gaza
The ban targets two far-right Israeli ministers in support of the Israeli settlers' movement, the continuation of the war, and the "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians.
Crusader Toilets — Toilets of the World
See these toilets built by the Knights Hospitalier, also known as the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, in the Castle of Saint Peter in Bodrum, Turkey. All this and more on the Toilets of the World.Toilets of the World
Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession Will March Through the Streets of Birmingham
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Ozzy Osbourne Public Funeral Procession Scheduled in Birmingham
Ozzy Osbourne will be honored with a massive funeral procession through the streets of his hometown in Birmingham, England on Wednesday, July 30.Jon Blistein (Rolling Stone)
Rutgers set to make Keli Zinn its highest-paid athletic director ever
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Rutgers set to make Keli Zinn its highest-paid athletic director ever
Rutgers is set to make Keli Zinn its highest-paid athletic director ever.Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
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Video: Funerals held for victims of DRC Catholic church attack
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Video: Funerals held for victims of DRC Catholic church attack
Families in the Democratic Republic of Congo have held funerals for 38 people killed in an attack.Al Jazeera
Blue Jays Could Acquire Guardians Two-Time All-Star After Emmanuel Clase News
Are the Toronto Blue Jays going to trade for this star outfielder from the Cleveland Guardians? Here's the latest from a top baseball insider.Jackson Roberts (Newsweek)
'Last king of Scotland': Analyst warns Trump risks 'long-term damage' after latest trip
President Donald Trump's meeting with the British Prime Minister, hogging the stage and rambling about whatever came into his head as he posed as the "last king of Scotland," is representative of the crossroads his presidency finds itself at, Stephen…Matthew Chapman (Raw Story)
Predictably, News Outlets Used Mass Shooting To Give Trump the Break From Epstein Coverage He Craved - PolitiZoom
Yesterday Donald Trump had the best evening he's had in a long time. Better still from his viewpoint he knew he could kick back and enjoy it because U.S. news outlets are soooooo predictable. ThatDenis Elliott (PolitiZoom)
GOP Senator Calls for ‘Idiot Control’ Over More Gun Laws After NYC Shooting, But Admits ‘ ...
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) called for "more idiot control" over new gun laws following a New York City shooting that left four dead, including an NYPD officer.Zachary Leeman (Mediaite)
Valkyries vs. Dream prediction, pick for Tuesday 7/29/25 - Raw Chili
Charlie Cummings breaks down his pick and prediction for Tuesday’s game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream.RAWCHILI (Raw Chili)
"One of the most important parts of the Tour: The drinking raids."
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Tour De France cyclists used to just roll into the local cafes, bully everyone out of the way, pillage them for food and booze and then take off again.
Tour de France - Drinking Raids - When the riders used to stop at cafes and take what they wanted.
Here's one of the most important moments of the tour: drinking raids.They enter a cafe, shoving everyone aside.It isn't quite looting, but they demand and ta...YouTube
Absolutely - here's an attempt by the GCN crew to replicate the experience of one 2013 stage: youtube.com/watch?v=3sK0bsQ7A7…
(467km, with a 3:16pm start, overnight, on _terrible_ bikes, god.)
Can We Survive A Stage Of The 1903 Tour De France?
Just how hard was the first ever Tour de France? The 1903 edition of the race started with a 467km stage between Paris and Lyon, a real test of endurance. Ha...YouTube
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Zelensky shows aftermath of Russian strikes that killed 22 in one day
Russian forces killed 22 people and injured dozens more across Ukraine over the past day. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
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in reply to Sally Strange • • •thank youuuu.
How often do u use it? Thinking of downloading it on my tablet too. @niavy
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Unknown parent • • •I used aurora store. 😉
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It is an alternative.
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Nice.
What kind of memes did you do with it?
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Trying to draw on it. Somehow, I just can't.
Gonna see if there are tutos for it.
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