There's magic at work in this new batch of books
https://www.npr.org/2025/07/29/nx-s1-5448702/new-books-summer-reading?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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The Road to the Isles — Trek Across Scotland's High Moors to Glen Nevis
Trek across the high Scottish moors of Lochaber from Corrour Station to Glen Nevis. 14 miles to Glen Nevis, then we continue on to Fort WilliamBob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
Cerebral psychological horror s.p.l.i.t from the dev of Buckshot Roulette is out now gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/cere…
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Cerebral psychological horror s.p.l.i.t from the dev of Buckshot Roulette is out now
Costing less than £3, here's your chance at some cheap thrills with the release of s.p.l.i.t from Buckshot Roulette developer Mike Klubnika.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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Can Artificial Intelligence Learn the Nuances of Human Humor?
As people turn to A.I. for therapy and companionship, some say the models still leave something to be desiredSmithsonian Magazine
Humoring the Gelotologists
Science's best current explanations for why humans react so strangely to 'humorous' words and situations.Alan Bellows (Damn Interesting)
Edward Scicluna Returns As Central Bank Governor Despite Ongoing Criminal Case - EUROPE SAYS
Edward Scicluna has officially returned as Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, a year after stepping aside due to criminal charges related to the VitalsEUROPE SAYS
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Google Workspace working to counter cookie theft with passkeys, more
Google wants to combat cookie theft for Workspace users. Google says “attackers are intensifying their phishing and credential theft...Abner Li (9to5Google)
The Ticketing Industry Is Broken: States, Not Congress, Must Act Now (Guest Post)
https://variety.com/2025/music/opinion/ticketing-industry-broken-states-not-congress-must-act-1236472477/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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The Ticketing Industry Is Broken: States, Not Congress, Must Act Now
Rachel Landy of the Cardozo School of Law makes a case for why states legislatures, not Congress, are best positioned to fix the ticketing market.Rachel Landy (Variety)
My Chemical Romance Just Debuted a New Song Live—Written Before Their 2013 Split
For the first time live, My Chemical Romance just played “War Beneath the Rain," a song they wrote before breaking up in 2013.Stephen Andrew Galiher (VICE)
On this day in 1962, Oswald Mosley and his British Union of Fascists got the Manchester welcome they so richly deserved.
#0161, #neverletthemhavethestreets, #antifa, #blackshirts, #antifascist, #oswaldmosley, #antifascism, #britishunionoffascists
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Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Looks Absolutely Stunning
https://gizmodo.com/guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein-looks-absolutely-stunning-2000635782?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Looks Absolutely Stunning
New images from the film reveal Mia Goth, the monster, Oscar Isaac, Christoph Waltz, and so much more.Germain Lussier (Gizmodo)
🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Five people were killed and three others injured on July 29 when Russian forces launched a rocket attack on civilians gathered to receive humanitarian aid in Kharkiv Oblast, according to the State Emergency Service of #Ukraine
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Russian attack kills 5 as civilians gather for humanitarian aid in Kharkiv Oblast
"People gathered together to receive humanitarian aid – at that moment, Russian terrorists struck with multiple rocket launchers," the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
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The world’s most popular flight tracker. Track planes in real-time on our flight tracker map and get up-to-date flight status & airport information.Flightradar24
Petition: Stop Steer Tailing and Prevent Animal Abuse in Illinois onegreenplanet.org/animals/pet…
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Petition: Stop Steer Tailing and Prevent Animal Abuse in Illinois - One Green Planet
Steer tailing is a cruel and illegal practice that leaves animals injured without care. Demand better enforcement of animal cruelty laws today.Nicholas Vincent (One Green Planet)
Google starts rolling out AI Weather Reports on Pixel 8, Pixel 8a with Gemini Nano update
After nearly a year of Pixel 9 and Pixel 8 Pro exclusivity, Google is bringing its AI weather tool to the Pixel 8 series with Gemini Nano.Will Sattelberg (9to5Google)
Galaxy S26 ‘Pro’ branding appears, confusingly in place of the base model
The Galaxy S26 series might bring something entirely different to the table in name alone, with the 'Edge' appearing as part of the trio.Andrew Romero (9to5Google)
Most Americans Think Epstein Files Contain 'Embarrassing' Info About Trump
According to a new poll, the majority of Americans believe the so-called Epstein files reveal details about the president.Kate Plummer (Newsweek)
Eternity is the afterlife rom-com starring Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller
https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/eternity-plot-cast-trailer-release-date?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Eternity is the afterlife love triangle rom-com starring Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller
Everything you need to know about Eternity, the 2025 film starring Callum Turner, Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller.Fiona Ward (Glamour UK)
Commentary: ECB 29 July | Mirage News - EUROPE SAYS
In the week ending 25 July 2025 the net position of the Eurosystem in foreign currency (asset items 2 and 3 minus liability items 7, 8 and 9) increased by EUREUROPE SAYS
Pete Buttigieg: What’s Next for Trump, Epstein, AI — and 2028 (FULL INTERVIEW)
🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications for more unfiltered conversations with the leaders shaping America's future.Former South Bend Mayor and U.S. Transportat...YouTube
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The beach wasn’t always a vacation destination - for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary place
Beach vacations became popular only around the 19th-20th centuries – as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy.The Conversation
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DK's Daily Shot of Penguins: Top six ... or top nine? - Raw Chili
#Pittsburgh #Penguins #LetsGoPens #NHL #DKPSRAWCHILI (Raw Chili)
‘Fiscally irresponsible and legally suspect.’ TN democrats oppose newly announced Music City Loop project
“While we all want a modernized transportation system and a more efficient way to move throughout our city and region, it is worth remembering that there are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”Caleb Wethington (WSMV 4)
S2479
A bill to amend the charter of the Reserve Organization of the United States, and for other purposes.
📢 Introduced in Senate
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#S2479 #congress119 #senate #republican #congress #newbill
Renée Elise Goldsberry, Richard Thomas, Carl Clemons-Hopkins Cast in ‘The Balusters’ on Broadway
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/cast-the-balusters-broadway-1236331889/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Renée Elise Goldsberry Richard Thomas cast in Broadway's The Balusters
The play, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, will also star Marylouise Burke and Margaret Colin.Caitlin Huston (The Hollywood Reporter)
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#OnHerMajestysSecretService (1969)
British agent #JamesBond goes undercover to pursue the villainous Ernst Stavro Blofeld, who is planning to hold the world to ransom.
Director #PeterRHunt preparing with crew to shoot on the snowy slopes.
Climate change and sustainable finance - EUROPE SAYS
The Banque de France conducts research on the economic and financial issues related to climate change and nature degradation, as well as on the publicEUROPE SAYS
Spotify user growth soars, but social charges impact profit
https://www.axios.com/2025/07/29/spotify-user-numbers-investor-relations?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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‘No Other Land’ Collaborator Shot Dead By Israeli Settler In West Bank
#News #Politics #Israel #NoOtherLand #Palestinian #YuvalAbraham
Cape Canaveral marks 75 years since its first rocket launch
: Bumper's 1950 liftoff paved way for thousands of missions from iconic spaceportRichard Speed (The Register)
An Ancient Shark Fossil Was Found Inside the World’s Longest Cave System
Tucked deep inside the winding, limestone labyrinth of Mammoth Cave, scientists just uncovered something unexpected: a shark.Ashley Fike (VICE)
ICE sweeps spur citizen patrols on Terminal Island — and troubling World War II memories
The island in the Port of Los Angeles is a staging ground for federal agents.Josie Huang (LAist)
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