OpenAI launches Study Mode in ChatGPT
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OpenAI launches Study Mode in ChatGPT | TechCrunch
OpenAI's Study Mode aims to help students develop their own critical thinking skills, rather than just giving answers.Maxwell Zeff (TechCrunch)
Penn State has 2 early candidates for college football’s defensive player of the year
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Penn State has 2 early candidates for college football’s defensive player of the year
Zane Durant has been a popular name this offseason, but the other Nittany Lion is finally getting some deserved praise.Max Ralph | mralph@pennlive.com (pennlive)
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Nominations pileup has Senate Republicans threatening rules changes
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Witnesses and data say malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza have shot up | AP News
Sketch of person of interest released after couple killed while hiking
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Video Sketch of person of interest released after couple killed while hiking
Arkansas State Police released a composite sketch of a man seen in Devil's Den State Park on Saturday, the day of the killings.ABC News
Netanyahu considers plan to annex territories in Gaza if no ceasefire: Sources
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Video Netanyahu considers plan to annex territories in Gaza if no ceasefire: Sources
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a plan to annex territories in Gaza, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.ABC News
Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Series Reveals First Look at the Bennet Sisters, Rounds Out Cast With Rufus Sewell, Louis Partridge, Rhea Norwood and More
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Netflix's 'Pride and Prejudice' First Look, Full Cast Revealed
Netflix has unveiled a first look and the supporting cast for its upcoming 'Pride and Prejudice' limited series, which is currently in production.Jack Dunn (Variety)
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Google AI confused Luka Doncic's vertical with Donte Divincenzo's from the combine.... - Raw Chili
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Sunday, August 3, 2025, 8PM CT (1AM Monday UTC)
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we will be watching
The Raven (1963)
"Magician Erasmus Craven (Vincent Price) is still deeply depressed two years after the death of his beloved wife, Lenore (Hazel Court). One day, he's visited by Adolphus Bedlo (Peter Lorre), who has been transformed into a raven after losing a duel to Dr. Scarabus (Boris Karloff), an evil wizard. After Craven transforms Bedlo back into a human, Bedlo claims to have seen Lenore's ghost at Scarabus' castle, prompting the two to head to Scarabus' castle to seek Craven's lost love."
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Cash App users can now pool money for group payments -- even with non-users | TechCrunch
Cash App's new feature lets users pool money with a group to pay for expenses like vacations and gifts.Lauren Forristal (TechCrunch)
There's not enough paint in the world to paint all the dicks it would take to make NE Going street (my neighborhood East/West bike boulevard) a smooth ride. Every type of pavement imaginable was used in different stretches of it and it's all thrashed. It would be one long giant dick only visible from the air.
#Portland #biketooter
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A crude pothole graffiti tactic got Portland’s attention. Please don’t copy it, officials say
Nearby apartment dwellers had a bird's eye view of the graphic murals.Sami Edge | The Oregonian/OregonLive (oregonlive)
If you want to see the rules on any Mastodon server:
1. Go to its website (you don't need to log in or be a member)
2. If you're on a phone click ☰ and then "About" at bottom of menu, on a computer click the "About" link next to server's name in bottom left corner
3. Scroll down to the section marked "Server Rules" and click on it to open it
This can be really useful if you're looking for a server to join or move to, as you can see how seriously the admin takes moderation.
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As far as I know it's generally up to the admin to mention extra features in the description. I've listed some Fediverse servers with longer-than-500 character limits over on @FediGarden at:
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Also, Glitch and Hometown servers tend to have more features such as markdown etc:
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Sharkey is a totally different kind of Fediverse platform which has extra features:
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Venus Williams will return to the U.S. Open in the mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka
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Venus Williams will return to the U.S. Open in the mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka
A total of 16 duos will be competing for the $1 million top prize.PBS News
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Read Dogs of C-Kennel—a comic strip by creator Mick and Mason Mastroianni—for today, July 29, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!www.gocomics.com
UK will recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, Starmer says | BBC
UK will recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, Starmer says | BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cdrkj810plvtEUROPE SAYS
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard and NBA champion Isaiah Joe will visit the Philippines this August 1! - Raw Chili
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Ghislaine Maxwell plays hardball with lawmakers on giving Epstein testimony
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What we know about 4 Manhattan shooting victims
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Video What we know about 4 Manhattan shooting victims
At least four people were killed and a fifth was injured in a mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday.ABC News
UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to a ceasefire | Foreign policy
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The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the “increasingly intolerable” situation on the ground in Gaza, unlessEUROPE SAYS
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Atari set to acquire 82% of Thunderful Group AB, as Thunderful announce they're "restructuring" gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/atar…
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Atari set to acquire 82% of Thunderful Group AB, as Thunderful announce they're "restructuring"
Even more game industry consolidation going on. Atari has entered into an agreement with Thunderful Group AB to acquire most of it.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Windows upgrade finished.
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Elgato's new webcam can mount lens filters
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Elgato's new webcam can mount lens filters
The Elgato Facecam 4K webcam offers budding videographers a pro-grade feature. Users can swap out and mount various lens filters.Lawrence Bonk (Engadget)
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That's it, the site has one voted upon trigger:
There are spiders
- The spider is toward the beginning when Vincent Price is in his apothecary and a tarantula surprises him on a shelf. -Robotca
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I've seen this one a while back but don't recall anything else about it that might bring stress/offense. That doesn't mean there aren't any other gotchas. If you know of any please let us know aobut them and/or consider updating the dog-gone spoiler site! That said, based on a certain what the French would call an "I don't know what" that I experienced when seeing the title; if you require chemical enhancement to endure our typical fare you may wish to consider having extra supplies on hand.
The Raven (Movie, 1963)
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in reply to 4 8 15 16 23 42 • • •I still wish a filmmaker was brave enough to make a real adaptation of The Raven.
I want 90 minutes of a man sitting in his office quietly reading and occasionally shouting at a bird.
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in reply to Andy L. • • •Andy L.
in reply to 4 8 15 16 23 42 • • •Maybe do it as a YouTube video.
"Hey guys, check out how quaint and curious these volumes of forgotten lore are!"
But then a bird shows up and drives you mad.
Andy L.
in reply to Andy L. • • •maybe it works better as a stream.
"Chat, you think I'll be reunited with my lost love Lenore in the afterlife? Hang on, don't answer, let me set up a poll. "
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Andy L.
in reply to Andy L. • • •important question : can ravens actually talk?
I don't think the studio will buy our film if we can't get the most famous line in there.
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in reply to Andy L. • • •Andy L.
in reply to 4 8 15 16 23 42 • • •ok good.
That was my only concern with this idea's viability.
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in reply to bunnyhero • • •This edger allen poe anthology is weird.
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in reply to 4 8 15 16 23 42 • • •added this weekend's #MonsterdonAlert post from you for THE RAVEN (1963) to the #WatchPartyCalendar along with streaming sources:
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8/3/25 #Monsterdon available on:
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The Raven | Full Comedy Horror Movie | Restored HD Classic | Vincent Price | Retro Central
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