John Swinney urges Trump to exempt scotch whisky from 10% tariffs
First minister believes there’s ‘a window of opportunity’ to look at tariff costing scotch whisky industry £4m a weekLibby Brooks (The Guardian)
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Feds plan to build nation’s biggest migrant detention center in Texas
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a contract to build and run a 5,000-bed tent camp at the Army base in El Paso.YouTube
"Now, with the massive funding for ICE detention passed by Congress, it’s possible that the immigrant detention system will eclipse even the U.S. prison system."
You'll Never Believe What Happened to Mathew Knowles at Beyoncé's Last Cowboy Carter Tour Stop | The Root
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Amazing. For reasons unexplained, I do actually have the SNES mouse and a copy of Mario Paint. Just not an actual SNES.
Wondering if it’s possible to find an adapter which will convert the SNES mouse to USB?
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Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With A Mouse Game
Mario Paint is finally back!!Liam Doolan (Nintendo Life)
Apple opens manufacturing academy in Detroit as Trump ramps up pressure to invest in U.S.
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Apple opens manufacturing academy in Detroit as Trump ramps up pressure to invest in U.S.
The Apple Manufacturing Academy is opening in downtown Detroit, with a focus on artificial intelligence.Kif Leswing (CNBC)
Viral Video Shows a Black Man Acting a Complete Fool to Save His Cell Phone From His Wife | The Root
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"Now that's where you're wrong, Dedra Meero. I may not know much about deep-substrate foliated calcite, but I know a lot about concrete."
I should add actor parodies to my list of calligraphy projects.
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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
‘Mank’ Producer Douglas Urbanski on Why the Making of ‘Citizen Kane’ Contributes to Its Legacy
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Producer Douglas Urbanski on 'Citizen Kane's' Lasting Legacy
"Mank" producer Douglas Urbanski on "Citizen Kane's" lasting impact and legacy.Jazz Tangcay (Variety)
Trump Cranks Showtunes to Drown Out Epstein Grilling — As Reporters Debate Song Title in Comical Scene
Trump cranked up the volume on his showtunes to drown out Epstein questions as reporters debated the song title in a comical scene at Trump Turnberry.Tommy Christopher (Mediaite)
Nearly... 🤣 maybe next time!!
The swallows are not getting any faster, but *I am* 😆
Of course, I have a long way to go, but I am very pleased with my progress in just a few days, significant improvements all round 👍
Katie Ledecky wins 1500m free at swim worlds on 15-year streak, breaks ties with Phelps, Lochte
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Katie Ledecky wins 1500m free at swim worlds on 15-year streak, breaks ties with Phelps, Lochte
Katie Ledecky won her sixth world title in the 1500m freestyle.Nick Zaccardi (NBC Sports)
Canadian weapons parts are still be sent to Israel investigation finds. How shameful.We need to pay attention to the actions of our own government #Canada and not get distracted by the southern shitshow.
Woke up to find that a main gigabit feeder cable had failed. This took considerable time to diagnose. It took much longer to switch to a 100Mb backup circuit that I left in place when I installed the 1G, on the theory that it could indeed be a backup but would likely never be needed.
Now all these years later, bringing up that circuit had the feeling of the direct line between the two planets fighting a computer-directed "virtual war" in the original Star Trek episode "Taste of Armageddon". Yeah, there's a line, but it hasn't been used in centuries.
Adam and Hirsa Present Research on the Ring-Sheared Drop
Researchers across Space Biology and Physical Sciences come together for a special presentation at the May PSI Users Group.Beth Ridgeway (NASA Science)
This is a bit last-minute, but here's a nice line-up of over 70 books you can grab for free in exchange for your email addy.
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Free Fantasy & Science Fiction for July 2025
Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.books.bookfunnel.com
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Blood Bowl Match: Underbochum Upsqueaks vs. Tir Na Nog (Blood Bowl)
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I play games randomly. But don't expect too much. Also I might do some streams where I'll build or craft stuff. (Brick building, diy, woodworking and/or puppet making)Ich spiele alles alles mögliche. Aber erwartet nicht zu viel.Twitch
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AHH! You have a fine-mesh carrier!
I remember that my chihuahua did the same when I took her on the airplane from FL to SFO!
All my love to Linus!
Tell him he's not alone!
Russian delegation touches down in North Korea on first commercial flight
The first regular commercial flight to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in years has landed — met with celebration by localsOdysee
Google rolling out Video Overviews in NotebookLM
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Google rolling out Video Overviews in NotebookLM
As teased at I/O 2025 in May, NotebookLM is adding Video Overviews to complement the popular audio podcasts.Abner Li (9to5Google)
so, it sounds like the NYU killer took the wrong elevator and shot a Blackrock exec.
. . . Shame.
Exclusive: A group of congressional Democrats wants to ban for-profit corporations from forming and using political action committees.
Whistling Duck family
(another view)
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The best deal in Google TV hardware now throws in Apple TV+ for free
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The best deal in Google TV hardware now throws in Apple TV+ for free
Walmart’s Onn 4K Plus was already the most affordable and best value in Google TV hardware, and now the retailer...Ben Schoon (9to5Google)
New server, new account!
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I’ll follow folks back when I have a minute. gonna delete this post later
The Highgate Vampire – Did a 1970s Nosferatu Stalk a London Cemetery? - David Castleton Blog - The Serpent's Pen
In 1970s London, a dark presence was said to haunt Highgate Cemetery. The Highgate Vampire sparked media panic, mass hysteria & two young vampire hunters ...David Castleton (David Castleton Blog - The Serpent's Pen)
Fermion release new album 'Conflicted' via Re:Mission Entertainment #Fermion
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Fermion release new album 'Conflicted'
New York-based electronic duo Fermion just released their new LP "Conflicted" via Re:Mission Entertainment. The album is also available as a limited edition CD.Bernard - Side-Line Staff (SIDE-LINE)
Diddy’s Lawyers File Motion Seeking Pre-Sentencing Release From Prison
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Diddy's Lawyers File Motion for Pre-Sentencing Prison Release
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial lawyers have filed a new motion seeking his pre-sentencing release from federal detainment.Alex Welch (TheWrap)
Five Strangely Fascinating Moments From a Weird Baseball Summer Monday
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Five Strangely Fascinating Moments From a Weird Baseball Summer Monday
From amazing catches to getting stung by a bee, here’s what you missed from the baseball diamond Monday night.Tyler Lauletta (Sports Illustrated)
84 Days Until Tip-Off - Off-Season Discussion Thread | Jul 29, 2025 - Raw Chili
Upcoming Events Start of the 2025-26 NBA regular season October 21 Daily Listening: MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks (2024) | Recommended by u/Academic-Ad4889Author (Raw Chili)
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The Speech the United Nations Doesn’t Want You to Hear.
This is the interview they don’t want you to hear.In a bold and emotionally charged conversation at Harvard, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio...YouTube
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The Speech the United Nations Doesn’t Want You to Hear.
This is the interview they don’t want you to hear.In a bold and emotionally charged conversation at Harvard, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio...YouTube
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)
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in reply to Theresa • • •Someone pointed out this is consistent with the Liberal government treatment of Palestinian refugees. Racism much #Canada?
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Refugees welcome? Comparing Canadian policy on Palestinian and Ukrainian refugees | CCPA
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