Comic: "Today, I’m Going to Talk to People" from ROONIE THE RABBIT
SKINK (thinking): Today, I'm going to talk to people. SKINK (thinking): Or maybe... one person. A pause while a skink vibrates with anxiety. SKINK (thinking): Talking to myself counts.rooniecomics.com
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NFL headquarters was mass shooter’s target, NYC mayor says
The headquarters of the National Football League was the intended target of a mass shooter, according to the NYC mayor.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 18:23
Throw-in time, team news, where to watch – The Irish Times - EUROPE SAYS
Meath face Dublin in the All-Ireland women’s senior football final.EUROPE SAYS
Positron believes it has found the secret to take on Nvidia in AI inference chips — here’s how it could benefit enterprises
https://venturebeat.com/ai/positron-believes-it-has-found-the-secret-to-take-on-nvidia-in-ai-inference-chips-heres-how-it-could-benefit-enterprises/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Positron believes it has found the secret to take on Nvidia in AI inference chips — here’s how it could benefit enterprises
The company’s first-generation chips were fabricated in the U.S. using Intel facilities, with final server assembly and integration.Carl Franzen (VentureBeat)
Famine 'currently playing out' in Gaza, UN-backed experts warn
It comes as aid agencies warn Israel's recent measures to increase aid supplies are not enough.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 16:28
‘I Feel Like A Crazy Person’: Jon Stewart on the ‘Inhumane and Horrific’ Events in Gaza
Jon Stewart said that the events currently taking place in Gaza are "self-evidently inhumane and horrific," criticizing the Israeli government for its actions in the war during his show on Monday.Willa Pope Robbins (Mediaite)
Scientists Believe This Major Earthquake Fault Line Is Waking Up
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Hoobastank - The Reason (Official Music Video)
Music video by Hoobastank performing The Reason.© 2003 The Island Def Jam Music GroupYouTube
Challenge to California money transfer rules paused for appeal | Courthouse News Service
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Challenge to California money transfer rules paused for appeal
A San Diego federal judge sided with the government's argument that containing to litigate the merits of the case while the Ninth Circuit heard its appeal could force it to unnecessarily expend resources.www.courthousenews.com
Can I transfer funds from my super account to my wife’s to reduce tax?
There’s a perfectly legal option for this that doesn’t require tax office approval.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
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The cars that don’t lose value as soon as you drive away
One sector of Australian cars has skyrocketed in value.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
Everything You Need to Know About Gibraltar Women's Tour of Estonia, Starting August 2 - EUROPE SAYS
A new chapter in European women’s cricket awaits as the Gibraltar women’s cricket team embarks on their maiden bilateral tour of Estonia from August 2nd toEUROPE SAYS
Daniel Andrews’ signature phrase travels to the Motherland
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his political decisions are “the right thing to do”. Victorians know all about that phrase.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
OpenAI launched a "study mode" for ChatGPT today, and it appears to be almost entirely implemented as a system prompt
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OpenAI: Introducing study mode
New ChatGPT feature, which can be triggered by typing /study or by visiting chatgpt.com/studymode. OpenAI say: Under the hood, study mode is powered by custom system instructions we’ve written in …Simon Willison’s Weblog
5 Reasons Why Writers Need Privacy
Author Tiffany Jenkins shares five essential reasons why writers need privacy to truly be successful with their writing goals.
The post 5 Reasons Why Writers Need Privacy appeared first on Writer's Digest.
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Sydney’s fare-free train days just got longer, even on the expensive airport line
The free-fare period will even apply to stations at Sydney Airport, which would otherwise charge up to $17.92 on top of a train ticket for a one-way trip.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
I found an amazing restaurant overseas, but I won’t go back
Sometimes it’s best if you keep your travel secrets to yourself.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law
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US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery-descendants law
Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.Wedaeli Chibelushi (BBC News)
Unshakeable artist cancels Smithsonian show after attempted censorship of Black trans woman painting
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/unshakeable-artist-cancels-smithsonian-show-after-attempted-censorship-of-black-trans-woman-painting/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Unshakeable artist cancels Smithsonian show after attempted censorship of Black trans woman painting - LGBTQ Nation
The administration tried to replace her art with a video of people discussing it. She said no.John Russell (LGBTQ Nation)
A third of students are falling behind in NAPLAN. Here’s a school that is bucking the trend
Students from migrant families outperformed their Australian-born peers in all year groups and areas tested.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
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Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
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
What to know about the brain-eating amoeba that killed a boy swimming in a lake
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What if people just want better jobs, not more stuff
What if, instead of pursuing an ever-higher material living standard, governments focused on improving workers’ job satisfaction? A good way to lose votes? I doubt it.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
Brīdina par stiprām lietusgāzēm šonakt Latvijas austrumos / Raksts - EUROPE SAYS
Latvijas austrumu rajonos šonakt turpinās veidoties lietus mākoņi, kas atnesis ļoti stipras lietusgāzes, mākoņiem vairākkārt šķērsojot vienu un to pašuEUROPE SAYS
What Americans think about Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll
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Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife felt trapped in his marriage, prosecutor says
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Just because you have the money, doesn’t mean you’re ready to buy a property
Property is overrated as an investment – and it’s not a beginner-friendly asset.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
How far property prices rose last time interest rates fell
Lower rates pushed up home prices in five out of the last seven easing cycles, but the gains vary widely, and this time could be different.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
California, other states sue Trump administration over bill defunding Planned Parenthood
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California, other states sue Trump administration over bill defunding Planned Parenthood
California and other liberal-led states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over a measure aimed at defunding Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide.Kevin Rector (Los Angeles Times)
Australian stargazers to enjoy two meteor showers this week – and you can leave the binoculars at home
The Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids showers are best viewed on Tuesday or Wednesday between 11pm and dawnStargazers and night owls in Australia will be in prime position to catch a glimpse of two spectacular meteor showers this week as they pass through our...
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 08:06
Wet August tipped as weekend Tasman low threatens NSW
Parts of southern Australia have recorded their wettest July in decades, and as the calendar flips to August, the rain events are forecast to continue.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:23
ABC News
ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Tom Saunders (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Australians don't know how the tax office is performing because the ATO doesn't know itself
A decade ago the Australian Tax Office traded people for programs in an effort to cut costs.
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Published: 29 Jul 2025, 19:00
ABC News
ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Neil Chenoweth (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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Joan Armatrading - Peel Session 1976
The complete session recorded by Joan Armatrading on 29 July 1976 for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 and broadcast on 25 August 1976.
Tracklist:
1. Kissing and Hugging (0:07)
2. Down To Zero (4:36)
3. Help Yourself (8:20)
4. People (12:30)
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Joan Armatrading - Peel Session 1976
The blog for the uploads to the group of Vibracobra23 channels on YouTube, featuring thousands of John Peel Sessions.vibracobra23.blogspot.com
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