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As a former London staffer and with his annual protests of the IAS gala at #Scientology’s UK headquarters Saint Hill Manor, Alex Barnes-Ross is uniquely positioned to judge the severity of the ransomware breach of Saint Hill that emerged this week. He has some great insights.
Scientology ransomware data breach: Alex Barnes-Ross on how bad it really is
As a former Scientology London staffer and with his annual protests of the IAS gala at Scientology’s UK headquarters, Saint Hill Manor in East Grinstead, England, Alex Barnes-Ross is uniquely position...
tonyortega.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
As a former London staffer and with his annual protests of the IAS gala at #Scientology’s UK headquarters Saint Hill Manor, Alex Barnes-Ross is uniquely positioned to judge the severity of the ransomware breach of Saint Hill that emerged this week. He has some great insights.
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The Church of #Scientology has filed an amicus brief in support of Danny Masterson’s attempt to overturn his conviction that has him serving 30 years to life. This is the most definitive evidence yet that Scientology has not dropped its support of the 'That ‘70s Show' actor.
Scientology trying to intervene with court to help Danny Masterson get out of prison
According to the docket at the 2nd Appellate District state court of appeals in Los Angeles, the Church of Scientology has filed an amicus curiae brief (“friend of the court” letter) in support of Dan...
tonyortega.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Church of #Scientology has filed an amicus brief in support of Danny Masterson’s attempt to overturn his conviction that has him serving 30 years to life. This is the most definitive evidence yet that Scientology has not dropped its support of the 'That ‘70s Show' actor.
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Jo Ann Boyce, Clinton 12 member and civil rights trailblazer, dies at 84
Jo Ann Boyce, Clinton 12 member and civil rights trailblazer, dies at 84
Jo Ann Boyce, a member of the Clinton 12, has died at 84. She later moved to Los Angeles, became a pediatric nurse and spent her final years sharing her story nationally.
www.latimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Jo Ann Boyce, Clinton 12 member and civil rights trailblazer, dies at 84
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Looks like there's more of 'Fallout: New Vegas' in the show than just the titular town, including at least one other fan-favorite location.
A New 'Fallout' Season 2 Clip Tries For a Speech Check
Looks like there's more of 'Fallout: New Vegas' in the show than just the titular town, including at least one other fan-favorite location.
gizmodo.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Looks like there's more of 'Fallout: New Vegas' in the show than just the titular town, including at least one other fan-favorite location.
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The 14th Amendment doesn’t mince words — birthright citizenship is a constitutionally protected right.
We’re fighting at the Supreme Court against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
We’re fighting at the Supreme Court against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The 14th Amendment doesn’t mince words — birthright citizenship is a constitutionally protected right.
We’re fighting at the Supreme Court against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
We’re fighting at the Supreme Court against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
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We are living through the most corrupt presidential administration in history. While Trump’s DOJ may not be enforcing any laws against his benefactors, corporations need to know @warren.senate.gov and I are watching closely.
Our democracy is not for sale.
Our democracy is not for sale.
December 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
We are living through the most corrupt presidential administration in history. While Trump’s DOJ may not be enforcing any laws against his benefactors, corporations need to know @warren.senate.gov and I are watching closely.
Our democracy is not for sale.
Our democracy is not for sale.
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Is your phone listening to you? Can the government read your text messages? Why is printer ink so expensive? Digital Rights Bytes answers common questions about technology that have been bugging you. www.digitalrightsbytes.org/
Welcome to Digital Rights Bytes
Digital Rights Bytes
www.digitalrightsbytes.org
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Is your phone listening to you? Can the government read your text messages? Why is printer ink so expensive? Digital Rights Bytes answers common questions about technology that have been bugging you. www.digitalrightsbytes.org/
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How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all your's!!!
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all your's!!!
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
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Adults shouldn't have to sacrifice their privacy in order to watch porn, R-rated movies, or anything else the government might deem offensive to kids.
Keeping kids safe can't come at the expense of our free speech rights.
Keeping kids safe can't come at the expense of our free speech rights.
The Age-Gated Internet Is Sweeping the US. Activists Are Fighting Back
Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe.
www.wired.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Adults shouldn't have to sacrifice their privacy in order to watch porn, R-rated movies, or anything else the government might deem offensive to kids.
Keeping kids safe can't come at the expense of our free speech rights.
Keeping kids safe can't come at the expense of our free speech rights.
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India's government reportedly is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone firms to enable satellite location tracking that is always activated for better surveillance. EFF’s Cooper Quintin calls it “pretty horrifying.”
www.reuters.com/sustainabil...
www.reuters.com/sustainabil...
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
India's government reportedly is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone firms to enable satellite location tracking that is always activated for better surveillance. EFF’s Cooper Quintin calls it “pretty horrifying.”
www.reuters.com/sustainabil...
www.reuters.com/sustainabil...
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In August, President Trump issued an executive order promising fair banking for all Americans. Have you had a bank or payment processor shut down your account, or refuse to open one, since August? We need to hear from you. Share your experience here: buff.ly/DtloW2V
Share Your Banking Discrimination Story — Free Speech Coalition
Have you been treated unfairly by a bank simply because you've done work or own a business in the adult industry? Tell us your story!
buff.ly
December 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
In August, President Trump issued an executive order promising fair banking for all Americans. Have you had a bank or payment processor shut down your account, or refuse to open one, since August? We need to hear from you. Share your experience here: buff.ly/DtloW2V
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Lucasfilm is celebrating the film's 50th anniversary on February 17, 2027, in the best possible way.
It's Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of 'Star Wars' Is Coming Back to Theaters
Lucasfilm is celebrating the films 50th anniversary on February 17, 2027, in the best possible way.
gizmodo.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Lucasfilm is celebrating the film's 50th anniversary on February 17, 2027, in the best possible way.
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And so we reach the 30th anniversary of #Scientology's grimmest scandal, the tragic death of Lisa McPherson. We conclude our series about her final days with the truly disturbing details about her final hours. ALSO: Scientology's UK headquarters hacked by ransomware criminals!
Thirty years ago today: The final hours of Lisa McPherson’s Scientology life
We want to warn you the story we’re reprinting today is very disturbing and contains graphic descriptions that some may find difficult to deal with.
tonyortega.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
And so we reach the 30th anniversary of #Scientology's grimmest scandal, the tragic death of Lisa McPherson. We conclude our series about her final days with the truly disturbing details about her final hours. ALSO: Scientology's UK headquarters hacked by ransomware criminals!
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Reddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the most popular subreddits. www.wired.com/story/ai-slo...
AI Slop Is Ruining Reddit for Everyone
Reddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the most popular subreddits.
www.wired.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Reddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the most popular subreddits. www.wired.com/story/ai-slo...
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'A bit like poker,' California's wet winter brings La Niña/El Niño confusion
'A bit like poker,' California's wet winter brings La Niña/El Niño confusion
Everyone in Southern California knows La Niña winters are typically dry. Yet this year has seen an unusual, surprisingly wet start to the rainy season. What gives?
www.latimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
'A bit like poker,' California's wet winter brings La Niña/El Niño confusion
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Feeling guilty about the never-ending pile of unread books taking space on your shelf? Just say you are practicing tsundoku!
Wikipedia's tsundoku article is considered a stub, or a very basic description of the topic. Consider improving it with reliable sources ➡️ w.wiki/7vhv
Wikipedia's tsundoku article is considered a stub, or a very basic description of the topic. Consider improving it with reliable sources ➡️ w.wiki/7vhv
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Feeling guilty about the never-ending pile of unread books taking space on your shelf? Just say you are practicing tsundoku!
Wikipedia's tsundoku article is considered a stub, or a very basic description of the topic. Consider improving it with reliable sources ➡️ w.wiki/7vhv
Wikipedia's tsundoku article is considered a stub, or a very basic description of the topic. Consider improving it with reliable sources ➡️ w.wiki/7vhv
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Cloudflare has blamed today's outage on the emergency patching of a critical React remote code execution vulnerability, which is now actively exploited in attacks.
Cloudflare blames today's outage on emergency React2Shell patch
Cloudflare has blamed today's outage on the emergency patching of a critical React remote code execution vulnerability, which is now actively exploited in attacks.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Cloudflare has blamed today's outage on the emergency patching of a critical React remote code execution vulnerability, which is now actively exploited in attacks.
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AV1 Open Video Codec Now Powers 30% of Netflix Streaming
https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/12/05/0146253/av1-open-video-codec-now-powers-30-of-netflix-streaming?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
AV1 Open Video Codec Now Powers 30% of Netflix Streaming
Netflix says its open AV1 video codec now powers about 30% of all streaming on the platform and is rapidly becoming its primary delivery format thanks to major gains in compression, bandwidth efficiency, HDR support, and film-grain rendering. TVTechnology reports: The blog by Liwei Guo, Zhi Li, She...
news.slashdot.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
AV1 Open Video Codec Now Powers 30% of Netflix Streaming
https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/12/05/0146253/av1-open-video-codec-now-powers-30-of-netflix-streaming?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
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The decisions AI make about us are often discriminatory.
The AI Civil Rights Act of 2025 would help ensure developers and deployers of artificial intelligence don't violate our civil rights.
The AI Civil Rights Act of 2025 would help ensure developers and deployers of artificial intelligence don't violate our civil rights.
AI is Infringing on Your Civil Rights. Here’s How We Can Stop That | ACLU
By supporting the AI Civil Rights Act of 2025, Congress can take a monumental step to protect our civil rights in the digital age.
www.aclu.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The decisions AI make about us are often discriminatory.
The AI Civil Rights Act of 2025 would help ensure developers and deployers of artificial intelligence don't violate our civil rights.
The AI Civil Rights Act of 2025 would help ensure developers and deployers of artificial intelligence don't violate our civil rights.
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The decision to delay the vote came abruptly yesterday afternoon when the panel realized it still did not understand the topic or what it was voting on.
CDC vaccine panel realizes again it has no idea what it’s doing, delays big vote
Today’s meeting was chaotic and included garbage anti-vaccine presentations.
arstechnica.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The decision to delay the vote came abruptly yesterday afternoon when the panel realized it still did not understand the topic or what it was voting on.
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Thanks to the IRS MATH Act, the IRS must now explain mistakes in plain English, show any adjustments, and put your 60-day appeal deadline front and center. It will be a major upgrade from previously confusing notices.
IRS Must Make Those Confusing Math-Error Notices Easier To Understand
Thanks to the IRS MATH Act, the IRS must now explain mistakes in plain English, show any adjustments, and put your 60-day appeal deadline front and center.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Thanks to the IRS MATH Act, the IRS must now explain mistakes in plain English, show any adjustments, and put your 60-day appeal deadline front and center. It will be a major upgrade from previously confusing notices.
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QuickTime Turns 34
https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/12/05/031249/quicktime-turns-34?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
QuickTime Turns 34
On Dec. 2, QuickTime turned 34, and despite its origins in Apple's chaotic 1990s (1991 to be exact), "it's still the backbone of video on our devices," writes Macworld's Jason Snell. That includes MP4 and Apple's immersive video formats for Vision Pro. From the report: By the late '80s and early '9...
news.slashdot.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Yesterday, cybersecurity news sites reported the hacking of #Scientology’s UK headquarters by a criminal ransomware gang. We are interested in Scientology itself as a criminal organization, so we are looking at the screenshots from the breach. Please help us go through them.
Screenshots from the ransomware attack on Scientology's UK headquarters
Yesterday, Cybersecurity news websites reported the hacking of Scientology’s UK headquarters by a criminal ransomware gang known as Qilin.
tonyortega.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Yesterday, cybersecurity news sites reported the hacking of #Scientology’s UK headquarters by a criminal ransomware gang. We are interested in Scientology itself as a criminal organization, so we are looking at the screenshots from the breach. Please help us go through them.
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Have you played Shadows of the Empire? #StarWars #Wookieepedia
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Have you played Shadows of the Empire? #StarWars #Wookieepedia