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After the collapse of a short-lived right-wing government in the Netherlands, traditional parties may make a comeback — a shift that will be welcomed in Brussels and beyond.

Read @katjabego.bsky.social's latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
The Dutch elections are an opportunity for the Netherlands to regain its international influence
After the collapse of its short-lived right-wing government, traditional parties may make a comeback in a ‘middle coalition’ that is more likely to be stable and proactive – a shift that will be welco...
www.chathamhouse.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Robocop anyone?
October 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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AI models are using material from retracted scientific papers www.technologyreview.com/2025/09/23/1...
AI models are using material from retracted scientific papers
Some companies are working to remedy the issue.
www.technologyreview.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Shortest, please be considerate:)
June 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Now that I'm having these 3 hr infusions again, I decided to do more reading. I've recently had the urge to reread Vonnegut after 50 yrs. On page one the reason that I loved his books so long ago was instantly apparent. Dark subject matter but in such a "comforting" style, if that makes any sense.
June 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Happy #JuneSolstice! Have a great weekend! 🙂

Understanding seasons - a look at the hourly incoming sunlight during the two solstices (23.5°N/S). I've added a red marker for ease of viewing. Graphic can be downloaded at zacklabe.com/arctic-clima...
June 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Video: Apple is making your AirPods and AirPods Pro even better in iOS 26, adding camera control, better CarPlay hand-off, and more. Here's a hands-on look at what's coming.
AirPods & AirPods Pro in iOS 26 hands on: Camera control, new notifications, and more
Apple is making your AirPods and AirPods Pro even better in iOS 26, adding camera control, better CarPlay hand-off, and more. Here's a hands-on look at what's coming.
appleinsider.com
June 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Scary, while moronic. Horrific is they achieve competence.
Compton, CA: A masked, heavily-armed man wearing body armor jumped out of a SUV today to kidnap a local resident.

He forgot to put the vehicle in park, causing it to roll down the street damaging other cars. He jumped in the vehicle (which had no platess) and drove off without identifying himself.
June 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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If you’ve never seen one before, this is a strawberry finch.
June 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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June 14, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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Happy Independent Bookstore Day! It’s also my first book’s birthday—‘FIGHT LIKE HELL: The Untold History of American Labor’ came out on April 26, 2022, and it’s been an absolute wild ride ever since.

Buy it here on Bookshop to support the ILWU Local 5 strike fund! bookshop.org/p/books/figh...
April 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Cool bumber sticker for #Tesla owners: PRELON
April 26, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Tesla odometer uses “predictive algorithms” to void warranty, lawsuit claims arstechnica.com/cars/2025/04...
Tesla odometer uses “predictive algorithms” to void warranty, lawsuit claims
This is a separate case to the lawsuits alleging Tesla misleads about range.
arstechnica.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Pretty smart and funny: youtube.com/shorts/dRLES...
Fake Elon Musk voice message plays at crosswalk in Palo Alto #shorts
YouTube video by New York Post
youtube.com
April 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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2: Both the Franklin Stove and bifocals were not original to Benjamin Franklin, but French inventions he popularized in America.
March 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Trump’s Aggression Sours Europe on US Cloud Giants. Companies in the EU are starting to look for ways to ditch Amazon, Google, and Microsoft cloud services amid fears of rising security risks from the US. But cutting ties won’t be easy. www.wired.com/story/trump-...
Trump’s Aggression Sours Europe on US Cloud Giants
Companies in the EU are starting to look for ways to ditch Amazon, Google, and Microsoft cloud services amid fears of rising security risks from the US. But cutting ties won’t be easy.
www.wired.com
March 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM