I disagree, these are TV’s death throes, a final delirious thrashing of feature creep to ward off the inevitable disappearance from people’s homes. How many young people do you know who watch TV on the regular, or even own a TV?
West Africa’s main bloc has agreed on a “D-day” for possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger after generals toppled and detained President Mohamed Bazoum last month....
More than 2,400 people have been killed in Haiti since the start of 2023 amid rampant gang violence, including hundreds killed in lynchings by vigilante mobs, the UN said Friday....
China Evergrande (3333.HK), which is the world’s most heavily indebted property developer and became the poster child for China’s property crisis, on Thursday filed for protection from creditors in a U.S. bankruptcy court....
Late last week, MSN.com’s Microsoft Travel section posted an AI-generated article about the “cannot miss” attractions of Ottawa that includes the Ottawa Food Bank, a real charitable organization that feeds struggling families. In its recommendation text, Microsoft’s AI model wrote, “Consider going into it on an empty...
Late last week, MSN.com’s Microsoft Travel section posted an AI-generated article about the “cannot miss” attractions of Ottawa that includes the Ottawa Food Bank, a real charitable organization that feeds struggling families. In its recommendation text, Microsoft’s AI model wrote, “Consider going into it on an empty...
When French aristocrat Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympics in 1894, he imagined the Games as an occasion for world peace as countries came together in amicable sporting events. But the Games were soon caught up in nations’ rivalries and political agendas. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) struggled – and failed...
Social networks in Iran have been flooded with compromising footage featuring several known ultra-conservative officials engaging in homosexual activities. While homosexuality is punishable by death in Iran, the Iranian regime has attempted to deny the videos and cover up the scandals. We spoke to a former religious authority...
The pink wave has yet to crest, the ‘Barbie’ movie has sold more than a billion dollars worth of tickets at the global box office, after just 17 days on general release. The milestone makes #GretaGerwig the first woman to reach the such heights as a solo director.
The pink wave has yet to crest, the ‘Barbie’ movie has sold more than a billion dollars worth of tickets at the global box office, after just 17 days on general release. The milestone makes Greta Gerwig the first woman to reach the such heights as a solo director.
If they were really applying critical thinking to bullshit, mainstream media wouldn’t be forced to literally put together entire departments dedicated to fighting fake news.
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) also said it was reinstating Kharlan, allowing her to take part in the team competition at the world championships in Milan....
Tesla has consistently exaggerated the driving range of its electric vehicles, reportedly leading car owners to think something was broken when actual driving range was much lower than advertised. When these owners scheduled service appointments to fix the problem, Tesla canceled the appointments because there was no way to...
One of the most chilling pieces of evidence of the brutal Argentinian dictatorship, which lasted from 1976 to 1983, is a small airplane. The Skyvan, a British-made aircraft, was used by Argentina’s military junta to make political opponents disappear. The “death flights” saw dozens of people killed when they were thrown...
xAI, Elon Musk’s newly formed AI company, has revealed itself with a new website detailing its mission and team at x.ai. Musk tweeted the company’s intent is to “understand reality” without any other details or explanation....
Hundreds of scientists protested government efforts to restrict educational access to Western science theories, including Darwin’s theory of evolution, in June 2023 in India. Similarly, scientists in Mexico participated in a research strike in May 2023 to protest a national law they claimed would threaten the conditions for...
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in favour of Germany’s anti-cartel watchdog, which had argued that it could take data privacy issues into account when considering antitrust cases....
Just a few days ago, award-winning Ukrainian author and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina was killed when Russia bombed a restaurant in Kramatorsk....
For decades, Annie Ernaux has written fearlessly about sex, abortion and illness - laying bare herself and society. Deeply intimate and political work that earned the French writer the Nobel Prize for literature last October. Ernaux spoke to France 24’s Fatimata Wane at the Taormina book festival in Sicily, where she was among...
As Ukraine’s top army general has put it, every metre of ground in the country’s counteroffensive is being won “with blood”. The Ukrainian soldiers’ progress is particularly gruelling in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region. FRANCE 24’s Gwendoline Debono reports from the front line, where Russian forces are giving...
I find that with Terraforming Mars, even without the Turmoil extension, you can have card combos that add real complexity to the strategy, and you need to regularly adjust due to the luck of the draw factor. Turmoil adds an extra layer that makes your path even more tortuous. With Gaia Project, I feel everything is more streamlined. Terraforming doesn't feel heavy as such (I absolutely love it, I have played it so much) but the variety of paths seems larger than on GP. I also have to say that for me on Terraforming, it's more satisfying to create a coherent game, with choices that make sense for the corporation or the situation, than actually winning. I treat it almost as an RP game.
I love concerts. I do not love standing room only. (lemmy.world)
Honestly, fuck the diamond industry (lemmy.zip)
Its sad. . (lemmy.ml)
Television (lemmy.world)
ECOWAS defence chiefs agree ‘D-day’ for Niger military intervention (www.aljazeera.com)
West Africa’s main bloc has agreed on a “D-day” for possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger after generals toppled and detained President Mohamed Bazoum last month....
Moscow Сourt Orders Sakharov Center's Dissolution - The Moscow Times (www.themoscowtimes.com)
A Russian court has ordered the closure of the Sakharov Center, one of the country’s oldest human rights groups, Interfax reported Friday....
More than 2,400 killed in Haiti gang violence since January 1, says UN (www.france24.com)
More than 2,400 people have been killed in Haiti since the start of 2023 amid rampant gang violence, including hundreds killed in lynchings by vigilante mobs, the UN said Friday....
China Evergrande seeks Chapter 15 protection in Manhattan bankruptcy court (www.reuters.com)
China Evergrande (3333.HK), which is the world’s most heavily indebted property developer and became the poster child for China’s property crisis, on Thursday filed for protection from creditors in a U.S. bankruptcy court....
Microsoft AI suggests food bank as a “cannot miss” tourist spot in Canada (arstechnica.com)
Late last week, MSN.com’s Microsoft Travel section posted an AI-generated article about the “cannot miss” attractions of Ottawa that includes the Ottawa Food Bank, a real charitable organization that feeds struggling families. In its recommendation text, Microsoft’s AI model wrote, “Consider going into it on an empty...
Microsoft AI suggests food bank as a “cannot miss” tourist spot in Canada (arstechnica.com)
Late last week, MSN.com’s Microsoft Travel section posted an AI-generated article about the “cannot miss” attractions of Ottawa that includes the Ottawa Food Bank, a real charitable organization that feeds struggling families. In its recommendation text, Microsoft’s AI model wrote, “Consider going into it on an empty...
Geopolitics and the Olympics: When the IOC struggles to stay on the sidelines (www.france24.com)
When French aristocrat Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympics in 1894, he imagined the Games as an occasion for world peace as countries came together in amicable sporting events. But the Games were soon caught up in nations’ rivalries and political agendas. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) struggled – and failed...
Staff member sacked after British Museum items found to be 'missing, stolen or damaged' (news.sky.com)
A member of staff at the British Museum has been sacked after jewellery and gems from its collection were found to be “missing, stolen or damaged”....
Mountains are collapsing: A Swiss mountain peak fell apart, sending 3.5 million cubic feet of rock into the valley below. (www.businessinsider.com)
Mt. Fluchthorn’s tallest peak, on the Swiss-Austrian border, collapsed in June....
Sextape scandal reveals the ‘double life’ of Iran’s ultra-conservative authorities (observers.france24.com)
Social networks in Iran have been flooded with compromising footage featuring several known ultra-conservative officials engaging in homosexual activities. While homosexuality is punishable by death in Iran, the Iranian regime has attempted to deny the videos and cover up the scandals. We spoke to a former religious authority...
'Barbie' dominates cinemas: Movie tops $1 billion globally in first for solo woman director (youtube.com)
The pink wave has yet to crest, the ‘Barbie’ movie has sold more than a billion dollars worth of tickets at the global box office, after just 17 days on general release. The milestone makes #GretaGerwig the first woman to reach the such heights as a solo director.
'Barbie' dominates cinemas: Movie tops $1 billion globally in first for solo woman director (youtube.com)
The pink wave has yet to crest, the ‘Barbie’ movie has sold more than a billion dollars worth of tickets at the global box office, after just 17 days on general release. The milestone makes Greta Gerwig the first woman to reach the such heights as a solo director.
Saviours of humanity (lemm.ee)
Isn't it obvious, Harry? (lemmy.world)
Restricted Topics (lemmy.ml)
Women in China are telling each other to bring their boyfriends to see 'Barbie' — and to use it as a litmus test for their thoughts on feminism and patriarchy (www.insider.com)
For some women in China, “Barbie” is more than just a movie — it’s also a litmus test for their partner’s views on feminism and patriarchy....
Disqualified Ukrainian fencer Kharlan reinstated, awarded Paris Olympics place (www.france24.com)
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) also said it was reinstating Kharlan, allowing her to take part in the team competition at the world championships in Milan....
Tesla exaggerated EV range so much that drivers thought cars were broken (arstechnica.com)
Tesla has consistently exaggerated the driving range of its electric vehicles, reportedly leading car owners to think something was broken when actual driving range was much lower than advertised. When these owners scheduled service appointments to fix the problem, Tesla canceled the appointments because there was no way to...
Werner Herzog on Klaus Kinski's "egomania" (youtu.be)
My sister called this the plant that smells like bubble gum as a kid (feddit.de)
Warm sock (lemmy.ml)
The North Atlantic just completely destroyed its June average temperature record (fediscience.org)
“The North Atlantic just completely destroyed its June average temperature record, breaking the previous record by more than 0.4 °C (0.7 °F)....
Argentina's 'death flights': Plane repatriation brings closure to families of victims (www.france24.com)
One of the most chilling pieces of evidence of the brutal Argentinian dictatorship, which lasted from 1976 to 1983, is a small airplane. The Skyvan, a British-made aircraft, was used by Argentina’s military junta to make political opponents disappear. The “death flights” saw dozens of people killed when they were thrown...
Elon Musk’s new xAI company launches to “understand the true nature of the universe” (www.theverge.com)
xAI, Elon Musk’s newly formed AI company, has revealed itself with a new website detailing its mission and team at x.ai. Musk tweeted the company’s intent is to “understand reality” without any other details or explanation....
Science activism is surging – which marks a culture shift among scientists (theconversation.com)
Hundreds of scientists protested government efforts to restrict educational access to Western science theories, including Darwin’s theory of evolution, in June 2023 in India. Similarly, scientists in Mexico participated in a research strike in May 2023 to protest a national law they claimed would threaten the conditions for...
EU court deals blow to Meta in German data case (www.thelocal.com)
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in favour of Germany’s anti-cartel watchdog, which had argued that it could take data privacy issues into account when considering antitrust cases....
Wagner boss Prigozhin is in Russia, Belarus says (lemm.ee)
BBC News - Wagner boss Prigozhin is in Russia, Belarus ruler Lukashenko says www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66118007
Kyiv 2023 book fair official poster (lemm.ee)
Just a few days ago, award-winning Ukrainian author and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina was killed when Russia bombed a restaurant in Kramatorsk....
Nobel literature laureate Annie Ernaux on gender and social class (www.france24.com)
For decades, Annie Ernaux has written fearlessly about sex, abortion and illness - laying bare herself and society. Deeply intimate and political work that earned the French writer the Nobel Prize for literature last October. Ernaux spoke to France 24’s Fatimata Wane at the Taormina book festival in Sicily, where she was among...
‘We need a lot more’: Lack of firepower hampers Ukraine’s advance on Zaporizhzhia front line (www.france24.com)
As Ukraine’s top army general has put it, every metre of ground in the country’s counteroffensive is being won “with blood”. The Ukrainian soldiers’ progress is particularly gruelling in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region. FRANCE 24’s Gwendoline Debono reports from the front line, where Russian forces are giving...
🤦♀️ It's over, boys, the Twitanic has sunk (lemm.ee)
Science can save lives (lemm.ee)
Quick! Name ONE favorite in each category!
Your favorite lightweight game at the moment...
Pompeii archaeologists discover 'pizza' painting (www.bbc.com)
Pompeii archaeologists discover 'pizza' painting (www.bbc.com)
ISW's analysis of Wagner's (halted) advance on Moscow (www.understandingwar.org)
Some key takeaways :...
Insult level (lemmy.ca)