EFF Members' Speakeasy: NYC
Join EFF staff and local online rights supporters for a Speakeasy meet up on Saturday, October 18 in NYC!Raise a glass and discover EFF's latest work defending digital freedoms online.Electronic Frontier Foundation
Amid Russia tension, Poland to join NATO fuel network
A quarter of a century after it joined NATO and amid rising tension on its eastern frontier, Poland will finally join the alliance's fuel pipeline network,BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Officials in border czar Tom Homan’s position are required to steer clear of activity that could impact their former business associates for a year after entering government, but his relationships raise questions about the integrity of the billion-dollar contracting process.
#Tucson #Arizona
TikTok suspends accounts over Czech election interference
Credit: Ascannio - stock.adobe.comBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Here comes Bari Weiss. What does it mean for CBS News?
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-10-03/bari-weiss-is-coming-to-cbs-news-heres-what-it-means?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Here comes Bari Weiss. What does it mean for CBS News?
The former New York Times opinion staff editor and founder of the media upstart Free Press heads into a turbulent and challenged TV news environment.Stephen Battaglio (Los Angeles Times)
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2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services
https://apnews.com/article/italy-gaza-protests-meloni-2-million-0fcc2fc85f53209100beb3dbff1256a9?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Slovak lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ constitutional amendments
Lawmakers in Slovakia have approved amendments to their country’s constitution that will only recognize two genders — male and female — and prohibit same-sexBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Yesterday @mattgade posted a photo of a 1980s calculator discovered in a drawer that still works after nearly 50 years. That reminded me of 1980s pocket computer I kept in a drawer. Also that one still works; I had to change the batteries (CR2032 Li cells got a lot cheaper!).
This little wonder has a 4bit CPU and 2KiB RAM, is rated at 0.07W, is BASIC programmable, and can be used for complicated calculations with up to 25 variables.
#calculator #retrocomputing
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Congress let a key cybersecurity law expire this week, leaving US networks more vulnerable
https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/congress-let-a-key-cybersecurity-law-expire-this-week-leaving-us-networks-more-vulnerable-174529522.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Congress let a key cybersecurity law expire this week, leaving US networks more vulnerable
With the government shut down, it's unclear when CISA 2015 will be renewed.Will Shanklin (Engadget)
Sean McVay determined to fix Rams’ kicking game woes: It’s ‘a killer for us’
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2025-10-03/rams-kicking-woes-sean-mcvay-joshua-karty?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Sean McVay determined to fix Rams' kicking issues after 49ers loss
Rams coach Sean McVay knows kicking game woes have played a direct role in their two losses, including their 26-23 overtime heartbreaker to the 49ers.Gary Klein (Los Angeles Times)
Attorney General Bonta Sues El Cajon for Illegally Sharing License Plate Data with Out-of-State Law Enforcement
SAN DIEGO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against the City of El Cajon over its refusal to comply with state law prohibiting the sharing of license plate data with federal and out-of-state law enforcement agencies.State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
The best Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals include up to 50 percent off our favorite air fryers
https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-amazon-prime-day-kitchen-deals-include-up-to-50-percent-off-our-favorite-air-fryers-193009691.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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The best Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals include up to 50 percent off our favorite air fryers
We combed through Amazon's October Prime Day sale to find the best deals on kitchen gear like air fryers, Instant Pots and more.Amy Skorheim (Engadget)
10% of Earth's Land Is at Risk of Wildfire Disaster, Study Finds
https://gizmodo.com/10-of-earths-land-is-at-risk-of-wildfire-disaster-study-finds-2000667312?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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10% of Earth's Land Is at Risk of Wildfire Disaster, Study Finds
A new study found that climate change has driven a surge of “societally disastrous” wildfires over the last four decades, with 43% of the most costly events occurring in the last 10 years.Ellyn Lapointe (Gizmodo)
Hungarian President’s Kazakhstan visit: Budapest eyes hiking transports with Central Asia
BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 3. Following Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's trip to Budapest in November 2024, President of Hungary Tamas Sulyok made hisBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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A Trio of Badass Female Bagpipers From Different Continents Perform Celtic Covers of AC/DC Songs
A trio of female bagpipers from three continents played a Celtic cover of the AC/DC songs "Thunderstruck" and "It's a Long Way to the Top".Lori Dorn (Laughing Squid)
Did I say good morning this morning don’t remember anyway
good morning fedi cuties hope Friday Saturday or whatever it is today or tomorrow is lovely kisses 😘
Might as well combine my #3goodthings
#threegoodthings
1) I played some diablo 4
2) resurrected a couple of old Mac minis
3) had a peaceful day with no banging or crashing or drilling yay 🥳
so I knocked it out the park today yay 🎉
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