Food insecurity goes up in the summer among kids in Toronto. A new city program aims to help
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/summer-food-insecurity-toronto-1.7576529?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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People getting divorced are setting up gift registries. Don't roll your eyes just yet
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/divorce-registry-financial-costs-splitting-up-1.7576502?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Israel wants Gaza to be ‘land without a people’
Netanyahu is not interested in a ceasefire, according to Adnan Hayajneh, professor of International Relations at Qatar University.
“There’s no hope that the ceasefire will continue” after all the captives are released, when Israel will return to “the same old story of killing the Palestinians”.
Panic in Ireland as country named Europe’s ‘worst’ place to live | World | News
Ireland has been named as one of Europe’s worst places to live in, particularly for young people attempting to rent a property.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Estonia holds song event to celebrate freedom, shows solidarity with Ukraine
People in Estonia, a neighbor of Russia, have celebrated their hard-won freedom at a song festival and also showed solidarity with Ukraine.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Deadly heatwaves are the new reality – we need to transform the UK’s cities and towns to survive them
While we work towards net zero, we also need to adapt. And we can pay for cooling measures like splash pads and trees by taxing the worst polluters, says green campaigner Hannah MartinHannah Martin (The Guardian)
Dear Abby: I’m shocked by what was said when my brother didn’t know I was listening
https://www.silive.com/advice/2025/07/dear-abby-im-shocked-by-what-was-said-when-my-brother-didnt-know-i-was-listening.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Dear Abby: I’m shocked by what was said when my brother didn’t know I was listening
I was on the phone for a few minutes before he know we'd connected. Now I don't know what to say.Abigail Van Buren (silive)
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How to stop your LG or Samsung smart TV from tracking you
Even when used as a monitor for your Mac, an LG or Samsung smart TV will periodically capture what's on screen and send it to company servers. Here's how to stop that terrible behavior.Andrew Orr (AppleInsider)
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Why is there no life on Mars? Rover finds a clue
Why is Mars barren and uninhabitable, while life has always thrived here on our relatively similar planet Earth?Daniel Lawler (Phys.org)
Being my mom's medical proxy was heartbreaking, but I'd do it all over again
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-lynn-paulin-first-person-1.7571291?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Rēzekne to bring back free public transport for seniors / Article
The City Council's Finance and Budget Committee, which will meet on Friday, 4 July, at 11 a.m., plans to review the binding regulations "On travel fareBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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More than a majority of Americans now have a negative view of Israel, according to a recent poll, underscoring the fallout from Israel’s war on Gaza.
According to a Pew Research poll published on Tuesday, 53% of Americans now express an unfavourable opinion of Israel.
Young Republicans, those under the age of 50, especially, are now more likely to have an unfavourable view of Israel, with 50% polling in that direction.
‘The American system is being destroyed’: academics on leaving US for ‘scientific asylum’ in France
Almost 300 researchers have applied for for positions at Aix-Marseille University after Trump unleashed his attack on academiaAshifa Kassam (The Guardian)
From: blenderdumbass . org
In this video I show the process of extending a game world and how tedious it might be. The video is featuring @RowdyJoe who's Mastodon account you need to follow to sign the current petition.
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#DanisRace #MoriasRace #Game #UPBGE #blender3d #GTAClone #3D #project #gamedev #freesoftware #gnu #linux #opensource
La vie privée des utilisateurs de ProtonMail et d'autres services de messagerie et VPN hébergés en suisse menacé par un projet de loi.
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"“We will be delivering supplies + walking the line with our fellow union brothers and sisters in their ongoing fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job,” Peabody Firefighters union president wrote in a call to action for “solidarity.” bostonherald.com/2025/07/05/pe…"
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The image shows a can of matcha tea placed on a wooden surface. The can is predominantly light green with a white circular label in the center. The label features the word "MATCHA" in large, bold, green letters, with "JAPONSKA" written below it, indicating it is Japanese matcha. The brand name "Czas na Herbatę" is visible in a smaller, oval logo. The bottom of the label reads "UJICHÁ - UJI · KIOTO," suggesting the matcha is from Uji, Kyoto. The can has a silver top and is adorned with illustrations of matcha leaves. In the background, a kitchen setting is visible, with a stove and a white teapot.
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