I’ve noticed that ads are absolutely everywhere, and wanted to post this to disillusion some of the places we see ads but don’t realize. It would be harder to make a list of places you don’t see ads....
Exactly, I was ok with Facebook showing me untargetted ads. But when they removed the option and forced me to either accept targeted ads or pay €30 a moth to go free, i deleted my accounts on all of metas platforms. Its more lonely but i get to read a lot more books and have less futile discussions
Edit: There’s a lot of people in the comment section who clearly didn’t read the article so let me clarify that no, this is not about Judge Aileen Cannon. Read. The. Damn. Article.
The French National Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a bill aimed at restricting the manufacture and sale of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” The MPs, backed by the government, voted to exclude kitchen utensils from the scope of the text....
Erin Gore, the WCK chief executive, said: “This is not only an attack against WCK, this is an attack on humanitarian organisations showing up in the most dire of situations where food is being used as a weapon of war. This is unforgivable.”...
A 63-hour-long marathon of GPS jamming attacks disrupted global satellite navigation systems for hundreds of aircraft flying through the Baltic region – and Russia is thought to be responsible...
I don’t know really… carving up Africa, did not really work too well. Although it does make sense to divide it into smaller independent regions, I don’t see this happening to other mega countries like China, USA, India etc.
What’s everyone’s opinion on a VPN provider? I’ve used Nord for a long time, but my subscription is up next month and I’m exploring my options. I use a vpn 24/7 on my laptop and most of the time on my phone as does much of the family....
I am sorry to ping you again, superior user, but i feel obliged to mention that it had been a far smaller inconvenience for you to list the three alternatives that you meant, instead of suggesting people look it up and then guess what you meant. especially when you suggest that Nord is not one of them. You insinuate that you have some knowledge others dont.
Teasing it like this only proves your personality not your knowledge
Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. "It is written,” he said to them, “ ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”
I understand your point. But if risks were to be considered, then there are other factors I think are more pressing (such as age, private companies, stock trade etc). The risk of doing something can’t be a factor. Having done something should
Well, Israel has just blocked any UNRWA convoys from entering Gaza so I guess what we need to focus on now is maybe stop Israel from continuing their genocide
In indeed is an economical and political issue. It seems like there is enough money and resources to support the elder people. It is just accumulated in the hands of corporations that are only valued by their growth. I hope that the negative growth can rub off onto companies too, so that they are valued for their stable income instead of needing to grow
President Biden told a Democratic lawmaker and members of his Cabinet after the State of the Union address that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that they will need to have a “come-to-Jesus meeting.”...
Chechnya bans all music deemed too fast or too slow (edition.cnn.com)
Authorities in the Russian Republic of Chechnya have announced a ban on music that they consider too fast or slow.
Where are places you see ads?
I’ve noticed that ads are absolutely everywhere, and wanted to post this to disillusion some of the places we see ads but don’t realize. It would be harder to make a list of places you don’t see ads....
Getting People Onto a Good Messaging App
Folks, I have finally figured it out....
'There will be a civil war': Trump fans rage after Georgia judge orders trial to proceed (www.rawstory.com)
Edit: There’s a lot of people in the comment section who clearly didn’t read the article so let me clarify that no, this is not about Judge Aileen Cannon. Read. The. Damn. Article.
Ted Cruz Is Getting Nervous He's Going to Lose His Senate Seat (www.rollingstone.com)
The Texas senator’s questionable podcast deal with iHeartMedia is raising eyebrows amid his increasingly desperate fundraising efforts...
France votes to ban ‘forever chemicals,’ exempting frying pans (www.politico.eu)
The French National Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a bill aimed at restricting the manufacture and sale of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” The MPs, backed by the government, voted to exclude kitchen utensils from the scope of the text....
JK Rowling, Joe Rogan and Elon Musk are fuming over Scotland’s hate crime law (www.politico.eu)
It was no April Fool’s joke....
‘The machine did it coldly’: Israel used AI to identify 37,000 Hamas targets (www.theguardian.com)
Seven Gaza aid workers including UK, US and Australian citizens killed in Israeli strike, charity says (www.theguardian.com)
Erin Gore, the WCK chief executive, said: “This is not only an attack against WCK, this is an attack on humanitarian organisations showing up in the most dire of situations where food is being used as a weapon of war. This is unforgivable.”...
Unprecedented GPS jamming attack affects 1600 aircraft over Europe (www.newscientist.com)
A 63-hour-long marathon of GPS jamming attacks disrupted global satellite navigation systems for hundreds of aircraft flying through the Baltic region – and Russia is thought to be responsible...
Thoughts on VPN providers?
What’s everyone’s opinion on a VPN provider? I’ve used Nord for a long time, but my subscription is up next month and I’m exploring my options. I use a vpn 24/7 on my laptop and most of the time on my phone as does much of the family....
Georgia GOP Official Who Whined About Stolen Election Voted Illegally Nine Times (www.thedailybeast.com)
Donald Trump selling Bibles sparks fury from Christians—"Blasphemous grift" (www.newsweek.com)
Former President Donald Trump’s latest venture selling Bibles has sparked the fury of Christians....
Eric Trump Says Lenders He Hit for Half-Billion Dollars in Father's Bond Scramble 'Were Laughing' (www.rollingstone.com)
The younger Trump told Maria Bartiromo that securing a bond for Donald Trump ahead of Monday’s deadline has been a challenge...
Congress Continues UNRWA Funding Cut Until 2025, Enforcing Famine in Gaza (truthout.org)
Humanity will shrink in the future: 97% of countries will experience negative growth by 2100 (english.elpais.com)
Full list of Donald Trump's properties Letitia James is about to take (www.newsweek.com)
These 9 House Republicans voted against a resolution condemning the Russian abduction of Ukrainian children (www.businessinsider.com)
The House passed a resolution on Tuesday condemning the Russian abduction of Ukrainian children....
“I would be forced to mortgage”: Trump melts down on Truth Social as lawyers admit he can’t get bond (www.salon.com)
Trump fears he may have to “sell Great Assets, perhaps at Fire Sale prices”...
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Israel again massacres Palestinian civilians who had gathered to obtain humanitarian aid in Gaza (euromedmonitor.org)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/17439723...
The 10-year-old boy who has become the face of starvation in Gaza (www.smh.com.au)
Time has changed (feddit.de)
Biden on hot mic: ‘Come-to-Jesus meeting’ with Netanyahu on the way (thehill.com)
President Biden told a Democratic lawmaker and members of his Cabinet after the State of the Union address that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that they will need to have a “come-to-Jesus meeting.”...
Israeli rabbi says ‘kill everyone in Gaza, including babies’ (thecradle.co)
Spineless Mitch McConnell Immediately Bends the Knee to Trump (newrepublic.com)
Mitch McConnell has announced his endorsement of Donald Trump for president....
Failing to install Mint on Boot. Not Found (lemmy.world)
I have created an USB key with Mint, but when I boot from it I get a few lines of errors...