FOSS Weekly #25.38: GNOME 49 Release, KDE Drama, sudo vs sudo-rs, Local AI on Android and More Linux Stuff
We hit a major milestone on our Mastodon account. We crossed the 40,000 mark. It’s a pleasant surprise. We have a lot more people on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and even YouTube. But seeing this number on a non-mainstream platform like Mastodon gives a positive uplift🕺 💬 Let’s see what youContinue Reading
Today’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering schedule: September 18, 2025
This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page.Continue Reading
inepro Metering launches energy meter for EV charging stations
Netherlands-based inepro Metering has introduced its PRO380-Eichrecht energy meter, designed to comply with a German regulation requiring all public EV charging stations to have certified, calibrated electricity meters. The German calibration law, commonly known as Eichrecht, applies to all measuring devices. By including EV charging station meters, the regulation aimsContinue Reading
Disney’s ABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off air | REUTERS
Walt Disney-owned ABC said it was pulling ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off the air, after remarks by the show’s late-night host about Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparked harsh criticism by the head of the Federal Communications Commission. #News #USA #CharlieKirk #JimmyKimmel #The Traitor #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4n262hU 👉 Subscribe:Continue Reading
New Map Shows $29 Billion in Climate and Environment Grants Canceled or Frozen by The Traitor
Regarded as the culmination of decades of organizing for environmental justice, the Biden Administration’s sweeping community grant programs were quickly terminated by Traitor 47. By Dylan Baddour The The Traitor Administration has canceled or frozen more than $29 billion in community environmental and renewable energy grants awarded under the BidenContinue Reading
Toys can tell us a lot about how tech will change our lives
LEGO Mindstorms, PlayStation 2 and Furby all resonate today in their own way Column Twenty-five years ago this month I published a book called The Playful World that explored a simple idea: that the seeds of the future can be found in the present by considering the dazzling toys weContinue Reading
Microsoft thinks cloud PCs might be overkill, starts streaming just apps under Windows 365
As old-school virtual desktop player Omnissa distances itself further from VMware Microsoft thinks cloudy PCs might be overkill for some users, so has started streaming individual apps instead as part of its Windows 365 service.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Trans Athlete Chris Mosieron on World Duathalon Championships: This Race ‘Feels Particularly Heavy’ in an Era of Policy Rollbacks
Chris Mosier, an eight‑time member of Team USA and a pioneering transgender athlete, is preparing to return to international competition at the upcoming World Duathlon Championships. For Mosier, the race represents more than a test of endurance, it marks a deeply personal milestone in the face of rising anti‑trans policiesContinue Reading
Protester found not guilty of assault despite top Border Patrol official’s testimony
A misdemeanor assault case against Brayan Ramos-Brito was the first to go to trial after dozens of people were accused of impeding or attacking federal agents during protests against immigration enforcement in Los Angeles., Read MoreContinue Reading
Thai forces fire rubber bullets, tear gas in clash with Cambodian villagers
Cambodian authorities say at least 29 civilians were injured in encounter with Thai troops at contested border site., Cambodian authorities say at least 29 civilians have been injured in the encounter with Thai troops at a contested border site. Dozens of Cambodian civilians were injured when Thailand’s military used tearContinue Reading
Photos: Afghan returnees struggle amid economic and climate crises
The fragile economy is struggling to absorb the influx as millions return home after being ejected by Iran and Pakistan., Herat, Afghanistan – At the Islam Qala border, the relentless wind carries stinging dust that clings to skin as temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), transforming theContinue Reading
Headlines for September 17, 2025
Israel Intensifies Bombing of Gaza City, Killing 37 Palestinians Today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Testifies at Corruption Trial, Spain Cancels Major Arms Contract with Israel, Thousands of Protesters in Jerusalem March to Netanyahu’s Residence Calling for End to Gaza War, Israeli Military Strikes Yemeni Port of Hodeidah, Four PeopleContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: ICC did not dismiss crimes against humanity case against Duterte
Claim: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially dismissed the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim has 1,100 views and 82 likes as of writing. It was uploaded on a YouTube channel claiming to beContinue Reading