KDE Plasma sets date to dump X11 as Wayland push accelerates
If that’s a step too far, then there are new versions of CDE – and tmux The oldest of the open source Linux desktops is planning its final steps away from X11, while an even older Unix desktop is getting freshened up.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Windows keeps obsolete strings forever to avoid breaking translations
Another reason why the OS seems to swell with every update Changing text in Microsoft Windows requires freezing string updates well before code changes stop, often leading to strange wording that persists for years.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Final crystal set on this year’s New Year’s Eve Ball in New York | REUTERS
The last crystal for the New Year’s Eve ‘Constellation Ball’ has been installed at One Times Square in New York. Measuring 12.5 feet in diameter and weighing 12,350 pounds, it is the largest NYE Ball yet. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #newyork #unitedstates #constellationball #newyear #newyearseve 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up withContinue Reading
The river blocking Russia’s path to Kramatorsk—and the crude fix that might work
Struggling to cross a small river north of Myrnohrad, Russian forces may be deploying a new kind of bridgelayer: an up-armored Russian turtle tank with a short metal span attached to its front. The kind of span that, hastily dropped over the narrowest stretch of a small river, could helpContinue Reading
He vowed to “atone” for Russia’s sins. Ukraine’s most controversial Russian commander died fighting against Putin
Two weeks ago, Denis Kapustin was asked why he, a Russian, fights for Ukraine. His answer: to atone with his life for the evil his compatriots have inflicted. On the night of 26-27 December, an FPV drone killed him on the Zaporizhzhia front. He was 41. The Russian Volunteer CorpsContinue Reading
Is It True That The Boeing 747-400 Is Powered By 757 Engines?
Boeing 747-400 and the Boeing 757 variants. These aircraft defined commercial aviation in the 1980s and quickly became very popular among airlines all over the world. The Boeing 747 had been around for about 20 years when the -400 variant was introduced, but the 757 was a new product ofContinue Reading
How Many Boeing 737 MAXs Does Air Canada Operate?
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has become a key aircraft in modern airline fleets, offering improved fuel efficiency, extended range, and updated onboard technology compared to earlier generations of the 737. Designed for short- and medium-haul routes, the aircraft allows airlines to reduce operating costs while maintaining flexibility across domesticContinue Reading
Villa come back at Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man City win again
Aston Villa win 2-1 at Chelsea in the English Premier League, while leaders Arsenal and Man City maintain pace., Aston Villa’s latest comeback win has highlighted coach Unai Emery’s remarkable record of turning around games, which has put his side firmly in the Premier League title race. After Saturday’s 2-1Continue Reading
Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country
If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would ‘face a more decisive response’, Pezeshkian warns., If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would ‘face a more decisive response’, Pezeshkian warns. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the United States, Israel and EuropeContinue Reading
Animation: Time for Some Reflection
Continuing a Truthdig holiday tradition that began in 2008, we bring you a handmade animated message of gratitude and good tidings. This year’s theme, “A House of Mirrors,” captures the challenges facing independent media and our beleaguered democracy. It also reflects the importance of affirming truth in turbulent times. PleaseContinue Reading
Aerial video captures eruption of snowy Mount Etna
Aerial video captures eruption of snowy Mount Etna, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
How The Traitor’s Corruption Will Backfire
The Traitor’s corruption is unlike anything I’ve ever seen: completely centered on one man’s narcissitic bloviation.Continue Reading
British panto production blends holiday tradition with Muslim culture and humor
Pantomime, or panto, is a family comedy filled with fairy tales, music, slapstick and audience participation and is a holiday season staple across the UK. This year, one production is selling out a retelling of “Snow White” that blends classic panto with Muslim culture and humor, and even teases itsContinue Reading