World Bank releases $290 mn for Ukraine to support small and medium-sized businesses
Ukraine has received $290 million from the World Bank under the RISE project (Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Enterprise), the Ministry of Economy reports. In November 2024, the World Bank announced a new $593 million program in Ukraine to strengthen the private sector. The program aims to support 20,000 small andContinue Reading
Sharks and Rays Gain Landmark Protections as Nations Move to Curb International Trade
Governments agreed to ban or restrict international trade in shark meat, fins and other products for more than 70 species threatened with extinction due to overfishing; implementation and enforcement of new safeguards is key for the animals’ survival. By Teresa Tomassoni For the first time, global governments have agreed toContinue Reading
Liverpool vs Brighton: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups, Salah
Holders Liverpool host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday but the spotlight is on ongoing Mohamed Salah saga., Who: Liverpool vs Brighton What: English Premier League Where: Anfield in Liverpool, United Kingdom When: Saturday, December 9, at 3pm (15:00) How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on AlContinue Reading
Flooding destroys few remaining possessions of Palestinians in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza fled bombardment with what little they could carry. Those items are now destroyed by flooding., NewsFeed “The tents are gone, the clothes are gone, our food is gone.” Displaced Palestinians in Gaza fled Israeli bombardment with what little they could carry. Those items are now waterlogged andContinue Reading
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Review: Is This the Linux Distro of the Year 2025?
After years of development, System76’s Rust-based desktop delivers., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
Cinnamon 6.6 Release Sets the Tone for the Next Linux Mint Release
The update also introduces notification badges and theme categorization., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
All new ChargePoint hardware now supports the Plug & Charge seamless EV charging standard
EVSE supplier and charging network operator ChargePoint has announced that its entire current hardware portfolio now supports Plug & Charge technology. Plug & Charge, based on the ISO 15118-20 communication standard, simplifies charging for EV drivers. Instead of navigating proprietary apps or dealing with credit card readers (both common pointsContinue Reading
Cinnamon 6.4 Brings Visual Overhaul: Key Features
A polished and revamped desktop experience arrives with Cinnamon 6.4 desktop. For months, the Linux Mint team has been steadily improving their flagship – Cinnamon 6.4, a desktop environment update that’s not just incremental, but transformative. This release isn’t just a collection of tweaks; it’s a refined experience designed toContinue Reading
Hioki launches RM3546 meter for busbar welding quality control
Hioki has announced the RM3546 Resistance Meter, a high-precision measurement instrument designed for electric vehicle and energy storage system battery manufacturing. The RM3546 targets nanohm-class resistance measurement, supporting the growing quality demands of high-volume battery production lines. The RM3546 offers 1-nanohm resolution within a 1,000 microohm range, using the Advanced-OffsetContinue Reading
Meet the Photographer Shaping Modern Male Art
In the first installment of our conversation with Canadian photographer Chris Teel, we explore his early inspirations, his shift from corporate life into full-time creativity, and debut a curated selection of images from his extensive portfolio. For decades, long before conversations about body autonomy became mainstream, Chris has been quietlyContinue Reading
From Rosa Parks to National Parks: The Traitor’s Racism and Bigotry Demand Resistance
This month marks the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. Her courageous act triggered the historic Montgomery bus boycott, launched the career of a young preacher named Martin Luther King, Jr., and changed the world.Continue Reading
Trying To End the Power Suck
Over 230 national and community groups across the U.S. have called on Congress for an immediate nationwide halt on building new data centers until strong new safeguards against the environmental, economic and social impacts of artificial intelligence are in place. Such a ban would stop the AI boom in itsContinue Reading
Minnesota Was Promised to Us
Last week, Traitor 47 , in a speech in front of hundreds of spectators, decided to brand Somali immigrants and their American-born descendants “garbage” and ridiculed their home country. However, it seems that the president didn’t know who he was messing with, as Somalis, rather than taking it on theContinue Reading