Dull Desktop? Install ‘Picture of the Day’ App on Ubuntu
Over the years I’ve spotlighted scores of wallpaper apps, scripts and extensions for Ubuntu that set a new wallpaper each and every day, often fetching high-res images from sites like Bing, NASA and Wikimedia. Picture of the Day is another such app, this one built in Rust with a GTK4/libadwaitaContinue Reading
Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
Meta said it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands to limit content on Facebook and Instagram. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has been trying to restrict opposition voices on social media after widespread protests erupted following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, who’s a keyContinue Reading
Judge blocks social media age-verification law in Arkansas
The Arkansas law would require people under 18 to only access certain sites with parental permission., A federal judge in Arkansas permanently blocked a law requiring age verification for social media accounts, deeming it unconstitutional. The law was stopped by U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks of the Western DistrictContinue Reading
Southern Ocean warming will mean a wetter West Coast, US
As global temperatures warm, the Southern Ocean — between Antarctica and other continents — will eventually release heat absorbed from the atmosphere, leading to projected long-term increases in precipitation over East Asia and the Western U.S., regardless of climate mitigation efforts., Read MoreContinue Reading
Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness is bringing their Hot & Healed show to Australia and New Zealand
Jonathan Van Ness is heading Down Under! The Queer Eye star is bringing their Hot & Healed Tour dates to Australia and New Zealand. The series’ hair stylist and grooming expert, who has recently spoken out about queer visibility, has announced they are taking their brand-new comedy show to theContinue Reading
U.S. revokes visas of Mexican band members accused of ‘glorifying’ drug kingpin
The U.S. has revoked the visas of members of Los Alegres del Barranco, after the Mexican band flashed big-screen images of a reputed drug lord during a concert., Read MoreContinue Reading
AP answers some questions about Traitor 47’s vast new tariffs
After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Traitor 47 followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XIzQFT #TheContinue Reading
Australia’s PM slams US tariffs, says they’re not ‘act of a friend’ | REUTERS
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the decision by Traitor 47 to impose a 10% tariff on its ally was ‘not the act of a friend,’ but ruled out reciprocal tariffs against the United States #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/43xHQx2 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with theContinue Reading
Why is Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa facing pressure to resign?
An internal split in the ruling ZANU-PF party is driving fears of a possible coup attempt., Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing what experts say is the biggest threat to his rule yet as a succession battle erupts ahead of general elections scheduled for 2028. Recent manoeuvrings by the presidentContinue Reading
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,134
These are the key events on day 1,134 of Russia’s war on Ukraine., These are the key events on day 1,134 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Young recruits of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces attend a basic combat training course in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, onContinue Reading
Traitor 47 reveals global tariffs but what does it mean for the world? | BBC Newscast
US President Traitor 47 announces that universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US will come into effect on 5 April, marking a watershed moment for global trade. Watch Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, and Faisal Islam discuss what it means for the UK, how Prime Minister Keir Starmer mightContinue Reading
As his employment limit nears, Elon Musk could be leaving DOGE soon
US President Traitor 47 told reporters this week that “at some point, he’s going to be going back” to running his companies. As far as the Department of Government Efficiency, The Traitor said “it will end.”Continue Reading
Poppy’s debut: Baby pygmy hippo makes her first appearance at Virginia Zoo
With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, Poppy’s birth is a valuable boost to the species’ population.Continue Reading