A strange ancient foot reveals a hidden human cousin
Researchers have finally assigned a strange 3.4-million-year-old foot to Australopithecus deyiremeda, confirming that Lucy’s species wasn’t alone in ancient Ethiopia. This hominin had an opposable big toe for climbing but still walked upright in a distinct style. Isotope tests show it ate different foods from A. afarensis, revealing clear ecologicalContinue Reading
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
Black Friday shoppers spend more time looking for deals but less money amid economic angst
Shoppers in the Los Angeles area and across the country, battered by confusing tariffs and costly goods, are expected to spend less this holiday shopping season., Read MoreContinue Reading
Germany locks in its 2026 budget | DW News
Here are the key numbers/takeaways from Germany’s 2026 budget passed today. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #germany #budget #defenseContinue Reading
Why I Support the Starbucks Strike
Starbucks is notorious for its low wages and union-busting behavior. I stand in solidarity with the thousands of Starbucks workers on strike across the country for a fair contract.Continue Reading
Protests against US military presence, security deals in Panama
Dozens of Panamanians gathered outside the foreign ministry in Panama City on November 27 to protest what they saw as growing U.S. military involvement in the country, according to organizers from Frenadeso, the National Front for the Defense of Economic and Social Rights in Panama. #Panama #US #UnitedStates #Military #ProtestContinue Reading
N.C. Regulators Say The Traitor’s Proposed Repeal of the Endangerment Finding Would Increase ‘Criteria’ Air Pollutants
The endangerment finding allows the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases—the primary cause of climate change—under the Clean Air Act. If the finding is repealed, Charlotte’s annual air pollution could increase by as much as 940 tons. By Lisa Sorg There was a time when the air pollution in Charlotte, NorthContinue Reading
Could conscription return in Europe?
France announces new military service plans weeks after Germany., France announces new military service plans weeks after Germany. France says it will reintroduce a form of voluntary military service in response to growing tensions with Russia. The announcement comes weeks after Germany said it plans to assess young people’s suitabilityContinue Reading
Palestinians forced into lockdown as Israel’s West Bank assault continues
Save the Children says Palestinians are sheltering at home as Israeli raids injure dozens and lead to mass arrests., Save the Children says Palestinians are sheltering at home as Israeli raids injure dozens and lead to mass arrests. Entire Palestinian communities have been forced into lockdown in parts of theContinue Reading
KDE Plasma 6.8 Set to Drop X11 Support Completely
A growing number of Linux desktop environments (DEs) are moving towards Wayland, the modern display protocol designed to replace the aging X11 window system. X11 has been the foundation of Linux graphical interfaces for over three decades now, but it carries significant technical debt and security limitations that Wayland aimsContinue Reading
Clarios acquires Maxwell Technologies to advance its supercapacitor portfolio
Clarios, a supplier of low-voltage energy storage solutions, has announced the acquisition of Maxwell Technologies, a manufacturer of supercapacitor cells and modules. Clarios says this acquisition will enhance its position in high-performance, short-duration energy storage. Specific terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Maxwell Technologies’ supercapacitors are engineered toContinue Reading
Dabaja Brothers and ChargePoint aim to eliminate EV fast charging deserts in metro Detroit
Ubiquitous EV charging provider ChargePoint has announced plans to build a new public EV charging site in Canton, Michigan for the Dabaja Brothers Development Group, a metro Detroit real estate development company. Dabaja Brothers will own and operate the new charging site, and plans to open ChargePoint fast charging stationsContinue Reading
11 Queer and Queer-Friendly Christmas Destinations in the U.S.
The holidays can be complicated for LGBTQ+ folks, sometimes family tables don’t feel welcoming, and a change of scenery makes the season brighter. Across the U.S., cities big and small offer queer and queer-friendly celebrations that mix traditional cheer with community spirit. Whether you want a small-town Christmas market, aContinue Reading