Meta was removed from the RE100 renewable energy scheme due to its reliance on fossil fuels for data centers. This highlights concerns about corporate environmental practices and the push for renewable energy adoption.
Two news articles report that a judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to create a database containing Americans' Social Security numbers and citizenship status. The move is seen as a significant legal setback for the administrati…
The thread discusses the withdrawal of Platner from the US Senate race in Maine, indicating a significant development in the political landscape of the state. This event may affect the balance of power and the upcoming election dynamics.
The thread discusses the killing of a six-year-old Palestinian girl, Habiba Omar Abu Qasem, and her parents in a strike on their home in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza Strip. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict and its impact on civilian live…
The thread discusses a $9.7 billion Pentagon contract awarded to Dell, which occurred after Donald Trump acquired stock in the company and publicly praised it. Ethics experts highlight the potential conflict of interest due to Trump's finan…
The thread discusses how data centers are expected to increase electricity costs for consumers and businesses in 13 states due to a power auction by a grid operator. The issue highlights the financial impact of data centers on energy market…
The thread discusses a secret Meta project called Cannes, where contractors posed as minors to test competitors' AI chatbots with harmful prompts. The project involved sending explicit content and suicide-related queries to rival AI systems…
Native American tribes have reached an agreement to secure their rights to Colorado River water, but four states are opposing the deal, fearing it would allow tribes to lease water to downstream cities. The issue highlights tensions between…
The thread discusses BBC's exposure of Russia's alleged use of torture prisons in Ukraine, highlighting accounts of torture and sexual violence by jailers and officials. This raises concerns about human rights violations and the treatment o…
The thread discusses the #biofuel boom in #Brazil, highlighting its negative impacts such as #deforestation, #food insecurity, #indigenous land-grabbing, and #ecocide, while criticizing it as a #climate saviour. It calls for a #Boycottpalmo…
The author discusses a piece arguing for a positive outlook on current global challenges, suggesting it offers an antidote to cynicism and declinism. The author removes the paywall to increase accessibility.
The thread emphasizes the need to prevent fossil fuel burning both in the past and future to avoid repeating mistakes. It calls for collective action to address this issue.
The thread discusses efforts to revive the Chat Control 1.0 proposal, which aims to legalise the scanning of private digital communications, including encrypted messages and photos. The posts highlight concerns about privacy rights and digi…
Ukrainian long-range drones attacked a major Russian oil refinery in the Moscow region, causing significant damage and disrupting fuel supply. The attack is linked to Zelensky's vow to respond to an earlier attack on the Pechersk Lavra. The…
The thread discusses the death of Lebanese environmental activist Mona Khalil, who was injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting her home and the Orange House Project in southern Lebanon. The posts highlight her dedication to environmental …
A federal judge in California ruled that ICE agents cannot make arrests in any US courthouse, impacting immigration enforcement practices. The decision affects how ICE interacts with immigrants during courthouse hearings nationwide.
The thread discusses concerns about AI's accuracy and reliability, highlighting instances where AI systems are making errors with increasing confidence, as reported by Axios.
The thread discusses a court order releasing $5 million in damages to E Jean Carroll from Donald Trump, with the Supreme Court declining to hear his appeal. The posts highlight the legal outcome and Trump's attempt to delay the payment.
The EU Parliament has quickly reactivated an outdated regulation allowing for the scanning of chats, which has sparked controversy. This action is seen as a move to maintain control over digital communications, raising concerns about privac…
A journal retracted two 1940s papers by Max Planck, with links now leading to blank pages. Science historians argue the retraction is due to the papers being intellectually unacceptable.
The thread discusses how the Trump administration openly discussed establishing a dictatorship internally, and explores the implications for the regime and MAGA after Trump. The author provides a German version of their newsletter on this t…
The thread discusses President Zelenskyy's commemoration of Ukraine's Constitution Day, emphasizing the role of the Ukrainian people in shaping the nation's constitutional and democratic identity, and the importance of their collective effo…
The thread discusses President Trump's financial disclosures revealing he earned approximately $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency businesses last year. This information is reported by multiple news outlets and highlights potential concerns ab…
The thread discusses Trump's imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including hockey sticks, milk, alcohol, and cheese, citing trade disputes. This action has implications for bilateral trade relations and economic impacts on both cou…
The thread highlights a urgent need for financial assistance to cover the dental treatment costs for a 7-year-old boy in Gaza, emphasizing the severe tooth decay and the family's inability to afford the $300 required. The posts call for don…