A colossal asteroid once boiled the oceans. It also did the unexpected. -

Mashable

A colossal asteroid once boiled the oceans. It also did the unexpected.

Earth had a violent past.

"It boiled the oceans, drove global darkness for years to decades, and stoked unimaginable tsunamis (thousands of meters deep) that shredded coastal seafloors." sounds serious...

Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows #Musk and #Zuckerberg to run riot -

the Guardian

Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows Musk and Zuckerberg to run riot | John Naughton

The megalomaniacs who control X and Facebook are only able to pollute the public sphere and undermine democracy because of our deference to money

"The megalomaniacs who control X and Facebook are only able to pollute the public sphere and undermine democracy because of our deference to money"

‘Israel is trying to erase our presence’: Palestinians say ‘generals’ plan’ to clear north Gaza is under way -

the Guardian

‘Israel is trying to erase our presence’: Palestinians say ‘generals’ plan’ to clear north Gaza is under way

Many believe new offensive, along with tightening of siege, is following blueprint for removing remaining population

then they will do the centre, then the south, then #gaza won't exist #israel

#UN rights chief says 'darkest moment' of Israel's war on #Gaza is unfolding in the north -

the Guardian

Blasts reported near Imam Khomeini international airport in Iran – as it happened

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"Unimaginably, the situation is getting worse by the day. The Israeli government’s policies and practices in northern Gaza risk emptying the area of all Palestinians."

#NHS would be hit by 'significant' costs if UK loses EU data status, warn Lords -

Lords warn UK government not to jeopardize EU data status

: As another government yet again seeks to reform UK GDPR, legislators say data must continue to flow

"As another government yet again seeks to reform UK GDPR, legislators say data must continue to flow" #brexit #adequacy

#Huawei makes divorce from Android official with #HarmonyOS NEXT launch -

Huawei’s HarmonyOS NEXT launch marks a divorce from Android

Another step toward tech independence for China – on the day Tim Cook came to town

"Unlike previous iterations of HarmonyOS, HarmonyOS NEXT no longer supports #Android apps."

Trump files extraordinary complaint claiming election meddling by UK Labour party -

the Guardian

Trump files extraordinary complaint claiming election meddling by UK Labour party

Allegation references LinkedIn post saying 100 party staffers were headed to US to campaign for Harris

"Allegation references LinkedIn post saying 100 party staffers were headed to US to campaign for Harris" #trump is such whining weakling

‘I can do the same job as a man’: #Ukraine’s first frontline female commander on war, grief – and her hope for the future .

the Guardian

‘I can do the same job as a man’: Ukraine’s first frontline female commander on war, grief – and her hope for the future

Yulia Mykytenko leads a platoon of men in a reconnaissance and attack unit – and has already lost her husband, father and many friends in the dev...

'Yulia Mykytenko leads a platoon of men in a reconnaissance and attack unit – and has already lost her husband, father and many friends in the devastating war. In her memoir, she writes that she was always destined for combat'

#Paris #SUV driver charged with #murder after cyclist run over -

the Guardian

Paris SUV driver charged with murder after cyclist run over

Motorist accused of deliberately targeting 27-year-old Paul Varry in road rage incident

"SUV driver told police a “clumsy movement” had led to the cyclist’s death." yeah, right, sure...

#Ukraine war briefing: US sanctions #China firms over ‘complete attack #drones made for Russia’ -

the Guardian

Ukraine war briefing: US sanctions China firms over ‘complete attack drones made for Russia’

First ever action over a ready-to-use weapons system made in China rather than parts for Russia to build one, says Washington; Zelenskiy touts vict...

"First ever action over a ready-to-use weapons system made in China rather than parts for Russia to build one, says Washington"