Selective sisterhood: How imperial feminism chooses which women deserve a voice. In today’s media ecosystem, women do not appear as human beings with complex lives and contexts; they appear as symbols, activated or erased depending on political utility. https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/blog/selective-sisterhood--how-imperial-feminism-chooses-which-wo #politics

As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly.

Inquirer.com

As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly

A group calling itself the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense showed up at a protest this week carrying weapons.

#usa #uspol

The looming US annexation of Greenland is a calculated act of political symbolism. It serves to discipline European vassals through public humiliation, signalling a definitive shift from multilateral pretense to aggressive unilateralism. This move exposes the weakness and strategic dependence of Europe, accelerating the fragmentation of the American-led international order.

Greenland and the End of the American-Led Order

A strategic humiliation of Europe reveals the collapsing foundations of the Western alliance

#geopolitics #greenland #usa #europe #eu

East coast could soon get rolling blackouts during summer because data centers have pushed electric grid to the limit.

The Independent

East coast could see rolling blackouts as data centers strain the electric grid

PJM, which services nearly 70 million Americans, could be forced to trigger blackouts during periods of high demand

#usa #technology

China installs the world's first 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine. The turbine can generate enough electricity to power about 44,000 homes.

New record: China installs world

China installs world

#technology #cleanenergy #china #renewableenergy

The viral Chinese "kill line" meme critiques the fragile American Dream, describing the thin financial buffer where one shock like job loss or a medical bill triggers irreversible collapse. It highlights structural causes of extreme inequality, high costs, and a threadbare social safety net. For Chinese observers, it shatters the idealized image of America, revealing a disillusionment with U.S. soft power.

Xinhua Commentary: U.S. "kill line" mirrors rising Chinese disenchantment with America

Xinhua Commentary: U.S. "kill line" mirrors rising Chinese disenchantment with America-

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Linux desktop adoption is growing significantly, driven by Windows 10's end-of-life, user resistance to Windows 11's AI/interface changes, and hardware upgrade costs. Data suggests Linux's true share, including ChromeOS and "unknown" OSes, may exceed 11% in the US. Key drivers include gaming viability, improved ease of use, and privacy concerns. Linux is shifting from a hobbyist OS to a pragmatic choice for users seeking an alternative to Microsoft's ecosystem.

ZDNET

Why people keep flocking to Linux in 2025 (and it's not just to escape Windows)

By my count, Linux has over 11% of the desktop market. Here's how I got that number - and why people are making the leap.

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Bill and Hillary Clinton announced they would not comply with a subpoena demanding congressional testimony about their relationships Epstein.

the Guardian

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation

James Comer said he would move to hold former US president in contempt for not appearing for testimony

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