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Japan's Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion
This news broke a few days ago and promptly received broad bipartisan backlash. It doesn’t seem clear if this buyout will be tolerated on national security grounds.
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Japan's Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion
This news broke a few days ago and promptly received broad bipartisan backlash. It doesn’t seem clear if this buyout will be tolerated on national security grounds.
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Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years after she was convicted of trafficking 31 grams of heroin
Singapore hanging its weight on an antiquated, inhumane justice system while the world evolves towards rehabilitative models is downright disturbing. Death penalties for drug offenses are an archaic, blunt instrument to tackle a complex issue, punishing the vulnerable pawns rather than the kingpins of the trade.
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17-year-old U.S. national team racer Magnus White killed by driver in Colorado - Canadian Cycling Magazine
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It’s indeed a tragic situation. The deaths in Colorado might be related to the fact that the area is a popular training location for cyclists, particularly because of the high elevation, which can be beneficial for training the body to perform under lower oxygen conditions. This could lead to a higher number of cyclists on the roads, and subsequently, a greater risk of accidents.
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UK, Rishi Sunak's family firm signed a billion-dollar deal with BP before PM opened new North Sea licences - [August 2023]
Things like this should ruin a career and tarnish a name.
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Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years after she was convicted of trafficking 31 grams of heroin
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No one is forcing Singapore to execute those who the rest of the world views at petty criminals.
We’re not talking about drug kingpins here.
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Joining China's Belt and Road was an 'atrocious' decision, Italian minister says
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I’m sure the politicians who sold out their people are doing nicely for themselves.
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UK will rejoin EU in future, says Tony Blair
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The pound is not just a currency, it’s a symbol of British sovereignty and independence. Will the UK be willing to trade the queen’s face on their banknotes for Euro symbols?
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Bobby Kotick to leave Activision Blizzard next week
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Phil Spencer
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Over 230 people get puzzling neurological disorder in Peru; emergency declared
My grandfather had GBS in the 80s. Absolutely terrifying. Unfortunately he lost his ability to walk and was forced into an early retirement.
It’s indescribably scary to watch a loved one’s body destroy itself while you and the doctors alike are wondering if this horrible disease will leave any part of them unscathed.
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Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years after she was convicted of trafficking 31 grams of heroin
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All I take from what you're saying is that it is easy for you to morally justify murdering someone that you don't know, much less harmed you.
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French minister says decoupling from China unrealistic
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I think it’s even simpler than that. China/SEA offered better profits for western businesses, who had no problem with squandering their nations wealth on sweat shops in a far away land. Politicians stand idly by while it happens as long as their paychecks arrive on time.
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Putin tells Poland any aggression against Belarus is attack on Russia
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Russian Factories Face Record Labor Shortages
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Niagara Falls from the U.S. side [OC]
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As a New Yorker even I cannot pretend that the Canadian view of Horseshoe Falls isn’t better.
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SteamOS will be coming to other handhelds before you can install it on your PC 'because right now, it's very, very tuned for Steam Deck'
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I’ve been thinking about this for some time, but rather smartphones as the form factor. It aligns with the trend of converging technologies, where devices are becoming more multifunctional, and users are seeking more flexibility and efficiency from their gadgets. It’s a future-forward vision that I believe will redefine personal computing.
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Climate activists spray paint over Walmart heiress's super yacht [1:02]
Would be wild to watch it sink.
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At least uBlock Origin is always up-to-date now
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YouTube ads are distinguishable at the dns level for now at least. For the optimal setup I recommend docker-compose on a raspi with watchtower. This setup will automatically keep everything up to date but requires a little docker knowledge. Here’s some documentation:
https://github.com/pi-hole/docker-pi-hole https://github.com/containrrr/watchtower
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It's a 'massive student debt strike' activist says, as millions of borrowers still aren't making payments
Politics aside, as someone who defaulted on student loans years ago, don’t do that. It is a decision that will follow you for a ridiculously long time with little recourse.
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Macron's bid to join BRICS summit signals rift with G7 - Expert
Macron’s move might well be a double-edged sword. On one hand, seeking cooperation with the BRICS nations can diversify France’s diplomatic ties. On the other, if he continues to alienate his traditional Western allies and domestically neglects the concerns of laborers and unionists, he risks finding himself without a robust support network when it’s most needed. The disenchanted masses, left with their “eat the rich” signs, could become his only audience.
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New World outlines a partial roadmap for the first few months of 2024
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Max level gear grind and absence of any endgame content.