A California city has agreed to pay $900,000 to a man who was subjected to a 17-hour police interrogation in which officers pressured him to falsely confess to murdering his father, who was alive....
I hope these disgusting cops get fired and prosecuted for what they did to this poor guy (and his dog). But that’s not how it seems to works. These scumbag will probably just get put on paid administrative leave until another police department recruits them. And then they will become a nightmare for the residents of a different location.
The US is split into three power grids: Eastern interconnected, Western interconnected, and Texan (because Texas’ strident Independence forbid them from connecting to other states, even though their power grid has failed spectacularly in recent years). (I bring up these three delineations to show that energy can be transferred over pretty large distances.)
As we know, the US is a geographically large country. But technically, power can be transferred from the middle of Utah, across Nevada, and into California. So power transmission distances can be pretty large.
There is energy loss for sure, so it’s not always especially efficient. But if Germany is generating so much solar power that it’s impacting their market costs, that shouldn’t be a massive hurdle. In essence, they should be able to sell electricity to Poland or Austria or other neighboring countries.
Maybe there are other reasons that restrict Germany from selling their surplus power. But I don’t think distance is it.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Friday, May 24, that he had decided to “sever the connection” between Spain’s diplomatic mission and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank over Madrid’s recognition of a Palestinian state....
It’s amazing how they’ve pissed away so much good will for the horrible acts they endured on Oct 7th, and they are now pariahs to the large majority of the international community. They are on a hell of a ‘victim to villain’ speed run.
Chelsea’s owners: “We’re going to axe/refuse to cooperate with a widely respected manager who dragged us into Europe with a ramshackle squad after a really rough start! I bet nobody else would do something this crazy!”
Man United’s owners: “Hold my beer!!!”
Seriously though, at least wait until after cup final before hinting at such a decision! How is this not going to totally unsettle their squad for a big match? Why don’t they just concede the cup to Man City before kickoff and be done with it!
Damn, I liked his documentaries. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the premise behind Super Size Me, he was excellent at his craft. And he seemed like a good guy.
For what it’s worth, Charles Watts has been very skeptical about this rumour. I hope he’s right. Rashford is very good player, and a great guy. But he is not what we need. I’m guessing this is his agent trying to shop him around, and using us to entice other clubs to make a bid. God knows the poor bastard wants to get the hell out of the red side of Manchester while Ten Haag is at the wheel.
A quick calculation reveals that, if we wanted to collect 10% of the Sun’s energy at the distance the Earth is from the Sun, we’d need a surface area equal to 1 billion Earths. And if we had a super-advanced technology that could make the megastructure only 10km thick, that’d mean we’d need about a million Earths worth...
With Chelsea, apparently the reason Pochetino leaving was by mutual consent was because they weren’t happy that he hadn’t pulled a miracle out of his arse (despite their strong finish to the season), and he wasn’t happy that Todd Boehly was refusing to give him a significant say in transfers.
Can’t say I blame Poch for wanting to go in that situation. I expect he’ll land on his feet. Meanwhile, Chelsea will continue to flounder while their clown of an owner is meddling.
Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state on 28 May, triggering an immediate response from Israel, which said it would retaliate by recalling its ambassadors from Dublin, Madrid and Oslo, and withholding vital funds from the Palestinian Authority....
Israel, which said it would retaliate by recalling its ambassadors from Dublin, Madrid and Oslo, and withholding vital funds from the Palestinian Authority.
The Israeli government (and many but not all Israeli people) will seize on any excuse they can to punish the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian people at this point. So tying such actions to the recent decisions of Ireland, Norway, Spain, or whoever else is very disingenuous.
They want all the Palestinians to suffer, and preferably disappear forever. These punitive steps are just a means to that end.
Thwaites, which already contributes 4% to global sea level rise, holds enough ice to raise sea levels by more than 2 feet. But because it also acts as a natural dam to the surrounding ice in West Antarctica, scientists have estimated its complete collapse could ultimately lead to around 10 feet of sea level rise.
I have no idea why anyone still goes to McDogsbreath (I’ll likely hear some reasons in responses to this comment, but I’ve heard them before and don’t buy them). Back in the day I rarely had positive experiences when I was dragged out there reluctantly. Plasticy food of subpar quality, and very uncomfortable, plastic furniture.
And in recent years, between the prices quadrupling, the limited menu for people who don’t like burgers, the shite Wi-Fi, and now them not even being willing to lose 10c on a relatively small % of customers who get a soda refill… Why go there at all! There are so many better fast food options than that disaster of a chain.
The more he talks about this topic the less enthused I am about his candidacy. I mean, the alternative is fucking horrible. But it would be nice to have a better choice than between ‘bad and terrible’, at least when it comes to foreign policy.
Steve Round’s departure before the start of this season was due to a disagreement with the other coaches, with his opinion being that Raya displacing Ramsdale would be disruptive to the squad.
Lovely sentiment from him, but he really owes us nothing. After a bit of a shakey start he’s proven himself to be a phenomenal signing. We’re all very excited to see what you and the rest of the lads do next season, Kai.
‘Psychologically tortured’: California city pays man nearly $1m after 17-hour police interrogation (www.theguardian.com)
A California city has agreed to pay $900,000 to a man who was subjected to a 17-hour police interrogation in which officers pressured him to falsely confess to murdering his father, who was alive....
Germany has too many solar panels, and it's pushed energy prices into negative territory (markets.businessinsider.com)
Israel says it will stop work of Spanish consulate for Palestinians (www.lemonde.fr)
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Friday, May 24, that he had decided to “sever the connection” between Spain’s diplomatic mission and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank over Madrid’s recognition of a Palestinian state....
Manchester United decide to sack Erik ten Hag regardless of Cup final outcome [The Guardian] (www.theguardian.com)
Great timing. Unless they’re thinking they might get a new manager bounce without actually appointing a new manager?
Morgan Spurlock, documentary filmmaker behind 'Super Size Me,' dies at 53 (www.nbcnews.com)
UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell says homeschooling his son will keep him from being gay (www.lgbtqnation.com)
Clarence Thomas wants the Supreme Court to stop hearing cases on racist redistricting (www.independent.co.uk)
Daily Discussion - 24 May 2024
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Dyson spheres: astronomers report potential candidates for alien megastructures – here’s what to make of it (theconversation.com)
A quick calculation reveals that, if we wanted to collect 10% of the Sun’s energy at the distance the Earth is from the Sun, we’d need a surface area equal to 1 billion Earths. And if we had a super-advanced technology that could make the megastructure only 10km thick, that’d mean we’d need about a million Earths worth...
Daily Discussion - 23 May 2024
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Ireland, Spain and Norway to recognise Palestinian state (www.theguardian.com)
Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state on 28 May, triggering an immediate response from Israel, which said it would retaliate by recalling its ambassadors from Dublin, Madrid and Oslo, and withholding vital funds from the Palestinian Authority....
Ocean water is rushing miles underneath the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ with potentially dire impacts on sea level rise (www.cnn.com)
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McDonald's is getting rid of self-serve drinks and some locations may charge for refills (www.cbsnews.com)
Daily Discussion - 22 May 2024
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‘Not genocide’ says Biden after ICC warrants sought (www.google.com)
Every time I drive by it, I get a little angrier... (lemmy.world)
'Wealth can be pretty isolating': Problems that rich people face, according to therapists (www.cnbc.com)
Won’t somebody think of the rich?!
'Extraordinary' device could let paralysed people regain movement in arms and hands (news.sky.com)
Arsenal assistant’s exit was sparked by summer signing dispute (dailycannon.com)
Steve Round’s departure before the start of this season was due to a disagreement with the other coaches, with his opinion being that Raya displacing Ramsdale would be disruptive to the squad.
[TNT Sports] "Sometimes it's not fair in football but we have to accept it..." Kai Havertz says he "feels sorry" for Arsenal fans and looks ahead to next season to "give them what they need"... (x.com)
I ❤️ this guy