Residents of 12 states are eligible to participate if they meet certain criteria. But the agency’s plans have already met resistance from tax preparation companies.
It was a freezing Friday evening early in February 2023, when my boiler broke. An engineer was called, several cold days passed, and his declaration came in sombre tones: ‘uneconomic to repair’. Li…
I get notifications that someone has replied to a comment I've made - but when I click on the notification - it jumps me to the discussion, but I can find neither my comment or the reply.
Attached: 2 images This is hilarious. It appears that Twitter is DDOSing itself. The Twitter home feed's been down for most of this morning. Even though nothing loads, the Twitter website never stops trying and trying. In the first video, notice the error message that I'm being rate limited. Then notice the jiggling scrollbar on...
For many years, I've used the excellent https://airvideo.app - it has a free little server component that runs on a Mac and a paid for iOS app that lets you watch on the device or stream to Chromecast or Apple TV....
AI stealing our work. The collapse of social networks. The need to pay journalists to produce impactful journalism. Here is why we are asking for your email address to read 404 Media.
Google Maps will soon start to prioritise safer, quieter roads when giving cycling instructions for journeys within London -- thanks to an information sharing partnership with Transport for London (TfL).
The past week has shown humanity at its worst: A horrific terrorist attack left at least 1,300 Israelis dead, among them peace activists and even innocent children. The fates of many more kidnapped civilians still lie in the balance. Meanwhile, statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggest retaliation…
For the last 39 years, PostScript has been at the heart of the Mac, bringing desktop publishing, fonts, and the LaserWriter and other printers. It has been removed from Sonoma.
Kbin seemed tio take a nice long sleep there. I almost assumed it had fallen over for good. I Really hate the generic, undated 'over the next few days we are working on servers' mesesage.
Reddit.com /r/Apple has just gone private
Welcome - any new folks who have made your way across.
I.R.S. to Begin Trial of Its Own Free Tax-Filing System (www.nytimes.com)
Residents of 12 states are eligible to participate if they meet certain criteria. But the agency’s plans have already met resistance from tax preparation companies.
My heat pump: a personal story about a broken heating industry (greenallianceblog.org.uk)
It was a freezing Friday evening early in February 2023, when my boiler broke. An engineer was called, several cold days passed, and his declaration came in sombre tones: ‘uneconomic to repair’. Li…
‘The quotes were £5,000 or more’: electric vehicle owners face soaring insurance costs (www.theguardian.com)
Drivers who ditched petrol and diesel to help save the planet face huge price rises in premiums
National Geographic reportedly lays off its last staff writers (www.theguardian.com)
Nineteen staffers affected, according to Washington Post, with celebrated magazine to end newsstand sales
Ulez expansion: 45% fewer ‘dirty’ vehicles now on London’s roads, says TfL (www.theguardian.com)
Sadiq Khan hails ‘huge progress’ as progress report finds more than 95% of vehicles are now compliant
Is it just me - or are notifications on kbin a bit broken at the moment
I get notifications that someone has replied to a comment I've made - but when I click on the notification - it jumps me to the discussion, but I can find neither my comment or the reply.
It appears that Twitter is DDOSing itself. (sfba.social)
Attached: 2 images This is hilarious. It appears that Twitter is DDOSing itself. The Twitter home feed's been down for most of this morning. Even though nothing loads, the Twitter website never stops trying and trying. In the first video, notice the error message that I'm being rate limited. Then notice the jiggling scrollbar on...
‘No no no. Avoid them all’: anti-vaccine conspiracies spread as UK cases of measles increase (www.theguardian.com)
Online anti-vaxxers, conflating Covid and MMR theories, are convincing parents against immunising their children
If kbin is going down for planned maintenance can the generic ‘ Over the next few days, there will be a change in server infrastructure…’ text at least be dated
It’s impossible to tell if there is an actual server upgrade, or they have just gone down, displaying the message from last time.
Air Video HD video streaming software seems to have been abandoned. Does anyone know a good alternative?
For many years, I've used the excellent https://airvideo.app - it has a free little server component that runs on a Mac and a paid for iOS app that lets you watch on the device or stream to Chromecast or Apple TV....
Why 404 Media Needs Your Email Address (www.404media.co)
AI stealing our work. The collapse of social networks. The need to pay journalists to produce impactful journalism. Here is why we are asking for your email address to read 404 Media.
World will miss 1.5C warming limit - top UK expert (www.bbc.co.uk)
Former head of the UN climate science body told the BBC's Today programme he was very pessimistic.
Analysis: “She’s a Kyrsten Sinema Wannabe”: How a House Democrat Sold Out (slate.com)
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez is nothing like her backers expected.
Water cremation: Co-op Funeralcare to be first UK company to offer resomation (www.bbc.co.uk)
My first reaction on reading about this was "ewww", but actually probably a pretty good idea.
Google Chrome just rolled out a new way to track you and serve ads. Here's what you need to know (theconversation.com)
Google is paving the way to serve you ads based directly on your browsing history, instead of cookies.
Anyway to get this spammer's account banned?
@streaming21 has been spamming the fediverse magazine with movie links What is the best way to get a particular rogue account looked at?
Google Maps partners with TfL to prioritize safer cycling routes in London (www.ianvisits.co.uk)
Google Maps will soon start to prioritise safer, quieter roads when giving cycling instructions for journeys within London -- thanks to an information sharing partnership with Transport for London (TfL).
‘The Onion’ Stands With Israel Because It Seems Like You Get In Less Trouble For That (www.theonion.com)
The past week has shown humanity at its worst: A horrific terrorist attack left at least 1,300 Israelis dead, among them peace activists and even innocent children. The fates of many more kidnapped civilians still lie in the balance. Meanwhile, statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggest retaliation…
Nuclear fusion: new record brings dream of clean energy closer (www.bbc.co.uk)
Nuclear fusion still remains a long way off but brings the world one step closer to endless clean energy.
This popular indoor market in Stratford has been forced to close (www.timeout.com)
The market was known for everything from groceries to clothing and electronics.
PostScript’s sudden death in Sonoma (eclecticlight.co)
For the last 39 years, PostScript has been at the heart of the Mac, bringing desktop publishing, fonts, and the LaserWriter and other printers. It has been removed from Sonoma.
Travelling from the UK to Aus for 3 weeks - advice on gettting a SIM?
Hello Australian chums - and of course, congratulations on your win today at Lords....
So blimey - what happened there?
Kbin seemed tio take a nice long sleep there. I almost assumed it had fallen over for good. I Really hate the generic, undated 'over the next few days we are working on servers' mesesage.
For first time in a billion years, two lifeforms have merged into one (www.independent.co.uk)
‘The first time it happened, it gave rise to all complex life,’ scientists say