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jimgon, 3 days ago to random

How Weaponizing Antisemitism Puts Jews at Risk

https://time.com/6977457/weaponizing-antisemitism/

jimgon, 19 days ago to random

This is an interesting snippet from Mahmoud Abbas. I have been and will continue to be a supporter of the Two State Solution. Hamas and Netanyahu are impediments to that and to peace.

“Israel has the right to full security, and it is our duty” - Palestinian Authority leader, Mahmoud Abbas. Adding to this line, he said: “We, as Palestinians, have the right to determine our fate and to an independent state just like the rest of the peoples of the world.”

https://archives.internationalintrigue.io/p/four-spiciest-lines-saudi-arabias-world-economic-forum

jimgon, 26 days ago to random

This is corporate performance that demands a $56 billion pay package.

“ On Tuesday, Tesla is expected to report a 40% plunge in operating profit and its first revenue decline in four years.”

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-robotaxi-dreams-plunge-200004973.html

jimgon, 26 days ago to random

Tesla can’t charge a brand premium when faced with actual competition. It is a car company regardless of what some investors think.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/21/tesla-sales-price-cuts-elon-musk?utm_source=archives.internationalintrigue.io&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=xi-shakes-up-china-s-military-again

jimgon, 27 days ago to random

Where Does Medicare Go From Here: Profit-Driven Chaos or Patient-Centered Community?

https://prospect.org/health/2024-04-19-where-does-medicare-go-from-here/

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

'Afraid and intimidated': Trump trial juror targeted by Fox News dismissed

https://www.alternet.org/trump-juror-fox-news/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

Is Israel a “settler-colonial” state? The debate, explained.

The historical discussion at the heart of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

https://www.vox.com/world-politics/24128715/israel-palestine-conflict-settler-colonialism-zionism-history-debate

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

“ At this point, there are only two things Israel can do to change the story: choose new leaders and return to the goal of a two-state solution as part of a diplomatic end to this war.”

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/way-israel-truly-defeat-hamas-ayalon?utm_medium=newsletters&utm_source=twofa&utm_campaign=The%20Only%20Way%20for%20Israel%20to%20Truly%20Defeat%20Hamas&utm_content=20240412&utm_term=FA%20This%20Week%20-%20112017

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

New Boeing whistleblower alleges serious structural flaws on 787 and 777 jets

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/new-boeing-whistleblower-alleges-serious-structural-flaws-on-787-and-777-jets/

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

It would be funny if the bond Trump posted in New York turned out to truly be worthless in the state.

https://newrepublic.com/post/180475/don-hankey-trump-bond-money?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TNR&utm_source=bsky

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

“The north star here is truth. We tell the truth, even when it offends some of the people who pay us for information.”

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/03/our-trump-reporting-upsets-some-readers-but-there-arent-two-sides-to-facts-letter-from-the-editor.html

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

Unraveling Havana Syndrome: New evidence links the GRU's assassination Unit 29155 to mysterious attacks on U.S. officials and their families

https://theins.press/en/politics/270425

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

“So many people ask, ‘Why would you move back to Kansas?’ I tell them all the same thing — you’ve got to take your vacation goggles off,” Carter said.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/economics/leaving-florida-rcna142316

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

This article contains so much to be offended about.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/disturbing-video-shows-jewish-convert-fatally-shot-by-idf-in-west-bank-posed-no-threat/

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

How MAGA broke the media

Recent controversies surrounding Ronna McDaniel and Candace Owens show how the media struggles to handle the increasingly extreme right.

https://www.vox.com/politics/2024/3/28/24114506/ronna-mcdaniel-candace-owens-maga-right-media

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

What Boeing did to all the guys who remember how to build a plane

https://prospect.org/infrastructure/transportation/2024-03-28-suicide-mission-boeing/

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

404 Media writing on deepfake non-consensual porn.

https://www.404media.co/email/7361cb2f-2e03-47bf-8c68-3830e5e44731/?ref=daily-stories-newsletter

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

Pornography was the use case that democratized the computer era and the made the internet. It’s going to do the same for Generative AI.

Non-consensual generation of pornographic images of any person should be illegal. Some governments have passed such laws, but the ones that haven’t should.

https://www.wired.com/story/deepfake-nude-generator-chilling-look-at-its-victims/

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

Jeff Yass just bought Trump. Here’s what he stands to gain.

https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/trump-truth-social-tik-tok-jeff-yass-rcna144951

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

The US put forth a UN Security Council draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza if Hamas releases the hostage. China and Russia vetoed it.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-china-veto-us-resolution-at-un-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire-tied-to-hostage-deal/

jimgon, 1 month ago to random

You would be forgiven if you read this and thought “sociopath.”

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/19/jared-kushner-gaza-waterfront-property-israel-negev

jimgon, 2 months ago to random

I read emptywheel’s post and then read the opinion itself. I agree with emptywheel.

Note that I’m not a lawyer, just a muppet.

https://www.emptywheel.net/2024/03/04/scotus-invites-jack-smith-to-supersede-trump-with-inciting-insurrection/

dangillmor, 2 months ago to random

I can't find a store anywhere near our home (next door to San Francisco) that sells the Sunday SF Chronicle. Or a paper vending machine on a street.

(Same for NY Times...)

The death of print is happening in large part because news organizations have basically stopped trying.