“By now you know what became of Swampy: He was found dead a few weeks ago with a gunshot wound to his right temple, “apparently” self-inflicted, on what was meant to be the third day of a three-day deposition in his whistleblower case against his former employer; his amended complaint, which his lawyer released last week, is the basis for much of this story.
It is worth noting here that Swampy’s former co-workers universally refuse to believe that their old colleague killed himself. One former co-worker who was terrified of speaking publicly went out of their way to tell me that they weren’t suicidal. “If I show up dead anytime soon, even if it’s a car accident or something, I’m a safe driver, please be on the lookout for foul play.””
The head of a Gaza City hospital that treated some of those wounded in the bloodshed surrounding an aid convoy said Friday that more than 80% had been struck by gunfire, suggesting there was heavy shooting by Israeli troops....
“Mr Giuliani’s bankruptcy creditors had previously filed a motion to compel him to sell his condo — the former mayor said he needs it to keep him off the streets and recording his podcast”
A new budget by a large and influential group of House Republicans calls for raising the Social Security retirement age for future retirees and restructuring Medicare....
“Medicare is projected to become insolvent in 2028, and Social Security will follow in 2033. After that, benefits will be forcibly cut unless more revenues are added.”
As of today, payroll tax contributions only apply to the first $168,600 of income.
“Martin v. Boise and Grants Pass v. Johnson have prevented cities from punishing people for sleeping in public spaces when they have nowhere else to go.”
The New York Times reported that the plane was scheduled for a maintenance check over ongoing concerns, but Alaska Airlines chose to allow flights to go ahead.
At the upcoming SXSW Conference… Honda will give attendees a chance to try out a new mobility device… specifically designed for mixed reality entertainment experiences....
No back support. Whoever sits on that will be hating life in less than 20 minutes.
Leaning to make the chair move, what if I’m just uncomfortable and need to change position?
The little caster wheels at each corner are useless and will get caught on any imperfection in the road or texture change, bringing the chair to a halt.
Did they actually, you know, talk to any disabled people while designing this?
“If Israel agrees to Hamas demands, which include the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza and increasing humanitarian aid, that would pave the way for a (truce) agreement within the next 24 to 48 hours,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue, as negotiations were...
On December 22, 2001—just months after the 9/11 attacks—Richard Reid boarded American Airlines Flight 63 from Paris to Miami with homemade bombs hidden in his shoes....
“More than 10 million copies of Tears of the Kingdom were sold in its first three days of release, making it the fastest-selling game in The Legend of Zelda franchise, as well as the fastest selling Nintendo game in the Americas with over four million copies sold in the US alone.[50][51]
Tears of the Kingdom sold over 2.24 million copies within its first three days of release in Japan, 1.1 million being physical copies.[52][53]
By December 2023, the game had sold 20.28 million copies worldwide.[54]
In August 2023, it was reported that the sales of Tears of the Kingdom may have boosted the gross domestic product of Japan, with a 2.8% increase in consumer spending in the semi-durable goods sector during April to August 2023, which included video games.[55]”
“Rule 4: Posts or comments that are homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist, anti-religious, or ableist will be removed. “Ironic” prejudice is just prejudiced.”
“By now you know what became of Swampy: He was found dead a few weeks ago with a gunshot wound to his right temple, “apparently” self-inflicted, on what was meant to be the third day of a three-day deposition in his whistleblower case against his former employer; his amended complaint, which his lawyer released last week, is the basis for much of this story.
It is worth noting here that Swampy’s former co-workers universally refuse to believe that their old colleague killed himself. One former co-worker who was terrified of speaking publicly went out of their way to tell me that they weren’t suicidal. “If I show up dead anytime soon, even if it’s a car accident or something, I’m a safe driver, please be on the lookout for foul play.””
“I think this is the worst election in my lifetime,” said George Argodale, a Nikki Haley supporter from Gainesville, Virginia. “It’s just terrible that we don’t have better candidates.”...
UN says that the expansion of Israeli settlements is a "war crime" (intlmonitor.com)
What Boeing did to all the guys who remember how to build a plane (prospect.org)
Gaza doctor says gunfire accounted for 80% of the wounds at his hospital from aid convoy bloodshed (apnews.com)
The head of a Gaza City hospital that treated some of those wounded in the bloodshed surrounding an aid convoy said Friday that more than 80% had been struck by gunfire, suggesting there was heavy shooting by Israeli troops....
Gaza War: Netanyahu rules out ceasefire (intlmonitor.com)
Rudy Giuliani says forcing him to sell Florida condo could make him ‘homeless’ (www.independent.co.uk)
“Mr Giuliani’s bankruptcy creditors had previously filed a motion to compel him to sell his condo — the former mayor said he needs it to keep him off the streets and recording his podcast”
House Republican budget calls for raising the retirement age for Social Security (www.nbcnews.com)
A new budget by a large and influential group of House Republicans calls for raising the Social Security retirement age for future retirees and restructuring Medicare....
McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job (apnews.com)
Supreme Court to hear Grants Pass homeless case April 22nd (kobi5.com)
“Martin v. Boise and Grants Pass v. Johnson have prevented cities from punishing people for sleeping in public spaces when they have nowhere else to go.”
‘We demand justice': Family speaks after Prince George's police kill man in his Suitland apartment (www.nbcwashington.com)
Report: Boeing plane that blew out door plug over Portland was set for an inspection but flew with passengers anyway (www.kgw.com)
The New York Times reported that the plane was scheduled for a maintenance check over ongoing concerns, but Alaska Airlines chose to allow flights to go ahead.
Stellantis uses ‘mandatory remote work day’ to cut 400 white-collar jobs (fortune.com)
Goan Pork Vindaloo (lemmy.world)
Saw this on the America’s Test Kitchen tv channel and had to try it....
Honda built a powered chair to zoom around theme parks while wearing an AR headset. (www.engadget.com)
At the upcoming SXSW Conference… Honda will give attendees a chance to try out a new mobility device… specifically designed for mixed reality entertainment experiences....
Hamas Says Gaza Truce Possible 'Within 24 To 48 Hours' If Israel Accepts Terms (www.barrons.com)
“If Israel agrees to Hamas demands, which include the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza and increasing humanitarian aid, that would pave the way for a (truce) agreement within the next 24 to 48 hours,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue, as negotiations were...
A plastic fork, a phone, a car part: why does the LAPD keep shooting people holding harmless objects? (www.theguardian.com)
Why You Have to Take Your Shoes Off at Airports - Shoe Bomb (2001) (lemmy.world)
On December 22, 2001—just months after the 9/11 attacks—Richard Reid boarded American Airlines Flight 63 from Paris to Miami with homemade bombs hidden in his shoes....
Tears Of The Kingdom Was Pirated 1 Million Times, Nintendo Claims In Lawsuit (kotaku.com)
Pope Francis: ‘Today the ugliest danger is gender ideology’ (www.catholicnewsagency.com)
Cars are rewiring our brains to ignore all the bad stuff about driving (www.theverge.com)
Matt Gaetz’s Questioning of Hunter Biden Backfires Spectacularly (newrepublic.com)
Looking to 3d print these to give out just in time for Easter.... (sh.itjust.works)
‘Black box’ data recorder recovered from ship that struck Baltimore bridge as recovery efforts continue (www.cnn.com)
‘Like choosing between a hedgehog and a porcupine’: US braces for presidential election no one wants (www.theguardian.com)
“I think this is the worst election in my lifetime,” said George Argodale, a Nikki Haley supporter from Gainesville, Virginia. “It’s just terrible that we don’t have better candidates.”...