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A lot subreddits end their blackout tomorrow. Will you go back to Reddit, or continue with kbin and the Fediverse?
I haven't used Reddit at all since the blackout began. Even if they change course, the Fediverse is growing on me, and I think I'll stay here....
To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques (www.npr.org)
When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.
Ukraine recaptures village as Russian forces hold other lines, fire on fleeing civilians elsewhere (apnews.com)
Ukraine’s military reported recapturing a southeastern village as Russian forces claimed to repel multiple attacks in the area. A regional official said three people were killed and another 10 injured when Moscow’s troops fired at a boat evacuating people from Russian-occupied areas to Ukrainian-held territory along a...
Meet the LGBTQ activist who challenged his Caribbean country’s anti-sodomy law and won (apnews.com)
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (AP) — For years, Orden David was persecuted in his native Antigua and Barbuda — a frequent complaint by many LGBTQ people who fear for their safety across the conservative and mostly Christian Caribbean, where anti-gay hostility is widespread.
Chief Justice John Roberts listed two vacation homes on two different continents in his real estate income disclosures while Elena Kagan listed a parking spot in DC (www.businessinsider.com)
Financial disclosure reports released last week revealed Roberts rented properties in Ireland and Maine while Kagan rented out a parking spot in DC.
Ava's Demon (www.avasdemon.com)
Ava's Demon is a science fantasy webcomic written and drawn by Michelle Czajkowski Fus and colored by a number of colorists. The comic, which has been ongoing since 2012, is known for its painted art style and animations. The first physical publication of Ava's Demon was released in 2013 after a successful Kickstarter project,...
Golden Shrike (goldenshrike.thecomicseries.com)
Golden Shrike is a Xenofiction webcomic drawn and written by the artist Doeprince. The Comic tells the story of two deer twins, Nero the stag and Runi the doe, as they leave their herd and explore the wider world around them....
OC Difference between kbin and lemmy?
Why do you use one over the other? Also, what's the deal with Calckey?
Discord vs Matrix - What’s Your Preference?
Hi all, I’m new here on Lemmy and had never even heard of Matrix until I logged into Beehaw. I see frequent references to the “enshitification” of Discord, but I’m a bit OOTL on that....
Meta will be releasing a Twitter clone/competitor this summer. Will you join? (www.theverge.com)
Here's everything we know about it so far:...
Texas group wants to boycott Cracker Barrel over Pride Month (www.mysanantonio.com)
A national chain known for its food and aesthetic that drips in southern comfort is the next business facing backlash over its support of Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community. The Texas Family Project called on supporters to boycott Cracker Barrel on Thursday, June 8, stating "a once family friendly establishment has caved to...
Is Lemmy your first time on the Fediverse?
This question is especially for people who have joined in the last week. Have you used other fediverse platforms or is this your first time really using one? What do you think of it so far? Are you aware that you can comment on Lemmy posts with a Mastodon account?
A Meteorite Fell in Their Bedroom. Here’s What Happened Next (www.scientificamerican.com)
Earlier this month a meteorite crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home. The residents are still pondering the fate of their gift from the skies
Bad Data, Not Aliens, May Be behind UFO Surge, NASA Team Says (www.scientificamerican.com)
More and better data are required to solve the mystery of strange apparitions in the air, the sea and space, according to NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study team
China has been spying from Cuba for some time, U.S. official says (www.reuters.com)
China has been spying from Cuba for some time and upgraded its intelligence collection facilities there in 2019, a Biden administration official said on Saturday, following a report about a new spying effort underway on the island.
Children who were stabbed in France no longer in life-threatening condition as suspect is charged (apnews.com)
French judges have handed preliminary charges of attempted murder to a man suspected of stabbing four young children and two adults in a French Alps park. The suspect is a 31-year-old Syrian refugee with permanent residency in Sweden who has a 3-year-old daughter. His name was not released. The lead prosecutor said he was...
16 soldiers face military charges in killing of five men in Mexican border city (apnews.com)
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Defense Department said Saturday that 16 soldiers will be tried on military charges related to the killing five men in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo last month.
Iran police shooting at car to stop thief killed his 9-year-old son, authorities say (apnews.com)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A boy was shot and killed by police after his father stole a car in the southwestern Khuzestan province and drove off with him, Iranian authorities said. Ruhollah Bigdeli, chief of police in Shushtar County, said — via Iran's official police website — that several officers tried to stop...
Sudan's fighting risks reigniting war in Darfur, a site of atrocities 20 years ago (www.npr.org)
As fighting in Sudan's capital continues to rage, experts say it's spilling over into the Darfur region and risks fully reigniting a conflict from the early 2000s that left hundreds of thousands dead.
All the new Quest and PSVR 2 games announced at the Future Games Show (www.androidcentral.com)
More immersive games heading to your PS5 and Meta Quest this year!
Anthony Bourdain died 5 years ago. Here's 5 ways he helped reshape the food industry. (www.businessinsider.com)
The chef turned TV presenter highlighted restaurateurs' quirky habits, popularized Vietnamese cuisine, and inspired a New York street-food hub.
Reports of Russian casualties as they 'withdraw through their own minefields' driven back by Ukraine's counteroffensive, UK intel says (www.businessinsider.com)
Military progress on both sides of the Ukraine counteroffensive has been "mixed" in the last two days, the UK MoD said in a statement on Saturday.
New Apple leak makes iPhone 15 price hike seem almost certain (www.tomsguide.com)
The iPhone 15 line could cost more than their iPhone 14 counterparts
What is a low-cost, easy to start hobby?
As a favorite time waster site implodes, I’m sure many of us are in the market for a hobby.