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luckytran, 13 hours ago to random

A new gold standard review of 100 studies finds:

• masks are effective in reducing transmission of respiratory diseases

• N95 respirators are significantly more effective than medical or cloth masks

• mask mandates are effective in reducing community transmission

https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/cmr.00124-23

dangillmor, 1 day ago to random

A reminder that less than two weeks ago, it was revealed that Trump solicited a $1 billion bribe from the energy industry, offering in return the gutting of environmental regulations.

A week ago, Big Journalism had already consigned this epic scandal to the memory bin.

Had Biden done anything remotely like that, I guarantee that it would still be among the top stories of the day -- and Congress, including Democrats, would be moving toward impeachment.

Vittoria, 8 hours ago to OpenAI

And here we go..

May 22 (Reuters) - Sam Altman-led #OpenAI has signed a deal to bring News Corp's news content to the #ArtificialIntelligence platform, the companies said on Wednesday.
#journalism

Miro_Collas, 23 hours ago to Palestine

Ireland and Spain expected to reveal plans to formally recognise Palestinian state, reports say | Palestinian territories | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/22/palestinian-state-recognition-ireland-spain-recognise-palestine

Good for them! At least those countries have the balls to stand for what's right, and defy the US. Naturally, Israel will throw a tantrum.

"Since 1988, 139 out of 193 UN member states have recognised Palestinian statehood."

#Palestine #Israel #Spain #Ireland
@palestine

atomicpoet, 23 hours ago to random

For those of you interested in recording to cassette, here’s a good overview of the different types:

• Ferric oxide (type I)
• Chromium oxide (type II)
• Metal (type IV)

There is a type III, but it was rarely in use.

This video gives a good summary of how each type sounds. Most people agree that metal (type IV) sounds the best.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkYyvttjLQU

realTuckFrumper, 23 hours ago to random

Dr. King’s Words on Vietnam Still Ring True for Gaza https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/05/22/dr-kings-words-on-vietnam-still-ring-true-for-gaza/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

therightarticle, 23 hours ago to random

Israel Displaced Nearly 1 Million Palestinians in Past 2 Weeks, UN Report Shows

https://truthout.org/articles/israel-displaced-nearly-1-million-palestinians-in-past-2-weeks-un-report-shows/

theguardianrss, 23 hours ago to news

‘Never-ending’ UK rain made 10 times more likely by climate crisis, study says #breakingnews #news https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/22/never-ending-uk-rain-10-times-more-likely-climate-crisis-study

radke_diary2022, 23 hours ago to random

„Wir müssen jetzt aufstehen und einschreiten.“

Die Chefs von Siemens und Mercedes fordern ihre Beschäftigten auf, bei der Europawahl gegen Extremismus zu stimmen.

22. Mai 2024

https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/siemens-chef-roland-busch-und-mercedes-chef-ola-kaellenius-im-interview-19733901.html

realTuckFrumper, 23 hours ago to random

South Africa election: How Mandela's once revered ANC lost its way with infighting and scandal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMCAabLUYPM&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

realTuckFrumper, 23 hours ago to random

EU seeks to end dispute with Poland and agrees on use of Russian frozen assets to help Ukraine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1A-X03YVmc&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

euractiv, 23 hours ago to random

Spain, Ireland, possibly others to announce recognition of Palestinian statehood https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/spain-ireland-possibly-others-to-announce-recognition-of-palestinian-statehood/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

tagesschau, 23 hours ago to random German

UN stellen Lebensmittelverteilung in Rafah vorerst ein

Seit Monaten sind in Gaza die Lebensmittel knapp. Nun teilten die Vereinten Nationen mit, ihre Lieferungen nach Rafah vorerst einzustellen. Es fehle an Nachschub, zudem könnten die Hilfstruppen nicht sicher arbeiten.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/un-hilfslieferungen-rafah-gaza-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

#Gazastreifen #Rafah #UN #VereinteNationen

Norobiik, 23 hours ago to Bangladesh

#Myanmar has been caught in a spiral of violence since the #ArakanArmy, last November ended a ceasefire that had largely held since the army took over in a 2021 coup.

#Activists have accused the Arakan Army of targeting the #Rohingya Muslim minority during an offensive in the town of #Buthidaung near the border with #Bangladesh. #MyanmarCrisis

#UN sounds alarm over atrocities as rebels renew fighting with Myanmar’s military junta
https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/southeast-asia/myanmar-rakhine-junta-violence-un-rights-b2547975.html

Back toot: https://noc.social/@Norobiik/112437469541910417

kachelmannwetter, 23 hours ago to random German

Bayern: Die Regionen mit Überflutungs-/Flashflood-Warnungen (für Detail-Informationen in die Landkreise/auf die Warndreiecke bzw. auf die schraffierten Flächen klicken).
/PH
https://kachelmannwetter.com/de/flashflood/bayern/blitze-radarhd/20240522-0530z.html

theguardianrss, 23 hours ago to news

Vince Fong wins Kevin McCarthy’s seat for rest of US House term #breakingnews #news https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/22/us-house-vince-fong-wins-kevin-mccarthy-seat-california-special-election

Miro_Collas, 23 hours ago to Palestine

Israel’s war on Gaza live: Famine fears rise as aid failure escalates | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/5/22/israels-war-on-gaza-live-famine-fears-rise-as-aid-failure-escalates

• WATCH: Palestinians in Gaza surviving on just 3 litres of water per day, says the UN
• Norway to recognise Palestinian state: Reports
• Israeli forces targeted with ‘vehicle-borne’ IEDs in West Bank: Monitors
• Timeline of major Israeli attacks on Gaza’s hospitals
• Netanyahu says opposed to Israeli settlements in Gaza

#Palestine #Gaza #Israel
@palestine

realTuckFrumper, 23 hours ago to random

Don Jr. Thinks New Yorkers Are ‘Secretly’ Showing Support for Him and His Dad and His Conspiracy is Just Pathetic https://www.politicalflare.com/2024/05/don-jr-thinks-new-yorkers-are-secretly-showing-support-for-him-and-his-dad-and-his-conspiracy-is-just-pathetic/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

euractiv, 23 hours ago to random

Ukrainian gunners finally get shells to stop Russians near Kharkiv https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/ukrainian-gunners-finally-get-shells-to-stop-russians-near-kharkiv/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

br00t4c, 23 hours ago to random

MTG claims Dems were 'planning to assassinate' Trump and she warned him

#dems #maga

https://www.rawstory.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-2668336415/

scinexx, 23 hours ago to random German

Erste Schokolade aus der ganzen Frucht. Neuartige Schokolade nutzt auch Fruchtfleisch und Schale der Kakaofrucht – und ist gesünder. #Schokolade #Kakao #Kakaofruchtschokolade
https://www.scinexx.de/news/biowissen/erste-schokolade-aus-der-ganzen-frucht/

theguardianrss, 1 day ago to news

Inmates dug through Winchester prison walls with plastic cutlery, report finds #breakingnews #news https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/may/22/inmates-dug-through-winchester-prison-walls-with-plastic-cutlery-report-finds