The image features a quote attributed to Frank Zappa, presented in black text on a white background. The quote reads: "The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater." Below the quote, the name "Frank Zappa" is written in red text. The background of the image is plain, with a black and white photograph of a man with curly hair and a mustache, wearing a plaid shirt, positioned in the lower right corner. The man is looking to the side, with his arm resting on a surface.
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Volvo Recalls 14,000 EVs And PHEVs From 2020-2026 Because They May Experience Total Brake Failure
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Volvo Recalls 14,000 EVs And PHEVs From 2020-2026 Because They May Experience Total Brake Failure
Braking functionality could potentially be affected after at least a minute and a half of coasting downhill without applying the brake pedal.Logan K. Carter (Jalopnik)
Proud Boys Say Trump Will Lose Their Support If He Goes To War With Iran | HuffPost Latest News
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Proud Boys Say Trump Will Lose Their Support If He Goes To War With Iran
The far-right group members say they didn’t vote for this version of Trump.Brandi Buchman (HuffPost)
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The image is a meme divided into two panels, each featuring a man in a suit and red tie holding a sign. The left panel is labeled "THE WORDS" and shows the man holding a sign that reads "TWO WEEKS 2025" in white text on a blue background with red borders and white stars at the top. The right panel is labeled "THE MESSAGE" and shows the same man holding a sign that reads "TOO WEAK 2025" in the same style. The background of both panels is white, and the man's expression is neutral. The contrast between the two signs highlights a difference in meaning, with the left sign conveying a specific timeframe and the right sign suggesting a lack of strength or effectiveness.
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The image shows two social media comments on a black background. The first comment, by user "ashenthorn" posted 3 hours ago, reads: "Remember when Trump was going to produce the proof that Obama was born in a foreign country in two weeks?" It has 203 likes, 7 comments, 6 shares, and 2 forwards. The second comment, by user "dobieblue" posted 30 minutes ago, reads: "For anyone keeping track of 🐓🌮 too weak 'two weeks' promises his 'I'll have a replacement for Obamacare in two weeks' promise was just a smidge over 257 weeks ago." It includes two emojis, a rooster and a taco, and has no visible likes, comments, shares, or forwards.
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Cough Medicine Has Been Recalled Nationwide Due to Potential Bacteria Contamination | The Healthy
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Cough Medicine Has Been Recalled Nationwide Due to Potential Bacteria Contamination
Instead of helping you feel better, an over-the-counter med could possibly cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, according to a new report.Emily Surpless (The Healthy)
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The image is a poster commemorating Juneteenth, Freedom Day, on June 19th. The background is divided into three horizontal sections: red at the top, black in the middle, and green at the bottom, reflecting the colors of the Pan-African flag. The text is prominently displayed in white, yellow, and red fonts.
At the top, "JUNETEENTH" is written in large white letters on a red background. Below, "FREEDOM DAY" is in yellow, followed by "JUNE 19TH" in the same yellow font. The main body of text, in white, reads: "TODAY WE HONOR THE STRENGTH, RESILIENCE, AND TRIUMPH OF A PEOPLE WHO NEVER GAVE UP ON FREEDOM. JUNETEENTH MARKS THE DAY IN 1865 WHEN THE LAST ENSLAVED AFRICAN AMERICANS IN GALVESTON, TEXAS WERE FINALLY INFORMED OF THEIR FREEDOM – TWO YEARS AFTER THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION."
At the bottom, the text "LET US REMEMBER. LET US REFLECT. LET US RISE." is written in red, yellow, and green, respectively, encouraging reflection and action. The poster is designed to honor the historical significance of Juneteenth and to inspire remembrance and progress.
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Over 33,000 people urged to stop driving their Citroëns immediately over airbag fault | NL Times
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Over 33,000 people urged to stop driving their Citroëns immediately over airbag fault
Car group Stellantis is calling on 33,260 owners of certain Citroën cars in the Netherlands to stop using their cars immediately due to health concerns regarding the vehicle’s airbags.NL Times
The image is a cartoon depicting a scene in front of the United States Capitol building. In the foreground, there are three people: a man in a suit, a woman in a blue skirt and purple top, and a man with a camera. The woman appears to be interviewing the man in the suit. The man with the camera is capturing the scene. Behind them, a large, monstrous figure with blonde hair and a body resembling a large, orange, segmented creature is depicted. This figure is emitting a stream of fire from its mouth towards the Capitol building. The sky is partly cloudy, and the Capitol building is detailed with its dome and columns. A speech bubble from the woman reads, "Senator, can you comment on recent revelations that Joe Biden was, in fact, sleepy at times?" The caption at the bottom of the image reads, "THE NEWS CYCLE."
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The image presents two maps of the United States, each illustrating the voting patterns of white Americans by education level in the 2024 election. The title reads "HOW WHITE AMERICANS VOTED BY EDUCATION IN 2024," with a note that the data is based on the Cook Political Report Swingometer.
The top map, labeled "WHITE PEOPLE WITH COLLEGE DEGREE," shows a blue map for Harris with 294 electoral votes and a red map for Trump with 244 electoral votes. The states are color-coded, with blue representing Harris and red representing Trump.
The bottom map, labeled "WHITE PEOPLE WITHOUT COLLEGE DEGREE," shows a red map for Trump with 521 electoral votes and a blue map for Harris with 17 electoral votes. The states are similarly color-coded, with blue representing Harris and red representing Trump.
The maps are accompanied by portraits of Harris and Trump, with their names and electoral vote counts displayed next to each map. The overall layout is clean and organized, with clear distinctions between the two groups of voters.
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Well rubber bullets are obviously only non-lethal if used correctly.
Now that I mentioned that, this sentence is valid more or less true for any ammunition.
The image depicts a vibrant garden scene with a variety of colorful flowers, including pink coneflowers and purple blooms, along a stone pathway. A wooden birdhouse with a colorful rooster weather vane is visible on the left, and a house with a gray exterior and a brown roof is seen in the background. The garden is lush and well-maintained, with a mix of plants and flowers creating a diverse and inviting atmosphere. Overlaid on the image is a text box with a critical statement about the American lawn, questioning the practice of maintaining non-native monocultures and the use of poisons. The text is in white with a black outline, making it stand out against the colorful background.
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The image is a two-part graphic comparing two news articles about Klarna's use of AI. The top section, labeled "How it started," features a headline from Fortune.com dated February 3, 2025, at 12:12 PM EST. The headline reads: "Klarna's CEO warns AI is already capable of doing any human job—and his company is already living it," written by Emma Burleigh. The bottom section, labeled "How it's going," shows a headline from LiveMint.com dated May 18, 2025, at 07:09 PM IST. The headline states: "Klarna's AI replaced 700 workers – Now the fintech CEO wants humans back after $40B fall," written by Ravi Hari. Both sections have a torn paper effect, with the text highlighted in yellow for emphasis. The background is dark, with a subtle pattern, and the articles are presented in a white box format.
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Popular Snack Recalled In California Poses Extremely 'Serious' Health Risk | JAM'N 95.7
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Popular Snack Recalled In California Poses Extremely 'Serious' Health Risk | JAM'N 95.7
You can return this item to the place you purchased it for a full refund!JAM'N 95.7
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Ford Just Recalled Every Mustang Mach-E Because A Dead Battery Might Not Let You Back Into Your Car Once You Leave - The Autopian
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Ford Just Recalled Every Mustang Mach-E Because A Dead Battery Might Not Let You Back Into Your Car Once You Leave - The Autopian
A software issue can interfere with the mechanical front door releases on the Ford Mustang Mach-E, making a case for exterior keyholes.Thomas Hundal (The Autopian)
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SCOTUS Simply Ignores Precedent, Rather Than Overruling It, In Allowing Trump To Fire Officials Congress Deemed Independent
What may be one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most important and far-reaching rulings in decades dropped in late May 2025 in an order that probably didn’t get a second – or even first – glance from m…Techdirt
The image features a person kneeling on the ground in a forested area, examining the soil with their hands. The individual is wearing a brown leather jacket and a colorful beaded necklace, with long hair tied back. The background shows a misty forest with tall trees, creating a serene and somewhat mysterious atmosphere. The person appears to be engaged in a careful and deliberate activity, possibly related to tracking or searching.
In the upper left corner, there is a logo with the text "THE HISTORY PAGE" and a feather design. At the bottom of the image, there is a caption that reads: "After police searches failed, one man found 10 missing people using traditional skills. Since 2019, tracker Mukwa Bear has brought closure to grieving families across Canada." This text provides context about the individual's role and achievements in tracking missing persons.
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Marco Rubio Says No Judge Has Authority Over Him in Alarming Testimony | The New Republic
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Marco Rubio Says No Judge Has Authority Over Him in Alarming Testimony
Trump’s secretary of state made a shocking confession in a testy exchange with Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen.The New Republic
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Language questions...
Thinking of renaming one of my furry OCs cruft, because that's a silly name for a character, much like Woggle, which is another OC of mine. Problem as I see it is the spelling, I could go with Kruft or Qruft, or maybe change the spelling? I'm thinking go with a replacement for the U, pull something from another language that's phonetically the same, but I have no idea how to find one, anyone out there have any ideas?
The other one is an OC of mine who's described as being an umamusuko, but I'm not sure that's the right word. That OC is a male human with equine features, a kemonomimi , and that page has a list of gender neutral and female forms for various types, so I tried to figure out what the male form would be, but have no idea if that's right, I'm fairly certain it's a male form, but I'm not sure if it's a match to the female form shown on that page.
Thanks.
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Long live Xorg, I mean Xlibre!
I've played with Wayland on an admittedly less than ideal platform, and was not impressed. Promise? Its got that in spades, but it still falls short, I agree with the author that the only thing that matters is that it works. I think the Xlibre project is definitely a good idea, basically X without all the cruft. I do wonder how this is going to impact Linux Mint, since apparently Canonical is going all in on WayLand.
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Long live Xorg, I mean Xlibre!
Article introducing Xlibre xserver, a fork of the Xorg project created due to severe functional problems with the Wayland display protocol, including reasoning behind the fork, numerous unresolved issues and missing use cases in Wayland, forced adopt…www.dedoimedo.com
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in reply to 🌴 Seph 💭 👾 • • •The image features a collage with a red border. At the top, there are two photographs: on the left, a man in a dark suit and a woman in a floral dress standing together, and on the right, a man in a blue suit signing a document. Below the photographs, there is a black background with white text. The text reads: "Lawrence Duran and Marianella Valera, from Miami, were co-owners of American Therapeutic Corporation. Duran was sentenced to 50 years, Valera to 35 years, in prison for defrauding Medicare of more than $205 million dollars, netting $87 million. Trump commuted both of their sentences on May 28th. Republicans pushing massive Medicaid cuts, claiming they're protecting it from 'waste, fraud, and abuse'. These are the type of people who are the real thieves, not the poor."
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