AnActOfCreation

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A worker won $600,000 after Twitter said his goodbye messages showed he had resigned. The case holds valuable lessons for staff and employers. in c/[email protected]
If you could regulate something relatively inconsequential, what would it be? in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 1 points 2 months ago

Preach! I need all my keyboard shortcuts, dammit.

w h a t t h e h e c k in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

catbox.moe is a very popular (especially on Lemmy) and reliable media hosting site. It happened to be down earlier today but it's back up now.

w h a t t h e h e c k in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I think you meant @[email protected]

Also caviar in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 3 points 2 months ago

I recommend listening to The Dollop episode about the New York Oysters. It's crazy (as are most of their episodes!).

https://pca.st/episode/c17659ec-5cab-4530-b4e1-f13a0c6106b0

Goodbye, Reddit: How the Internet’s Front Page Is Eating Itself in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Thank you! God the official site is so bad.

Is it me or is everyone in hexbear insane? in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 1 points 2 months ago

That looks like Thunder! You should check out the latest version; it has an improved Block Management page.

Freetube is the best way to watch YouTube in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 1 points 2 months ago

I prefer just about every third-party UI to the official one...

Freetube is the best way to watch YouTube in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 1 points 2 months ago

Don't forget Playlet for Roku!

Freetube is the best way to watch YouTube in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 7 points 2 months ago

The trifecta!

Former Miss Teen USA Contestant Rebukes Vance for Using Her Flub to Attack Harris in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Non-paywalled: https://archive.vn/t0gZ4

It was the famous interview where they asked her why Americans couldn't find the United States on a map. It went viral at the time.

EDIT: Someone posted the video: https://lemmy.world/comment/12139126

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Trump says he had ‘every right’ to interfere in election (thehill.com)
 
  • Former President Trump defended his actions regarding the 2020 election, claiming he had the right to interfere and criticizing the charges against him as politically motivated.
  • Trump argued that the legal actions against him set a bad precedent and accused prosecutors of bias, specifically mentioning federal charges and a Georgia case involving alleged election interference.
  • The Harris-Walz campaign condemned Trump's remarks, stating that he is pushing false narratives and emphasizing Vice President Harris's commitment to upholding the rule of law.
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Former Miss Teen USA Contestant Rebukes Vance for Using Her Flub to Attack Harris (www.nytimes.com)
 
  • Senator JD Vance used a viral clip of Caite Upton's 2007 Miss Teen USA pageant mistake to mock Kamala Harris, sparking backlash.
  • Upton criticized Vance's actions on social media, calling for an end to online bullying, and expressed that the viral clip had previously led to depression and suicidal thoughts.
  • Vance stated he was unaware of Upton’s past mental health struggles and refused to apologize, dismissing the incident as a joke.
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Officials identify ‘Pinnacle Man’ after a nearly five-decade long investigation (www.cnn.com)
 
  • The remains of Nicholas Paul Grubb, a man found frozen in a Pennsylvania cave in 1977, were identified nearly 50 years later using old-fashioned detective work rather than advanced technology.
  • Grubb’s body was discovered by hikers near the Pinnacle in Albany Township, and his death was determined to be from a drug-induced overdose with no signs of foul play.
  • The case was finally solved when a Pennsylvania State Police detective found Grubb’s lost fingerprint card from 1977, leading to a positive identification through the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
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I moved from California to Texas but only stayed 4 months. Texas isn't much cheaper, and everyone was politics-obsessed. (www.businessinsider.com)
 
  • Kellee Speakman, a conservative elementary school teacher, moved from California to Texas in 2022 but returned after four and a half months due to Texas's political obsession and unexpected living costs.
  • Speakman found Texas to be not much cheaper than California, with high property taxes, expensive services, and lower wages, which contributed to her dissatisfaction.
  • She returned to California, appreciating its lifestyle, public lands, and better teacher benefits, realizing that her idea of freedom involved peace and everyday adventures rather than political rhetoric.
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Report: General Booty to be named starting QB at Louisiana-Monroe (www.on3.com)
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Dinosaur footprints from Africa and South America are a match (www.popsci.com)
 
  • Paleontologists found matching Early Cretaceous dinosaur footprints in Brazil and Cameroon, showing where dinosaurs walked before Africa and South America split.
  • The footprints, mostly from three-toed theropods, date back 120 million years and reveal how dinosaurs migrated across the supercontinent Gondwana.
  • Geological evidence supports that these areas were connected before the continents drifted apart, forming the South Atlantic Ocean.
Judge rules Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, throws out major charges against ex-Louisville officers in c/[email protected]
[–] AnActOfCreation 3 points 2 months ago

Admittedly one of the benefits of Reddit was the extensive modding community that kept on top of things like this. In some news communities they would remove duplicate stories, even from different sources, for exactly the reasons you mentioned. Of course they could be overzealous too. :)

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The Sound Of Failure At Sonos (www.forbes.com)
 
  • Sonos's botched app rollout is a significant leadership failure, resulting in widespread customer dissatisfaction and technical issues that undermine its brand.
  • Over 100 employees were laid off, likely due to the mishandling of the app, reflecting poor leadership priorities and decisions.
  • Sonos now faces potential long-term damage to its customer loyalty and market confidence, with upcoming updates needing to address these issues urgently.
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Peloton announces $95 “used equipment activation fee” (arstechnica.com)
 
  • Peloton is introducing a $95 "used equipment activation fee" for bikes purchased from outside its official channels in the US and Canada, aiming to boost revenue and maintain onboarding quality for new subscribers.
  • The fee has sparked criticism as it reduces the cost savings typically associated with buying secondhand equipment and diverges from practices in other industries, potentially discouraging used market purchases.
  • Peloton's hardware sales continue to decline, but subscription revenue has seen slight growth; the company still faces financial struggles despite cost-cutting measures and layoffs.
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How to Switch From Chrome to Firefox (and Why You Should) (lifehacker.com)
 
  • Firefox is a privacy-friendly alternative to Chrome, using its own browser engine (Gecko) and offering strong privacy protections compared to Chromium-based browsers.
  • Despite its benefits, Firefox relies on Google for funding, raising concerns about its future, and some recent privacy decisions have drawn criticism.
  • Switching from Chrome to Firefox is simple, and alternatives like Mullvad Browser offer even stronger privacy for those seeking more protection.
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YouTube is Losing The War Against Adblockers (www.howtogeek.com)
 
  • YouTube is intensifying efforts to combat adblockers, including blocking video playback and warning users of potential account suspension.
  • Increased ads on YouTube have driven many users to adblockers, hurting both YouTube’s ad revenue and content creators reliant on ad-based income.
  • Despite these measures, many users are leaving YouTube or finding workarounds, leading creators to seek alternative revenue streams off-platform.
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Deborah Ann Woll teaches Jon Bernthal the basics of D&D (www.polygon.com)
 
  • Deborah Ann Woll gave Jon Bernthal an engaging introduction to Dungeons & Dragons on his podcast, explaining character creation and gameplay in a fun and accessible way.
  • Woll’s approach focuses on storytelling and immersing players in the world rather than overwhelming them with character sheets and rules, making D&D more appealing to newcomers.
  • The video highlights the universal appeal of D&D, where both Hollywood stars and regular players can connect and enjoy the game together.
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Google Says Opening Up Its App Store Is Expensive And Too Much Work, Gets Told By Judge, 'We're Going To Tear The Barriers Down' (www.benzinga.com)
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  • Judge James Donato intends to dismantle Google’s Android app store monopoly, following an earlier ruling declaring it illegal.
  • Google argued that opening its store to competitors would be too costly and complex, but the judge dismissed this claim, emphasizing that barriers will be removed.
  • Proposed remedies include banning discriminatory practices against rival app stores and setting up a committee to monitor compliance and report regularly.
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