Derek

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The fact that:

1. This election is between a black female cop and a 34-time convicted white male felon

2. Almost every police union supports the felon

Should tell you everything you need to know about who the police really serve.

New research shows brains collecting more plastic in the body than thought, with some samples of brain tissue collected this year showing 1 in 200 parts (0.5%) of mass being microplastics.

We live in the Plastisphere.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/21/microplastics-brain-pollution-health

Microplastics are infiltrating brain tissue, studies show: ā€˜There’s nowhere left untouched’

Twenty-four brain samples collected in early 2024 measured on average about 0.5% plastic by weight

The Guardian
Omar from Gaza 𓂆 (@OmarHamadD) on X

This might be my last writing, or it might not; either way, I’m not too concerned. Maybe you should read what I’m writing this time, or maybe not. The machinery is getting closer, I hear its noise, and I hear the sound of gunfire. I see the shadows of death approaching, like a

X (formerly Twitter)

I remember back in the 90s people thinking the money would get on board with wind and solar when prices came down, the technology took off, and there was money to be made.

But it's just easier for them to continue soaking up fossil fuel subsidies.

We don't do anything to stop climate change because it makes people who are already rich a lot of money.

That's it. That's the only reason.

"Sanders' loudest applause came when he demanded an end to Israel’s siege on Gaza & release of all hostages. Polling is clear that Harris dramatically improves her chances of winning with a ceasefire, release of hostages, & stop of arms to Netanyahu."
https://www.qasimrashid.com/p/recapping-the-dnc-day-2
Recapping the DNC Day 2

Republican speakers, roll call, and retro speakers

Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid

Apple's going to get its 30% from you whether you're actively publishing on the App Store, or merely programming on a stream that happens to be playable on iOS.

How many times is Apple potentially hitting the same developer with 30%? Once on Twitch, once on Patreon, and once on the App Store, plus a yearly fee, plus hardware? Possibly then the CTF, then the external linking fees.

I'm surprised there's any money left.

What is AI's real carbon footprint? You won't find it in the sustainability reports of tech giants. That's because they claim it's mostly or entirely powered by renewables.

My colleague Natasha & I dug deeper to find reality to be otherwise. Thanks to use of dodgy credits. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-21/ai-tech-giants-hide-dirty-energy-with-outdated-carbon-accounting-rules?srnd=undefined&sref=jjXJRDFv

AI Tech Giants Hide Dirty Energy With Outdated Carbon Accounting Rules

Tech giants leading the AI race have found a way to conceal the climate impact of their growing electricity use: unbundled renewable energy certificates.

Bloomberg

FTC can’t enforce ban on noncompete agreements, thanks to judge in Texas

Judge: FTC Act doesn't give substantive rulemaking authority to FTC.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/08/ftc-cant-enforce-ban-on-noncompete-agreements-thanks-to-judge-in-texas/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Federal judge in Texas strikes down FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements

Judge: FTC Act doesn't give substantive rulemaking authority to FTC.

Ars Technica