chriswadeevans

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This Cartoon by Franco Juri sums up where we are in the global system rather well...

h/t @royaards

#politics #inequality

"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"

https://www.newscase.com/palantirs-swiss-exit-highlights-global-data-sovereignty-challenge/

#Palantir #Dataprivacy #Security

Palantir’s Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge

Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data, a deal-breaker for the neutrality-focused Alpine nation. This move represents a significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm, with potential ripple effects across other international partnerships. […]

NewsCase
After years waiting for support myself, I want to highlight a new autism charity helping families in Norfolk | Amaya Edwards
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/welfare/highlighting-a-new-autism-charity-in-norfolk/?fsp_sid=6797
Highlighting a new autism charity in Norfolk

After years waiting for support myself, I want to highlight a new autism charity helping families in Norfolk

East Anglia Bylines | Powerful Citizen Journalism

Normal Island News

Sir Keir Starmer calls for safe and peaceful war in Venezuela

Former human rights lawyer Sir Keir Starmer has defended President Trump’s invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of the Maduros. The prime minister explained that murdering 80 civilians to kidnap a foreign leader and his wife is fine, as long as it is done in accordance with international law. He has therefore not ruled out kidnapping Zack Polanski and his boyfriend.

https://www.normalisland.co.uk/p/sir-keir-starmer-calls-for-safe-and?publication_id=1407757&post_id=183528860

#NormalIslandNews

Sir Keir Starmer calls for safe and peaceful war in Venezuela

Former human rights lawyer Sir Keir Starmer has defended President Trump’s invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of the Maduros.

Normal Island News
Is see Danish citizens online are now proposing to invade USA and MAAG. (Make America Actually Great)
Under occupation they would ensure Americans got.
Universal healthcare
Fairer wages + lower income inequality
Paid parental leave
Bike-friendly cities
Free college options
Fewer work hours
Reliable public transportation
Stronger social safety net
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#Denmark #USA #USpol #Politics
This was originally going to be a one-post mastodon quip about how much Zork I sold for in today’s dollars, but then I got carried away so I spared you all a 20-part thread: https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/
The Price of Software

When Zork I was originally released in the early 80s, it sold for around $30-40 in 1980s money (according to a few online sources I forgot to save a link to). That’d be $118-157 in today’s dollars according to internet calculators. Since…

Unfinished Business

"Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages.

Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla are now sharing details about their five days in Israeli captivity – and how Swedish Foreign Ministry staff left them without help."

CW for the article: descriptions of torture, sexism and other abuse
https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25LgKq/greta-thunberg-they-kicked-me-every-time-the-flag-touched-my-face

Article is in English,
which is very unusual for Aftonbladet,
being one of the two major evening newspapers of Sweden,
so that should tell you something of the magnitude.

Trump in a 'far darker' place than he admits — and GOP has 'no way' to escape: analyst https://twp.ai/E6CZyi
Trump in a 'far darker' place than he admits — and GOP has 'no way' to escape: analyst

President Donald Trump and his Republican caucus have revealed that they are in a "far darker" political place than they currently admit publicly as the current budget fight continues to fracture the base, according to one political strategist. Simon Rosenberg, a veteran Democratic strategist, argue...

Raw Story

Republicans: We don't think masked police shooting Christian pastors is excessive. Also due process is overrated. Also we'll bomb Venezuelan ships because we want to.

Young Republicans: We love H*tler, we should gas everyone who doesn't support us

Democrats: No Kings, No H*tler

Corporate Media: Why are Democrats escalating the political rhetoric??🧐

Video: friends of Australian kidnapped by Israel describe extreme violence and torture

https://www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/2025/10/06/video-friends-of-australian-kidnapped-by-israel-describe/

Video: friends of Australian kidnapped by Israel describe extreme violence and torture

Friends of Australian flotilla volunteer kidnapped by Israel detail captors dislocating his arm and using sleep deprivation tactics

Canary