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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)

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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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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)

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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.

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The Sound Of Failure At Sonos (www.forbes.com)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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You Can Now Try Firefox’s Vertical Tabs (www.howtogeek.com)

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Firefox Nightly 131 introduces vertical tabs and an improved sidebar, enhancing tab management and multitasking for users with many open tabs.
The vertical tabs feature, similar to Microsoft Edge, keeps tabs organized on the left-hand side and can be customized via Firefox Labs settings.
Additional features include AI chatbot integration in the sidebar and ongoing development of tab grouping and profile management tools.

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JD Vance says he was asked in front of his wife if he had 'any secret family' during vice presidential vetting (www.businessinsider.com)

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Sen. JD Vance recounted being asked if he had a "secret family" during the vice presidential vetting process, which he found intrusive and bizarre, especially since his wife was present.
Vance described the vetting process as detailed and intrusive, including questions about potential family criticisms and criminal history.
Politicians undergoing vice presidential vetting often face extensive scrutiny to prepare for media examination, highlighting past examples like Herschel Walker and John Edwards who had hidden children.

I'm forking Ladybird and stepping down as SerenityOS BDFL by AnActOfCreation in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 36 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I see it more like the browser group wanted it to be a 'real' browser and not held down by having to be compliant with the hobby OS. But that's just my reading from the outside. :)