Shortages of crucial HIV medicines due to aid cuts are a ‘warning’, say experts More than half of organisations providing HIV care surveyed by International Planned Parenthood Federation said they had run out of stock at some point during past 12 months www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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The senate elderly woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis and a political row that triggered early elections has died, according to Madrid's tenants union. Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years on 23 September after she was unable to afford rent increases. The company that owned the flat later offered to allow her to return at a lower rate - but she was unable to sign an agreement as she had been admitted to hospital.
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"We regret to announce that Maricarmen passed away today," the Madrid Tenants' Union said in a statement, adding her situation marked "a turning point in the history of this country". Union spokesperson Alicia del Río said: "Speculation costs lives, and today rentierism has finished killing our colleague Maricarmen" but "her memory lives on with us". Abascal became a symbol for Spain's housing crisis following her eviction. bbc.com/news/articles/c6e3x21e…
Hey I would really appreciate if people could share and post this around and vote No we need to make sure AI translations stop being passed around in the SRW community www.reddit.com/r/Super_Robo...
The COP31 hosts, Australia and Türkiye must lead the world away from fossil fuels, but first they need to start at home. Add your name to tell them to: + Set a date to quit coal, publish a plan to move off all fossil fuels. + Make COP31 about action. Turn years of promises into a real, fair shift to affordable renewable energy. + Make sure rich, polluting countries and industries pay their share for a fair global energy transition that protects people and our planet. act.350.org/sign/cop31/?r=GB&c…
New York Fed Report: Trump's tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to consumer goods inflation by February 2026. Without the tariffs, prices of goods would have fallen. New Canadian tariffs are expected to put additional upward pressure on prices.
[Commentary] Millions in Indonesia are already enduring toxic smoke and fighting severe blazes during an unprecedented El Niño. In a new op-ed, ecologist Akane Nishimura argues these frontline communities offer essential lessons in fortitude and adaptation as record-breaking fire seasons approach. mongabay.cc/2uMSWF #ElNiño #Mongabay #Indonesia
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Please copy and paste into the forms on the websites of your members of Congress and share with friends. congress.gov/contact-us Dear Senator / Representative - The Welsh Parliament has passed a law to make it illegal for candidates to lie during elections. I would like you to introduce similar legislation. The law prohibits the making or publishing of false or misleading statements of fact before or during an election for the purpose of helping the election of a candidate. While in Wales, the Standards of Conduct Committee oversees the rulings, in the US the Government Accounting Office, supplemented by a rotating panel of citizens, could be in charge of the determinations.
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I am tired to seeing lies by elected officials repeated regularly. I am tired of AI deepfakes of candidates. I know this legislation has almost zero chance of getting out of committee, but I want you to force the conversation. Introduce the legislation. Force committee members to explain why lying to the American public is okay. Start to restore sanity and honesty to government. Please be part of the solution. #Resist #ResistOfTheDay #Lying #Wales #Cymraeg
The FIA has completed its review of recent power unit software issues. The root cause was traced back to low RPM in sectors with a 250kW power cap, which caused an unintended, unrecoverable power loss. #F1
Margaret Hamilton obit at the NY Times. Mentions the incident during the Apollo 11 landing when Buzz Aldrin flipped a switch, that caused a CPU overload. The software survived because Hamilton had anticipated and simulated such a scenario and had added logic to prioritize essential tasks over others. Paul Curto, who nominated Hamilton for a NASA Space Act Award, called Hamilton's work "the foundation for ultra-reliable software design." nytimes.com/2026/10/07/obituar… archive.ph/kD3F4 4/n
Imagine losing species before we've even discovered them. For fungi, that's already happening. Fungi help plants thrive, store carbon and support ecosystems. Yet they're being lost before we even know they exist. Donate today and help bring fungi out of the shadows🍄- joinplantlife.org/46Ofr6m
The UK social media ban is coming. That means every adult having to show their ID to get online. Age verification puts privacy at risk. Curbs freedom of expression. And simply doesn't work to keep kids safe online. The government needs to change course. But the clock is ticking. Sign the petition ⬇️ action.openrightsgroup.org/say… #ageverification #privacy #freedomofexpression #onlinesafety #socialmediaban #ukpolitics #ukpol #digitalrights
New research by CIEHF and the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation reveals how colonisation disrupted cultural burning and transformed forests on GunaiKurnai Country, increasing wildfire risk long before climate change intensified the problem. theconversation.com/colonisation...
AIHW: Report. Polypharmacy trends in Australia. aihw.gov.au/reports/medicines/…
Health stuff can require diet changes. Some very specific. Not always what’s readily available or on hand Help them out. Seriously.
We report from Ukraine not because it’s safe — but because it matters. Help us stay protected, fight apathy, and keep foreign attention on the war. Support our work! counteroffensive.news/
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and Iowa Rep. Josh Turek spoke about their track records as lawmakers as they met for their first Senate debate Wednesday, discussing their previous votes — and planned actions — to address rising costs for Iowans, Robin Opsahl reports. iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/10/07/t...
Today in The Conversation Canada, Jeremy Wildeman of Carleton University and Aisha Ahmad of the University of Toronto explain that while a U.S. military strike on its northern neighbour sounds like an extreme “tail-risk” scenario, Prime Minister Mark Carney and top defence officials aren’t taking any chances. With the Canadian Armed Forces expanding reserve forces to 400,000 for homeland defence, Ottawa is actively scenario-planning for the unthinkable. From Ukraine’s high-tech asymmetric warfare to Iran’s strategic denial and the grim realities of insurgency, Wildeman and Ahmad delve into precisely how a mid-sized nation can deter a superpower. theconversation.com/how-canada…
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Cheeky Crested #Capuchins are gregarious tool-using #monkeys, #endangered in #Brazil 🇧🇷 from #palmoil 🌴⛔️ meat 🥩🐮⛔️ and soy #deforestation and the illegal #pettrade 🏹 Help save them, when you shop #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives palmoildetectives.com/2021/06/…
Oct 7, 1966: 19 teens and their bus driver are killed in Canada's worst level crossing disaster in Dorion, QC, 40 km west of Montreal. The bus was carrying the teens to a high school dance and stopped at the St. Charles Road crossing to wait for a passing eastbound train.
New Spinosaurus Species Discovered in Niger. The find is the first unequivocal discovdery of a new species of the fish-eating dinosaur in more than a century. Unearthed in Niger, deep in the central Sahara, the most striking feature of Spinosaurus mirabilis is a massive, scimitar-shaped cranial crest. Based on the surface texture and interior vascular canals, it's believed the crest was sheathed in keratin and was brightly colored in life. sci.news/paleontology/spinosau…
We’re trying to play it cool with the best of them bUT WE’RE NOMINATED FOR A SHORTY IMPACT AWARD!! ✨🫶 Swifties, this is a public vote so we need YOUR help. You can vote once a day every day until October 13 at bit.ly/S4H-Shortys
If you hate #AI, post this in the comments on every doomsday #AI video you can find, explaining what it is of course: mastodon.social/@jwz/117395494…
Margaret Hamilton, the first female programmer hired to work on the Apollo project who ultimately led the 100-person team that guided Armstrong and Aldrin to a safe landing on the moon, dies at 90. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/o...
Northern Illinois starts new all over, with a new conference, a new coach and entirely new roster. John Ostapowicz has the preview. #HLMBB horizoneroundtable.com/2026/10…
Don't get left in the dark... This is your reminder that once we know the truth, we can't unsee it. 9 out of 10 people want to act when they understand what is at stake. Choosing to travel differently is one simple, powerful way to show up. You don't need to fly to see the world. 🌎💚
If you are eligible or in the identified health risk groups, get your shots. #VaccinesWork #Saskatchewan #Canada #Flu #Covid19 cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewa…
'In response to the era of artificial intelligence, and the questions it raises about culture, copyright and corporate power, the academics behind the Stuart Hall Archive Project have barred AI bots from accessing the data.'
Japan's antitrust watchdog raided four of the nation's largest beer-makers on Wednesday over allegations that they colluded to raise prices charged to wholesalers. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026… #business #companies #ftc #beer #alcohol
Just vote Devin out please! #Survivor #Survivor51
More cities could be devastatingly hit by floods as the climate crisis intensifies. It could mean more lost livelihoods, more damaged homes. People and communities who have contributed the least to this crisis must NOT continue to pay the highest price. Time to make those wealthy polluters PAY. theconversation.com/as-the-pla…
This loyal dog became a surrogate mom to orphaned kittens, and science explains why it works
Southeastern will introduce its Autumn Timetable from 11 October to 12 December 2026, with changes aimed at improving reliability during seasonal conditions. Many customers will see little change, but some services will be retimed or have revised stopping patterns. Some early trains will leave one to five minutes earlier. On Victoria–Orpington services, some trains will not stop at West Dulwich, Sydenham Hill, Penge East or Kent House. Some Dartford–Cannon Street trains will skip St Johns, while Dover Priory–Victoria services will be retimed by up to eight minutes. Metro services will also see minor changes. Southeastern says the adjustments provide greater flexibility during leaf fall and wet weather, which can affect braking and acceleration. Customers are advised to check their journey before travelling. newsroom.southeasternrailway.c…
Another day of this. Please. Let it be this time we get it right. #HomelessSky
"State Sen. Ron Alting accused of shoplifting" I voted against Ron Alting before I knew he was a serial shoplifter! Vote for Natasha Baker! purdueexponent.org/city_state/… #Indiana #TippecanoeCounty #LafayetteIN #HoosierMast #politics #TippecanoeCo
Amazon presented a first look at its upcoming Tomb Raider television series during the 2026 Amazon UK Upfront event at The Outernet in London. Co-showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge appeared on stage to discuss the Prime Video production. www.tombraiderchronicles.com/headlines580... #TombRaider
Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102 theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/… #obituary #movies
If you are in a state that mails you a ballot, and you have that ballot now, take it out and select your choices and return it. Now. Do not wait. The more votes are locked in before November 3rd the less like the administration can do things to suppress the vote.
‼️THE WINTER IS COMING AND RAMADAN'S AFRAID‼️ ⭕ RAMADAN @Ramadan IS A 77-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO MUST SUPPORT A FAMILY OF 14‼️ DONATIONS ARE VERY SLOW FOR THIS FAMILY‼️ THEY NEED TO KEEP WARM‼️ RAMADAN NEEDS MEDICATION‼️ THEY NEED FOOD AND WATER‼️ THIS FAMILY HAS A BABY TO CARE FOR AS WELL‼️👶🚼 PLEASE SHARE. DONATE IF YOU CAN. lifeline4gaza.com/share/3217/ #Gaza #Palestine #humanrights #humanity #savelives #gazafamily #winterisComing #savegaza #helpgaza #fediforgaza #GazaMutualAid #sharingiscaring
Tōru Takemitsu was born otd, 8 October 1930, in Tokyo. He was largely self-taught and became one of Japan’s most important composers of contemporary classical music, writing both concert pieces and film scores.
Wikimedia’s finds that OpenAI rogue agents paid a visit Wikimedia says agents it believes were operated by OpenAI made unapproved edits to its wikis, tried to turn its citation tool and Etherpad into proxies for fetching outside data, and sent millions of automated requests.... itnerd.blog/2026/10/07/wikimed…
donating to help Ukrainian snipers is one of the best returns on investment you can make in this war almost every round takes an invading ruskie out of the action
We can follow statewide voter turnout at the California Secretary of State's Office. As of the first day, 16,000 ballots were in. Those numbers will begin rising sharply into the millions. But the system is working. So get out there and vote early! elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/state…
The UK Video Games Council is working on a Games Growth Strategy, which includes plans to create a dedicated industrial body for games, unlock funding from institutional sources and land a games expert in the Lords. More on this in today's VGIM: www.videogamesindustrymemo.com/p/towards-a-...
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Speaks at Internal Town Hall — Discussing Xbox Series X|S as ‘core,’ Helix as a Family of Devices, Boosting Game Pass, and More windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox… #xbox #gamedev #videogames #gaming #gamingnews
If you even touch VRC occasionally I encourage you to fill this out. AI has no place on a platform built on human creativity and hard work.
Ahead of Islamophobia Awareness Month 2026, I've submitted a parliamentary motion recognising the month as an opportunity to raise awareness of the harms of Islamophobia and to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims in Scotland and across the UK. Write to your MSP asking them to support motion S7M-01495 'Welcoming Islamophobia Awareness Month': parliament.scot/chamber-and-co…
#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames. Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes. He believes that it will serve her in preparation for illustrating the book.
3 Iconic Animals Show the Value of the US Endangered Species Act and the Harm in Stripping it Away counterpunch.org/2026/10/07/3-…
