Silencing Science: How Trump is Reshaping U.S. Health
Issam AHMED,    -  Agence France-Presse (France) | Raw Story

_Stephan: As a scientist my entire adult life, and the son of an internationally recognized physician father and a surgical nurse mother, I am angered and appalled at what “emperor” Trump and his vassals are doing to America’s science community, organizations, and agencies. Everything this christofascist coup is doing to the United States degrades it, and deg … ⌘ Read more

Consumer prices rise 0.5% in January, higher than expected as annual rate rises to 3%
Jeff Cox,  Economics Editor  -  CNBC

Stephan:

_You have almost certainly noticed it. My wife and I certainly have. “emperor” Trump promised prices would go down if he were elected. They have, in fact, gone in the absolute opposite direction. And because of Trump’s ignorance and bullying they are going to go much further up. We will be in a different world … ⌘ Read more

Avoiding Outrage Fatigue while Staying Informed
Rachel Feltman, Tanya Lewis, Madison Goldberg & Fonda Mwangi,  Contributing Writer | Senior Editor for Health and Medicine | Science Journalist | Multi-Media Editor  -  Scientific American

_Stephan: Recently I have had four readers write to tell me that the MAGAt coup has just left them emotionally exhausted, and I had lunch with a friend today who told me the same thing. I understood what all of them were telling me, and it p … ⌘ Read more

Apple Working on New 27-Inch Mini-LED Studio Display for Late 2025
Apple is working on a 27-inch mini-LED display that could come as soon as late 2025, display analyst Ross Young said today. The display could be a new version of the Studio Display that Apple first introduced in 2022. The current version of the Studio Display uses a 5K LED panel, so a mini-LED version would be a significant update.

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10 Broadway Props That Stole The Show
Broadway is known for its dazzling performances, unforgettable characters, and, of course, incredible props that help bring the magic to life. While the actors’ talent is the star of the show, some props have a way of stealing the spotlight and becoming just as iconic as the performances themselves. From inanimate objects that take on […]

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Apple Partners With Alibaba to Bring iPhone AI Features to China
Apple will partner with Alibaba to offer AI features in China, the Chinese company’s chairman said on Thursday, resolving months of speculation around Apple’s strategy in the region (via Reuters).

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Recover 7GB of iPhone, iPad, & Mac Storage by Disabling Apple Intelligence
Don’t use Apple Intelligence? Don’t care to have Apple Intelligence write your emails for you or instantly create a business plan or any of the handy writing and summary tools? Whether you’re on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, if you recently updated to the latest versions of system software, then you’ll find that Apple Intelligence … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/12/recover-7gb-o … ⌘ Read more

Announcing Ratify v1.4.0 – Revocation Checking with CRL Support, Enhanced Out-of-box Experience, and New Cloud Provider Support
We are thrilled to announce the release of Ratify v1.4.0! This milestone release introduces significant new features that enhance Ratify’s capabilities as a trusted supply chain security tool. As always, we deeply appreciate the contributions from the… ⌘ Read more

Apple Begins Selling Refurbished M4 Macs
Apple today added MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M4 series chips to its certified refurbished store in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland for the first time since the computers were introduced in October 2024.

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Here Are All The Major Lawsuits Against Trump And Musk: Judge Shoots Down Trump’s Latest Attempt To Freeze Funding
Alison Durkee,  Staff Writer  -  Forbes

_Stephan: In a sad way, this article is good news. It shows us there is still some integrity in the judicial system of the United States. It also tells us that Trump is attempting to orchestrate a coup, although almost no one in the media, even as they cover th … ⌘ Read more

Trump loosens enforcement of US law banning bribery of foreign officials
Steve Holland and Nandita Bose,  Reporters  -  Reuters

_Stephan: ”Emperor” Trump, a multi-convicted felon, and multiple bankrupt, convicted sex offender has been a criminal all his life and is now trying to reshape your country and mine into a reflection of himself; to legalize the United States as a criminal nation. What are you doing to speak out against this evil transformation … ⌘ Read more

22 Republican AGs Sue to Stop New York’s Attempt to Make Fossil Fuel Polluters Pay for Climate Damages
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes,  Contributing Writer  -  EcoWatch

_Stephan: I hope you understand that the coup that is occurring is not happening just because of the actions of “emperor” Trump, his co-“emperor” Elon Musk, and their lackeys in Congress. The “Republicans” who run the Red States are equally complicit. As this arti … ⌘ Read more

2025 Budget Stakes: Many Households Could Lose Needed Rental Assistance
Research Staff,    -  Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

_Stephan: I know that a number of my readers rent their homes; they do not own them, and many depend on rental assistance. I am publishing this report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities because I want to warn you that ‘emperor” Trump and his “co-emperor” Elon Musk don’t give a damn about your wellbeing, and are … ⌘ Read more

10 Mind-Boggling Facts That You Won’t Believe Aren’t Made Up
With the internet the way it is nowadays, you might think that every little bit of trivia and every interesting fact on earth has been mined, blogged, tweeted, posted, and shared. But thankfully, there are still a seemingly endless amount of weird and crazy facts and absolutely bizarre (true) tales that will shock you. Heck, […]

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L’État toujours plus fort, plus loin, plus profond, jusque dans vos poubelles
Les couloirs feutrés de la République bruissent d’une rumeur tapageuse : il semblerait que la bureaucratie soit un peu trop présente dans la vie des Français et que ceux-ci commenceraient à en prendre ombrage… Pourtant, on s’en souvient, tout a été fait dès l’arrivée d’Emmanuel Macron au pouvoir, pour enfin nettoyer l’énorme paquet de législations, de […] ⌘ Read more

10 Unbelievable Advertising Fiascoes
For various reasons, product advertisements sometimes go awry in a big way. A case in point: Budweiser Light’s ad campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney resulted in a boycott that cost the company almost 1.5 billion dollars, as customers switched from Bud Light to competitors’ brands. As Harvard Business Review points out, companies learned that […]

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iPhone 16 Pro Max Beaten by Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in App Loading Speed Test
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max has been comprehensively beaten by the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a real world app speed test conducted by PhoneBuff, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 12GB of RAM winning out over the A18 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM in Apple’s smartphone.

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PSA: Latest Software Updates Enable Apple Intelligence on Some Mac, iPhone, iPad
Many Mac, iPhone, and iPad users are discovering that installing the latest available system software updates of MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1, iOS 18.3.1, and iPadOS 18.3.1 will automatically enable Apple Intelligence, even if the feature has been disabled before. While this doesn’t happen to everyone, some Mac, iPhone, and iPad users are seeing an Apple Intelligence … [Read More](htt … ⌘ Read more

Deals: M2 MacBook Air for $799
Amazon is back with some more great deals on Apple products, with one of the best deals being the M2 MacBook Air 13″ model for just $799 in the 16GB / 256GB configuration, taking $200 off the retail price. And if the M2 MacBook Air isn’t what you’re looking for, the M3 models remain at … Read More ⌘ Read more

Kubestronaut in Orbit: Nelson Hilario Filipe
Get to know Nelson This week’s Kubestronaut in orbit is Nelson Hilario Filipe, a DevSecOps Engineer and our first Kubestronaut in Mozambique. Nelson has a strong passion for shift-left security, and embarked on the Kubestronaut program… ⌘ Read more

New Powerbeats Pro 2 Will Have Day One Firmware Update
Apple’s upcoming Powerbeats Pro 2 will have a day one firmware update available, as Apple has just released new software for the earbuds. The Powerbeats Pro 2 will ship with 7B15 firmware, and the new firmware has a 7B24 version number.

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Trump administration orders consumer protection agency to stop work, closes building
Christopher Rugaber,  Staff Writer  -  Federal News Network | Associated Press

_Stephan: Did you vote for Trump? Is you did you are reasonable and complicit in the end of all consumer protection against scams. Your bank has implemented new fees, your credit card corporations have done the same? You were deceived into paying money for some benefit you didn’t … ⌘ Read more

‘Sabotaging the American empire’: Paul Krugman explains how MAGA ‘destroyed’ US moral authority
Alex Henderson,  Staff Writer  -  AlterNet

_Stephan: ”Emperor” Trump and his coup vassals are destroying America’s stature in the world. Nobel Laureate Economist Paul Krugman spells it out.  The United States will neither be respected or trusted, and it will change the whole structure of geopolitics. The effects of this I believe will last … ⌘ Read more

States With More Maternal-Fetal Specialists Had Lower Rates of Maternal Death
Rachael Robertson,  Investigative Writer  -  MedPage Today

_Stephan: The Dobbs decision has had an impact on the wellbeing of women that is not getting anywhere near the media or political attention it should. If you are a fertile woman living in a Red State and planning to have a child your life and the life of your fetus are at much higher risk than if you live in a Bl … ⌘ Read more

Trump removes top government ethics czar
Fredreka Schouten,  Staff Writer  -  CNN

_Stephan: ”Emperor” Trump is committed to the destruction of American democracy, and he does not want to be bothered by anyone reporting his, and his vassals, lack of ethics and ongoing criminality. So what to do? The answer is simple: eliminate any ethical oversight of their ongoing coup. And that is exactly what criminal Trump has done. This article describes it. Meanwhile, the majority of the America … ⌘ Read more

10 Times People Voluntarily Gave Up Their Freedom to Dictators
Let’s be honest: If history has taught us anything at all, it might just be that people love a strongman—until they don’t. Again and again, societies have handed over their rights with the enthusiasm of someone clicking “I agree” on terms and conditions they never even read. But instead of just annoying software updates, these […]

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OLED MacBook Pro With Thinner Design on Track for 2026 Launch
Apple’s first OLED MacBook Pro remains on schedule for a 2026 release, featuring the new slimmer design Apple is rumored to be working on, based on a new report from The Elec.

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Notary Project announces Notation v1.3.0 and tspclient-go v1.0.0!
The Notary Project maintainers are thrilled to announce the latest releases, including notation v1.3.0, notation-go v1.3.0, notation-core-go v1.2.0 and tspclient-go v1.0.0! These new versions are production ready and have successfully completed a comprehensive security audit. Check… ⌘ Read more

What’s minimalism?
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MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 Update with Bug Fixes Released
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The new software update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, making it recommended for all users. Separately, Apple has released iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.3.1 for iPad, watchOS 11.3.1 for Apple Watch, and updates to other Apple devices as … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/macos-sequoia-15-3-1-update-with-b … ⌘ Read more

Deals: iPad mini 7 for $399, Apple Watch 10 for $329, $99 AirPods, AirTags 4-pack for $70, & More
Amazon is back with some great Apple deals this week, including the newest iPad mini 7 for $100 off, Apple Watch Series 10 for 18% off, AirPods starting at $99, a pack of AirTags for $70, $200 off MacBook Air models, and more. iPad mini 7 – $399 (down from $499) iPad mini 7 is … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/deals-ipad-mini-7-for-39 … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 Update with Bug Fixes Released
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The new software update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, making it recommended for all users. Separately, Apple has released iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.3.1 for iPad, watchOS 11.3.1 for Apple Watch, and updates to other Apple devices as … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/macos-sequoia-15-3-1-update-with-b … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sonoma 14.7.4 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.4 with Security Updates Released
macOS Sonoma 14.7.4 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.4 are available as small software updates for Mac users running the Sonoma and Ventura operating systems. The updates focus on security enhancements, making them recommended for all Mac users running those operating systems, and they appear to include same security updates available in the just released MacOS Sequoia … [Read More](https://osx … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 Update with Bug Fixes Released
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The new software update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, making it recommended for all users. Separately, Apple has released iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.3.1 for iPad, watchOS 11.3.1 for Apple Watch, and updates to other Apple devices as … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/macos-sequoia-15-3-1-update-with-b … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.3.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Patches
iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.3.1 for iPad are now available for all eligible users and devices. The new iOS/iPadOS software updates are relatively small and focus on security enhancements and bug fixes, making the update recommended to all users. Additionally, MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 is available as as software update for Mac, along with … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/ios-18-3-1-update-relea … ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, Freedom to Marry Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/10/freedom-marry.html #programming #project #devjournal

Will Apple Release New iPhone 16 Colors This Year?
Apple typically releases new iPhone color options every year as a mid-product cycle refresh, so when can we expect a new finish in 2025?

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Apple has added new ‌iPhone‌ colors on six occasions in the past, consistently in either the March or April following an ‌iPhone‌’s launch:

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CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid “energetic” opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised
Anthony Salvanto,  CBS News’ Executive Director of Elections and Surveys.  -  CBS News

_Stephan: It has become very clear that unlike Europeans or Asians or Latin Americans, the people of the United States have never lived under a christofascist authoritarian rule, and most of us seem incapable of understanding what is … ⌘ Read more

America’s Crisis of Morality
John B. Alexander,  Commentator  -  Daily Kos

Stephan: John Alexander gets it exactly right in my opinion. As I said in my previous comment, American democracy has ended, not as a political opinion but as an historical fact. If you are not doing something to speak out in some way against what is happening you are complicit.

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‘He’s Building a Concentration Camp’: Fears Grow as Images Emerge of Offshore Prison at Gitmo
Jon Queally,   Managing Editor   -  Common Dreams

_Stephan: The Trumpian coup, like all fascist movements, is building a concentration camp for the people it wants to persecute. And, of course, they’re putting it in a location where none of their opponents can oversee what is happening. The Nazis did the same thing. Think about it:  30,000 peo … ⌘ Read more

Trump rescinds $4B in US pledges for UN climate fund
Karl Mathiesen,  Staff Writer  -  Politico

_Stephan: Fascist Trump isn’t very bright (as anyone will conclude who actually examines the history of his life) but he is very greedy and obsessed with being in control. So part of the coup he and the Republicans are carrying out is to serve their petroleum oligarch funders and block any sensible preparation for climate change. That several hundred million Americans will suffe … ⌘ Read more

10 Amazing Valentine’s Day-Themed Space Phenomena
Valentine’s Day is a day for celebrating love, but it doesn’t have to be the love between romantic partners. It can be the tenderness you feel for a beloved pet, commemorated with a piece of steak or cheese. It can also be the love of space and all the amazing things found in our universe. […]

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Pourquoi le « DOGE » étripe USAID
Si vous vous en tenez à la presse française, vous n’avez probablement pas entendu grand-chose au sujet du DOGE, le Department Of Government Efficiency américain, créé par Donald Trump pour qu’Elon Musk fasse le ménage dans les dépenses fédérales. C’est dommage, parce que ce que Musk fait avec « DOGE » est particulièrement intéressant, et notamment la […] ⌘ Read more

Ten Extraordinary Predictions for 2025 from Fiction
It’s 2025, and a new year is underway. Who knows what the coming months have in store? Well, if you struggle to imagine what 2025 might look like, you are in luck. Many great minds (and some not-so-great minds) from the world of fiction have dreamt up a gamut of outlandish predictions. Some paint 2025 […]

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World’s Thinnest Foldable Phone Launches Next Week
Oppo has confirmed a February 20 global launch for its Find N5, which the company claims is the world’s thinnest device in the foldable phone category. The phone is expected to be re-branded as the OnePlus Open 2 in the US.

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iPhone Users Can Sign Up to Try Starlink Connectivity For Free Until July
T-Mobile today announced that its Starlink satellite feature is now available in public beta, meaning anyone in the U.S. with a compatible iPhone or Android smartphone can sign up to test the off-the-grid connectivity, even if they use another carrier.

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Scientists used a computer to predict exactly when society will collapse
Lucy Devine,    -  LADBIBLE

_Stephan: I have been telling you, my readers, as well as anyone else who was interested and would listen that between 2040-2045 there was going to be a cataclysmic change in humanity’s cultures, including the United States. (See YouTube searching on my name, or my personal website, where you can hear or read me expoun … ⌘ Read more

Trump’s plan to kill offshore wind is paying off
Rivard and Marie J. French,    -  Politico

_Stephan: One of the major goals of “emperor” Trump’s MAGAt coup is to do nothing to prepare the United States for climate change and to trap the nation in the carbon energy era with a  “drill, baby… drill” policy to increase the profits of the petroleum oligarchs who helped buy his office for him. To that end, criminal Trump has attacked wind power as he said he would do, and it is h … ⌘ Read more

California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy
Matty SImon,  Senior staff Writer  -  Grist

Stephan: Even as the coup continues, in Blue states there are continued programs to transition out of the carbon energy era. Here is some good news from California, that debunks for the major carbon energy lies against the conversion.

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‘So stupid!’ Prof. shares government threat to halt scientific studies mentioning ‘women’
David Edwards,  Staff Writer  -  Raw Story

_Stephan: Research to improve your healthcare, particularly if you are female, is under assault as part of the “Republican” coup being led by “emperor” Trump, his co-president Elon Musk, and the spineless “Republicans” in Congress. They are going to stop any funding of research that deals with promoting wellbei … ⌘ Read more

Le Cadastre comme nouveau moyen de vous faire payer !
Un texte de Nafy-Nathalie Vous pensiez qu’obtenir des informations sur la superficie de votre terrain était un droit fondamental ? Non ! Détrompez-vous ! Vous souhaitez vendre votre terrain et vérifier sa superficie exacte ? Payant. Vous voulez vérifier si votre clôture est bien positionnée sur votre propriété ? Payant. Vous envisagez un projet d’extension […] ⌘ Read more

10 Famous Musicals That Never Made It to Broadway
It’s the dream of every actor, playwright, librettist, director, and dramaturg to one day work on a Broadway show. As far as theater goes, there’s pretty much no better way to prove your work is the best of the best than to premiere on the Great White Way. But sometimes, it’s about more than just […]

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Valentine’s Day Deals: Get All-Time Low Prices on AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and More
We’re less than one week away from Valentine’s Day, which falls on Friday, February 14, this year. Similar to years past, many third-party Apple resellers and accessory companies have opened up notable discounts on Apple products and accessories to coincide with the holiday.

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It’s surprising how much I can reduce the amount of spam that Rspamd needs to filter – whether it ends up in my junk folder or even my inbox – just by blocking certain recipient addresses. Using unique email addresses for each service, like “deezer @ example.com” for Deezer, was one of the best decisions I made, especially combined with a catch-all address. ⌘ Read more

How to Watch Super Bowl LIX Free on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
Super Bowl LIX takes place this Sunday, February 9. In the U.S., the game will be streaming for free in upscaled 4K on FOX’s ad-supported streaming service Tubi, which is available on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and many other devices.

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‘Dangerous climate breakdown’ warning as hottest January on record shocks scientists
Thomas Moore,  Science Correspondent  -  Sky News

_Stephan: While the Republican christofascist male dominant coup proceeds climate change, which they ignore, continues and scientists are freaking out. As Bill McGuire, an emeritus professor of geophysical and climate hazards says. “The fact that the latest robust Copernicus data reveals the January just gone … ⌘ Read more

Online Censorship In Schools Is ‘More Pervasive’ Than Expected, New Data Shows
Tara García Mathewson,  Members of the CalMatters Youth Journalism Initiative  -  Gizmodo

_Stephan: As the Republican coup continues the news reports I see say that Trump, supported by the Congressional Republicans, is seeking to close the Department of Education so that education in the United States can be turned into an indoctrination profit industry.  But even before … ⌘ Read more

An 1895 8th Grade Final Exam: I Couldn’t Pass It. Could You?
Martin Peretz,  Staff Writer  -  The New Republic

_Stephan: I got two emails this week from Trump supporters telling me that I am lying to my readers when I say that Trump and the Republicans are destroying the quality of education. That, in fact, “President Trump and the Republicans at the state level are just eliminating all the DEI nonsense and leftist propaganda. Actually, they are improving education to … ⌘ Read more

Kash Patel Took $25,000 From Russia-Linked Firm to Appear on an Anti-FBI TV Series
David Corn and Dan Friedman,  Washington Bureau Chief | Senior Reporter  -  Mother Jones

_Stephan: The coup continues and becomes more and more blatant. Here is the latest on Kash Patel, who last year it has been revealed was a Russian propagandist against the FBI. The same FBI that “emperor” Trump has now nominated him to head. There are so many stories of the … ⌘ Read more

Sommet de l’IA à Paris : connivences dans le secteur de la tech
Le gouvernement met en place un événement pour la promotion de startups à des investisseurs dans l’Intelligence Artificielle (IA) : depuis ce 6 février se tient en effet le « Sommet pour l’action sur l’IA » à Paris, et pour une semaine. Le site de l’événement explique ainsi : “Cette rencontre internationale rassemblera près d’une centaine de pays et […] ⌘ Read more

10 Things You Might Not Know About the Panama Canal
Building the Panama Canal was one of the greatest civil engineering projects of all time, but how much do you know about the history of this waterway that joins two oceans? The building caused thousands of deaths and cost an enormous amount of money, but it has bestowed priceless benefits to world trade and prosperity. […]

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10 Video Game Villains Who Foolishly Aided the Hero to Win
Video game villains come in various shapes and sizes. They possess different capacities, but there is only one end to everything they do: to ensure that the protagonist does not fulfill their mission in the long run. Video game villains employ different tricks and tactics to achieve this objective. Some disguise themselves as a friend […]

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Top Stories: Apple ‘Invites’ App, iPhone SE 4 Imminent, AppleCare Changes, and More
While we’re still waiting for Apple’s first major hardware releases of the year, we may not have much longer to wait, though Apple has also been tiding us over with this week’s release of a new “Invites” app.

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Enjoy a Tropical Floral Miami Wallpaper from Apple
Apple is opening a new retail store in Miami, which might interest you if you live in Florida, and to celebrate the occasion they have released a nice tropical floral wallpaper for iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Of course you don’t have to live in Florida or Miami to appreciate the wallpapers, so grab the appropriate … Read More ⌘ Read more

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Apple Deals of the Week: $99 AirPods, $200 Off MacBook Air, 18% Off Apple Watch 10, & More
Amazon consistently offers some of the best deals on Apple products, and this week is no exception. Check out some fantastic deals on the all new AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 10, MacBook Air in 13″ and 15″ screen sizes, and a 4-pack of AirTags. AirPods 4 – $99 (down from $129) … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/07/apple-deals-of-the-w … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.4 Beta 1 Coming as Soon as Next Week
The first beta of Apple’s upcoming iOS 18.4 update could be released as soon as the middle of next week, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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Next week may be busy with the launch of Apple’s new Powerbeats that have a heart rate sensor and the [iPhone SE](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-se … ⌘ Read more

Notes to the American People — and Government Workers — on How to Stop Trump
Brendan Ballou,  Former Federal Prosecutor and Contributing Writer  -  Politico

_Stephan: The only thing that is going to stop the authoritarian MAGAt coup which is underway is we ourselves. Please call or write your representative and both Senators and tell them your feelings about the coup, and ask them outright: What are you doing to stop the dismantlement of our democracy … ⌘ Read more

School district warns parents of border patrol agents boarding buses for citizenship check
David Edwards,  Senior Editor  -  Raw Story

_Stephan: Militarily armed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are going into apartments in the Denver area to drag possible illegal immigrants out of their homes. Texas is warning parents, as this report describes, that agents may board school buses to check children for their citize … ⌘ Read more

Member of Elon Musk’s DOGE team resigns after racist posts resurface
Bobby Allyn, Shannon Bond,  Reporters  -  npr

_Stephan: Did you know that almost all your personal data was made available to an openly racist sexist bully boy who was one of Elon Musk’s lieutenants until he was outed by journalists? The hallmark of the men and women committing the Republican coup is their objectively verifiable racism, sexism, dishonesty, and marginal competence. These ar … ⌘ Read more

Trump appoints speechwriter fired for attending conference with White nationalists to top State Department role
Andrew Kaczynski, Jennifer Hansler and Em Steck,  Staff Writers  -  CNN

_Stephan: Just to prove the point I made in my previous comment, here is another fascist racist “emperor” Trump appointment. And please notice not a single “Republican” member of Congress has spoken out about any of this. They are co … ⌘ Read more

La Taxe Lapin, illustration de l’effondrement du système de soins français
Chaque année, 27 millions de consultations ne sont pas honorées par les patients qui posent un lapin à leur docteur. C’est scandaleux, c’est intolérable, et c’est pourquoi le gouvernement agit ! Tout le pays l’attendait depuis un moment et enfin, le gouvernement s’est emparé du sujet : la « Taxe Lapin » fait son apparition dans un prochain projet […] ⌘ Read more

Famous Historical Myths That Were Created for Political Purposes
History is full of myths that have shaped national identities, justified wars, and influenced public perception. Many of these stories were deliberately crafted or distorted for political purposes—turning leaders into legends, framing conflicts in black and white, or erasing inconvenient truths. In this list, we’ll uncover some of the most famous historical myths that were […]

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UK Authorities Demand Back Door Access to iCloud Backups Globally
The British government has demanded that Apple give it blanket access to all user content uploaded to the cloud, reports The Washington Post.

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The undisclosed order is said to have been issued last month, and requires that Apple creates a back door that allo … ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, Ship in a Bottle https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/06/ship-in-bottle.html #scifi #startrek #closereading

Using AirTags for Dogs: Track Your Pet for Added Peace of Mind
Using AirTags to keep track of a dog can offer some additional peace of mind, especially if you’re worried about your fuzzy companion wandering off. Whether your dog has a penchant to escape out of your yard, has a tendency to bolt, or simply likes to run off at any opportunity, AirTags can provide a … Read More ⌘ Read more

Editor’s Note
Stephan A Schwartz,  Editor  -  Schwartzreport

_Stephan: The coup continues. We are just 17 days into the destruction of our democracy, our economy, and poised to become involved in wars. And the effect of the coup is not just affecting Americans. Hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of women, children, and men in poor countries around the world have had their already meager lives ripped apart.. Tens of thousands of children in those countries are predicted to die as a result of this. Rather … ⌘ Read more

Apple Prototypes Tabletop Robot With Lifelike Movements Ahead of Rumored Launch by 2027
A team of robotics researchers at Apple have designed and prototyped a lamp-like robot with lifelike movements, according to a blog post and accompanying video published last month on the Apple Machine Learning Research website. The lamp, which reminds us of the cute Pixar mascot [Luxo Jr.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX0CmJa … ⌘ Read more

Top 10 Strangest Things Done with Hearts Throughout History
Hearts can be seen everywhere when Valentine’s Day rolls around—from romantic cards adorned with hearts to heart-shaped chocolates and candies filling stores. But throughout history, humans have also done some strange (and less saccharine!) things with actual hearts, such as in the organ, not the symbol. Below, you’ll find a few morbidly fascinating funerary practices, […]

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10 Bad Movies with Great Effects
As filmmaking progresses, the craft evolves. That pattern is evident in numerous aspects of a project, but the most noticeable are the special effects. Technology advances to new heights, and the artists use those breakthroughs to enhance the image onscreen. Their hope is to further immerse audiences in the film. That said, their efforts are […]

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You Can Now Use ChatGPT Search Without Signing In
ChatGPT’s search engine feature can now be accessed by anyone, OpenAI announced on Wednesday. Previously, users needed an account to use ChatGPT search, but the sign-in requirement has now been removed.

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How to Cancel App Download on iPhone & iPad
Sometimes you might start downloading an app onto an iPhone or iPad but then decide you either don’t need the app, don’t want the app, or perhaps just don’t want to download the app right now, whether due to bandwidth or connectivity issues, or any other reason. If you need to cancel an app download … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirPods Pro 2 for $169, AirPods 4 for $99, & More
Amazon is back with more great deals on AirPods, offering AirPods Pro 2 at a 32% discount for just $169, AirPods 4 for 22% off at $99, Apple Watch Series 10 for 18% off at $329, and more. AirPods Pro 2 – $169 (down from $249) AirPods Pro 2 include Active Noice Cancellation, hearing aid … Read More ⌘ Read more

Self-hosting my emails again
After three years with Purelymail, I’m back at self-hosting my mail server. Not because it’s cheaper (it’s actually much pricier to pay for a VPS), but because my mails are now hosted in Europe (who knows what happens next in the USA), I have more control to configure things how I want, and I can comply with GDPR. ⌘ Read more

Advancing Open Source Gateways with kgateway
At KubeCon NA 2024, Solo.io announced its intention to donate the Gloo Gateway open source project to the CNCF, to benefit the broader cloud native ecosystem. In case you are not familiar with Gloo Gateway, it… ⌘ Read more

Google Launches New Versions of Gemini, Including ‘Thinking’ Model
Google today announced updates to Gemini, the company’s AI product that competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Apple Intelligence.

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Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza Strip and says US troops will be deployed ‘if it’s necessary’ – live
Léonie Chao-Fong, Christy Cooney and Yohannes Lowe,  Staff Writers  -  The Guardian (U.K.)

_Stephan: As you have probably already heard, Benjamin Netanyahu, an international war criminal and Donald Trump, a convicted sex offender and multiple felon just stood at a press conference in the White House and com … ⌘ Read more

How Climate Change Could Upend the American Dream
Abrahm Lustgarten,  Contributing Writer  -  ProPublica

_Stephan: War criminal Trump and his servants care nothing for climate change, don’t believe it is a real threat, and are doing everything they can to promote the interests of the petroleum oligarchs who bought Trump’s election for him, as well as the seats of the MAGAt Republicans in Congress. But as Los Angeles, California and Asheville, North Carolina have demonstrated … ⌘ Read more

Trump administration finalizing plans to shutter Education Department
Juan Perez Jr.,  Staff Writer  -  Politico

_Stephan: The MAGAt Republican – and yes as we watch it happen it is clear that this is not just Trump, it is the entire “Republican” Party – coup that is taking place, just as was described in Project 2025, involves ending federal involvement in public education. That trend is now underway. In my opinion, this part of the coup has several pu … ⌘ Read more

CIA Sends ‘Buyout’ Offfers to Entire Workforce
Katie Bo Lillis and Kaitlan Collins,  Senior Reporter | Anchor and Chief CNN White House Correspondent  -  CNN

_Stephan: As you have no doubt noticed part of the “Republican” coup that Trump and Musk are engineering is to dismantle federal law enforcement, the FBI, and national security, the CIA, agencies. As the dismantlement of American democracy proceeds why is this happening? Again for several reasons, in my opinion. First, beca … ⌘ Read more

Le cercle vicieux de l’effondrement de la justice en France
Voyons, tout le monde sait que la justice en France n’est absolument pas laxiste ! La France n’est pas un coupe-gorge ! Ces colonnes sont l’occasion de parfois revenir sur l’un ou l’autre fait divers sordide qui illustre, à chaque fois, un décalage assez patent entre ce qu’on peut attendre de la Justice et ce qu’on voit […] ⌘ Read more

10 Mysterious Beach Objects
The sea is a fascinating, largely unknown realm full of both potential perils and astounding mysteries. From time to time, the ocean reminds us of its secrets and its possible dangers as incoming tides and surf deliver to our beaches and shorelines strange objects or bizarre specimens of marine life for us to examine. Many […]

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Apple Faces Potential App Store Antitrust Probe in China
Apple could be facing a potential Chinese antitrust investigation into its App Store policies and developer fees, reports Bloomberg.

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Japan’s CNCF DevStats 2024
Hello, we are Toru Komatsu (@utam0k) and Hiroshi Hayakawa (@hhiroshell) from Cloud Native Community Japan. The Japanese version is available below. Have you heard of CNCF’s DevStats? DevStats is a tool that collects and quantifies all… ⌘ Read more

How to Find Screenshots in Photos App for iOS 18
Ongoing complaints about the Photos app redesign in iOS 18 persist, with users who are frustrated with how difficult it can be to locate certain images or photos that once were easy for them to find. For example, if you take a lot of screenshots on your iPhone you might want quick and easy access … Read More ⌘ Read more

My hike today started off with a nice great spotted woodpecker right after the town sign. The -1°C didn’t feel all that cold in the sun. Even on the flat, I had to open my jacket with the sun on my back. The biotope got dug over, that’s now looking really sad. And they also fell a few large chestnuts. Surprisingly, there was actually snow on the mountain. Not much, maybe around three centimeters at most. It was melting and falling down the trees, which looked really cool. I enjoyed it a lot: https://lyse.isobeef.org/waldspaziergang-2025-02-04/

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Partiful Calls Apple a Copycat for New Invites App
The developers behind well-known event app and website Partiful today suggested that Apple was in violation of its own App Store guidelines for the release of the new Invites app.

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