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@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-05-22 16:41:00

Politico shuts down two AI-driven products following a November 2025 arbitration ruling that found they violated the union's collective bargaining agreement (Kathleen Floyd/Washington-Baltimore News Guild)
wbng.org/2026/05/22/politico-a…

VICTORY: POLITICO agrees to shut down both AI tools at center of landmark arbitration - Washington-Baltimore News Guild
The POLITICO and E&E News Guild (PEN Guild) members have earned a resounding final victory in one of the most significant labor-AI disputes in American journalism: following months of negotiations between PEN Guild leadership, WBNG, and POLITICO management, the company has agreed to shut down both artificial intelligence products at the heart of last November’s landmark arbitration ruling.

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-05-20 16:31:27

In a significant victory for the party’s left wing, Chris Rabb took roughly 45% of the vote in Tuesday’s contest, comfortably ahead of early frontrunner state senator, Sharif Street, who fell to under 30%, and surgeon Ala Stanford.
Rabb addressed supporters, in an emotional victory speech, who had powered a grassroots campaign backed by the Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America and the Working Families party.
“I have been critiqued along this campaign for being too radica…

Progressive Chris Rabb wins closely watched Democratic primary in Pennsylvania: ‘We are indomitable’
Tight primary in Philadelphia district, seen as key test of ‘Mamdani moment’ across US, bolsters Democrats’ left flank

@detondev@social.linux.pizza
2026-07-14 19:01:01

A few highlights from the Turkish-Persian section of a random carpet symbolism book I skimmed while stopped at a random library in New Jersey a couple days ago

Tree of life: one of the oldest and most universal symbols of mankind. It supports the sky, and provides a path from earth to heaven. In different cultures it is called by names such as haoma, asherak, yggdrasil, irminsu or asvattha. Thus, one often sees it in prayer rugs, as a reminder of the passage from this existence into a higher life.
Diamond or Lozenge: It has been conjectured that this omnipresent motif in Anatolian kilims is a male triangle attached to a female triangle, and thus signifies creation. There are doubtless many interpretations. A diamond surrounded by hooks is called in Turkish kirkbudatz, 'forty branches'. Among some semi-nomadic pastoral (terekme) tribes of Azerbaijan, a favourite symbol is a large diamond, signifying woman. Smaller diamonds within the large one signify a pregnant woman or her progeny. A …
Celestial creature: Recognizable because flames appear from flanks or shoulders.
Arabesque or Tendril: The basic unit of the arabesque, a favourite Islamic decorative theme, may be described as a split leaf seen in profile, called islimi in Persian. Derived from a Sassanian motif, it developed under the Abbasids in the ninth and tenth centuries, and matured under the Seljuks in the twelfth and thirteenth. It became central in Turkish and Persian carpet design only after the fifteenth century. In its fascinating fully developed form one sees interlaced lattice systems of sp…
@aral@mastodon.ar.al
2026-07-16 06:57:34

Donno what’s worse, the verse itself or DuckDuckGo’s generated explanation of it. @… partyon.xyz/@nando161/11692511

Understanding Ephesians 6:5 Key Instruction The verse from Ephesians 6:5 emphasizes the following points regarding the relationship between slaves and their earthly masters: • Obedience: Slaves are instructed to obey their masters. • Respect and Fear: This obedience should be accompanied by respect and a sense of reverence. • Sincerity of Heart: Service should be genuine, not merely for show or to gain favor. Spiritual Context • Serving Christ: The verse draws a parallel between serving earthly…
Moral Responsibility: The instruction implies that even in difficult circumstances, the manner of service should be honorable and sincere. Broader Implications Historical Context: The concept of slavery in biblical times differed significantly from modern understandings. Slaves often had various rights and roles within households. Modern Application: While the specific context of slavery has changed, the principles of respect, sincerity, and service can apply to various authority relationships …
@Dragofix@veganism.social
2026-07-19 02:31:21

Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend #UnitedStates

Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend
A "widespread and significant" heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western U.S. states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service said Friday.

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-07-15 16:50:30

During our vacation recently, I tried to practice more foreground and composition for .. not for documenting our vacation, but to capture more a feeling that I had at this moment.
This is one of the photos. Here it felt "better" to me to set the focus to the red poppies because at this moment, they just drew more attention as we were walking towards the gate.
More of this day:

This image captures a picturesque and serene scene featuring a historic building, likely a monastery or church, set against a lush, natural backdrop. The building is characterized by its white walls with red trim, a steeply pitched red roof, and an arched entrance. Atop the roof, there are statues of religious figures, adding a sense of grandeur and historical significance to the structure. In the foreground, a vibrant meadow stretches out, dotted with red poppies and other wildflowers. The con…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-05-07 17:35:47

Filing: OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky's wife assumed significant control of OnlyFans holding company Fenix in March following the death of Radvinsky (Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

OnlyFans Owner’s Wife Takes Control of Business After His Death
Leonid Radvinsky’s widow has surfaced as a beneficiary of the business empire behind adult-content platform OnlyFans, the latest example of “sideways” inheritances through rich individuals passing wealth to their spouses.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-07-11 15:45:51

Filing: Google urged the European Commission not to target DNS resolvers, VPNs, or IPs to fight piracy, calling the measures ineffective and easily circumvented (Ernesto Van der Sar/TorrentFreak)
torrentfreak.com/google-oppose

Google Opposes Site Blocking in Europe as U.S. Piracy Blocking Plans Gain Momentum * TorrentFreak
Google has told the European Commission that pirate site blocking causes "significant harm" and should not target DNS resolvers, VPNs or CDNs.

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-05-05 00:40:36

Paramount expects "significantly lower theatrical revenue" in 2026 due to lower average box office per film, despite committing to 30 annual releases with WBD (Todd Spangler/Variety)
variety.com/2026/film/news/par

Paramount CEO David Ellison Reiterates 30-Film Slate With Warner Bros.
David Ellison, Paramount Skydance's chairman and chief executive officer, said the company is "firmly committed" to releasing 30 films theatrically per year once it merges with Warner Bros. Discovery.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-06-25 15:40:50

Sony's Bungie says it is laying off a "significant number of employees", including "most of the Destiny team"; Bungie has an estimated headcount of 800 (Ethan Gach/Kotaku)
kotaku.com/mass-layoffs-have-s

Mass Layoffs Have Started At Bungie After The End Of Destiny 2
The studio said the sci-fi MMO failed to meet expectations.