@benb@osintua.eu2026-01-26 18:55:46
REALLY? Putin's Last Breath: "Zombie Missiles" Falling on Ukraine as Russia Runs Out of Options?: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/26/really-putins-last-breath-ampquotzombie.html
@benb@osintua.eu2026-01-23 14:57:13
Zelensky 'counting on' more US air defense missiles, security guarantees following meeting with Trump at Davos: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/23/zelensky-counting-on-more-us.html
@cdarwin@c.im2026-01-19 21:15:29
Nothing brings tech titans together like taxes.
This week, as the specter of a California “#billionaire #tax” ballot initiative gained momentum,
the moguls grew furious.
The outrage reached a fever pitch on X,
where the following scenarios were predicted, should the initiative be approved in Nov…
@stargazer@woof.tech2026-01-24 22:50:28
"I have always believed in deeds, not words."
As the ongoing Russian attacks keep crippling our infrastructure (as seen from a cold unpowered home with a failing cell connection), I am left with few options. One of them, ruminating before sleep on a strange recurring phenomenon. If not careful, we become what we fight.
We're not infallible. It's the values we keep, the tradeoffs we make to succeed that shape us.
Be vigilant. Watch yourself.
And stay sa…
@Techmeme@techhub.social2026-03-12 17:41:19
Swarm Aero, which is developing large swarming drones capable of carrying missiles and cargo, raised a $35M Series A, following a $22M seed in 2023 (Colin Demarest/Axios)
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/11/swarm-aero-seriesa-drone-factory
@patrickquin@furry.engineer2026-01-19 00:20:14
https://e621.net/forum_topics/61584
I’m with savage orange, MkLXIV, and moderator/dev Aacafah. Certain people with relatively large followings on BlueSky, with at least one openly calling for “shaming” (read: harassment) of anyone who uses e621, are vastly, vastly misreading the motive of
@cdarwin@c.im2026-03-13 00:09:56
The Trump administration has burned through🔥 “years” of critical munitions since the start of the war with Iran,
said three people familiar with the matter,
fuelling concerns about the rising cost of the conflict and the US’s ability to replenish its stockpiles.
The rapid depletion of weaponry included advanced long-range Tomahawk missiles, the people said.
It is a “massive expenditure of Tomahawks”, said one person familiar with the US military’s use of munitions. …
@cdarwin@c.im2026-03-12 00:09:14
Iraq oil ports halt operations after tanker attacks – report
Iraqi officials are saying oil ports have “completely stopped operations” while commercials ports continue to operate after an attack on a fuel tankers, according to Iraqi state media.
Iraqi port security officials have said two foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil were in flames after being attacked by Iranian boats laden with explosives, killing a foreign crew member.
Iraq’s General Company for Ports chief Fa…
@a_j_millar@fediscience.org2026-03-03 09:01:54
Mornin' #circadian research folk, I believe I see a new way to get to #Padua for the next #EBRS meeting! 👀🚄🏴🇮🇹
OK looks like this service is also waiting to escape vintage carriages...
#StayGrounded #FlyingLess