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@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-12-09 17:10:57

Circle launches USDCx, a privacy-focused version of its USDC stablecoin on the Aleo blockchain, to give users "banking-level privacy" with a "compliance record" (Ben Weiss/Fortune)
fortune.com/2025/12/09/circle-

Exclusive: Circle stablecoin for ‘banking-level privacy’ to launch on Aleo blockchain
Blockchains make data public, but Aleo founder Howard Wu hopes to lure big banks and institutions to crypto through semi-private stablecoins.

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2025-11-09 22:32:16

There is now a confirmed working charging route with 30A or better charging, meaning overnight full charging is possible, from Whitehorse to Tuktoyaktuk.
But tell me again about “range anxiety”, oil companies.
#ev #electrichighway #endfossilfuels

@kctipton@mas.to
2025-10-10 17:47:05

Gov. Abbott threatens to withhold funding over rainbow crosswalks, other ‘political’ road markings | Texas Standard texasstandard.org/stories/abbo

Gov. Abbott threatens to withhold funding over rainbow crosswalks, other ‘political’ road markings
The order appears to target rainbow crosswalks specifically, in cities like Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, which have installed them in recent years.

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2025-10-09 17:10:41

In a meeting with news agencies, Pope Leo XIV urged journalists to stand firm against manipulation of information, conveyed respect for war reporters, and more (Kristina Millare/Catholic World Report)
catholicworldreport.com/…

Pope Leo XIV: News agencies have ‘crucial role’ in forming consciences, sharing the truth

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-11 01:11:47

Metropolitana 🔶
城 🔶
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Ilford Pan 100
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A close-up black-and-white image of a metal ashtray. Inside, there’s a partially smoked cigarette, a dry leaf, and scattered ashes. The ashtray has a circular opening in the center and shows signs of frequent use with stains and debris. The composition evokes themes of habit, decay, and stillness, offering a quiet, contemplative moment frozen in time. 中文替代文本： 这是一张黑白特写照片，展示一个金属烟灰缸。烟灰缸内有一根抽了一半的香烟、一片干叶和散落的烟灰。中央有一个圆形开口，表面污渍斑斑，显示出频繁使用的痕迹。画面传达出习惯、衰败与静止的主题，呈现一个凝…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo taken from inside a public bus. The foreground shows the back of a person’s head seated near a window, with another passenger seated further ahead. The bus seats have modern headrests and handles. Sunlight filters through the window, casting reflections of the interior and revealing an exterior view of a staircase and railing, suggesting the bus is near a pedestrian overpass or station. The mood is quiet and observational, capturing…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white urban photograph featuring a large metal sculpture spelling “METRO” in capital letters. The sculpture stands in front of a modern glass building, which also displays the word “METRO” above its entrance. Two people are partially visible behind the letters—one seated, one leaning forward. Reflections of pedestrians appear on the glossy surface below. Trees and bushes add greenery to the scene. The composition blends architecture, typography…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a public art installation in an urban plaza. The central sculpture is a large hyperboloid structure made of metal rods, surrounded by flowing metal tubes. In the foreground stands a flame-like sculpture made of perforated metal sheets. The ground features circular patterns. Background signage in Chinese and English suggests the location is in a Chinese-speaking region. The scene merges geometry, engineering, and artistic expressi…
@Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy
2025-11-10 06:18:53

In the Arctic (the 15 million km² area above the Arctic Circle), October was the warmest on record: 4.5°C above the 1981-2010 average, that's over 5°C above pre-industrial temperature!
fediscience.org/@ZLabe/1155144

Zack Labe (@ZLabe@fediscience.org)
Attached: 1 image It's not every day that both poles set new monthly temperature records (see my earlier post). Last month also observed the warmest October on record for the #Arctic Circle. Not great!! Data provided by https://doi.org/10.24381/cds.f17050d7

@cdarwin@c.im
2025-10-10 05:56:32

On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the winner of the Nobel Peace prize
“I’m not politicking for it,” Trump said
-- “I have a lot of people that are.”
If Trump didn’t have the date circled on his calendar, it has certainly been circling in his head
— he has been lobbying for years.

Trump Has His Eyes on a Nobel Peace Prize. Will He Get It?
President Trump has coveted the prize for years. The winner will be unveiled 48 hours after President Trump announced a breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war.

@aardrian@toot.cafe
2025-12-10 20:18:40

Lies.
#CSS

This year, creating carousels and other scrolling experiences in CSS became much easier with the introduction of two new pseudo-elements:
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-11-10 00:30:03

Moody Urbanity - Relations II 👥
情绪化城市 - 关系 II 👥
📷 Minolta Hi-Matic AF
🎞️ Shanghai GP3 400 Pan
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

English Alt Text: A grainy black-and-white photo of a person sitting on a shared bicycle under a city overpass. The person wears a white t-shirt, dark shorts, and sneakers, and is looking at a mobile phone. The bike has a front basket. Behind them, cars drive along the road, and a McDonald’s restaurant is visible among other buildings. The scene captures a candid moment of modern urban life, blending technology, transportation, and solitude. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白颗粒感照片，一位骑共享单车的人坐在城市高架桥下。他穿着白色T恤、深色短裤和运…
Shanghai GP3 400 PAN (FF) English Alt Text: A grayscale image of a city bus stop located beneath a concrete overpass. A large pillar supports the structure above, dividing the scene. On the right, a bus is parked near the curb; another bus is visible in the distance. A person sits alone on a bench near the pillar, possibly waiting. Behind them, a modern glass building and trees line the sidewalk. The cracked pavement and faded crosswalk add texture. The monochrome palette evokes a quiet, conte…
Shanghai GP3 400 PAN (FF) Shanghai GP3 400 PAN (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo showing a curved white hose laid across a paved surface made of interlocking bricks. The hose leaks water at one point, forming a small stream. Nearby lies a piece of white paper or plastic. Vegetation, including grass and a bush, grows along the edge of the pavement. In the background, a concrete area and fencing are visible. The image contrasts human-made materials with natural growth, enhanced by …
Shanghai GP3 400 PAN (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of an urban street scene dominated by a tall utility pole in the center. Numerous electrical wires stretch outward in various directions, forming a web-like pattern against an overcast sky. To the left, a multi-story building with rectangular windows stands quietly. On the right, a partial sign with Chinese characters and a circular traffic sign featuring an upward-pointing arrow suggest a one-way street. The mood is somber an…
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-10-10 00:30:07

Moody Urbanity - UP ⬆️
情绪化城市 - 上面 ⬆️
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a wide city street flanked by buildings on both sides. On the left, a modern multi-story building features curved, layered architecture. On the right, a tall rectangular building has a more traditional design. The street includes crosswalks, traffic lanes, and a few vehicles, including a car and motorcycles. Trees line the road, and the top of the image is framed by silhouetted branches and leaves. Streetlights and traffic s…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white image of a large industrial building with corrugated metal siding. Several flags mounted on poles flutter in the wind in front of the building. Chinese characters are visible on the upper facade and above the entrance, though partially obscured. The sky is clear, and the lighting suggests daytime. The image has a documentary feel, emphasizing the structure’s utilitarian design and the presence of national or institutional identity th…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photograph capturing a dramatic sky filled with textured clouds. On the left, partially hidden by dense tree foliage, are several multi-story buildings with rectangular windows—likely residential. Trees frame both sides of the image, creating a natural border. The sky dominates the scene with varying shades of gray, suggesting depth and movement. The grainy texture and lighting evoke a vintage, film-like aesthetic. The image feels int…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a high-rise building under construction. The structure is mostly complete, with its framework and exterior visible. Multiple tower cranes surround the building, indicating active construction. The sky is partly cloudy, and the image has a grainy texture that adds to its industrial and dramatic tone. The scene conveys the scale and complexity of urban development, with towering machinery and architectural ambition. 中文替代文字： 这…