In search of the disappearing sounds of nature
https://friendsofdarwin.com/reviews/book-review-the-edge-of-silence-by-neil-ansell/
'Silence of virgin girl can be treated as consent': Taliban formally recognises child marriage with special rules in Afghanistan
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/silence-of-virgin-girl-can-be-treated-as-consent-taliban-legalises-child-marriages-with-special-rules-in-afghanistan/articleshow/131148782.cms
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby silences trade talk with a song but not a signature https://raiderramble.com/2026/07/18/raiders-maxx-crosby-silences-trade-talk-with-a-song-but-not-a-signature/
Source: Shein is acquiring US DTC brand Everlane from its majority owner, L Catterton, in a $100M deal; Everlane sought funding to clear ~$90M in debt (Lauren Sherman/Puck)
https://puck.news/everlane-is-selling-out-to-shein/
Wes Streeting: not in favour of investing in walking and cycling, but is in favour of new drilling for oil. Just in case you weren't sure what you think of this potential contender for PM.
https://road.cc/news/wes-streeting-slams-extr…
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
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https://open.spotify.com/track/6l82XaHZyodfRvNo85Pdqr
A look at issues with DMCA, which is weaponized to silence reporting, turbocharged by automated requests, and places the burden of proof on the attacked party (Rob Waugh/Press Gazette)
https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/us-copyright-la…
Schlimmster Tag für IBM-Aktie
Unerwartet verlautbart der IBM-Chef Finanzzahlen. Sie sind schlechter als erwartet. Die Aktie stürzt schlimm wie noch nie.
https://www.heise.de/news/Schlimmster-Tag-
Under new European Union rules, businesses must prioritise keeping unsold clothing or shoes in use by selling them (including through discounts or alternative markets), donating them to charities or social enterprises, or preparing them for reuse (repairing, refurbishing or remanufacturing).
Destruction will be allowed only under specified circumstances and must be carried out in accordance with the waste treatment hierarchy, giving priority to recycling