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  • Russia-aligned hackers are targeting Signal users with device-linking QR codes

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  • What I find particularly concerning is that the were able to "hide javascript commands that link the victim's phone to a new device" in the payload of a qr-code. I can't see any valid use for javascript in the group joining process, I would expect the code to just be a signal URI with the relevant group ID, so is there sone external javascript interface being exposed?

  • Are there any common household items or products that you think are designed incredibly poorly?

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  • If they're anything like the pegs I got, vinegar won't help, they basically crumbled to dust!

  • Are there any common household items or products that you think are designed incredibly poorly?

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  • The glue on boxes is almost certainly that strong so that anyone trying to open the box to tamper with it will also rip it, making their attempt obvious. It drives me nuts too, but aparently that's the sort of world we live in now.

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  • Trump administration pressures Romania to lift restrictions on Tate brothers

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  • "Rapist demands freedom for other rapists." What a delightful timeline. sigh

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    A New Plan To Create a World Without Elon Musks.

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  • ownership of businesses exceeding a certain value should be made public.

    That just means that businesses aproaching that value get split into two, with the same owners, via the same sorts of shells and offshore trusts.

  • Donations to Luigi Mangione's legal defense fund slowed, then surged

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  • But you say extreme action is not the way to fix it. I mean, what other way is there?

    I don't think I've said that. What I've said is that juries returning "not guilty" verdicts when the facts of the case say otherwise, just because they feel positive about the accused's actions, would be a problem for the reasons I've listed above.

    I too hope he is found not guilty, but on the facts of the case. Whether that is because the defense manage to cause doubt as to the identification of the shooter, or they manage to make a case for diminished responsibilty or self defense, it would be ok. Successfully making a self-defense defense would send a very strong message to other CEOs.

  • How AI slop generators started talking about ‘vegetative electron microscopy’

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  • Some of these would make great band names.

    Ladies and gentlemen, up next, give a big hand for Bosom Peril with their new multi platinum single "Lactose Bigotry"!

  • Passing the torch on Asahi Linux - Asahi Linux

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  • The problem is that those issues have, and continue to, cause damage to the Linux project. Good maintainers have been hounded out, or simply given up, and bad blood exists where it absolutely shouldn't. You're right that much of it is political, although that usually stems from deep technical differences backed up by corporate encouragement. Political turmoil can be as damaging, if not moreso, than technical differences. At least technical differences can usually be resolved technically, politics is infinitely more nuanced.

    From Marcan's description, the way certain people treated him was absolutely unacceptable, although I've no doubt they'd describe things very differently. I hope the whole kernel team, maintainers and contributers, can find a way to work through these differences and work more harmoniously before more members end up burnt out, frustrated and bitter.

  • Donations to Luigi Mangione's legal defense fund slowed, then surged

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  • I was making a distinction between 'the people' in general, and 'the jury'. The people can, and should, consider the ethics of the law, and act appropriately. In less extreme cases that might involve encouraging your local legislator to push for changes in the law. We've seen the results in more extreme cases. Juries on the other hand should judge the case in front of them on its facts, rather than their feelings about the defendant and their actions. We've seen the results of juries not doing so, with lynch mobs getting away without consequence, and other defendants being found guilty for the color of their skin.

    As to your point regarding the problem of those in power simply ignoring the law, you're right, that is a problem, and one which I doubt will be solved without extreme action. It is, of course, possible that in four years this gang will peacefully hand over to a less criminal administration, but I'm not confident of that. Even if they do, rebuilding trust in the concept of the law being applied equally and fairly will be a massive, and long term, challenge.

    This is supposed to be uplifting news though, so let us hope that his defence can find a compelling argument and the jury can find him not guilty without recourse to tactics that might make the overall situation worse.

  • How can I Legally Mess with ICE? [FALLBROOK: SIDE OF THE 395 ON RAINBOW GLEN, ACTIVE ICE RAID]

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  • If they've got the machinery to tow your machinery then definitely don't risk it. At this point you can do more good if you're out of gaol and not destitute. Mind you, if you can get ner their vehicles unnoticed, a squirt of milk in the vent air intakes could provide delayed revenge when it goes off.

  • The government doesn't use SQL

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  • An UPDATE without a WHERE clause that doesn't get noticed for a week or two. Your data's hosed and you can't really cope with reverting to your last known good backup. Bonus points if you haven't tested your recovery procedures recently. Then he runs around screeching about how the data is obviously fraudulent and he's a genius for finding it.

  • How can I Legally Mess with ICE? [FALLBROOK: SIDE OF THE 395 ON RAINBOW GLEN, ACTIVE ICE RAID]

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  • Fair point, so maybe take a view on whether they've turned up with heavy machinery or just kidnap cars. In the OP's case they don't have time to prep, so they're going to have to play things as they are. If you're in a situation like this and do have time, you could find better ways to be able to blockade the road as needed. The blockage doesn't need to last very long, even delaying their entry by minutes might give more people time to escape. Blocking their way out slows this operation and the next one. Once people know they're in the area they lose the element of surprise.

  • How can I Legally Mess with ICE? [FALLBROOK: SIDE OF THE 395 ON RAINBOW GLEN, ACTIVE ICE RAID]

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  • It's a real shame when that happens. It'd be terribly unfortunate if they accidentally dropped a few rolls of barbed wire that they were transporting, and they sprang open and got tangled all over the road and verge.

  • How can I Legally Mess with ICE? [FALLBROOK: SIDE OF THE 395 ON RAINBOW GLEN, ACTIVE ICE RAID]

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  • Oops, your tractor, or other large machinery just broke down at the narrowest part of the road. It's unfortunate that it'll take days, maybe weeks to fix, and noone can drive past in the interim.

    If they can't get their vehicles in, out back out, they'll struggle to operate.

  • Kanye West bought a Super Bowl ad. His product? A swastika T-shirt.

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  • Yeah, I don't think he gets a pass by blaming his behaviour on mental health issues, but a lot of people bring it up. I watch people like him, and I'm fairly convinced they don't have the principals to actually, deep down, be Nazis, they're too vain, too self-centred and too desperate for power of any sort. That doesn't mean they won't fly that particular flag if they think it'll bring them what they want, or that they wont cheer on the harm it brings to others if they think it gets them closer to power. Functionally, you can treat them as Nazis, traitors and whatever else they align themselves with. With luck they will reap the consequences of that.

  • Kanye West bought a Super Bowl ad. His product? A swastika T-shirt.

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  • Could I offer an alternative viewpoint? I don't know if it's true, and if it is I don't know if it's better or worse. His style of 'music' holds no interest for me, and I know nothing more than what I have read about him, so I could be wildly off base.

    As many have pointed out, he might well have a mental health issue, but is it not also possible that he is, and always has been, just totally amoral and has seen which way the wind is blowing? He seems to have sonewhat list relevance recently, and fixating on, and loudly proclaiming your hatred of, a chosen 'other' group may seem like a good way to get back into the centre of attention and curry favour with those in power.

    I don't think that would be any better than him being a dyed-in-the-wool Nazi, as functionally it means he is one, but might explain a rapid appearance his Nazism.

  • Another smart move

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  • I started reading that from the top and got increasingly angry on the way down. That creature is a monster.

  • Spotted in the bathrooms at DFW airport

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  • Don't wait to come across it, be the one putting the signs up. Wear high-vis, carry a clipboard, look busy and almost noone will question your right to do it. They're the sort of sign that would probably get a certain, red hat wearing, section of the population really cross if it wasvhappening to them rather than the 'others'.