Swiss Villages Erect 'Geburtstafeln' to Announce Newborns

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These signs, often adorned with charming illustrations, remain in place until family and friends have visited to celebrate the birth. In central Switzerland, it's customary for friends, family, or local clubs to gift these signs, which are later removed during a 'Täfelifescht'—a gathering where the parents host a barbecue or similar event to thank those who contributed.

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Swiss villages celebrate newborns by erecting 'Geburtstafeln'—colorful signs with the baby's name and birth date—on homes and trees, fostering community joy.

Hong Kong Smokers Face Public Stares as DIY Tobacco Patrol Emerges

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Citizens now wield the power of the glare, stepping in where police can’t catch every puff. As Hong Kong considers banning tobacco sales by birth year, the campaign for a smoke-free city hinges on peer pressure and etiquette patrols. “No one will say it requires the law to compel people to queue,” notes Prof Lo, likening anti-smoking stares to the city’s famed bus-line discipline. Imagine: a thousand eyes, silently enforcing the law with synchronized disapproval.

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Hong Kong smokers, public stares, and a HK$1,500 fine collide as citizens become makeshift anti-tobacco enforcers, sparking a surreal etiquette experiment.

Nakuru Rhino Outruns Crane Truck, Rangers Foiled by Bushes and Antidote

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Instead of a routine rhino relocation, the young female’s wild dash forced rangers to abandon the move and leave her in her birthplace. The International Rhino Foundation says only about 28,000 rhinos remain in the world, making each one especially precious. “Every animal is just so important,” Sheldrick declared, as the 4x4s retreated in defeat, bush victorious.

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Nakuru rhino outsmarts rangers and a crane truck in Kenya, forcing KWS to administer antidote within 5 minutes after a tranquiliser miss sends her dashing for thick bush.

Walmart Avocado Overload Triggers $1300 Freakout, Customer Calls Police

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Police arrived to mediate after the Walmart customer’s $1300 avocado error, drawing crowds and sparking Reddit debates about self-checkout disasters and user mistakes. As witnesses recounted, the man’s panic peaked when he loudly declared, 'I’m calling the cops!'—turning routine grocery shopping into farce.

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Walmart avocado mishap erupts as customer enters 999 instead of 9, causing a $1300 overcharge and prompting him to call police over 'robbery' at self-checkout.

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Kangaroo Brawl Erupts as Flood-Stressed Roo Fights Don James in NSW

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James’s unexpected run-in with the kangaroo during the Mid North Coast floods stunned Port Macquarie residents, who’ve dubbed it ‘the roo rumble.’ Animal attack survival tips soared in search trends after the skirmish, which left both man and marsupial equally rattled and muddy. 'Never thought I’d wrestle a kangaroo in my own backyard,' James admitted, still catching his breath from the absurd melee.

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Kangaroo brawl leaves Don James bruised on NSW’s Mid North Coast as a flood-stressed roo launches a wild fight during May 23 chaos, sparking disbelief and local legend.

Chen Tianming's 10-Story Pyramid Defies Demolition in Guizhou

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Despite lacking building permits, Chen's unconventional home continues to grow, with higher floors swaying in the wind. Tethered by ropes to prevent it from floating away, the structure embodies his determination. 'People often say it's unsafe and should be demolished... but I'll definitely never let anyone tear it down,' Chen asserts.

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Chen Tianming's 10-story pyramid-shaped home in Guizhou defies demolition orders, standing amid rubble as a testament to his defiance and architectural creativity.

10-Foot Alligator Pepe Detained by North Carolina Cops for Paperwork Issue

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Deputies wrangled Pepe on Old 30 Road, sparking laughter and bewilderment with their tongue-in-cheek citation. Searches for 'North Carolina alligator roadside incident' spiked as the massive gator was safely transported to new waters, leaving behind a legacy of dinosaur-themed police humor and one very confused traffic report.

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Alligator Pepe, nearly 10 feet long, detained by North Carolina deputies for lacking 'proper papers,' weighs 400 pounds and draws dinosaur jokes roadside.

ICE Agents Detain U.S. Marshal Over Mistaken Identity in Federal Lobby Mix-Up

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Mistaken identity led ICE agents to briefly detain a fellow law enforcement officer, fueling confusion in a Tucson federal building. With over 2,200 immigrant arrests made that week, the pressure on ICE was already sky-high. “He exited the building without incident,” officials noted, likely with a raised eyebrow.

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ICE agents detain U.S. marshal in Arizona, mistaking him for a wanted subject. The brief lobby mix-up ended quickly after officers confirmed his identity—leaving officials baffled and the marshal unfazed.

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British Tourist Complains: 'Too Many Spaniards' in Benidorm Hotel

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Despite requesting accommodation on flat ground due to mobility issues, Jackson found the hotel situated on a slope, initially being assigned a room on the 14th floor before being moved to the second floor. She and her friend, who together paid £1,133 for the trip, have demanded a full refund or a free holiday as compensation for their 'disastrous' experience.

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British pensioner Freda Jackson, 81, claims her Benidorm holiday was ruined by 'too many Spaniards' at her hotel, leading her to tears and demands for compensation.

Tim Friede Lets Deadliest Snakes Bite Him 200 Times, Ignites Antivenom Breakthrough

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Researchers, inspired by Friede’s relentless self-experimentation and hyper-immunity, now hope his unique antibodies might underpin a universal antivenom—something current treatments lack for the world’s 600 venomous species. A recent Cell journal study suggests his blood could be key, all thanks to a former truck mechanic’s bizarre, painful mission to “be more careful next time”—even after a near-fatal coma in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

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Tim Friede, bitten by venomous snakes over 200 times, sparks new antivenom hope as his blood reveals immunity breakthrough and scientists take notice.

Mirage the Cat Survives 380-Foot Bryce Canyon Plunge, Finds Unlikely Home

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After specialty treatment for fluid around her heart in Las Vegas, Mirage made a full recovery and was adopted by the very pilot who helped rescue her from the ravine, creating a surreal second act. “We couldn’t ask for a better ending,” said Best Friends Animal Society, as Mirage settles into her golden years—proof that sometimes, cats really do have nine lives and a waiting fan club.

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Mirage the cat survives a 380-foot plunge at Bryce Canyon, stuns rescuers, and is adopted by the Utah pilot who pulled her from the ravine—“couldn’t believe she was alive.”

Chandler Teen Finds Wallet, Returns Cash, Receives $4000 E-Bike Reward

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After posting about her son’s honesty, Cody’s mom watched a neighbor buy the eighth-grader an Integrity E-bike, emphasizing the ripple effect of good deeds. The viral act of kindness, paired with Cody’s $4000 electric bike surprise, turned Chandler’s streets into a rolling lesson in integrity. “Your motivation would get you far in life,” the stranger told him.

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Chandler teen Cody Chalmers returns a lost wallet with $300 cash, gets surprise $4000 e-bike reward from stranger after social media praise, inspiring local integrity.

DoorDasher Drives Onto O'Hare Tarmac, Delivers Lunch Beside Jet, Unnoticed

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Security failed to react as the DoorDash driver coasted past a perimeter checkpoint, parked by the plane, and waited, all before police arrived nearly 10 minutes later. This odd episode spotlights airport security loopholes and the enduring power of GPS food cravings.

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DoorDasher driver enters O'Hare tarmac, parks beside United jet for 20 seconds, then moves again—nobody stops him for nearly 10 minutes, food order still hot.

B.C. Pharmacy Hands Child Opiate Pills Instead of ADHD Medication, Mom Horrified

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After the alarming switch, Sarah Paquin’s husband discovered the hydromorphone label and returned the pills to the pharmacy. The incident triggered an immediate suspension for the staff member involved and an apology call from the store owner. “He would have had this high dosage of morphine and been sent off to school, unknowingly,” said Paquin, her voice still shaky with disbelief at the near-miss.

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B.C. pharmacy accidentally gives child opiate pills, not ADHD meds, in shocking prescription mix-up involving powerful hydromorphone and frantic parental discovery.

UnitedHealthcare Execs Declare Luigi Mangione a Terror Threat Over Vivid Fears

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Executives’ emotional reactions reportedly prompted the DA to treat Mangione as a terrorist despite no evidence of violence, raising questions about what truly 'terrorizes' a Fortune 500 boardroom. Some insiders quipped that 'conference room dread' is now a prosecutable offense.

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UnitedHealthcare execs label Luigi Mangione a terror threat after vivid 2025 incident, citing extreme fear responses and triggering a bizarre legal standoff.

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Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater Soap Sells Out, Hits eBay for $2,000

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Following the rapid sell-out, 'Bathwater Bliss' bars appeared on eBay with listings ranging from $100 to $2,000. Fans expressed a mix of amusement and disbelief, with some questioning the lengths to which celebrity product endorsements can go.

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Sydney Sweeney's bathwater-infused soap, priced at $8, sold out instantly, now fetching up to $2,000 on eBay, leaving fans both amused and astounded.

Neural Network Deduces Milky Way Black Hole Spins at Dizzying Speed

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Instead of a quiet cosmic whirlpool, researchers say Sagittarius A* is spinning so fast it could outpace a carnival ride, with emission powered by electrons throwing a galactic tantrum. Magnetic fields in the accretion disk also appear to ignore textbook physics, offering new search phrases like ‘black hole spin direction’ and ‘Milky Way black hole speed’. “Next, we’ll improve and extend the models,” Janssen promised.

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Neural network reveals Milky Way black hole spins near top speed, surprising astronomers with findings from millions of synthetic data sets and 2 galaxies.

Barney and Betty Hill's 1961 Alien Abduction Sparks New Film

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The Hills' experience included a bright light following their car, humanoid figures, and medical examinations aboard a spacecraft. Their story, detailed in the 1966 book 'The Interrupted Journey,' has significantly influenced popular culture's depiction of alien encounters.

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Barney and Betty Hill's 1961 alien abduction story, involving a UFO encounter and missing time, inspires the upcoming film 'Strange Arrivals,' starring Demi Moore and Colman Domingo.

Turkmenistan's 'Gates of Hell' Flames Diminish After 50 Years

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Turkmenistan's government has been actively working to extinguish the crater, citing environmental concerns and resource conservation. The diminished flames suggest these efforts are yielding results, potentially leading to the closure of this long-standing inferno.

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Turkmenistan's 'Gates of Hell' flames, burning since 1971, have reduced threefold due to decreased natural gas flow, signaling potential closure of the fiery crater.

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Man's Bomb Hoax Delays Detroit to LA Flight by 6 Hours, FBI Says

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The man admitted to making the call to avoid taking a different flight. U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. condemned the act, stating it undermines public security and wastes law enforcement resources. The incident highlights the severe consequences of false threats in aviation.

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A 23-year-old man missed his Spirit Airlines flight from Detroit to Los Angeles and called in a false bomb threat, causing a six-hour delay and leading to his arrest.

American Airlines 787-9 Diverts Mid-Flight Due to Airport Restrictions

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The flight, typically using a smaller 787-8, was upgraded to a 787-9 for operational reasons. However, the larger aircraft's landing restrictions at Naples led to the unexpected diversion.

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American Airlines Flight AA780, operating a Boeing 787-9, diverted to Rome after discovering mid-descent that Naples Airport couldn't accommodate the aircraft's size.

Bigfoot Sighting in Monroe Spurs Cannabis Dispensary's Photo Reward

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The duo described the creature as approximately six feet tall, moving on two legs in a hunched position. Their dog chased the figure, which then fled. Neither managed to capture a photo due to the encounter's brevity. Uniq Cannabis capitalized on the buzz by advertising the offer along I-75.

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Bigfoot sighting near Monroe's Laplaisance Road prompts Uniq Cannabis to offer free pre-rolls for photographic proof, blending local lore with marketing.

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12 Million Baht in Cash Found in Nonthaburi Condo Trash

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The cash, consisting of neatly stacked 1,000 baht notes, was found beneath a pile of clothes inside the box. A man has since come forward claiming ownership, stating he mistakenly left it out after dealing with recent flooding in his unit.

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A Nonthaburi resident discovered 12 million baht in cash hidden in a plastic box near a condo trash bin, leading to a police investigation into its origins.

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Ayia Napa Hotel's 'Deluxe' Balcony Overlooks Noisy Construction Site

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Despite the hotel's initial appearance, the Trivetts were shocked to discover the constant noise and dust from the adjacent building work. Lee remarked, 'We couldn't even sit out on the balcony. The last thing you wanted to look at was that.'

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Ayia Napa's Tasia Maris Hotel guests Lee and Mandy Trivett, 58, paid £2,215 for a 'deluxe' room, only to find their balcony faced a noisy building site, ruining their holiday.

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Clown Motel's 5,000 Clowns Haunt Guests Near Nevada Cemetery

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Established in 1985 by siblings Leona and Leroy David in memory of their father, the motel's clown collection has grown from 150 to over 5,000. The adjacent cemetery, active from 1901 to 1911, adds to the motel's haunted reputation, attracting paranormal enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike.

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Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada, houses over 5,000 clown figures and sits adjacent to a historic cemetery, offering guests a uniquely eerie experience.

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Proud Boys Sue U.S. Government for $100 Million Over Jan. 6 Convictions

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The plaintiffs—Tarrio, Biggs, Rehl, Nordean, and Pezzola—were previously convicted of charges including seditious conspiracy for attempting to obstruct the certification of the 2020 presidential election. They argue that their prosecutions involved evidence tampering and witness intimidation, constituting a corrupt and politically motivated process.

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Proud Boys leaders previously convicted for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot, have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging constitutional rights violations during their prosecution.

Leech Latches Onto Brit's Eyeball During Indonesian Jungle Tour

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Concerned the leech might move behind his eye, Exall ended his tour early to seek medical help. After visiting two hospitals over eight hours, doctors successfully removed the leech using tweezers, despite its strong grip on his eye tissue.

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British travel agent Tony Exall's Indonesian jungle tour took a horrifying turn when a leech attached itself to his eyeball, leading to an eight-hour ordeal and emergency medical intervention.

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TSA: Costco Cards Not Valid REAL ID for Air Travel

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Despite the approaching deadline, some passengers have attempted to use non-compliant IDs like Costco cards at airport security checkpoints. The TSA emphasizes that such forms of identification are unacceptable and may result in denied boarding or additional screening procedures.

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TSA clarifies that Costco membership cards are not valid REAL ID for air travel, urging travelers to use compliant identification to avoid delays.

Supreme Court Grants DOGE Access to Social Security Data

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Unions and privacy advocates have raised alarms over potential misuse of personal information, emphasizing the risks of granting such broad access. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, criticizing the urgency of the government's request and highlighting significant privacy concerns.

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Supreme Court allows DOGE, once led by Elon Musk, to access Social Security data of millions, aiming to combat fraud, despite privacy concerns from unions and liberal justices.

Japanese Streamer Arrested for Wearing Women's Underwear on Head

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The incident, which occurred on May 19 in Ishikawa city, was reported by viewers who identified the location and contacted police. Zokkunzokkun admitted to the charges, stating he aimed to "stir things up" and increase his follower count, which stands at over 5,300.

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Japanese streamer Zokkunzokkun arrested in Chiba for live-streaming himself wearing women's underwear on his head, shocking residents and viewers alike.

Unemployed Chinese Youths Pay to Pretend to Work in Fake Offices

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This trend has sparked debate online, with supporters viewing it as a coping mechanism to alleviate the psychological burden of unemployment, while critics argue it promotes escapism and delays genuine job-seeking efforts.

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In China, unemployed youths are paying up to 50 yuan daily to rent fake office spaces, complete with desks and lunch, to maintain the illusion of employment and avoid societal stigma.

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Brazilian Woman Attends Funerals for Two Years to Woo Undertaker

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Daniela's unconventional approach involved attending over 20 funerals, often embracing grieving families to get closer to Apollo. Despite his initial focus on work, he eventually noticed her, leading to their relationship and marriage.

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Brazilian woman Daniela Signor attended over 20 funerals in two years to attract undertaker Apollo Scariot, culminating in their wedding arrival by hearse.

Cosmic Knots May Explain Universe's Three Dimensions, Physicists Propose

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This theory suggests that the stability of these knotted structures in three-dimensional space provided the energy necessary for the rapid expansion of the early universe, aligning with observations of cosmic inflation and offering a new explanation for the universe's dimensionality.

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Physicists suggest cosmic knots formed from flux tubes in the early universe could explain its three-dimensional nature, offering a novel perspective on cosmic inflation.

Rock River Man Arrested After Attempting to Silence Rooster with Shotgun

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The incident unfolded at 6:18 a.m. when shots were fired at the rooster, which had been living under a camper trailer. The rooster escaped unscathed, while the shooter was arrested due to outstanding warrants from Texas.

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Rock River man arrested after attempting to silence a notorious rooster with a shotgun, leading to school lockdown and community unrest.

Babylon Bee Challenges Hawaii's New Satire Censorship Law in Court

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CEO Seth Dillon asserts the law targets satire and political memes, threatening free expression. The suit, supported by Alliance Defending Freedom, argues the law's broad language could criminalize standard satirical content, undermining First Amendment protections.

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Babylon Bee sues Hawaii over law banning 'materially deceptive media' that could harm politicians' reputations, arguing it infringes on free speech rights.

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Discord CTO Warns of Enshittification, Cites Ads and Orbs in Meetings

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Discord’s leadership claims they regularly debate enshittification risk, especially after CEO Jason Citron’s April exit and Humam Sakhnini’s arrival. As Discord expands ads and Orbs, users recall the 2019 game store shutdown and 2021 crypto wallet retreat. "We really underestimated the sensitivity," Vishnevskiy admits, referencing the NFT backlash.

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Discord CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy warns of enshittification, citing ads and Orbs in at least 7 meetings, as Discord pivots toward advertising and IPO rumors swirl.

Japanese Resilience Lander Crashes on Moon During Second Attempt

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The Resilience lander, carrying payloads worth $16 million, including the European-built Tenacious rover, was aiming for a soft landing in the Mare Frigoris region. Preliminary analysis suggests a malfunction in the laser altimeter system caused the lander to descend too quickly, resulting in the crash.

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Japanese company ispace's Resilience lander crashes during its second lunar landing attempt, losing communication minutes before touchdown, marking another setback in private lunar exploration.

Protesters Challenge PB Shore Club's Weekly Goldfish Races in San Diego

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Despite the protests, PB Shore Club continues to host the races, with participants defending the practice as harmless fun. Regular attendee Alex remarked, "The fish here last for weeks; they keep them in a goldfish tank and are fed every day." However, activists remain steadfast, planning weekly demonstrations until the events cease, emphasizing that goldfish are sentient beings deserving of humane treatment.

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Animal rights activists in San Diego are protesting PB Shore Club's weekly goldfish races, alleging the events cause undue stress and harm to the fish, sparking a heated debate over animal welfare in entertainment.

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