I don't want AI in my browser, I just want the #RSS icon in the address bar to come back. I liked that.

#Firefox

Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/16/trump-dismantle-national-center-atmospheric-research-climate/87798771007

it's truly amazing what LLMs can achieve. we now know it's possible to produce an html5 parsing library with nothing but the full source code of an existing html5 parsing library, all the source code of all other open source libraries ever, a meticulously maintained and extremely comprehensive test suite written by somebody else, 5 different models, a megawatt-hour of energy, a swimming pool full of water, and a month of spare time of an extremely senior engineer

Biohacking Expert's Simple Meditation Routine for Stress
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/gary-breacka-meditation-daily-habit-to-clear-mind-reduce-stress?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Fitness @fitness-mensjournal

Almost find the self-centredness of Global North (for the lack of better term) people hilarious. Comments surrounding this news is met with 'oh no, thats bad', 'Im not gunna go' blah blah blah

Biometric data being collected on borders are now trending amongst all of you, people, because its now affecting people who have historically floated through borders on imperial privilege.

Suddenly, theres talk of surveillance, Orwellian and freedom. For most of us, especially people from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the colletion of biometrics have been baked into mobility for decades. We want to visit a "First World" "Developed Country"? Were expected to hand over our fingerprints, a scan of our iris, a full financial history, and proof well go back home, as if were guilty until proven worthy of tourism.

You didnt mind when the surveillance state was brown, Black, poor or stateless people being stripsearched by algorithms. Now that you’re facing a diluted version of the same system, you expect outrage, sympathy, solidarity. Own the system you benefited, let grow. U dont get to pretend this is something new.

Not saying your point that biometric collection is bad, but where was the fucking outrage when we with poor passports, have to basically give our autobiography for entry. Double standard hypocrisy.

Next

https://travelnoire.com/29-european-countries-ees-biometric-entry

@are0h "have plans to address it" Yeah I'll believe that when I see it.

One of the myths that comes up again and again in FOSS is "It's run by a non-profit, it's safe, the corporate world cannot take it over".

Mozilla shows how incorrect this assumption is: https://mastodon.social/@sarahjamielewis/115730052589989499

Non-profits can be captured by corporations very easily:

1. Evil corporation donates massive amount of money to a non-profit, far more than it got from individuals, grants etc.
2. Non-profit uses the massive donation to greatly extend its features and pay itself much bigger salaries
3. Non-profit can no longer function without corporate donations
4. Non-profit captured, does whatever corporation wants

#FOSS

Stocks Rise as Tech and AI Names Rebound | Closing Bell
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-12-19/stocks-rise-as-tech-and-ai-names-rebound-closing-bell-video?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Profiles @profiles-bloomberg

While many people are winding down for the holidays, the Luxon Government has quietly put a “for sale” sign up on Aotearoa’s most precious land.
#climatecrisis
https://greenpeace.nz/pzezug

N.B.A. Tweaks Its Rules to Thwart Sports Betting Cheats
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/business/nba-sports-betting-injuries.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Business Day @business-day-newyorktimes

Trainer Ranks Popular Ab Exercises From Best to Worst
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/a-6x-crossfit-games-athletes-ranked-the-most-popular-ab-exercises-and-the-winner-might-surprise-you?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Fitness @fitness-mensjournal

Robinhood’s Guild: AI Trade Under Pressure
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-12-19/robinhood-s-guild-ai-trade-under-pressure-video?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Bloomberg Television @bloomberg-television-bloomberg

'Battle of the cold': Tensions rising two weeks into #ICE surge in #Minnesota

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/16/ice-surge-in-minnesota-causes-tensions-to-rise

> The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reports that 400 arrests have been made in the state since the operation started on Dec. 1. It’s not clear when it will wind down. Meanwhile, tensions have been rising between activists and ICE agents on the streets of the Twin Cities.

THIS THIS THIS

https://aus.social/@reiayanami/115731441770432699

Jane Austen would be 250 today and I have never read any of her work. Which one should I try? #books #bookstodon

Dozens of protesters arrested after chaining themselves in front of #SanFrancisco #ICE building

https://abc7news.com/post/dozens-protesters-faith-communities-block-entrances-san-francisco-ice-building/18292234/

> At least 44 protesters were arrested after chaining themselves across the two main entrances, and others marched with signs, looking to keep the courts closed at the San Francisco ICE building.

ChatGPT will now let you pick how nice it is
https://www.theverge.com/news/848435/openai-chatgpt-characteristics-update-warmth-enthusiasm?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into The Verge @the-verge-theverge

Trump’s Name Joins Kennedy’s on Performing Arts Center’s Facade
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/us/politics/kennedy-center-name.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Politics @politics-newyorktimes

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