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PCMAG: EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027 Earlier this week, the European Parliament approved new rules covering the design, production, and recycling of all rechargeable batteries sold within the EU. For "portable batteries" used in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and cameras, consumers must be able to "easily remove and replace them." This will require a drastic design rethink by manufacturers, as most phone and tablet makers currently seal the battery away and require specialist tools and knowledge to access and replace them safely. The new rules also stipulate strict targets for collecting waste and recovering materials from old batteries. The percentages for each increase at set intervals between now and 2031, at which point 61% waste collection must be achieved and 95% of materials must be recovered from old portable batteries. There will also be minimum levels of recycled content used in new batteries required, but only "eight years after the entry into force of the regulation." Members of the European Parliament overwhelmingly endorsed the new rules, with 587 votes in favor, only nine against, and 20 abstentions. As for next steps, the European Council "will now have to formally endorse the text before its publication in the EU Official Journal shortly after and its entry into force." According to Android Authority, the law goes into effect in early 2027, but the EU could delay it if manufacturers demonstrate they need more time in order to comply.

A Belgian TikTok star with over 166,000 followers on the platform faked his own death for attention from his family, according to a recent report. "Cheers to you all, welcome to my funeral," David Baerten told his assembled guests in a video, according to The Times of London. The Times quoted Baerten on his reasoning for faking his own death. "What I see in my family often hurts me," the TikToker said. People also reported that Baerten included his family in on the social experiment. "Rest in peace Daddy. I will never stop thinking about you," one of his daughters reportedly wrote on TikTok before the service. "Why is life so unfair? Why you? You were going to be a grandfather, and you still had your whole life ahead of you. I love you! We love you! We will never forget you." TikTok is increasingly becoming a source not only for pranks and social experiments like the one that Baerten reportedly sprung on his family, but also for news.

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni President of France Emmanuel Macron Speaking with the italian national tv news he gave his advice to european people: "Don't forget to make babies, Make babies....bambino.." https://twitter.com/cinguettavideo/status/1669408445152280592?s=20 "

They are 2 very popular italian youtubers and tik tokers (600K followers on youtube). Their channel is called #thebordeline and they have 20 years old. Two days ago they made a contest "drive a Lamborghini 50 hours non stop" and it ends in a big tragedy in Rome. They had a car crash with a woman on a Smart and her 5 years old child got killed and and another child is now hospitalized. After the car crash they made a video of the scene and then it was posted online.

https://twitter.com/StudentLoanTrav/status/1669425505249140737?s=20 It'll be out at 10 AM today or Thursday. Because of the upcoming holiday, people are theorizing the student debt cases will be announced today and the decisions regarding affirmative action left until next week (SCOTUS killing affirmative action the weekend of Juneteenth would be a bit too on the nose) : https://twitter.com/James_S_Murphy/status/1669524597367009282?s=20

Do you think a third major political party is necessary for the United States, or are the Democratic and Republican parties enough to represent Americans? 43% - A third party is necessary in the U.S. 29% - The Democratic and Republican parties are enough to represent Americans . 27% - Not sure Do you want Joe Biden to run for president again in 2024? Yes: 24% | No: 60% | Not Sure: 16% Do you think that Joe Biden is the strongest candidate that Democrats could nominate for president in 2024? Yes: 19% | No: 61% | Not Sure: 20% Do you want Donald Trump to run for president again in 2024? Yes: 32% | No: 56% | Not Sure: 12% Do you think that Donald Trump is the strongest candidate that Republicans could nominate for president in 2024? Yes: 30% | No: 50% | 20% If an election for president were going to be held now and the Democratic nominee was Joe Biden and the Republican nominee was Donald Trump, would you vote for... Biden: 38% | Trump: 39% | Other: 6% | Not Sure: 6% | Won't Vote: 11% Crosstabs: https://docs.cdn.yougov.com/rx1plz8umr/econtoplines.pdf

Don't shop at Publix!

what's going on, why are they unionizing? how many boats have they sunk? can someone summarize i'm too lazy to look myself

What the **** even is this political party https://newrepublic.com/post/173668/republicans-declare-banning-universal-free-school-meals-2024-priority

Republican Jim Bridenstine claims that he and Ron DeSantis would take showers in the basement together: https://twitter.com/patriottakes/status/1668323088134438919 I wonder if Ron followed his Don't Say Gay policy during his daily shower meetings

https://twitter.com/dexerto/status/1669151006020579331?s=46&t=8wAK3BYUsKNEUnsT7N00rg Oh

A city near Detroit has banned its residents from displaying LGBTQ flags on public property after a raucous city meeting Tuesday. Hamtramck, Mich., an enclave within north-central Detroit, banned the flags in a unanimous vote with one city council member arguing that the displays are unnecessary. “You guys are welcome,” council member Nayeem Choudhury said, referring to the LGBTQ community and its supporters. “(But) why do you have to have the flag shown on government property to be represented?” “You’re already represented,” he added. “We already know who you are.” The city’s five council members and mayor are all Muslim, as are about half of the city’s residents, according to the Detroit Free Press. The latest census also showed that around 40 percent of the city’s residents are immigrants. “We want to respect the religious rights of our citizens,” Choudhury said. The city, as a result of the vote, will only allow flags of the nations that represent the city’s immigrant heritage and the flag of Michigan to be flown. The city’s previous mayor flew the Pride flag from City Hall in 2021, causing a controversy in the community and making it a campaign issue for the newly elected Mayor Amer Ghalib. “We serve everybody equally with no discrimination but without favoritism,” Ghalib said. The move has brought the city under fire with critics calling the ban discriminatory, however, the resolution’s author, Councilman Mohammed Hassan, said it represents the views of a majority of the city’s residents. “Please don’t threaten us … I’m the elected official … I’m working for the people, what the majority of the people like,” Hassan said. https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4050016-detroit-area-city-bans-pride-flags-on-public-property/

https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1669013335239532547 https://twitter.com/gardnerakayla/status/1668992768692178947

The National Music Publishers Assn., acting on behalf of 17 major music publishers, is filing a federal copyright infringement lawsuit against Twitter for its failure to license and pay for the music widely available on its platform. The complaint seeks more than $250 million in damages for hundreds of thousands of noticed infringements of approximately 1,700 works. “Twitter fuels its business with countless infringing copies of musical compositions, violating Publishers’ and others’ exclusive rights under copyright law,” the complaint reads in part. X

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-a-first-wind-and-solar-generated-more-power-than-coal-in-u-s/

More: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/white-house-bans-trans-activist-topless-photo-pride-event-rcna89116 UPDATE 06/16: She has apologized (Thanks @Espresso): Transgender social activist Rose Montoya issued an apology on social media for going topless at the White House over the weekend during a celebration for Pride Month. The influencer posted a video to social media on Monday which showed Montoya partying at an all-ages White House Pride party after meeting President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The video depicts Montoya, known online for activism and acting career, exposing and shaking her breast with fellow party-goers on the White House lawn in front of the Truman Balcony as a voice shouts in the background, “Are we topless at the White House?” Conservatives on Twitter were enraged as the video went viral with some accusing the Biden administration of disrespecting the White House grounds and creating an inappropriate environment for children. After the video’s release, a White House spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Montoya for flashing her breasts and noted she would not be invited back for future events. “This behavior is inappropriate and disrespectful for any event at the White House,” the White house statement said. “It is not reflective of the event we hosted to celebrate LGBTQI+ families or the other hundreds of guests who were in attendance. Individuals in the video will not be invited to future events.” However, Montoya on Friday afternoon issued a statement via a Twitter video apologizing to the LGBTQ+ community and the White House for taking her top off over the weekend: Montoya added, “I would also like to apologize to my family and friends who have been harassed. I would also like to apologize to my own community. And last but not least, I would like to apologize to the president, the White House, and the nation. It was also never my intention to create a situation that would lead to harassment and harm of myself and others, nor for trans joy like my little moment of trans joy to be weaponized by vile people of the opposition.” X

https://twitter.com/sbworkersunited/status/1668619099025575946?s=46

https://thenevadaglobe.com/articles/lombardo-signs-legislation-forcing-insurance-companies-to-cover-transgender-affirming-care/

Ugh….. apparently some van ran people over around 4am. The city centre is currently closed by the police. I thought we are over this terrorism era ughhh….. :(.

Everyone’s favorite site to watch tv shows and movies for free has officially shut down.

https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1668185307651473408?s=19