Gonzo Pi: Free Your Filmmaking #piday #raspberrypi

An open source camera setup for on the go editing. Channel your inner Hunter S. Thompson and get out there and film! a FOSS digital video camera with the Raspberry Pi, a 3d printed body with editing, dubbing and multi-camera features. Runs on Linux with an all-in-one filmmaking interface. Gonzo Pi’s unique filmmaking interface keeps track...

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Iowa is on the verge of removing civil rights protections for gender identity

If Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Senate File 418, Iowa will be the first state to roll back civil rights protections for trans and gender-nonconforming people. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/n5yJQtF via IFT...

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Elon Musk is in charge. The Trump White House just won't admit it.

Chris Hayes explains why Elon Musk's commanding presence at Trump's Cabinet meeting, despite several costly DOGE mistakes, may reveal who really has the power. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/LM5S6yl via IFT...

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Apple says it’s fixing a speech-to-text bug that briefly replaces ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’

Apple said it is working on fixing a bug in its dictation feature after a viral TikTok post showed an iPhone suggest the word “Trump” when its user said the word “racist.” from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/MPRYU76 via IFT...

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“FLOW” (2024): Made With Open Source

Image of various stills from FLOW from Blender interview   Flow is an enchanting film about the journey of a cat. It is notable for a few reasons – no words are spoken as the cat makes friends, gets out of scrapes, and generally survives a (post human?) drowning world. It is also the first Academy Award nominated movie made in Blender!...

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GOP lawmakers left holding the bag as angry constituents lambast DOGE cuts

Some Republican lawmakers are starting to balk at Elon Musk’s razing of the federal infrastructure, as they face pushback from angry constituents at town halls and protests at their district offices. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ct6HN3w via IFT...

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Topological Superconductors from a Materials Perspective

A lot has been written about the Microsoft announcement of Majorana in quantum computing. In a paper in Chemistry of Materials, Vol 35/Issue 16, a team from MIT discuss making superconductors focusing on material properties. It’s a good read into what is happening and the math involved. Read the paper in full on ACS Publications here (no...

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How Elon Musk is sabotaging Trump's agenda

Elon Musk's DOGE operation is making it hard for Trump's political appointees to actually prosecute his political agenda. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/KdZrv4V via IFT...

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Prototype of a Compute Module backpack ready!

OK, our 10164227-1004A1RLF Compute Module connectors came in, so we’re ready to fab this prototype of our Compute Module 4 or 5 backpack. Timon updated it to have an EYESPI connector to bring out some GPIO’s and make it easy to connect small displays. There’s so much packed on here; we’re worried about how we’re going to make a test jig...

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Wishful MAGA thinking has Trump and his supporters pushing for a third term

In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has imagined himself as a kind of American monarch or a powerful president needing a third term to save this nation. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/6fbvZau via IFT...

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The Worlds Where History Meets Science Fiction #SciFiSunday

Book Riot shares what happens when authors tap into history and science fiction. Historical fiction and science fiction might at first seem like completely antithetical genres. After all, one looks to the past while the other looks toward the future. The origins of science fiction, though, are rooted in science and experiments and imagination:...

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Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Text mode HSTX DVI output on the Fruit Jam, Illuminated Butterfly Wall Art, TLV320DAC3100 first bops and more!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. BLOG TLV320DAC3100 first bops LEARN Illuminated...

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3D Printer Time-Lapse Camera with a Raspberry Pi 5

element14 presents shared this project on Youtube!   Katie had a camera set up to capture time lapse footage of her 3D printer as it worked, but that camera had an unfortunate mishap involving a saltwater pool! Rather than buying a replacement for the original camera she used, Katie builds her own version with a Raspberry Pi 5 and the Pi High-Quality Camera. The new build replaces the functionality of the old camera and...

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55 NASA Engineering Internships for Summer 2025

NASA lists 55 of their engineering internship programs for this summer. It’s National Engineers Week! At NASA, we’re always seeking new talent to join us as engineers. Engineers solve problems and make great ideas become reality. To help launch your career in engineering, we’ve assembled this list of current NASA internship openings that...

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Trump praises controversial cabinet members during CPAC speech

President Donald Trump praised several new members of his cabinet including a couple of his most controversial nominees like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FBI Director Kash Patel, during his speech at CPAC.  from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/9B6Ue1K via IFT...

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The Man Who Captured Snowflakes #Photography #celebratephotography

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 31, Image No. SIA2013-09117   “he saw something in the snowflakes which other men failed to see, not because they could not see, but because they had not the patience and the understanding to look.” -Obituary of Wilson Bentley As we round the corner on February you might be feeling the...

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Pope Francis remains in critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

The Vatican said Pope Francis's condition has worsened from the day before after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga reports from Rome. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/xCkfrEb via IFT...

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Michael Klements Built A 4-Bay NAS Using A Raspberry Pi 5 #piday

Michael Klements shared this video on Youtube! Today we’re using the Radxa Penta SATA Hat to build our own high speed NAS with a Rapsberry Pi 5 and all solid-state storage. Learn more! from Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers! https://ift.tt/X6Ncktd via IFT...

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Trump’s IVF executive order is worthless. What comes next could be worse.

Trump's executive order on in vitro fertilization says that an aide has 90 days to submit “a list of policy recommendations on protecting IVF access and aggressively reducing out-of-pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment.” from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/iNvdeCj via IFT...

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Trump’s administration takes steps to prop up its illiberal allies abroad

Trump’s slogan is “America First,” but his administration appears to be laser-focused on propping up right-wing governments abroad, such as in Romania, Germany and India. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/8qP1ZrD via IFT...

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Trump's war against federal workers is hurting Washington D.C.'s residents

President Donald Trump's attacks on the federal workforce and home rule for Washington, D.C. are hurting a great American city. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/w3F4yZi via IFT...

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NEW GUIDE: Adafruit DAC7578 – 8 x Channel 12-bit I2C DAC #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

If you’ve ever said to yourself, “Gee, I wish I had eight 12-bit DACs that came in a single package”, well I have good news. The Adafruit DAC7578 Breakout is the answer to your wishes! Within its little package, the DAC7578 has eight 12-bit DACs for whatever voltage setting needs you may have, easily controlled over I2C. The Adafruit DAC7578...

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A new wrinkle in the Trump DOJ's bid to dismiss Eric Adams' case

Ahead of Wednesday’s hearing over the Trump Justice Department’s bid to dismiss New York Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption indictment, DOJ chief of staff Chad Mizelle posted a social media thread critiquing the legal theory of the case brought by federal prosecutors in Manhattan. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/thOpaif via IFT...

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The Retro Computer Art of Love Hultén #ArtTuesday

Love Hultén uses the tools of retro computing to create museum-quality art. His work has been featured in galleries and muesums in Europe and the United States. Here’s more from COLOSSAL: From throwback pixelated video games to science fiction-inspired computer consoles, Love Hultén’s playful sculptures…harken back to the birth of digital. Based...

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Trump’s trade war with Canada will come at a high cost for the American people

Ali Velshi explains why Trump's repeated pledges to impose high tariffs on Canada will come at a high cost to American consumers. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/hbZ1eGR via IFT...

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Mostly Public Domain Image Search

Super fun image search generator from Mark Frauenfelder that (mostly) searches public domain images. For example, the above is a sample of the search results returned when you search “kitten” and click on Public Domain Image Archive. from Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers! https://ift.tt/rNzH6eJ via...

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Pete Hegseth’s tenure at the Pentagon goes from bad to worse

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s overseas trip started with heckling from military families. That turned out to be one the best moments of his excursion. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/bflidxT via IFT...

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BREAKING: Delta flight arriving in Toronto from Minneapolis upside down on runway

Supervisor for Peel Regional Paramedic Services Lawerence Saidon joins Katy Tur to provide the latest on the Delta airplane at Toronto International Airport that appears to be upside down on the runway. Nine were injured in the incident, including a child. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/cEjSfpr via IFT...

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Does the Moon Look Larger at the Horizon? We Asked a NASA Expert

NASA shared this video on Youtube! Ever noticed how the Moon seems HUGE when it’s near the horizon but smaller when it’s overhead? Trick of the eye or something more? Scientists have debated this for 2,000+ years, and we still don’t have a definitive answer! Find out what we do know and learn more about the Moon illusion: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system… Learn more! from Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists,...

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Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Espresso Water Tank Meter, Cartoon Character Clock on Round Display, & more!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. BLOG 10 Years of Certified Open Source Software LEARN Espresso...

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New Products 2/12/25 Feat. Adafruit Metro RP2350

We’ve got the New nEw NEW for you right here New Products 2/12/25 Feat. Adafruit Metro RP2350 This week we debuted 5 New Products. Visit www.adafruit.com/new for more info. Want to get new products info beamed straight into your inbox? New nEw NEWs From Adafruit is an email newsletter sent once a week to subscribers only. It features new...

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DOJ fires multiple immigration judges

The acting director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review at the Justice Department, which oversees immigration courts, has fired several immigration judges. NBC News has not confirmed the exact number affected. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/yzl59eR via IFT...

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Luigi Mangione acknowledges public support in first official statement since arrest

Luigi Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, issued his first public statement after his arrest in Pennsylvania. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/pYU0TuQ via IFT...

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Calligraphy bot

Young Makers from MIT crafted this calligraphy bot. Via MIT Technology Review: Gloria Zhu ’26 and Lee Liu ’26 set out to make a calligraphy machine during IAP 2024. They built its mechatronic parts in a month; then, fueled by Hershey’s dark chocolates, they put in many late nights in the Metropolis makerspace’s electronics mezzanine to...

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Trump and Musk pluck $80M in funding authorized by Congress from NYC’s bank account

Chris Hayes calls out Elon Musk and Trump for recouping $80 million appropriated by Congress to house migrants in New York City from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/ethIKy7 via IFT...

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New York's top federal attorney resigns

Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, has resigned. Her resignation comes after she was directed to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/Pz1SXaI via IFT...

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Pro-Trump Republicans beg him to reverse course on part of his immigration crackdown

Two Florida lawmakers who’ve been vocal cheerleaders of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdowns are now asking him to spare some of their constituents. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/S2WdMnx via IFT...

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Playing 1024×592 30fps MJPEG AVI video on an ESP32-P4

陳亮手痕定律 (@moononournation on Twitter/X) has posted playing 1024×592@30fps MJPEG AVI video on a Guition JC1060P470 ESP32-P4 microcontroller board hooked to an LCD display. The video looks rather smooth. As microcontrollers grow more powerful in terms of processing capability and speed, their ability to handle more complex video tasks has increased....

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'Saying one thing in public and another in private': Republicans reassure voters on Musk

Republicans are responding to voter concerns over Elon Musk. Musk was in the Oval Office for the signing of a new executive order related to DOGE. The Bulwark congressional reporter Joe Perticone joins Katy Tur to discuss. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/ITifzxP via IFT...

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US Government releases Ghidra 11.3 NSA reverse engineering software

Ghidra is a open source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework developed by NSA’s Research Directorate. This framework includes a suite of full-featured, high-end software analysis tools that enable users to analyze compiled code on a variety of platforms including Windows, MacOS, and Linux. The PyGhidra Python library, originally...

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NEW GUIDE: Adafruit 1.28″ 240×240 Round TFT LCD #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

‘Round these parts we enjoy unusually-shaped displays. And this one certainly fits the description – it’s a 1.28 inch diagonal TFT that comes in a round shape and contains a high density 220 PPI, 240×240 pixel RGB display with full-angle viewing. It looks a lot like our 1.54 inch 240×240 square display, but with the edges beveled off. The...

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‘Loyalty tests’ in Trump administration hiring reportedly take a ridiculous turn

There’s little about the Trump administration's hiring practices that appear normal. For example, asking applicants, "Was Jan. 6 an inside job?” is ludicrous. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/JZiFSwX via IFT...

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Elon Musk reminds us why federal judges have life tenure

On top of seemingly supporting defiance of court orders, Elon Musk proposed on his social media platform “that the worst 1% of appointed judges, as determined by elected bodies, be fired every year.” from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/QjfF1Pi via IFT...

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Jemele Hill: What the NFL does is often not in line with who they present themselves to be

Sports Journalist Jemele Hill join MSNBC's Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss her take on the NFL removing 'End Racism' messaging from the end zone ahead of the Super Bowl, President Trump's appearance at the Super Bowl, and the NFL's reaffirmation on diversity efforts despite Trump's moves against DEI.  from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/aHA3sjl via IFT...

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Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Fruit Jam RP2350B, Toddler Timer, Build a Light Up Ball Gown, AdaHeart Sale and more!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. Fruit Jam RP2350B credit-card mini computer with all...

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TLV320DAC3100 is an I2S to headphone/speaker DAC

We’re working on getting some more / better I2S options in the shop – we like this TLC320DAC3100 (https://www.digikey.com/short/8w81vmhw)for being able to drive stereo 16Ω headphones and also a single 4Ω 2.5W speaker. We’ve also had good experiences with the TLV320 series; the only annoyance is that we need to configure the DAC with I2C...

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Hamas releases three Israeli hostages as Netanyahu denounces their condition

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami were released by Hamas to the Red Cross and transferred to Israeli military custody in the latest round of exchanges. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on how Israeli leaders are responding over the apparent conditions of the hostages.  from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/zbxFXt3 via IFT...

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House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building

Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/8iEXbBn via IFT...

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Making of Cyberpunk: A Virtual Production Experience

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ Academy Museum has a fantastic looking exhibit on the history of cyberpunk in cinema. Go check it out if you’re in Los Angeles! It’s running now through April 2026. More details on the Academy Museum’s website: The Academy Museum’s exhibition features production materials, costumes, props, and concept art from iconic cyberpunk films including Blade Runner (USA, 1982), Tron (USA, 1982),...

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Casey DeSantis considers running for Florida governor amid push from top donors

Republican donors at a gathering last week in Palm Beach County openly discussed the prospect of Casey DeSantis' running for governor in 2026, and for the first time, Florida’s first lady is seriously considering the idea. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/hEq6jBU via IFT...

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Kash Patel's financial ties to Chinese fast-fashion brand Shein raise alarms

Financial disclosure forms reveal Trump's pick to lead the FBI has multimillion-dollar ties to Shein, a company accused of using forced labor. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/kJO3SHI via IFT...

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Raspberry Pi Pico Game Boy Pokémon-themed alarm clock #piday #raspberrypi

Image:: Mod Room   If the Alarmo isn’t quite your style and you are looking for something a little more mobile. Checkout this GameBoy mod from modroom_my. It features a Pi Pico and an eInk display  This time it’s an e-ink clock built fully inside a Gameboy DMG shell! I’ve made it Pokemon themed to look like it’s having a double...

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Trump’s D.C. prosecutor dismissed Jan. 6 case against client he represented

The “Stop the Steal” advocate moved to withdraw his representation of a Jan. 6 defendant after moving to dismiss the case as D.C.’s interim top prosecutor. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/5soXAbr via IFT...

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Small LED-Torch #3DThursday #3DPrinting

nlohr shares: LED flashlight: A simple gift for every occasion: Small LED lamp to print out. The housing is a perfect fit. 2 housings: for LEDs with long legs (housing length: 40mm) and also for shorter LEDs (housing length: 36mm). download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6887859 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at...

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John Park’s Workshop — LIVE TODAY 2/6/25

It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today!  LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Project: USB MIDI Host2Host The live video will be on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. Join maker John Park in his workshop each week as he builds, demos, hacks, and mods projects...

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Trump signs executive order prohibiting trans women from playing in womens’ and girls’ sports

Purdue University American Studies and Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Professor Cheryl Cooky joins Katy Tur to provide analysis and context on why President Trump’s executive order banning trans women from playing womens’ or girls’ sports is “a solution in search of a problem.” from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/Vvyd03u via IFT...

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The invalid 68030 instruction that accidentally allowed the Mac Classic II to successfully boot up

This is the story of how Apple made a mistake in the ROM of the Macintosh Classic II that probably should have prevented it from booting, but instead, miraculously, its Motorola MC68030 CPU accidentally prevented a crash and saved the day by executing an undefined instruction. “I’ve discovered an undocumented MC68030 instruction that performs...

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‘We pay his salary and he sounds like a cheerleader’: Nicolle Wallace on Mike Johnson’s capitulation

Michael Steele, former RNC Chairman and Dahlia Lithwick Senior Editor of Slate joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss Donald Trump’s moves to dismantle federal agencies and the federal government at large, with Republicans on Capitol Hill doing nothing to get in the way even if it slowly eliminates the institution of Congress.  from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/TN1ZjcA via IFT...

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‘A national security crisis’: Fear of mass firings at the FBI, paralyze America's law enforcement

Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department and Frank Figiluzzi, former Assistant Director of Counterintelligence at the FBI join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the the panic inside the justice department specifically at the FBI where Donald Trump’s directive of complaining a list of those who worked on January 6th cases has put the fear of a mass purge of America’s justice department...

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How shutdown Bay Area tech companies ditch their fancy gear fast

Image: Silicon Valley Disposition, Rows of Robots ready for a new home at the Surplus Robots Sale Investors pump money into Silicon Valley startups but only a fraction of those start ups go the distance. The ones that fail can leave behind piles of unused equipment. A company called Silicon Valley Disposition liquidates assets of shuttered...

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