CrypticFawn

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Why lemmy instead kbin? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I prefer the UI of lemmy.world to Kbin, and it's been smoother for me as well. But I've got an account at both. Still haven't entirely made up my mind on which to make my "main".

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To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques (www.npr.org)
 

When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.

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Meet the LGBTQ activist who challenged his Caribbean country’s anti-sodomy law and won (apnews.com)
 

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (AP) — For years, Orden David was persecuted in his native Antigua and Barbuda — a frequent complaint by many LGBTQ people who fear for their safety across the conservative and mostly Christian Caribbean, where anti-gay hostility is widespread.

Discord vs Matrix - What’s Your Preference? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Everyone I know uses Discord, even my 59 year old mother. It makes sharing stuff with her, including streams, super easy. I can't imagine trying to convince her or anyone else to swap to Matrix. Plus I'm part of multiple art communities on Discord.

*Permanently Deleted* in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

I avoid everything by Meta, so I won't be using it no matter what.

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Texas group wants to boycott Cracker Barrel over Pride Month (www.mysanantonio.com)
 

A national chain known for its food and aesthetic that drips in southern comfort is the next business facing backlash over its support of Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community. The Texas Family Project called on supporters to boycott Cracker Barrel on Thursday, June 8, stating "a once family friendly establishment has caved to the mob."

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A Meteorite Fell in Their Bedroom. Here’s What Happened Next (www.scientificamerican.com)
 

Earlier this month a meteorite crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home. The residents are still pondering the fate of their gift from the skies

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China has been spying from Cuba for some time, U.S. official says (www.reuters.com)
 

China has been spying from Cuba for some time and upgraded its intelligence collection facilities there in 2019, a Biden administration official said on Saturday, following a report about a new spying effort underway on the island.

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Children who were stabbed in France no longer in life-threatening condition as suspect is charged (apnews.com)
 

French judges have handed preliminary charges of attempted murder to a man suspected of stabbing four young children and two adults in a French Alps park. The suspect is a 31-year-old Syrian refugee with permanent residency in Sweden who has a 3-year-old daughter. His name was not released. The lead prosecutor said he was presented to investigating judges in the Alps town of Annecy on Saturday and handed the charges. He is in custody pending further investigation. Witnesses said he mentioned his daughter, wife and Jesus Christ during the attack. The prosecutor says the victims are no longer in life-threatening condition after Thursday’s stabbing.

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Sudan's fighting risks reigniting war in Darfur, a site of atrocities 20 years ago (www.npr.org)
 

As fighting in Sudan's capital continues to rage, experts say it's spilling over into the Darfur region and risks fully reigniting a conflict from the early 2000s that left hundreds of thousands dead.

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Anthony Bourdain died 5 years ago. Here's 5 ways he helped reshape the food industry. (www.businessinsider.com)
 

The chef turned TV presenter highlighted restaurateurs' quirky habits, popularized Vietnamese cuisine, and inspired a New York street-food hub.

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Reports of Russian casualties as they 'withdraw through their own minefields' driven back by Ukraine's counteroffensive, UK intel says (www.businessinsider.com)
 

Military progress on both sides of the Ukraine counteroffensive has been "mixed" in the last two days, the UK MoD said in a statement on Saturday.

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iOS 17 Messages — 8 biggest changes coming to your iPhone (www.tomsguide.com)
 

The Messages app on your iPhone is getting some new features with iOS 17

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Android 14 Beta 3 has a neat trick to make Battery Saver more efficient (www.androidpolice.com)
 

Android 14 Beta 3 has a dark way to improve your battery life

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Google Pixel 8 camera leak details new main sensor, Pro-only upgrades, more (9to5google.com)
 

The camera has always been the best feature of Google’s Pixel smartphones, and according to a detailed new leak, the...

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