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US says two 'forever chemicals' are hazardous, tells polluters to pay
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Friday classified two so-called "forever chemicals" as hazardous substances, meaning those responsible for releasing them will have to pay to clean up contamination.Science X (Phys.org)
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Marisa Kabas interviews a worker fired for protesting Google's contract with the Israeli Ministry of Defense. They workers have been raising the alarm about this for several years. Despicable actions by Google.
https://www.thehandbasket.co/p/google-worker-fired-protest-israel-project-nimbus
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Inside Israel’s Bombing Campaign in Gaza
The Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham on his investigations of the I.D.F.’s use of A.I.-backed targeting systems and the dire cost to Palestinian civilians. #press
https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/inside-israels-bombing-campaign-in-gaza?utm_source=press.coop
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Trump’s hush money trial opening arguments begin Monday with all 18 jurors and alternates seated
Five final alternate seats were filled on Friday, teeing up the first-ever criminal trial of an American president #press
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This sounds like a joke, but I promise you it is real:
The reason why Congress has not yet agreed on aid to Ukraine and Israel is, Marjorie Taylor Greene is flooding the house floor with fantasy amendments, including:
1. Requiring members of Congress to sign up for fighting in Ukraine
2. Requiring Ukraine to “close all bio-laboratories” (A conspiracy theory created by Vladimir Putin)
3. Introducing “space lasers” to protect the US border
Obviously, none of these amendments will be adopted.
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I noticed this too. I complained about how you can't close the settings menu with ⌘W on Threads a few weeks ago and the fanbois came after me.
The Music app on macOS feels like an Electron app. It's genuinely abhorrent.
The 'devil comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks has finally become visible from Australia. What can we expect?
If you're a fan of all things space, you've doubtless heard about the "devil comet," which has been captivating keen-eyed observers in the northern hemisphere for the past few weeks.Jonti Horner (Phys.org)
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I have more followers on Mastodon than there are Cybertruck owners in the entire world
Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal cover
This time there's no over-the-air software patch.Ars Technica
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The Color of Alien Life: Could Purple Be the New Green?
In the quest to discover life beyond our planet, the traditional green color commonly linked with terrestrial life might not be the most reliable sign.Colin Collins (SciTechDaily)
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Ukraine is suddenly close to getting a big new supply of U.S. weapons
The U.S. Congress has taken a long-awaited leap toward rearming Ukraine, setting up votes Saturday that will have numerous international consequences. #press
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Tesla recalls Cybertruck over sticky problem. Blame it on — yes — soap
Accelerator pedals on the new Cybertrucks can get stuck, a potentially dangerous production flaw. The reason why they're so sticky is soap. #press
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Wild turkey numbers are falling in some parts of the US—the main reason may be habitat loss
Birdsong is a welcome sign of spring, but robins and cardinals aren't the only birds showing off for breeding season.Marcus Lashley (Phys.org)
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Posting random #TrumpTrial while I can. McBrien:
Necheles asking juror abt her attendance at Women's March—which coincided w events discussed in case.
"There was a lot of anger at that march toward Pres Trump": Necheles.
"I blv it was more abt women's solidarity" she says."This is a little embarrassing but I'm not exactly sure what Trump's policies are," but mentions ppl dislike his rhetoric,says some ppl cite Trump when making homophobic or racist comments
Trump watches her as she speaks.
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2/ McB:
When asked what his opinion of Trump is, one potential juror says it doesn't matter, but when Necheles presses him, says, "My opinion is that Donald Trump is a man, just like I am, and should be treated fairly in a court of law."
Necheles mentions that there will be allegations that Trump was unfaithful in his marriage, asking if that would cause anyone difficulty in being fair, while also noting that infidelity is not a crime.
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3/ McB:
Necheles asks a lifelong New Yorker if he has opinions on Trump as a New Yorker: "We don't really get starstruck or care about anything like that. He's just a normal person like me—that's the way I see Trump."
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4/ McB:
One potential juror complicates the "opinion of Trump" question, separating Trump the person, the politician, the businessman, the family man.
Notes that he likes lower taxes, but wants women's rights over their bodies and religion out of politics.
One potential juror expresses what I can only describe as Trump fatigue: "There's been so much thrown around for the last few years that I simply disregard it as much as I can," when asked about his opinion of Trump.
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5/ McB:
Another first: one juror just called Jan. 6 "the insurrection."
Necheles asks if he has an opinion of Trump, he says, "I would say it's fairly negative." He doesn't like Trump's "negative rhetoric and bias against people he speaks about."
The potential jurors step outside as the attorneys review their notes for strikes and challenges.
We haven't lost any empaneled jurors yet today, so if I didn't just jinx it, we still need 5 more alternates.
6/ McB:
As a reminder, each side gets 2 peremptory challenges per seat, but they don't roll over.
So for example, if we get to the 6th and last alternate without having used any peremptory challenges at all, each side would still only get 2 challenges, rather than a cumulative 10.
But first, challenges for cause, starting with alternate seat 2.
No challenges for cause nor peremptory challenges for seat 2.
Seat 2 becomes Alternate 2.
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7/ McB:
Defense moves to Seat 3, whom Necheles challenges bc the potential juror referenced Trump's "homophobic and racist comments," but Hoffinger clarifies that she said that Trump enables his followers to do that, not Trump saying those comments himself.
She comes in to clarify.
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8/ McB:
The "difficult thing" about Trump she says, though she hasn't paid attention to his rallies, is that his followers are devout to him, and were emboldened by his rhetoric to discriminate against others.
She assures everyone that she can separate the two and be fair.
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9/ McB:
She's the amateur boxer and she references conversations within the boxing community in 2016, "these inner demons that people have been battling with re: homophobia," and "people felt emboldened by Trump to discriminate against me as a woman."
The potential juror leaves, and Necheles maintains her challenge for cause.
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10/ McB:
She notes that the juror said Trump enabled discrimination against her personally, and says that this is the way the juror "is viewing the world." Hoffinger notes a lack of visceral or strong reaction.
Merchan thinks she is credible and not disingenuous, but "to ensure finality of this case, it's best to err on the side of caution" and GRANTS challenge for cause.
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11/ McB:
"Counsel this is just the third seat, you really should be ready for this one," Merchan says impatiently as defense counsel discusses.
No challenges.
Seat 5 becomes Alternate 3.
Seat 8 becomes Alternate 4.
We rapidly move through seats and peremptory challenges until Necheles rises to challenge Seat 11 for cause about that potential juror's social media posts.
12/ McB:
Merchan is reviewing the posts in ques. It's an alleged anti-Trump demonstration of some kind.
"Enormous crowd, great signs, I love NY," Merchan reads, presumably from the caption.
"I don't see any relevance until the very last 1, I don't see any connection to your client," Merchan says. Necheles clarifies that when she said it's pictures the juror is in, what she meant to say is that the juror had tagged himself in them.
The potential juror, B647, is brought in for clarifying q's.
13/ McB:
"I don't remember, but I guess they're mine," the potential juror says, reviewing the posts. He confirms the rally was right by his house and he went downstairs to take pictures.
Merchan asks about the "great signs" caption and asks, "Do you have a particular interest in signs?" and the press laughs. He says he thought some of them were interesting, sure.
14/Interjecting with this:
Lawrence O'Donnell:
Manhattan might have some advantages for Trump.
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Adam Klasfeld:
Necheles asks whether allegations of infidelity would affect the potential alternates' ability to be impartial.
None of them say it would.
15/ #BREAKING via Andrea Bernstein:
Judge Juan Merchan "We have our full panel."
12 jurors, six alternates. #TrumpTrial #legal #Trump
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Mershon-land: Eighteen companions. You shall be called, "The Fellowship of the Ring"
Trump-ppin: Great! Where are we going?
16/ Via Klasfeld:
"Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will try the case of The People of the State of New York against Donald J. Trump in a fair and impartial manner and, to the best of your ability, render a true verdict according to the law and evidence? Do you swear or affirm?"
They do.
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17/ Via McB:
They're coming back to get sworn in. They are:
Alt 2 B441
Alt 3 B616
Alt 4 B624
Alt 5 B557
Alt 6 B620
18/ McB: 🥳
They're sworn in and Merchan says, "We expect the trial itself to begin Monday," asking them to return promptly then.
Folks, we have a jury in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
We're adjourned until 3:15, when we'll return for a Sandoval hearing.
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Doing virtual somersaults while grinning uncontrollably. 🥳
Break out the best red tonight!!! 🍷
Congrats on surviving Jury Selection week commentary— you’re impressing the hell out of this bear. As always. Leaving Xitter was the right move for you. ❤️
Bet the court staff, lawyers & media all are glad to be able to gulp a few breaths of fresh air before returning to the FART FARM! 🤣
Oh c’mon — who doesn’t appreciate a fart joke?
Ps— Guess former Rep Kinzinger was on point about the odor. Y’know I’ve read that our sense of smell is our oldest and most basic sense, causing us to respond instinctively to foul odors without being conscious of it. This doesn’t bode well for the defendant.
Really keen on Alt 3 B616.
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We are trying this super racist homophobic misogynistic person, and if a person is from a different race, LGBTQ+, or a woman they might feel a little bias against this person because they feel (rightly) persecuted by his cronies. We should only approve people who have been living under a rock for the past 8 years.
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It's crazy, and rather telling, that the defence objects to people just stating the truth.
"It's raining today"
"Challenge! The person is clearly pro-rain!"
"No – it's actually raining, look."
"CHALLENGE! No rain people!"
"But it's a fact."
"NO RAIN PEOPLE!"
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Trump’s covid response was even worse than you remember
In a sane country, it would disqualify him from ever again holding office.Stephen Robinson (Public Notice)
Scotland is ditching its flagship 2030 climate goal—why legally binding targets really matter
The Scottish government has rescinded its 2030 target of a 75% emissions cut to greenhouse gas emissions, relative to 1990. The target was statutory, meaning it had been set in law in the Emissions Reduction Targets Act of 2019.Sam Fankhauser (Phys.org)
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Rishi Sunak’s plan to cut sickness benefits bill prompts fury
The prime minister said it was a “moral mission” to reform the welfare system #press
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to boot Johnson as speaker gets third GOP cosponsor - Raw Story
https://www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson-motion-to-vacate-2667819760/
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https://fediscience.org/@petergleick/112298382651465020 petergleick@fediscience.org - I saw the news about the 100% recall of Tesla cybertrucks because of a faulty sticking accelerator pedal. The surprising thing is that 100% of delivered cybertrucks is only 3,878 vehicles.Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal
Tesla has issued a recall for effectively every Cybertruck it’s delivered to customers due to a fault that’s pinning down the vehicle’s accelerator pedals.Jess Weatherbed (The Verge)
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The #election interference case is giving voice to what we have barely heard: the terror #Trump has wrought. It's very painful to read about the fear people are experiencing in their efforts to be good citizens (#RubyFreeman & #ShayeMoss) & #librarians, #teachers, & #election workers. Jury selection illuminates the terror & anxiety that #Trump has brought about (we've heard so much about the anxiety of Trump supporters). #MSM, this needn't only happen in the courtroom context.
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Gotta feed the ego: Trump’s supply of good news featuring him must not be interrupted
And yesterday he brought printouts of op-eds to court as evidence that people think his trial is an outrage.https://futurism.com/the-byte/trump-aide-wireless-printer-good-news
Trump Has an Aide Who Follows Him Around With a Wireless Printer to Print Out "Good News From the Internet"
Former president Donald Trump hired former One America News host Natalie Harp as a personal messenger of only positive news.Victor Tangermann (Futurism)
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Israeli raids cause ‘worst destruction in decades’ in Tulkarem
An Israeli raid on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank has caused some of the “worst destruction in decades”. #press
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sean, with words
in reply to Steve Silberman • • •every element of our government is passing the buck on the checks and balances granted them by the constitution.
how ridiculous it is that the future of our already failing democracy lies in the hands of 12 jurors reviewing a single campaign paperwork problem, when the defendant is actually guilty of treason and trying to overthrow the government itself
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