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Two independent groups of researchers have identified a total of 6 vulnerabilities in rsync. In the most severe CVE, an attacker only requires anonymous read access to a rsync server, such as a public mirror, to execute arbitrary code on the machine the server is running on.

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/52630161

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and his Dad actually wanted him and gave him a hug and Amazon is a non-profit that delivers everything you want but only on Fridays and is super eco-friendly and paid people a living wage and people wanted to work there the rest of their lives and could?

So always remember to treat people well (unless they become Jeff Bezos)

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Summary

The FDA proposed a rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels by 2028, highlighting levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar with “high,” “medium,” or “low” indicators.

The aim is to help Americans make healthier choices amid rising rates of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Critics, including food industry groups, argue the labels could confuse consumers and prefer voluntary initiatives.

While other countries with similar labels have seen positive effects, experts caution that U.S. cultural attitudes may limit their impact on consumer behavior.

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If the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal goes according to the current draft, then fighting will stop in Gaza for 42 days, and dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be freed.

Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20250115030931/https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-draft-terms-hostages-3df21b67620fdc8f62aa1d1e96487880

SpinScore: https://spinscore.io/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapnews.com%2Farticle%2Fisrael-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-draft-terms-hostages-3df21b67620fdc8f62aa1d1e96487880

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or do i?

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Summary

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon criticized Elon Musk, calling him "racist" and "truly evil," over Musk’s support for H-1B visas and immigration policies.

Bannon, pledging to "take this guy down," vowed to block Musk's White House influence in Trump’s new administration.

Musk, a major Trump donor, had been rewarded with advisory roles but faced backlash from MAGA supporters opposing immigration.

Bannon also attacked Musk’s wealth-driven motives, accusing him of promoting “techno-feudalism,” and called for Musk to “go back to South Africa,” targeting his heritage.

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“Emergency rooms are dangerous places for people with Long COVID,” says David Putrino, who studies and treats the condition as director of rehabilitation innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System in New York.

“Imagine you go to an emergency department, you wait 13 or 14 hours, your condition actually deteriorates, and then you’re told, ‘Hey, good news, everything is normal and we’re sending you home,’” Putrino says. “Going home doesn’t sound like a survivable outcome. So at that point you might break down...and often that gets reinterpreted as ‘Let’s put this person on a psych hold.’”

Such experiences fit into a long, troubling tradition in medicine. Because there often aren’t conclusive tests for these types of complex chronic conditions, and because many patients do not outwardly appear unwell, they’re frequently told that they aren’t physically sick at all—that symptoms are all in their heads. “Mainstream medicine really isn’t geared toward treating conditions and diseases that it cannot see under a microscope,” says Larry Au, an assistant professor of sociology at the City College of New York who has studied one of the consequences of that disconnect: medical gaslighting of Long COVID patients.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai condemned the Taliban’s treatment of women at a Pakistan summit on girls’ education in Muslim communities, stating, "The Taliban do not see women as human beings."

She criticized their policies banning Afghan girls from education and work as "gender apartheid" and un-Islamic.

Afghanistan is the only country banning education for girls beyond grade six, affecting 1.5 million girls.

Malala urged Muslim leaders to challenge these practices and advocate for girls' education globally.

The Taliban declined to attend or comment.

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Russia targets vulnerable relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war (PoWs), pressuring them to commit sabotage or espionage in exchange for promises of better treatment or release of loved ones.

Svitlana, whose husband was a PoW, was coerced to sabotage Ukraine's military infrastructure but stalled and reported the approach to Ukrainian authorities, who emphasize that cooperation worsens prisoners' situations.

It’s estimated 50% of PoW families are contacted by Russian agents, but most refuse.

Svitlana's husband was eventually released unharmed, despite threats to his life.

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Prompt

A character combining Batman and the Joker, dressed in a dark, armored suit with chaotic splashes of purple and green. Their mask is half Bat-like, sleek and intimidating, and half painted with a twisted grin. The character is exuding an aura of order and chaos in a dimly lit, graffiti-streaked Gotham alley

Theme

In this multiverse challenge, heroes and villains merge into singular entities, showcasing the most iconic qualities of both sides—strength, cunning, and power. Their costumes and suits are reimagined, blending heroism with menace, creating characters that embody duality in both personality and design. Each creation tells a story of balance, conflict, and unity in a world where good and evil are one.

Voting process

Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.

There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.

Rules

  • Follow the community’s rules above all else
  • One comment and image per user
  • Embed image directly in the post (no external link)
  • Workflow/Prompt sharing encouraged but not required (we’re all here for fun and learning)
  • OP will declare winner in case of a tie
  • The challenge runs for at least 7 days from now on
  • Down votes will not be counted
  • Voting and final scoring will be done in a separate post. Scores At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins! It’s that simple :) The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24268273

Ukraine carried out its largest aerial attack on Russian territory of the nearly three-year war overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, hitting factories and energy hubs hundreds of miles from the frontline.

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Shein’s rise as the world’s largest fast-fashion retailer is powered by 5,000 factories in Guangzhou's "Shein village," where workers often exceed 75-hour weeks, violating Chinese labor laws.

Paid per piece, wages remain low despite long hours, with some earning as little as £10 per day.

Allegations of forced labor and child workers persist, alongside concerns over its use of Xinjiang cotton.

Shein, valued at $66bn, plans a London IPO, prompting promises of better governance.

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