Futurology Today

Summary

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s election interference case, released by the Justice Department, details Trump’s attempts to retain power after losing the election.

Trump responded with late-night social media posts, calling Smith “deranged,” spreading falsehoods about destroyed evidence, and claiming a 2020 election “landslide” victory.

Despite having time to prepare a response, Trump’s reaction consisted of late-night tweets filled with lies and falsehoods.

Mark Zuckerberg has decided to add community notes over fact checkers and has gone full 'free speech' bro. This will help nobody but him and few others, but AUNTS (and others) will be affected. What do you think...
#markzuckerberg #meta #jokes #comedy

like not doing anything, just a spare laptop in case i ever need one, what if i use it years after i installed debian on it?? i would have to update like 300 packages and would take a lot??

A 25-year-old Sega mascot, Ecco the Dolphin, is making a potential comeback. Sega has filed trademarks for 'Ecco' and 'Ecco the Dolphin' in Japan, hinting that an upcoming game may be in development.

Background on Ecco The Dolphin

The original Ecco The Dolphin was released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Master System, Game Gear, and Sega CD. It was followed with other titles such as 'Ecco: The Tides of Time' (1994) and 'Ecco Jr.' (1995), before transitioning to the Dreamcast in 2000 with 'Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future'.

What Does This Mean for Fans and Gamers?

Is it trademark maintenance, or is Sega planning something more substantial? Only time will tell.

What do you hope that Sega include in new Ecco game?

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Undocumented immigrants play an important role in disaster recovery, rebuilding communities after wildfires, hurricanes, and floods.

Many are highly skilled laborers or manual workers, often enduring dangerous conditions and exploitation.

Trump’s plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants could severely hinder recovery efforts, as immigrants make up a significant portion of the construction workforce.

Employers warn that deportations will worsen labor shortages in disaster zones, while some advocate expanding the H-2B visa program to fill gaps.

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During UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Kyiv, a Russian drone was shot down near the presidential palace.

Starmer met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss military support, NATO membership, and security guarantees.

Starmer pledged 1,540 artillery barrels, a new mobile defense system, and increased troop training to aid Ukraine's war efforts.

Zelenskyy criticized slow weapon supplies and acknowledged Western hesitation, particularly from the U.S. and others, on Ukraine’s NATO membership ahead of Trump’s incoming administration.

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Advocate Health, one of the largest US hospital chains, claims to combat medical debt by canceling 11,500 liens on patients' homes and expanding charity care.

However, patients recount years of aggressive debt collection tactics, lawsuits, and financial ruin, with many forced to sell homes or delay medical care.

Critics argue the nonprofit's measures fall short, especially as past practices devastated low- and middle-income families.

Despite recent reforms, the chain faces scrutiny for high prices, predatory collections, and insufficient accountability for its impact on patients.

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Germany's government approved a proposal allowing the military to shoot down drones over critical infrastructure as a last resort.

The move responds to rising sightings of suspicious drones, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with concerns over espionage and sabotage.

Recent incidents include up to 10 drones spotted over Bavaria's Manching air base, raising security fears.

Previously, the military could only force drones to land, redirect, or issue warnings.

I recently learned that my company prefers closed-source tools for privacy and security.

I don't know whether the person who said that was just confused, but I am trying to come up with reasons to opt to closed-source for privacy.

A “tense” weekend meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and incoming Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff led to a breakthrough in the hostage negotiations, with the top aide to US President-elect Donald Trump doing more to sway the premier in a single sit-down than outgoing President Joe Biden did all year, two Arab officials told The Times of Israel on Tuesday.

Witkoff has been in Doha for the past week to take part in the hostage negotiations, as mediators try to secure a deal before Trump’s January 20 inauguration. On Saturday, Witkoff flew to Israel for a meeting with Netanyahu at the premier’s Jerusalem office.

During the meeting, Witkoff urged Netanyahu to accept key compromises necessary for an agreement, the two Arab officials on Monday told The Times of Israel on condition of anonymity. Neither Witkoff nor Netanyahu’s office responded to requests for comment.