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The "re-whitening of America."

The Intercept, from yesterday: https://theintercept.com/2025/08/08/trump-confederate-statues/ @theintercept@journa.host

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"Sometimes the effort backfires: In trying to maximize their seats, a party spreads its voters too thin and fails to make some districts safe enough. These vulnerable districts can then flip to the other party in future elections."

"This phenomenon, commonly referred to as 'dummymandering', has happened before. It even happened in Texas, where Republicans lost a large handful of poorly drawn state legislative districts in the Dallas suburbs in 2018."

The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/3-reasons-republicans-redistricting-power-grab-might-backfire-262553 @TheConversationUS@newsie.social

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9to5Google: Google Wallet now requires location permission for ‘detailed receipts’ with maps https://9to5google.com/2025/08/09/google-wallet-receipts-location-map/ @9to5google@mastodon.online #privacy #Google

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"It is unknown whether it was a total system outage for iCloud authentication, or if it was a limited issue. Apple simply mentions."

Apple Insider: Late-night iCloud outage stopped users from accessing files for hours https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/08/09/late-night-icloud-outage-stopped-users-from-accessing-files-for-hours @appleinsider@mastodon.social @malcolmowen@masto.social #Apple

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Now that was a cultural milestone.

Apple Insider: You had mail: AOL finally discontinues dial-up Internet service https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/08/09/you-had-mail-aol-finally-discontinues-dial-up-internet-service @appleinsider@mastodon.social @malcolmowen@masto.social

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Let's hope that Microsoft can protect this quantum fortress better than the rest of its Swiss cheese products.

The Motley Foo: You'll Never Believe What Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Said About Quantum Computing https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/08/09/youll-never-believe-what-microsoft-ceo-satya-nadel/ @TheMotleyFool@flipboard.com #Microsoft #AI #cybersecurity #infosec #Azure

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Important: Musk's Grok is also a Microsoft partner. If you missed this:

GeekWire: Microsoft rolls out OpenAI’s GPT-5 — and Elon Musk rolls out the commentary https://www.geekwire.com/2025/microsoft-rolls-out-openais-gpt-5-and-elon-musk-rolls-out-the-commentary/ #Microsoft #AI #Musk

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This is from yesterday and it's a good look at what investing in AI infrastructure really costs.

"Morgan Stanley recently analyzed how hyperscalers are going to pay for their AI ambitions. The report paints a stark picture, estimating that AI-related capital expenditures (capex) from 2025 to 2028 will require $2 trillion, with over $1 trillion of that financed through new debt."

"This $1 trillion debt load increases financial leverage, potentially straining balance sheets if interest rates rise or AI returns lag. Private credit offers flexibility but at higher costs, risking profitability if ROI disappoints."

247 Wall St: From Cash to Credit: AMZN, META and MSFT Face $1 Trillion in New AI Debt https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/08/08/from-cash-to-credit-amzn-meta-and-msft-face-1-trillion-in-new-ai-debt/ #AI #Meta #Amazon #Microsoft

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If you missed this, it's not just a privacy nightmare, it could be downright dangerous.

NBC: Senators urge Meta to roll back Instagram Map feature that sparked uproar https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/bipartisan-senators-urge-meta-roll-back-instagram-maps-feature-rcna223938 @NBCNews@flipboard.com #Meta #privacy #cybersecurity #infosec #Instagram

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Android Authority: Game over: Chrome OS pulls the plug on Steam gaming https://www.androidauthority.com/steam-chromebook-3585553/ @Androidauth@flipboard.com #Steam #Chrome #Google