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Looks like it also includes lockers for storage, a bolted down air-pump for filling your tires, and free bike cable locks (around the other side of the lockers). Very neat to see :)

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Tehran denounces Israel’s decision to seize vast areas of the West Bank and designate them as the so-called state property.


From Presstv via This RSS Feed.

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Just wanted to share an alias I have in use and found it useful again. It's a simple wrapper around xargs, which I always forget how to use properly, so I set up an alias for. All it does is operate on each line on stdout.

The arguments are interpreted as the command to execute. The only thing to remember is using the {} as a placeholder for the input line. Look in the examples to understand how its used.

# Pipe each line and execute a command. The "{}" will be replaced by the line.
#
# Example:
#   cat url.txt | foreach echo download {} to directory
#   ls -1 | foreach echo {}
#   find . -maxdepth 2 -type f -name 'M*' | foreach grep "USB" {}
alias foreach='xargs -d "\n" -I{}'

Useful for quickly operating on each line of a file (in example to download from list of urls) or do something with any stdout output line by line. Without remembering or typing a for loop in terminal.

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I took the toaster apart and cleaned the contacts for the lever that signal the hold down while toasting. Now we don't have to stand there and hold it (that was 3 morning routines slightly out of order).

I had to buy a set of special bits because someone decided they needed to use security torx bolts in the corners hidden under the feet. This was of course in addition to the 14 regular old #2 Phillips screws. But it's always nice to have a reason to get new tools.

In other news, the clean signal started flashing on on the espresso machine today, so I have another little project for tomorrow too.

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Original title (KO): 월간남친 (Wolgannamchin, Monthly Boyfriend)

Webtoon producer Seo Mi-rae, seeking a risk-free romance, immerses herself in a virtual dating simulation, experiencing love through a digital relationship.

https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/281016

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A bunny at their desk at home draws in a sketchbook. Angrily, they crumple up a page they have drawn on. Other crumpled pages litter the floor behind the bunny, and there are ink stains on the book and the desk. It is night time

Source: Bluesky

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Since 1987, and for almost three decades, New York cinephiles had access to a vast treasure trove of rare films thanks to Kim's Video, a small empire run by Yongman Kim, an enigmatic character who amassed more than fifty thousand VHS tapes.

https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1058673-kim-s-video

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Chinese scientists have used artificial intelligence to make progress on a more than 300-year-old maths problem that has implications for large-scale data storage and advanced telecommunications. Using an AI system called PackingStar, the researchers made record-breaking advances on the “kissing number” problem, surpassing the limits of human geometric intuition and standard computing. The work done by the team was like a “romance” between machines and humans exploring science together, they...


From China - South China Morning Post via This RSS Feed.

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Fixed the title. Article contents intact:

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled dozens of nuclear-capable rocket launchers ahead of a key congress of the governing Workers’ Party, according to state media.

Kim hailed the 600mm-calibre rocket launchers as “wonderful” and “attractive” during the ceremony on Wednesday, adding that new military and construction goals will be set during the upcoming congress.

Fifty such ⁠launchers were presented by North Korean munitions workers, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday.

“When this weapon is used, actually, no force would be able to expect God’s protection,” Kim said, according to the KCNA

“It is really a wonderful and attractive weapon,” Kim said, according to South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency.

He described the launchers as the “world’s most advantageous weapon for concentrated super-powerful attack”, according Yonhap.

Photos released by state media showed dozens of launch vehicles parked in neat rows on the plaza of Pyongyang’s House of Culture, which will host the congress.

The weapon was “appropriate for a special attack, that is, for accomplishing a strategic mission”, Kim said, using a common euphemism for nuclear weapons.

He said the weapons incorporate “AI technology and compound guidance systems” and would deter unnamed enemies.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un views a 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launcher during a presentation ceremony of the launchers to the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) by the workers of the munitions industry sector in Pyongyang, North Korea, February 18, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.

^Kim\ Jong\ Un\ inspects\ a\ multiple\ rocket\ launcher\ during\ a\ presentation\ ceremony\ of\ the\ launchers\ to\ the\ Ninth\ Congress\ of\ the\ Workers’\ Party\ of\ Korea\ in\ Pyongyang,\ North\ Korea,\ on\ February\ 18,\ 2026^

Kim has been touting the progress of various projects in advance of this month’s 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party, which is widely viewed as North Korea’s most important political event.

Kim said on Wednesday that the 9th Congress “will declare the next phase of the self-reliant defence initiative” and accelerate the “project of constantly renewing our military capabilities” in order to “subdue any threats ⁠and challenges from outside forces”.

The political gathering is expected to lay out North Korea’s foreign policy, war planning and nuclear ambitions for the next five years.

State media have in recent days carried reports of delegates arriving for the gathering, fuelling speculation it could start any day.

‘Four to five rounds could devastate an entire airbase’

The South Korean military is closely watching North Korea’s activities to develop weapons, a spokesperson for the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Thursday.

Hong Min, an analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, told the AFP news agency that the launch system could fire rockets with an estimated range of 400 kilometres (250 miles), covering all of South Korea.

“Its primary purpose is to neutralise the combined air power of South Korea and the United States,” he said.

“If equipped with tactical nuclear warheads, a single battery firing four to five rounds could devastate an entire airbase.”

South Korea’s capital Seoul is less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the North Korean border at its nearest point.

North Korea has suspended nearly all talks and cooperation with South Korea since 2019, when Kim’s nuclear diplomacy with United States President Donald Trump derailed over US-led sanctions.

Relations worsened in recent years as Kim discarded North Korea’s longstanding goal of peaceful reunification and declared a hostile “two-state” system on the Korean Peninsula.

In a separate KCNA report on Thursday, the North Korean leader’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, acknowledged a South Korean minister’s apology regarding alleged civilian drone incursions, but said Pyongyang is bolstering border security against the “enemy”.

North Korea had said the incidents occurred in September of last year and again in January.

The South Korean government has denied operating any drones during the times specified by North Korea, but law enforcement authorities are investigating three civilians suspected of flying drones into the North from border areas.

Kim Yo Jong said ⁠it would be to South Korea’s benefit to prevent the recurrence of such severe infringement of North Korea’s sovereignty.

“The border with the enemy should be solid,” Kim Yo Jong said, according to KCNA.

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Nominations are open for the Fundraiser of the Year (Individual) category at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, sponsored by Woodfines Solicitors...

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A powerful documentary about the death of Africa’s famous lion. Plus: on the trail of a 19th-century Australian gold prospector. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Channel 4There was worldwide outrage after the 2015 shooting of a Zimbabwean lion, Cecil, by an American trophy hunter, Walter Palmer. This documentary approaches the story from several angles. There’s the story of the pile-on – Palmer became a pariah in the aftermath of his grim holiday. But there’s also a potted history of Hwange national park where Cecil lived, its role in the local economy and the vexed question of the value of nature (spiritual and financial) to the community. Phil Harrison

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I’m a tenant in Hawaiʻi dealing with a situation that’s gotten progressively worse, and I’m hoping for advice on what my rights are and what steps I should take next. A few weeks ago, I discovered bedbugs in my room. I immediately reported it and cooperated fully with cleaning, vacuuming, and treatment. I’ve been documenting everything. Despite this, my landlord has been blaming me for the infestation without any evidence. Here are the main issues: • Physical contact: During a conversation, she got upset and jabbed me in the back with her finger. It wasn’t an accident — it was out of anger. • Pressure to leave: She’s told me I should “stay somewhere else” and has made comments that feel like she’s trying to push me out without any formal notice. • Unequal treatment: There’s a washer and dryer in the house, but she won’t let me use it. I’m expected to go to the laundromat while other people in the house use the machines. • Internet disruptions: I interview for remote jobs, and the household sometimes lets the internet go offline. I’ve offered to fix it and explained the importance of my interviews, but nothing changes. • Noise issues: I work overnight and need mornings to sleep, but the house is extremely loud during my recovery hours. • Financial impact: I’ve had to pay for laundromat use, cleaning supplies, and deal with missed or disrupted job interviews due to internet issues. I’m on SSDI and trying to get back into remote work, so these disruptions are affecting my income and stability. I’ve already contacted Legal Aid and completed an intake, but I haven’t heard back yet. In the meantime, I want to understand what my rights are and whether any of this qualifies as harassment, retaliation, or something I can take action on. What steps should I take while waiting for Legal Aid to respond? Is documenting everything enough for now? Has anyone dealt with something similar in Hawaiʻi? Any guidance is appreciated.

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An app to manage your Arr stack from your phone for iOS and Android.

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Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT, 😁!

We may be anonymous strangers on the internet, but we have one thing in common. We may be a world apart, but we’re here together!

Welcome to the 24 hour pledge! I’m pledging myself to not drinking today, and invite you to do the same. Maybe you’re new to c/stop drinking and have a hard time deciding what to do next. Maybe you’re like me and feel you need a daily commitment or maybe you’ve been sober for a long time and want to inspire others.

It doesn’t matter if you’re still hung over from a three day bender or been sober for years, if you just woke up or have already completed a sober day. For the next 24 hours, let’s not drink alcohol!

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[UN] Special Procedures’ Coordination Committee condemns attacks against Francesca Albanese by State representatives: ‘Promote justice, not disinformation’ (OHCHR, 2026-02-17)

https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/02/special-procedures-coordination-committee-condemns-attacks-against-francesca

#FrancescaAlbanese #OHCHR
@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@fedibird.com

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Загальні бойові втрати противника з 24.02.22 по 19.02.26 (орієнтовно)

#NOMERCY #stoprussia
t.me/GeneralStaffZSU/35174

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