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The lunch rush is dead as Americans live for the weekend, office workers are pinching lunchtime pennies
  • And only one employee serving everybody. So on top of overpriced junk food you're getting a shitty customer experience too.

  • What search engine do you use?
  • Because Google has gone to shit and everyone's desparate for a replacement.

  • Six-month-old baby shot repeatedly during Arizona standoff with child’s father
  • Cops can't aim for shit.

    Edit: The fact that this joke is believable enough to get you guys bent out of shape really goes to show how fucked up things are with the police in this country. Y'all are like "Get the pitchforks, the police didn't shoot the baby this time!". It's hilarious and depressing at the same time. I'll be sure to add the /s next time.

  • Six-month-old baby shot repeatedly during Arizona standoff with child’s father
  • The surprise police are still trying to figure out what story to tell.

  • Mosquitoes are swarming around Houston. The future could bring even more.
  • This will continue to be a thing in more and more places as tropical regions continue to grow.

  • US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on
  • If this was a movie script it would be rejected for not making sense. But here we are in this clown-show reality.

  • Once more, into the weeeee!
  • Man I miss that era of the internet.. and life.

  • The current job market is beyond fucked.
  • I gave up the job hunt and started my own business. I still have no income but at least my fate is in my own hands.

  • US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?
  • Considering the medical system in America totally fucks everyone, I would assume prisoners would also be fucked.

  • Family of California Navy veteran who died after officer knelt on his neck settles lawsuit for $7.5M
  • Can we get the first names of officers Perkinson and Becerra? They should be publically shamed for murdering someone for being brown.

    Also, never ever ever call the fucking police to check on your loved one! How many times do they have to kill someone during a wellfare check for people to wake the fuck up? ACAB

  • Google has an idea to prevent phone scams, but it'll mean allowing its AI to listen in on your calls
  • One of the greatest moments in my life was when I was a young adult and realized I could just ignore someone at my door and leave them standing there. I didn't invite your ass to just show up so fuck right off.

    Phone calls too. You better ask via text or something first if you expect me to stop what I'm doing to listen to your bullshit. Voicemail? Oh no, I never completed the setup so you can't leave a message. So sorry!

  • TIL that some people do not have an inner voice and think in different nonverbal ways.
  • Same. I thought it was that way for everyone. I can have a full conversation in my head while visually building something in a 3D mental image.

  • What it's like to be a developer in 2024
  • I'm cool with paying for quality, ad-free service but I feel like they're giving way too little for what they're asking. 300 searches a month? What is this AOL?

  • What it's like to be a developer in 2024
  • That's already been happening for about a month now.. perhaps only for some users? Often the AI results are straight up lies.

  • Target Pride merchandise only available at select stores after rightwing backlash
  • I think the backlash they got is terrible but I can also understand why a business wouldn't waste time selling products in a market that doesn't want said products. That's valuable floor space and other resources that could be used for something that will sell there. Target is not the bad guy here.

  • Ghost of Tsushima buyers of blocked countries will be reimbursed
  • Sony has a long history of braindead decisions that have fucked over their user base.

  • Is Among Us VR still full of children?

    It's on sale on Steam and Pico (I assume it's cross platform) but I don't want to waste my money if it's all just children on there.

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    Landscape mode Broken

    Anyone else having problems with the UI in landscape? Pressing the hamburger menu crashes the app entirely. Other elements sometimes acts like the Back button. Yet everything works perfectly in portrait.

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    The history of the work day

    I thought this was very well done and informative.

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    Pico Motion Trackers for sale on AliExpress

    These have been in beta testing for awhile. I'm not sure if they're supposed to be for sale yet but I'm seeing a few sellers on AliExpress offering them for around $60.

    VRChat just released on Pico about a week ago. I don't know if support for these has been implemented yet.

    Please comment if you have any insight!

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    On average, 420 children are killed or injured in Gaza every day.
    www.who.int Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn

    Women, children and newborns in Gaza are disproportionately bearing the burden of the escalation of hostilities in the occupied Palestinian territory, both as casualties and in reduced access to health services.

    Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn

    As of 3 November, according to Ministry of Health data, 2326 women and 3760 children have been killed in the Gaza strip, representing 67% of all casualties, while thousands more have been injured. This means that 420 children are killed or injured every day, some of them only a few months old.

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    On average, 420 children are killed or injured in Gaza every day.
    www.who.int Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn

    Women, children and newborns in Gaza are disproportionately bearing the burden of the escalation of hostilities in the occupied Palestinian territory, both as casualties and in reduced access to health services.

    Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn

    As of 3 November, according to Ministry of Health data, 2326 women and 3760 children have been killed in the Gaza strip, representing 67% of all casualties, while thousands more have been injured. This means that 420 children are killed or injured every day, some of them only a few months old.

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    On average, 420 children are killed or injured in Gaza every day.
    www.who.int Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn

    Women, children and newborns in Gaza are disproportionately bearing the burden of the escalation of hostilities in the occupied Palestinian territory, both as casualties and in reduced access to health services.

    Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn

    As of 3 November, according to Ministry of Health data, 2326 women and 3760 children have been killed in the Gaza strip, representing 67% of all casualties, while thousands more have been injured. This means that 420 children are killed or injured every day, some of them only a few months old.

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    VRChat now available on Pico standalone

    It runs better than expected, although the resolution seems a bit low. Hopefully they can bump that up a bit.

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    Texas Republicans Ban Women From Using Highways for Abortion Appointments
    www.newsweek.com Texas Republicans ban women from using highways for abortion appointments

    Lubbock County, Texas, becomes the next county to pass legislation banning women from using their roads to seek abortions.

    Texas Republicans ban women from using highways for abortion appointments

    Lubbock County, Texas, joins a group of other rural Texas counties that have voted to ban women from using their roads to seek abortions.

    This comes after six cities and counties in Texas have passed abortion-related bans, out of nine that have considered them. However, this ordinance makes Lubbock the biggest jurisdiction yet to pass restrictions on abortion-related transportation.

    During Monday's meeting, the Lubbock County Commissioners Court passed an ordinance banning abortion, abortion-inducing drugs and travel for abortion in the unincorporated areas of Lubbock County, declaring Lubbock County a "Sanctuary County for the Unborn."

    The ordinance is part of a continued strategy by conservative activists to further restrict abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade as the ordinances are meant to bolster Texas' existing abortion ban, which allows private citizens to sue anyone who provides or "aids or abets" an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.

    The ordinance, which was introduced to the court last Wednesday, was passed by a vote of 3-0 with commissioners Terence Kovar, Jason Corley and Jordan Rackler, all Republicans, voting to pass the legislation while County Judge Curtis Parrish, Republican, and Commissioner Gilbert Flores, Democrat, abstained from the vote.

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    Amazon rainforest port records lowest water level in 121 years
    www.nbcnews.com Amazon rainforest port records lowest water level in 121 years amid drought

    Some areas of the Amazon have seen the lowest rain levels from July to September since 1980, according to the Brazilian government disaster alert center Cemaden.

    Amazon rainforest port records lowest water level in 121 years amid drought

    The water level at a major river port in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest hit its lowest point in at least 121 years on Monday, as a historic drought upends the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and damages the jungle ecosystem.

    Rapidly drying tributaries to the mighty Amazon river have left boats stranded, cutting off food and water supplies to remote jungle villages, while high water temperatures are suspected of killing more than 100 endangered river dolphins.

    The port in Manaus, the region’s most populous city located where the Negro river meets the Amazon river, recorded a water level of 13.59 meters on Monday, according to its website. That’s the lowest level since records began in 1902, passing a previous all-time low set in 2010.

    Some areas of the Amazon have seen the lowest rain levels from July to September since 1980, according to the Brazilian government disaster alert center Cemaden.

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    Antinatalism @sopuli.xyz Sir_Kevin @lemmy.dbzer0.com
    Best we can do
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    Over 1000 deaths in Bangladesh from Dengue virus passed by mosquitos.
    www.aljazeera.com Bangladesh dengue deaths cross 1,000 in worst outbreak on record

    At least 1,017 die and nearly 209,000 infected, making 2023 the deadliest year since first recorded epidemic in 2000.

    Bangladesh dengue deaths cross 1,000 in worst outbreak on record

    These are the same mosquitos that pass lyme and other diseases. They're all over the world where there are tropical climates. This is relevant because climate change is making more areas suitable for these insects to live and breed. As those areas expand, the human population is going to have to change infrastructure to compensate. Any surface where water can stand for a length of time is a breeding ground for mosquitos. Many parts of the world don't have safeguards like screens over windows and such to prevent insects from entering homes.

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    Job posting suggest US Army is working on one or more VR Games
    www.linkedin.com Koniag Government Services hiring Video Game Designer (Remote) in Newport News, Virginia, United States | LinkedIn

    Posted 12:24:54 PM. Kadiak, LLCJob ID 23200222Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

    Since the URL may expire I have pasted the job post below:

    Position Overview:

    Koniag Management Solutions (KMS) is looking for a highly qualified Video Game Designer to support our government customer located in Fort Eustis, VA. This opportunity offers the chance to work with some of the best and brightest minds in the Department of Defense (DoD) and US Industry to develop and implement Training and Education (T&E) products and support services for the Department of the Army and its Army Virtual Learning Environment (AVLE) 2.0.

    Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

    AVLE 2.0 is a revolutionary concept that will shift the way the Army develops and delivers training and education products to the total force. AVLE 2.0 leverages new learning using technologies in courseware design and delivery to enable the execution of rigorous, relevant, and tailorable learning content at the point of need. The AVLE 2.0 provides a total Army capability that will enable a dynamic learning environment to support the Active, Reserve and Army Civilian professional workforce with products developed at the newly defined interactivity levels of 0 through 4. AVLE 2.0 provides the Army the ability to achieve a more effective and efficient T&E environment that will establish the conditions that are vital for the preparation of mission-ready Soldiers, leaders, civilians, and organizations. AVLE 2.0 provides T&E, which can be delivered anytime and anywhere, with or without an instructor, to new and varied delivery platforms. The successful candidate will provide the following:

    Support the provision of an Army Virtual Learning Environment (AVLE) 2.0 for Training and Education (T&E) products for the Department of the Army. The AVLE 2.0 provides a total Army capability that will enable a dynamic learning environment to support the Active, Reserve and Army Civilian professional workforce with products developed at the newly defined interactivity levels of 0 through 4. Design and develop video games for the AVLE 2.0, focusing on T&E products for the US Army Collaborating with stakeholders, instructional designers, and subject matter experts to understand training objectives and requirements for AVLE 2.0 Utilize computer graphic techniques and tools to create visually appealing and immersive gaming experiences. Develop game mechanics, gameplay systems, and level designs that provide a dynamic learning environment. Incorporate scoring and assessment mechanisms specific to Army Games for Training (AGFT), allowing for effective tracking and evaluation of learner performance. Implement scoring mechanisms for Distributed Learning (DL) within AGFT Integrate immersive multimedia or computer-simulated virtual or augmented reality elements into the game design, creating real-life scenarios where learners respond to sensory cues. Conduct user testing and gathering feedback to refine and improve the gameplay mechanics, visuals, and overall user experience of the games. Collaborate with the development team, including programmers, artists, and sound designers, to ensure the successful implementation of game design elements. Optimize game performance, including load times, frame rates, and memory usage, to ensure smooth gameplay experiences. Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in video game design, computer graphics, VR development, and immersive learning experiences.

    Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    B.S. of Computer Science (Specialization in Computer Graphics) Minimum of five (5) years of paid experience developing successful Army Games for Training (AGFT) scoring DL that must have included successful development. Minimum of at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft C# in support VR development Experience with Level 4 IMI - immersive multimedia or computer-simulated virtual or augmented reality, in which the learner engages in a real-life scenario responding to sensory cues. Knowledge of the US Army, TRADOC or The Army Distributed Learning Program (TADLP) is a plus.

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    More than 100 dolphins dead in Amazon as water hits 102 degrees Fahrenheit
    www.cnn.com More than 100 dolphins dead in Amazon as water hits 102 degrees Fahrenheit | CNN

    More than a hundred dolphins have been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon amid an historic drought and record-high water temperatures that in places have exceeded 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

    More than 100 dolphins dead in Amazon as water hits 102 degrees Fahrenheit | CNN

    CNN — 

    More than a hundred dolphins have been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon amid an historic drought and record-high water temperatures that in places have exceeded 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

    The dead dolphins were all found in Lake Tefé over the past seven days, according to the Mamirauá Institute, a research facility funded by the Brazilian Ministry of Science.

    The institute said such a high number of deaths was unusual and suggested record-high lake temperatures and an historic drought in the Amazon may have been the cause.

    The news is likely to add to the concerns of climate scientists over the effects human activity and extreme droughts are having on the region.

    “It’s still early to determine the cause of this extreme event but according to our experts, it is certainly connected to the drought period and high temperatures in Lake Tefé, in which some points are exceeding 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit),” the institute said in comments carried by CNN affiliate CNN Brasil.

    The Amazon River, the world’s largest waterway, is currently in the dry season, and several specimens of river fauna are also suffering from record-high temperatures.

    Researchers and activists are trying to rescue surviving dolphins by transferring them from lagoons and ponds in the outskirts to the main body of the river where the water is cooler, reported CNN Brasil, but the operation is not easy due to the remoteness of the area.

    “Transferring river dolphins to other rivers is not that safe because it’s important to verify if toxins or viruses are present [before releasing the animals into the wild],” André Coelho, a researcher at the Mamiraua Institute, told CNN Brasil.

    The drought in the Amazon is impacting the economy as well.

    Below average levels of water have been reported in 59 municipalities in Amazonas State, impeding both transport and fishing activities on the river.

    Authorities expect even more acute droughts over the next couple of weeks, which could result in further deaths of dolphins, CNN Brasil reported.

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    New Meta ToS. 10 year olds allowed on the platform.

    They can't have their own account until they're 13 but they're allowed on the platform. I think Meta is making the VR experience worse for everyone but greed is steering that boat.

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