Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed again after US lifts blockade

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515 points | 89 comments
https://nypost.com/2026/06/19/world-news/iran-declares-the-strait-of-hormuz-closed-again-after-us-lifts-blockade/

Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz Friday instead of heading to Switzerland for nuclear negotiations, citing Israel’s refusal to pull forces out of southern Lebanon and US forces’ ongoing presence in the region.

In a…

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Women in Brussels 'filmed without their knowledge' by men wearing Meta smart glasses

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349 points | 89 comments
https://www.brusselstimes.com/news/2166072/women-unknowingly-filmed-in-brussels-with-meta-smart-glasses-raise-concerns

“Experts in Europe warn that these devices are used to record strangers without their consent, possibly breaching EU law.”

“A small LED light is designed to indicate when recording is taking place, but RTBF’s…

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Stop Killing Games delivers 'absolutely incredible' hearing in European Parliament: 'There was no [parliament member] that wasn't responding positively'

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https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/stop-killing-games-delivers-absolutely-incredible-hearing-in-european-parliament-there-was-no-parliament-member-that-wasnt-responding-positively/

It’s amazing what a difference a little bit of time can make: Two years after kicking off what looked to be a long-shot campaign to push back on the…

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New York sues Valve for 'letting children and adults illegally gamble' with loot boxes

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https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/new-york-sues-valve-for-letting-children-and-adults-illegally-gamble-with-loot-boxes/

The lawsuit aims to “stop Valve from promoting gambling features in its games, disgorge all ill-gotten gains, and pay fines for violating New York\u2019s laws.”

Father faces no charges for fatally shooting daughter after fight about Donald Trump

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https://myfox28columbus.com/news/nation-world/father-daughter-shooting-killed-trump-donald-argument-arguing-fight-shot-kill-accident-mistake-accidental-accidentally-drinking-drink-gun-show-showing-firearm-dad-president-no-charges-crime

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House GOP passes sweeping anti-voting bill that could disenfranchise millions, sends measure to Senate

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https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/house-passes-gops-sweeping-anti-voting-bill/

The GOP’s sweeping new anti-voting bill cleared the U.S. House Wednesday, setting up a high-stakes battle in the Senate.

The House voted 218-213 to pass the SAVE America Act, which experts have said could disenfranchise millions by requiring voters…

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'Canada, better the 28th EU member than the 51st US state'

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https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/02/05/canada-better-the-28th-eu-member-than-the-51st-us-state_6750176_23.html

cross-posted from: mander.xyz/post/46886810

The American president has invited Canada to become his country’s “51st state,” an idea that has infuriated most of Canada’s 40 million citizens.

Hence this…

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