Several commenters here seem to be reading the headline backwards.

US Not ‘Truly Serious About Diplomacy’

as demonstrated by

Trump Cancels Kushner-Witkoff Trip

It’s Iran accusing the US of not being serious, not the other way around.

But, I mean, English already has a word for that (bigoted).

Having, and properly using, different words for even slightly different concepts is important for efficient and effective communication. If everyone just starts lazily using one word to mean multiple similar concepts, when other words already exist for those concepts, then that just leads to misunderstandings and confusion.

I understand that non-native speakers may not yet have the vocabulary necessary to use the correct words, but that’s an opportunity for them to learn the correct words, not an excuse to dumb down the language.

More than that. They need to learn how to behave like a civilized person in society.

Anyone that thinks they need a law to protect them from simple criticism is a fucking snowflake.

Not to mention that a quality poll would just be among qualified likely voters in the election in question, where as polymarket is just gambling addicts anywhere on the planet.

Not to mention everyone that paid for tickets.

Trump threatened that a “whole civilization will die tonight,

I haven’t seen any news media yet show the courage to call this what it is, a threat of genocide.

Sure, but the source of the problem is people with Main Character Syndrome that don’t think twice about setting up camp right in the flow of traffic, all for those sweet, sweet fake internet points, or to park their shopping cart across the middle of the aisle while they ponder exactly what flavor of free range organic ketchup they want this week.

what’s behind Japan’s ‘bumping’ trend?

The author is constantly trying to make this a “gender dynamics” thing, but I knew the cause before reading the article. It’s sprinkled throughout…

while some wondered if it was wise to take photographs in the middle of a packed intersection.

as hordes of visitors hoping to capture a perfect Instagram moment descend on busy locations in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka to pause and film.

warned its citizens to keep a safe distance from others in crowded places and to avoid using their smartphones while walking

At the very end of the article, the author finally cones around to the simple answer.

She said she had been criticised and insulted online for taking photos of her daughter, who was uninjured, on a pedestrian crossing.

“I admit I may have been careless about the flow of people. But it wasn’t like I was ignoring traffic rules,” she said, adding that she had been following Chinese-language advice provided on Go Tokyo, a website run by the Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau, which tells visitors they “can even stand at the intersection and take a picture”.

I feel like this is a recent problem in a lot of places, and it’s not just tourists taking pictures. It seems like it’s much more common these days for people to be blocking the aisle in the grocery store with zero awareness of those around them, as just one example I’ve witnessed repeatedly. It’s almost as if COVID taught people to be self absorbed assholes and not give a shit about others.

even sold their homes.

LOL!!! 'Cause they’re gonna need that money in heaven. These people have absolute shit for brains.

The Qatari government said two Iranian drones hit a QatarEnergy facility and that authorities are assessing the scale of damage. The country’s LNG production accounts for roughly 20% of global supply.

So, for two drones to “halt 20% of global LNG production”, as the headline claims, they would have had to disable the entire production capacity of the entire country of Qatar, not just part of one facility.

I assume Bibi ordered them to intentionally let that one through to drum up support for continued strikes against Iran.

Hypocrisy 101

Breaking News! Scientists confirm gravity still works.

Nah, he might just be sleeping through a cabinet meeting. You know he’s lying when his lips are movin.

Decided to go look up who this guy is.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Wenders

In 2009, Wenders signed a petition in support of director Roman Polanski, who had been detained while traveling to a film festival in relation to his 1977 sexual abuse charges

Someone check the Epstein files for this guy.

Riccardo had boarded the bus … and he had to get off.

I’ll give a hesitant pass to any non-italian speaking riders that didn’t comprehend what was going on, but any Italian speakers that understood, especially any other regular riders that recognized the kid and didn’t come to his defense should be absolutely ashamed of themselves.

Easy mistake for a newcommer to make. Now you know. Welcome, and keep it up.

FYI, you can (should) edit the title in this one so that it complies.

Dammit. I meant the third bullet in Rule #1… or something. 🫣

Rule #3 #1 (third bullet): Title must match the article headline

Article headline: Musk steps in - SpaceX blocks Starlink use on Russian drones