Fashion designer invents 'Sheltersuit,' a snowsuit turned sleeping bag, to help homeless folks keep warm

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/sheltersuits-sleeping-bag-for-homeless

> Each design is made with upcycled materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Trump voters are not the obstacle to climate action many think they are

https://theconversation.com/trump-voters-are-not-the-obstacle-to-climate-action-many-think-they-are-248176

> Climate change is not just about facts. It is wrong to dismiss the disengaged on the grounds that they are out of touch with reality.

Suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage by Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ is ramping up regional defence

https://theconversation.com/suspected-baltic-sea-cable-sabotage-by-russias-shadow-fleet-is-ramping-up-regional-defence-248241

> Anchor-dragging incidents in the Baltic Sea are leading to an increased naval presence.

"Indigenous people generally did not use writing for centuries and, therefore, their languages do not have ancient written records. This has contributed to their gradual disappearance.

To prevent the loss of endangered languages, field linguists – or language documentarists – work to ensure that new generations have access to their cultural heritage."

Finding ‘Kape’: How Language Documentation helps us preserve an endangered language

https://theconversation.com/finding-kape-how-language-documentation-helps-us-preserve-an-endangered-language-247465

We assembled 5 LGBTQ+ leaders to learn about the Queer State of the Union. Here's what they said. - LGBTQ Nation

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/01/we-assembled-5-lgbtq-leaders-to-learn-about-the-queer-state-of-the-union-heres-what-they-said/

> This year's Queer State of the Union assesses the current state of LGBTQ+ equality, offers calls to action, and, most importantly, gives us hope.

Costco stands by DEI policies, accuses conservative lobbyists of 'broader agenda'

https://www.advocate.com/news/costco-dei-policies

> Costco said the group pushing them to cut DEI was not interested in "reducing risk for the company but the abolition of diversity initiatives."

Oath Keepers founder Rhodes is barred from entering Washington or Capitol without court's permission

https://apnews.com/article/capitol-riot-rhodes-oath-keepers-3494fd3a8a707a79ac187694572eb58f

> A federal judge has barred Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from entering Washington, D.C., without the court’s approval after President Donald Trump commuted the extremist group leader’s 18-year prison sentence in the Jan. 6 U.S.

Biden Attack on Nonprofit Over Palestine Stance Made Trump’s Job Easier

https://theintercept.com/2025/01/22/biden-climate-justice-alliance-funding/

> By denying funding to the Climate Justice Alliance over Palestine, Biden went after Trump’s political opponents for him.

Donald Trump’s No. 2 Pick for the EPA Represented Companies Accused of Pollution Harm

https://www.propublica.org/article/david-fotouhi-donald-trump-epa-pollution

> David Fotouhi, a lawyer who recently challenged a ban on asbestos, worked to roll back climate regulations and water protections while serving in the Environmental Protection Agency during Trump’s first administration.

Regeneratively farmed is the new buzz label on supermarket shelves – but what does it actually mean?

https://theconversation.com/regeneratively-farmed-is-the-new-buzz-label-on-supermarket-shelves-but-what-does-it-actually-mean-247437

> While regenerative agriculture might seem like a pioneering new approach, this term isn’t new. Here’s how it differs from organic.

Cloudflare Issue Can Leak Chat App Users' Broad Location

https://www.404media.co/cloudflare-issue-can-leak-chat-app-users-broad-location/

> A security researcher made a tool that let them quickly check which of Cloudflare's data centers had cached an image, which allowed them to figure out what city a Discord, Signal, or Twitter/X user might be in.

Elon Musk and the narratives of decadence that link all anti-democratic movements

https://theconversation.com/elon-musk-and-the-narratives-of-decadence-that-link-all-anti-democratic-movements-247396

> Ideas about softness and weakness, hardship and strength, have been central to reactionary politics since the beginning of human history.

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

https://theconversation.com/most-of-us-trust-scientists-shows-a-survey-of-nearly-72-000-people-worldwide-246252

> A global new survey shows there’s no crisis of trust in scientists, as some might claim. But there are some nuances.

Beyond red dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/18/nx-s1-5262621/red-dye-3-food-children

> Food companies have two years to get red dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider.

Zuckerberg urges Trump to stop the EU from fining US tech companies

https://www.politico.eu/article/zuckerberg-urges-trump-to-stop-eu-from-screwing-with-fining-us-tech-companies/

> Comparing the bloc’s antitrust penalties to tariffs, the Meta boss argued that Brussels is “screwing with” American industry.

Israel and Hamas reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/15/g-s1-42883/ceasefire-israel-hamas-gaza-hostage-release

> Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a multiphase ceasefire that commits them to end the war in Gaza, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch said.

#JamesWebb #Space Telescope's 'little red dots' come into focus

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/14/nx-s1-5258907/james-webb-space-telescopes-little-red-dots-come-into-focus

> A #cosmic object spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope has flummoxed #astronomers. Now, a research team has studied hundreds of these "little red dots" and found clues about their identity.

U.S. dementia cases may rise to 1 million per year by 2060 

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/dementia-baby-boomers-increase-2060

> Baby Boomers may drive a drastic increase in dementia cases in coming decades, but there are steps people can take to reduce their risk.

@kolev

@vegancooking @wfpb

Amazing!

what noodles did you use?

@dansup

@pixelfed

Thank you for all you do, and everything you've built for this community. I love the idea behind this, and there's great need. I do think this language here could be better "Examples of unacceptable behavior include:

The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of any kind." As a queer person active in queer spaces often, I think there are many places and situations on social platforms where sexual attention is enthusiastically consented to...