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Israel detonates Hezbollah walkie-talkies in second wave after pager attack https://www.axios.com/2024/09/18/israel-detonates-hezbollah-walkie-talkies-second-wave-after-pager-attack

![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/e684d696-2dec-440f-b70a-2a4900b3470b.jpeg) ![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/1fabd513-2138-4261-8fb3-fad2066fe45d.jpeg) ![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/0e439c85-4e20-4c67-a623-077a38b190e0.jpeg) ![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/67494458-4451-4bf9-9840-ffcfd3400c77.jpeg) ![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/d2cf50a0-c94a-4b80-b215-6dcd4eb6787c.jpeg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/ZtOC8iT.mp4) ![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/6ebaa569-74ea-4136-8b17-860e8cd80b19.jpeg) *** The sound of many of them exploding ![](https://i.imgur.com/C6ssKWx.mp4) *** ![](https://i.imgur.com/RJoZGPl.mp4) ![](https://i.imgur.com/31sakXD.mp4) ![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/7bc7e065-6996-400c-9709-4ff4a5badc92.jpeg) ![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/bbd895db-77a7-4fef-8b99-d996f0167397.jpeg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/nJCF8uE.mp4)

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world World News At least 8 killed, 2,800 injured as Hezbollah pagers simultaneously explode - reports
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    There are 9 other images in the link.

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    World News Wilshire 2 days ago 100%
    At least 8 killed, 2,800 injured as Hezbollah pagers simultaneously explode - reports https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-dozens-injured-as-hezbollah-pagers-simultaneously-explode

    [Warning: Graphic images](https://imgur.com/a/cKw2EY2) *** Article title updated *** >Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Loses One Eye, Seriously Damages Other in Pager Explosion, New York Times > >Mojtaba Amani, according to the publication, is being evacuated to Iran for treatment. It is noted that before the explosion, the pagers emitted a beep, which prompted many to bring the devices to their faces. > >The attack was probably carried out by Israeli intelligence services, which planted explosives in about 5,000 pagers, Reuters reports. Of these, about 3,000 exploded. A senior source in Lebanon told the agency that the devices were planted by the Israeli spy service "at the production level." "The Mossad inserted a circuit board containing explosive material into the device, which receives a code. It is very difficult to detect by any means. Even with any device or scanner," the source said. > >The day before, 4,000 people were injured in Lebanon, 11 of whom were killed as a result of pager explosions. Reuters writes that hundreds of members of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, including fighters and medics, were seriously injured due to explosions of pagers, which they use for secret communication. https://t.me/astrapress/64588 *** A second wave of explosions today ![](https://i.imgur.com/IZHzj4c.mp4) ![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/66785251-5098-4d43-b1e7-213275b46f7e.jpeg)

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    politicalmemes Political Memes Pedal To The Metal
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    That poll was taken in June, but I agree with the message.

    https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/note-low/story?id=39870857

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    From his frame of reference the train is still, so he's using the same amount of energy.

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    pronography

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    The dye in Doritos can make mice transparent www.popsci.com

    https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adm6869

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    World News Wilshire 4 weeks ago 97%
    Reuters staff hit in strike on hotel in Ukraine's Kramatorsk https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/reuters-staff-hit-strike-hotel-ukraines-kramatorsk-2024-08-25/

    https://t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official/11456 >“In particular, journalists were injured - the film crew of the Reuters agency. Citizens of Ukraine, America and Britain. An ordinary city hotel was destroyed by the Russian “Iskander”.” - Zelensky

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    Plane crashes in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, killing all 61 aboard. https://i.imgur.com/LYwM0JF.mp4

    [Mirror](https://files.catbox.moe/yv8v8d.mp4) https://apnews.com/article/brazil-plane-crash-sao-paulo-394427322513643f4eaf517e4ac4c85e

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    technology Technology Some subreddits could be paywalled, hints Reddit CEO
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    It's the final stage of the pump n dump.

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    NASA Says Boeing Starliner Astronauts May Fly Home on SpaceX in 2025 www.nytimes.com

    Archive link: https://archive.ph/aVT4z

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    Boeing Starliner officials may know ‘root cause’ of issues with astronaut flight www.cnn.com

    tl;dr >Heat building up inside the thrusters may be causing Teflon seals to bulge, restricting the flow of propellant.

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    crazyfuckingvideos Crazy Fucking Videos Whale capsizes a boat off the coast of New Hampshire.
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  • justpost Just Post The "Don't vote" crowd seems to have an agenda
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    FPTP voting systems and third parties will never coexist.

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    *Little Caesar

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  • pcgaming PCGaming Farming Simulator 25 announced, with a collector's edition that includes a 'USB ignition lock' that lets you turn a real key to start your virtual tractors
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    I M M E R S I O N

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  • crazyfuckingvideos Crazy Fucking Videos Airplane canopy opens mid-flight
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    These are extremely rare events. It would be like wearing a helmet in case your windshield fell out. Having some in the cockpit for emergencies could help, but I don't know if it would be possible to put them on while handling said emergency.

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    The cruising speed is 170 knots (196 mph) and the landing approach speed is 89 knots (102 mph). I'd bet it was at least 150+ mph when the canopy opened.

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    Thanks. Link updated to skip ahead.

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  • crazyfuckingvideos Crazy Fucking Videos In Australia, a Cessna light aircraft's engine failed, but the pilot managed to steer it away from residential buildings.
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    Here you go

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  • ukraine Ukraine A Russian Air Force affiliated source hinted at the downing of an aircraft over the Black Sea, possibly an American reconnaissance UAV.
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  • lemmyshitpost Lemmy Shitpost Eco-friendly beyond comprehension
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    Do you have crocodile?

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  • simpsonsshitposting simpsonsshitposting Oh boy sleep, that's where I'm a Tetsuo
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    I thought this was Vegas.

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  • googlepixel Google Pixel Google One, Pixel VPN responsible for apps and websites not working
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    I enabled it yesterday and it seemed to be working fine, but today it wasn't working at all.

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  • technology Technology Five Men Convicted of Operating Massive, Illegal Streaming Service That Allegedly Had More Content Than Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and Prime Video Combined
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    ukraine Ukraine "Today your children are in the “Youth Army”. Tomorrow they will be in Ukrainian soil”. Hackers posted a video on a pro-military Russian website for young people.
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  • world World News At least 34 dead, dozen hospitalized after drinking illegally brewed liquor in southern India
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    It looks like it's corrected now. Copy editing is sadly dead.

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  • news News Man with gun, body armor and writings that said 'You gonna learn today' arrested in NYC, officials say
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    One crime at a time.

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  • news News NY governor calls vandalism at the homes of Jewish board members of the Brooklyn Museum ‘an abhorrent act of antisemitism’
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    I can't even find any connection between the Boston Museum and that exhibit in Manhattan.

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  • news News NY governor calls vandalism at the homes of Jewish board members of the Brooklyn Museum ‘an abhorrent act of antisemitism’
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    Why were they targeted?

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  • news News Hunter Biden convicted of three felony counts in federal gun trial
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    I've read a few opinions, and they appear to agree that since he's a rehabilitated first time offender, he might not go to prison, but a 1-2 year sentence is possible.

    Under federal sentencing guideline recommendations, he could be sentenced to over a year in prison

    https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/verdict-reached-hunter-biden-gun-trial-rcna155458

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    Jail time for nonviolent activism is excessive, and will probably motivate, not deter, more people to do the same.

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  • technology Technology United Airlines passengers to see targeted ads on seat-back screens
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    Yes, for a monthly subscription!

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  • technology Technology Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones can fly even farther after FAA approval
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    Thanks, updated.

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  • world World News American arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo found in bag gets suspended sentence of 52 weeks*
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    Thank you. I'll correct the title.

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  • militaryporn Military Porn US Air Force B-21 Raider stealth bomber
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    A large orange air data probe has also been installed on the side of the nose landing gear.

    https://theaviationist.com/2024/03/19/new-b-21-raider-photo-released-by-northrop-grumman/


    I assume it's only for testing purposes.

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  • news News Uvalde school shooting victims' families announce $2 million settlement with Texas city and new lawsuits
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    I think most people would agree with that statement.

    The inaction afterwards, when the police chief arrived, is the issue.

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    I just watched the video, there are two officers in the hallway with rifles at 11:40am.

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    Interesting, but they still stood by after SWAT arrived, so your point is moot.

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    .223/5.56 will not penetrate a cinder block wall

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Gp3hbTmXA

    Among the tactical officers who responded were members of the Border Patrol’s elite Bortac team but they couldn’t get into the room because of a steel door and cinder block construction, The Wall Street Journal

    Also, most cops carry AR15s or a similar rifle in their cop car.

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    The cops had AR15s, body armor, helmets, flash bang grenades, the works. They also outnumbered the shooter 376 to 1. The shooters vest had no armor plating.

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  • technology Technology Amazon plans to give Alexa an AI overhaul — and a monthly subscription price
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  • technology Technology Scarlett Johansson denied OpenAI the right to use her voice. They used it anyway.
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    That was the point.

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  • news News The NYPD's Public Relations Staff has More Than Doubled in the Past Two Years
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    Move them to PR so they can't cause more PR problems. Brilliant idea.

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  • technology Technology Scarlett Johansson denied OpenAI the right to use her voice. They used it anyway.
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  • Wilshire Wilshire 4 months ago 48%

    I asked ChatGPT for a response to your comment


    Your comment raises several interesting points regarding the use of voice likeness and the legal implications of hiring voice actors who sound similar to well-known celebrities. Let’s break down the key issues:

    1. Use of a Similar Voice: The core of the debate revolves around whether using a voice that sounds like a well-known celebrity constitutes a legal issue. If the voice used is indeed not Scarlett Johansson’s but merely resembles it, this might not be inherently illegal. However, it could still lead to legal disputes over rights of publicity and potential misrepresentation.

    2. Voice Acting and Vocal Qualities: It is true that many voice actors can mimic the vocal qualities of celebrities. Hiring a voice actor who naturally has a similar voice to a celebrity is a common practice. The legal line is crossed if the intent and execution imply endorsement or use of the celebrity's identity without permission.

    3. Rights of Publicity: Celebrities, including Scarlett Johansson, have rights of publicity, which protect against unauthorized commercial use of their name, likeness, and other identifiable aspects of their persona. If the resemblance is close enough that it creates confusion or implies endorsement, it could be grounds for a lawsuit.

    4. Potential for a Lawsuit: Whether Scarlett Johansson would win a lawsuit depends on several factors, including the jurisdiction's specific laws on rights of publicity, the exact nature of the voice usage, and whether it can be proven that the voice model intentionally mimics her voice in a way that exploits her identity.

    5. Practical Examples: Your analogy with James Earl Jones highlights a key point. If a voice actor is hired for their natural resemblance to a well-known voice, it's typically acceptable. However, explicitly marketing or promoting the voice in a way that suggests it is the celebrity without their consent could lead to legal challenges.

    In summary, while it may not be outright illegal to use a voice that sounds like a celebrity, there are significant legal nuances and potential for litigation if the use implies unauthorized endorsement or exploits the celebrity's identity. The balance lies in how the voice is marketed and whether it misleads the audience into believing it is the celebrity.

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