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/diggCan someone create a community for moderators? /mods or /moderators?
You know just keep seeing posts about how much people hate moderators and ills of Reddit mods. And obviously we don’t want the same thing repeated here but thought be helpful to have community where mods could help each other out and be able to share advice on how to be better or
/oakland/bayareaBay Area city specific communities - drop links here
Digg is still in beta, so it’s not always easy to discover local communities yet. If you know of any Bay Area city/region-specific communities, share them in the comments so people can find them easier. Cheers everyone! So far: /oakland /sanjose
/digglist/bayarea and /oakland
San Francisco Bay Area and Oakland locals come join /bayarea and/or /oakland community 😊
/bayareaThe OG Taco Bell is closing today
Hey all :) nothing like ringing in the first post here with news about one of the oldest Taco Bells haha. The Lafayette Taco Bell, which opened in 1968 closing today. Also… people kept stealing the bell?? 💀 Curious if anyone here ever been. https://www.sfgate.com/food/article
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/news/science/newsChess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky unexpectedly dies at 29
Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, known for his achievements and contributions to the chess community, passed away at 29. He was celebrated for his passion and love for chess, inspiring many around the world.
/technologyA. R. Rahman and OpenAI Unite for Secret Mountain on Hedera
A.R. Rahman and OpenAI collaborate on Secret Mountain, a project blending music, AI, and blockchain, aiming to create a global, immersive digital music experience.
/sciencePsychedelic Drug May Slow Aging
A study suggests psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, may slow aging by extending cell lifespan and improving health in mice, raising hopes for better quality of life in later years.
/technologyHugging Face just launched a $299 robot that could disrupt the entire robotics industry
Hugging Face launches Reachy Mini, a $299 open-source desktop robot aiming to democratize AI development, challenging the industry's high-cost model.
/technologyChina jumps ahead in the race to achieve a new kind of reuse in space
China's SJ-21 and SJ-25 satellites likely docked in geosynchronous orbit, marking a potential first in high-altitude orbital refueling. This technology, with both civilian and military applications, could extend satellite life and enable space debris mitigation or satellite capture.
/news3 missing, house swept away as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico
Flash floods in New Mexico's Ruidoso village left three missing, with an entire house swept away, following intense monsoon rains. Emergency crews conducted 85 rescues, and no deaths were reported.
/technologyPeople are using AI to ‘sit’ with them while they trip on psychedelics
People are using AI chatbots as 'trip sitters' during psychedelic experiences, but experts warn it's dangerous. Despite being cheaper, it lacks the safety and guidance of in-person therapy.
/scienceRing of Fire Rising: Geologists Raise the Alarm
The Pacific Ring of Fire is experiencing unprecedented seismic activity, with over 15,000 earthquakes in 2024, and Indonesia's volcanoes showing rare signs of unrest. Japan's Nankai Trough is also showing increased earthquake swarms, raising concerns about potential megaquakes.
/newsHow Science Can Fix the Media Landscape
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Harleen Kaur discuss media bias, misinformation, and the role of science in fixing the news landscape on StarTalk.
/technologyWe Are Still Underreacting on AI
Despite significant attention, society remains dangerously unprepared for the rapid societal changes AI will bring, impacting wealth, work, and everyday life more quickly than past revolutions.
/technologyMIT student prints AI polymer masks to restore paintings in hours
An MIT student developed an AI-driven method to restore damaged paintings using polymer masks, reducing restoration time from months to hours while preserving reversibility.
/politicsGeo-Strategy #3: How Empire is Destroying America
Jiang Xueqin discusses how America's shift from a manufacturing to a financial-focused economy, driven by its imperial status, has led to inequality and economic instability.
/newsDisc-shaped UAP caught on camera by the military in 2020
NBC News shares footage of a disc-shaped UAP tracked by the military over Afghanistan-Pakistan border in 2020, discussed by journalist Jeremy Corbell.
/technologyAmazon's Zoox opens its first major robotaxi production facility
Amazon's Zoox opens a major production facility in Hayward, California, aiming to produce 10,000 robotaxis annually, expanding its commercial operations to Las Vegas, San Francisco, Austin, and Miami.
/diggI wish I could change my username…
I wish we would be able to change our username. Some allow you to change it like IG and others like Reddit don’t allow it. Is there a reason why some don’t let you change it? Just curious because if you really don’t like your username you would just have to create a new account.
/offbeatIs anyone here born on Christmas Day?
Supposedly, December 25th is one of the least common birthdays in the US, and I happen to be one of the "lucky" or “unlucky” ones depending how you look at it haha. I'm thinking about creating a community group here on Digg called "The Xmas Babies Club" when we're able to. While
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