BitTorrent turns 25: the story of a legendary and controversial protocol

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BitTorrent turns 25: the story of a legendary and controversial protocol

Twenty-five years ago, programmer Bram Cohen announced BitTorrent to a peer-to-peer mailing list, describing it simply as a new app "in working order." The protocol transformed internet file sharing by enabling fast, decentralised distribution of large files without a central server. Over the following decades BitTorrent became both a technological legend and a flashpoint for copyright disputes and digital piracy debates.

Did BitTorrent do more good than harm to the internet?

The Verge · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Chrabota: Adding Bezruczko to Ukraine's National Pantheon is a step in the right direction

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Chrabota: Adding Bezruczko to Ukraine's National Pantheon is a step in the right direction

Bogusław Chrabota, editor-in-chief of "Rzeczpospolita", says the planned visit by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha to Warsaw and the inclusion of General Marek Bezruczko in Ukraine's National Pantheon are positive steps for Polish-Ukrainian relations. He notes that if Hetman Ivan Mazepa — a holder of the Order of the White Eagle — is also included, Poland should welcome it.

Should Poland support including Hetman Mazepa in Ukraine's National Pantheon?

Rzeczpospolita · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Ken Burns on America at 250: polarisation is nothing new in US history

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Ken Burns on America at 250: polarisation is nothing new in US history

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, whose 12-hour series "The American Revolution" offers a nuanced, multi-perspective look at the nation's founding, argues that today's US polarisation is not unprecedented. He keeps a neon sign reading "It's complicated" in his editing room as a reminder of history's complexity.

Is today's US polarisation more dangerous than divisions in earlier American history?

Deadline · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Bitget adds US stock options trading to its Stock+ platform

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Bitget adds US stock options trading to its Stock+ platform

Crypto exchange Bitget has expanded its Stock+ platform by launching US stock options trading, adding equity derivatives alongside existing crypto assets and tokenized stocks. The move represents a further step in integrating traditional financial instruments with the crypto ecosystem.

Should crypto exchanges offer traditional financial instruments like stock options?

The Block · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Denim mini skirt in Kate Moss style returns for summer 2026 in "storm blue"

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Denim mini skirt in Kate Moss style returns for summer 2026 in "storm blue"

The denim mini skirt — straight or A-line cut — is a key summer 2026 trend, inspired by Kate Moss's 1990s style. The dominant shades are washed blue, navy and dark indigo, kept clean of heavy distressing and decorations. It pairs easily with both sneakers and sandals for minimalist, urban looks.

Wizaż.pl · 8min ago · Source ↗

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Neil, a 1,000 kg elephant seal, returns to Hobart every year and destroys traffic cones

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Neil, a 1,000 kg elephant seal, returns to Hobart every year and destroys traffic cones

Neil, a five-and-a-half-year-old southern elephant seal weighing 1,000 kg, returns every year to the beaches of Hobart, Australia, to moult. Elephant seals shed not just fur but the entire top layer of skin — a process called catastrophic moulting — causing intense itching that drives them to rub against hard objects, including traffic cones. Neil has become a beloved local mascot, but his urban wanderings pose a growing challenge for wildlife managers.

Should Hobart authorities restrict Neil's access to city streets for his own safety?

National Geographic PL · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Tesla rebounds in Europe with price cuts in Q2

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Tesla rebounds in Europe with price cuts in Q2

Tesla's European sales surged in the second quarter, driven by price cuts that helped the automaker recover lost ground. The rebound in Europe partially offset declining sales in the United States. The results suggest that aggressive pricing remains a key lever for Tesla in maintaining global demand.

Are price cuts the right long-term strategy for Tesla?

NYT Business · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Tauron picks Italy's Ansaldo Energia for 600 MW Jaworzno gas plant

Tauron Wytwarzanie has signed a contract with Italy's ANSALDO Energia for the turbine island of a planned 600 MWe peak gas-fired unit in Jaworzno. The deal also includes a long-term service agreement. The investment is intended to strengthen Poland's energy security and reduce the risk of blackouts.

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Samsung to bring Privacy Display to all four Galaxy S27 models

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Samsung to bring Privacy Display to all four Galaxy S27 models

Samsung will reportedly equip all four Galaxy S27 models — S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro and S27 Ultra — with its Privacy Display feature, according to industry sources cited by The Elec. The feature, which prevents bystanders from peeking at a user's screen, previously debuted exclusively on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, some S26 Ultra owners have reported eye strain and brightness problems when using the feature.

Is bringing Privacy Display to all Galaxy S27 models a good move by Samsung?

Android Authority · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Yemen's soccer team unites a war-torn nation thousands of miles from the World Cup

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Yemen's soccer team unites a war-torn nation thousands of miles from the World Cup

Yemen, ravaged by 12 years of civil war, is experiencing its own football miracle as its national team achieves success far from the World Cup stage. The story is seen as a symbol of unity and hope for a nation long divided by conflict. The article highlights how sport can provide a rare positive narrative amid ongoing fighting.

Can sport genuinely help unite nations torn apart by war?

The Independent World · 11min ago · Source ↗

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Pentagon creates "drone tsar" role to oversee all unmanned systems

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memorandum creating a new position called Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS). The role, already dubbed "drone tsar" or "autonomy tsar" by media, will oversee nearly all unmanned and autonomous systems programmes across the entire US Department of Defense. The move signals a push to centralise and accelerate America's drone and autonomous weapons strategy.

Will centralising drone oversight strengthen US military capabilities?

Defence24 · 13min ago · Source ↗

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US adds just 57,000 jobs in June, far below expectations, as unemployment falls

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US adds just 57,000 jobs in June, far below expectations, as unemployment falls

US nonfarm payrolls rose by just 57,000 in June, well below expectations, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday. The prior two months were also revised downward. Despite the weak hiring figures, the unemployment rate fell.

Should the weak US jobs report prompt the Fed to cut interest rates?

Bloomberg · 33min ago · Source ↗

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FDA recalls 650,000 bags of Zapp's and Dirty chips over salmonella risk

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FDA recalls 650,000 bags of Zapp's and Dirty chips over salmonella risk

The US Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of approximately 650,000 bags of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips by manufacturer Utz to its most serious level due to salmonella contamination risk. The contamination stems from dry milk powder sourced from a third-party supplier used in a seasoning ingredient. Utz had initially issued a voluntary recall in May.

Should the FDA have upgraded the recall alert sooner than May?

The Guardian Health · 34min ago · Source ↗

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GTA 6 gameplay footage likely coming soon, based on Rockstar's past releases

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GTA 6 gameplay footage likely coming soon, based on Rockstar's past releases

Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch in roughly five months, yet Rockstar Games has so far released only two trailers, screenshots and box art — with no actual gameplay footage shown. The game carries an $80 price tag. Based on Rockstar's promotional patterns for previous titles, observers expect gameplay footage to emerge in the near future.

Should Rockstar have already shown GTA 6 gameplay footage?

Polygon · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Abroad cheaper than Poland? Seniors discover budget-friendly holiday destinations

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Abroad cheaper than Poland? Seniors discover budget-friendly holiday destinations

Rising prices at Polish resorts are pushing more seniors to consider foreign holiday destinations. A week-long stay in some countries just a few flight hours away can cost less than a domestic holiday in Polish resorts. The piece identifies senior-friendly destinations and advises what to watch out for when booking.

Should seniors choose foreign holidays over Polish resorts?

Interia Kobieta · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Dan Carlin: America's shared reality is collapsing in real time

Historian and podcaster Dan Carlin, speaking with Kmele Foster, analyses signs of societal collapse in the United States, drawing a parallel between today's information flood and the photocopied flyers on windshields of the 1980s. He argues the US Constitution was designed to prevent tyranny rather than ensure efficiency, and that Congress has ceded too much executive power by refusing to formally declare war for decades. Carlin believes the erosion of shared factual reality is making civilised public discourse increasingly impossible.

Has the United States lost its shared informational reality?

Big Think · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Historian Peter Frankopan: Wrong Historical Analogies Lead Us Astray

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Historian Peter Frankopan: Wrong Historical Analogies Lead Us Astray

Oxford historian Peter Frankopan, author of the bestselling "The Silk Roads: A New History of the World", warns that the West is making dangerous errors by drawing on the wrong historical analogies. He argues these false comparisons lead to deeply flawed conclusions, some of which have already come true. Frankopan warns that without a change in perspective, Western civilisation risks becoming a historical relic.

Is the West dangerously misreading history by using the wrong analogies?

Onet Wiadomości · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Lamb Festival in Szczawnica — two days of flavours and mountain tradition

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Lamb Festival in Szczawnica — two days of flavours and mountain tradition

The spa town of Szczawnica in southern Poland is hosting a two-day lamb festival celebrating local flavours and sheep-farming traditions of the region. The event is designed to showcase mountain culinary heritage. No further details on exact dates or programme are provided in the source.

RMF24 · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Cat steals the show by running onto stage during Romeo and Juliet ballet in Turkey

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Cat steals the show by running onto stage during Romeo and Juliet ballet in Turkey

A cat ran onto the stage during the finale of a "Romeo and Juliet" performance by the Imperial Russian Ballet in Izmir, Turkey, stealing the spotlight from the dancers. Video of the incident went viral on social media.

WP Turystyka · 8min ago · Source ↗

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Vatican excommunicates 6 bishops from ultra-conservative SSPX society

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Vatican excommunicates 6 bishops from ultra-conservative SSPX society

The Vatican announced that six bishops from the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X have been automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity. The move marks a serious escalation of tensions between the Holy See and the SSPX.

Was the Vatican right to excommunicate the SSPX bishops?

CBS News World · 8min ago · Source ↗

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Woźniak-Starak brings back the red Baywatch swimsuit trend

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Woźniak-Starak brings back the red Baywatch swimsuit trend

Polish journalist and TV personality Agnieszka Woźniak-Starak was spotted relaxing on a pier in a red one-piece swimsuit reminiscent of the iconic Baywatch look. She chose an intense raspberry-red shade that complements her blonde hair and warm complexion. The classic red one-piece is making a mainstream comeback this summer as a timeless and universally flattering beach fashion choice.

Is the red one-piece swimsuit a timeless classic?

Wizaż.pl · 12min ago · Source ↗

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Thiel-backed Erebor Bank seeks $8 billion valuation as deposits quadruple

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Thiel-backed Erebor Bank seeks $8 billion valuation as deposits quadruple

Erebor Bank, backed by Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey, is in talks to raise funding at a valuation of at least $8 billion, according to Bloomberg. The crypto-friendly bank has seen its deposits nearly quadruple, reflecting rapid growth. Erebor targets technology companies and digital asset firms as its primary customers.

Are crypto-friendly banks a safe option for deposits?

The Block · 12min ago · Source ↗

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