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Jeffrey Epstein has claimed that Hillary Clinton had a sexual relationship with former attorney Vince Foster. This assertion comes in the wake of ongoing investigations into Epstein"s activities and connections.

Vince Foster, who served as Deputy White House Counsel during the Clinton administration, died by suicide under circumstances that have been described as mysterious in 1993. His death has been the subject of various conspiracy theories and investigations over the years.

This latest claim by Epstein adds to the controversy surrounding his past associations and statements. Epstein has previously been involved in various political discussions, including proposing individuals to Peter Thiel and other officials in emails, as reported in recent developments.

cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/41777220

• 10 regimes account for nearly 80 % of all transnational repression cases, including China, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Russia, Egypt, Cambodia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus
• The text highlights that more than 1,200 direct physical incidents have been recorded, in 103 countries, over the past decade.
• EU sanctions and a ban on exports of spyware and dual-use goods to countries engaging in transnational repression are necessary responses

New technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, malicious data communication and spyware, are increasingly important vectors of current transnational repression, say MEPs. They call on member states and the EU to recognise, prevent and tackle digital forms of transnational repression, including disinformation campaigns targeting human rights defenders, and to ensure that private actors in the technology sector are held accountable, by publishing transparency reports, and setting up effective grievance mechanisms.

• 10 regimes account for nearly 80 % of all transnational repression cases, including China, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Russia, Egypt, Cambodia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus
• The text highlights that more than 1,200 direct physical incidents have been recorded, in 103 countries, over the past decade.
• EU sanctions and a ban on exports of spyware and dual-use goods to countries engaging in transnational repression are necessary responses

New technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, malicious data communication and spyware, are increasingly important vectors of current transnational repression, say MEPs. They call on member states and the EU to recognise, prevent and tackle digital forms of transnational repression, including disinformation campaigns targeting human rights defenders, and to ensure that private actors in the technology sector are held accountable, by publishing transparency reports, and setting up effective grievance mechanisms.

Hi, I wanted to start selfhosting and I'd like to have your opinion on something that I'm struggling to decide.

I don't plan to tinker too much with my system, I've been a Linux tinkerer myself some time ago but now I'd like to setup something that's really bulletproof and then leave it running (ofc I know I'll have to do a bit of bugfixing now and then), not replacing hardware ideally for >= 10 years.

This is why I'm planning to use TrueNAS, and that's why I'm planning to buy a UGREEN DXP2800: has two 3,5" HDD bays (4TB should be enough for me for the next 8-10 years, so I'll have two 4TB disks in RAID1 or mirror or whatever is recommended). Only problem I have with this machine is that it only has 1 RAM slot, and I guess 8 GB isn't enough if I use zfs. So I'll have to upgrade to either 16 or 32 GB. Now I did my research and from my understanding 16GB seems to be enough, but it would be such a waste having to replace the whole RAM if it turns out it isn't enough.

For reference, I don't plan on having more than 7-8 services running: Immich, Nextcloud+office, firefly, audiobookshelf, paperless and a maybe few more if they're useful. I value responsiveness but it's ok if some things take longer to process (thinking immich ML, or stuff like transcoding)

I'm very interested to know your opinion:

• is the dxp2800 a good choice?
• should I go with 16 or 32 GB RAM?

And a little extra

• how much ssd space do you recommend for high speed data? is 500gb enough?

Thank you so much!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/45599434

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A new investigation by People of Baikal reveals another tactic the Russian military has employed to stem personnel losses: torturing the friends and family of deserters. Journalists reporting from the Transbaikal region spoke to Olga Vtorushina, the mother of a 24-year-old man named Pavel.

On November 2, 2025, masked men kidnapped her son, drove him outside of town, and tortured him with a stun gun, demanding that he help them locate his cousin Pyotr, who’d recently failed to return to his unit. The men who abducted and tortured Pavel wore camouflage uniforms and masks, but Olga said she’d seen them around town and had recognized one as a member of the local military police. She told journalists that the men beat her son and shocked him repeatedly with a stun gun until he passed out several times. Pavel wasn’t released until he telephoned Pyotr and lured him to a meeting where he was later apprehended.

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A 25-year-old contract soldier who deserted his unit when the military ordered him back to duty after he sustained a head injury [...] escaped to his hometown and spent several months in hiding. To find the missing soldier, masked men tracked down his father and tortured him with a stun gun. They also beat his friend. The soldier’s mother told journalists that the assailants were not military police but a search group from her son’s military base. Her son is now in the army’s custody.

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Military police officers tracked down 36-year-old Viktor at his friend’s home. They tased him, broke his nose, stuffed him in the trunk of a car, and drove him 300 miles away. Viktor had failed to return to his unit on time, staying at home to assist his wife, who was expecting their third child any day. She gave birth a week later. Viktor’s mother told People of Baikal that the men who took her son are the same ones who tortured Pavel on November 2.

Similar raids have been reported in towns throughout the Transbaikal region. In Ushmun, for example, masked men were spotted patrolling the streets. According to a local newspaper, these were military police officers. Authorities in Trubachevo and Novoshirokinsky confirmed to People of Baikal by phone that locals had been subjected to “measures of force.”

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Amazon’s Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police

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1. 0:00.000 - 3:03.300 Intermission
2. 3:03.300 - 8:55.000 Opening Chat & Show Roadmap
3. 8:55.000 - 9:47.500 Unpaid/Self Promotion
4. 9:59.500 - 11:46.000 Thumbnail & Deep Dive Preview
5. 11:46.000 - 11:57.000 Interaction Reminder
6. 12:06.000 - 31:00.500 The Panic of Privilege: Upper East Side Moms vs. Zohran Mamdani
7. 31:00.500 - 31:04.000 Interaction Reminder
8. 31:09.500 - 1:24:24.500 The MAGA Civil War: Nick Fuentes Declares the Movement Dead
9. 1:24:35.500 - 1:44:43.500 A Journalistic Reckoning: Anna Kasparian Apologizes to Aaron Mate
10. 1:44:43.500 - 1:48:27.500 Documentary Promo: "Removed" In-Person Screening
11. 1:48:27.500 - 2:12:33.500 The Charlie Kirk Tapes: Backstage at the MAGA Rebellion
12. 2:12:33.500 - 3:08:15.000 The "Big Club" Exposed: Shocking Epstein Email Updates
13. 3:08:15.000 - 3:08:49.500 Viewer Poll: Epstein Email Surprise?
14. 3:08:49.500 - 3:14:24.500 Outro & Tuesday Teaser
15. 3:14:24.500 - 3:15:08.821 Endcards/Credits

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Summary with Timestamps & Analysis

0:00.000 - 3:03.300 | Intro: DMX "Meet Me Outside" Theme

• Analysis: Sabby Sabs opens with a high-energy DMX soundtrack, immediately setting a confrontational and unapologetic tone. The "Meet Me Outside" theme frames the entire episode as a call to confront corruption and hypocrisy head-on.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The show is a direct response to widespread frustration with the political establishment.
  • The Epstein case is positioned as the prime example of corruption that needs public confrontation.

3:03.300 - 8:55.000 | Opening Chat & Show Roadmap

• Analysis: Sabby grounds the show in community interaction, reading live chat comments that touch on Epstein, Gaza, and economic anxiety. She then provides a clear roadmap for the episode, framing the stories as examples of a corrupt "big club."
• Key Takeaways:
  • Viewer sentiment is focused on elite corruption and its bipartisan nature.
  • The night's stories are interconnected by themes of power, privilege, and deception.

8:55.000 - 9:47.500 | Unpaid/Self Promotion: Supporting the Show

• Analysis: A standard but necessary segment where Sabby acknowledges and thanks her patrons and members for their financial support, which keeps the show independent.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The show relies on direct audience support, not corporate sponsors.
  • This model is presented as crucial for maintaining editorial independence.

9:59.500 - 11:46.000 | Thumbnail & Deep Dive Preview

• Analysis: Sabby uses the episode's thumbnail to visually introduce the main topics: Epstein's "big club" (featuring Trump and Clinton), the MAGA civil war, and other key stories. This segment builds anticipation for the deep dives to come.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The episode will connect cultural and political stories.
  • The central thesis is that a network of powerful individuals operates above the law.

11:46.000 - 11:57.000 | Interaction Reminder

• Analysis: A quick, direct call-to-action for viewers to like and subscribe to the channel to help with algorithmic visibility and growth.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Standard YouTube practice to boost engagement.

12:06.000 - 31:00.500 | Segment 1: The Panic of Privilege: Upper East Side Moms vs. Zohran Mamdani

• Analysis: Sabby dissects a viral article about wealthy New York mothers panicking over the election of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She frames their fear not as a concern for safety, but as a reaction to a loss of status and the perceived threat of diversity and inclusion.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The backlash is rooted in classism, Islamophobia, and a "forever victim" mentality from a position of extreme privilege.
  • Sabby characterizes the subjects as "wine moms" with nannies, disconnected from the realities of most New Yorkers.
  • Mamdani's outreach to all communities is presented as a direct challenge to their insulated worldview.

31:00.500 - 31:04.000 | Interaction Reminder

• Analysis: A brief mid-show reminder to engage with the content.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Maintaining viewer engagement throughout a long-form show.

31:09.500 - 1:24:24.500 | Segment 2: The MAGA Civil War: Nick Fuentes Declares the Movement Dead

• Analysis: A comprehensive breakdown of Nick Fuentes's viral critique that "MAGA is done." Sabby agrees with his core argument: Trump has been co-opted by the donor class, breaking promises on the economy, immigration, and foreign policy. The segment also highlights the growing anti-war, anti-AIPAC faction within the right.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Trump's populism is revealed as a "Trojan horse" for standard GOP donor-serving policies.
  • A significant realignment is occurring within conservatism, moving away from neoconservatism and unconditional support for Israel.
  • Figures like Ben Shapiro are losing influence to populist voices like Tucker Carlson.

1:24:35.500 - 1:44:43.500 | Segment 3: A Journalistic Reckoning: Anna Kasparian Apologizes to Aaron Mate

• Analysis: Sabby covers the unexpected public apology from The Young Turks' Anna Kasparian to journalist Aaron Mate for years of baseless smears. She praises this as a rare act of maturity and accountability in the independent media space.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The apology vindicates Mate's early, accurate reporting on Russiagate and Syria that challenged mainstream narratives.
  • It serves as a case study in how dissent from approved narratives is often met with character assassination.
  • Sabby hopes this marks a shift toward more good-faith dialogue.

1:44:43.500 - 1:48:27.500 | Documentary Promo: "Removed" In-Person Screening

• Analysis: A promotional segment for Sabby's documentary, "Removed," which investigates the erosion of Black political power and community in Boston, focusing on Mayor Michelle Wu's policies.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The documentary tackles themes of "black erasure" and systemic displacement.
  • The in-person premiere is sold out, building anticipation for the online release.

1:48:27.500 - 2:12:33.500 | Segment 4: The Charlie Kirk Tapes: Backstage at the MAGA Rebellion

• Analysis: Using footage from Megyn Kelly, Sabby reveals that the late Charlie Kirk privately encouraged Tucker Carlson to "go max" and challenge the establishment on Israel and Epstein at a Turning Point USA event, despite donor pressure to silence him.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Kirk's public persona was constrained by donors, but he privately supported the populist rebellion.
  • This revelation exposes the hypocrisy of Turning Point USA's current leadership, which is trying to suppress these same views.
  • It proves the internal civil war within the conservative movement is real and heated.

2:12:33.500 - 3:08:15.000 | Segment 5: The "Big Club" Exposed: Shocking Epstein Email Updates

• Analysis: The main event of the show. Sabby conducts a detailed forensic analysis of the newly released Epstein emails, providing evidence of a bipartisan network of power, intelligence ties, and a cover-up that reaches the highest levels of the Trump administration.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Trump Lied: Evidence shows contact with Epstein in 2017, disproving his claim of a 15-year separation.
  • Bipartisan Network: Emails implicate figures from Trump and Clinton worlds to Obama advisers and billionaire elites.
  • Cover-Up: The Trump White House actively pressured lawmakers to block the release of these files.
  • Public Backlash: Polls show Trump's approval is collapsing over his handling of the case.

3:08:15.000 - 3:08:49.500 | Viewer Poll: Epstein Email Surprise?

• Analysis: A live poll reveals that the vast majority (76%) of the audience is not surprised by the Epstein revelations, indicating a deep-seated distrust in institutions.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The audience is politically savvy and expects corruption from the powerful.

3:08:49.500 - 3:14:24.500 | Outro & Tuesday Teaser

• Analysis: Sabby signs off, and co-host Eric takes over to read super chats and tease the upcoming Tuesday show, which will feature the online premiere of Sabby's documentary.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The community is energized and engaged with the topics discussed.
  • The next show is a major event centered around Sabby's investigative work.

3:14:24.500 - 3:15:08.821 | Endcards/Credits

• Analysis: Standard end-of-video procedure with credits and links.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Conclusion of the broadcast.

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Nexperia is owned by Wingtech Technology, a Chinese group partly controlled by state-linked entities. In 2024, the US placed Wingtech on the Entity List due to the efforts of China to develop their semiconductor industry, which is important for military programs. Washington’s warnings followed soon after: Unless Nexperia changed its leadership structure, it too risked sanctions.

Officials of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs explained they were acting because of “serious governance shortcomings” that could have “far-reaching consequences for the Dutch and European economies.”

But while the public debate has focused on China, the Russian dimension of this story is even more urgent. According to Ukraine’s military-intelligence database War and Sanctions, Nexperia-made microchips have repeatedly been found in Russian weapons systems. In 2024 and 2025, these components appeared in Kh-101 cruise missiles, Shahed-136 and Mohajer-6 drones, and Russian battlefield communication systems.

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By invoking the Goods Availability Act, the Netherlands joined a broader Western effort to tighten control over strategic technologies. Now that the Dutch state has access to the company’s internal data, it might be able to audit Nexperia’s client-screening and export-control procedures.

The EU legislation adopted in 2024 requires all producers of dual-use technologies to apply “best-efforts” due diligence standards, including know-your-customer and end-user verification procedures. The European Commission has clarified that “best efforts” encompass all actions that are necessary and feasible to prevent the circumvention of sanctions. It has even issued a six-step guidance for companies on developing a Sanctions Compliance Programme – a direct response to the growing problem of sanctions evasion through third countries, which had severely undermined the effectiveness of restrictive measures.

While the EU provides the overarching policy framework, the enforcement of sanctions remains the responsibility of member states. In 2025, for instance, German prosecutors accused the machine-building company Spinner of exporting 20 machines to Russia for munitions production. This has become one of the largest sanctions-evasion investigations in the EU.

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The Dutch government now has a unique opportunity to investigate potential supply chains of Nexperia products reaching Russia, particularly through Chinese trade routes, and to assess how effectively the EU’s “best-efforts” and Sanctions Compliance Programme recommendations operate in practice.

For Ukraine and its allies, this is not an abstract governance story. Every Western-made technology that ends up in Russian weapons strengthens the machinery of war. This case reflects a new phase in Europe’s tech-security awakening. There are other companies within the EU that were established with Chinese capital, and their products – such as aviation engines manufactured by Austrian company Diamond Aircraft – have also been traced to Russian military systems.

The Dutch intervention demonstrates that European governments have the capacity to apply exceptional instruments to protect strategic sectors from external risks – whether by Beijing or Moscow.

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European finance ministers agreed on Thursday to bring forward to next year customs duties on low-value parcels arriving in the bloc to crack down on cheap Chinese e-commerce imports, in a move set to hit Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu.

The agreement to introduce duties as soon as possible in 2026 by finance ministers meeting in Brussels sets up negotiations with the European Parliament, whose approval is also required.

The European Union is trying to act faster as concern grows over Chinese goods being dumped in Europe.

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The agreement was welcomed across Europe.

"Ending the exemption will close long-standing loopholes that have been systematically been exploited to avoid customs duties," Denmark's economy minister Stephanie Lose told a news conference.

German online retailer Zalando, among those pushing the EU to act, said in a statement that the removal of the exemption should be fast-tracked.

Sweden's retail industry association and Germany's e-commerce association separately said the finance ministers' agreement was a first step towards making competition more fair.

Luca Sburlati, chairman of Italy's fashion lobby Confindustria Moda, said the taxation of parcels under €150 is "essential for the survival of our textile and clothing sector".

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Shein declined to comment, while Temu, AliExpress, and Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Shein is facing legal proceedings in France over the sale of child-like sex dolls on its platform.

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Russia unleashed a massive combined attack on Kyiv early Friday, sparking fires and scattering debris across many districts of the capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. At least 11 people were injured as emergency crews responded to multiple strikes, he said in a statement.

Five people were hospitalized, including one man in critical condition and a pregnant woman, after a series of powerful explosions sounded in the city and airs defenses were activated.

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In the Darnytskyi district, debris landed in the yard of a residential building and on the grounds of an educational facility. A car caught fire after being hit by falling fragments.

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In the Podilskyi district, five residential buildings and a nonresidential structure were damaged.

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In the Shevchenkivskyi district, falling debris sparked a fire in an open area near a medical facility and inside a nonresidential building.

In the Holosiivskyi district, debris ignited a fire at a medical facility and damaged another nonresidential building.

In the Desnianskyi district, fires were recorded in two residential buildings.

In the Solomianskyi district, a fire broke out on the roof of a residential building.

In the Sviatoshynskyi district, debris caused a fire in a private home.

In the Kyiv region, Russian strikes damaged critical infrastructure and private homes, injuring at least one civilian, regional head Mykola Kalashnyk said. A 55-year-old man in Bila Tserkva suffered thermal burns and was hospitalized, he said. Fires broke out in private houses in the capital’s suburbs.

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The title is a bit misleading, as the article lists diverging analysts' opinions, ranging from Valve willing to sell at a loss or low margins, to high prices due to RAM and SSD price volatility.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/53028588

European lawmakers have backed the weakening of flagship EU environmental and human rights rules as part of a drive to slash red tape for businesses. The move will free many corporations from the obligation to fix human rights and environmental issues in their supply chains or face EU fines.

the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was hailed by green and civil society groups but criticised by businesses.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron had called for the CSDDD to be scrapped altogether

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/53028588

European lawmakers have backed the weakening of flagship EU environmental and human rights rules as part of a drive to slash red tape for businesses. The move will free many corporations from the obligation to fix human rights and environmental issues in their supply chains or face EU fines.

the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was hailed by green and civil society groups but criticised by businesses.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron had called for the CSDDD to be scrapped altogether

A Dutch government delegation will travel to China “early next week” in an effort to end the dispute over chip maker Nexperia, economic affairs minister Vincent Karremans said on Thursday.

Karremans also said he welcomed China’s decision to relax the rules around the export of Nexperia’s legacy chips, adding that he and European and international partners are monitoring the situation to verify the resumption of supplies.

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