WhatsHerBucket

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Hole > Courtney Love > Kurt Cobain > Nirvana

 

AI summary:

On February 4, 2025, during a White House press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump proposed that the United States take control of the Gaza Strip and permanently relocate its Palestinian residents to neighboring countries such as Egypt and Jordan. He suggested that this plan would allow Palestinians to live without the constant threat of violence and envisioned redeveloping Gaza into a prosperous area, potentially the “Riviera of the Middle East. Trump did not rule out deploying U.S. troops to support this initiative and emphasized a long-term U.S. commitment to the region.

This proposal has been met with significant opposition. Egypt, Jordan, and other U.S. allies in the Middle East have cautioned that relocating Palestinians could destabilize the region and undermine ongoing peace efforts. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its commitment to an independent Palestinian state and emphasized the need to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people without displacing them. Critics, including both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the U.S., have expressed concerns about the feasibility and morality of the plan, with some describing it as a form of ethnic cleansing.

The proposal also faces practical challenges. Rebuilding Gaza is expected to take years and cost billions of dollars, raising questions about the logistics of relocating millions of residents and the willingness of other countries to accept them. Additionally, many Palestinians are determined to remain in their homeland despite the hardships, viewing their presence as a political statement against displacement. The plan’s potential to further complicate the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas adds to the concerns surrounding its implementation.

[–] WhatsHerBucket 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

To be fair, it’s called “Today I Learned”. Just happens that I learned this when I was yesterday’s years old. That’s and I not a U.

Also, based on the other responses, it seems I’m not the only one who might not have known this before now.

I’ll keep the rock, beats the glass house you live in.

[–] WhatsHerBucket 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah, I couldn’t believe it when I saw it! There were also 3 other counters filled with pipes, plus shelves for the other colors of glass.

 

I was pretty impressed they had so much. This is one little portion lol

 

Gnarls Barkley → Cee lo green (part of Gnarls Barkley) → king fu fighting + OG

[–] WhatsHerBucket 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Good thing I hit refresh once more before I clicked post haha!

Edit: This was my post:

fly → travel

Pretty Fly For a White Guy

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Summary:

President Donald Trump has terminated the government-funded security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic. This security was initially provided due to credible death threats against Fauci. Following the revocation, Fauci has arranged for private security at his own expense. Trump defended the decision, stating that former government officials cannot retain security details indefinitely and suggesting that individuals like Fauci, who have substantial earnings, can afford private security. This move aligns with similar actions taken by the administration, including ending security protections for former officials such as John Bolton and Mike Pompeo.

[–] WhatsHerBucket 68 points 1 week ago (8 children)

Summary:

In a recent 45-minute phone call, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his demand for the United States to gain control over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly responded that Greenland is not for sale. According to European officials, the conversation was aggressive, with Trump threatening punitive tariffs against Denmark if it refused to relinquish control of Greenland. Frederiksen proposed enhanced cooperation on military bases and mineral exploitation in Greenland, but Trump dismissed these offers, insisting on full U.S. control. This development has heightened concerns in Europe about strained transatlantic relations, especially following Trump’s recent threats of heavy tariffs on the EU and demands for increased defense spending from NATO allies.

[–] WhatsHerBucket 27 points 1 week ago

Summary:

Security researchers Sam Curry and Shubham Shah identified critical vulnerabilities in Subaru’s web portal that allowed unauthorized access to vehicles’ internet-connected features. Through these flaws, they could remotely unlock doors, start the engine, and access detailed location histories spanning at least a year. These vulnerabilities potentially affected millions of Subaru vehicles equipped with the Starlink system in the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Upon being informed, Subaru promptly addressed and patched the issues. However, concerns remain about the extensive location data accessible to Subaru employees, highlighting broader privacy implications regarding the data modern vehicles collect.

[–] WhatsHerBucket 171 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Summary

Meteorologist Sam Kuffel, who criticized Elon Musk’s “Nazi” salute on social media, has left CBS affiliate WDJT-TV. Her departure has sparked criticism from users who argue it infringes on her freedom of expression.

[–] WhatsHerBucket 6 points 2 weeks ago

Obligatory leopards and faces comment.

[–] WhatsHerBucket 7 points 2 weeks ago

Just another daily commute.

My starting prompt in Dalle, which never really came up with what I wanted: Create a realistic video of the most crowded intersection, resembling a busy urban area in Southeast Asia with cars and motorcycles driving wherever there is space.


I've been playing with Sora a lot lately, but I wasn't sure gifs were allowed. So here is the gif anyway to go with the official entry.

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by WhatsHerBucket to c/[email protected]
 

Prompt

I like to start my prompts broad, narrow it down, and then tweak from there. My beginning prompt is simply “an image of a fantastical steampunk ship with HG Wells feels on old-timey paper to resemble blueprints for the ship”.

Theme

Calling all inventors of imagination! Unleash your inner HG Wells in a steampunk-inspired masterpiece where gears, steam, and Victorian wonder collide. It doesn’t have to be a vehicle or structure; the only limit is your imagination.

Voting process

Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.

There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.

Rules

  • Follow the community’s rules above all else
  • One comment and image per user
  • Embed image directly in the post (no external link)
  • Workflow/Prompt sharing encouraged but not required (we’re all here for fun and learning)
  • OP will declare winner in case of a tie
  • The challenge runs for at least 7 days from now on
  • Down votes will not be counted
  • Voting and final scoring will be done in a separate post.

⠀Scores At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins! It’s that simple :) The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!

Previous entries

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by WhatsHerBucket to c/connectasong
 

Both artists (Tribe Called Quest and Jungle Brothers) were part of The Native Tongues Collective, a groundbreaking and influential movement in hip-hop, formed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It wasn’t an official group but rather a loose affiliation of artists and groups who shared similar philosophies about music, culture, and life. They stood out in the hip-hop world for promoting themes of positivity, Afrocentrism, social consciousness, and artistic innovation.

 

Because fish

 

Brian Johnson left Geordie to join AC/DC in 1980. This was on Back in Black

 
 

From the soundtrack of Dungeons and Dragons

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