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- 1Army whistleblower Adrian Martinez dies; family disputes suicide ruling●New, from our magazine by Jesús Jank Curbelo: Adrian Martinez died after becoming a sexual assault whistleblower against
Adrian Martinez, who reported sexual assault within the U.S. Army, has died, according to a report by the Texas Observer by Jesús Jank Curbelo. The government says he took his own life, but his family believes otherwise. What is clear, the report says, is how the military mistreated Martinez after he filed his report, and his death is drawing attention to how Army whistleblowers are treated.
- 2Trump company seeks MAGA trademark for media ventures●New: A Trump-owned company applied Friday to trademark "MAGA" and "45-47" for streaming apps, TV broadcasting, and news
A company owned by Donald Trump filed trademark applications on Friday for "MAGA" and "45-47", covering streaming apps, television broadcasting, and news and commentary on politics and current events, according to US Patent and Trademark Office records. The filing fuels speculation that Trump is preparing to launch his own media operation, following his earlier ventures into digital platforms.
- 3Soaring diesel prices squeeze Trump's base, exposing rifts▼Soaring diesel prices are clobbering Trump’s MAGA faithful, exposing rifts
Diesel prices have surged sharply, hitting truckers, farmers and small businesses that form a core part of Trump's MAGA base. Reporting highlights growing frustration among supporters over fuel costs, exposing tensions between the administration's messaging on the economy and the reality facing its own voters.
- 4Election official Monae Johnson endorses a Democrat▼How Monae Johnson went from MAGA darling to endorsing a Democrat
South Carolina Secretary of State Monae Johnson, who rose to prominence with backing from Donald Trump's MAGA movement, has publicly endorsed a Democratic candidate, according to Votebeat. The endorsement marks a striking break from the conservative base that helped elect her, and it is drawing attention from election watchers and political observers assessing its impact on upcoming races.
- 5F-Droid 2.0 Launches as Google Threatens Android Sideloading●F-Droid 2.0 : le magasin d'applications libres défie les menaces de Google https:// goodtech.info/f-droid-2-0-refo nte-a
F-Droid, the free and open-source app store for Android, has rolled out a major version 2.0 redesign, framed as a response to Google's tightening restrictions on installing apps from outside the Play Store. The update is being widely shared and discussed in French-speaking tech communities, where commentators see it as a stand for user freedom and sideloading rights on Android devices.
- 6Chile boosts military presence in Magallanes and Antarctica●Chile reinforcing its military presence in Magallanes Region and Antarctica
Chile is reinforcing its military presence in the Magallanes Region and the Chilean Antarctic Territory, according to MercoPress. The move points to a strengthened defence posture in Chile's far south, a zone of growing strategic interest for its proximity to Antarctica and key maritime routes, and is drawing attention across regional and defence-focused outlets.
- 7Landemore and Tang call for global citizen commission to oversee AI●Vor kurzem ist ein Artikel von Hélène Landemore und Audrey Tang im Noema Magazin erschienen. Es wird die Forderung geste
Political theorist Hélène Landemore and Taiwan's former digital minister Audrey Tang have published an article in Noema Magazine calling for the development of large language models to be placed under the supervision of a rotating global commission of 1,000 members, selected like a citizens' assembly. The proposal links democratic sortition with AI governance and is drawing attention in discussions about who should control powerful AI systems.
- 8Canadian apparel brand Duer launches a print magazine▼Canadian apparel brand Duer launches a print magazine as analog comes back in style
Canadian apparel brand Duer has launched its own print magazine, part of a broader revival of analog media among retailers looking to stand out and build deeper connections with customers. The move taps a wider trend of brands turning to physical publications as digital channels grow crowded and expensive.
- 9New York Magazine Launches First Standalone Men's Style Issue▼Inside New York Magazine’s First Standalone Men’s Style Issue
New York Magazine has published its first standalone men's style issue, a dedicated edition focused on menswear and male fashion culture. The move was reported by The Business of Fashion, which took readers inside the making of the issue. It signals growing publisher interest in menswear as a distinct editorial and commercial category, and the launch is drawing attention across the fashion industry.