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- 1Powell says he will stay on Fed board after term expiresâ—ŹFed chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on central bank's board after term expires next month
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will remain on the central bank's board of governors after his current term expires next month. The announcement comes amid sustained pressure from President Trump, who has repeatedly called for Powell's removal and pushed for lower interest rates, making the question of Powell's future a focal point of debate over the Fed's independence.
- 2Astronomer turns sinking Starlink satellites into planetary barometerâ—ŹAstronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a 'planetary barometer'
An astronomer is tracking the gradual orbital decay of Starlink satellites to measure density changes in the upper atmosphere, effectively turning the satellite constellation into a global 'planetary barometer'. As satellites sink, the drag they experience reveals how the thin air at their altitude expands and contracts with solar activity. Space scientists are discussing the approach as a clever reuse of existing mega-constellation telemetry for atmospheric research.
- 3Calls grow for UN action on crimes against humanityâ—ŹRE: https:// mastodon.social/@villebooks/11 7341821385190335 # UN # UNGA # EU # AfricanUnion # CrimesAgainstHumanity # g
A widely shared message on Mastodon tags the United Nations, the UN General Assembly, the European Union and the African Union alongside references to the Genocide Convention, the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute, framing a demand for accountability over alleged crimes against humanity. The post focuses on impunity, human rights and the protection of children, but names no specific country or conflict, so the precise event driving the discussion remains unclear.
- 4Roussel pledges restrained criticism of Mélenchon ahead of presidential election●Roussel promet de ne pas (trop) critiquer Mélenchon pour cette présidentielle: "Nous ne tomberons pas dans l'agressivité
Fabien Roussel, leader of the French Communist Party, has promised not to attack Jean-Luc MĂ©lenchon too sharply during the presidential campaign. His campaign director, senator Ian Brossat, told La Tribune that 'we will not fall into aggressiveness', signalling an attempt to keep left-wing infighting under control. Commenters reacted with irony, suggesting the pledge may be hard to keep as the contest intensifies.
- 5Gaza poet rescued in France's Drôme region●Dans la # drome l’opération de sauvetage d’une poétesse gazaouie # lemonde # gaza # mastolivre # bookstodon https://www.
Le Monde's magazine reports on the rescue operation that brought a Gazan poet to safety in the DrĂ´me, in southeastern France. The story is being shared and discussed in French-speaking online literary communities, where readers are highlighting the poet's escape from Gaza and her new life in rural France.