OTR Backup 01/31/2025

• Today's political cartoons - January 29, 2025 | The Week

• Debian is Ditching X (Twitter) Citing These Reasons

• How to play the secret Lunar New Year Google game

  To celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Snake, it’s only fitting that Google integrated the classic Snake game into its home page.

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  Google Maps will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America when the US government officially makes the change

• 7 apps that helped me escape the cloud - and protect my data privacy | ZDNET

• Ontario government gleefully confirms removal of bike lanes in Toronto - Canadian Cycling Magazine

  Premier Doug Ford’s administration says that vehicle lanes will be returning Ontario government gleefully confirms removal

• Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say - Western Investor

• 8 classes that should be mandatory for all students - Upworthy

  If we want to prepare kids for adult life, we've got some glaring gaps to fill.

• 80 Maps You Probably Didn’t See In Your Geography Textbooks (New Pics) | Bored Panda

  From the most overworked countries in the world, to a visual representation of all the lighthouses in France, and even places where cheek-kissing is a common greeting, these maps prove that cartography still thrives in the digital age.

• Hidden gems: These 20 truly useful Windows apps are free, too! | PCWorld

  So many great apps eventually cost money. These fantastic apps cost nothing. Don't overlook them because they're really useful!

• 25 Technically True Jokes for the Rational Mind - Jokes

  In the world of humor, some individuals find delight in jokes that tickle the intellect, appealing to the rational mind. Enter the realm of "Technically True Jokes," where wit meets precision, and laughter is derived from a keen understanding of the subject matter. These jokes, often nestled in the heart of the tech and science domains, cater to those who appreciate clever punchlines grounded in factual accuracy.

• Exposed DeepSeek Database Revealed Chat Prompts and Internal Data | WIRED

  China-based DeepSeek has exploded in popularity, drawing greater scrutiny. Case in point: Security researchers found more than 1 million records, including user data and API keys, in an open database.

• Here's why I run DeepSeek locally and how you can do it - Android Authority

  Looking for AI privacy or offline access? Here’s how to download DeepSeek and run it on your machine easily.

• Passenger jet collides with U.S. Army helicopter in D.C.

  There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as rescue crews hunted for any survivors.

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