An Anonymous Coward writes:I imagine most people here already know the stats, it's nothing new, but I found it interesting to review.Many Americans Are Convinced Crime Is Rising In The U.S. They're Wrong:
GreatOutdoors writes:For those of you into Ham (Amateur) radio, especially the Technician class license holders, this will be pretty exciting and a good way to keep interest in the hobby going due to now having HF transmit ability. The article discusses the re-balancing for digital modes as well, which many people will find to be good move in the digital age."ARRL[*] has asked the FCC to expand HF privileges for Technician licensees to include limited phone privileges on 75, 40, and 15 meters, plus RTTY and digital mode privileges on 80, 40, and 15 meters. The FCC has not yet invited public comment on the proposals, which stem from recommendations put forth by the ARRL Board of Directors' Entry-Level License Committee, which explored various initiatives and gauged member opinions in 2016 and 2017."[*] ARRL: American Radio Relay League (Wikipedia).Link to original Story:
martyb writes:I recently received a message from our Treasurer and updated financial statements. I've taken this opportunity to put this out to the community. While I was at it, it seemed like a good time to take a look at things and provide an update to the community on where we're at and how we're doing. If you are not interested in this kind of stuff, a new story will be along before too long. Otherwise, more will be revealed after the break.Read more of this story at SoylentNews.
upstart writes in with an IRC submission:Interesting side note to the SpaceX capsule recovery.Boaters gatecrash SpaceX's 1st splashdown with astronauts. 'We need to do better,' NASA chief says.:
[Editor's note: This is a follow-on to the story George Floyd Dead - Officers Fired and Charged - Discuss it Here that we ran on June 2, 2020. With 385 comments, it was the 5th-most-discussed story in the history of SoylentNews. All four of the officers involved were fired from the police force and are facing charges for the death.New body-cam footage has come to light, exclusively on DailyMail.com. The two videos there fill in gaps from the previously-released footage.In light of the interest when we first ran the story, the continuing "Black Lives Matter" protests, and the information this brings to light, I have decided to run this story.NOTE: Each news organization has their own "take" on the killing. This coverage from DailyMail.com is no exception; read it with a heaping helping of the proverbial "grain of salt". It has been excerpted here without elision so as to not add any additional "spin".WARNING: Please be aware the video content is disturbing; viewer discretion is advised. --martyb]"MrPlow" writes:Submitted via IRC for SoyCow1234Police Bodycam Footage Shows George Floyd Arrest In Detail:Read more of this story at SoylentNews.
upstart writes in with an IRC submission:Decline of bees, other pollinators threatens US crop yields: Largest study of its kind highlights risk to global food security:
An Anonymous Coward writes:https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-vaccine/russia-preparing-mass-vaccination-against-coronavirus-for-october-idUSKBN24X3KO