EU (still) Making Sausages Reforms in Copyright Laws
This is a Must Read by, and at, Julia Reda.com.
- - -Article 13 is almost finished – and it will change the internet as we know it.
... EU copyright reform law have resumed: After missing the original Christmas deadline, negotiators for the European Parliament and Council are now aiming to finalise the text on January 21, 2019.
The negotiators have reached agreement on the core of Article 13, which will change the internet as we know it: They want to make internet platforms directly liable for any copyright infringements their users commit.
What remains to be decided: Exactly what lengths will platforms need to go to to avoid or limit their liability? Just how much they will need to restrict our ability to post and share our creations online?
NYT: New caravan forming in Honduras.
More than 300,000 Central Americans entered Mexico last year, most of them illegally, and an estimated 80 percent of them were bound for the United States border, Ms. Sánchez Cordero said.- - -
Reuters: PG&E multi-billion dollar bankruptcy?
PG&E, which carries a hefty debt load of more than $18 billion, is expected to soon disclose a large financial charge related to liabilities resulting from catastrophic November blazes.- - -
France 24: Macron looks to calm the Yellow Vests.
Macron's initiative comes after nine weeks of protests by the "yellow vests" -- named after the high-visibility jackets they wear. The disparate anti-government uprising has wreaked havoc in Paris and French cities, shaken the economy and challenged his authority.BBC: Yellow Vests disable 60% of speed cameras.
Good for them!
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Sky News: Polish mayor stabbed on stage.
Pawel Adamowicz, who is the mayor of Gdansk, was attacked in front of hundreds of onlookers in the city during an event in aid of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.
Doctors said he underwent five hours of surgery for wounds to his heart and abdomen but that "the next hours will decide everything".
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According to Polish broadcaster TVN, the suspect shouted from the stage and claimed that he had been wrongly imprisoned by the previous government.
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The Diplomat: China's interest in Antarctica, space, the moon AND Antarctica.
China views exploration of outer space as part of its overall national development. Its space-based BeiDou 2 system aims for global coverage by 2020. Furthermore, China aims to have a human-crewed space station by 2020-22 and a space-based solar power station by 2050, all to protect China’s national interests. Comparable to its actions in Antarctica, Chinese nationalistic goals and somewhat imperialistic advance will likely determine the shape of future conflict.- - -
ING: Why a Brexit delay is likely.
...it’s worth noting that there are at least two ways the law-making process alone could force a Brexit delay.BBC: "Brexit Box" survival kits flying off shelves.
"People from all over the UK are buying it and those that can afford more are purchasing more than just the Brexit box, perhaps the three-month or six month packs."BBC: Theresa May says no Brexit more likely than no deal.
Labour has vowed to table a vote of no confidence if Mrs May loses.Daily Mail: Boris stirs up the anti-Mays.
Its leader Jeremy Corbyn said Labour would vote against the deal and would start moves to trigger a general election if it is voted down.
9 News: May says no deal means catastrophe.
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GLB News: The already overcrowded 2020 declared Dem presidential candidates.
Easier to raise hands if you're a Dem and not running for president.
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SMH: Australia, where some workers choose lifestyle over pay.
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Singapore Straits: Stowaway bird appears 12 hours into flight.
Business-class passengers [were] greeted by [ a mynah bird ] about 12 hours into the flight. A typical Singapore-London flight takes about 14 hours.My mind is completely blank. Can't think of a one-or-two-liner on the stowaway bird. Anyone?
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