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campus-news16 days ago•8 min saved

Smokey XII Debuts as UT’s Newest Volunteer Mascot

UT Knoxville announces Smokey XII, a two-year-old bluetick coonhound named Neyland, will debut as the next Smokey mascot at the 2026 Orange and White spring game; selected through the East Tennessee coonhound rescue community, he’s being fostered and trained by UT’s College of Veterinary Medicine with help from students and veterinarians to handle game-day environments, while Alpha Gamma Rho handlers support the effort and the Hudson family remains involved in long‑term care. Smokey XI has retired and Smokey X remains in palliative care.

via University of Tennessee, Knoxville|

#campus-news #mascot #neyland

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Tasmania rainforest remains provisionally identified as missing Belgian backpacker

Police say remains found in a Tasmanian rainforest are provisionally identified as 31-year-old Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, who disappeared in 2023 after a hike near Philosopher's Falls in Waratah. A private search by volunteers uncovered bones, a mobile phone and clothing, prompting renewed police efforts. With the family's permission and expert reports, authorities say there is compelling evidence the remains belong to Cremer, though the coroner will officially confirm the identity.

via BBC|

#belgian-backpacker #celine-cremer #missing-person

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Minnesota volunteers monitor ICE amid rising risk after fatal shooting

In the wake of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, thousands of Minnesotans have volunteered to observe and document federal agents, attend safety trainings, and assist fearful neighbors, despite risks like tear gas and detention; officials say the environment is dangerous for enforcement, while supporters credit observers with slowing operations and protecting communities.

via Reuters|

#activism #ice #immigration

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Volunteers rehearse Milan Cortina 2026 opening ceremony at San Siro

About 1,200 volunteers are rehearsing for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in a tent beside San Siro, with long daily practice, a 1,400-costume wardrobe, and a Harmony-themed program featuring star performers like Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Cecilia Bartoli, Laura Pausini and Lang Lang; the event includes two cauldrons in Milan and Cortina and a Parade of Athletes beamed from Cortina to connect the venues.

via AP News|

#milan #milan-cortina-2026 #olympics

local2 months ago•2 min saved

Twin Cities eateries shutter as ICE raid spurs community relief

ICE operations led to temporary closures at Twin Cities restaurants, including El Rodeo in Maple Grove, as workers feared reporting to work. In response, community volunteers began signing up to fill shifts (about 75 in 90 minutes) and a GoFundMe raised roughly $6,000 to support employees with groceries and pay, with the aim of reopening soon.

via CBS News|

#gofundme #immigration-enforcement #local

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

Wikipedia at 25: A nonprofit knowledge commons under mounting pressure

As Wikipedia marks its 25th anniversary, it faces political attacks, relentless AI scraping that strains servers, and a shrinking pool of volunteers, threatening the site’s founding ideals of neutral, noncommercial, human-edited knowledge. External pressures include proposed UK age-gating, Saudi editor imprisonments, and China blocks, while debates about AI’s impact on human knowledge deepen. Wikimedia’s new CEO Bernadette Meehan aims to navigate these challenges, but renewal of editor engagement and sustainable funding remain critical to keeping Wikipedia a trusted knowledge base used by AI and search engines.

via WIRED|

#ai #censorship #neutrality

religion3 months ago•2 min saved

Pope Leo XIV Reflects on 2025 Holy Year and Its Challenges

Pope Leo XIV expressed gratitude to the institutions and volunteers who contributed to the Jubilee Year of Hope in Rome, highlighting their often unseen efforts that enabled millions of pilgrims to experience hope and spiritual renewal. He emphasized the importance of hope for young people and encouraged ongoing faith and role models, concluding with a blessing and a Jubilee crucifix as a symbol of gratitude.

via Vatican News|

#hope #jubileeyear #popeleoxiv

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Debian's Data Protection Team Fully Disbanded

Debian's Data Protection Team has become inactive as all volunteers have stepped down, leaving the project without dedicated personnel to handle GDPR and privacy issues. The Debian Project Leader has called for new volunteers, emphasizing the importance of experience and trust, to help re-establish the team and address data protection concerns.

via Phoronix|

#dataprotection #debian #gdpr

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

KDE's 'This Week In Plasma' to Reduce Frequency Due to Volunteer Shortage

KDE's 'This Week In Plasma' series, a popular update on Plasma desktop developments, will become less frequent or possibly go on hiatus due to a lack of volunteer contributors, as its creator Nate Graham has less time to dedicate to it because of increased work and family commitments.

via Phoronix|

#kde #kde-plasma #nate-graham

environment3 months ago•2 min saved

New Ranger Sought for Remote Handa Island

A six-month ranger position is available on the uninhabited Handa Island in Scotland, offering the chance to monitor seabirds and manage visitors, with requirements including wildlife knowledge and strong people skills, and accommodations provided in a remote setting.

via BBC|

#environment #handa-island #ranger

local-news5 months ago•5 min saved

Chicago Volunteers Patrol Neighborhoods to Oppose ICE and Support Migrants

In Chicago's suburbs, volunteer groups like the People's Patrol are actively warning migrants about ICE presence, helping them document enforcement actions, and advocating for community safety amid increased immigration crackdowns, despite facing threats and aggressive responses from federal authorities.

via NPR|

#chicago #community-safety #ice

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Iran mobilizes 80,000 volunteers and police to enforce hijab laws amid societal shifts

Iran plans to mobilize 80,000 volunteers in Tehran to promote social and religious discipline, including hijab enforcement, amid ongoing public opposition and civil protests against mandatory hijab laws, with efforts to monitor online spaces and enforce legal compliance.

via ایران اینترنشنال|

#civil-protest #hijab #iran

space7 months ago•3 min saved

Join NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission with Your Name

NASA is seeking citizen scientists, industry employees, and volunteers to help track the Artemis 2 spacecraft during its lunar mission in 2026, aiming to enhance understanding of external tracking capabilities and support the agency's transition to a commercial-first approach for future Artemis missions.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #moon-mission #nasa

science7 months ago•1 min saved

NASA Calls for Volunteers to Monitor Artemis II Mission

NASA is seeking volunteers to passively track the Artemis II mission, a crewed lunar flyby scheduled tentatively for April 2026, to help monitor the Orion capsule's radio signals during its 10-day journey around the Moon, following a similar initiative during Artemis I.

via Hackaday|

#artemis-ii #moon-mission #nasa

sports7 months ago•4 min saved

Tennessee Extends Josh Heupel's Contract Through 2030

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel has received a contract extension through January 2030 after leading the team to its most successful three-year stretch in over two decades, including a 37-15 record, multiple top 25 wins, and a College Football Playoff appearance.

via University of Tennessee Athletics|

#college-football #contract-extension #josh-heupel