So, I was looking to see if there was a way to replicate the behavior of aria-valuetext when using the HTML5's input of range. Turns out this is not possible because there is no equivalent attribute for this HTML control. This encourages hacking then.
Some references:

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@SteveFaulkner @aardrian @tink What do you think?

ARIA: aria-valuetext attribute - ARIA | MDN

The aria-valuetext attribute defines the human-readable text alternative of aria-valuenow for a range widget.

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Ukraine is home to the world’s longest musical instrument - the trembita, a traditional wooden alpine horn that can reach up to 8 meters (26 feet) in length. Used primarily by the Hutsuls of the Carpathian Mountains, the trembita is crafted from hollowed spruce or pine, split and rejoined, then wrapped in birch bark. Despite its massive size, the instrument is lightweight and portable, designed to carry sound across great distances in mountainous terrain.
The trembita has been used for centuries, primarily not as a musical instrument in the conventional sense, but as a tool of communication. In the remote highlands, where settlements were scattered and roads were scarce, the trembita served as a kind of natural radio. It announced births, deaths, funerals, seasonal migrations, the return of shepherds, or emergencies like wolf sightings or raids. Each call followed a specific pattern, immediately recognizable to those familiar with its codes.
Mentions of similar long alpine horns exist as far back as the medieval period. In the 16th and 17th centuries, records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth note the use of long horns in the Carpathians, likely early references to the trembita. The instrument also appears in traditional Ukrainian folklore, poetry, and Hutsul legends, often associated with nature, spiritual rituals, and transitions between life and death. In some traditions, it was said that the trembita's sound could guide a soul to the afterlife.
The trembita was also used in religious and seasonal rituals - especially around Christmas and Easter - often in combination with carols or ceremonial processions. In some areas, trembitas would announce the arrival of guests or the start of a festival. During the Soviet era, the trembita was repurposed as a folkloric showpiece in state-sanctioned performances, which helped preserve it, even if its original role diminished.
Yet, it was not forgotten and remains widely used today, despite the attempts by the Soviet Union to gradually suppress Ukrainian culture, language, and anything related to its rich and noble history.

#Ukraine #UkraineFacts #DidYouKnow

CHUM hospital staff say they have to ration Kleenex due to budget constraints

ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/ch…

CAQastrophe. They want to privatize Quebec healthcare

Staff at Montreal hospital say they have to ration facial tissues due to budget constraints

An employee at Montreal’s CHUM hospital says the facilities are rationing Kleenex for patients to save on costs. Instead, some staff are handing patients brown paper towels or toilet paper to blow their noses and dry their tears.

^{Erika Morris (CTVNews)}

Aira’s AI Visual Interpreter | Trusted Testers Waitlist Now Open

Over the last year, thousands of members of the blind and low-vision community participated in the Build AI program — shaping the future of accessible technology. Now, in collaboration with Google, we’re announcing Aira’s AI Visual Interpreter powered by Project Astra.

This conversational AI tool provides real-time visual assistance. Whether you’re checking what’s on your thermostat, finding your keys, or identifying what’s in your fridge — Aira AI sees and responds naturally.

Ask:
“Is this milk expired?”
“What temperature is my thermostat showing?”
“Is this the blue shirt or the black one?”
It’s instant, interactive, and backed by professional human Visual Interpreters.

We're launching a trusted testers program to give early access to those who want to explore what’s possible with conversational visual AI.
Join the waitlist → aira.io/projectastra/

#AiraAI #ProjectAstra #AIForAccessibility #BuiltWithCommunity #GoogleAI

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#Pride #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBT #TransRights #ProtectTransKids

Join us next week for “Color in CSS” with Aubrey Sambor, Lead Front End Developer.

Mark your calendars: May 29, 12pm ET.
a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-may
#A11y #Accessibility

All those years of forcing unwanted Pocket integration into Firefox end with an unceremonious shut down.

Pocket didn't even get to star in its own obituary, as Mozilla unwinds itself from anything that isn't its ai/advertisement business - meaning that Fakespot (which Mozilla bought just over 2 years ago) is also on the chopping block.

"This shift allows us to shape the next era of the internet...vertical tabs, smart search and more AI-powered features on the way"

blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/bu…

Investing in what moves the internet forward

Our independence means we have to be intentional about where we invest our time and resources so we can make the biggest impact.

^{Mozilla (The Mozilla Blog)}

Thundermail y Thunderbird Pro los nuevos servicios que está preparando @thunderbird

victorhckinthefreeworld.com/20…

⑨ Bun OS

#9front #plan9

Mozilla is shutting down Pocket, its read-it-later service.

May I recommend @wallabag as an alternative? I've used it happily for years.

blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/bu…

#Firefox #Pocket

Investing in what moves the internet forward

Our independence means we have to be intentional about where we invest our time and resources so we can make the biggest impact.

^{Mozilla (The Mozilla Blog)}

Car paint shaders are fun, but boy do they make any imperfection stand out.

#blender3d #b3d #gnome #wallpaper

1/2 "Slovenka porazila aj mužov, v Himalájach vyhrala jeden z najťažších triatlonov na svete. Dokázala to ako prvá žena v histórii

Trénuje v Bratislave popri práci a hovorí, že nie je vrcholová športovkyňa. V Nepále však dosiahla prelomový úspech."

🔒dennikn.sk/4652608/slovenka-po…

#triatlon

Slovenka porazila aj mužov, v Himalájach vyhrala jeden z najťažších triatlonov na svete. Dokázala to ako prvá žena v histórii

^{Peter Kováč (Denník N)}