@brewsterkahle@mastodon.archive.org2026-01-12 18:39:50
media conglomerates are leading the way against open internet law by fining cloudflare:
Italy's "shadowy cabal of European media elites" ... "scheme to censor the Internet. The scheme, which even the EU has called concerning, required us within a mere 30 minutes of notification to fully censor from the Internet any sites a shadowy cabal of European media elites deemed against their interests. No judicial oversight. No due process. No appeal. No transparency. "
@johnleonard@mastodon.social2026-01-12 14:46:06
The US, following a directive from President Trump, is withdrawing from several key international cybersecurity and hybrid threat organisations, citing concerns over mismanagement and conflicts with national sovereignty. Experts are worried about the impact on global cybersecurity.
https://www.
@Mediagazer@mstdn.social2026-02-11 01:01:34
Anna Wintour and Vogue's new US head of editorial content, Chloe Malle, hold a joint video interview ahead of the release of Malle's first print issue (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/business/media/anna-wintour-chloe…
@cdarwin@c.im2026-02-11 06:43:22
NATO countries will launch a brand new operation in the Arctic this week,
following US claims that the island of Greenland is facing serious threats from China and Russia.
The Western military alliance is expected to launch "Arctic Sentry", three people with knowledge of the plans said,
in a move to deter foreign adversaries in the high north.
The decision, however, is widely interpreted as political rather than based on concrete security risks.
US Pr…
@brian_gettler@mas.to2026-02-12 14:49:34
Following federal cuts to history-focused organizations, the president of the Canadian Historical Association, Colin Coates, sent this letter to Marc Miller, the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture.
One thing might not be obvious: Coates's reference to Carney's recent Quebec City speech suggests Canadians' need for historical context right now. He doesn't agree with Carney's claims. In fact, most Canadian historians would dispute them.
@thomasfuchs@hachyderm.io2026-02-10 02:51:35
The two best feelings in the world are:
1. Helping another person
2. Learning something new
Interesting how both big tech with “AI” and “conservatives” do not want you to do either.
@vosje62@mastodon.nl2025-12-10 18:46:28
Im Lauf der Zeit (Kings of the Road) - Wim Wenders - Internet Archive
https://archive.org/details/im-lauf-der-zeit-kings-of-the-road-1976-wim-wenders (1976, 176min, zw-w)
'Rondreizend reparateur van bioscoopprojectoren Bruno (geweldige rol van Vogler) en de depressieve Robert treffen elkaar onder eigenaardige omstandigheden: laatstgenoemde probeert zichzelf in een rivier te verdrinken maar zijn auto zinkt niet, waarna Bruno hem een lift geeft. ...'
https://www.vprogids.nl/cinema/films/film~386547~im-lauf-der-zeit~.html
Aanrader!
Verder alleen bij Mubi te zien.
@detondev@social.linux.pizza2025-12-10 14:39:26
Kimi Onoda, Japan's new Minister of State for Economic Security, is a 43 year old half-Irish ex-game industry PR femcel with an extensive history of defending her exclusive attraction to anime boys on twitter
@floheinstein@chaos.social2026-02-10 11:25:03
Wann wurde eigentlich das Berner Oberland von Deutschland übernommen - oder zumindest von der Deutschen Bahn? #bahnde #deutschebahn #schweiz
@cdarwin@c.im2026-01-08 03:48:14
Trump on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organisations, agencies and commissions
following his instructions for his administration to review participation in and funding for all international organisations,
including those affiliated with the United Nations.
Most of the targets are UN-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labour and other issues that the Trump administration has categori…
