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Apple says Tim Cook, as executive chairman, "will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world" (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac)
https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-to-remain…

Tim Cook to remain involved in Apple’s government relations around the world - 9to5Mac
Apple confirmed today that although Tim Cook will be leaving the role of Apple CEO come September, he’ll still be involved in a key area of the company.

(German) Der Wettlauf um das beste Implantat für das menschliche Hirn https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/forschung-innovation/gehirnchips-der-wettlauf-um-das-beste-implantat-fuer-das-menschliche-hi…

Gehirnchips: Der Wettlauf um das beste Implantat für das menschliche Hirn
Max Hodak hat Elon Musks Neuralink mitgegründet. Mit seiner Firma Science Corp arbeitet er daran, Blinden das Sehen zurückzugeben. Und ist damit nicht der einzige, der auf neue Gehirnchips setzt.

Residence 🏠 #i18nFails
i18nfails.1a23.studio/posts/residence

Residence 🏠 | i18n fails
Accueil, sweet accueil.

Jeff Bezos says Amazon MGM Studios' decision to acquire and release Melania "was a good business decision", denying that it was "a way of buying influence" (Todd Spangler/Variety)
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/jef

Jeff Bezos Defends 'Melania' Documentary as 'Very Good Business Decision,' Denies It Was Way to Buy Influence
Jeff Bezos insists that Amazon MGM Studios' decision to acquire and release "Melania," a documentary about the First Lady, was smart business -- and not an attempt to curry favor with her husband.

Datenschutz im Umbruch: Aufsichtsbehörden fordern digitale Modernisierung
Mit den „Stuttgarter Impulsen“ reagieren die Landesdatenschützer auf anhaltende Kritik und unterstützen eine Reform für mehr Effizienz und weniger Bürokratie.

Datenschutz im Umbruch: Aufsichtsbehörden fordern digitale Modernisierung
Mit den „Stuttgarter Impulsen“ reagieren die Landesdatenschützer auf anhaltende Kritik und unterstützen eine Reform für mehr Effizienz und weniger Bürokratie.

Amerikaanse senator Bernie Sanders waarschuwt Europa voor politieke invloed van 'superrijken': 'Ze ondermijnen onze democratie' | #EenVandaag
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#EenVandaag #BerniSanders

FEDERAL: It's Time to End Animal Testing for Cosmetics! #AnimalRights

Advocacy | National Anti-Vivisection Society
NAVS is a leading voice for Anti-Vivisection Advocacy

Democrats are celebrating Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure from the Trump administration.
“This administration is imploding,” the Democratic party said,
pointing to the recent firings of attorney general Pam Bondi and homeland security secretary Kristi Noem.
A former Republican lawmaker from Oregon, Chavez-DeRemer had faced a string of controversies as secretary and accusations of professional misconduct,
including allegations of an affair with a member of her security t…

Bye-bye TV-News: US-Wähler setzen auf Influencer statt auf Nachrichten
Eine Studie zeigt, wie rasant klassische Medien in den USA an Boden verlieren. Podcaster wie Joe Rogan und Late-Night-Talker übernehmen das Informationsmonopol.

A profile of far-right influencer Nick Fuentes, who has been kicked off most mainstream social media but made ~$900K from "fanatical" donors since early 2025 (Washington Post)

He spreads hate online — and fans pay him hundreds of thousands of dollars
The far-right influencer Nick Fuentes has pocketed roughly $900,000 from “fanatical” donors since the start of 2025. Some superfans see him as part of their families.