Video: Meta to change content moderation and fact checking
Check out the video below This video outlines the plans Mark Zuckerberg announced for the Meta platforms going forward. The main goal, as outlined by Zuckerberg, is to once again prioritize speech. In this video, we outline the key takeaways and provide some additional context. We focus on content moderation, fact checking, and the political…
The importance of history: The digitalisation of the Dutch WWII collaborators archive
On January 2nd, 2025, the digitalised archive concerning the adjudication of suspected Nazi collaborators in The Netherlands during WWII was published. The digital archive immediately received extensive traffic. What is the context of the archive, and why are people so interested? The CABR The Centraal Archief Bijzondere Rechtspleging (CABR) is an archive dedicated to the special judiciary…
Trump intensifies rhetoric regarding possible annexation of Greenland
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump announced his wishes for territorial expansions during a press conference on Tuesday. His other plans include the annexation of Canada, (re-)taking control over the Panama Canal, and the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. Having previously expressed interest in buying the largest island in the world, Trump has re-ignited his push…
Will The Netherlands have elections in 2025?
It has been a year of political unrest in The Netherlands. For the most right-wing cabinet since WWII, it has been a challenge to keep everything together. Both the formation period and the time spent in government has been rough. And the question on everyone’s mind is not if the government will collapse, but when….
Formula One regulations for 2026 explained
Earlier this year, Formula One announced the new regulations for 2026 and beyond. The new regulations mean that the race cars will drastically change in shape, size, and performance. But what do the new rules for F1 actually mean? When creating an F1 car, there are 3 main components: the chassis, the structure of the…
Revolution in Formula One: Cadillac/General Motors to join F1 in 2026
Shortly after the Las Vegas Grand Prix, it was announced that Formula One had reached a provisional accord with General Motors to commit to the introduction of Cadillac as the 11th constructor in F1 from 2026 onwards. A long time coming The announcement came as somewhat of a surprise to the F1 community. Earlier this…
Uber keeps its drivers hostage…and increases the ransom
The ongoing battle between the ‘traditional’ taxis and the on-demand driver apps, has entered a new era, in which both sides appear powerless. The union of VTC-drivers of Nice announced a complete blackout between November 21st and 22nd for all fares to and from travelling hubs, mostly focussing on the airport of Nice Côte d’Azur….
Bezos removes journalistic responsibility at The Washington Post
A few days before the 2024 U.S. elections, The Washington Post declared it would not endorse either presidential candidate. Initial backlash increased when Jeff Bezos, owner of the newspaper explained his decision in a self-written article in the paper. While some media outlets have an unconfirmed bias towards a side within the political spectrum, it is…
Apple pulls “Crush!” ad amid backlash over dystopian undertones
Apple published an ad for the iPad Pro, their newest in the line of Apple products. In the ad, various objects are crushed under a hydraulics press. When the press is lifted, only the iPad Pro remains. Surprisingly, the immediate response to this ad was so massive, the ad only remained on air for 2 days….
First ever 1–2 on the streets of Monte Carlo and the Gen3 Evo car takes to the track
The streets of Monaco were electrified for the 8th round of the 2024 Formula E World Championship this Saturday. Despite some early threat of rain, and dark clouds looming over the circuit, the track stayed dry for the entire day. Article originally published on Radio Nizza Pole position was taken by Pascal Wehrlein after a thrilling…
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