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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 16h

Or have a larger duvet beyond fighting size. Or find a partner you actually want to be close with in the night. Glad a journalist has used their time and resources to solve this. #diggingDeep

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17h

Just because you and your partner share a bed, doesn’t mean you also need to share a blanket. "We didn’t know it at the time, but we had adopted the Scandinavian sleeping method." nyti.ms/4qbOIsC

A photo of a bed with each side having its own blanket. Headline: One Bed, Two Blankets: How My Husband and I Stopped Fighting Over the Covers at Night

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 4d

I am not an expert in this, not even an amateur, to be fair. But my fear would be that with this new stupidipedia other AI models scraping the internet will be infected with abhorrent views. At best it would lead to relativism "other sources are sceptical", at worst to a shifting bias.

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 4d

Musk’s new WIkipedia rival aims to offer the same service but without the political bias.

Grokipedia: Elon Musk is right that Wikipedia is biased, but his AI alternative will be the same at best

Musk’s new WIkipedia rival aims to offer the same service but without the political bias.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 6d

I always complained about the missing links to the articles. Therefore, now a big thank you for providing! I often like to read your stuff in full. It's that good 🙂

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 6d

Imho, not worth wasting any resources on reporting this stuff. It's not even an angle to the story. Zero value. We know about his narcissism for a decade (and more) already. If we are sliming down newsrooms and reporters, at least focus on what really matters: substance.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 6d

US President Donald Trump lashed out at Time magazine, calling a cover photo that accompanied a feature on his Middle East peace deal “the Worst of All Time.”

Why no hair and an ‘extremely small’ crown? Trump slams Time cover

The magazine calls Middle East peace deal Trump’s “Triumph” — but the president is concerned about an unflattering photo.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 6d

Nice to see some optimists remaining out there. Democracy is exactly as resilient as you, me, we are willing to not allow hostile takeovers.

Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 6d

There is reason for optimism abt the future of global democracy

Everyone has a role to play

@jondkatz.bsky.social & I explain why in our NEW @brookings.edu 👇-TN

www.brookings.edu/articles/glo...

Global democracy is more resilient than you may think | Brookings

Despite global backsliding, recent research shows that democracy remains resilient. Learn how pro-democracy movements are shaping its future.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 10d

In the old days it would have been a rattling Cinquecento, now it's a silent Leapmotor EV with zero pipe emissions posing in small alleys of the Mediterranean. #cultureWars

Small Leapmotor EV charging in front of a limestone church in Malta

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 11d

I was. A and I am sure creativity will solve this wording stuff easily. No need to imitate the meat product in name, texture, or taste. Just make vegetarian/vegan food stand out as its own thing. It's better than what it tries to copy. The good places already do.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 11d

Let's have beautiful new names for burger and sausage alternatives, mouthwatering and irresistible. In my opinion tofu sausage and veggie burger are lazy marketing and put more people off than getting them on board. Product names could reflect the amazing variety of veg colors and flavors.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 15d

And for the troublemakers not willingly leaving, maybe having a B-tier option with less obligations of alignment but also less powers and less money less free travel can help. I am pretty sure that most EU citizens would rise up loudly if they would actually feel the pain of leaving, downgrading.

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 15d

With all these EU-"sceptics" coming to power, the EU should maybe ease the exit process. Feel free to leave. More than size, the club is stronger when everybody pulls in the same direction and none work against it. Call their bluff and let them battle it out with their mostly pro EU population.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 16d

ROME (AP) — More than 2 million people across Italy rallied in over 100 cities Friday for a one-day general strike to support the residents of Gaza and a humanitarian aid mission, Italy’s largest union said.

2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services

ROME (AP) — More than 2 million people across Italy rallied in over 100 cities Friday for a one-day general strike to support the residents of Gaza and a humanitarian aid mission, Italy’s largest union said.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 17d

I feel very bad for kids growing up in the US these days, exposed to all sorts of revisionist, illusionary curriculums. One day, they will have to compete on the market with soft-skilled international peers who were brought up and trained in reality.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 18d

Cancel culture and Führer cult. Alignment of courts, media, academia and corporations with government ideology. Indoctrination and mob politics. Military on patrol, unidentified agents snatching people from the streets. Health, fitness and warrior obsession. Total government control. #hasPrecedent

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18d

Breaking News: The White House asked nine top universities to pledge support for President Trump’s agenda to help ensure access to research funding.

Trump Administration Asks Colleges to Sign ‘Compact’ to Get Funding Preference

Demands sent to nine top schools included pledging to freeze tuition for five years and to commit to strict definitions of gender.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 20d

If we don't want the net zero transition to fall victim to populists, the narrative must change. Centers of gravity will shift, the economic world will turn upside down. It's a revolution, as always producing winners and losers. Let's at least be honest and take care of the people on the short end.

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 20d

When net zero leaves communities behind, people get angry.

Port Talbot, one year on: steelworks closure shows why public is losing trust in net zero

When net zero leaves communities behind, people get angry.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 23d

Exactly here our/your freedom ends. This shouldn't even be a question.

Nyt headline saying "Give In or Fight Back? Colleges Are Torn on How to Respond to Trump.

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 23d

However loaded the idea of free speech is, now is the right time to reflect on, discuss, negotiate a modern definition of valuable free speech - and where it should end. Presently, all around the globe free speech and prohibiting it is used by both ends of the spectrum as an ideological weapon.

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 24d

Would love to know more. Do you have a link where I can read the full story?

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 26d

Renewables and the energy revolution are here to stay, all over the globe. The only question is who will lead, invent, and make the most money out of it. Smart technology of the future needs smart politics today, and China, if it can outplay the others, will happily use it as a power tool, soon.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 26d

For decades, European leaders have walked into international environmental meetings with the swagger of the world’s self-proclaimed climate quarterback.

Today, that image will be shattered.

Europe’s climate clout melts away

China stands ready to fill the gap as EU infighting leaves a vacuum in global climate talks.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 27d

A glimmer of humanity in the morning, before all illusions are beaten down by the lawless realities of the day.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

ICC charges ex-Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte with murder

The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 28d

Any however loose agreement of what was considered a red line not to cross in the conduct of war has vanished in the past decades. Impunity has won the day, and with it the idea of journalists/civilians being legitimate targets. With a paralyzed global community I don't see an end to such crimes.

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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · Sep 17

Unfortunate fact: evening flights are smellier than morning flights.

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · Sep 17

More than 12.000 traffic jams amounting to 20.000 km in combined length were counted just in Bavaria just this year just during the 6 weeks of summer holidays. German trains are terribly unreliable, but motorists tend to forget how long and often they are actually stuck on the road. #perceptionBias

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · Sep 16

Btw, I did manage to find it. It's a good piece, unfortunately well hidden even on your own "website". No need to hide good work.

Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · Sep 16

Would love to read the article, how to find?

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Sep 16

Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, a United Nations independent commission concluded in a report published today.

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, UN Commission says

“The responsibility for these atrocity crimes lies with Israeli authorities at the highest echelons,” says group’s chair.

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