Daniel Zuidijk
@dzuidijk.bsky.social
Covering misinformation, disinformation and the business of online influence more generally for Bloomberg News. Writes about the games industry when time allows.
New Magic The Gathering player. Get in touch with tips and/or invites
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I’ve already posted a version of this on Threads but in 2026 I want to write more about tabletop RPGs, collectible card games and gaming more generally.
Do get in touch if you are doing something cool in the space and/or just want to chat another games more generally.
DM for email, Signal etc.
Do get in touch if you are doing something cool in the space and/or just want to chat another games more generally.
DM for email, Signal etc.
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Trump said he will meet with several parties over his ambition to take control of Greenland during the upcoming World Economic Forum
Trump to Meet ‘Various Parties’ Over Greenland in Davos
President Donald Trump said he will meet with several parties over his ambition to take control of Greenland during the upcoming World Economic Forum.
bloom.bg
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Trump said he will meet with several parties over his ambition to take control of Greenland during the upcoming World Economic Forum
Grok’s ability to to produce sexualised images are not just a test for Elon Musk’s xAI, but the loose-knit structures designed to regulate the industry more generally (1/3)
Grok’s Sexualized Images Test the Limits of AI Oversight
Despite global uproar over the generation of non-consensual explicit photos, Elon Musk has continued to downplay the issue.
www.bloomberg.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Grok’s ability to to produce sexualised images are not just a test for Elon Musk’s xAI, but the loose-knit structures designed to regulate the industry more generally (1/3)
Attempts by some conservative influencers to suggest that Greenlanders welcomed the prospect of a US takeover stand in stark relief to the sentiment on the ground in the semi-autonomous Danish territory
‘Yankee, Go Home’: Greenlanders Protest Trump’s Takeover Plans
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Attempts by some conservative influencers to suggest that Greenlanders welcomed the prospect of a US takeover stand in stark relief to the sentiment on the ground in the semi-autonomous Danish territory
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Did you see the claim from the Government in the House of Lords that "10.8 million families use X as their main news source"?
Well, the government has admitted it was wrong.
I investigated for Radio 4's More or Less - you can hear it here, starting at 14:55.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Well, the government has admitted it was wrong.
I investigated for Radio 4's More or Less - you can hear it here, starting at 14:55.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
More or Less - Have more than 100 private schools been forced to close because of VAT? - BBC Sounds
Tim Harford investigates closing schools, X users, Covid deaths and churchgoers
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Did you see the claim from the Government in the House of Lords that "10.8 million families use X as their main news source"?
Well, the government has admitted it was wrong.
I investigated for Radio 4's More or Less - you can hear it here, starting at 14:55.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Well, the government has admitted it was wrong.
I investigated for Radio 4's More or Less - you can hear it here, starting at 14:55.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Iran continues its brutal crackdown on protests sweeping the nation despite the threat of US intervention. The death toll has jumped to 2,500 according to activist groups and the internet blackout has reached its sixth day
Iran’s Death Toll Jumps as Tehran Shrugs Off Trump Threats
More than 2,500 people have been killed in Iranian protests that have swept the nation, activist groups said, as Tehran continued its crackdown despite US President Donald Trump’s threat of action ove...
www.bloomberg.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Iran continues its brutal crackdown on protests sweeping the nation despite the threat of US intervention. The death toll has jumped to 2,500 according to activist groups and the internet blackout has reached its sixth day
Authoritarian regimes around the world are suddenly questioning whether those Kremlin security guarantees are worth the paper they’re printed on
Russia’s Allies Complain Putin Was Nowhere When It Mattered Most
As President Vladimir Putin focuses his attentions on Russia’s war in Ukraine, his strategic allies around the world have been left feeling neglected — or worse.
www.bloomberg.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Authoritarian regimes around the world are suddenly questioning whether those Kremlin security guarantees are worth the paper they’re printed on
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12/13 This gives Russia, China, and others an easy excuse for their own aggression.
Whataboutism will explode. They will say: “If the US can do it, so can we.”
Reputation matters even to lawless powers. This makes their job easier
Whataboutism will explode. They will say: “If the US can do it, so can we.”
Reputation matters even to lawless powers. This makes their job easier
January 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
12/13 This gives Russia, China, and others an easy excuse for their own aggression.
Whataboutism will explode. They will say: “If the US can do it, so can we.”
Reputation matters even to lawless powers. This makes their job easier
Whataboutism will explode. They will say: “If the US can do it, so can we.”
Reputation matters even to lawless powers. This makes their job easier
Users on China’s equivalent of X saw the US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduró as a template for how their country should approach Taiwan
China Social Media Hails Trump’s Maduro Move as Taiwan Template
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with many users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing coul...
www.bloomberg.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Users on China’s equivalent of X saw the US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduró as a template for how their country should approach Taiwan
Venezuelan refugees around the world celebrated yesterday’s abduction of Nicolas Maduro, but Trump appears to be leaving his regime in place for now
Trump Snatches Maduro But Leaves His Regime in Charge for Now
Hours after President Donald Trump stunned the world by saying the US plans to “run” Venezuela, uncertainty over what that means and who is in charge loomed over the South American nation.
www.bloomberg.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Venezuelan refugees around the world celebrated yesterday’s abduction of Nicolas Maduro, but Trump appears to be leaving his regime in place for now
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Delcy Rodríguez, vice president of Venezuela under Nicolás Maduro before his capture by US forces, will work with the US to transition to a democratically elected government, President Donald Trump said
Venezuelan Vice President to Help US With Transition, Trump Says
Delcy Rodríguez, vice president of Venezuela under Nicolás Maduro before his capture by US forces Saturday, has been sworn in as president and will work with the US to transition to a democratically elected government, President Donald Trump said.
bloom.bg
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Delcy Rodríguez, vice president of Venezuela under Nicolás Maduro before his capture by US forces, will work with the US to transition to a democratically elected government, President Donald Trump said
Caribbean hot spots such as Barbados, Aruba and Puerto Rico all reported flight cancellations or delays following US military action in Venezuela
Flights Canceled Across Caribbean After US Raid in Venezuela
US military operations in Venezuela are upending travel in the Caribbean just as many vacationers are trying to get home from their winter breaks.
www.bloomberg.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Caribbean hot spots such as Barbados, Aruba and Puerto Rico all reported flight cancellations or delays following US military action in Venezuela
Users were able to create sexualised images of people - including minors - using Elon Musk's Grok for several days, with the French government accusing it of generating “clearly illegal” content without people’s consent
Grok Posts Sexual Images of Minors After ‘Lapses in Safeguards’
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has created sexualized images of people including minors on the social media platform X in response to user prompts in recent days, drawing rebuke from...
www.bloomberg.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Users were able to create sexualised images of people - including minors - using Elon Musk's Grok for several days, with the French government accusing it of generating “clearly illegal” content without people’s consent
I’ve already posted a version of this on Threads but in 2026 I want to write more about tabletop RPGs, collectible card games and gaming more generally.
Do get in touch if you are doing something cool in the space and/or just want to chat another games more generally.
DM for email, Signal etc.
Do get in touch if you are doing something cool in the space and/or just want to chat another games more generally.
DM for email, Signal etc.
December 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I’ve already posted a version of this on Threads but in 2026 I want to write more about tabletop RPGs, collectible card games and gaming more generally.
Do get in touch if you are doing something cool in the space and/or just want to chat another games more generally.
DM for email, Signal etc.
Do get in touch if you are doing something cool in the space and/or just want to chat another games more generally.
DM for email, Signal etc.
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Exclusive: A year after Tenet Media was busted for funneling Russian money to MAGA pundits like Benny Johnson and Tim Pool, a Trump administration effort involving State and the FBI has welcomed Tenet's founders back into the US. @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet
Tenet Media’s Lauren Chen is back—even though the illegal-influence and money-laundering investigation remains open.
www.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Exclusive: A year after Tenet Media was busted for funneling Russian money to MAGA pundits like Benny Johnson and Tim Pool, a Trump administration effort involving State and the FBI has welcomed Tenet's founders back into the US. @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Washington DC as both a changed woman and exactly the same person she was when she was first elected.
Great read from the New York Times 👇
Great read from the New York Times 👇
‘I Was Just So Naïve’: Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Break With Trump
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Washington DC as both a changed woman and exactly the same person she was when she was first elected.
Great read from the New York Times 👇
Great read from the New York Times 👇
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2025 was brutal for games media, but I'm seeing some glimmers of hope as worker-owned sites like @aftermath.site, @rascal.news, and @giantbomb.bsky.social have carved out vital spaces in the games community.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
December 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
2025 was brutal for games media, but I'm seeing some glimmers of hope as worker-owned sites like @aftermath.site, @rascal.news, and @giantbomb.bsky.social have carved out vital spaces in the games community.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
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‘It’s going into very good hands’: CD Projekt is selling GOG to its co-founder, Michał Kiciński.
vgc.news/news/its-goi...
vgc.news/news/its-goi...
‘It’s going into very good hands’: CD Projekt is selling GOG | VGC
Co-founder Michał Kiciński says GOG will uphold its values of “freedom, independence, and a genuine sense of ownership”…
vgc.news
December 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
‘It’s going into very good hands’: CD Projekt is selling GOG to its co-founder, Michał Kiciński.
vgc.news/news/its-goi...
vgc.news/news/its-goi...
In a second call with Trump in as many days, Putin said that he would revise his negotiating position on Ukraine in response to an alleged drone attack on one of his residences
Trump, Putin Held ‘Positive Call’ on Ukraine, White House Says
A call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, coming after fresh US talks with Ukraine, raised new questions over the prospects for a peace deal as the Kremlin signaled new complications.
www.bloomberg.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
In a second call with Trump in as many days, Putin said that he would revise his negotiating position on Ukraine in response to an alleged drone attack on one of his residences
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Just write what you know. If you just write "what you know", you've got three words, and no matter how many times you repeat it, it's still going to be a crappy story.
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Just write what you know. If you just write "what you know", you've got three words, and no matter how many times you repeat it, it's still going to be a crappy story.
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1. Unless you are specifically trying to make a competitive deck, doing something less efficient but fun is better than making a swiss watch that will destroy everyone else in the group.
2. Mana acceleration is somewhat mandatory, but as with part one, you don't need the perfect set.
2. Mana acceleration is somewhat mandatory, but as with part one, you don't need the perfect set.
December 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
1. Unless you are specifically trying to make a competitive deck, doing something less efficient but fun is better than making a swiss watch that will destroy everyone else in the group.
2. Mana acceleration is somewhat mandatory, but as with part one, you don't need the perfect set.
2. Mana acceleration is somewhat mandatory, but as with part one, you don't need the perfect set.
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In late 2020 a Chinese man called Guan Heng travelled to Xinjiang with our BuzzFeed map of detention facilities to provide ground truth for our work - he provided the first corroborating evidence for many sites.
He escaped to the US - then ICE detained him.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
He escaped to the US - then ICE detained him.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
ICE Holding Chinese Man Who Documented Uyghur Camps
Heng Guan is awaiting an immigration hearing on Monday that could lead to his removal from the U.S. and ultimately land him back in China, according to his lawyer and a New York-based activist group.
www.wsj.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In late 2020 a Chinese man called Guan Heng travelled to Xinjiang with our BuzzFeed map of detention facilities to provide ground truth for our work - he provided the first corroborating evidence for many sites.
He escaped to the US - then ICE detained him.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
He escaped to the US - then ICE detained him.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...