Ethiopia and Eritrea have broken off their diplomatic relations after Ethiopia accused Eritrea of supporting the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which increases the risk of a new war in the Horn of Africa. (translated)
Homelessness is rising because of bad FF/FG housing policy. Not enough social homes. Cuts to prevention schemes. Delays to action plans. It dosent have to be this way. It’s time for a different approach as outlined in SFs 12 point plan to end long term homelessness by 2030. https://t.co/tgwiXNNi05 #Homelessness #HousingPolicy #SocialHousing #IE
A recent study shows that persistently elevated CRP levels in the blood can increase the risk of heart failure, particularly in people with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. (translated)
We also need a special focus on the younger generation. Rising obesity, nicotine use and other risk factors are serious concerns. Prevention must start early, with better awareness, healthier choices and the right tools to protect health for the future. #SaludInfantil #Prevención #EstiloDeVidaSaludable #Nospecificcountrycodesarementionedinthetweet.
Obese people had a higher risk of severe COVID courses during the Corona period. (translated)
Chaos Rising in the information space. Starting to feel like you have no idea what is going on..? There’s going to be a whole lot of this as the crisis hits. 🎪 https://t.co/tYEf9nWYyz #Chaos #Crisis #Information #Nocountrycodesfound.
It's not about a 'rich' country or wealthy citizens. It's about young people who save or invest in the hope that they can one day have a chance at their own home. Keep in mind that the median has 15,000 euros in investments and investors with an asset of 10,000 euros already have to start paying taxes, whereas that was previously 57,000. These are the ordinary Dutch citizens. The investors, the entrepreneurs, the employees. People who work hard, take risks, and create jobs. These are people who are considering leaving because they do not see the Dutch government as a reliable partner. You should be ashamed of that. Now try to keep the welfare state standing. The Laffer Curve in full effect. (translated)
Despite significant improvements in the safety of civil aviation since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the danger from accidental missile launches and other threats, such as hijackings and terrorist acts, remains a relevant risk for flight passengers. (translated)
Hundreds, possibly thousands of Dutch women and minors have been secretly filmed in recent months with a smart camera glasses, leading to the cessation of their sale by various organizations and companies and the advice from NOC*NSF to ban such glasses due to the seriousness of the violation of privacy and the increased risk of sexual abuse. (translated)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into AI risks at the companies Anthropic and OpenAI, following reports of security incidents and malfunctioning AI systems. (translated)
After the reunification, only 17 percent of East Germans continued to work in the same profession as before 1989, which brought about a drastic professional upheaval with opportunities and risks for many. (translated)
"Ja būs nepieciešamība un ja mūsu dalībvalstis tam piekritīs, mēs esam gatavi rīkoties, lai risinātu pašreizējās un nākotnes tirgus problēmas. Ja redzēsim, ka problēmas ar piegādēm ir daudz lielākas un turpināsies vēl kādu laiku, un ja visas mūsu dalībvalstis par to vienosies, mēs varam atbrīvot daļu no stratēģiskajām naftas rezervēm. Taču pašlaik tas nav galvenais jautājums Starptautiskās enerģētikas aģentūras dienaskārtībā. Mēs izskatām visas rīcības iespējas,"Starptautiskās enerģētikas aģentūras vadītājs Fatihs Birols sacīja, ka vajadzības gadījumā tirgū varētu palaist stratēģiskās naftas rezerves, lai mīkstinātu piegāžu problēmas un samazinātu cenu. #energoresursi #enerģijascenām #EiropasSavienība
The European Union is seeking solutions to limit the increase in energy resource prices ahead of the upcoming winter, as rising prices affect consumers, given the dependence on imported resources and the anticipated US plans regarding restrictions on diesel fuel exports. (translated)
In the podcast 'It's Not That Simple', Marike Stellinga and Maarten Schinkel investigate the risks of circular financing between large AI companies, chipmakers, and data center builders, and they raise questions about the valuations of companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, which are estimated to be very high despite a lack of profit. (translated)
The article by Fabian Sommavilla addresses the risks and possible interference of artificial intelligence in a potential nuclear war, particularly concerning Russia's modernization of its nuclear command post. (translated)
As September ends, I reflect on conversations at G20, in Europe, and #UNGA81 in New York. We discussed Europe's future, AI's potential to boost productivity, and the need to strengthen resilience amid rising uncertainty. In all, cooperation remains a powerful tool for growth. https://t.co/tPb6Z7Pmvq #G20 #AI #Cooperation #EU #US
Why were there 2 extra pilots on board the FlyDubai aircraft this morning? Because flight routes due to the unrest in the Middle East run the risk of being diverted and the original pilots may then exceed the permitted number of flight hours. Other pilots must then be able to fly the aircraft to the destination. That measure saved more than 170 lives today. (translated)
PVV Member of Parliament van Dijck makes mincemeat of the worthless proposals of this useless cabinet that leaves the Dutch out in the cold, raises taxes and personal risk, and refuses to implement a stop on asylum seekers! 💪 (translated)
The article analyzes why, despite alarming warnings about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, such as those from Bill Gates, there are few serious regulations demanded in the tech industry and politics, while the risks are ultimately borne by society as a whole. (translated)
Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche has commissioned the state energy company Sefe to store eight terawatt-hours of natural gas by December 15, 2026, in order to increase stocks in light of geopolitical risks and strengthen the resilience of Germany's gas supply before winter. (translated)
