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Kimi Antonelli, with a lead of 84 points, can theoretically secure the Formula 1 title in the next race in the United States, although it is more likely that the decision will only be made in Mexico, depending on the results of other drivers. #Formule1 #KimiAntonelli #Mercedes (translated)

Saudi Arabia has reported that an unknown projectile has hit a terminal at Riyadh airport again, a day after a deadly attack that claimed twelve lives, according to the international coalition fighting against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. #MiddenOosten #SaoediArabië #HouthiRebellen (translated)

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into five television networks - ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News - for their temporary suspension of joint reporting from the White House, according to the New York Times. #LibertéDeLaPresse #JusticeAméricaine #BoycottDesMédias (translated)

Carine Knapen wrote that Starlink had cut off all internet in Ukraine and that Elon Musk thought Zelensky had gone too far. According to Knapen, Zelensky was furious and the EU would undoubtedly be as well. She suggested that Zelensky could not fire rockets or control drones without internet. Knapen wondered whether Ursula would take measures against X again. https://t.co/qrXOStV9Ik #Oekraïne #Starlink #ElonMusk (translated)

Max von Kreyfelt proposed a compulsory integration course for D66 in his column. According to him, the party spoke excellent Dutch, but still needed to learn how to deal with people who have different beliefs. He referred to Jan Paternotte, who mentioned the Renaissanceschool associated with Forum for Democracy in the Chamber and asked for stricter rules for new schools. According to Von Kreyfelt, Rob Jetten had advocated for a swift evaluation and possible legislative changes. The proposed course would, according to Von Kreyfelt, include lessons on civil rights, freedom of education, diversity, democracy, and equal rights. He wrote that citizens should be allowed to think independently and vote for other parties, and that a political background in itself was not an offense. Regarding Jetten's statements on October 9 about taking stronger action against certain schools and online channels where, in his view, young people were learning incorrect ideas about equal rights, Von Kreyfelt noted that Jetten had not mentioned the Renaissanceschool. As an exam task, Von Kreyfelt described a parent who wanted to pass on different beliefs to their child than D66. According to him, a student would succeed with an answer that did not involve inspection, improvement processes, or legislative changes. He concluded that D66 needed to learn that a free society also existed without its permission. #Inburgering #Diversiteit #Democratie (translated)

Mirjam152 challenged the reasoning that a lower VAT rate cost the government a lot of money. She compared it to the income a landlord misses out on by asking for a lower rent and sarcastically suggested that the VAT should then be raised to 30 percent and inheritance and gift taxes to 100 percent. According to her, people were already paying more than enough tax. The researchers defended a higher VAT rate for, among others, hairdressers, bicycle mechanics, and plasterers with the argument that a tight labor market could make services more expensive due to insufficient staff availability. Mirjam152 called that reasoning flawed and accused the researchers of having a political agenda and pandering to the government and the cabinet. #BTW #Belastingen #Overheid (translated)