Marco Devillers
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Likes to shuffle bits. Shares and/or likes don't mean endorse but mean interesting to me. Programming languages enthusiast. https://egel-lang.github.io
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Meet RoBeetle, the insect-size microbot that can climb, crawl, and carry heavy objects—and is powered by alcohol.
Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LeKEs3 #ScienceMagArchives
Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LeKEs3 #ScienceMagArchives
December 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Meet RoBeetle, the insect-size microbot that can climb, crawl, and carry heavy objects—and is powered by alcohol.
Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LeKEs3 #ScienceMagArchives
Learn more: https://scim.ag/3LeKEs3 #ScienceMagArchives
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Trump dag 343: Trump zegt dat ‘Rusland wil dat Oekraïne slaagt’; critici verbijsterd, onderzoek kinderziekenhuis wegens transgenderzorg, gevangenen Alligator Alcatraz mogelijk gedrogeerd, 3 op de 4 Amerikanen bezuinigt om boodschappen te kunnen betalen: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-34...
Trump dag 343: Trump zegt dat 'Rusland wil dat Oekraïne slaagt'; critici verbijsterd, Kennedy start onderzoek naar kinderziekenhuis wegens transgenderzorg, gevangenen Alligator Alcatraz mogelijk gedro...
Nieuwe besluiten van Trump en consorten, en nieuwe fallout. Een overzicht van dag 343. – Het ministerie van Volksgezondheid start […]
reportersonline.nl
December 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Trump dag 343: Trump zegt dat ‘Rusland wil dat Oekraïne slaagt’; critici verbijsterd, onderzoek kinderziekenhuis wegens transgenderzorg, gevangenen Alligator Alcatraz mogelijk gedrogeerd, 3 op de 4 Amerikanen bezuinigt om boodschappen te kunnen betalen: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-34...
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2025 IN MARKETS* 📈📉📈🧵
1. People came into the year pretty bullish on US stocks and $ (because Trump)
US stocks soar more than 20% for second year in a row
www.ft.com/content/b413...
Dollar surges against euro and sterling
www.ft.com/content/e572...
*focusing on big markets in US and Europe
1. People came into the year pretty bullish on US stocks and $ (because Trump)
US stocks soar more than 20% for second year in a row
www.ft.com/content/b413...
Dollar surges against euro and sterling
www.ft.com/content/e572...
*focusing on big markets in US and Europe
US stocks soar more than 20% for second year in a row
Investor excitement over AI helps Big Tech once again drive gains in blue-chip S&P 500
www.ft.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
2025 IN MARKETS* 📈📉📈🧵
1. People came into the year pretty bullish on US stocks and $ (because Trump)
US stocks soar more than 20% for second year in a row
www.ft.com/content/b413...
Dollar surges against euro and sterling
www.ft.com/content/e572...
*focusing on big markets in US and Europe
1. People came into the year pretty bullish on US stocks and $ (because Trump)
US stocks soar more than 20% for second year in a row
www.ft.com/content/b413...
Dollar surges against euro and sterling
www.ft.com/content/e572...
*focusing on big markets in US and Europe
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An Oklahoma man doing target practice with a handgun fatally shot a woman who was sitting with two children on a neighboring front porch on Thursday, the authorities said.
Man Charged in Fatal Shooting During Backyard Target Practice
The Oklahoma man had bought himself a Glock .45 handgun for Christmas and was shooting at an energy drink can when a woman nearby was fatally struck, officials said.
nyti.ms
December 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
An Oklahoma man doing target practice with a handgun fatally shot a woman who was sitting with two children on a neighboring front porch on Thursday, the authorities said.
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“The meeting will take place in the main dining room of Mar-a-Lago. Press is invited.”
December 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“The meeting will take place in the main dining room of Mar-a-Lago. Press is invited.”
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet President Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the latest draft of a peace plan on Sunday, while Russia continued to pound his country.
Ukraine agreed to “many different compromises” in the 20-point plan.
Ukraine agreed to “many different compromises” in the 20-point plan.
Zelensky to meet Trump as Russia continues to pound Ukraine
Zelensky will visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss raising pressure on Russia, security guarantees and investment in postwar reconstruction.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet President Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the latest draft of a peace plan on Sunday, while Russia continued to pound his country.
Ukraine agreed to “many different compromises” in the 20-point plan.
Ukraine agreed to “many different compromises” in the 20-point plan.
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Japanese births set to fall below lowest official forecasts in 2025 ft.trib.al/9dKnz3a
Japanese births set to fall below lowest official forecasts in 2025
Demographers warn new births to hit lowest level since records began in 1899 as population crisis deepens
ft.trib.al
December 28, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Japanese births set to fall below lowest official forecasts in 2025 ft.trib.al/9dKnz3a
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China's finance ministry says fiscal policies will be more 'proactive' in 2026 reut.rs/4qfLh49
China's finance ministry says fiscal policies will be more 'proactive' in 2026
China's finance ministry on Sunday said fiscal policies will be more proactive next year, reiterating its focus on domestic demand, technological innovation and a social safety net.
reut.rs
December 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
China's finance ministry says fiscal policies will be more 'proactive' in 2026 reut.rs/4qfLh49
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Trump dag 342: Jazzmuzikant die optreden in Kennedy Center annuleerde aangeklaagd voor 1 miljoen, Miller twittert over Amerikaanse uitvindingen die migratie-achtergrond blijken te hebben, aangevallen dorp Nigeria kende geen terreuractiviteiten: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-34...
Trump dag 342: Jazzmuzikant die optreden in Kennedy Center annuleerde aangeklaagd voor 1 miljoen, Miller twittert over Amerikaanse uitvindingen die juist migratie-achtergrond blijken te hebben, Border...
Nieuwe besluiten van Trump en consorten, en nieuwe fallout. Een overzicht van dag 342. – Trump post op social media […]
reportersonline.nl
December 28, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Trump dag 342: Jazzmuzikant die optreden in Kennedy Center annuleerde aangeklaagd voor 1 miljoen, Miller twittert over Amerikaanse uitvindingen die migratie-achtergrond blijken te hebben, aangevallen dorp Nigeria kende geen terreuractiviteiten: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-34...
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JD VANCE THINKS BRITAIN & FRANCE ARE AMERICAS LIKELY ENEMIES.
The world is getting bizarrely screwed with this kind of bull being spewed out.
The world is getting bizarrely screwed with this kind of bull being spewed out.
December 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
JD VANCE THINKS BRITAIN & FRANCE ARE AMERICAS LIKELY ENEMIES.
The world is getting bizarrely screwed with this kind of bull being spewed out.
The world is getting bizarrely screwed with this kind of bull being spewed out.
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We have just touched base with several leaders ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy on peace talks.
December 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We have just touched base with several leaders ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy on peace talks.
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2025 proved that Europe cannot be complacent on security.
Defence readiness is no longer optional. Security is our shared responsibility.
We delivered this year ↓
Defence readiness is no longer optional. Security is our shared responsibility.
We delivered this year ↓
December 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
2025 proved that Europe cannot be complacent on security.
Defence readiness is no longer optional. Security is our shared responsibility.
We delivered this year ↓
Defence readiness is no longer optional. Security is our shared responsibility.
We delivered this year ↓
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According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the sanctions entail freezing the companies’ assets in China and banning individuals and organisations from accessing them.
China sanctions 20 US defence companies over arms sales to Taiwan
According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the sanctions entail freezing the companies’ assets in China and banning individuals and organisations from accessing them.
l.euronews.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the sanctions entail freezing the companies’ assets in China and banning individuals and organisations from accessing them.
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Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption
https://www.byteseu.com/1660736/
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow Friday to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies and discuss efforts to end the …
https://www.byteseu.com/1660736/
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow Friday to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies and discuss efforts to end the …
Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption - Bytes Europe
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow Friday to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies and discuss efforts to
www.byteseu.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption
https://www.byteseu.com/1660736/
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow Friday to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies and discuss efforts to end the …
https://www.byteseu.com/1660736/
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow Friday to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies and discuss efforts to end the …
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Trump dag 341: Patel wil FBI-hoofdkantoor sluiten, Justitie wil filmen immigratieraids vervolgen wegens ‘binnenlands terrorisme’, Trump noemt Epsteinonderzoek heksenjacht: ‘When do they say NO MORE?’, wil marmeren armleuningen in Kennedy Center: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-34...
Trump dag 341: Patel wil FBI-hoofdkantoor sluiten, Justitie wil filmen immigratieraids vervolgen wegens 'binnenlands terrorisme', Trump noemt Epsteinonderzoek heksenjacht: 'When do they say NO MORE?',...
Nieuwe besluiten van Trump en consorten, en nieuwe fallout. Een overzicht van dag 341. – Oekraïense officials melden dat Trump […]
reportersonline.nl
December 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Trump dag 341: Patel wil FBI-hoofdkantoor sluiten, Justitie wil filmen immigratieraids vervolgen wegens ‘binnenlands terrorisme’, Trump noemt Epsteinonderzoek heksenjacht: ‘When do they say NO MORE?’, wil marmeren armleuningen in Kennedy Center: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-34...
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My son bought me what I thought was a drill. Turned out to be a toblerone gaffer-taped to a bottle of Bailey’s.
December 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
My son bought me what I thought was a drill. Turned out to be a toblerone gaffer-taped to a bottle of Bailey’s.
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Today the greatest threat to liberalism comes from within Western democracies. How did the world get to this point? Find out with our interactive timeline
Liberalism: A brief history
From Locke and the “social contract” to Rawls and the “veil of ignorance”, here are the people, ideas and world-shaking events that made liberalism what it is, and isn't, today
econ.st
December 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Today the greatest threat to liberalism comes from within Western democracies. How did the world get to this point? Find out with our interactive timeline
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy reut.rs/4scF61W
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday that she is expecting a second child, a girl due in May.
reut.rs
December 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy reut.rs/4scF61W
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ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
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"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte rejected proposals for independent European security structures, insisting the EU does not need to break from the US on defence matters despite calls from senior European politicians."
@euronews.com
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NATO chief Rutte rejects calls for EU defence independence from US
In an interview published Thursday, NATO secretary general dismissed proposals for European-led forces in Ukraine, saying the transatlantic partnership remains essential for collective security.
www.euronews.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte rejected proposals for independent European security structures, insisting the EU does not need to break from the US on defence matters despite calls from senior European politicians."
@euronews.com
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
@euronews.com
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RT @mazmhussain.bsky.social "The U.S. crackdown on Latin America is largely about pushing China out of the neighborhood and pivoting to a strategy of hemispheric defense instead of trying to contain China on its own turf. The trends in the below map in Latin America are unacceptable to Washington:
December 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
RT @mazmhussain.bsky.social "The U.S. crackdown on Latin America is largely about pushing China out of the neighborhood and pivoting to a strategy of hemispheric defense instead of trying to contain China on its own turf. The trends in the below map in Latin America are unacceptable to Washington:
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Trump dag 339: Trump wil 80.000 immigranten in industriële magazijnen vasthouden, miljoen extra Epstein documenten gevonden, Miller wil ontslag 60 Minutes medewerkers, ’tarief’ voor gratie 1 miljoen, 50 procent Project 2025 geïmplementeerd: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-33...
Trump dag 339: Trump wil 80.000 immigranten in industriële magazijnen vasthouden, miljoen extra Epstein documenten gevonden, deal met Palau voor 75 gedeporteerden, Miller wil ontslag 60 Minutes medewe...
Nieuwe besluiten van Trump en consorten, en nieuwe fallout. Een overzicht van dag 339. – De Trump-regering wil volgens interne […]
reportersonline.nl
December 25, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Trump dag 339: Trump wil 80.000 immigranten in industriële magazijnen vasthouden, miljoen extra Epstein documenten gevonden, Miller wil ontslag 60 Minutes medewerkers, ’tarief’ voor gratie 1 miljoen, 50 procent Project 2025 geïmplementeerd: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-33...
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The Justice Department said it found over a million more pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents, extending the time it will take for a full release. A law passed by Congress gave the department a deadline of last Friday to release the files. nyti.ms/49rG0QL
A Million More Epstein Documents Have Been Found, Justice Dept. Says
Democratic lawmakers, who had criticized the Justice Department’s release of the material, accused the Trump administration of violating the law mandating the release of the files.
nyti.ms
December 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Justice Department said it found over a million more pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents, extending the time it will take for a full release. A law passed by Congress gave the department a deadline of last Friday to release the files. nyti.ms/49rG0QL
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This is genuinely horrifying. Fact-free far-right agitprop given accolades by credible media across the political spectrum.
Congratulations to Stephen Macedo & Frances Lee, whose book In Covid's Wake has been recognized as:
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
This is genuinely horrifying. Fact-free far-right agitprop given accolades by credible media across the political spectrum.
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Rather than shuttling detainees around the country to wherever detention space is available, ICE aims to speed up deportations by renovating industrial warehouses to hold more than 80,000 immigrant detainees at a time, according to a draft solicitation. https://wapo.st/4aqyir8
December 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Rather than shuttling detainees around the country to wherever detention space is available, ICE aims to speed up deportations by renovating industrial warehouses to hold more than 80,000 immigrant detainees at a time, according to a draft solicitation. https://wapo.st/4aqyir8