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US health ministry calls on employees to respond to Musk anyway

'US Department of Health calls on officials to respond to email from Elon Musk about cuts at federal government. Food and Drug Administration and health department employees must respond by midnight, with coordination from executives and at high levels of generality to protect privacy.'

March 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

'US halts carrying out cyber attacks on Russia for now'

US government temporarily halts cyber operations against Russia amidst diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war and improve relations with Russia. Experts raise concerns over US digital defenses and Ukraine's vulnerability to cyber attacks.

March 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Opposition wants to do more for Ukraine, Schoof also wants to keep coalition parties on board

Opposition asks cabinet for more support to Ukraine after US withdrawal, while coalition parties are divided over possible military and financial aid.

March 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Amsterdam's last carnival society quits: 'Evening with a raw edge'

The only remaining carnival association in Amsterdam, d'Osseknarren from Osdorp, held their final celebration after 53 years due to financial struggles, leaving their 135 members without a carnival home in the city. Despite not fitting in, the association's treasurer, Josje Stroethoff, insists they always made it a great party.

March 2, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Signal boss: 'We will never share data from our users'

Signal, an alternative to apps from tech giants that have rallied behind Trump, is growing rapidly as users are concerned about privacy. Despite growth and opposition from big companies, top woman Whittaker remains committed to user privacy, with the motto privacy above all else.

March 2, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

At 4 seconds a day, Nina Gantz fiddled her way to an Oscar nomination

In her animation, cinematographer Gantz tells the story of three miniatures trying to survive after the death of the host of their children's program. With each frame handmade, the film brings a unique blend of tragedy and humor and is now nominated for an Oscar.