The U.S. government cut billions of dollars in subsidies in October 2025 to states that did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. According to court documents reported by The New York Times and NBC, these cancellations were based solely on the political affiliation of the states.
Travelers driving abroad face significant price variations in both fuel and electricity costs depending on the destination. Consequently, driving an electric vehicle is not consistently cheaper than using traditional fuel in all vacation countries.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service confiscated a record 433 million euros in criminal assets and goods in 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the total value of seizures has increased.
The Pride Walk, a protest for queer inclusion and solidarity, is taking place today in Amsterdam. Participants gathered at Dam Square at 11:00 AM before marching towards Vondelpark, which has been renamed Pride Park for the event.
Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the future of AI-generated films in his weekly column, Schermtijd. He specifically examines the perspective of director Neill Blomkamp on whether AI can create meaningful cinematic experiences.