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Amy Ruckes

@amyruckes.bsky.social
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Policy Analyst | M.A @UniHeidelberg | Milton Wolf Emerging Scholar | Focused on trade policy, diplomatic affairs, hybrid tactics, and civil-military relations | she/her | Posts my own

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Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft @hiigberlin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Today, Matthias Kettemann joins the @dlr-de.bsky.social quantum initiative in Düsseldorf to ask: Who governs quantum & by what values? In a salon talk & presentation, he explores how we can shape good, fair & responsible global rules for this emerging field. 👉 Full agenda: qci.dlr.de/en/workshop-...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
“By simply pointing their dish at different satellites and spending months interpreting the obscure—but unprotected—signals they received from them, the researchers assembled an alarming collection of private data” @wired.com www.wired.com/story/satell...
wired.com
Satellites Are Leaking the World’s Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data
With just $800 in basic equipment, researchers found a stunning variety of data—including thousands of T-Mobile users’ calls and texts and even US military communications—sent by satellites unencrypte...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
“Historisch gesehen hat keine Sprache in Europa ein geographisch so weit sich erstreckendes Verbreitungsgebiet – von Süddänemark bis an die Wolga.” www.welt.de/kultur/artic...
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Bericht zur Lage: Deutsch ist immer noch die am weitesten verbreitete Sprache in Europa - WELT
Der vierte „Bericht zur Lage der deutschen Sprache“ untersucht den Status des Deutschen auf dem Kontinent, wo 94 Prozent aller Deutschsprecher leben. Gute Nachrichten gibt es aus Ungarn und Rumänien. ...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
“Much of the atomic fear stoked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has focused on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant…But Ukraine has a long list of vulnerable nuclear facilities, like reactors for research or power generation..,and storage sites for spent fuel.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/w...
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Nuclear Sites Dotted Across Ukraine Pose Threat of Radiation Disaster
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 03/08/2025
Secretary General Antonio Guterres is slashing more than $700 million in spending and laying plans to overhaul the United Nations as the US pulls back support
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UN Lays Out Survival Plan as Trump Threatens to Slash Funding
Secretary General Antonio Guterres is slashing more than $700 million in spending and laying plans to overhaul the United Nations as its largest sponsor, the US, pulls back support.
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 03/08/2025
'The etymology of “vocation” can be traced to the Latin verb vocare meaning “to call”. In essence, we discern our vocation by what we recognise as the calling for our lives,' says Enuma Okoro: on.ft.com/450Ltfp
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
“The unmanned aerial vehicle that crossed into Lithuania from Belarus on Monday has been discovered at the Gaižiūnai training ground in the Jonava District, central Lithuania.” www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
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Drone from Belarus discovered after four days of search in central Lithuania
The unmanned aerial vehicle that crossed into Lithuania from Belarus on Monday has been discovered at the Gaižiūnai trai...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"If UK companies won contracts funded by Safe money, the UK government must pay a percentage into the fund to help balance out the economic benefit of the contracts." www.ft.com/content/1982...
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EU will make UK pay to join €150bn defence fund
Boost to British businesses from contracts won through Safe project will require London to make financial contribution, diplomats say
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"This is the first time a Commission representative has explicitly confirmed that the 40-year-old rule restricting the Framework Programmes to projects with civilian applications will be scrapped." sciencebusiness.net/news/dual-us...
sciencebusiness.net
Horizon Europe will be ‘dual use by default,’ Zaharieva says
Dual-use projects will be supported across the whole of the next Horizon Europe programme, and not just under the European Innovation Council (EIC), as previously announced.“Like all parts of the futu...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"Even von der Leyen’s team of commissioners hadn’t been aware of the overall figures until a few hours earlier." www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
politico.eu
The muddled €1.8 trillion EU budget launch that exposes von der Leyen’s weaknesses
Simmering internal criticism of the European Commission president came to the boil over a messy, confused and secretive spending plan that highlighted divisions and revealed political fragilities.
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"Microsoft on Saturday issued an alert about active attacks on SharePoint servers. It said that SharePoint Online in Microsoft 365, which is in the cloud, was not hit by the zero day exploit." www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Microsoft server hack likely single actor, thousands of firms now vulnerable, researchers say
A global attack on Microsoft server software used by thousands of government agencies and businesses to share documents within organisations is likely the work of a single actor, a cybersecurity researcher said on Monday.
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"Bloomberg reported that the administration is pushing Serbia and other Balkan nations to take in migrants deported from the US. Serbia’s authorities have not commented on the proposal." balkaninsight.com/2025/06/11/k...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"Germany is indirectly liable for around € 262 bn under the NextGenerationEU recovery fund. This burden arises from grants, guarantees and loans for which Germany shares responsibility. So far, the scale of these commitments has been underestimated in public debate." www.zew.de/en/zew/news/...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"Handelsblatt notes that a formal deficit procedure against Germany later this year cannot be ruled out, especially when the 2026 budget is submitted in autumn." europeannewsroom.com/germany-reac...
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Germany reaches agreement with EU Commission on 2025–29 spending plan
In addition to its spending plan for the next four years, Germany is expected to unveil its budget for 2026 later this year.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
That's why your national security doctrines require urgent revision," Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine said at the leading international LANDEURO conference on European land forces, held in Wiesbaden, Germany.
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
“Production will likely have to be simplified and slowed over the coming years, while Russia will be forced to accept reduced quality of outputs and will suffer from ‘innovation stagnation’ in its technological research and development.”
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
"The long-term defence industry programme, EDIP, and the innovation programme, the EDF, would fall under the €451 billion so-called European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), a new umbrella structure unifying up to 14 existing budget lines." www.euractiv.com/section/defe...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
"A recent Eurobarometer poll showed EU citizens are not exactly eager to spend money on defence, despite growing warnings from NATO and the EU about the risk of future conflicts. Fewer than one in four people (23%) want the EU to use its funds for military purposes." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
"Spain must carefully align its national defence strategy with the EU’s Readiness 2030 initiatives to maintain its role as a key player in EU defence and industrial cooperation." www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/policy-pa...
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The defence dilemma: can Spain ride Europe’s defence revival?
What are the main strategic, technological, and regulatory changes in the EU's defence policy, and what is Spain's position on these developments?
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 09/07/2025
Pre-bunking, a method akin to vaccination, trains people to spot and resist misinformation. A behavioral scientist explains why group-based approaches may be key to maintaining resistance over time: theconversation.com/misinformati...
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Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it
Mass psychogenic illness has happened throughout history, but social media makes it more likely to spread.
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
“Several planned cross-border projects are positioned to not only supply clean energy to Europe, but also to strengthen political cooperation, attract foreign investment, and spur economic development in partner regions.”
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
A single foreign policy officer, Elbridge Colby, “prompted last week’s decision…to halt shipments of some air defense missiles to Ukraine, which caught many Trump allies and lawmakers off guard” www.politico.eu/article/pent...
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Pentagon policy chief’s rogue decisions have irked US allies and the Trump administration
Even for an administration with a knack for moving fast and breaking things, Elbridge Colby’s moves at the Pentagon have caused frustration and friction.
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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Ukraine is moving closer to NATO even without formal membership. Two Ukrainian mine countermeasure vessels, Cherkasy and Chernihiv, passed the Alliance’s Level 1 certification This means the ships are now officially recognized as NATO-standard euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/05/u...
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Ukraine is becoming naval power: two ships pass NATO certification
Two Ukrainian vessels have officially become interoperable with NATO standards, and Ukraine's Marine Corps is now the largest in Europe.
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
‘Before his discussion with Mr. Trump, Mr. Putin talked with Russian business executives, who articulated a desire to cooperate with the US on film production to promote “traditional values close to us and the Trump administration,” Trump said he liked the idea.’ www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/u...
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Trump Says Call With Putin Yields No Progress on Ukraine Cease-Fire
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
‘For russia, cinema—fully controlled by the state—has traditionally been a powerful propaganda tool. The russian Ministry of Culture has approved state funding for 2025 to support films about war, “russian traditional values,” and “russia’s foreign policy victories.”’ cpd.gov.ua/en/internati...
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How russia Leverages Cinema to Spread Its Propaganda | Центр протидії дезінформації
ru-propaganda is spreading information about expanding joint film production with certain foreign countries, presenting it as a victory over the “cancellati ...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
“The targeting of Pride events is part of a larger wave of radicalization within German society that is particularly affecting the country’s youth, authorities say.” www.politico.eu/article/germ...
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
This study’s findings demonstrate that EU Cohesion Policy significantly shapes local voting behaviour. EU money and mayors: does Cohesion Policy affect local electoral outcomes? academic.oup.com/joeg/advance...
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EU money and mayors: does Cohesion Policy affect local electoral outcomes?
Abstract. The EU Cohesion Policy, with its capacity to shape the socio-economic development of European regions and cities, also holds the potential to inf
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/06/2025
Iran could begin producing enriched uranium again in “a matter of months,” the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said, as damage caused by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities was “severe” but not “total.”
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Iran could resume uranium enrichment in ‘months,’ says IAEA chief
“It is clear that there has been severe damage, but it’s not total damage,” head of U.N. nuclear watchdog tells CBS.
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European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
On 28–29 June 1985, the European Council adopted the EU flag as the official emblem of the European Communities, the predecessor of the European Union. Today, its circle of twelve stars still stands for unity, equality and harmony — when they are needed most.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 13/06/2025
⚡️ Iran reportedly launches over 100 drones at Israel in response to air strikes. Iranian drones will take several hours to reach their targets, and the Israel Defense Forces are working to shoot them down, IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said.
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Iran reportedly launches over 100 drones at Israel in response to air strikes
Iranian drones will take several hours to reach their targets, and the Israeli Defense Forces are working to shoot them down, IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said.
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François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
I fear that this operation will incentivise rather than deter Iranian efforts to cross the nuclear threshold working from its deeper enrichment and weaponisation sites (eg Fordoz). Hoping I'm wromg.
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 13/06/2025
Slashing government R&D (Research and Development) isn’t just a budget cut – it’s a blow to U.S. innovation and long-term growth. A recent study finds that federal science funding has driven over 20% of productivity gains since WWII. buff.ly/dPSrknT #innovation #science #USPolitics
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Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise
Government R&D encompasses all innovative work the government directly pays for, regardless of who does it.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/06/2025
Russia launched 499 drones and missiles overnight, Ukraine said on Monday, the largest air assault of the war as Moscow intensifies attacks and peace talks stall.
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Ukraine Says Russia Launched 499 Missiles and Drones in Biggest Air Assault of War
Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, and there were no immediate reports of widespread damage.
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GLOBSEC @globsec.org · 07/05/2025
Listen to our latest Future of Security podcast with General (ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding general of US Army Europe here: tr.ee/URz0fZYqzJ #GLOBSEC #FutureOfSecurity #BenHodges #NATO2025 #HagueSummit #Ukraine #EuropeSecurity #Geopolitics
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GLOBSEC @globsec.org · 26/05/2025
As Europe navigates ongoing issues—from energy and economic concerns to the need for stronger regional cooperation—the GLOBSEC Forum is bringing together experienced voices who’ve been directly involved in shaping responses. #GLOBSEC2025 #20thAnniversary
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Matt Steinglass @mattsteinglass.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
A well informed source notes that it's also possible she is covering for the possibility that she will have to form a coalition with Labor/Greens: she can blame it on Wilders. Good point.
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International Energy Agency @iea.org · 03/06/2025
Globally, data centres are set to make up less than 10% of electricity demand growth to 2030. But some regions are more affected. Data centres could account for: ▶️ Nearly 50% of demand growth in the US ▶️ Over 50% in Japan ▶️ Up to 20% in Malaysia 👉 iea.li/3Y4rqss
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Rapporteur @euractiv.com · 26/05/2025
#ECB’s Lagarde pitches #euro alternative to dollar in ‘fracturing’ world: The retreat of the #USdollar could "open the door for the #euro to play a greater international role".
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#ECB’s Lagarde pitches #euro alternative to dollar in ‘fracturing’ world
The retreat of the #USdollar could "open the door for the #euro to play a greater international role".
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Helena Qs @heqs.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
A group of eight states (NL, FI, SE, EE, LV, LT, BE, LU) is calling for stronger EU-wide civilian preparedness. Germany is notably absent. Read my latest piece on why Germany should step up - by embracing a whole-of-society approach to security that goes beyond strategy papers and into practice 👇
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Germany and the European Preparedness Paradigm: Delivering Security as a Whole-of-Society Task
In light of a fundamentally changing security landscape, Germany has a special obligation to contribute to Europe's resilience and preparedness. But it is not fully equipped to meet this expectation. ...
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Rapporteur @euractiv.com · 26/05/2025
Cohesion under pressure, Hungary tests the EU’s red lines: For cohesion to remain a meaningful instrument of unity, the EU must balance pressure with pragmatism while upholding its core values. This Special Report looks at the road ahead.
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Cohesion under pressure, Hungary tests the EU’s red lines
For cohesion to remain a meaningful instrument of unity, the EU must balance pressure with pragmatism while upholding its core values. This Special Report looks at the road ahead.
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Rapporteur @euractiv.com · 26/05/2025
Journalism is not dying, it’s evolving with AI, says new study [Advocacy Lab Content]: Fears that AI will decimate newsrooms and cripple the traditional media landscape appear to be exaggerated, for now.
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Journalism is not dying, it’s evolving with AI, says new study [Advocacy Lab Content]
Fears that AI will decimate newsrooms and cripple the traditional media landscape appear to be exaggerated, for now.
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Rapporteur @euractiv.com · 27/05/2025
Poland to build Europe’s largest logistics hub: Poland set to build Europe’s largest logistics hub in Sławków, with Tusk tying the €1B project to Ukraine’s reconstruction and Poland’s strategic economic ambitions.
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Poland to build Europe’s largest logistics hub
Poland set to build Europe’s largest logistics hub in Sławków, with Tusk tying the €1B project to Ukraine’s reconstruction and Poland’s strategic economic ambitions.
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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 23/05/2025
Now this hits home: Trump is deporting Belgium's crown princess
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Belgium’s future queen caught up in Trump’s war on Harvard
Trump’s foreign student ban affects more than 7,000 students — including Princess Elisabeth.
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
The tool of Diplomacy! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Macron beats Trump to UK state visit as King prepares to welcome French president
The last state visit to the UK from France was in 2008 from then-president Nicolas Sarkozy
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
“A group named the Vatican CyberVolunteers has joined forces to fend off digital attacks against the Vatican since 2022. The volunteers include up to 90 cybersecurity professionals from around the world, half of them Catholic, the other half just looking to do good.” www.politico.eu/article/vati...
politico.eu
The Vatican’s cyber crusaders
A group of volunteers is working to fend off hackers attempting to hit the Holy See.
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 12/05/2025
Cursive was dropped from most schools after Common Core in 2010—but now states like California, Iowa, and Oklahoma are bringing it back. Why? Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.
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Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
Teachers often have trouble finding enough time in the school day to teach all the expected writing skills, let alone cursive handwriting.
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Rapporteur @euractiv.com · 12/05/2025
EU told to set up agency to fight Russian bots, election interference
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EU told to set up agency to fight Russian bots, election interference
Democracy in the EU is under threat from Russian-backed foreign information manipulation.
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Ruth Deyermond @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Last year I was involved in designing a series of crisis scenarios and wanted to include Orbán moving on Transcarpathia. It was left out because it was felt to be going too far to be plausible. Apparently it's not.
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Amy Ruckes @amyruckes.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The first round of votes. Black smoke.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 04/05/2025
A Russian hacker group attacked several Romanian government and presidential candidates’ websites today as the country votes for its next president, Romanian news outlet G4media reported.
politico.eu
Russian hacker group attacks Romanian government websites on election day
The websites were restored, said the National Cybersecurity Directorate
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