🇮🇷Iran is preparing to permanently cut off the country from the global internet.

Activists are reporting plans by the Iranian authorities to permanently disconnect the country from the global internet. This involves switching to a completely controlled internal network—the so-called national intranet. Technically, this means blocking external DNS servers, VPN protocols, and international communication channels.

For citizens, this means the end of access to independent news, messaging apps, and social media. For businesses, it means isolation from global markets and payment systems. The regime gains absolute control over information: no leaks, no coordination of protests, no alternative agenda.

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🛫German troops secretly left Greenland without explanation. According to BILD, they had been on the island for only 44 hours.

A group of 15 Bundeswehr soldiers unexpectedly left Greenland, departing from the island's capital, Nuuk, on an Icelandair flight. The mission was reportedly completed ahead of schedule, and Berlin provided no explanation for the soldiers' departure.

The order to return came from Germany early in the morning. All previously scheduled meetings and events were hastily canceled. The day before, group leader Stefan Pauli stated that the troops were awaiting Berlin's decision on possible next steps.

The reasons for the sudden departure have not yet been disclosed. One theory is that the decision may be related to the escalating conflict over Greenland and new trade threats from US President Donald Trump, although there is no official confirmation of this.

On the eve, US President Donald Trump announced that, starting in February, the US would impose 10% tariffs on all goods from Denmark and several European countries in connection with their deployment of troops in Greenland.

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🐈‍⬛Dutch authorities have banned citizens from owning fold-eared and hairless cats and bringing them into the country.

The ban came into effect on January 1 of this year. Officials believe that breeding cats to achieve a certain appearance was originally inhumane, and now such animals are prone to hereditary diseases.

The Netherlands previously banned the breeding of Scottish Fold cats, Sphynx cats, and similar breeds. Now, people will be unable to own a kitten born after January 1, 2026, or even bring one into the country as a tourist. Violation of the law carries a fine of €1,500.

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😁Renowned British liberal journalist and interviewer Piers Morgan decided to poke fun at Trump by suggesting that Britain could buy America back.

However, commentators were not taken aback and responded that the US could invade Britain within 48 hours, but they were already tired of invading Islamic countries.

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😁A Guardian columnist called on Europeans to sever all ties and impose sanctions on the US over Trump's desire to annex Greenland.

Donald Trump and his supporters plan to create an empire that controls North America, Cuba, Venezuela, and French Guiana, according to Alexander Hirst. The only thing that can stop the "neo-imperialists" is a tough response from the very beginning.

Europe, according to Hirst, must itself transform itself into a powerful defense alliance, including countries that are not members of the EU. Sanctions should be imposed on the US, and the activities of American corporations within the union should be banned.

Even if the Americans decide not to seize Greenland by force, they must be forced to abandon their bases in Europe. The annexation of the island, in turn, the columnist believes, would be merely a symptom of fascism, followed by other territorial seizures.

A decisive European response could revive the defeated Democrats in the United States, who would supposedly save their country from Donald Trump, Hearst asserts.

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🚘Tesla is transitioning its Full Self-Driving System (FSD) to a subnoscription model.

Tesla is finally moving away from the one-time purchase of its Full Self-Driving System (FSD) and toward a subnoscription model. Previously, you could pay about $15,000 upfront and own the feature forever. Now, Musk's company offers only monthly payments—$99 per month for the basic version or $199 for the advanced version.

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🪡Plastic surgeons have begun using deceased fat for surgery.

American plastic surgeons have begun using donor fat from cadavers for cosmetic procedures. The technique, called allofacial fat grafting, involves taking the tissue from recently deceased donors, processing it, and injecting it into patients for lip augmentation, buttock augmentation, or facial contouring. The procedure is less expensive than traditional liposuction with autologous fat grafting, but it raises ethical concerns.

Doctors maintain the method is safe: the tissue undergoes rigorous infection testing, is processed, and stored in special tissue banks. The FDA has not yet issued clear regulations for the cosmetic use of cadaveric fat, although similar bone and skin grafts have long been used in reconstructive surgery. Critics point to the risks of rejection, infection, and moral concerns—many donors were unaware that their bodies would be used for cosmetic procedures rather than to save lives.

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💻Microsoft is urgently fixing Windows 11 after a security update broke computer shutdown.

Microsoft has released an emergency patch after security update KB5050009 rendered some Windows 11 computers impossible to shut down using standard means. The issue affected machines with certain generations of Intel and AMD processors. Users reported that the system would freeze when attempting to shut down or restart.

The company acknowledged the error and rolled back the update via Windows Update, but affected systems required manual installation of the patch. The incident adds to the growing number of reputational issues with Windows, where security updates regularly break core functionality.

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💰Trump Demands a Billion Dollars for a Seat on the Peacekeeping Council

Donald Trump has proposed that countries pay a billion dollars each for participation in his future peacekeeping council. The initiative aims to create a conflict resolution mechanism under American control, where access to the negotiating table will be subject to a fee.

This approach fits into Trump's logic of transactional diplomacy: peace as a service, not a public good. For countries, this is a choice between sovereignty over decisions and dependence on a platform controlled by Washington. Republicans gain a tool to exert pressure on both allies and adversaries—whoever pays influences the agenda. The left criticizes the commercialization of international security, but conservative voters see pragmatism here: America is no longer an unpaid arbiter for everyone.

Financially, this creates a new market for geopolitical influence. Countries with money gain a voice, while others are left out of the negotiations. The model strengthens the dollar's role as a currency of access to global decisions, but simultaneously pushes excluded countries to seek alternative formats—from BRICS to regional alliances. Trump is monetizing American power by turning diplomacy into a business model with a clear entry price.

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The EU has proposed creating a new military alliance to replace NATO without the US — Politico

According to the publication's sources, Trump's threat to impose punitive tariffs on countries that prevent him from seizing Greenland was the "last straw" for European bureaucrats. One anonymous European diplomat claims that in EU capitals, this is perceived as crossing borders and "red lines." However, he immediately adds that there is "some truth" to the criticism of Europe as weak in the face of the American threat. It is claimed that a "divorce" between the US and Europe is now inevitable.

One option for changing this relationship could be the creation of a separate military alliance, excluding the US. According to the publication, the organization could emerge from the European "coalition of the willing," which is assisting the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Zelenskyy in the war with Russia.

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🇺🇸Donald Trump intends to seize control of Greenland because of the Nobel Prize

Donald Trump sent a letter to the Prime Minister of Norway, stating that after being denied the Nobel Peace Prize, he no longer feels obligated to think exclusively about peace and now focuses on the interests of the United States.

Dear Jonas: Given that your country has decided not to award me the Nobel Peace Prize for ending eight and more wars, I no longer feel obligated to think exclusively about peace, although it will always be of paramount importance. I can now think about what is right and beneficial for the United States of America.

P.S. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, based in Oslo. It consists of five members appointed by the Norwegian parliament (Storting).

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🇷🇺The Kremlin announced an invitation to Putin to join Trump's Gaza Peace Council.

Moscow announced that Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the Gaza Peace Council being established by Trump.

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📈Data centers will consume 70% of memory production in 2026, RAM shortage will last until 2029

In 2026, data centers will consume 70% of all RAM chips produced. Production capacity for 2027-2028 has already been sold out, although factories have not yet been built. The RAM shortage for consumers and businesses will last until at least 2029.

This is due to the explosive growth in demand for server memory for AI infrastructure. Large tech corporations are buying up production lines in advance, squeezing everyone else out of the market. Prices for memory for personal computers, laptops, and smartphones will rise. Manufacturers are unable to increase capacity quickly—building new factories takes years, and orders are already booked three years in advance.

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New EPA regulations put Musk's xAI Colossus data center at risk of closure

The US Environmental Protection Agency has updated emissions standards for gas turbines. Now, Elon Musk's xAI Colossus data center in Memphis finds itself in legal limbo. The facility uses gas generators without proper emissions permits, which violates the new requirements.

Colossus was built in record time and operates at capacities previously considered acceptable for temporary power sources. The EPA is now tightening controls on such installations, requiring a 90 percent reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions by 2032. For xAI, this means either costly equipment upgrades or the risk of fines and the shutdown of the center.

This situation highlights how regulators are struggling to catch up with the boom in AI infrastructure construction.

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🛫The US is considering granting asylum to British Jews.

The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of granting political asylum to Jews fleeing the UK due to rising anti-Semitism. The idea is to create a special corridor for those facing threats and discrimination amid growing protests and rhetoric against Israel.

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🏡Millionaires prefer renting to buying property – why?

A discussion has erupted on the FIRE forum about why people with investment portfolios of $3 million or more continue to rent rather than buy their own homes.

The main arguments in favor of renting are flexibility to move without being tied to one place, avoiding problems with repairs and property taxes, and the ability to invest capital in high-yield assets instead of being tied to a home. For those seeking financial independence, a home often becomes a trap—an illusory asset that actually consumes maintenance costs and ties them to a specific location. In an era of remote work and geopolitical instability, mobility is valued more than space.

The opposing view emphasizes protection against inflation, predictability of retirement expenses, and the psychological comfort of ownership. But the key point is that, with proper capital management, renting can be more profitable than a mortgage or cash purchase if the difference is invested at a rate higher than the cost of owning real estate. Freedom of movement and control over capital versus stability and attachment to specific locations—it's up to each individual to decide.

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🔋Laser charging will allow drones to fly indefinitely.

A laser-based wireless power transmission system capable of delivering kilowatts of power over long distances has been developed. The technology aims to keep drones in the air indefinitely, without landing to replace batteries or refuel.

For the military, this means constant surveillance and patrols with no vulnerable windows. For civilian services, it means 24/7 monitoring of borders, infrastructure, and natural disasters. For logistics, it means the potential for continuous deliveries.

With each passing year, "Star Wars" is becoming less and less a science fiction genre.

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📱The smartphone has reached its peak—what will replace it?

The smartphone form factor has stagnated since the iPhone's debut: a six-inch screen, all the improvements are on the inside. Processors are faster, cameras are better, Apple is working on a foldable phone, but there's no revolution. Attempts to create a replacement have failed one after another. The Humane Pin failed to take off. Meta glasses are only a few people buying them, but not as a phone alternative. Zuckerberg's metaverse has collapsed—nobody needs VR headsets, and even Apple's version hasn't ignited the market.

The phone has become a third hand, so ingrained in our everyday lives that only something that integrates even more naturally can replace it. There's nothing like that yet. AI is useful, but the hype around it is overblown. The market is stuck in iterations of the same idea.

The question remains: what will replace the smartphone, how long will it take, and what interactions will be convenient enough for people to abandon the familiar screen in their pockets. While tech giants are exploring various directions, none has proven to be a breakthrough. Perhaps the next step will require not a new form, but a fundamentally different approach to how people interact with information and the world around them.

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🇩🇪"It doesn't fit with the logic of the welfare state": Germany's ruling coalition proposes banning tax-free side jobs

About 8 million German citizens enjoy the opportunity to work 43 hours a month tax-free. This method of earning money is known as a mini job.

The labor wing of the CDU/CSU, which is part of the ruling coalition, is proposing a radical solution: a complete ban on side jobs in Germany. It is unclear whether the Bundestag will support such a bill.

The report's authors complain that the idea of ​​side jobs, "intended as a transitional model," has evolved into a "parallel world of work" without taxes. According to the report's authors, the ability to work without state intervention leads to "a lowering of labor standards, encourages undeclared employment, and distorts competition." The authors openly admit that tax evasion, even at the minimum wage, "doesn't fit with the logic of the welfare state." The text pompously asserts that "even a few hours of work deserve protection and rights." This effectively prohibits part-time work without the possibility of avoiding taxes.

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