'Embrace the penguin,' says White House in cryptic message to push Trump's Greenland bid; social media retorts with fact-check - The Economic Times

The White House is using social media and AI images to promote its Greenland ambitions, including a cryptic message featuring an AI image of Donald Trump with a penguin, aiming to keep the issue of Greenland's strategic importance in public discussion.

Eurovision Top 20: Most Watched - December 2025 | #Eurovision2026

This article provides a monthly countdown of the 20 most-watched videos on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel, including music videos, National Final performances, and Eurovision performances. The chart is compiled using views from the most recent calendar month, starting from January 2020. The countdown usually premieres on the first Thursday of each month at 20:00 CET, with occasional exceptions during National Final season.

Efteling Onride - Danse Macabre

This video offers a virtual onride experience of the Efteling's Danse Macabre attraction, showcasing the eerie atmosphere, music, and the entire ride from the perspective of the ride vehicle. It provides a thrilling introduction, a spooky dance to the Macabre music, and a chilling conclusion, allowing viewers to experience the ride from home. The video encourages viewers to relive the excitement, get into the mood, or simply enjoy the ride vicariously, making Efteling accessible to everyone, regardless of location.

Dit gaat er veranderen in het Sprookjesbos vanaf 2027

Sprookjesbos will expand with the addition of the Sprookjesbibliotheek and a renovated Chinese Nightingale area starting in 2027. The area around the Chinese Nightingale will be adapted to make way for the 32nd story: the Sprookjesbibliotheek. The Chinese Nightingale, one of the original stories of the Sprookjesbos, will return in a new form. The current version of the Chinese Nightingale, opened in 1999, is the last story designed by Ton van de Ven. Due to the condition of the building, a new choice is necessary. The ornamental garden, which has been part of the Sprookjesbos since 1952, will be preserved. It will remain a peaceful spot for visitors with statues, a gazebo, a pond with carp, and a romantic little bridge.

Chinese Nachtegaal in huidige vorm nog tot en met 8 maart te zien

This news article from Wonderwijzer reports that the Efteling theme park will stop operating the current version of 'The Chinese Nightingale' from March 9th. Premium subscribers can visit the attraction for the last time on March 7th and 8th. The area will be closed for renovations to make way for a new 'Fairytale Library', the 32nd fairytale in the park. While the current building is too damaged to preserve, the story of 'The Chinese Nightingale' will still be featured in the new area.

Hooghmoed voor het eerst ingetekend op plattegrond

This news article from Wonderwijzer reports on the new Efteling attraction, Hooghmoed, which has been officially drawn on the park's blueprint for the first time. The blueprints are displayed on construction boards near Baron 1898 and the Flying Dutchman, with an alternative path now open next to Piraña due to maintenance on the Flying Dutchman. The inclusion of Hooghmoed on the blueprints may suggest an earlier opening than the planned summer of 2026, as hinted by an Efteling employee. Construction has resumed on the site after a winter break, with a foundation already laid and a chimney pillar erected, fitting the mining theme of the Baron 1898 area. Hooghmoed will be a new family attraction next to the dive coaster, featuring a freefall experience in one of three towers, with an expected capacity of 600 guests per hour.

Mazda Explains Why It Removed the CX-5's Buttons

Mazda explains that the new CX-5's interior, centered around a large touchscreen, is based on customer feedback, eliminating most buttons and the rotary dial. Advanced voice recognition and human-centric steering wheel switches are introduced to enhance safety and usability.

What Reddit thinks of the new Digg public beta launch

Introducing iPhone 18 Pro

jQuery 4.0.0 Released

Sounds on The Web

This article discusses the underutilization of sound in web design and argues that when used appropriately, sound can enhance user experience by providing feedback, personality, and presence. It emphasizes the importance of context, subtlety, and user control over sound in web applications.

Eurovision song contest to go on tour to celebrate 70th anniversary | Eurovision | The Guardian

The Eurovision Song Contest is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a tour across 10 European cities, featuring iconic performers and artists from the 2026 contest. The tour aims to celebrate the contest's legacy and its global fan community, despite a boycott by five countries over Israel's participation in the war in Gaza. The event will take place from 15 June to 2 July, following the contest finals in Vienna on 16 May.

Malta: 12 acts qualify for MESC 2026 Final

Tonight's Semi-final of Malta's MESC 2026 saw 18 acts perform, with 12 qualifying for the Final on Saturday. The results were determined by a jury and the Maltese public. The Final will be held at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta' Qali, and hosted by Destiny Chukunyere, Gaia Cauchi, and Keane Cutajar.

Germany: Here's the lineup for Das deutsche Finale 2026

German broadcaster SWR has revealed the lineup for Das deutsche Finale 2026, with nine acts competing to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The event will take place on February 28, 2026, and will feature two rounds of voting: an expert jury round and a public vote. Germany has a strong history in the Eurovision Song Contest, having participated 68 times and winning twice, in 1982 and 2010.

Library of Time

Design is more than code - Linear

This article from Linear discusses the importance of understanding the problem before designing a solution, emphasizing that design is more than just code. It explores how design can be influenced by various factors and stresses the need to maintain conceptual and divergent thinking in the design process, even as new tools emerge.

Disco

Disco by Google Labs introduces GenTabs, a feature that transforms open tabs into custom, interactive applications based on specific goals and tabs. GenTabs offer endless possibilities for productivity and creativity, with examples including exploring the solar system, planning trips, creating meal plans, and gardening.

GraphQL: the enterprise honeymoon is over

This blog post discusses the use of GraphQL in enterprise systems, explaining why its honeymoon phase may fade and when its complexity outweighs the benefits. It highlights that while GraphQL solves the problem of overfetching, it introduces new issues like increased complexity, slower production speed, and difficulties with binary data. The post concludes that GraphQL is niche and may not be necessary if an enterprise's architecture already addresses the problem it aims to solve.

LLM Visualization

A visualization and walkthrough of the LLM algorithm that backs OpenAI's ChatGPT. Explore the algorithm down to every add & multiply, seeing the whole process in action.

What Will Enter the Public Domain in 2026?

In 2026, a new wave of works will enter the public domain, becoming freely accessible for use and enjoyment. This includes works by individuals who died in 1955 for countries with a copyright term of 'life plus 70 years', works by those who died in 1975 for countries with a 'life plus 50 years' term, and films and books published in 1930 in the United States. An advent-style calendar will highlight these new entries each day leading up to January 1st, with a special blog post on public domain day.

Your URL Is Your State

URLs are more than just addresses; they are powerful state containers that can enhance usability, shareability, and performance in web applications. By thoughtfully encoding state in URLs, developers can create predictable and resilient applications. This article explores how URLs can store state, the different components that encode state, and best practices for implementing and managing URL state. It also highlights common pitfalls to avoid, such as including sensitive data or overloading URLs with complex state.

A brief history of Time Machine

Time Machine, Apple's backup utility, was introduced in 2007 with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, initially supporting Time Capsules and HFS+ file systems. It evolved from using hard links to create efficient backups to incorporating APFS snapshots in High Sierra, enhancing speed and efficiency. Despite challenges like compatibility issues and the inability to back up the System volume in Big Sur, Time Machine has significantly transformed Mac backup practices, making regular backups more common.

How Design Helped Zohran Win

Zohran Mamdani's victory as NYC's first democratic-socialist mayor, achieved through a campaign designed by Forge Design Inc., highlights the importance of authentic, adaptable, and distinctive design in political campaigns. The campaign, featuring a hand-painted sign aesthetic and a bright yellow color palette, successfully appealed to younger voters and stood out from traditional red, white, and blue political designs.

A Linear spin on Liquid Glass

Linear, a product development platform, decided to redesign its mobile app to better serve larger organizations by creating a customizable navigation experience. Instead of adopting Apple's Liquid Glass design language, Linear chose to build its own version to maintain flexibility and control, allowing for a navigation experience tailored to its users' needs. This decision involved creating a custom glass effect, a customizable tab bar, and focusing on tactile and visual details to enhance the user experience, all while ensuring accessibility and clarity in the interface.