Stefan Brenner
@stefanbrenner.net
PhD research fellow at Oslo Metropolitan University. Media & journalism studies. Research on journalism and verification methods in war & conflict. Also mis-/disinformation, deepfakes, and conspiracy theories.
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Stefan Brenner
@stefanbrenner.net
· Feb 2
Das ist ein Coup.
Musk and his allies are ransacking the federal treasury, gaining access to closely guarded payment systems that disburse trillions of dollars and hold massive amounts of incredibly sensitive information—including Social Security numbers. Just a terrifying development. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Seit Jahren beobachtet und prognostiziert @ardenthistorian.bsky.social sehr präzise was sich in den USA angebahnt hat und was jetzt gerade passiert. Macht zwar keinen Spaß, aber hört zu, wenn ihr Demokratie eigentlich ganz gut finden & verstehen wollen wie es soweit kommen konnte & was noch kommt.👇
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The upgrade on the Kotelny island is just a small part of what appears to be a much larger modernisation programme for meteorological stations across the Russian Arctic, which covers 53% of the Arctic Ocean's coastline.
Russia is modernising its meteorological stations along the Northern Sea Route
In anticipation of future shipping, dozens of stations above the Arctic Circle are being upgraded.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The upgrade on the Kotelny island is just a small part of what appears to be a much larger modernisation programme for meteorological stations across the Russian Arctic, which covers 53% of the Arctic Ocean's coastline.
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Moscow is making great efforts in building its Runet — a closed and strictly controlled Russian internet. The Barents Observer has compiled an overview of what is happening in the Russian segment of the internet
The new Russian internet: closed, censored, and “secure”
The World Wide Web is gradually disappearing in Russia — not only as an information technology, but also as a space of freedom. The Russian state is making great efforts in building its alternative Ru...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Moscow is making great efforts in building its Runet — a closed and strictly controlled Russian internet. The Barents Observer has compiled an overview of what is happening in the Russian segment of the internet
The Copenhagen Conference on Information Integrity starts tomorrow (11 November 2025) at UN City in Copenhagen. Democracy, journalism, and science vs. disinformation, cognitive and information warfare. Looking forward to some fresh ideas on how to tackle this.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The Copenhagen Conference on Information Integrity starts tomorrow (11 November 2025) at UN City in Copenhagen. Democracy, journalism, and science vs. disinformation, cognitive and information warfare. Looking forward to some fresh ideas on how to tackle this.
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#GIJC25 is almost here!
Register by November 10 to secure your spot at the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference, from November 20-24, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
https://twp.ai/9PY737
Register by November 10 to secure your spot at the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference, from November 20-24, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
https://twp.ai/9PY737
November 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
#GIJC25 is almost here!
Register by November 10 to secure your spot at the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference, from November 20-24, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
https://twp.ai/9PY737
Register by November 10 to secure your spot at the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference, from November 20-24, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
https://twp.ai/9PY737
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The man who has caused this will now be a trillionaire. 600.000 deaths, two thirds of them children.
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The man who has caused this will now be a trillionaire. 600.000 deaths, two thirds of them children.
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„Projections by the researchers show that if USAID cuts continue, more than 14 million additional deaths could occur by 2030, including over 4.5 million among children under 5“
14 million deaths.
14 million deaths.
USAID cuts may lead to more than 14 million deaths globally, including 4.5 million children under 5 by 2030, researchers say
The figures reflect the projected consequences of halting funding.
newsroom.ucla.edu
November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
„Projections by the researchers show that if USAID cuts continue, more than 14 million additional deaths could occur by 2030, including over 4.5 million among children under 5“
14 million deaths.
14 million deaths.
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October in Norway this year was the eighth warmest on record since measurements began in 1901. #climate
Weather above normal for 18 consecutive months
New temperature records in Norway and northern Russia suggest that this could be the warmest autumn in a century.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
October in Norway this year was the eighth warmest on record since measurements began in 1901. #climate
An important comment, and something we need to talk about publicly. We need to prepare for scenarios like this, otherwise we‘ll get „surprised“ again and again.
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This is a sensitive topic, but an important one: when we talk about disinformation & propaganda we (rightly) think of Russia.
But how should we react when our partners - specifically the US - uses its information channels to attack our values or laws and aims to increase societal divisions?
But how should we react when our partners - specifically the US - uses its information channels to attack our values or laws and aims to increase societal divisions?
November 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM
An important comment, and something we need to talk about publicly. We need to prepare for scenarios like this, otherwise we‘ll get „surprised“ again and again.
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Academic freedom is under threat. Senior scholars from 11 countries examine the impact of political interference, censorship, and self-censorship in journalism studies.
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
July 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Academic freedom is under threat. Senior scholars from 11 countries examine the impact of political interference, censorship, and self-censorship in journalism studies.
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
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We have co-authored one, if not the, most important texts of our academic careers.💯
Encourage you to have a read and defend academic freedom by joining the signatory.👇
Thanks🤎
Encourage you to have a read and defend academic freedom by joining the signatory.👇
Thanks🤎
Academic freedom is under threat. Senior scholars from 11 countries examine the impact of political interference, censorship, and self-censorship in journalism studies.
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
July 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We have co-authored one, if not the, most important texts of our academic careers.💯
Encourage you to have a read and defend academic freedom by joining the signatory.👇
Thanks🤎
Encourage you to have a read and defend academic freedom by joining the signatory.👇
Thanks🤎
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Think you’ve mastered geolocations? Let’s try it in 3D. This month’s Bellingcat Challenge adds a whole new dimension challenge.bellingcat.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Think you’ve mastered geolocations? Let’s try it in 3D. This month’s Bellingcat Challenge adds a whole new dimension challenge.bellingcat.com
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In Folge #100 diskutieren @wiegold.de @rikefranke.bsky.social @drfranksauer.bsky.social & @carlomasala1.bsky.social die Frage, wie wir jetzt umgehen müssen mit “kein Krieg, aber irgendwie auch kein Frieden”.
Jetzt in eurem Podcatcher - oder mit Bewegtbild in der ARD Mediathek.
Bilder: Fabian Bimmer
Jetzt in eurem Podcatcher - oder mit Bewegtbild in der ARD Mediathek.
Bilder: Fabian Bimmer
November 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In Folge #100 diskutieren @wiegold.de @rikefranke.bsky.social @drfranksauer.bsky.social & @carlomasala1.bsky.social die Frage, wie wir jetzt umgehen müssen mit “kein Krieg, aber irgendwie auch kein Frieden”.
Jetzt in eurem Podcatcher - oder mit Bewegtbild in der ARD Mediathek.
Bilder: Fabian Bimmer
Jetzt in eurem Podcatcher - oder mit Bewegtbild in der ARD Mediathek.
Bilder: Fabian Bimmer
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Last week, we revealed the scale of wildfires that tore through one of Africa’s largest nature reserves. 🌍🔥
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
Now, we’re detailing how our team uncovered the story — and the open-source tools that made it possible. 🧵
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
Now, we’re detailing how our team uncovered the story — and the open-source tools that made it possible. 🧵
Wildfires Ravage One of Africa’s Largest Nature Reserves - bellingcat
Satellite analysis of the Etosha wildfires in Namibia has found that more than a third of the nature reserve was burned.
www.bellingcat.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Last week, we revealed the scale of wildfires that tore through one of Africa’s largest nature reserves. 🌍🔥
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
Now, we’re detailing how our team uncovered the story — and the open-source tools that made it possible. 🧵
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
Now, we’re detailing how our team uncovered the story — and the open-source tools that made it possible. 🧵
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Nach langer Pause sind wir wieder da! In der neuen Episode von "Kreuz und Flagge" sprechen @lukashermsmeier.bsky.social und ich über die Stilisierung des ermordeten Charlie Kirk zum Märtyrer - und über die Vorträge, die Peter Thiel zum Antichristen hält.
Ep. 47: Märtyrer und Antichrist
open.spotify.com
October 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Nach langer Pause sind wir wieder da! In der neuen Episode von "Kreuz und Flagge" sprechen @lukashermsmeier.bsky.social und ich über die Stilisierung des ermordeten Charlie Kirk zum Märtyrer - und über die Vorträge, die Peter Thiel zum Antichristen hält.
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Facebook’s new button lets its AI look at photos you haven’t uploaded yet
Facebook’s new button lets its AI look at photos you haven’t uploaded yet
Like we always say, read the terms and conditions, folks.
buff.ly
October 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Facebook’s new button lets its AI look at photos you haven’t uploaded yet
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Viel zu lange haben Politik + Medien in Deutschland hart ignoriert mit welcher Aggression Russland die Auseinandersetzung mit dem Westen vorantreibt. Spionage, Sabotage, Cyberangriffe, Wahlbeeinflussung + Anschläge auf #Kritis. Wenn wir nicht endlich entschlossen reagieren,ist es zu spät.
(S+) Sabotage, Spionage, Cyberangriffe: Putins Schattenkrieger in Deutschland - Podcast
Wegwerfagenten aus Moskau: Längst hat der russische Geheimdienst auch Deutschland im Visier, die Methoden sind perfide. Ist die deutsche Spionageabwehr der Bedrohung gewachsen?
www.spiegel.de
September 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Viel zu lange haben Politik + Medien in Deutschland hart ignoriert mit welcher Aggression Russland die Auseinandersetzung mit dem Westen vorantreibt. Spionage, Sabotage, Cyberangriffe, Wahlbeeinflussung + Anschläge auf #Kritis. Wenn wir nicht endlich entschlossen reagieren,ist es zu spät.
Well, that’s quite shameless by academia[.]edu. Account deleted. 🤷♂️
I'm sorry, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable permission to my voice and likeness? For what now? In any manner for any purpose???
This is in academia/.edu's new ToS, which you're prompted to agree to on login. Anyway I'll be jumping ship. You can find my stuff at hcommons.org.
This is in academia/.edu's new ToS, which you're prompted to agree to on login. Anyway I'll be jumping ship. You can find my stuff at hcommons.org.
September 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Well, that’s quite shameless by academia[.]edu. Account deleted. 🤷♂️
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I'm sorry, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable permission to my voice and likeness? For what now? In any manner for any purpose???
This is in academia/.edu's new ToS, which you're prompted to agree to on login. Anyway I'll be jumping ship. You can find my stuff at hcommons.org.
This is in academia/.edu's new ToS, which you're prompted to agree to on login. Anyway I'll be jumping ship. You can find my stuff at hcommons.org.
September 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I'm sorry, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable permission to my voice and likeness? For what now? In any manner for any purpose???
This is in academia/.edu's new ToS, which you're prompted to agree to on login. Anyway I'll be jumping ship. You can find my stuff at hcommons.org.
This is in academia/.edu's new ToS, which you're prompted to agree to on login. Anyway I'll be jumping ship. You can find my stuff at hcommons.org.
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If you are interested in more such deep dives, and in English: I write a regular newsletter - the latest piece below.
(This was the last piece published via Substack - I’m taking the newsletter to a new platform; re-launch on Tuesday. No worries, if you subscribe, you’ll be automatically migrated.)
(This was the last piece published via Substack - I’m taking the newsletter to a new platform; re-launch on Tuesday. No worries, if you subscribe, you’ll be automatically migrated.)
The Right Wants a Reichstag Fire
The military patrolling in the streets, an assassination, and a movement longing for escalation. America is teetering on the brink
thomaszimmer.substack.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you are interested in more such deep dives, and in English: I write a regular newsletter - the latest piece below.
(This was the last piece published via Substack - I’m taking the newsletter to a new platform; re-launch on Tuesday. No worries, if you subscribe, you’ll be automatically migrated.)
(This was the last piece published via Substack - I’m taking the newsletter to a new platform; re-launch on Tuesday. No worries, if you subscribe, you’ll be automatically migrated.)
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Estonia summoned Russia's charge d'affaires on Sept. 19 after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the Baltic nation's airspace; The European Commission unveiled on Sept. 19 the proposed next package of sanctions against Russia; and more.
Ukraine war latest: Russian MiG-31 jets violate Estonian airspace, Tallinn says
Key developments on Sept. 19:
* Russian MiG-31 jets violate Estonian airspace, Tallinn says
* Ukraine raids Russian-occupied Black Sea island, lays mines and destroys vehicle, intelligence claims, ...
kyivindependent.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Estonia summoned Russia's charge d'affaires on Sept. 19 after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the Baltic nation's airspace; The European Commission unveiled on Sept. 19 the proposed next package of sanctions against Russia; and more.
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Hey friends. I have a student who wants to study the prepper community--she'll be doing the experiential components with a family friend, but needs academic components too. Books? Articles? Help?
September 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hey friends. I have a student who wants to study the prepper community--she'll be doing the experiential components with a family friend, but needs academic components too. Books? Articles? Help?
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Disney: capitulating right away when the core idea of your major franchises is creative resistance.
September 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Disney: capitulating right away when the core idea of your major franchises is creative resistance.
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Two incursions in one day. And it’s no longer drones.
September 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Two incursions in one day. And it’s no longer drones.
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⚡️NATO confirms Russian incursion into Estonian airspace, calls it "reckless."
"NATO responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft. This is yet another example of reckless Russian behaviour and NATO’s ability to respond," NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart said.
"NATO responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft. This is yet another example of reckless Russian behaviour and NATO’s ability to respond," NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart said.
BREAKING: 3 Russian MiG-31 jets violate Estonian airspace, Tallinn says
Estonia summoned Russia's charge d'affaires on Sept. 19 after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the Baltic nation's airspace for 12 minutes, the Foreign Ministry said.
kyivindependent.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
⚡️NATO confirms Russian incursion into Estonian airspace, calls it "reckless."
"NATO responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft. This is yet another example of reckless Russian behaviour and NATO’s ability to respond," NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart said.
"NATO responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft. This is yet another example of reckless Russian behaviour and NATO’s ability to respond," NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart said.
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URGENT ⚡️ Mario Guevara, the only journalist behind bars in the United States, faces imminent deportation following charges related to his live streaming of law enforcement. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US appeals court orders deportation of Atlanta journalist detained by Ice
Mario Guevara faces imminent removal from US as his attorney files emergency petition
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
URGENT ⚡️ Mario Guevara, the only journalist behind bars in the United States, faces imminent deportation following charges related to his live streaming of law enforcement. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...