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Logging in Sweden may have worsened the flood disaster
EnvironmentForestry may have worsened the accidents in northern Sweden, according to an analysis from the Swedish Forest Agency.
Robert Redford is dead
CultureThe actor and director leaves behind a legacy that transformed the landscape of cinema.
Only 1 in 80 Swedish special shelters meets modern standards
SwedenNext year, two additional large shelters will be completed. However, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency cannot say when the remaining 77 will be finished.
Swedish PM: “Don’t bring Middle Eastern conflicts to Swedish streets”
SwedenCritics point out that the Moderates party have for many years pushed for mass immigration specifically from the Middle East – and that they continue to do this.
UN investigation: Israel commits genocide in Gaza
WorldIt is clear that there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention", states the commission's chairperson Navi Pillay.
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Corona face masks – an environmental catastrophe
EnvironmentDiscarded face masks release microplastics and hormone-disrupting substances, study shows.
Orbán: Swedish leaders have driven the country into “barbarism and collapse”
WorldSwedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson calls the statement "outrageous lies" and claims that Hungary's Prime Minister is "desperate ahead of the upcoming election".
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Trump sues New York Times
WorldPresident calls newspaper "one of the worst and most degenerate" in US history.
Germany negotiates with Taliban on Afghan deportations
WorldGerman police have registered over 100,000 serious crimes with Afghan perpetrators – deportation needs now described as urgent.
Broccoli may protect against colorectal cancer
HealthCauliflower and broccoli may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to research.
CDU wins in North Rhine-Westphalia – AfD triples its support
EuropeThe national-conservative party that has been strongest in eastern Germany is now also growing significantly in western Germany.
Journalist: “Israel most likely actor behind the murder of Charlie Kirk”
WorldThe murder of the popular conservative commentator may point to foreign involvement, according to journalist Kim Iversen and others.
Swedish teachers’ union warns: Threats and violence becoming normalized in schools
SwedenTeachers working in after-school programs are among the worst affected according to the report.
Thousands of Swedes unaware of their high blood pressure
Health"If we could catch more cases, we would avoid 30,000 cases of heart attack, stroke and heart failure annually", states epidemiologist Mattias Brunström.
Study: Ultra-processed food impacts men’s reproductive ability
Health"It's truly alarming to think about what happens if you eat such food year after year. The consequences can be serious and chronic", the researcher warns.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Von der Leyen’s media plans spark anger: “Pure George Orwell’s 1984”
Europe"Ursula spoke about freedom but wants to stifle freedom of expression", warns Swedish politician Dick Erixon from the Sweden Democrats.
Study: More health problems at higher radiation levels
HealthFatigue and headaches most common with high microwave exposure, new Indian study shows.
More Swedish adults worry about children’s mental health
SwedenAt the same time, many testify that they don't know where to turn when their child needs help.
Musk: “White people are a rapidly diminishing minority”
World"It’s just a fact. And no one seems to care", states the tech billionaire.
MSNBC fires analyst after bizarre attack on murdered Charlie Kirk
WorldAfter arguing that Kirk bears responsibility for his own death, Matthew Dowd is forced to leave the left-liberal channel.
Trump on murdered Charlie Kirk: “A martyr for truth”
World"The monster who attacked him was attacking our whole country", declares the US president, urging all Americans to keep Kirk's legacy alive.
Swedish government proposes prison from age 13
Sweden"We still have levels of violence that no decent society can accept", argue the leaders of the center-right governing coalition.
Qatar on Israel’s attack in Doha: “State terrorism”
World"By what ethical standard can this be acceptable? This can only be described as treachery", declares the country's prime minister.
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TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
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