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Jeans advertising campaign sparks outrage in woke circles
WorldAmerican Eagle fights back and rises on the stock market after "racist" jeans advertisement featuring blonde, blue-eyed model Sydney Sweeney.
Australia introduces 16-year age limit on YouTube
WorldThe new law banning all social media including YouTube is expected to take effect in December 2025.
OpenAI opens data center in Norway
TechIn Norway, OpenAI is planning to establish one of Europe's largest AI data centers as part of the global Stargate project.
Swedish home care warns: More elderly drinking excessively
SwedenMore and more home care recipients over 65 in Sweden have alcohol problems.
Abdullah stabs at police officer’s kidneys in Dublin attack
Europe23-year-old Abdullah Khan was caught on film during the frenzied attack against a young police officer who was walking in central Dublin, Ireland.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson reported to police for child trafficking
SwedenA report regarding suspected human trafficking and serious document forgery has been filed by criminologist and former criminal investigator Jenny Rogneby.
Zuckerberg: Skipping AI glasses puts you at a “cognitive disadvantage”
Tech"The ideal form factor for AI, because you can let an AI see what you see throughout the day, hear what you hear, and talk to you", believes the Meta CEO.
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.
Homeschooling increases in Finland
Finland"Awareness has increased while problems in elementary school have increased", says Marjukka Saarnisto at the Swedish homeschooling association.
Trump: No trade deal if Canada recognizes Palestine
WorldTrump threatens to halt trade deal if Canada recognizes Palestine at UN meeting.
Democrats push Trump for full transparency on Epstein probe
WorldThe "rule of five" law will be used to declassify the classified documents.
Wave of home burglaries hits southern Sweden
SwedenUnusually high number of home burglaries in July – up to 50 cases have been reported to police.
Reports: 18,500 children have been killed in Gaza
WorldThe Washington Post newspaper has published the names of all children who were killed.
Doctor testifies about vaccine injuries in US Senate hearing
HealthThe experienced American anesthesiologist Dr. Robert Sullivan testified about how he developed a life-threatening lung disease after COVID-19 vaccination.
Samsung and Tesla sign billion-dollar deal for AI chip manufacturing
TechSamsung and Tesla have signed an agreement worth $16.5 billion for the manufacturing of next-generation AI chips.
Swedish minister condemns Israel’s annexation plans for Gaza
Sweden"We strongly condemn any potential plans to annex Palestinian territory", says Swedish Development Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa.
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!
Artists flee Spotify after Ek’s defense investment
Culture"Spotify CEO Daniel Ek invests millions in Al military drone technology. We just removed our music from the platform", writes one of the bands now boycotting the Swedish music streaming service.
Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across four continents
WorldAn earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 off Russia's east coast has led to tsunami warnings in over twenty countries.
Women’s app hacked – thousands of private images leaked
TechOver 70,000 images from the dating app Tea, which allows women to warn each other about "red flags" in men, have been leaked.
Vogue faces backlash over use of AI generated model
TechOne of the world's largest fashion magazines uses an AI model in an advertising campaign for Guess.
China introduces national child allowances to reverse demographic decline
WorldThe Chinese government on Monday presented a comprehensive reform where parents will annually receive approximately €480 per child under three years of age.
Protect yourself from horseflies this summer
EnvironmentIn warm and humid weather, horseflies thrive well.
EU and US reach agreement on tariffs and energy cooperation
EconomyMajor investments and tariff agreements mark a new era of trade.
Give thirsty bees a lifesaving gift: Water in the summer heat
EnvironmentPollinators need water to cope with the heat.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.