SwedenElsa Widding calls on the government to investigate the negative health effects of mRNA vaccines and to stop the use of the technology until this is clarified.
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Alibaba launches “reasoning” AI model
TechAlibaba has launched QwQ-32B-Preview, an AI model with 32.5 billion parameters that challenges OpenAI's latest in advanced problem solving and analytics.
The last warrior-king of the North
CultureMore than 300 years after his death, Karl XII remains one of the most mythical and controversial figures in Swedish history.
More young people die from drugs in Finland
Finland“This is more than ever before in the entire history of measurement", says Kati Taskinen at Statistics Finland.
Russia reportedly killed dozens of foreign specialists
WorldVladimir Putin warns of the new missile, likening it to “a falling meteorite” that “reduces everything to dust”.
UK court to rule on legal definition of “woman”
EuropeThe UK Supreme Court is now considering whether trans women should be included in the definition of a woman under the Equality Act.
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84-year-old Swedish woman raped by home care staff: “Municipality didn’t care”
Sweden“I would feel that I still have my human dignity if they had just apologized", says the victim.
US pressures Ukraine to recruit young soldiers
WorldBiden wants to see teenagers on the front lines to counter Russia's advantage.
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.
Baltic leaders step up support for Ukraine
The NordicsNordic-Baltic support for Kiev remains “unwavering” and those in power promise to put even more resources into fighting Russia.
Anonymous person donates record Viking treasure in Sweden
HistoryThe treasure is the largest ever found in the county of Jönköping.
China discovers its largest-ever gold deposit – valued at $83 billion
WorldOne of the world's largest gold deposits has been discovered in China's Hunan province using advanced deep mapping technology.
South Korea experiences heaviest snowfall in 100 years
WorldA decimeter and a half of snow when winter arrived in the capital Seoul.
Estimate: Half a million Ukrainian soldiers killed or wounded
WorldThe Economist estimates that up to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died – and another 400,000 have been so seriously injured that they cannot continue fighting.
Swedish researcher: “Do we want to start a world war before we negotiate?”
Sweden“The Swedish people have been fed the idea that the West must and can 'win' over Russia - without any sharp counter-questions about what is meant by victory”.
Swedish study: Difficult pregnancy linked to having fewer children
HealthSevere complications in a first pregnancy lower the likelihood of having more children, Karolinska Institutet researchers find.
Reporters Without Borders condemns Netanyahu’s censorship
World"Israel describes itself as 'the only democracy in the Middle East', but the free press is being undermined", they warn.
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!
Swedish MP: “What’s wrong with our defense minister?”
Sweden“Unless Pål Jonson immediately stops his destructive agenda, we may soon be able to add a bombed-out Sweden to the list”.
Swedish public employees do not have to report illegal immigrants
SwedenSocial services, schools and healthcare workers do not have to report illegal migrants to the police, according to a government report.
Finland: No screen time for young children
FinlandIn addition, young people should wait until they are 16 to use social media, according to new Finnish guidelines.
Greta Thunberg could be named “anti-Semite of the year”
WorldAward-winning actors, athletes and influencers who have condemned Israel's invasion are also on the lobby group's top list.
Iran prepares response to Israeli attacks
WorldAyatollah's advisor says “Netanyahu is confused” and does not believe Israel can win in Lebanon.
Antidepressants may harm fish
EnvironmentExposure to the drug reduced the fishes' sperm motility and altered their behavior.
Russia bans adoption to countries that allow gender manipulation
WorldThe adoption ban covers at least 15 countries, mainly in Europe, as well as Australia, Argentina and Canada.
Trump nominates “Soros’ right hand man” for Treasury Secretary
WorldHedge fund billionaire Scott Bessent was previously chief investment officer of the infamous Soros Fund Management.
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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.
