EconomyAt the same time, looming US tariffs raise questions for 2025.
Planetary alignment – six planets to appear together in night sky
EnvironmentAt least four of the planets will soon be visible to the naked eye.
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TechAI has revolutionized the ability to automate complex tasks.
New massive uranium deposit found in China
WorldThe discovery in the Ordos Basin is believed to secure the country's own uranium resources.
American hubris generates Chinese Nemesis: Implications of social media emigration to China
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Pepparholm: “The Nordic region’s largest biological laboratory”
EnvironmentThe rich wildlife on the artificial island in Öresund continues to fascinate researchers.
Sacred cactus under threat of “psychedelic renaissance”
CultureThe peyote has been used ceremonially for thousands of years - but now it is threatened with extinction.
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Flat Earthers after the Antarctic expedition: “The Earth is round”
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Pixelfed challenges Instagram – now as a mobile app
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Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
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Sweden sees rise in hazardous waste exports
SwedenA record amount of hazardous waste linked to organized crime was stopped by Swedish Customs last year.
Gang leader expands influence in Sweden – from abroad
SwedenBelieved to be the leader of the criminal organization Foxtrot.
Iyah May shakes up the music world with her fearless social commentary
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Google faces setback as bid to block tracking class action lawsuit fails
TechInternal discussions at the company reveal awareness that the company's data collection risked being perceived as “alarming” by users.
Sweden’s train punctuality drops to lowest point since 2010
SwedenMore than one in ten trains are delayed.
Reports: Chinese firms interested in Volkswagen’s struggling factories
EconomyHowever, it is likely to face opposition from both the trade union movement and the upcoming new Bundestag.
Sweden Democrats leader stands firm on loyalty pledge for new citizens
Sweden“The fact that individual investigators disagree cannot be taken into account to any great extent", emphasizes the SD leader.
Biden warns of tech oligarchs’ power in farewell address
World“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in the United States with extreme wealth, power and influence, threatening our entire democracy and freedoms,” it states.
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.
Researchers: Extreme climate phenomenon dates back 250 million years
Science“El Niño" causes extreme droughts, forest fires and floods - and was already present when the world's continents were joined together in Pangea.
Qatar confirms ceasefire in Gaza starting Sunday
WorldUN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the importance of humanitarian aid reaching those in need.
Sweden begins construction on first-ever final nuclear waste repository
Sweden“A very important milestone. Not only for Sweden and in our nuclear power history, but also to set the image for the rest of the world", says Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
Israel continues bombing “humanitarian zone” – hundreds killed
World“We have said it so so many times. There is no safe zone in Gaza. No place is safe. No-one is safe”, explains Juliette Touma from the UN refugee agency UNRWA.
Swedish MEP wants to “defeat” the Kremlin
Sweden“We cannot defeat the Kremlin regime until we cut off the flow of money to the war chest", declared Emma Wiesner (C).
UN organization defies Israeli ban – stays in Gaza
World“UNRWA’s local staff will remain and continue to provide emergency assistance and, where possible, education and primary healthcare", explained Mr. Lazzarini.
Why I’m a techno-optimist
TechNaomi Brockwell: For the first time, we have both the technology and the cultural momentum to reclaim our privacy.
Japanese journalist: “Jewish lobby run the US”
WorldJapanese TV viewers learn that “the US has many Jews at the top of banks and big business” and that “it is a presence that cannot be ignored”.
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 Center Party official facing child sexual misconduct charges
SwedenFormer regional councillor Gustav Hemming is suspected of masturbating in front of children on Stockholm public transport.
New research on the bovaer supplement amid a wave of criticism
DenmarkThere are concerns about how the methane-reducing additive may affect animals and their welfare in the longer term.
Swedish Armed Forces unveil drone swarms: “Can be as many as needed”
SwedenPossible to equip large groups of unmanned aerial vehicles with weapons in the future and use them in war operations.
Swedish defense minister: “Supporting Ukraine is a duty – not a choice”
SwedenThe “rules-based world order” must be defended at all costs, according to Sweden's defense minister.
Danish farmers protest against climate taxes and bovaer
DenmarkSince the beginning of the year, all dairy farms in Denmark with more than 50 cows must use methane-reducing supplements in their feed.
Professor of climatology: “95% of forest fires are caused by humans”
World“Arson is among the causes, but most human-caused fires are not intentional", says John Abatzoglou, professor of climatology.
Mel Gibson: “My friends were cured of cancer with Ivermectin and Fenbendazole”
HealthDuring a conversation with Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson talked about his friends who, according to him, were cured of stage four cancer.
Trump avoids punishment in hush money case
World“It’s been a political witch hunt. It was done to damage my reputation so that I would lose the election, and, obviously, that didn’t work", said the president-elect.
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.
Keir Starmer accused of meddling in US elections
World“This is nothing short of blatant foreign interference in the US presidential election", Trump's campaign team said in a statement.
Trump spreads video critical of Netanyahu
WorldFurther shared posts where Jeffrey Sachs accuses Netanyahu of fueling the Middle East conflict and calls him a “deep dark son of a bitch”.
EU official: We can invalidate the election in Germany – “if necessary”
Europe“We did it in Romania and, if necessary, we will have to do it in Germany as well", he said
Large protests after annulled presidential election: “Romanians have chosen their president”
Europe“We are more than a 100,000 Bucharest. Iohannis has to leave. This usurper of a president, who has elected an illegitimate government, has to leave urgently!”
EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas reach record levels
EconomyEuropean leaders want to boycott Russian energy - but Russian LNG imports have soared.
Landslide victory for Eurosceptic president in Croatia
EuropeZoran Milanović re-elected as President of Croatia. Eurosceptic and strongly critical of support for Ukraine, he marks a change of course.
Young Icelanders want to ban whaling
IcelandAt the same time, older generations are much more hesitant about a ban.
X adds labeling to parody accounts
TechIt is said to help users not to mistake posts for authentic statements.
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