Science– Guidelines to ensure that students receive at least a minimum of handwriting instruction could be an adequate step, study author suggests.
CNN employees: “Our coverage of Gaza is journalistic malpractice”
World– Ultimately, CNN’s coverage of the Israel-Gaza war amounts to journalistic malpractice, says one employee.
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TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Energy drinks linked to poorer sleep
HealthEven in moderate amounts, these beverages can have a negative effect on sleep.
Gaza war causes McDonald’s and Starbucks to lose money
WorldThe American chains are perceived as strongly pro-Israeli and are therefore boycotted by Muslims.
Tucker Carlson risks EU sanctions over Putin interview
WorldAllegedly a "propagandist" and "spokesman" for the Russian president, Carlson risks being subject to an EU travel ban or other sanctions.
British Muslims abandon Labour
EuropeThe pro-Israeli stance of the party leadership makes the Muslim electorate consider other political options.
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Sweden Under Siege: Daily blasts rock Swedish cities amid gang turmoil
SwedenSix explosions in six days - but no clear answers on how to stop the tide of violence.
Wind turbine blade broke in Finland
Finland– Pieces weighing thousands of kilograms could fall, says Timo Silvan, a firefighter on duty.
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Swedish government considers introducing youth prisons
SwedenTogether with the Sweden Democrats, they want to overhaul the state child and youth care system and close down the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (SiS).
A dismal year for German electric cars
EconomyThe goal of having 15 million electric cars on German roads by 2030 is considered unrealistic, and automakers are scaling back production.
Swedish media profile: “Israel cannot be accused of genocide”
Sweden"The notion of genocide means that Jews are seen as the new Nazis", warns Per Wästberg.
Sources: Biden increasingly angry with Netanyahu
WorldAmong other things, he is said to have called the Israeli PM a "f*ing bad guy".
Sweden closes Nord Stream investigation
WorldThe reason given is that no suspects have been identified.
US Congresswoman in hot water after alleged pledge of allegiance to Somalia
World– I am here to protect the interests of Somalia from within the US system, Ilhan Omar allegedly proclaimed.
Canada puts euthanasia for the mentally ill on hold
World– We have heard loud and clear that the health system is not yet ready, admits Health Minister Mark Holland.
German authorities want to ban Austrian nationalist
EuropeAustrian identitarian Martin Sellner is said to be "a threat to the internal security of Germany".
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.
Sweden’s prisons on the brink: Inmates “taking over the wards”
Sweden– We are losing control. The inmates are more or less taking over the wards, says union leader Christer Hallqvist.
Danish researchers want to study newborns’ need for touch
ScienceResearchers at Aarhus University want to find a scientific explanation for why physical contact is important for infant development.
Slovak farmers join EU protests
EuropeThe protests are seen as a direct result of the EU's "green fanaticism".
Swedish district court rent payments go to identified gang members
SwedenThe property is owned by a group of companies with direct links to the notorious Södertälje criminal network.
Swedish state radio SR shuts down Russian broadcasts and lays off staff
Sweden180 employees will be laid off and the position of "climate correspondent" will be eliminated.
“Being PC has become lame”
SwedenYoung people's political attitudes have changed significantly over the past two years, according to the latest Youth Barometer report.
Norway and Sweden at odds over UN funding
The NordicsSweden suspends all funding to UNRWA while Norway appeals to the world not to "collectively punish two million people".
Ruthless companies ‘compete’ for Norwegian anti-prize
NorwayAccused of exploiting young people's insecurities, Meta and Shein are nominated for this year's 'Golden Barbie' award.
Chinese wisdom as a tool of global governance: Sharing as a concept of economics
AnalysisThe simple expression "sharing is caring" encapsulates the way in which the otherwise unfathomable complexity of the world situation can be resolved, writes Hussein Askary.
BBC shuns conservative hires
Europe– Management talks about diversity without embracing diversity of thought, says insider.
Work-related fatalities increase in 2023
SwedenThe number of reported occupational accidents in Swedish workplaces also increased by 14% compared with the previous year.
Lund University employees allege harassment over Palestine advocacy
SwedenStudents at Lund University who have taken a stand for Palestine report being harassed.
Neuralink implants brain chip in first patient
TechThe patient "is recovering well" after the operation, comments owner Elon Musk.
More Swedish municipalities receive grants for ‘drop-outs’
SwedenThe Swedish Police Authority has allocated SEK 72 million for so-called "drop-out activities" for gang members who want to leave their criminal past behind.
Ex-President: “US and UK to blame for the war in Ukraine”
EuropeAccording to Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic, the war began in 2008 when the US and UK supported Ukraine and Georgia's "aspirations for membership" in NATO.
First-ever footage of newborn great white shark
EnvironmentWhat is believed to be a newborn great white shark pup has been captured on film for the first time off the coast of California.
Major Swedish trade union’s chief lawyer for 10 years lacked law degree
Sweden"He built his career on a lie", thunders the IF Metall's newspaper Dagens Arbete.
New feature from TikTok makes all content purchasable
TechIdentifies products in posts and allows the viewer to find similar products in Tiktok Shop.
Gazans have to pay thousands of dollars to escape through Egypt
WorldA black market has emerged due to corruption among Egyptian authorities.
Belgian farmers protest in Brussels
EuropeHave carried out large-scale road blockades in response to new EU legislations.
“Open letter to the Prime Minister of Hungary”
Debate"Dear Prime Minister Orbán, we urge you to be a leader for us as well in this dire situation by stopping our treasonous government from handing our country over to NATO", writes 'Mother Svea and her children'.
Israeli ambassador: “Swedish artists reward Hamas”
SwedenThe fact that 1000 Swedish artists are calling for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest does not sit well with Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman.
First ‘non-binary’ priest ordained in Norway
NorwayAlex Ramstad Døsvik hopes to help the Norwegian church "accommodate more diversity".
Washington insider: “Congressmen blackmailed after sex parties”
WorldIn a secret recording, James O'Keefe gets Capitol Hill intern Titus Warren to reveal what goes on behind the scenes in Washington DC.
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