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.
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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.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
AI company pays billions in damages to authors
TechAnthropic used hundreds of thousands of pirated books to train its AI Claude.
Putin’s advisor: The US is conspiring with crypto and gold
EconomyThe gigantic national debt of 35 trillion dollars is set to decrease dramatically through calculated market manipulation, according to Anton Kobyakov.
PFAS seep into Sweden’s farmland
EnvironmentThe Swedish Society for Nature Conservation warns that forever chemicals now risk leaking into groundwater.
Spyware takes photos of porn users for blackmail
TechThe webcam is automatically activated when victims visit pornographic websites.
British man called someone a “muppet” – was arrested by four police officers
WorldThe Kafkaesque arrest is seen as yet another example of how British police engage in Orwellian thought control instead of combating real crimes.
Israeli Supreme Court rules it is illegal to starve Palestinian prisoners
WorldIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the Jewish Power party, is furious over the decision and questions the judges' loyalty to Israel.
Center-left coalition wins election in Norway
NorwayNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has declared himself the winner.
British cardiologist links royal family cancer cases to covid vaccine
Health"Dangerous extremism," thunders the country's health minister, demanding that Reform UK stop "giving a platform to these poisonous lies".
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.
The Church of Sweden organizes a “march of grief” for the climate
SwedenDemonstrating alongside groups such as "Climate Action," "Greta's Elders," and "Rebel Moms".
Cancer rates rising rapidly among young adults in Australia
HealthResearchers highlight synthetic chemicals and childhood obesity as two possible explanations for the dramatic increase.
Ukrainian weapons factory in Denmark – citizens barred from appeals
Denmark"We will ensure that it remains safe for citizens to live in the area", promises Mads Skau, mayor of Haderslev, Denmark.
American special forces shot dead North Korean fishermen during secret mission
WorldThe same unit that killed Osama bin Laden was behind the failed surveillance mission.
New robot takes on household chores
TechThe AI robot Helix can wash dishes, fold laundry and collaborate with other robots.
Children tricked into sending nude photos – then extorted for money
Sweden"The affected children often don't want to tell anyone because they feel so much guilt and shame".
Stop feeding Apple your data
TechNaomi Brockwell: Convenience comes at a price. Linking an Apple ID to your computer ties all your activity together and makes profiling you effortless.
Swedish politicians refused to receive migrants – face prosecution
Sweden"This is uncharted territory, we need to establish precedent about what applies", argues the senior prosecutor.
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!
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