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Salmonella cases in Europe have been rising since 2020, causing up to 3 billion euros in annual damage. Between May 2025 and August 2026, the UK recorded the most infections with 207 cases, followed by the Netherlands with 106. For 2024, Germany, France, and Spain reported the highest case numbers within the EU.
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The Automated Train project has demonstrated the feasibility of fully automatic train operation (Unattended Train Operation, UTO). Two trains, a Siemens Mobility Mireo and an Alstom BR430, showcased autonomous deployment, driverless travel, and environmental detection.
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Smoking reduces the chances of pregnancy by 40 percent for women, increasing infertility risk. It can also negatively impact sperm quality in men. Passive smoking also affects fertility.
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A 14-year French study of over 100,000 participants found that irregular weekend meals increased cardiovascular disease risk by 14% and coronary heart disease risk by 21% per hour of "eating jetlag" in men. This association was not observed in women.
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The planned care reform by the federal government proposes suspending automatic financing for wage increases above general salary development and reducing the base salary of care workers by one percentage point annually. This aims to curb costs but faces criticism over potential disadvantages for recruiting specialists and care recipients.
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The EU is strengthening the right to repair from July 31, 2026. Manufacturers must repair devices at fair prices and provide spare parts even after the warranty expires. A European online platform for mediating repair services will be gradually introduced from July 2027.
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Wildfires release more toxic fine dust than car exhaust, worsening air quality and endangering health, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). A joint strategy for climate and air quality can yield returns 15 times the investment.
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Worn winter tires lose over 12 percent of their aquaplaning safety at 4 mm tread depth. At 2 mm tread depth, the wet braking distance increases by 17 percent, significantly impairing vehicle control.
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Rising energy prices in Germany lead to behavioral changes like driving less, but rarely to investments in climate-friendly alternatives. Particularly in the lower income third, only 5% plan to switch to e-cars and 4% to heat pumps.
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Berlin is relying on the ÖGDigital platform as part of a state cooperation for the digitization of the Public Health Service (ÖGD). Cologne, however, is choosing an open-source approach and adopting the GA-Lotse software from Frankfurt.
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