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France is replacing the Mercator projection with the Eckert IV projection to more realistically represent size proportions. The UN General Assembly also recommends equal-area maps like Equal Earth, though the US voted against it.
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Following a cyberattack on Berlin, approximately 1.4 million files totaling over five terabytes of data were posted online. The ransomware group Rhysida is demanding a ransom and published the data on the darknet after the Senate refused to pay. The exact circumstances and the full extent of the affected data are still under investigation.
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A series of suspected sabotage acts at substations in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, where wires were thrown into overhead lines using homemade devices, caused brief interruptions and the shutdown of power plant units. Investigations are ongoing, and claims of responsibility have been received.
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Citizen initiatives and local associations in East Germany face bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of state support in their efforts to solve infrastructure problems or improve medical care. Even elected mayors feel powerless when decisions are made over their heads.
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The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns of increased risks after a cyberattack on Berlin's administration, which saw 5.8 terabytes of data published. The threat landscape includes targeted phishing attacks and potential hack-and-leak operations, especially before elections. The criminal hacker group Rhysida demanded a ransom, which the Berlin Senate rejected.
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The free browser game "Kanzlerclash" merges Wahl-O-Mat elements with video game mechanics to make election programs more accessible. It was updated for the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Berlin, using AI-generated citizen profiles for dialogues.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed concerns to US President Donald Trump about a planned AI oversight agency. Zuckerberg suggested populating the agency with individuals who share Trump's views on AI.
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Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns of increased cyber threats following the release of Berlin administration data by the "Rhysida" group. Targeted phishing attacks and politically motivated "hack-and-leak operations" are a risk, especially with upcoming elections.
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The UN General Assembly voted 164 to 1 to adopt a non-binding resolution advocating for world maps with more realistic size proportions. The resolution aims to promote projections like Equal Earth, which depict Africa as larger than the Mercator projection.
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A study of over 1,000 young adults found that warnings about risks like depression and sleep disorders can decrease social media usage. The most effective warnings addressed mental health damage, excluding addiction warnings.
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