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Startup Ground A to Protect Critical Infrastructure with Laser Weapon

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Startup Ground A has developed a mobile laser weapon for drone defense, set for serial production next year. The system requires about one second of laser exposure per drone and has a one-hour battery life. Legal adjustments are needed in Germany for its deployment, unlike in France.
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Local Politics Laws & Rights

Fulda - No Renaming of Johannes-Dyba-Allee

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Fulda city council voted against renaming Johannes-Dyba-Allee. The street was to be renamed due to accusations that the deceased bishop did not follow up on indications of sexual violence.
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Trade & Consumption Startups IT & Internet

Would You Let a Humanoid Robot Clean Your Apartment for €26 Per Hour?

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated US startup Tau Robotics offers humanoid robots for home cleaning at approximately €26 per hour. These robots are increasingly handling complex tasks, though they are still remotely controlled. Concerns exist regarding data privacy due to recordings used for AI training.
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Companies & Markets Work & Career Arms & Weapons

From Convertible to Rocket: VW Plant Osnabrück Becomes Arms Factory

By withut-me 07.09.2026 6 views
TL;DR AI-generated The VW plant in Osnabrück is to be sold to investor Aurelius and the state of Lower Saxony and converted into a center for security and defense technology. The production of air defense systems is planned, with around 1,200 of the 1,800 employees expected to have a future.
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Local Politics Climate Change

On Climate Adaptation According to the Will of the People: "Giving Up the Gravel Garden"

By withut-me 06.09.2026 10 views
TL;DR AI-generated A citizens' council in Pinneberg is developing climate adaptation measures, aiming for a citizen referendum alongside the 2027 state election. Key proposals include greening roofs and facades, and removing sealed surfaces for water retention and cooling.
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Wars & Military Arms & Weapons Laws & Rights

Killer Robots - UN Defines Autonomous Weapons Systems

By withut-me 06.09.2026 9 views
TL;DR AI-generated The UN has adopted a document in Geneva regulating autonomous weapons systems, reaffirming the need for human control. Several states, including the USA and Russia, reportedly attempted to weaken the text.
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Local Politics Laws & Rights Equality & Diversity

Monastery dispute in Vienna: Zero cents for the urinal, fifty cents for the cubicle

By withut-me 05.09.2026 9 views
TL;DR AI-generated A woman is suing the city of Vienna over unequal treatment of men and women in public restrooms, as urinals are free while cubicles cost 50 cents. The city justifies this by citing higher cleaning costs for cubicles, stating that revenue does not cover expenses.
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Local Politics Housing & Urban Development Transport Policy

Hammer of the Week from Ettlingen

By withut-me 05.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated A new bike path in Ettlingen features lights that cannot be switched on due to a lack of permits and environmental concerns. Responsibility for activating the lighting remains unclear.
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Local Politics Migration & Integration Welfare & Poverty

Migrants in Allotments

By withut-me 05.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated In Merseburg, people with a migration background are increasingly taking over previously vacant allotment gardens. This is occurring against the backdrop of the upcoming election.
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