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13 US class-action lawsuits against Meta's AI glasses have been consolidated. People recorded by the glasses without consent are now also being considered as a plaintiff group. Plaintiffs accuse Meta of marketing the devices as privacy-friendly while using recordings for AI improvement.
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Over 80 percent of smartphones sold in the EU lack required repair information on their energy labels, according to the Right to Repair initiative. Manufacturers are assigning top ratings despite missing data, and authorities are apparently not enforcing compliance.
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The Rostock Higher Regional Court ruled that Aida Cruises can no longer use certain clauses in its travel conditions. These include an 80 percent cancellation fee for partial cancellations in multi-bed cabins and the obligation for travelers to bear quarantine costs themselves.
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A ban on headscarves for girls under 14 has come into effect in Austria. The law was passed by parliament in December with a broad majority, though the Green party voted against it.
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The Social Association VdK warns of negative impacts on children with disabilities in Saxony-Anhalt following the AfD's election success. Planned measures such as ending school inclusion and reducing disabled parking spaces are criticized.
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North Rhine-Westphalia is launching a pilot project in three prisons to provide inmates with internet access. Usage will be supervised with restricted access to selected sites to facilitate contact with the outside world and prepare for release.
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The President of the Central Council of Jews, Schuster, stated he was "personally appalled" by the AfD's election success in Saxony-Anhalt. He fears a "radically changed education policy" detrimental to children and young people if the party takes over the state government.
Work & CareerEducation & SchoolsMigration & Integration
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Processing of visa applications for Iranians wishing to study or work in Germany continues to be delayed. The Federal Foreign Office is not planning to expand capacities to other embassies and is setting priorities, leading to longer waiting times for many applicants.
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Ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is campaigning for votes and making demands on education policy, including "special classes" for refugee children and an end to inclusion. The party rules out coalitions with other parties and prefers to remain in opposition.
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Ultra-fast fashion provider Shein's IPO in Hong Kong valued the company at around $27 billion, 70 percent below its 2022 peak. Investors expressed concerns about supply chains and environmental impact, leading to a significantly reduced valuation.
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