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Consumer Protection Cars & Traffic

How dangerous are worn-out winter tires? ADAC provides alarming figures

By withut-me 08.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Companies & Markets Work & Career Consumer Protection

Heat pumps and e-cars remain out of reach for many households

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Domestic Elections Political Parties

After Election in Saxony-Anhalt - SPD Debates Social Balance of Federal Reform Plans

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated SPD candidate Krach, citing 81 percent dissatisfaction with reform plans, calls for maintaining pension without deductions after 45 contribution years and reversing housing benefit cuts. He views the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt as a reflection of financial concerns.
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Domestic Companies & Markets

Energy in Germany: Electricity Imports Sharply Down, Exports Grown

By withut-me 08.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated In the first six months of 2026, German electricity production rose by 4.5 percent, with renewables increasing by 6.5 percent. Electricity imports fell by 8.7 percent, while exports grew by 14.9 percent.
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Domestic Government IT & Internet

Digital Sovereignty: Swiss Government Wants to Move Away from Microsoft

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Swiss government plans to reduce its reliance on Microsoft software. A feasibility study was positive, and a larger trial with 3,000 employees is planned. An alternative software platform is expected to be available by the end of 2027.
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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Consumer Protection: Australia Allows Social Media Users to Switch Off Algorithms

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Australia plans a new law giving social media users the choice to see algorithmically curated content or only posts from contacts. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated this aims to give users more control.
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Literature Media & Press

Literary Evening on Slaughter: The Lust for Meat

By withut-me 08.09.2026 6 views
TL;DR AI-generated Three authors at the International Literature Festival Berlin discussed slaughter and meat production in their debut works. The books examine working conditions, the sensory experience of meat, and the figure of the butcher as a literary image.
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Consumer Protection IT & Internet

Phishing Warning: Kleinanzeigen Informs Users About Data Breach

By withut-me 08.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated Kleinanzeigen has confirmed a data breach where attackers linked email addresses with publicly accessible profile data via an inadequately secured interface. The company has closed the technical vulnerability and states that no passwords were affected.
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Consumer Protection IT & Internet Renewable Energy

DIY: The Balcony Power Plant as an E-Car Charging Station

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Balcony power plants with integrated batteries and a maximum feed-in power of 800 watts can theoretically serve as e-car charging stations. These systems are easy to register and inexpensive but require a parking space near the house.
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