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Hammer of the Week from Ettlingen

By withut-me 05.09.2026 1 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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Education & Schools IT & Internet Media & Press

Paris Replaces Mercator Projection: France Shrinks on Maps

By withut-me 05.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Police & Investigations Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Cybercrime Attack in Berlin: The Eight Most Important Questions & Answers

By withut-me 05.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Companies & Markets Police & Investigations IT & Internet

Wire Instead of Explosives: Attacks on Substations and Limits of Network Redundancy

By withut-me 05.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Police & Investigations Laws & Rights IT & Internet

BSI Sees Dangers After Cyberattack on Berlin Administration

By withut-me 05.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Education & Schools IT & Internet Media & Press

Political Education and State Elections: Winning Through Conversation

By withut-me 05.09.2026 2 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Wars & Military Human Rights

Colombia: The President's Strong Hand Claims First Victims

By withut-me 05.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has reported military successes against the FARC, with over 30 people killed, including at least four minors. This has sparked debate about the legality of the attacks and the recruitment of young people by armed groups.
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Government Companies & Markets IT & Internet

Zuckerberg Shares Trump's Dislike of AI Regulation in Phone Call

By withut-me 05.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Elections Police & Investigations IT & Internet

BSI Warns of Increased Cyber Threat After Data Leak

By withut-me 05.09.2026 6 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Parliament & Legislation IT & Internet Media & Press

164 States Want to See New World Maps

By withut-me 05.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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