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Affected individuals of unlawful price increases by streaming service DAZN can join a class action lawsuit until September 25, 2026. The Higher Regional Court of Munich confirmed in December 2024 that DAZN used twelve impermissible clauses in a 2022 price increase.
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The Berlin Court of Appeal has declared a Lieferando clause impermissible, which excluded the refund of pre-paid tips upon cancellation. The court justified this by stating it was a one-sided contract design to the detriment of customers. The verdict is not yet legally binding.
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NASA's New Horizons probe risks the shutdown of two instruments due to $4 million in promised funding not being paid. These funds are designated for data analysis by employees.
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New EU packaging rules threaten the existence of pizzerias and zero-waste stores with strict material and recycling quotas. This is causing discontent among customers and operators who fear negative environmental and economic impacts.
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Petrol small cars now cost an average of almost 24,000 euros, an increase of nearly 80 percent in ten years. The ADAC criticizes manufacturers for equipping cars with comfort features that drive up prices and calls for simpler, affordable mobility solutions.
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EU parliamentarians are calling for stricter rules for online youth protection, following the US model. They propose temporary network blocks against platforms for persistent violations, as fines alone are deemed insufficient for tech giants like Meta.
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Eckart von Hirschhausen calls a new weight loss pill, available in Germany since September, a "gamechanger." However, he stresses it does not solve fundamental issues like obesity prevention or societal structures, noting high prices charged by manufacturers in Germany.
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94 percent of surveyed electric car owners would buy an electric car again. After purchase, issues like range and home charging are less problematic for most respondents than before buying.
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Norway plans to introduce stricter regulations for smart glasses to prevent AI-powered facial recognition in public spaces. An expert council will develop proposals to protect consumers from surveillance by such technologies.
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Only 24 percent of Germans are interested in the electronic patient record (ePA), with just 10 percent completing initial registration. Frustrating sign-up processes, lack of identification options, and complexity are key reasons for dropouts. Access to the ePA is socially selective, disadvantaging those with lower education, income, and digital affinity.
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