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German television fans are discussing Michael Manousakis, the Wusterwitz scrapyard dealer known from the DMAX series 'Steel Buddies'. A special programme, 'Steel Buddies Spezial: Neues aus dem geheimen Archiv', is airing on TV, while Joyn is streaming 'Morlock Motors' content in which mechanic Gerhard speaks openly about Manousakis. Both new broadcasts have revived interest in the TV personality and his scrapyard business.

Mindmax, an AI-powered learning startup, has raised £2.5m in funding, with backing from Helsing's chief executive. The investment signals growing interest from defence-tech leaders in education AI ventures. Details about other investors and the startup's plans for the capital remain limited, but the round adds to momentum in European AI startup funding.

The YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF has announced a weekly distribution of $0.1489 per share. The fund generates income by using options strategies tied to Bitcoin, paying shareholders on a weekly schedule. Investors tracking crypto-linked income products are watching the payout as a signal of how the fund's strategy is performing amid ongoing volatility in Bitcoin markets.