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- 1Signal begins rolling out accounts without phone numbers●📱 Signal ohne Telefonnummer: Es geht tatsächlich los. In der aktuellen Android-Beta lässt sich ein neues Signal-Konto er
Signal has started allowing users to create accounts without a phone number. In the current Android beta, new accounts can be set up using a 32-digit account ID instead of SMS verification, with a 64-digit recovery key provided for account restoration. The change, long requested by privacy advocates, has drawn attention in German-language tech and security communities, where commentators see it as a significant step toward true anonymity in secure messaging.
- 2Rising wheat, corn and sugar prices spark new inflation fears●Lebensmittelpreise: Droht die nächste Inflationswelle? An den Rohstoffbörsen steigen die Preise für Weizen, Mais und Zuc
Commodity exchanges are seeing sharp increases in prices for wheat, corn and sugar, prompting debate in Germany about whether a new wave of food inflation is on the way. So far the rises have barely reached German supermarket shelves, but experts warn it is only a matter of time before consumers feel the impact, according to a report by Angela Göpfert.
- 32027 presidential poll shows no candidate uniting the French●sondage présidentielle 2027 second tour
A new poll on France's 2027 presidential election suggests no candidate currently manages to unite French voters ahead of a potential second round. The survey is drawing attention as political parties begin positioning themselves well ahead of the vote, with none of the likely contenders commanding broad national support.
- 4Roussel promises to restrain criticism of Mélenchon ahead of presidential election●Roussel promet de ne pas (trop) critiquer Mélenchon pour cette présidentielle: "Nous ne tomberons pas dans l'agressivité
Fabien Roussel, leader of the French Communist Party, has pledged to keep criticism of Jean-Luc Mélenchon to a minimum during the presidential campaign. His campaign director, senator Ian Brossat, told La Tribune that "we will not fall into aggression," signalling an effort to keep left-wing infighting in check. Commenters reacted with scepticism, with one mocking the pledge as a sudden conversion, and doubts remain about how long the truce will hold.
- 5Over 200 Texas prison employees arrested on contraband charges●Featured story, from Michelle Pitcher: Since 2020, at least 220 TDCJ employees have been arrested on contraband-related
A report by Michelle Pitcher finds that since 2020, at least 220 Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees have been arrested on contraband-related charges. The alleged offences include drug possession, bringing prohibited substances into correctional facilities, organized criminal activity, and bribery. The findings highlight persistent corruption and smuggling problems inside the Texas prison system and are drawing attention to oversight of correctional staff.
- 6Entrepreneur turns $200 jewellery startup into TV business●Meet Seyi Banigbe, the entrepreneur who grew a $200 jewellery startup and now reaches 60 million TV viewers
Seyi Banigbe started a jewellery business with just $200 and built it into a venture that now reaches an estimated 60 million television viewers. The entrepreneur's story highlights how small-scale African startups can scale into mainstream media exposure, drawing attention to her journey and the growing visibility of women-led businesses across the continent's creative and retail sectors.
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Federal policy changes are reshaping the condominium market, affecting both buyers and sellers. The reported overhaul suggests new federal rules or regulations altering how condo transactions are conducted, with potential impacts on financing, disclosure, or ownership requirements. Details on the specific measures and their effective dates remain limited, and market participants are watching for guidance on how the changes will affect prices and sales activity.
- 8Killeen housing market tilts toward buyers as inventory grows●Killeen housing market shifts toward buyers as inventory grows, sales slow and sellers adjust pricing strategies
The Killeen, Texas housing market is shifting in buyers' favor as the number of homes for sale grows and sales slow. Local reports say sellers are adjusting their pricing strategies to attract offers, marking a notable change from the tighter conditions of recent years.
- 9Canada's updated US travel advisory carries a hidden insurance trigger●Canada's updated US travel advisory carries a coverage trigger most travellers don't know exists
Canada has updated its travel advisory for the United States, and insurance specialists point out it carries a coverage trigger most travellers don't know exists. Travellers may be unaware that their travel insurance terms can be affected by a government advisory change, potentially leaving trips to the US with gaps in protection.