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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.
- 6Taylor Swift points fans to 'Patient Zero' music video after VMAs●Taylor Swift Reveals Where to Watch ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video After the VMAs
Taylor Swift told fans where to watch her 'Patient Zero' music video following the MTV VMAs, directing viewers to the release after her appearance at the awards show. Coverage, including from ELLE, has highlighted the announcement, and fans are discussing the video and its connection to her VMAs moment.
- 7Canada'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.
- 8Entrepreneur 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.
- 9Felled Sycamore Gap tree stump showing encouraging regrowth●Felled Sycamore Gap stump has 'encouraging' growth https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8vgyxrlve46o?at_medium=RSS&at_ca
The stump of the famous Sycamore Gap tree, which was felled in a widely condemned act of vandalism in Northumberland in 2023, is showing 'encouraging' new growth, the National Trust says. Shoots sprouting from the base suggest the iconic sycamore may regenerate naturally, raising hopes the much-loved landmark at Hadrian's Wall could eventually be restored rather than replaced.
- 10Bitcoin ETF inflows continue while Coinbase sees selling pressure●ETF-Zuflüsse & Börsen-Orderbuch 🏦 Institutionelle kaufen weiter, Coinbase verkauft! Trotz Konsolidierung fließen 137,5 M
Despite Bitcoin consolidating below $95,000, US spot ETFs recorded net inflows of roughly $137.5 million, with another $87 million flowing into Ether and Solana products, signaling institutions are still buying. At the same time, the Coinbase premium remains negative, meaning selling pressure is concentrated on that exchange, with large sell orders blocking moves between $89,000 and $95,000.
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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.
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New software tools are making it easier for United States e-commerce sellers to enter European markets, according to an E-Commerce Times report. The tools are said to lower barriers such as logistics, compliance and cross-border payments, letting smaller merchants sell to European customers. Details on which tools and companies are involved were not provided.
- 13Waffle House employee dies after car crashes into Maumelle restaurant●Maumelle Waffle House employee dies after car drives into restaurant, driver arrested
An employee at a Waffle House in Maumelle, Arkansas, has died after a car drove into the restaurant. Police arrested the driver following the crash. Local outlet KATV reported the death and arrest, and the incident is drawing attention as authorities work to establish what led the vehicle into the building and whether further charges will be filed.
- 14Bloom Energy Stock Rises as Retail Dismisses Short-Seller Report▼BE Stock Rises Premarket: Retail Dismisses Short-Seller Report As ‘Manipulation’
Shares of Bloom Energy rose in premarket trading after a short-seller report targeted the company, with retail investors rejecting the allegations and calling the report market manipulation. The stock's premarket gain suggests individual shareholders are holding firm rather than selling, setting up a confrontation between bullish retail sentiment and bearish research claims.
- 15Killeen 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.
- 16New Solution Speeds Up Climate-Friendly Building Retrofits●Neue Lösung beschleunigt klimafreundliche Sanierungen https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://futurezo ne.at/science/serielle-san
A new approach to serial retrofits is gaining attention in Austria: prefabricated, standardized wooden facade elements can be attached to existing buildings, speeding up energy-efficient renovations. The standardization is intended to make climate-friendly refurbishments faster and cheaper, addressing the slow pace of building upgrades. Observers see it as a practical step toward cutting emissions from the building sector.
- 17Madhya Pradesh rail project to fell 134,000 trees from October●📢 Mhow-Khandwa Rail Project: 1.34 Lakh Trees to Be Felled From October The Mhow-Khandwa rail project in Madhya Pradesh i
The Mhow-Khandwa rail line in Madhya Pradesh is entering a new phase, with authorities set to cut down around 1.34 lakh (134,000) trees beginning in October. The felling will be carried out in phases along the route. The large-scale loss of forest cover on the rail corridor is drawing attention to the environmental cost of the infrastructure project.
- 18Cancelled bookings would count as sales under IAB Europe travel ad draft●Cancelled bookings still count as sales in IAB Europe's travel ad draft
A draft from IAB Europe on travel advertising measurement would count cancelled bookings as sales, according to trade reporting. Critics in the ad industry say the rule could inflate reported conversion figures and mislead advertisers buying travel campaigns. IAB Europe has not responded publicly to the criticism, and the draft remains open for industry consultation.