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German media are warning that stink bugs (baumwanzen) are increasingly creeping into apartments as temperatures drop in autumn. Outlets including Bild, T-Online, SWR3 and Der Standard explain why the insects seek warm indoor spots and how to remove them. A key warning is circulating: never vacuum them up, as crushing the bugs releases their foul odor and can spread the smell through the vacuum cleaner.
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Austria marmorated and other stink bugs are moving into homes across Germany and Austria as temperatures drop, prompting a wave of advice articles from major outlets. Media including Der Standard, T-Online and Stern warn readers not to vacuum the insects up, since crushing or sucking them in releases their foul smell and can spread the odour or clog machines. Recommended measures include sealing cracks and gently relocating the bugs outdoors.
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A new solar-powered garbage can is being promoted as a solution to the smell and hygiene problems of public waste bins. The design reportedly uses solar energy to power features that reduce odors, making it more pleasant for pedestrians and city workers. Coverage highlights it as an example of small-scale clean-energy innovation applied to everyday urban infrastructure.
- 4Singapore launches probe into civil servant misconduct after study●Singapore’s government said it had launched a probe into potential cases of misconduct by civil servants after the findi
Singapore's government says it has opened an investigation into potential misconduct by civil servants, prompted by the findings of a newly published academic study. The research has also stirred controversy within academic circles, with The Economist reporting that the paper has caused a "scholarly stink" as experts debate its methods and conclusions.