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German retail chain Kaufland is drawing attention with two announcements. From 12 October 2026, its weekly offers will run from Monday to Saturday instead of the previous schedule. The company has also surprised shoppers with a new in-store concept, reportedly including drugstore-style products, which could spare customers a separate trip to the chemist. German deal forums and regional media are covering both changes.
- 2Wildlife photographer captures elusive short-toed treecreeper●El # agateadoreuropeo (certhia brachydactyla) no se deja fotografiar fácilmente, se mueve con rapidez y se camufla en el
A photographer has shared images of a short-toed treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla), a small bird known for being difficult to photograph because it moves quickly and blends into tree bark. The post notes the challenge of capturing its profile and celebrates the lucky shot. Nature and birdwatching communities online are engaging with the images, sharing appreciation for the photograph.
- 3New edition of handbook on free software for clubs released●Wir haben zum heutigen # diday die Neuauflage unseres Handbuchs "Freie Software im Verein" mitgebracht. Mehr Seiten, meh
Hostsharing has released a new edition of its handbook 'Freie Software im Verein' (Free Software in Clubs), timed to coincide with the diday event. The updated guide offers more pages, more tips and more software recommendations, while stressing it makes no claim to completeness. The group argues free software is not only the best remedy against digital dependency but also a practical resource for associations.
- 4Microsoft Accused of Using Wetlands to Camouflage Data Centers●Microslop using wetlands and native gardens to 'camouflage' 20-plus data center sites by blending them into nature — cri
Microsoft is using wetlands, native gardens and biomimicry design to blend more than 20 data center sites into their natural surroundings. Critics dismiss the landscaping effort as 'lipstick on a pig', pointing to the company's 20-year gas power deal and arguing that greenery should not distract from environmental impacts or residents' needs. The debate highlights growing scrutiny of the environmental cost of data center expansion.
- 5Ottawa Redblacks sign UFL veteran Damarcus Mitchell●Ottawa Redblacks sign UFL veteran Damarcus Mitchell https:// 3downnation.com/2026/10/05/ott awa-redblacks-sign-ufl-veter
The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Damarcus Mitchell, a defensive player with experience in the United Football League and previously the NFL. The move adds depth to the CFL club's roster as the season continues, and it has drawn attention from Canadian football fans following the team's roster moves.
- 6Climate change is altering the smell of rain, scientists say▼https:// archive.ph/NuflJ Please no! https://www. scientificamerican.com/article /how-climate-change-is-altering-petrich
A Scientific American article reports that climate change is altering petrichor, the earthy smell that rises after rainfall, which comes from soil compounds and plant oils. The piece warns that shifts in temperature and rainfall patterns, along with changes in soil microbes and insects, could make this familiar scent rarer or different, prompting readers to share the story with dismay.
- 7Starbucks Japan launches Halloween 'purple cat' Frappuccino●『幻の パープルキャット 黒＆ 白の猫耳 フラペ登場』 【スタバ新作】ハロウィンは“幻のパープルキャット” 黒＆白の猫耳フラペ登場 https://www. sankei.com/article/20261006-VK WBDVBTUFLJ
Starbucks Japan has introduced a Halloween-themed Frappuccino inspired by a mysterious 'purple cat', served with black and white cat-ear decorations. The seasonal drink is being promoted as a rare, phantom-like treat for the Halloween period, and Japanese news coverage and social media users are sharing the launch ahead of the holiday.
- 8Bitcoin stuck in sideways range as ETFs draw inflows▼Bitcoin bleibt in einer 12-tägigen Seitwärtszone. Trotz hoher Volatilität verzeichnen BTC-Spot-ETFs Zuflüsse von 31,7 Mi
Bitcoin has been trading in a sideways range for twelve days, showing persistent volatility without a clear breakout. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of about 31.7 million dollars despite the stagnant price action. In the derivatives market, roughly 431 million dollars in positions were liquidated within 24 hours, the majority of them long positions worth around 320 million dollars, indicating traders betting on a rally were caught off guard.
- 9Microsoft accused of disguising data centers as nature while backing gas●Microsoft Is Camouflaging 20+ Data Centers As Nature, While Signing a 20-Year Gas Deal
Microsoft is building more than 20 data centers designed to blend into their natural surroundings, even as the company signs a 20-year deal tied to natural gas. The combination is drawing attention to a gap between the company's green image and its energy choices. Critics see the camouflaged facilities as optics, with the long gas commitment undercutting claims of climate-friendly expansion.
- 10Beautiful demoiselle damselflies photographed in Rosandra Valley●A dazzling #InsectSaturday in #Rosandra Valley #BlauflügelPrachtlibelle #Prachtlibelle #Kleinlibellen #Libelle #Libellen
Nature photographers are sharing images of beautiful demoiselles, a species of iridescent broad-winged damselfly, spotted in the Rosandra Valley. The insect photos are being posted as part of the Insect Saturday hashtag, with users highlighting the damselflies' striking metallic blue wings and the valley's rich wildlife.
- 11Alba Berlin host Bamberg in 138th edition of German basketball classic●Meister Berlin empfängt Pokalsieger Bamberg: 138. Auflage des Klassikers live und free im SPORTBILD-Stream Berlin steht
German basketball champions Alba Berlin welcome cup winners Brose Bamberg for the 138th edition of their classic rivalry, broadcast live and free on the SPORTBILD stream. Berlin lead the season series 2-1, with Bamberg at 1-2. Both sides have already faced the toughest stretch of the schedule, including demanding away games.
- 12Omni Systems discusses Eufloria 2, intergalactic floral conquest sequel●A chat with Omni Systems on upcoming intergalactic floral conquest game Eufloria 2 https:// lemmy.zip/post/72558168
Developer Omni Systems has given an interview about Eufloria 2, an upcoming game centred on intergalactic floral conquest. The sequel continues the series' blend of strategy and ambient space exploration, and the conversation covers what players can expect. Attention so far is modest, but fans of the original Eufloria are sharing the interview and discussing the return of the franchise.
- 13Data centers hide in the woods to dodge backlash●If a data center is camouflaged in the woods, will anyone hate it?
Data center developers are camouflaging facilities in wooded areas, blending buildings into forests to reduce opposition from local communities. The approach reflects growing resistance to data centers over noise, energy use and land consumption. Observers are debating whether disguising the facilities solves the underlying tensions or merely delays disputes as demand for computing infrastructure keeps expanding.
- 14US Bitcoin spot ETFs log another $70 million inflow day●Spot-ETFs Die US-Bitcoin-Spot-ETFs verzeichneten weiterhin positive Zuflüsse von knapp 70 Millionen US-Dollar an einem T
US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows of nearly 70 million US dollars in a single day, continuing a positive run even as momentum slows. Ethereum spot ETFs meanwhile saw modest outflows of around 3 million dollars. Investors are watching the daily flow data closely for signals on institutional demand for crypto funds.
- 15Curlew Spotted Camouflaged in Norfolk Heather●Curlew on the Grass This was one of several Curlews we saw, but this one was vaguely camouflaged in the colourful heathe
Birdwatchers in Norfolk shared photographs of curlews, including one bird whose plumage blended almost invisibly into the colourful heather. Several curlews were seen during the outing, with the camouflaged individual drawing particular attention from nature and wildlife photography enthusiasts commenting on the bird's remarkable natural disguise.
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Artist Jean Shin has created a new anti-war camouflage piece, according to Hyperallergic. The work reimagines camouflage, a pattern associated with the military, as a medium for expressing opposition to war. Details about the materials, exhibition location, and the artist's own statements are not provided, but the concept of turning military imagery into pacifist art is drawing attention.