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German football is in the spotlight as Christoph Kramer, the 2014 World Cup finalist, steps into a new role as a book author, with WDR highlighting his move from the pitch to writing. Meanwhile, Per Mertesacker's departure from his ZDF punditry role ahead of becoming DFB managing director is drawing attention, marked by a tongue-in-cheek farewell gift — an ice bathtub — and high expectations for his new DFB job.
- 2Soft robotic gripper tested on rubber ducks and screwdrivers▼Rubber ducks and screwdrivers put dexterous new soft robotic gripper to the test
Engineers have unveiled a new soft robotic gripper and put it through hands-on tests picking up everyday items including rubber ducks and screwdrivers. The demonstrations highlight the device's dexterity, showing how soft, flexible grippers can handle objects of varied shapes and textures that rigid robotic hands often struggle with. Coverage of the trial is drawing attention from robotics watchers following advances in manipulation technology.
- 3Man freed on bail after 41 years on US death row●Man released on bail after 41 years on death row in US https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwdr71xpj4gpo?at_medium=RSS&a
A man who spent 41 years on death row in the United States has been released on bail, according to a BBC News report. The case is drawing attention to questions about wrongful convictions, the length of his imprisonment, and the reliability of the death penalty in the American justice system. The report did not immediately identify the man or the state involved.