California scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids: By NOAH BERGER, TERRY CHEA and ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN STANFORD, California (AP) — ...
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California scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his ...
Transcript: As Trump Unravels, Even Fox Cringes at His $5,000 Giveaway: As Trump’s efforts to salvage the midterms grow more unhinged, a political scientist ...
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Transcript: As Trump Unravels, Even Fox Cringes at His $5,000 Giveaway
‘People called him Scientist; I called him Junior’: A widely recognised member of the island’s unsheltered population was almost always seen with a bicycle ...
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‘People called him Scientist; I called him Junior’
Will cigarettes soon cost nearly 12 euros? Streeck Wants to Raise the Tobacco Tax Even Further
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Will cigarettes soon cost nearly 12 euros? Streeck Wants to Raise the ...
Key FactsStreeck seeks a sharper tobacco-tax increase than planned
Aug 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: merkur.de
  • The government’s current plans envisage raising tobacco tax by 40 cents per cigarette pack each year through 2030, which Streeck considers insufficient.

  • According to tobacco-industry calculations reported by Tagesschau, a pack of 20 cigarettes could cost about 9.10 euros in 2027 and gradually reach 11.78 euros by 2030.

  • For 2030, the federal government estimates that the higher tobacco levy would bring in approximately 4.4 billion euros in additional revenue.

  • According to the Federal Ministry of Health, the share of 12- to 17-year-olds who smoked fell from 27.5 percent in 2001 to 6.8 percent in 2023.
  • It has been shown that, from a health policy perspective, price increases on cigarettes are more effective when they are noticeable.
    — Hendrik Streeck, in an interview with the Rheinische Post on Saturday
Another Surrogacy Case in the CDU?: "No Accusations of Hypocrisy": Not only Jens Spahn, but also another CDU politician is said to have become a father through a ...
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Another Surrogacy Case in the CDU?:
Key FactsGovernment Upholds Streeck’s Credibility Amid Surrogacy Debate
Jul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ga.de
  • Hendrik Streeck and his husband Paul Zubeil announced the birth of their son in April.

  • The government stated that Streeck's personal life does not undermine his political credibility.

  • The details of the parenthood were not disclosed by Streeck and hold no political significance according to officials.

  • Surrogacy remains illegal in Germany, and there are no plans to change the law despite the child being born in the USA.
  • Mr. Streeck has not advocated any political positions that conflict with his personal life. That means there is no question about his political credibility.
    — Stefan Kornelius, government spokesperson, in Berlin
Lung cancer: This is how even the smallest carcinomas can be detected: In 76 percent of patients, lung cancer has already reached a late stage when it is first ...
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Lung cancer: This is how even the smallest carcinomas can be detected
OpinionJens Spahn's resignation: Is there a second surrogacy case in the CDU?: Jens Spahn's case is shaking the CDU. But another prominent party politician has ...
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Jens Spahn's resignation: Is there a second surrogacy case in the CDU?
Key FactsReignited Surrogacy Debate Follows Spahn’s Resignation
Jul 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
  • Jens Spahn’s resignation as CDU faction leader has triggered renewed debate on Germany’s approach to surrogacy.

  • The Ethics Council calls for open dialogue, emphasizing surrogacy’s relevance for women unable to carry children and same-sex couples.

  • Critics argue that the CDU/CSU denies women autonomy by supporting a paternalistic state controlling reproductive rights.

  • Child welfare remains a largely overlooked issue, while the Union cites ethical, legal, and practical concerns to oppose surrogacy.
  • She wants a paternalistic state that, above all, knows what’s best for women and also for potential surrogates.
    — Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, Leipzig-based professor; quoted in Die Zeit about the CDU/CSU's stance on surrogacy.
"Speech of the Year": Christian Drosten pleads for more courage in Tübingen: During the Corona pandemic, Christian Drosten became known as a virus explainer ...
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Virologist Krammer on hantavirus: “It is important to get a correct diagnosis quickly”
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Virologist Krammer on hantavirus: “It is important to get a correct ...
“Extremely dangerous situation”: Top politician warns of gambling problem that affects us all
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“Extremely dangerous situation”: Top politician warns of gambling problem ...
German passengers must endure a long quarantine: A good month after the outbreak of the hantavirus on a cruise ship, the number of confirmed cases remains very ...
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German passengers must endure a long quarantine
The Federal Drug Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck (CDU), criticizes the insufficient funding for addiction prevention and early addiction therapy in Germany ... Show more

Streeck demands a paradigm shift in addiction policy - | German Medical Journal
Patrice Aminati on "hart aber fair": "I'm being kept alive artificially": On "hart aber fair" (a German talk show), the focus is on the German healthcare ...
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Patrice Aminati on
Key FactsHendrik Streeck and Paul Zubeil Welcome Son
Apr 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • Hendrik Streeck and Paul Zubeil became first-time parents in spring 2026.

  • The virologist and his husband confirmed their son's birth to the magazine Bunte.

  • Streeck leads the Virology Institute in Bonn and joined the German Bundestag in 2025.

  • The couple rarely shares personal details and resides with their dog in both Berlin and Bonn.
  • Yes, we can confirm that we have become parents. We are overjoyed from the bottom of our hearts by the birth of our son. Suddenly there is a whole new meaning in our lives
    — Hendrik Streeck, speaking to the magazine Bunte about becoming a parent
Nancy Cox, a CDC veteran and a stalwart in global flu research, dies at 77: Known for dedication and diplomacy, Cox was critical to surveillance efforts and ...
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Nancy Cox, a CDC veteran and a stalwart in global flu research, dies at 77
Papa Streeck is "overjoyed", CDU has a problem with it: A CDU member of parliament uses surrogacy abroad, even though his party strictly rejects it in Germany ...
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Papa Streeck is
When politicians circumvent laws: Hendrik Streeck and the surrogacy debate: Banned in Germany, long established abroad: The case of Hendrik Streeck and his child ...
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When politicians circumvent laws: Hendrik Streeck and the surrogacy debate
Kate Marvel, Prominent Climate Scientist, Resigns From NASA: Kate Marvel, a well-known author, joins an estimated 95,000 people who have left federal science ...
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Kate Marvel, Prominent Climate Scientist, Resigns From NASA
How to build an AI scientist: first peer-reviewed paper spills the secrets: AI Scientist, an autonomous research tool, first released in 2024 ...
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How to build an AI scientist: first peer-reviewed paper spills the secrets
AI wrote a scientific paper that passed peer review: The arrival of AI-generated research papers marks a turning point that could radically accelerate ...
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AI wrote a scientific paper that passed peer review
Science Communication Is Central to the Practice of Science: Opinion | Explaining and defending knowledge is as essential to the scientific enterprise as ...
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Science Communication Is Central to the Practice of Science
Analysis of Operation “Epic Fury”: Why the U.S. and Israel's strategy is working, according to political scientists
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Analysis of Operation “Epic Fury”: Why the U.S. and Israel's strategy is ...
A titan of vaccine development sees his field’s achievements slip away: Stanley Plotkin, who literally wrote the book on vaccination science ...
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A titan of vaccine development sees his field’s achievements slip away
Politikwissenschaftler Frank Sauer warnt vor einer kritischen Entwicklung im Iran-Krieg: Die USA verbrauchen nach seiner Einschätzung derzeit so viele Raketen ... Show more
DNA pioneer James Watson pictured with women in Epstein’s house. Scientist who died last year shown posing for photos in paedophile’s New York mansion
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DNA pioneer James Watson pictured with women in Epstein’s house ...
State elections in Baden-Württemberg – Political scientist on leading candidates: Özdemir is the ideal candidate, Hagel “too bland”
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State elections in Baden-Württemberg – Political scientist on leading ...
Scientists have known for years that homo sapiens carry Neanderthal DNA, but not a lot of it. Some humans do not have any of their genes#wioncards #humans #DNA ... Show more

Human women preferred Neanderthal men. This solves a major DNA mystery
Government check based on data: What has the state government of Baden-Württemberg achieved?
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Government check based on data: What has the state government of ...
Epstein Files Cost Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist His Ivy League Post: The pair traded emails joking about the predator’s designation as a sex offender.
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Epstein Files Cost Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist His Ivy League Post
Greek Scientist Advances Cancer Diagnosis Through Innovative Liquid Biopsy Research
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Greek Scientist Advances Cancer Diagnosis Through Innovative Liquid Biopsy ...
Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain: Forensic experts doubt suicide: Was the crime scene in Seattle just "staged like a movie"? Forensic experts now claim: Nirvana legend ...
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Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain: Forensic experts doubt suicide
"I have never perceived such hopelessness" - | Political scientist Gilda Sahebi on the situation in Iran
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Scientist Loses Years of Work After Tweaking ChatGPT Settings: A German plant scientist says two years of academic work vanished in an instant after he clicked ...
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Scientist Loses Years of Work After Tweaking ChatGPT Settings
“Seriously?!” asks Lanz, as a political scientist describes Trump’s voter plan.: Markus Lanz discussed developments in the USA with political scientist Cathryn ...
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“Seriously?!” asks Lanz, as a political scientist describes Trump’s voter ...
Key FactsUS Surveillance Expands: Citizens Trapped in Data Web
Jan 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
  • ICE has increased its funding and employs Palantir software to conduct near real-time surveillance by merging vast data sources.

  • The killing of nurse Alex Pretti highlights how individuals targeted by surveillance were already closely monitored by authorities.

  • Data such as advertising and location details are combined to control and influence citizens’ behavior in the US.

  • Growing civil society opposition challenges the intrusive tactics, condemning many as violations of American values.
  • More and more people are saying: 'This is un-American!'
    — Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook expressed this statement in the context of discussing the treatment of suspected illegal individuals in the United States.
Could finance health insurance: Black-Red coalition in favor of higher tobacco tax – “has an effect on consumption”
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Could finance health insurance: Black-Red coalition in favor of higher ...
An Episcopal bishop in New Hampshire has urged fellow clergy to finalize their wills and prepare for what he called a “new era of martyrdom.” Bishop A ... Show more
USA, Ukraine, Russia: What to expect from the meeting: Trump insists on a meeting with Russia and Ukraine, says political scientist Nico Lange. However ...
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USA, Ukraine, Russia: What to expect from the meeting
Less alcohol among young people: Addiction commissioner calls for an end to accompanied drinking
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Less alcohol among young people: Addiction commissioner calls for an end ...
Political scientist Zamirirad: US threat fuels Iran protests: Demonstrators felt the "vulnerability of authoritarian systems" through Trump's threat ...
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Political scientist Zamirirad: US threat fuels Iran protests
Poll: Majority of the population expects AfD state premier in 2026: A majority of Germans consider it likely that the AfD will provide a state premier in 2026 ...
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Poll: Majority of the population expects AfD state premier in 2026
Key FactsAfD Likely to Lead State Governments in 2026
Dec 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
  • Five state elections will take place in 2026, including in Saxony-Anhalt and Baden-Württemberg.

  • A representative survey reveals that 53 percent of Germans anticipate the AfD will secure at least one minister-president position.

  • In Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the AfD polls close to 40 percent but is not projected to achieve an absolute majority.

  • Most AfD supporters are confident of gaining a state leadership role, whereas supporters of other parties remain more doubtful.
Merz "very inexperienced in handling power" - | Expert takes stock: What is the assessment of the government and Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the end of 2025? ...
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Merz
"The system must become more efficient": Economist Schnitzer advocates for a co-payment for doctor's visits and questions costs for the very elderly
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Best Speech of the Year: University of Tübingen Honors Christian Drosten: Die Auszeichnung „Rede des Jahres“ des Seminars für Allgemeine Rhetorik der Universität ...
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Best Speech of the Year: University of Tübingen Honors Christian Drosten
University of Tübingen: Virologist Christian Drosten honored for "Speech of the Year" - | Tübingen District - | Reutlinger General-Anzeiger - | gea.de
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University of Tübingen: Virologist Christian Drosten honored for
Münkler: USA is transforming itself into a "power-based imperial player": Political scientist Münkler sees a change behind the USA's new security strategy that ...
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Münkler: USA is transforming itself into a
The Generation Germany is a "youth organization that acts at least radically, if not extremely," says political scientist Anna-Sophie Heinze about the new AfD ... Show more
Political scientist Peter Neumann sees a fundamental break in the new US security strategy: He says it states for the first time "that Europe is not only no ... Show more
Key FactsUS Security Paper Signals Risks to German Politics
Dec 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
  • A recent US security strategy labels Europe a threat to democracy and backs forces opposing the current liberal order.

  • The US government closely monitors Germany's handling of the AfD due to increasing links with the Republican Party.

  • Peter Neumann highlights a worst-case scenario where the US might impose sanctions on Germany.

  • Experts call for reducing dependencies in security and infrastructure while advising against panic but urging strategic planning.
  • The paper says: We support those who fight against the current liberal-democratic, woke, left-green soiled European regime.
    — Peter Neumann, political scientist, in the ARD talk show 'Maischberger'.
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