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Data centers in an energy dilemma: Is nuclear power making a comeback?: In a data center in Winterthur, computers hum around the clock. In this country ...
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Quick Glance: Data Center Growth and Nuclear Power's Resurgence
- Data centers increasingly require power, prompting operators in the U.S. to consider nuclear energy.
- Global electricity demand from data centers could double by 2026, driven mainly by the rise of AI applications.
- In the U.S., Microsoft signs a deal for nuclear power while tech firms invest in small modular reactors to secure their energy supply.
- In Switzerland, new nuclear power plants face challenges; however, hopes for small modular reactors might simplify the approval process.
Court rules in favor of company: Employees must clock out when using the toilet: At a Swiss watch manufacturer, employees have to clock out every time they go to ...
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Quick Glance: Toilet Breaks Classified as Work Interruptions
- A Swiss watch manufacturer requires employees to clock out for toilet breaks.
- The cantonal court ruled that toilet breaks can be considered interruptions of work due to the vague definition in labor law.
- While this decision caused discontent, the court urged measures to prevent discrimination against women.
- Similar practices may be adopted by other companies, raising concerns among labor unions.
Season opener: Best snow conditions and positive mood in skiing - | Tyrol: Fantastic pictures from Tyrol, South Tyrol and Switzerland make skiers' hearts ...
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Quick Glance: Ski Season Launches with Ideal Conditions in Tyrol
- The ski season in Tyrol kicks off with perfect snow conditions and sunny weather, leading to the opening of many ski resorts.
- Positive sentiment on social media reflects the high interest in alpine skiing, while current sales figures indicate a rising popularity of the sport.
- The international Doppelmayr Group reports a 12 percent increase in revenue, driven by customer orders from Europe and North America.
- There are 135 million skiers worldwide, with Austria being a leader in ski tourism, emphasizing the importance of using the first snow for a stable snowpack.
Guterres condemns Israel’s plan to label UNRWA a terrorist organisation: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spoken out against a law proposed by the ...
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Quick Glance: Guterres Critiques Law Against UNRWA
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly opposed an Israeli parliamentary proposal to classify UNRWA as a terrorist organization.
- He warned that such a law would severely undermine humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
- Guterres expressed his deep concern to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that it could hinder UNRWA's vital operations in the occupied Palestinian territories.
- The Israeli parliament has already approved a draft legislation that would label UNRWA as terrorist and potentially ban its work on Israeli territory.
Kate Winslet receives Golden Icon award at Zurich Film Festival: British actress Kate Winslet took a dip in Lake Zurich before receiving the Golden Icon Award ...
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Quick Glance: Kate Winslet Honored with Golden Eye Award in Zurich
- Kate Winslet presented her film 'Lee' at the Zurich Film Festival and received the Golden Eye Award for lifetime achievement.
- Festival Director Christian Jungen highlighted her visit as one of the festival's 20-year history's highlights.
- Winslet dedicated approximately ten years to the biopic about war photographer Lee Miller, which also explores her modeling career.
- Miller's son, Anthony Penrose, was present and shared that he only learned about his mother's wartime experiences after her passing.
Russian climbers die on Nepal's Dhaulagiri peak, hiking company says: Five Russian climbers who have been missing on Nepal's Mount Dhaulagiri since the weekend ...
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Glarus: Bat found had the rabies virus: The infected animal was found in the canton of Glarus. The disease has been considered defeated in Switzerland since 1992 ...
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Quick Glance: Rabies Virus Found in Bat in Glarus
- A water bat in the Canton of Glarus tested positive for the rabies virus.
- The bat was discovered in September in Mühlehorn, an area overseen by Graubünden.
- Rabies cases are rare in Switzerland, with only seven diagnosed since 1992.
- The public is advised not to handle sick wildlife and to inform wildlife authorities; there is no cause for concern.
Dogs: Researchers prove that owners resemble their pets: An analysis shows that people and dogs are similar in appearance and character. Perhaps the most ...
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Energy supply Switzerland: What is the current situation on the electricity market?
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Lausanne public transport to go all-electric by 2030: The company that runs public transport in the Swiss city of Lausanne intends to convert its entire fleet of ...
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Space systems graduate programme takes off at ETH Zurich: The federal technology institute ETH Zurich has launched a new Master’s degree programme in Space ...
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Change of faith and asylum: converts between hope and abuse: Countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan punish apostasy from Islam harshly. That is a strong ...
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Climbing the world’s other highest mountain – no sherpas required: What is the highest mountain on Earth? Turns out the answer to that question is more debatable ...
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Escaping the Nazis: Art collector Werner Merzbacher has died: He escaped the Nazis as a child, survived in Switzerland and gave the Kunsthaus the most popular ...
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Kim Wolhuter plays barefoot with hyenas: Kim Wolhuter is a gamekeeper and documentary filmmaker with a special hobby: almost every day he plays with hyenas in ...
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Sometimes it’s easier to believe in space lasers than climate change: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) would seemingly rather claim that the government can ...
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Should raw milk sales be banned or should consumers decide?: Swiss food regulations do not allow raw milk to be sold for direct consumption. However ...
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Julie Jay: Children should not be shielded from their mistakes or ours: Before having kids,I swore I wouldn’t be one of those parents who would automatically ...
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Ruth Glacier in Alaska Hides America’s Deepest Gorge: A famed explorer was sure the ice hid something profound. Ninety years later, scientists have put forth the ...
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Daily Sabah Oct 07
Switzerland rejects crucial biodiversity protection initiative: Switzerland, known for natural beauty like pristine lakes and majestic Alpine peaks ...
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'Suicide Capsule' Use Suspended in Switzerland: Campaign groups behind the suicide capsule, the "Sarco" say they suspended the application process for those who ...
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Open questions: Division of Richard Lugner's inheritance is dragging on - | Vienna
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China fitness KOL warned of explosion risk by using helium balloon to lighten load on hikes, bemuses netizens
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Quick Glance: Fitness Influencer Experiments with Helium Balloons for Hiking
- A fitness influencer from Zhejiang, known as Pu, gained attention by using a helium balloon to lighten his load during hikes.
- His Douyin video garnered 200,000 likes, where he claimed the balloon made climbing effortless.
- A chemistry teacher cautioned about safety risks, noting that helium balloons could explode at high altitudes and pose dangers when in contact with trees.
- The experiment sparked mixed reactions online, with some users making humorous comments about the concept and its practicality.
The seaside town with a stunning beach and hardly any tourists out of season: Nefyn in Gwynedd is a great place if you want to escape the rigours of everyday ...
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At Praterstern: Thief wanted to rob a supermarket and injured a policeman - | Leopoldstadt
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Meidling: Police arrest numerous drug drivers - | Meidling: In a coordinated action by the Vienna police, numerous drivers under the influence of drugs were ...
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Veterinary office intervenes: Trial for animal cruelty: cow is said to have bellowed in pain
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From Rascher Berg to wheelchair fire: the Altdorf fire brigade was in constant use on Tuesday
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Nepal teen breaks record by climbing Earth's highest mountains: The 18-year-old Nepali has become the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's highest ...
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Quick Glance: Nepalese Teen Sets Record for Youngest Mountaineer
- An 18-year-old Nepalese has set the record for the youngest climber to summit the 14 highest peaks on Earth.
- Nima Rinji Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma in Tibet on Wednesday, completing his ascents of all eight-thousanders in just 740 days.
- He aims to challenge the stereotype of Sherpas as mere helpers and encourages recognition of their potential as elite athletes.
- Nima Rinji comes from a family of record-holding climbers, with his father, Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, confirming his achievement via satellite phone.
Road sparks crisis over the slopes of Mt Grammos: The recent opening of a road in the alpine zone of Mount Grammos, Greece’s fourth highest mountain at 2 ...
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Building searched: Bomb threat received against the Vienna Regional Court - | Vienna
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Calf rescued by firefighters after falling into Thames: A CALF had to be rescued after it got stuck along a stretch of the River Thames in Henley ...
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Why gau rakshaks are not unconditionally backing BJP in Haryana’s elections: Gau rakshaks are lobbying candidates across parties, offering their votes in return ...
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Onset of winter in the Alps: Safe hiking in the mountains: This autumn the snow came particularly early. What tips hikers should definitely follow now.
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Meter-high mountains of rubbish and debris: Laufer helps in the Polish flood areas
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Paid articlePaywall5 Places For Pure, Traditional Yoghurt In Athens: From Ilioupoli to Omonia and Alimos, and from Kifissia to Kalyvia, lovers of good and authentically traditional ...
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Has William Ruto lost the mountain?: DP Rigathi Gachagua has assembled a battery of 20 top lawyers led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite to defend him at the ...
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An Arizona Home Overlooking a Tom Fazio-Designed Golf Course Just Listed for $6.4 Million
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Schönbrunn: Ice skating rink and curling at the new Christmas market - | Hietzing
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Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida as state reels from ‘unspeakable tragedy’ of Helene
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10 Reasons To Visit The Mani, Greece: No other part of Greece combines stupendous mountain scenery and scenic hikes with deserted, pristine beaches and a wealth ...
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About the ups and downs of HSV: Forever & Ever: Once a world club and back: How HSV has been battling its demons since time immemorial.
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Paid articlePaywallHidden creature — with colored groin — discovered as new species in Ecuador. See it
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Ups and downs: cycle path near Dornheim causes astonishment: During the renovation of the cycle path between Berkach and Dornheim, individual sections were ...
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‘Prowler’ lurking in backyard of California home turns out to be elusive predator
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Snowstorms in the region: Five Russian mountaineers die in the Himalayas: Almost 200 meters below the summit, several mountaineers abandon their ascent of the ...
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National Council election in Vienna: The result of the National Council election in Landstrasse - | Landstrasse
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Lake District: Woman taken to hospital after Coniston Old Man injury: Coniston Mountain Rescue Team helped an injured woman who was stuck on the Old Man.
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Snowmaking begins at Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain: Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain begin making snow for 2024-2025 Colorado ski season ...
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Opinion: We need mountain lions to do their job, curtail chronic wasting disease: I join many wildlife professionals and hunters who support Colorado’s ...
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‘Email apnea’ is real – here’s what causes it (and how to tell if you have it): Email apnea: causes, how to cure it and how to talk to your boss about it if ...
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"That's unfair": Why a supermarket customer was banned from the premises for life
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Walz overstates size of Minn. solar plant, a green success story: The Vice President nominee said the Mountain Iron Plant was the biggest solar plant in North ...
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“How Do I Tell My Friends To Leave Their Kids At Home When We Meet Up?”: “I’m a single woman in my late thirties, and I don’t want to sound like a total cow ...
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American climber speaks out after being rescued 20,000 feet up in Himalayas: The rescue operation ended up taking 80 hours.
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Vienna: Drug driver engages in wild chase with police - | Vienna: On Monday evening, Vienna's streets were the scene of a movie-worthy chase between a ...
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News at "5 to 12": Top stories from Upper Austria from October 8th, 2024 - | Upper Austria
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The pros and cons of living in Castilla-La Mancha: Rolling fields of purple saffron crocuses, ancient windmills, mountain ranges and UNESCO World Heritage cities ...
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Tata Steel Q2 Updates: Domestic production up 5% YoY while UK business declines: Tata Steel recorded India delivery volumes at 5.10 million tons ...
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Helene flooding damages Mountain Island Lake homes. Some blame Duke Energy for it
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Rochlitz porphyry: natural wonder and insolvent quarry - | What happens next?: A buyer is being sought for the insolvent porphyry quarries. At the same time ...
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Mountains, lakes and comedy: Why the "Preißn-Blick" of Bavaria is so special: Portrait interview with cabaret artist Harry G about new stage show "HoamStories" ...
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Overfilled clothing containers in Welver - | "I find it shameful": Wolfgang Müller would like to donate two bags of well-preserved clothing ...
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GulfToday Oct 08
Five Russians killed climbing mountain in Nepal: Rakesh Gurung, from Nepal's tourism department, said the team went missing late on the evening of October 6 ...
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Weather in Vienna: Up to 24 degrees on Tuesday, partly rain on Wednesday - Vienna
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Radio contact lost: Five mountaineers missing in Nepal are dead: They apparently wanted to climb one of the highest mountains in the world without a Sherpa ...
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A popular national park will go car-free for the season
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Kilimanjaro Trek 2024: A group of 30 intrepid trekkers will take on the tallest free-standing mountain in Africa as they attempt to reach the Kilimanjaro summit ...
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Defence Blog Oct 08
Russian firm uses US subsidiary to evade sanctions: As Western sanctions continue to pressure Russia's defense industry, evidence has emerged that Russian ...
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Central Saxony: Will the Rochlitz porphyry mining be saved?: At the end of August, Vereinigte Porphyrbrüche auf dem Rochlitzer Berge GmbH filed for bankruptcy ...
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Luxury hotel, railway plan for Japan’s Mount Fuji triggers backlash: A controversial proposal to build a rail link and luxury resort hotel on
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Review: Here’s why the big Korn show felt so anti-climactic on Sunday: French metal act Gojira and Bakersfield rockers Korn brought their concert tour to ...
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Operation in Bad Ischl: Cow rescued from manure pit - | Salzkammergut: In the early evening of October 5, the comrades of the Lauffen volunteer fire department ...
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Ipswich Star Oct 07
Felixstowe grandmother wants others to know more about IPF: A Felixstowe grandmother has shared her experience of living with a debilitating and life-changing ...
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Khaleej Times Oct 07
Watch: Heavy rains hit parts of Sharjah as waterfall flows through RAK mountain - News | Khaleej Times
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Sports media’s locker room access vs. the NFL Players Association: “This is a place of business. We’re not standing next to them in the showers!”
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Production stop at Nemak Saarlouis? IG Metall confirms rumors: The rumor mill surrounding the aluminum processor Nemak is bubbling. Business at the location on ...
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Recession fears mount as German industrial orders slump in August: German industrial orders fell significantly more than expected in August ...
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Gunfire at popular mountain overlook kills 1 visitor and wounds a second, SC cops say
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One dead in small airplane crash into Eagle Mountain Lake in North Texas, officials say
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