Marijuana and Lung Cancer: New Keck Medicine Studies Link Heavy Use to Elevated Risk New research finds heavy marijuana smoking is associated with increased lung and head‑and‑neck cancer risk; dose …
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Politics
GKV reform clears Bundestag after heated debate, sets cuts and higher co-payments
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermans approve contentious GKV reform as Bundestag backs savings package in close vote Germany’s Bundestag approved the GKV reform on July 10, 2026, in a narrow vote that seeks to …
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Politics
AI in higher education: German Science Council urges intellectual sovereignty
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoWissenschaftsrat urges intellectual sovereignty in universities to manage generative AI German Wissenschaftsrat proposes ‘intellectual sovereignty’ in higher education to manage generative AI, urging AI‑free study phases, funding, and collaboration. Germany’s …
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Health
Matcha Delivers Higher Antioxidants and Sustained Energy Than Green Tea
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerMatcha vs Green Tea: New Comparison of Antioxidants, Caffeine and Cognitive Benefits Matcha vs green tea: expert comparison of antioxidants, caffeine, L-theanine, heart and metabolic effects to help you choose …
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Business
Heatwave pushes German electricity prices higher as air conditioning demand rises
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAir conditioning surge drives electricity prices higher in Germany Air conditioning demand in Germany is lifting electricity prices this summer, triggering wholesale market spikes and risking higher bills for consumers. …
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Business
DGB demands higher statutory pensions and rejects raising retirement age
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDGB pension proposal rejects raising retirement age and urges stronger statutory pensions DGB pension proposal rejects raising the retirement age and calls for higher statutory pension levels, an employer-funded occupational …
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Business
German pension reform faces resistance as Merz commission proposes higher retirement age
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pension reform proposal faces early pushback over retirement age and market investments Chancellor Merz advances German pension reform with a 33-point commission plan proposing higher retirement ages and market …
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Politics
German pension commission proposes higher contributions and longer working lives for larger pensions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoPension Commission Proposals Leak Sparks Debate Over Higher Contributions and Longer Working Lives German pension commission proposals leaked: higher contributions, longer working lives and larger pensions. How the measures could …
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Business
German pension reform recommends mandatory capital‑funded premium pension and higher retirement age
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pension reform would add compulsory Prämienrente and link retirement age to life expectancy German pension reform proposed: mandatory Prämienrente from 2028, higher combined contributions and retirement age linked to …
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Business
Ehegattensplitting reform calls for limited realsplitting and higher child benefits
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerOpen Letter Proposes Ehegattensplitting Reform with Limited “Realsplitting” and Child Benefit Payouts Open letter on Ehegattensplitting reform ignites debate; authors propose a limited ‘Realsplitting’ and direct revenues to families through …