In Northern Europe, a race for critical raw materials like copper, nickel, and lithium is underway as the EU aims for greater resource independence, complicating the path to sustainable mining. Geologists like David Suter, working for the mining company Boliden,…
Gregor Deschwanden, at 33, has experienced a remarkable resurgence in his ski jumping career, achieving consistent results this season, with four podium finishes out of 15 World Cup competitions. His rising success has led to increased expectations for himself as…
After 40 years, English professional football may soon allow the consumption of alcohol on stadium terraces. A pilot project will begin on January 19, 2024, testing this policy at select clubs in the Women’s Championship, including Bristol City and Newcastle…
Los Angeles is grappling with its largest wildfire outbreak, with apocalyptic scenes as thick smoke engulfs the city and hundreds of homes burned. Experts attribute these catastrophic fires to climate change, which has led to prolonged dry conditions and extreme…
A Swiss citizen has been found dead in a prison in Iran, with local authorities claiming it was a suicide. The Swiss government is in contact with Iranian officials to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. The individual was reportedly…
In response to staffing challenges, the Curaviva Baselland association recommends a 10% increase in trainee wages for healthcare and elderly care homes. The aging population in Baselland necessitates a larger workforce, and many institutions are already implementing this wage adjustment….
Am Freitag fällt in der Schweiz Schnee bis ins Flachland, insbesondere im westlichen Mittelland und in der Zentralschweiz. Der Schneefall wird am Nachmittag und Abend den Straßenverkehr beeinträchtigen. Während in den Alpen bis zu 20 cm Neuschnee erwartet werden, könnte…
The U.S. government has failed to pay the $3.6 million owed to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for 2024, citing dissatisfaction with WADA’s handling of 23 unpunished doping cases involving China’s swimming team in 2021. The U.S. Drug czar, Rahul…
The state funeral for former US President Jimmy Carter commenced at 4 PM (CET) at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Current President Joe Biden will deliver a eulogy, while family members and notable figures like Steve Ford and Ted…
A story about Kira, a mixed-breed dog owned by Nicole Burkhard, who has developed a unique talent for singing along to her favorite songs on the radio. Kira’s passion for music became apparent during a car ride when she barked…
Many adolescents are risking their health in the quest for unattainable beauty ideals promoted on social media, including undergoing color-changing eye surgeries. This controversial procedure, known as keratopigmentation, is gaining popularity, despite warnings from medical experts about long-term risks and…
Eine Studie des Verbands der Schweizerischen Elektrizitätsunternehmen VSE prognostiziert einen Anstieg des Strombedarfs um 50 Prozent in den nächsten 25 Jahren. Während der Verband Kernenergie bis 2050 als ungelöst erachtet, gibt es in der ‘dialog’-Community unterschiedliche Meinungen zur Machbarkeit der…
