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After a boost in automation, Ford is again relying more on human labor. Image: www.imago-images.de Because AI couldn’t replace them, Ford is bringing back former engineers. This pays off for the company. Due to ongoing quality problems, the car manufacturer Ford has hired 350 experienced engineers in the past three years, including many former employees. […]

Ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Image: keystone After the war between the USA and Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz could change permanently. Oman has apparently presented a plan according to which ships would in future have to pay for passage through the strategically important strait. June 30, 2026, 4:57 p.mJune 30, 2026, […]

Will soon no longer be allowed to advertise in France: Temu.Image: www.imago-images.de June 29, 2026, 5:37 p.mJune 29, 2026, 5:38 p.m Advertising for fast fashion platforms such as Shein, Temu and Aliexpress will soon end in France. The Senate, as the second chamber of parliament, voted for a corresponding law that aims to slow down […]

So far, typical names for meat products can also be used for plant-based alternatives.Image: www.imago-images.de In the future, plant-based meat alternatives will no longer be allowed to be advertised in the EU using terms such as “steak”, “bacon” or “liver”. June 30, 2026, 02:51June 30, 2026, 02:51 The EU states finally decided this in Luxembourg, […]

June 30, 2026, 01:49June 30, 2026, 01:49 After a heat wave lasting several days, storms triggered floods and debris flows in several northern Italian regions. Firefighters were on constant duty, especially in South Tyrol. Because of a mudflow between Meran and Avelengo, 69 people – 39 in Meran and 30 in Avelengo – had to […]

The EU has adopted new rules for dealing with sexualized AI deepfakes. Image: DPA June 29, 2026, 4:57 p.mJune 29, 2026, 4:57 p.m In the EU, AI applications for the abusive creation of sexualized deepfakes will be banned in the future. The member states gave the green light to the new rule, which will apply […]

June 29, 2026, 3:42 p.mJune 29, 2026, 3:49 p.m Local law enforcement investigators discovered the remains of at least 117 dogs at an animal shelter in California. The sheriff’s office announced the discovery in a statement; several US media outlets subsequently reported on it. The authorities were called to the animal shelter by animal rights […]