Category: General Interest

On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made history as the first American elected to the papacy, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. Born in Chicago in 1955, Prevost is a member of the Augustinian order and served extensively in Peru, where he became a bishop and acquired citizenship. His election reflects a desire for a leader capable of bridging divides within the Catholic Church and addressing contemporary global challenges. Pope Leo XIV’s leadership is committed to unity, transparency, and social justice. He aims to continue the reforms initiated…

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An everyday situation: you come home with a carton of eggs, put them in the fridge, and don’t give them a second thought. But you may have already made your first mistake. According to nutrition experts, many egg storage habits are dangerous, even if the eggs appear to be in perfect condition on the outside. If they are left unrefrigerated for too long or stored in the wrong place in the fridge, harmful bacteria, especially Salmonella, can develop. This is especially true if they are exposed to changing temperatures. According…

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Physical activity can protect against cancer if you take around 7,000 steps a day. This resulted from a recent study involving around 85,000 British test subjects with a mean age of 63. Alaina Shreves from the US National Cancer Institute and her co-authors from the UK and Portugal analyzed people’s data from the UK Biobank. The analysis was based on physical activity in daily life, not sporting activity. The subjects were 85,394 people aged around 63 years. They all wore a device to measure their physical activity for one week…

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As Pope Leo XIV assumes his historic role, a practical but symbolic question looms: will he accept the salary formally due to the Bishop of Rome? According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the answer is as yet uncertain, but it could give an indication of the style of his pontificate. The Vatican provides for all the Pope’s material needs, including accommodation, food, health care, travel, and security. In purely technical terms, the Pope is entitled to a monthly salary of around 2,500 euros. However, this sum is largely symbolic…

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Border controls with Hungary and Slovenia will be extended for six months on Monday. This was announced by the Ministry of the Interior (BMI) on Sunday. It is a “necessary measure to deter the smuggling mafia,” it said. “The goal is clear: to push illegal migration towards zero,” ÖVP Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said. Border and near-border controls are essential factors in this. There has already been a massive reduction in apprehensions. The controls at these borders have been in place since the fall of 2015. “At the Austrian-Hungarian border…

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Dermatologists repeatedly emphasize this: too much soap can damage the skin. If you sweat little and do not come into contact with dirt, cleansing every two to three days is sufficient. Dr. Uta Schlossberger, a dermatologist from Cologne, recommends proper skin care in an article on t-online and explains that soap is only necessary on five body parts, as reported by t-online. According to Schlossberger, soaps should only be used for hands, feet, armpits, and the front and rear sweat channels on the upper body, i.e., the middle of the…

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Snoring is a common sleep-related issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when airflow through the mouth and nose is partially obstructed during sleep, causing tissues to vibrate and produce the characteristic noise. Understanding the causes, effects, and potential solutions can help manage or eliminate snoring effectively. Reasons for Snoring Obstructed Nasal Airways: Allergies, sinus infections, or nasal deformities like a deviated septum can restrict airflow and lead to snoring. Poor Muscle Tone in Throat and Tongue: Aging, alcohol consumption, and certain medications can relax muscles excessively, causing…

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One has stood the test of time and is more effective than many modern, expensive cleaning agents: vinegar, used as an all-rounder in the household. The newspaper Freundin reports this. Vinegar essence: the underestimated miracle cure What makes vinegar so special? The answer lies in its versatility and naturalness. In the 90s, households swore by vinegar essence to remove limescale, dissolve grease, and even kill mold. Whether kitchen worktops, bathroom tiles, or windows, a dash of vinegar mixed with water was enough to ensure sparkling cleanliness. This household remedy was…

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The early summer days have given the grasses’ readiness to bloom a further boost: These days, the first grasses will begin to bloom in the lowlands. “This heralds the start of the main season,” says Maximilian Bastl, head of the Medical University of Vienna’s pollen service. For by far the largest group of allergy sufferers—those who react to grass pollen—one of the most stressful phases of the year begins: from June until August, they may be afflicted by symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, and respiratory problems. And according to…

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