Category: General Interest

After Pope Francis had to undergo emergency surgery last week, doctors still advise him against getting out of bed. The 86-year-old is not appearing before the faithful for Sunday prayers. However, this is only a precautionary measure. According to the attending physician, Pope Francis continues to be on the road to recovery after his most recent surgery. The head of the Catholics is fever-free, and his heart and lungs are functioning normally, explained surgeon Sergio Alfieri of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. For precautionary reasons, however, Francis does not appear…

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Messenger service WhatsApp has launched a new feature for running public channels. Administrators of channels can use it to send texts, photos, videos or polls to their followers, as the subsidiary of the Meta Group explained on Thursday. According to the statement, the administrator function will be available to a select number of organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and FC Barcelona. Content from a channel will be available for 30 days WhatsApp reportedly offers a directory of all media that can be searched by topic. In addition,…

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Sahara dust in the air can make the sky look yellowish to brownish.Sahara dust reaches Austria almost every year. But what dangers does it pose, and how does the desert sand make it to Central Europe? Sahara dust comes from the Sahara, the largest desert in the world, which extends over large parts of North Africa. Wind and hurricanes stir up the sand and dust in the Sahara, and it enters the atmosphere. It is transported there by strong winds across the Atlantic and to other parts of the world.…

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Hair gel is one of the most essential styling products for men. But an expert warns against excessive use of it. Many men still rely on hair gel when it comes to styling. It defines their hair without making it stick, is uncomplicated to use, and usually lasts all day. But the styling product does not only have advantages; on the contrary: it can even cause great harm. Drying out the hair can lead to hair loss.Kevin Moore is a trichologist at regrowz.com and warns of the side effects that…

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Under the leadership of Austria, a police focus operation has been carried out in 44 countries in the fight against human trafficking for sexual exploitation, begging and the commission of crimes.A total of 212 people were arrested, and 1,426 potential victims were identified, the Interior Ministry announced Thursday. Operation Global Chain took place from May 8 to 15. Around 130,000 police officers were deployed worldwide in operation, led by Austria and coordinated by Europol, Frontex and Interpol. They included EMPACT Joint Action Days (JAD), co-led by Romania. Authorities were present…

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Earlier this year, astronomers* discovered a “quasi-moon” or “fake moon” orbiting the Earth. The satellite has been accompanying Earth since 100 BC and will continue for the next 1,500 years. 2023 FW13 orbits the SunThe 2023 FW13, named celestial body, is an asteroid not in orbit around the Earth. Only 10 to 15 meters in diameter, 2023 FW13 is orbiting the Sun but near Earth. There have been several encounters in the past with celestial bodies that researchers* have been able to identify as quasi-moons. However, 2023 FW13 is the…

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Eighty percent of the kitchen herbs tested by Greenpeace are contaminated with pesticides. This was the result of the NGO’s market check published on Tuesday.Greenpeace examined the assortment of the five most common kitchen herbs in supermarkets, hardware stores and garden centers. Residues of 23 different sprays were detected in the 20 samples. Twenty different kitchen herbs – from chives and parsley to mint, basil, thyme and rosemary – from conventional and organic farming were put under the microscope. The results were shocking for Greenpeace: among the pesticides detected was…

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They are beautiful to look at but rob quite a few of their breath: flowering grasses. A survey now reveals how many people suffer from allergies. Allergy sufferers are not to be envied: For months, they have been plagued by various plants. Now the grass also makes their eyes itch and their noses run. The drought is exacerbating the problem. The Linz-based polling institute Imas wanted to know how many people in Austria suffer from the annoying symptoms. One thousand-eight people were questioned, representing the population aged 16 and over.…

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On Pentecost, Sunday, Pope Francis lamented discontent and division in the world. “We are all connected, and yet we are divided from one another, numbed by indifference and oppressed by loneliness. So many wars, so many conflicts: it seems incredible the evil that man can do,” the pope said.Several hundred faithful and cardinals sat in the pews and chairs around the altar. The pope seemed in good shape. He had cancelled several appointments Friday because of a fever. Christians celebrate the Feast of Pentecost 50 days after Easter, bringing the…

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