Extreme heatwave costs more and more lives

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Millions of Mexicans suffer from an extreme heat wave – the third this year. Since mid-April, Eight people have died across the country because of the high temperatures. With temperatures reaching 35 degrees in the centre of Mexico City, a metropolis of millions, the air in the capital is more than stuffy because of the exhaust fumes. In Monterrey in the northeast, temperatures are over 40 degrees Celsius. There, the water pressure in the pipes is decreasing, and due to the high electricity consumption caused by air-conditioning systems, there are…

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Postal rates to rise from 1 September

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On 1 September, Österreichische Post AG will increase its rates for letters and parcels posted as “letters.” They are allowed an adjustment equal to the inflation rate, i.e., around 10 percent on average. Some products, however, will be increased more.The “standard letter” will even be 5 cents cheaper if it is allowed to be slower in return: this is in response to a customer need, says Post boss Georg Pölzl. So if you post a simple letter with a stamp, you pay “only” 95 cents. In return, the item is…

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Boring billion: When the days had 19 hours

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It is common knowledge that the days are getting longer. Every year 0.000015 seconds are added. In other words, the Earth’s rotation is slowed by 2.3 milliseconds every century. The reason for this is the lunar tidal forces. This also causes the distance to the moon to increase by 3 to 4 centimetres every year, which in turn further slows down the Earth’s rotation. Until now, it was assumed that this braking process was continuous. That is, the further back in time you look, the shorter the days become. But…

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From Sunday, the summer heat will come to Austria

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While thunderstorms and rain are still possible at the beginning of the weekend, the summer heat will arrive in Austria from Sunday. The core of the low-pressure system, which continues to determine the weather, lies over the west of Poland on Friday. According to UWZ expert Christoph Matella, unstable air masses will once again reach the Alpine region in a northwesterly high-altitude current, and showers and a few thunderstorms are to be expected. However, the risk of thunderstorms remains low. On Saturday, too, there will be little change, with a…

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ÖBB to raise ticket prices in June

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From 11 June 2023, you will pay more for ÖBB tickets in 1st and 2nd classes. According to the company, cost pressure makes the increase necessary. Travelling by train will become more expensive from June. The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) will raise ticket prices in 1st and 2nd class by 5.8 percent from 11 June 2023, it said in a statement. ÖBB ticket prices more expensive as of 11 JuneThe dynamic pricing system will remain in place, i.e. the earlier tickets are bought, the cheaper they are. The following price…

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Climate bonus: This is how much money you can expect

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After the climate bonus had been significantly increased in 2022 due to inflation, the initially planned system with regional differentiation is being reintroduced this year. A distinction will be made between the four categories. Depending on where you live, you will receive 110, 150, 185 or 220 euros from the beginning of September, the National Council decided on Wednesday with the votes of the ÖVP and the Greens. Compared to 500 euros for adults and 250 euros for children in the previous year, the climate bonus is much lower this…

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First 27 degrees, then powerful thunderstorms rage in Austria

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Today, Thursday will start with some clouds in the southern half. North of the Alps, however, the sun will shine frequently. In the day, a nice mix of sun and clouds will develop across the country, only from the southern Alps to the Wechsel region as well as in the Mühlviertel and Waldviertel; more compact clouds will move through. Except for a few thundery showers south of the main ridge of the Alps, it will remain dry. The wind will be moderate, with valley wind systems dominating the Alps—highs between…

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Warning of phishing e-mails: streaming customers are affected

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Whenever major platforms or portals change their terms of use, scammers seem to target consumer uncertainty. This is particularly true of Netflix, which wants to stop account sharing. Which scams you should be prepared for. In the case of Netflix, the streaming portal warns of current phishing attacks on its website. Fraudsters take advantage of the fact that subscribers often do not know precisely what the new terms and conditions mean for them and whether they are possibly in debt to the provider. Fake emails look deceptively real.The senders of…

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1,080 euros more – who can look forward to a new bonus

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On Wednesday, the National Council decided on another money bonus. Who can look forward to 1,080 euros more per year in the future? High inflation continues to hit low-income households much harder than the wealthy. At the same time, more and more children are at acute risk of poverty. To counteract this, the federal government decided on Wednesday a new package of measures to relieve families at risk of poverty. It includes an extra monthly payment and an increased school start allowance. “Children are the most vulnerable part of our…

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