New scam – what you need to watch out for now

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With the help of fake e-mails and SMS in the name of Österreich.gv.at, Internet fraudsters try to obtain personal data from citizens. The Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) is warning of a new scam. The fraudulent messages receive the information that the recipients should fill out an online application to receive a refund. The sender of the letters appears to be “öesterreich.gv.at” or the wording “Austria Government Digital Sales and Service.” The hyperlink included leads to a fake website in the design of FinanzOnline, which asks for the input of…

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Energy consumption is highly unequally distributed

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Wealth and energy consumption are highly unequally distributed worldwide, according to a new calculation. The top ten percent consume 20 times more energy than the bottom ten. The higher the income, the more energy-intensive people’s behaviour – they are then more likely to book a flight vacation or own a car. Accordingly, the top ten percent use 187 times more energy for their vehicles than the bottom ten, researchers from the University of Leeds report in the journal Nature Energy. They have linked data from the European Union and the…

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People with healthy lifestyles live longer

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Exercise regularly, don’t smoke or abuse painkillers: People who stick to these and other healthy behaviours live significantly longer – by over 20 years. This is shown by a new study presented at a nutrition conference in Boston/USA. Add to that low stress and alcohol, a healthy diet, sufficient sleep and good social contacts. Women who adhere to all these principles live more than 22 years longer, men even almost 24 years, according to the study presented by a team led by Xuan-Mai Nguyen from the University of Illinois at…

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Philippines: Thousands flee Typhoon Doksuri

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Typhoon “Doksuri” made landfall in the north of the Philippines with heavy rain and powerful winds. The weather service in the Southeast Asian island nation spoke of a “violent, life-threatening” storm. The national disaster management agency said today that one resident was killed in flash flooding, and more than 11,000 people were displaced. The tropical storm, named “Egay” in the Philippines, reached Fuga Island in the northern province of Cagayan early this morning with gusts of up to 240 kilometres per hour. Large parts of the region were without power,…

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Viennese clubs and pubs fight knockout drops

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During the summer, some well-known clubs and pubs will distribute information about the danger of knockout drops. There will also be actions at concerts. VIENNA. Last year, the 24-hour Women’s Emergency Hotline recorded a significant increase in consultations on knockout drops. For this reason, the city launched a broad campaign in November 2022 to raise awareness of the issue. A cocktail at the club, a glass of wine at a home party or a drink with a new acquaintance – and suddenly headaches, dizziness and fatigue, set in. Hours later,…

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Is it allowed to reheat mushrooms one more time?

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Again and again, we hear that mushrooms should not be reheated. We explain when you can heat them and when you’d better not reheat them. Reheat mushrooms: A good idea?Following specific rules, mushroom dishes can be reheated the next day.Mushrooms are perishable, so they should not be left at room temperature for too long.After preparation, they should be cooled quickly and kept in the refrigerator for one day.When reheating, heat to at least 70 degrees.Leftovers should not be reheated as toxic decomposition products may be produced.Dishes with raw mushrooms should…

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Austrian Ministry of Finance: warning against fraudulent emails and text messages

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The Ministry of Finance warns against phishing emails. The Ministry of Finance warns against fake email and SMS messages. These are ostensibly sent by Austria’s digital office – oesterreich.gv.at.The recipients are led to believe that they will receive a refund, for which they are supposed to fill out an online application. However, the hyperlink in the emails or SMS leads to a fake website in the style of FinanzOnline, where the entry of personal data, particularly account information, is requested. Ministry of Finance warns against phishing mails.The Ministry of Finance…

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How often should we go to the toilet?

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Basic for the organismFirst of all, it must be said that going to the toilet is one of the basic needs of our body. If this aspect does not work, our body suffers.Dispose of wasteIt is a natural way to remove accumulated waste and toxins from the body, which, once eliminated, help the digestive and renal systems to function correctly.How often should we go to the bathroom to void in solid form?The question on everyone’s mind, if only silently, is how often we should go to the toilet to empty…

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Expert reveals: this is how often you should change your bed linen

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How often we should wash our bed linen is a question we don’t always agree on. You can find the answer in this article. According to scientists, bedding picks up a lot of bacteria. When we sleep, we sweat and shed dead skin flakes. As a result, bacteria accumulate, and bed linen becomes a natural breeding ground for germs. Even if we are unaware of it, our bed sheets can harbour bacteria and viruses and are far from the healthiest and most comfortable place in our home, even if it…

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