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Early Back-to-School Shopping Surge Amidst Inflation and Tariff Concerns

Driven by concerns over tariffs and inflation, two-thirds of American families have begun back-to-school shopping earlier than last year, with total spending predicted to reach $128.2 billion, although individual spending is expected to decrease.

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Quality Education
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Man Stabbed to Death in Warana; Killer at Large

Zdravko Bilic, 57, was found stabbed to death outside his Warana home on Monday evening; police suspect he interrupted a break-in, and the killer remains at large, shocking residents of the usually quiet suburb.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Gera Höhler Biennale Showcases Contemporary Art in Historic Cellars

The 12th Gera Höhler Biennale, running from July 27th to October 17th in repurposed medieval beer cellars, features 25 artists and explores the theme of "unterHaltung" (interaction/entertainment), including reproductions of Klaus Staeck's posters.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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1,440 Unfilled Teaching Positions in Baden-Württemberg Due to Long-Standing Software Error

Due to a software error dating back to 2005, 1,440 teaching positions in Baden-Württemberg were incorrectly listed as filled, resulting in a misallocation of resources; the ministry aims to fill these positions and prevent future errors.

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Quality Education
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German States Clash Over Summer Holiday Schedules

Due to Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg's refusal to join a rotating summer holiday schedule, other German states are demanding a nationwide solution, impacting families' summer planning and travel costs. Negotiations are set for the end of 2024 regarding holiday schedules from 2030 onwards.

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Reduced Inequality
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Nibud Proposes Single Fixed-Cost Payment Day in Netherlands

The Dutch Nibud agency proposed aligning all fixed cost payments (rent, insurance, utilities) to a single day, a move supported by many but facing challenges due to differing current payment schedules across various sectors, impacting millions.

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No Poverty
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Gold Outperforms Canadian Real Estate and Stocks Since 2001

Since January 2001, gold has been Canada's top-performing asset, outpacing real estate and stocks, with a 10.3% CAGR, despite many Canadians viewing real estate as the most reliable investment; this is due to a disconnect between the Consumer Price Index and asset prices, with asset prices closely t...

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Reduced Inequality
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Gera Höhler Biennale Showcases Contemporary Art in Historic Underground Setting

The 12th Gera Höhler Biennale, held in former medieval beer cellars repurposed as an air raid shelter, features 25 artists exhibiting under the theme "unterHaltung", including reproduced works by Klaus Staeck; it runs until October 17th and will include a permanent peace pole.

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Karlsruhe Zoo Euthanizes Genetically Valuable Polar Bear

Karlsruhe Zoo euthanized 24-year-old polar bear Kap, father of cub Mika, due to severe, irreversible liver and gallbladder issues discovered during a recent examination under anesthesia; Kap was one of the most genetically valuable bears in the European Endangered Species Programme.

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Life on Land
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Iceland Volcano Erupts for Ninth Time Since 2023

A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupted on July 16th, 2024, for the ninth time since late 2023, causing the evacuation of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon, though with less impact than previous evacuations due to prior population relocation.

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Climate Action
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Major Drug Bust in Southern Germany: 16 Arrested

Southern German police arrested 16 individuals for operating a large-scale drug trafficking ring, seizing weapons, €100,000, and smaller quantities of drugs during raids across Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, and Hessen.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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German Study Reveals Similarities in Workplace Values Across Generations

A German DAK health insurance survey found that young employees (under 30) value positive work environments similarly to older workers, take more frequent but shorter sick leaves, and report intergenerational workplace conflicts at a rate of 28 percent.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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