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    German conservatives accused of normalising the far right●Die Trommler der Normalisierung Jahrelang wollte die Union unbedingt glauben, man könne dem rechten Rand Stimmen abjagenMmastodonBusinessLabor22219 h ago

    A commentary in Germany argues that the Union, the country's centre-right Christian Democrats, spent years believing it could win back voters from the far right by chasing them with hard-line positions. The piece calls this strategy of accommodation a 'drumbeat of normalisation', citing moves by Hessian Minister-President Rhein and other Union politicians as examples of the party drifting toward right-wing talking points.

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    Garden season ends with last eggplant and pepper plants shredded▼I'm pretty sure this concludes our garden waste shredding. This was the last of the Aubergines (eggplant) and green bellMmastodonLifeHome & Garden123 h ago

    A gardener reports the end of the season's garden waste shredding, with the final aubergine and green bell pepper plants cut up and added to the compost bin to break down into mulch for next year. With the beds now cleared, the next step is taking soil pH readings ahead of the new planting season.

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    Lidl has recalled packs of minced meat sold in the Marne, Ardennes and Aube departments after tests detected E. coli bacteria, French regional newspaper L'Union reports. The recall comes as French consumers are actively searching for poultry and meat products, and shoppers are being urged to check their purchases and return affected items to stores. It adds to a series of recent food safety recalls in France.

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    Super U rescue box offers surplus fruit and vegetables for two euros●# rettertuete Urlaubs-Edition: Retterbox von Super U, 2 Euro Bananen, Kartoffeln, Aubergine, Chicorée, Orange, Tomaten,MmastodonLifeFood134 min ago

    A shopper in France picked up a two-euro 'Retterbox' from supermarket chain Super U, a holiday-edition rescue bag filled with produce otherwise destined for waste. The box contained bananas, potatoes, aubergine, chicorée, an orange, tomatoes, lettuce and light grapes. The purchase highlights the growing popularity of anti-food-waste schemes at French supermarkets, where surplus produce is sold cheaply rather than thrown away.

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    Garden season ends with peppers and eggplants composted●And now on to the last things standing; the green bell peppers and the eggplant (aubergines). These will be dug up and rMmastodonLifeHome & Garden112 d ago

    A gardener has reached the end of the growing season, digging up the last crops standing — green bell peppers and eggplants — to run through a shredder and compost into mulch for next year's beds. With the plants cleared away, the patch is being put to rest for winter, marking a quiet close to the gardening year.

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    Squirrel joke about raining nuts amuses nature fans●"Ob es wohl irgendwann mal wieder regnet?" "Ich glaube, es regnet gleich Nüsse!" # fox # squirrel # nature # naturephotoMmastodonEnvironmentWildlife311 d ago

    A lighthearted nature photograph doing the rounds shows a squirrel in the rain, captioned as a joke: one asks whether it will ever rain again, and the squirrel answers that it is about to rain nuts. The image is being shared among wildlife and nature photography enthusiasts as a bit of comic relief.

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    Does religion protect or harm LGBTQ people? New review weighs evidence●(hpd.de) Religion und LGBTQ: Was entscheidet, ob Glaube schützt oder schadet? 2. October 2026 Ist Religion für LGBTQ-PerMmastodonWorldReligion23 d ago

    A review of 50 studies published on hpd.de examines whether religion is more a risk or a protection for LGBTQ people. The analysis concludes that simple answers fall short: outcomes depend largely on how religious identity and sexual or gender identity interact for each person, making context decisive rather than faith itself.

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    Internet use linked to declining religiosity worldwide●Es gibt auch gute Nachrichten. Da hat das Internet doch mal einen positiven Effekt Gesellschaften. Glaube im DigitalzeitMmastodonWorldReligion24 d ago

    A study reported by German science outlet Forschung und Wissen suggests that growing internet use is accompanied by a worldwide decline in religiosity, prompting discussion about faith in the digital age. Commenters are highlighting the finding as an example of digital technology having a measurable positive social effect, though others may view the erosion of religious belief less positively.

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    New documentary 'Woran wir glauben' debates determinism vs social constructivism●Woran wir glauben # Doku 2024 Determinismus ? vs. SOZIALER Konstruktivismus & Autosuggestion ! # gutenmorgen # sonntag #MmastodonCultureTelevision12 d ago

    A 2024 German-language documentary titled 'Woran wir glauben' is drawing attention, framing the question of belief around determinism, social constructivism and autosuggestion. The program touches on how beliefs form in media, society and democracy, and viewers are sharing it alongside topics like culture, mindset and social change.

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    Hikers drawn to the protected Gorges de Saint-Aubert●“Gorges de Saint-Aubert” There are places so protected that they can only be discovered on foot. For lovers of uneven anMmastodonWorldEU Politics32 d ago

    Outdoor enthusiasts are highlighting the Gorges de Saint-Aubert, an exceptionally protected site in the Suisse Normande area of Normandy, northern France. The gorge can only be explored on foot, via steep and uneven paths, making it a destination for experienced hikers seeking wild, restricted-access landscapes. Walkers are sharing tips and impressions of the site's rugged trails and protected natural setting.

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    Oskar Mulley's 1921 charcoal drawing circulates among art lovers●Oskar Mulley, ‘Im Schatten des Aberglaubens’ (In the Shadow of Superstition), 1921 Charcoal & white chalk on paper # artMmastodonCultureArt25 d ago

    Art enthusiasts are sharing Oskar Mulley's 1921 work 'Im Schatten des Aberglaubens' (In the Shadow of Superstition), a charcoal and white chalk drawing on paper. The piece, with its dark, shadowy imagery including a bat motif, is being highlighted as an example of the Austrian painter's early graphic work, drawing attention to his atmospheric use of light and shadow.

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    Are we watching films wrong? A debate on passive viewing●Je älter ich werde desto mehr glaube ich, dass man Filme "falsch" gucken kann und dass viele Menschen genau das machen.MmastodonCultureFilm14 d ago

    A German-language debate is unfolding about whether films can be watched "wrong". The argument: many people watch movies and series without questioning what they see, consuming them purely passively rather than engaging critically with form, choices and meaning. Commenters are weighing in on whether active viewing really matters, and whether most audiences miss what makes cinema worth watching.

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    Knox Street Luxury Revamp Brings Auberge Hotel to Dallas▼Knox Street’s Luxury Revamp: New Auberge Hotel, High‑End Retail & Dining in Dallas✉newsBusinessRetail6 d ago

    Dallas's Knox Street district is set for a major luxury overhaul, anchored by a new Auberge hotel alongside high-end retail and dining additions. D Magazine reported the plans, which signal continued investment in one of the city's most upscale shopping corridors. The redevelopment is expected to reshape the neighborhood's mix of boutiques, restaurants and visitor amenities.