Nine in 10 Australian teens still use social media despite under-16 ban

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Australia's attempt to ban social media for individuals under 16 has shown little success, with approximately nine out of 10 teenagers still accessing platforms three months after the law took effect....weiterlesen »

What Google's biggest Play Store change means for your app purchases

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Google is implementing one of its biggest Play Store changes in years, giving Android app developers the ability to offer their own payment systems alongside Google's standard checkout. The shift takes...weiterlesen »

Australia forced into lineup shake-up as two stars ruled out before Paraguay showdown

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Australia faces a major lineup shake-up ahead of their do-or-die World Cup clash with Paraguay on Friday. Injuries to defender Jacob Italiano and attacker Mathew Leckie have forced coach Tony Popovic to...weiterlesen »

Agility Robotics goes public with $2.5bn valuation as first humanoid-focused company on US exchange

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Agility Robotics is going public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company, valuing the humanoid robot maker at around $2.5 billion. The Oregon-based startup behind the bipedal Digit...weiterlesen »

Why Norway really brought 580kg of food to the World Cup - and it's not what went viral

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

False claims that Norway's soccer team brought food to the 2026 World Cup because they distrust American products have gone viral online. The reality is far more mundane: elite athletes maintain dietary...weiterlesen »

40.3°C in Paris, iconic landmarks shut - Europe's killer heatwave claims more lives

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

A record-breaking heatwave has gripped Western Europe, forcing the closure of iconic landmarks as temperatures soar to unprecedented levels. France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom are experiencing...weiterlesen »

Hackers Publish Documents – Vienna Airport Responds

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Eine cyberkriminelle Gruppe behauptet, den Flughafen Wien gehackt zu haben. This is reported online by “Der Standard” among others. The hacker group “Bashe” claims to have captured a large number of data...weiterlesen »

Study Shows: Every Second Austrian Has Financial Worries

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Hohe Lebenshaltungskosten belasten viele Haushalte. Laut einer neuen Studie fühlt sich fast jeder zweite Österreicher finanziell gestresst – trotzdem liegt Österreich im internationalen Vergleich überraschend...weiterlesen »

King Charles fanned by aide as record 35.8C heat hits climate reception

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

King Charles endured record-breaking heat at a London climate reception on Wednesday, where one of his top aides had to fan him as temperatures inside St James's Palace became stifling. The UK experienced...weiterlesen »

New Scanners Change Security Checks at Vienna Airport

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Pünktlich zum Ferienstart fällt am Flughafen Wien-Schwechat eine der bekanntesten Reiseregeln Europas. Anyone who flies on vacation knows the problem: sunscreen, shampoo, or perfume must be transferred...weiterlesen »

Why Weight Loss Injections Are Not a Miracle Cure

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Hardly any health topic is currently attracting as much attention as the so-called weight loss injections. The most prominent example of this is Ozempic. The medications promise significant weight reduction...weiterlesen »

300-Million Hole: Vienna Rejected for Subway Funds

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Kosten für den Ausbau von U2 und U5 explodieren. Wien fordert zusätzliche Millionen vom Bund – doch im neuen Doppelbudget sind keine höheren Zuschüsse vorgesehen. The dispute over the financing of...weiterlesen »

Europe heatwave now affects 100 million as France drowning deaths rise to 42

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

A record-breaking heatwave is gripping Europe, forcing health authorities across the continent to issue urgent warnings as temperatures reach historic highs. France has recorded its hottest day ever, Spain...weiterlesen »

Britain debates rejoining the EU - but Brussels has moved on and likes the status quo

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the economic consequences are becoming starkly apparent. UK exports to the bloc have dropped dramatically, trade data shows a sharp decline in...weiterlesen »

Two-thirds want to look at their phones less during vacation

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

For many people, summer vacation is meant to be one thing above all: a break from everyday life. This apparently also includes a break from smartphones, laptops, and social media. This is shown by a representative...weiterlesen »

Klinik Favoriten: These Images Are Meant to Inspire Cancer Patients

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A waiting area in a hospital is associated with worries, uncertainty, and stressful moments for many people. This is exactly where students from BG/BRG Keimgasse are making a special statement. With the...weiterlesen »

Up to 39 Degrees in Vienna: Highest Weather Warning Level on the Weekend Due to "Extreme Heat Stress" in the Northeast

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Both in the red-marked areas from Wels through Steyr, almost the entire Lower Austria and Vienna to Eisenstadt and northern Burgenland, as well as in the orange-marked rest of Austria, the Geosphere warns...weiterlesen »

Tea for Babies and Children in VKI Test: Half is Recommended

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Herbal mixed teas with or without fruits or with or without flavors were examined. The focus was on pesticides and contamination by wild plants, known as pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA). During mechanical...weiterlesen »

World Drug Day: Psychology as a Key in the Fight Against Addiction

vor 19 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Adolescents and young adults are considered a vulnerable group. Experts therefore see prevention and early psychological support as important components in dealing with addiction disorders. According to...weiterlesen »

The AI question rattling markets - will massive tech spending deliver the profits promised?

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Global stock markets declined sharply on Wednesday as investors dumped tech stocks amid mounting concerns about artificial intelligence valuations and profitability. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 2.2 percent...weiterlesen »

Study Shows: Why Some Seniors Perceive Weather Extremes More Strongly

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Older people are considered a particularly important group for climate research. On one hand, they are more affected by heatwaves, floods, or storms. On the other hand, due to their life experience, they...weiterlesen »

Donauinselfest 2026: Wiener Linien run every 30 seconds

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

With additional subway trains, shorter intervals, and hundreds of employees, the Wiener Linien are preparing for the Danube Island Festival 2026. From July 3 to 5, hundreds of thousands of visitors are...weiterlesen »

OpenAI’s New GPT5.5-Cyber Beats Anthropic’s Mythos, But No Ban Yet

vor 21 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

OpenAI has unveiled the full version of its cybersecurity-focused AI model GPT-5.5-Cyber. The model is part of the company’s own cyber-defense program “Daybreak” and is explicitly aimed not at the general...weiterlesen »

Rubio rejects Iran's new Hormuz toll demands after interim peace deal

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has insisted that international waterways must remain toll-free, echoing the UK's position on the Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations between...weiterlesen »

Why can OpenAI sell AI abroad but Anthropic can't? Export ban raises uncomfortable questions

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The U.S. government has imposed strict export controls on Anthropic's most advanced AI models, effectively banning foreign nationals worldwide from accessing the technology. The move on June 12 cited national...weiterlesen »

Heat – Elderly and Children at Risk, Act Quickly in Emergencies

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

If a person gets into trouble due to heat, quick action is required. “Particularly at risk are older people or children, as they sweat less and thus regulate heat poorly. In the worst case, a heat emergency...weiterlesen »

Danube Island Festival 2026: Awareness Team, Drones and Video Surveillance

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

When the Donauinselfest opens its doors in ten days, the Danube Island will once again become a meeting point for hundreds of thousands of visitors. Accordingly, the security concept is extensive. As event...weiterlesen »

What Iran's players wrote in their LA locker room - and why it references 168 victims

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran's national football team left an emotional handwritten message in their locker room after their goalless draw against Belgium at the World Cup in Los Angeles. The note thanked the city for its hospitality...weiterlesen »

Under 15? UAE blocks your social media - platforms have 12 months to comply or face ban

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United Arab Emirates has banned social media use for anyone under 15 years old, becoming the first Arab nation to implement such a restriction. The move places the UAE among a growing number of countries...weiterlesen »

Over 50% of Australians now view China relationship as more important than US ties

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Australians now view their relationship with China as more important than their ties with the United States, a 2026 Lowy Institute poll reveals. The same survey shows confidence in President Donald Trump...weiterlesen »

58 departments now on red alert as heatwave shuts Louvre, Eiffel Tower

vor einem Tag - upday.com

France is grappling with a deadly heatwave that has killed at least 40 people and shattered temperature records across the country. The crisis has forced the closure of iconic landmarks and triggered the...weiterlesen »

500,000 trapped as seven foreign ministers warn Sudan offensive risks genocide repeat

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Seven foreign ministers have issued a joint declaration urging all parties in Sudan to de-escalate the conflict, expressing deep concern over the ongoing offensive against El Obeid amid an "extraordinarily...weiterlesen »

Scotland orders urgent rates review as some businesses hit with 500% hikes

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Scottish Government has commissioned an independent review into business rates hikes that saw some firms facing increases of nearly 500%. Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth announced the move on Tuesday...weiterlesen »

Viennese "Electricity Death Museum" Revived in the Viennese Narrenturm

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Of course, this is also advised against in the literal sense in the year 2026 – although the frequency of severe electrical accidents has significantly decreased in recent decades, also due to protective...weiterlesen »

Vienna Approaching 40 Degrees: Heatwave Reaches Its Peak on Sunday

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The current heatwave in Austria is intensifying further. According to Geosphere Austria, the preliminary peak of the extraordinary heat is expected on Sunday. Particularly in the east of the country, temperatures...weiterlesen »

US-Iran deal unravels as Tehran denies nuclear inspections - two killed in Lebanon

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US and Iran reached a 60-day framework agreement to end the Middle East war in talks held at Switzerland's Bürgenstock resort. But contradictions emerged immediately, with both sides disputing key provisions...weiterlesen »

Vienna's Financial Statement for 2025 is Approved

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

It is a tradition that the financial statement for the previous year is dealt with at the end of June. This time, a set of figures showing a significant increase in the deficit will be approved. It climbed...weiterlesen »

Getty Images stock soars 123% after striking multi-year partnership deal with OpenAI

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Getty Images has struck a multi-year partnership deal with OpenAI, marking a dramatic shift for a company that previously led legal battles against AI firms over copyright infringement. The agreement allows...weiterlesen »

Gove to play PM in Sky series simulating Russian attack on UK

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Sky has commissioned a four-part TV series that will simulate the UK government's response to a Russian attack on British soil, featuring real former politicians and military figures in fictional cabinet...weiterlesen »

US-Iran deal signed: Markets surge 3% as Strait of Hormuz reopens Friday

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end their war in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" by Friday, with...weiterlesen »

U.S.-Iran peace sends oil plunging while Fed stuns Wall Street with hawkish turn

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A U.S.-Iran peace deal has sent oil prices tumbling and rattled global financial markets, as investors grapple with the prospect of reopened energy supplies and a hawkish turn from the Federal Reserve....weiterlesen »

UPDATE: Starmer quits day before Brexit's 10th anniversary - €253bn damage, 6th PM since Cameron

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United Kingdom marks a decade since its fateful decision to leave the European Union on June 23, 2016. The anniversary comes amid ongoing political turbulence that has seen the country cycle through...weiterlesen »

SPÖ wants to "organize instead of divide" on summer tour

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The representatives of the federal government will not appear “as a closed block,” but will mingle alone or in pairs among the people, for example at the Donauinselfest, the Korneuburg summer festival,...weiterlesen »

5-30% of digital budgets now go to AI - yet most European companies can't prove ROI

vor einem Tag - upday.com

European companies have poured massive resources into artificial intelligence over the past year, with over 80% increasing their AI investments significantly. Yet more than half cannot demonstrate any...weiterlesen »

"Rolli" Drives Alone Through the Hospital: Hanusch Hospital in Vienna Tests Delivery Robot for Blood Samples

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The robot moves independently through the hospital, navigates the corridors, and also uses the building’s elevators. According to the ÖGK, the system can detect obstacles early and safely avoid people....weiterlesen »

Blood Donations in Heat "Harmless and Even Urgently Needed"

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

“Donating blood is possible and safe even at high temperatures, as long as you feel physically well and drink plenty – but this applies before every donation anyway,” said Gänsdorfer. Those who already...weiterlesen »

Up to 35 Degrees in Vienna Classrooms: Criticism of Holiday Debate

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Amidst a heatwave, the situation in Vienna’s schools is causing criticism. The FSG compulsory school representation reports high temperatures in numerous classrooms and sees regular teaching as significantly...weiterlesen »

Dollar hits one-year high as markets price in 90% chance of Fed rate hike

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The U.S. dollar surged to a one-year high on Tuesday, driven by investor expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year. The dollar index (DXY) climbed to 101.186 in early European...weiterlesen »

Data centers could use water for 1.3 billion people by 2030 - UN launches AI transparency push

vor einem Tag - upday.com

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has challenged artificial intelligence companies to come clean about their environmental footprint and commit to powering data centers exclusively with renewable energy...weiterlesen »

Children aged two and four found dead in car as France heatwave exceeds 40°C

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two children aged two and four have died after being found unresponsive in a car parked inside the garage of their family home in Carpentras, France. The tragedy occurred during a severe heatwave with...weiterlesen »

Royal Mail defies cost crisis with earnings surge - but parent company slumps 20%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Royal Mail has defied rising staff costs to deliver a sharp jump in underlying earnings, reaching £5 million for the year ending March 31 compared to £2 million the previous year. Revenues climbed 2.6%...weiterlesen »

Two children found dead in car as France shatters heat records in deadly heatwave

vor einem Tag - upday.com

An exceptional heatwave is gripping Europe, breaking temperature records and claiming lives across the continent. France recorded its hottest day in history on Monday as two young children were found dead...weiterlesen »

Millions of Pensioners Must Now Pay a New Fee

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Austrian pensioners will have to prepare for an additional financial burden in 2026. For the first time, the E-Card fee will also be collected from pensions. According to the umbrella organization of social...weiterlesen »

Formula 1 in Spielberg: Here the Longest Traffic Jams Threaten

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

When Formula 1 returns to Spielberg, the largest travel wave of the motorsport year also rolls in. From June 26 to 28, tens of thousands of visitors are expected in the Styrian Murtal. The ÖAMTC therefore...weiterlesen »

How to Repel Ants in the Lawn Without Chemicals

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Many garden owners are familiar with the problem: suddenly numerous small mounds of earth appear on the lawn. Ants, particularly the yellow meadow ant, are often responsible. The insects can quickly spread...weiterlesen »

Three extra years without insulin: NHS approves first drug to delay type 1 diabetes

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The NHS in England and Wales has approved teplizumab, the world's first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by up to three years. The immunotherapy gives children and young people precious...weiterlesen »

Geminor awarded Norway’s largest residual waste contract

vor einem Tag - Recycling Portal

Romerike Avfallsforedling IKS (ROAF) has awarded Geminor the contract for the transportation and energy recovery of 55,000 metric tons of residual waste annually. The contract has a duration of up to four...weiterlesen »

Thousands of Norwegian fans bring viral Viking row to Times Square after 28-year World Cup return

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Thousands of Norwegian football fans have transformed Times Square into a sea of red and white, performing their viral "Viking row" celebration ahead of their World Cup match against Senegal. The synchronized...weiterlesen »

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