Germany is seeing a rise in sick leave taken by workers, but it does not rank as the worst in Europe for absenteeism. Several other EU countries record higher rates of sick-day use. Experts point to factors such as stress, burnout and an ageing workforce as key drivers of the German increase.
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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified second for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, edging out team mate Lewis Hamilton who took third. Leclerc admitted he had considered copying Hamilton's driving style during a difficult patch this season in search of better results.
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PulseKit is an all-in-one iPhone app that lets users monitor key analytics from a single place without any coding required. All data is accessible directly from the home screen and lock screen via widgets.
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Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup to advance to the quarter-finals. A cleverly worked free kick saw Azzedine Ounahi score in the 50th minute, with the African side winning comfortably throughout.
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An intense heatwave struck the United States on the Fourth of July, forcing authorities to cancel Independence Day parades in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, among other cities. The extreme temperatures disrupted celebrations of one of America's most important national holidays.
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Ukrainian drones carried out a large-scale overnight attack on St Petersburg and surrounding areas, striking the city's oil terminal and port infrastructure, including the Baltic port of Vysotsk. St Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov confirmed no casualties and said the aftermath had been dealt with.
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Dominika Serowska, partner of dancer Marcin Hakiel, revealed in an interview with "Fakt" that her second pregnancy was a surprise and was not planned on her part. She also said she does not know whether Hakiel had planned to become a father again.
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French police were called to at least two shops after customers who had queued for hours came to blows over the last discounted air conditioning units on sale. When supplies ran out, arguments turned physical and officers had to intervene. The incidents were reported by local media in France.
NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is at risk of burning up in Earth's atmosphere as early as this year after solar storms pushed its orbit dangerously low. To save it, NASA enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies, whose Link spacecraft launched Friday to intercept and attempt to raise the observatory's orbit.
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Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson sat down with Joe Abercrombie on June 26 to discuss industry trends and his ongoing adaptation projects. He offered a theory about "20-year nostalgia cycles" to explain why Rebecca Yarros's romantasy series beginning with Fourth Wing (2023) has become a massive hit. Sanderson also shared his outlook on where the publishing industry is headed over the next two decades.
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Downtown Seattle is grappling with a wave of vacant office buildings left behind as companies have downsized or shifted to remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic. The city faces years of so-called "zombie towers" โ largely empty skyscrapers that generate little revenue but still burden city infrastructure and finances. The trend poses a significant long-term challenge for Seattle's urban economy.
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A cream-coloured Reserved blazer with a fabric flower brooch is emerging as a stylish alternative to the bolero jacket for wedding guests. Made from a viscose, polyester and elastane blend, it features a tailored cut and classic lapels for a timeless look. The piece fits the quiet luxury trend, which favours quality cuts and subtle details over single-use fashion purchases.
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Wearable devices such as smartwatches are most effective at detecting illness by identifying deviations from a person's individual baseline patterns โ such as changes in heart rate, sleep or activity levels. These outliers can be an early signal that a medical consultation is warranted. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to analyse this data, improving the accuracy of potential health-issue detection.
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Bitcoin climbed above $63,000 on 4 July, reaching its highest level in over a month and reversing losses suffered at the end of June. XRP led gains among major cryptocurrencies, rising 5% in 24 hours. Trading volumes were thin due to the US Independence Day holiday.
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The Polish racing game Track Day has released a new developer diary featuring screenshots of an atmospheric garage environment and a new, familiar-looking car. The game aims to recreate a grounded, realistic motorsport career atmosphere. The new images suggest the vehicle may be inspired by a real-world production model.
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Coney Island's iconic boardwalk in New York is set for a $1 billion investment to rebuild the promenade and support local businesses through a new permanent business improvement district. Executive director Daniel Murphy of the Alliance for Coney Island outlined the plans on Bloomberg. The upgrades aim to make Coney Island a year-round community while preserving its identity as "the people's playground."
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Jim Beam's 7th and 8th generation Master Distillers, Fred and Freddie Noe, confirm the original 230-year-old flagship bourbon recipe remains unchanged. The company is nonetheless expanding, including into the non-alcoholic drinks space. The Noes shared insights into the brand's rich history in an interview with Bloomberg This Weekend.
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Polish general and freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko presented US founding father Thomas Jefferson with a moral challenge linked to the question of freedom and slavery. Historians remain divided to this day on whether Jefferson rose to the occasion or failed the test.
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German junior tennis player Ida Wobker has been disqualified from the 2026 junior Wimbledon tournament after her thrown racket struck a spectator in the stands. The incident ended what was an otherwise notable appearance at the prestigious Grand Slam event.
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To mark the Fourth of July and America's 250th anniversary, a budget Fox Body Ford Mustang painted in US flag colours and powered by a V8 performs burnouts in celebration. The clip is a tribute to American car culture.
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A digital camera that doubles as an MP3 player resembles an iPod in shape but is an entirely different device. The built-in music player is its standout feature, making it a rare curiosity from the early era of consumer electronics.
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"The Conjuring: Last Rites," directed by Michael Chaves and starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, grossed $500 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing horror film of 2025. The film ends the mainline Conjuring franchise, centering on the case that supposedly ended the Warrens' careers as paranormal investigators. It is now streaming on Paramount+.
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