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German Beer Sales Hit Record Low, Alcohol-Free Variants Rise
German beer sales hit a 30-year low with 6% decline to 7.8 billion liters in 2025, while alcohol-free beer grows to 10% market share amid changing consumer habits.
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China Bans Hidden Door Handles in EVs for Safety
China becomes first country to ban hidden door handles in EVs, requiring mechanical handles by 2027 following safety incidents. The move affects Tesla and other manufacturers, positioning China as global safety standard-setter.
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SpaceX and xAI in Advanced Merger Talks, Sources Say
Elon Musk is in advanced talks to merge SpaceX with xAI, creating a potential $1 trillion-plus entity. The merger aims to address xAI's $1B monthly cash burn using SpaceX's Starlink revenue while advancing space-based AI...
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Grid Reliability Crisis Looms as Coal Phase-Out Accelerates
Grid reliability faces crisis as coal phase-out accelerates, with NERC warning of high-risk regions by 2030. Data centers and AI drive demand surge while coal retirements reduce dispatchable power, creating complex policy trade-offs.
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Iran Summons EU Ambassadors Over Revolutionary Guard Terror Listing
Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest the bloc's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, escalating diplomatic tensions over Iran's crackdown on protests and regional activities.
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Heat Mortality Study Urges Targeted Urban Cooling Policies
New research reveals urban heat islands significantly increase mortality risks, urging evidence-based cooling policies including green infrastructure, reflective materials, and tailored heat action plans to save lives.