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The EU wants to know whether the company behind TikTok, ByteDance, adheres to European law. The inquiry focuses on the app's potentially addictive design & screen time limits, the rabbit hole effect, lack of age verification and default privacy settings.

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EU lawmakers have agreed on new rules to combat maritime pollution. Several substances will be banned and ship owners and operators held accountable. Get all the details in the audio on today's "What's Right with the World"

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Once upon a time, in the magical land of Luxembourg, there stood the National Museum of Natural History. It was a grand establishment located in the charming city of Luxembourg City, down by the Alzette river, giving it that picturesque touch. You know, the perfect spot for some high-class intellectual shenanigans. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

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Being able to predict chemo resistance will save valuable time in the fight against cancer and help doctors move on to a therapy that is more likely to treat a patient.

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The Italian language has been named the most sexy and romantic language of the world. Spoken Italian has a musical quality to it that contributes to its appeal.

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A Beijing-based startup, called Betavolt, has introduced a revolutionary nuclear battery that claims to provide uninterrupted electricity for up to half a century without the need for charging or maintenance.

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A 57-year old Dutchman has made it into the World Records book thanks to having outlived anyone else with his donor heart of 40 years.

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In the UK, the National Health Fund has tested a tool to improve access to therapy. The result: AI can improve access, particularly for minorities. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: Alex Green via pexels

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A group of folks once walked into a bar and said, "You know what this place needs? A casino!". But hold your horses, this wasn't your run-of-the-mill gambling joint. No, it was the birth of the "Casino de Luxembourg" in 1880, and their grand vision was to create a haven of relaxation and promote good ol' sociability among their members. No mention of poker faces and slot machines here, folks!✋ Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

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Men who were prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis were 18 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a British study. That gives some hope that such drugs could be repurposed to prevent a common form of dementia.

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The natural source Dreibouren in the village Rollingen contributes to the drinking water supply of Ettelbrück. Follow Local Matters on tour, this week in Rollingen.

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Using two fans that he found at a scrap market and wires to rig them to, Hussam Al-Attar created his own source of electricity, thus making bespoke light for his displaced family in their tent on Gaza Strip. He is now referred to as Gaza's Newton.

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Everywhere in Europe, farmers struggle to pass their family farms on because the new generations don't want to be farmers anymore. For Tom Kass, one reason is the isolation that goes hand in hand with living on a farm. To avoid this, he recreated the Kass-Haff as a community project that brings people and especially kids closer to the farm. On today's Local Matters, Franziska takes you along for a visit.

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New European rules will expand the definition of child abuse in order to be able to prosecute the production and circulation of deepfakes and AI-generated material. The EU also intends to expand the statute of limitations up to at least 30 years after the victim reaches adulthood.

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Fondation EME invites women to dance. In their project "The Game", choreographer Jill Crovisier hosts several workshops this spring where women from all backgrounds get to explore dance and movement in a playful manner. Registrations for the upcoming workshop sessions are now open. Project manager Christine Bausch joined us on the breakfast show to talk about "The Game" and give us all the details. Photo: Fondation EME

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AI chatbots can impersonate real people and give them human-like responses. The AI tool Replika can elicit deep emotional bonds with users and has been found to help struggling students to avoid committing suicide.

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CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in the EU have reached the lowest levels in 60 years - and in China, solar and wind capacity for the first time supplies more energy than coal. This is today's piece of good news on "What's Right with the World". Listen to the audio to get all the details. Photo: Land Rover Our Planet via flickr https://flic.kr/p/9cMxS7

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Édouard François André, a man with a green thumb🌱 and an eye for beauty😍, was the superstar of landscape design back in the late 19th century who stands behind the designs of Villa Vauban's garden and Municipal Park here in Lux🌲🌴🌳 He was like the Michelangelo of gardens, except instead of chiseling marble, he sculpted nature itself. Talk about having a green aesthetic!💁🏻‍♂️ Born into a family of nurserymen, Édouard André grew up surrounded by flowers and shrubs in Bourges, Cher🇫🇷 It's like he was raised in a garden from day one, destined to become the ultimate horticultural maestro. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

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Obibini is Ghana's only female surf club. It gives young women and girls a place to play, learn and socialise. Teaching girls to swim and surf even seems to have lowered the local teenage pregnancy rate.

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Local sports history, nostalgia and success - the Stade de Thillenberg is an iconic place. On Local Matters today, we dive into the history of this stadium.

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A Greek court has acquitted 16 aid workers who had been charged for rescuing migrants. This is today's 'What's right with the world'. Photo: callmonikm, on Flickr

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Our daily bite of good news on What's Right with the World: Regular power-napping makes your brain healthy and helps you to live longer. Check out the audio to get all the details. Photo: Chris Lawrence via flickr https://flic.kr/p/5rd7Y7

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Differdange debates where to accommodate the asylum seekers. The current building at Thillenberg is in a bad condition. The heating doesn't work and the building needs renovation. The Green party suggests to relocate the refugees to the large building next door, the former hospital. The mayor has a different view. Local Matters is on tour this year. Every week, we travel to another part of Luxembourg - to explore what's happening locally.

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