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There is one far-right conspiracy platform less in the United States. The satirical media outlet The Onion has acquired the site Infowars.com. For years, the owner Alex Jones distributed lies and fake news to the public, earning millions of dollars by selling conspiracy theory merchandise like vitamins, diet pills, and gear for a supposed civil war.

The city of Esch has introduced an online platform where citizens can easily request a meeting with a municipal officer or alderman. The initiative aims to strengthen the direct contact between the citizens and the politicians. In our interview on Local Matters, mayor Christian Weis (CSV) explains how the city of Esch aims to foster civic participation through this and other initiatives.

Scientists have discovered the world's largest coral reef in the Solomon Islands, which holds centuries of ocean secrets. It measures 34 metres wide and five metres high, making it longer than the world's biggest mammal, the blue whale. It is made of nearly one billion little polyps, pulsing with life and colour and it is so huge that it is visible from space.

The American Women's Club Luxembourg is back again this year collecting money for their 'Gifts for Kids' campaign. The clubs wants to ensure that all children get to experience the joy of receiving a gift on Saint Nicholas Day, the 6th December. This is a tradition that the AWCL has proudly organise annually since 1996. Last year over 1,400 gifts were given out to children. So far this year they have raised enough money for 1,000 kids to get a present, but their aim is to get to 1,500 children. The gifts are worth up to the value of 25 euros, and are bought with the AWCL's partner, supermarket chain, Cactus. The AWCL are asking for donations which can be given on their website www.awclux.com. All donations go towards the gifts for the children.

Amazon, Ikea and about three dozen other companies that depend on ocean freight will invite shipping firms for the first time ever to bid on a contract in January to move their cargo on vessels powered by near-zero emissions e-fuels like e-methanol. The Alliance hopes to accelerate the ocean shipping industry's move toward net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

Becoming a radio host was a childhood dream of Elmira, and today, that dream comes true! Navaye Dell is a new show in Persian that starts on ARA City Radio today with Elmira as the host. Navaye Dell means "the melody of my heart" and this is the focus of the show, talking about music that represents important parts of someone's life. Elmira wants to bring together people from all over Iran, not by talking about politics or religion, but by sharing the music of their lives. Each episode she will have a new guest where they guide her through their life with 5 songs and stories to accompany them. Some episodes are full of fun and laughter, some take a more emotional turn, but both are important to Elmira to bring together the Luxembourgish Iranian population and community. Elmira says "it's not the politics that make us humans" and that is why the show will not talk about politics or religion. You can hear the episodes every other week on a Wednesday from 1-2pm on ARA City Radio, or find the playlist of music uploaded on Spotify.

This week's guide includes an extra date from Fish at Opderschmelz, Belgian hard rock band BRUTUS at Den Atelier and find out what my recommendation of the week is!

The chess world is in awe of a wonder child from India. Anish Sarkar is only three years old and the youngest player ever to receive an international ranking with the international chess federation FIDE.

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Passerell Asbl is crowdfunding to keep up their contact point for women and girls. In our interview on Local Matters, campaign manager Constanze Jacquemot explains why the support is necessary.