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today.rtl.lu > news > world > opposition-to-data-centres-grows-in-cramped-urban-japan-555656897

'Terrible plan': Opposition to data centres grows in cramped urban Japan

6+ hour, 50+ min ago  (656+ words) The more Yoriko Kitagawa learns of a massive data centre to be built near her home in Hino on the outskirts of Tokyo, the more she worries. "This is a terrible plan," the 94-year-old told AFP. The explosion in resource-hungry…...

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today.rtl.lu > news > luxembourg > luxembourg-satellite-firm-targets-disaster-response-193945461

Emergency communications: Luxembourg satellite firm targets disaster response

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (364+ words) Five years ago, the Ahr Valley was devastated by floods, resulting in nearly 200 fatalities and destroying thousands of homes. Communication was lost within minutes, as people were quickly reported missing, creating a difficult situation for the emergency services. In future,…...

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today.rtl.lu > news > world > ny-pauses-new-large-data-center-projects-for-one-year-1464542599

NY pauses new large data center projects for one year

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (262+ words) New York will stop issuing permits for new large-scale data centers in the state for one year, according to an order signed by the governor on Tuesday. The pause will give the state time to develop regulation for the rapidly…...

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today.rtl.lu > news > luxembourg > austria-weighs-govsat-2-role-during-defence-ministers-luxembourg-visit-1658759362

Strengthening cooperation: Austria weighs GovSat 2 role during defence minister's Luxembourg visit

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (297+ words) Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner visited Luxembourg on Monday for a working visit focused on closer bilateral defence cooperation and possible Austrian involvement in the GovSat 2 satellite communications project. Tanner was welcomed with military honours by her Luxembourg counterpart, Yuriko…...

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today.rtl.lu > news > world > eu-tells-meta-to-change-facebook-instagrams-addictive-design-1999794773

Facing heavy fine: EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design"

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (616+ words) Meta must change Facebook's and Instagram's "addictive design" or face a heavy fine, the EU warned on Friday. Brussels accused the US tech giant of failing to limit the risks the platforms posed to users, especially children and vulnerable adults,…...

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today.rtl.lu > news > luxembourg > artificial-intelligence-to-simplify-searches-on-guichet-lu-747498366

Over 2,000 procedures available: Artificial intelligence to simplify searches on Guichet.lu

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (370+ words) Guichet.lu currently offers access to around 2,000 administrative procedures, but many users struggle to find the information they need. In an effort to make searches more intuitive, the government is turning to artificial intelligence with the launch of a new…...

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today.rtl.lu > news > luxembourg > luxembourg-authorities-warn-of-online-phenomenon-that-coerces-youths-into-violence-1385586522

Internet safety: Luxembourg authorities warn of online phenomenon that coerces youths into violence

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (290+ words) RTL Today Luxembourg authorities have issued a public warning about a rising online phenomenon in which perpetrators manipulate children and adolescents into committing increasingly violent acts, including self-harm and suicide The police and the public prosecutor’s office have issued…...

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today.rtl.lu > entertainment > news > world-cup-fever-boosts-tinder-matches-across-host-cities-1725121648

Got Game?: World Cup fever boosts Tinder matches across host cities

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (309+ words) The FIFA Club World Cup is attracting more than football fans. According to Tinder, activity on the dating app has surged across host cities during the tournament. According to internal Tinder data reported by Mashable, activity between 11 and 16 June, compared…...

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today.rtl.lu > news > luxembourg > state-services-targeted-by-cyberattack-on-national-day-478504085

Spear-phishing: State services targeted by cyberattack on National Day

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (198+ words) RTL Today Authorities have implemented preventive measures after a spear-phishing attack targeted Luxembourg State workstations on National Day, though no major impact has been reported so far A cyberattack targeted Luxembourg State services on Tuesday, 23 June, in the midst of…...

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today.rtl.lu > news > business-and-tech > luxembourg-telecoms-growth-slows-as-landline-and-tv-use-falls-900531043

Shifting habits: Luxembourg telecoms growth slows as landline and TV use falls

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (390+ words) The Luxembourg Institute of Regulation (ILR) presented its statistical report on Luxembourg's telecommunications sector for 2025 on Monday. Its first finding is that telecom operators' revenues are no longer increasing as quickly as in recent years. Last year, telecom operators' revenues…...