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How Berlin’s Jewish Hospital survived the Holocaust
When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.
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A Sweeping Theory of Everything Is Revolutionizing the Democratic Party
المصدر: The Atlantic
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Sonny Rollins: One of jazz’s last living greats dies at 95
Revered for albums including "The Bridge" and "Saxophone Colossus," Rollins overcame addiction, prison and self-doubt to become one of jazz's greatest saxophonists.
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Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 20: A rail hub with symbolic power
Berlin's central station was inaugurated in May 2006. Beyond its functionality, the modern glass-and-steel structure was built to play a key role in reunified Germany.
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Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 20: A transport hub with symbolic power
Berlin's central station was inaugurated in May 2006. Beyond its functionality, the modern glass-and-steel structure was built to play a key role in reunified Germany.
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Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained
Following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation, the traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year.
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How the Cannes 2026 films reflect a world in conflict
Various works explore the impact of authoritarianism through a historical lens, while one thriller on corruption is set in Putin's Russia.
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Iconic German musician Udo Lindenberg turns 80
From a historic East German concert to a hit with rapper Apache 207, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others. Even at 80, the "Panikrocker" is still…
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The pleasure of books in the digital age
The digitization of global literature has brought vast libraries to our fingertips. But the quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from constant digital noise.
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Hijab-wearing German beauty contestant takes on the AfD
As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage. This had never happened before — and the far-right AfD didn't like it. Her response went viral.
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Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show
Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.
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How Meta wants to profile 13-year-olds on Insta, Facebook
Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into…
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Pioneer of pop music: Cher turns 80
Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. At 80, she remains as iconic as ever.
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US bourbon bets big on India’s growing market
Bourbon, the uniquely US take on whiskey, is facing its most serious inventory crisis in decades. The industry is increasingly looking to India to boost sales.
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Why Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ mattered
As the final curtain falls on "The Late Show," a brief history of the evolution of the late-night tradition and Stephen Colbert's satire.
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What is Pentecost?
People new to Germany are often surprised by the number of public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them, but its significance is not well-known.
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My Mother-in-Law Refuses to Get a Hearing Aid. Now It’s Putting Our 2-Year-Old in Grave Danger.
This cannot happen again.