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Three Wielkopolska doctors issued nearly 56,600 sick notes — ZUS investigates
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Three Wielkopolska doctors issued nearly 56,600 sick notes — ZUS investigates

Three doctors from the Wielkopolska region of Poland collectively issued nearly 56,600 sick leave certificates in a single year. Poland's Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has launched investigations into all three, checking among other things whether they physically examined patients as required by law. The scale of the case raises serious questions about the integrity of their medical documentation.

Should ZUS have automatic authority to investigate any doctor issuing unusually high numbers of sick notes?

Wirtualna Polska · 2h ago · Source ↗
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JD.com CEO: AI Robots Will Replace 700,000 Delivery Workers
💻 Technology

JD.com CEO: AI Robots Will Replace 700,000 Delivery Workers

Richard Liu, CEO of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, announced that 700,000 delivery workers will be laid off and replaced by AI-powered robots. The move represents one of the largest automation-driven workforce reductions ever announced in the logistics industry. Liu framed the decision as a direct consequence of deploying artificial intelligence in delivery operations.

Should companies be allowed to replace workers with AI robots?

Bankier.pl · 6min ago · Source ↗
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Google Opens Second Kraków Office with 300 New Jobs
📈 Business

Google Opens Second Kraków Office with 300 New Jobs

Google officially opened its second office in Kraków on Tuesday, adding 300 new positions to its Polish operations. The Kraków engineering hub already employs over 400 people, and the expansion is intended to support the company's continued growth in Poland. Google did not provide details on the recruitment timeline.

Is the expansion of foreign tech giants good for Poland's job market?

Bankier.pl · 9min ago · Source ↗
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Zelensky to Skip Ukraine Reconstruction Congress in Gdańsk
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Zelensky to Skip Ukraine Reconstruction Congress in Gdańsk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not attend the Ukraine Reconstruction Congress in Gdańsk, according to unofficial information from Polish Radio. The congress is a major international forum dedicated to planning Ukraine's post-war rebuilding. Zelensky had been expected to be one of the key figures at the event.

Will Zelensky's absence significantly weaken the impact of the Reconstruction Congress?

Wirtualna Polska · 18min ago · Source ↗
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Which Fish to Avoid at Baltic Seaside Restaurants: Imported Frozen Species Top the List
🏥 Health

Which Fish to Avoid at Baltic Seaside Restaurants: Imported Frozen Species Top the List

Many fish restaurants along the Baltic coast serve imported frozen fish rather than locally caught species. Customers are advised to avoid farmed fish like pangasius and tilapia, which are not Baltic species. The best choices are freshly caught local fish such as herring, flounder, cod, and sprat — species actually sourced from Polish boats.

Should seaside fish restaurants be legally required to disclose the origin of their fish?

WP Kobieta · 19min ago · Source ↗
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War Has Altered Wildlife Behaviour in Chernobyl Zone, Landmark Study Finds
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War Has Altered Wildlife Behaviour in Chernobyl Zone, Landmark Study Finds

An international research team led by scientists from the University of Freiburg, including Prof. Nuria Selva from the Polish Academy of Sciences' Institute of Nature Conservation in Kraków, published the first comprehensive study on war's impact on wildlife in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Russia's 2022 invasion turned the unique nature sanctuary into an active war zone. Mammals in the area significantly altered their behaviour and daily activity patterns in response to military threats. The study is described as the first analysis of its kind examining how wildlife adapts to sudden, extre...

Should wildlife protection be factored into the planning of military operations?

National Geographic PL · 19min ago · Source ↗
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Cold Shower in a Heatwave Can Backfire – Here's What Experts Say
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Cold Shower in a Heatwave Can Backfire – Here's What Experts Say

An ice-cold shower during a heatwave feels immediately refreshing, but experts warn it can have the opposite of the intended effect. Sudden cooling causes blood vessels to constrict, which can actually trap heat inside the body rather than releasing it. In extreme cases, rapid chilling may trigger dangerous physiological reactions, especially in people with cardiovascular conditions.

Should doctors more actively warn patients against cooling down with cold water?

Interia Zdrowie · 20min ago · Source ↗
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Swap Couscous for Bulgur: More Fibre and a Lower Glycaemic Index
🏥 Health

Swap Couscous for Bulgur: More Fibre and a Lower Glycaemic Index

Bulgur wheat is increasingly appearing in everyday diets as a healthier alternative to couscous. It contains more fibre and has a lower glycaemic index, meaning it raises blood sugar more slowly and keeps you fuller for longer. Bulgur works well in main courses, salads, and vegetable bowls and is quick and easy to prepare.

Interia Zdrowie · 21min ago · Source ↗
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Musk's Fortune Equals 3% of US GDP – Economists Warn It Threatens Democracy
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Musk's Fortune Equals 3% of US GDP – Economists Warn It Threatens Democracy

Elon Musk's fortune amounts to roughly 3% of US GDP and is nearly five million times larger than the median American family's net worth, according to Prof. David Lay Williams writing in The New York Times. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman warns that such extreme wealth concentration poses a real threat to democracy. Musk's wealth is comparable in scale to Switzerland's entire GDP.

Does a fortune as vast as Musk's pose a genuine threat to democracy?

TVN24 · 22min ago · Source ↗
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Grzegorz Cybulski, Once World-Class Long Jumper, Now Lives in a Care Home in Szczawno
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Grzegorz Cybulski, Once World-Class Long Jumper, Now Lives in a Care Home in Szczawno

Grzegorz Cybulski was once one of the world's finest long jumpers, setting a Polish record that stood unbroken for 26 years. Despite his exceptional talent, he was consistently unlucky at major championships and never claimed the medals expected of him. Today, the 74-year-old former athlete lives in a permanent care facility — the Dom Pomocy Społecznej (social care home) in Szczawno.

Does Poland do enough to support its forgotten sporting legends in old age?

Interia Sport · 22min ago · Source ↗
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Wall Street: Investors Not Buying the Dips, Bloomberg Analysts Warn
📈 Business

Wall Street: Investors Not Buying the Dips, Bloomberg Analysts Warn

Bloomberg analysts Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, and Mark Cudmore discussed the day's key market themes on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." The central signal of the session is that investors are not buying the dips — meaning falling asset prices are not attracting buyers as they typically would. This sentiment points to sustained caution and uncertainty across Wall Street.

Is avoiding buying the dips a smart strategy in today's market conditions?

Bloomberg · 23min ago · Source ↗
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US primaries Tuesday: Maryland, Utah and New York head to polls amid redistricting battles
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US primaries Tuesday: Maryland, Utah and New York head to polls amid redistricting battles

Primary elections are being held Tuesday in Maryland, Utah, and New York. Redistricting is set to be the central issue driving Democratic primary contests in both Utah and Maryland. South Carolina is also holding a Republican run-off election on the same day.

Should redistricting be controlled by independent commissions?

Al Jazeera · 23min ago · Source ↗
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Meir Kahane: how a dead extremist rabbi still shapes Israeli politics decades later
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Meir Kahane: how a dead extremist rabbi still shapes Israeli politics decades later

Meir Kahane, the extremist rabbi assassinated in 1990, continues to shape Israeli politics decades after his death. His radical nationalist ideology has experienced a significant revival among some Israeli politicians and movements. Kahanism, once banned in Israel, has re-entered mainstream political discourse.

Should extremist ideologies be legally banned in democracies?

Al Jazeera · 24min ago · Source ↗
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Haaland declares Norway can beat France in decisive group stage clash
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Haaland declares Norway can beat France in decisive group stage clash

Erling Haaland boldly stated after Norway's win over Senegal that his national team can beat France in the match that will decide first place in Group I. The Norwegian striker made no attempt to hide his confidence, with commentators labelling his words a "brave statement." The Norway–France fixture will be decisive for group standings.

Can Norway realistically beat France in this group stage match?

WP SportoweFakty · 25min ago · Source ↗
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Israel and Lebanon to hold new round of US-brokered talks in Washington
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Israel and Lebanon to hold new round of US-brokered talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon are preparing for a new round of US-hosted negotiations in Washington. Iran separately announced that negotiating groups will oversee issues including sanctions, nuclear matters, economic reconstruction, and implementation of agreements. The talks are aimed at bringing greater stability to the region.

Can US-brokered talks realistically bring peace to the Middle East region?

DW News · 26min ago · Source ↗
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Bookmaker offers 700 PLN bonus for England scoring against Ghana at the World Cup
⚽ Sport

Bookmaker offers 700 PLN bonus for England scoring against Ghana at the World Cup

England beat Croatia 4:2 in their opening World Cup match and face Ghana on Tuesday. A bookmaker is offering a bonus of up to 700 PLN for England scoring a goal in that match. The promotion is available to new customers following specific registration and deposit conditions.

WP SportoweFakty · 27min ago · Source ↗
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Library shooting in Northern California leaves two dead, suspect in custody
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Library shooting in Northern California leaves two dead, suspect in custody

A shooting at a library in Northern California on Monday left two people dead. Law enforcement responded to the scene and took the suspect into custody. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the attack.

Should the US introduce stricter gun control laws?

The Independent World · 27min ago · Source ↗
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Polish ZUS care supplement rises to 366.68 PLN; one group receives 50% more at 550 PLN
🏥 Health

Polish ZUS care supplement rises to 366.68 PLN; one group receives 50% more at 550 PLN

From 1 March 2026, Poland's standard ZUS care supplement increased to 366.68 PLN following a 5.3 percent indexation. However, one group of eligible recipients can receive 50 percent more — approximately 550 PLN. This higher amount is granted automatically by ZUS to individuals aged 75 and over, with no application required.

Is the level of Poland's care supplement adequate for recipients' needs?

Polsat News · 27min ago · Source ↗
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Lightning bolt fired a gamma-ray burst toward Earth
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Lightning bolt fired a gamma-ray burst toward Earth

Scientists recorded a lightning strike that emitted a gamma-ray flash directed toward Earth, a rare phenomenon known as a Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flash (TGF). Such events occur during thunderstorms and remain incompletely understood. The observation adds new data to the study of high-energy physics within Earth's atmosphere.

PAP Nauka · 31min ago · Source ↗
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Trae Young signs 4-year, $212 million deal with Washington Wizards
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Trae Young signs 4-year, $212 million deal with Washington Wizards

NBA star Trae Young has agreed to a four-year contract with the Washington Wizards worth approximately $212 million. The deal includes a player option for the final season. It ranks among the largest contracts in league history.

Is Trae Young worth $212 million for the Wizards?

WP SportoweFakty · 32min ago · Source ↗
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Georgina Rodriguez sports cherry nails as the classic red manicure makes comeback
💄 Lifestyle

Georgina Rodriguez sports cherry nails as the classic red manicure makes comeback

Georgina Rodriguez, fiancée of Cristiano Ronaldo, shared a video of her beauty routine showing off her deep-red "cherry nails" manicure. The trend — a classic dark-red nail colour long favoured by French women — is making a strong fashion comeback. Rodriguez is among several celebrities currently embracing the look.

WP Kobieta · 32min ago · Source ↗