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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cultivation area shrinks: Less asparagus from German fields

Germany is experiencing a decline in asparagus production due to shrinking cultivation areas and an increase in imports from abroad.

Mar 23 • 08:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Shrinking organ that decreases with age matters greatly for your lifespan

The article discusses the thymus, an organ vital for the immune system, which shrinks with age and affects overall longevity.

Mar 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Brewery Grows Against the Trend: Interest in the Form of Beer

Giesinger Bräu, a Munich-based brewery, is striving to thrive in the shrinking beer market by setting its sights on participating in Oktoberfest, challenging the dominance of larger breweries.

Mar 17 • 16:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fukuoka’s Official Land Prices Continue to Rise for 12th Consecutive Year, Popularity of Luxury Housing Remains

Fukuoka's official land prices have risen for twelve consecutive years, with a shrinking growth rate but continued demand for high-end housing.

Mar 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG, World Bank unveil blueprint to save Nigeria’s shrinking water bodies

The Nigerian government, in partnership with the World Bank, has initiated the validation of nine Strategic Catchment Management Plans to enhance sustainable water resource management and improve climate resilience.

Mar 10 • 09:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Empty Apartments Press Municipalities: "Decreased Population Hits Hard"

Sweden faces a housing crisis as nearly a quarter of municipalities report difficulty due to a shrinking population and an increase in vacant apartments.

Mar 8 • 05:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Shrinking weapon stockpiles and regime-change uncertainty: doubts shadow US-Israel war on Iran

Reports indicate that the US government's reviews reveal doubts about the Trump administration's ability to effectively conduct a regime-change war against Iran, as weapon stockpiles are dwindling and the conflict has escalated.

Mar 7 • 17:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cost of fish and chips to rise, portions shrink, because of Iran war

Rising costs due to the Iran crisis threaten fish and chip shops in the UK, with warnings of shrinking portions and increased prices.

Mar 7 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

‘No More Shrinking’ debuts in Lagos

Abiola Salami has launched a stage adaptation of his book 'No More Shrinking' in Lagos, emphasizing the importance of empowering women to reach their full potential.

Mar 7 • 00:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The offer of second-hand apartments is shrinking. What about their prices?

The secondary housing market in Poland is experiencing a decline in available listings, contrasting with price drops in major cities despite reduced supply.

Mar 6 • 14:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Shrinking Press Freedom, Civic Space Undermine Free and Fair Election, Group of 41 Countries Cautions Ethiopia

A coalition of 41 countries has expressed concerns regarding the decline of press freedoms and civic space in Ethiopia ahead of the impending elections in June.

Mar 4 • 15:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Shrinking Meat Consumption Driven by Thriftiness, Shift from Beef to Pork and Chicken: Regional Differences in 'Western Beef, Eastern Pork'

Japanese households are reducing meat consumption, shifting demand from expensive beef to more affordable pork and chicken amid rising rice prices and inflation.

Feb 28 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Opening vs. Employment, Which Import Boom?

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Argentina regarding the impact of trade liberalization on employment, highlighting the rise in imports against the backdrop of shrinking industries.

Feb 27 • 16:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

State Elections in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate: The CDU Suddenly Becomes Nervous

The CDU is increasingly anxious as recent polls indicate a shrinking lead in upcoming state elections in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate.

Feb 27 • 15:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A dinosaur the size of a chicken and related to the T. rex disproves the hypothesis of shrinking

A newly discovered dinosaur, Alnashetri cerropoliciensis, supports a different evolutionary path by showing that not all theropods decreased in size over time.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Nars' skin-friendly foundation launches today with the promise of shrinking pores in 2 weeks

Nars has launched a new skin-friendly foundation that aims to improve skin texture and reduce pore visibility over time.

Feb 25 • 13:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Lifeguard Lars on the operation: "A bit like competing in the Olympics"

Lifeguard Lars Vernersson recounts a rescue operation involving three ice skaters stranded on shrinking ice during an impending snowstorm.

Feb 22 • 22:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Shrinking School

Argentina is facing a demographic decline that is significantly impacting its primary education enrollment, raising questions about the societal implications of having fewer children.

Feb 22 • 19:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

BNS Sprint: Foreign policy and security issues in the Daukanto Palace, a shrinking LRT working group

The article discusses various topics, including the winner of the Customs Department head competition, winter challenges for municipalities, and international news such as the arrest of former Prince Andrew and a life sentence for a former South Korean leader.

Feb 19 • 15:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Amid Shrinking Aid, Refugees in Rwanda Are Finding New Sources of Livelihoods

Amid declining international aid, Rwandan refugees are increasingly turning to agriculture and livestock rearing as new sources of income for their families.

Feb 19 • 05:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Half of Olympic host cities threatened by shrinking winters

Higher temperatures and less snowfall threaten the viability of Olympic host cities, with nearly half likely facing insufficient winter conditions by 2050.

Feb 13 • 06:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The risk of the blanket shrinking before winter arrives

The Argentine government struggles to align public perception with reality amid economic challenges and inflation issues, as recent changes to labor laws reflect ongoing tensions.

Feb 13 • 03:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Children’s vocabulary shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, says Susie Dent

Lexicographer Susie Dent warns that children's vocabulary is declining due to excessive screen time, advocating for increased reading and verbal engagement.

Feb 12 • 11:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Michael J. Fox, suffering from Parkinson's disease, reversed his decision

Michael J. Fox returned to acting after five years to inspire others with Parkinson's disease, featuring in the third season of the series 'Shrinking.'

Feb 7 • 18:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Europe Increases Pressure. Concern Grows in Moscow

The EU is intensifying pressure on Russian oil flowing through its waters to limit Moscow's ability to finance the war, while Russian officials and businessmen fear a shrinking timeframe for achieving a peace agreement before the economic situation worsens further.

Feb 6 • 20:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Shrinking support from donor countries deepens the financial crisis at the United Nations

The United Nations faces a severe funding crisis due to reduced contributions from donor countries, prompting calls for urgent financial support from the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Feb 6 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

When is Shrinking episode 3 coming out?

The third season of 'Shrinking' debuted on January 28th on Apple TV, and fans are eager to know when episode 3 will be released.

Feb 4 • 13:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

War Hits the Russian Aviation Market. Fewer Planes, Fewer Passengers

The article examines the impact of war on the Russian aviation market, highlighting a decline in both aircraft numbers and passenger traffic, with domestic connections shrinking more rapidly than international ones due to sanctions and wartime actions.

Feb 2 • 13:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Shrinking Exoplanets: Worlds Like Cotton

A distant star is orbited by four unusually low-density planets that are still very young and are expected to lose their fluffiness as they age.

Jan 15 • 10:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The third season of the globally renowned series 'Shrinking' is coming, with Jason Segel and Harrison Ford returning to their beloved therapist roles

The series 'Shrinking,' blending profound sadness and hilarity, returns for a third season with original stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford reprising their roles as therapists.

Jan 14 • 14:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The supply of second-hand apartments has decreased. What about prices?

The article discusses the shrinking supply of second-hand apartments and its impact on property prices in 2025, emphasizing competition between private sellers and developers.

Jan 13 • 10:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

‘The streets are full of blood’: Iranian protests gather momentum as regime cracks down

Protests in Iran are intensifying amidst a severe crackdown by the regime, with citizens expressing their grievances over rising prices and shrinking freedoms.

Jan 11 • 20:20 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

The mystery of 'shrinking planets' solved: this is how the most common worlds in the Universe are formed

The observation of four 'baby' planets with unusually low densities demonstrates how planetary systems evolve and why our Solar System is a rarity.

Jan 10 • 03:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Bears are shrinking - and becoming gentler. The surprising effect of human activity

The article explores how human proximity influences evolutionary changes in wild animals, specifically looking at the impact on the size and behavior of Apennine brown bears, as well as the genetic consequences of their isolation.

Jan 9 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Thousands of Employees and a Shrinking Million-Dollar Bet: What Spanish Companies Stand to Gain in Venezuela

Spanish multinational companies have invested heavily in Venezuela since the late 1990s, but an ongoing economic and political crisis has undermined their expected returns.

Jan 7 • 21:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died, shrinking the Republican majority in the House of Representatives

Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa, known for his advocacy on water and forestry issues, passed away at the age of 65, reducing the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.

Jan 6 • 17:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Shrinking Ski Squad: Germany's Search for Talent

The German Ski Association is struggling to assemble a broad team for the Alpine squad just before the Olympic Winter Games, amid various challenges and a crucial season peak approaching.

Jan 2 • 13:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Michael J. Fox returns to acting after a five-year hiatus

After a five-year hiatus, legendary actor Michael J. Fox returns to acting, appearing in a new trailer for the third season of the acclaimed comedy series 'Shrinking'.

Dec 30 • 19:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

If you want to preserve your clothes, learn to read labels: Here’s what the individual symbols mean

The article highlights the importance of understanding clothing care labels to prevent damage like fading, shrinking, or fiber damage due to incorrect washing practices.

Dec 30 • 15:30 UTC

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