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• Hacker News1Germany is not supporting ChatControl – blocking minority securedThe content appears to be from a Mastodon social media post by Patrick Breyer mentioning Germany's position on an EU ChatCo initiative, but the actual post content is not visible in the provided HTML, which only shows the site header and JavaScript requirement notice.Temporary victory with repeated attempts:Commenters celebrate blocking the chat control proposal but warn it will return repeatedly with high support. Germany seeks compromise avoiding encryption breaks but still enabling surveillance. The pattern of endless reintroduction means defenders must win every time while proponents only need one success.Technical implementation concerns:Discussion focuses on requiring "non-auditable black box" software on all devices to scan communications. Participants worry about politicians' lack of technical understanding and compare it to installing vulnerable keyloggers. Device lockdown through remote attestation could enforce compliance.Democratic process and EU structure:Debate over EU's democratic legitimacy, with some calling for reform to make only Parliament decisive. Others defend current structure as properly balancing state and citizen representation through Council and Parliament. Denmark identified as primary pusher despite public opposition.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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