QR codes are now part of everyday life. Whether you’re paying for parking, viewing a restaurant menu, or tracking a parcel, they offer quick and convenient access to digital services. But behind that convenience lies a growing cyber threat that’s catching out thousands of people every year. In 2025, so-called quishing scams have surged, with … Read more
NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 15, 2025 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of April of $594 million or $469 million, after-tax. Catastrophe losses for April include 11 events with approximately 60% of the losses related to two geographically widespread wind and hail events. Allstate Protection policies in force are … Read more
The European Commission has published a Factual Summary report on the public consultation on Evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives (the Summary). While we await for the Commission’s fuller analysis of the responses to the consultation (which officials have publicly acknowledged to be processing with AI tools, at least in part) after the summer, it … Read more
SAVE $130: The Samsung Jet 60 Pet cordless stick vacuum is on sale for just $199.99 at Best Buy as a Deal of the Day on May 16. That’s about 39% in savings, but you have to act fast. If you’re not completely sold on robot vacuums, but still want to make your cleaning experience … Read more
Wie man Bürgerräte institutionalisieren könnte Die Demokratie lebt von der Beteiligung ihrer Bürgerinnen und Bürger. Wahlen, Volksentscheide und Petitionen sind dabei die bekanntesten Mittel, um politische Entscheidungen mitzugestalten. Doch es gibt auch weniger bekannte Formen der Beteiligung, die sich in den letzten Jahren zunehmender Beliebtheit erfreuen: dialogorientierte Beteiligungsverfahren wie die sogenannten Bürgerräte. Vorschläge zu möglichen … Read more