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Düsseldorf – November 05, 2026 -- Ninety percent of children and teenagers say a sexual deepfake of themselves would be just as bad as a real nude photo. That is the central finding of the first study of its kind by the Landesanstalt für Medien NRW, the media authority of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Two in three young people fear being targeted

More than two-thirds of respondents (68%) worry that someone could create an AI-generated nude image or video of them. The fear is strongest among girls (75%) and among 11- to 13-year-olds (72%).

One in eight has already seen a sexual deepfake

One in eight respondents says they have already seen a sexual deepfake. Most encountered it on social media (45%), followed by public groups and channels (19%).

Among 11- to 13-year-olds who have seen such content, AI platforms or apps were a source for 26%. Group chats accounted for 22% and class chats for 17%.

COLOGNE, GERMANY – November 1, 2026 – The Bronner family, art collectors from Düsseldorf, has won the ART COLOGNE Prize 2026, announced by Koelnmesse and the German association of galleries and art dealers, the Bundesverband Deutscher Galerien und Kunsthändler. The award recognises three generations of collecting, supporting and sharing art, including through the Philara Collection, a cultural institution in Düsseldorf that is open to the public. For art lovers, it is a reminder that private collections can become welcoming places for everyone, not just insiders. The prize will be presented on 6 November 2026 in Cologne, during ART COLOGNE week.

Three Generations Honoured for Making Art Accessible

Düsseldorf – October 29, 2026 -- Infrared heaters deliver warmth at the push of a button and are easy to install, but running them for long periods can drive up electricity costs, according to energy provider Grünwelt Energie.

Infrared heaters work best as a supplementary heat source

Infrared heaters warm rooms with direct thermal radiation. Grünwelt Energie says they are strongest as an add-on heater, for example in a bathroom or guest room. The devices are relatively cheap to buy, usually need no regular maintenance and stir up little dust.

Converting electricity directly into heat limits efficiency

The main drawback is that these heaters turn electricity straight into heat. Long operating times can therefore mean higher costs. As the only heating source, especially in poorly insulated buildings, they are less economical.

Unterföhring – October 29, 2026 --From October 29, 2026

Düsseldorf – September 10, 2026 -- Ahead of World Sepsis Day on September 13, pharmacies in North Rhine, Germany are urging the public to recognize four warning signs that can distinguish a routine infection from a life-threatening emergency.

Sepsis, once commonly known as blood poisoning, occurs when the body's immune response to an infection spirals out of control and begins damaging its own tissue and organs. Pneumonia, urinary tract infections and infected wounds can all trigger it. "Many people still associate sepsis mainly with an infected wound. In fact, any infection can trigger it," said Thomas Preis, chairman of the North Rhine Pharmacists' Association.

Düsseldorf – September 08, 2026 -- HONOR has expanded its tablet lineup with three new models: the HONOR Pad 20, HONOR Pad 20 Pro, and HONOR Pad X9 Max, targeting everyone from students to power users.

The Pad 20 packs a 12.1-inch 3K display with eye-comfort tech

The HONOR Pad 20 features a 12.1-inch, 3K display at 292 ppi with up to 120 Hz refresh rate and 700 nits peak brightness, running MagicOS 10 in a 6.29 mm all-metal body starting at 525 grams. The device includes AI Defocus Eye Comfort, which the company says improved transient myopia by an average of 13 degrees across more than 2,000 tested scenarios, alongside a circadian night display, hardware-level blue light filtering, and motion-sickness relief rated 89 percent effective for on-the-go use.

Düsseldorf – September 07, 2026 -- German energy provider Grünwelt Energie is urging households to unplug idle electronics before long trips, a move it says cuts both power bills and storm-related damage risk.

Standby devices still drain power even when switched off

Televisions, game consoles, computers and charging stations for large appliances continue to draw electricity in standby mode. Grünwelt Energie recommends disconnecting these fully before departure, which also protects the equipment from surge damage caused by summer thunderstorms.