Discounts for Stains, Heat Warnings & More Today
Today, you will learn how to save money when buying clothes and why parents in Bern are warning about a popular playground. Additionally, there is sad news for the community in Olten and a first national overview of youth health.
When shopping, you can actively ask for discounts if you discover stains on clothing. Stores like "& Other Stories" often grant a 10 percent discount on items with makeup residue, while H&M offers an exchange. Since chains like Zara or Mango are less accommodating, it is worth asking the staff directly to save money or get a clean item from the stockroom.
Parents in Bern should be cautious at the newly redesigned playground at the Marzili outdoor pool. Despite a 14-million-franc renovation, there are not enough sunshades, causing sand and metal slides to become dangerously hot in the sun. The city is now looking into improvements after families reported that children have to avoid the scorching play equipment.
The city of Olten is mourning two young sisters, aged 17 and 23. The two Swiss nationals died in a serious rear-end collision on the A5 motorway in Germany. The family is currently preparing for the burial in Kosovo; the accident has caused great shock in the region.
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) – the national public health authority – has published its first comprehensive report on the situation of children and young people. Titled "KidsHealthCH", the study provides important data on the physical and mental health of the youth, which will serve as a basis for health prevention in Switzerland in the future.
You can find more details on these topics in the news section of our app. There, you can also read why some people tolerate heat better than others and which brothers could represent different countries at the next World Cup.