Jacob recites two poems by Mascha Kaléko: “Interview mit mir selbst” and “Im Exil.” The German-Jewish poet had to flee to America in 1938, and her works were banned in Germany after the Nazis labeled them “harmful and undesirable.”

Brilliant — or tacky? A confectionery shop in Lower Franconia is tapping into the spirit of the times by offering a chocolate Saint Nicholas wearing a face mask. Proprietor Herbert Häcker has received orders from all over Germany for the novelty candy, and even had to bring on another employee to keep up with the demand. But on social media, not everyone is amused… Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Cheetahs, giraffes, and elephants are the fastest, tallest, and largest land animals, respectively—and they can all be found on the African savanna. Here, we learn about what makes them special, and why they’re threatened with extinction.

More than four-and-a-half million Germans visit the Spanish island of Mallorca every year—so many that the destination actually been nicknamed “Germany’s 17th Federal State.” But since the coronavirus outbreaks in Spain led to the Mediterranean party hotspot being declared a risk territory, the once-packed bars, strips, and beaches are now totally deserted. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

November is often gray, damp, and cold in Germany, but it can also be unpredictable. In fact, the record temperatures on hand have a range of 50 degrees centigrade! What do the weather models predict for November 2020? Wetter.com meteorologist Corinna Borau breaks it all down for us.

On October 3, 2020, Germany celebrated 30 years since the official reunification. The Wall itself may be long gone, but for many Germans, a “wall” still exists in their minds. How does the generation that grew up in a united Germany feel about it?

Mieke is a prematurely born seal pup who was rescued from an island in the North Sea and brought to Seal Centre Friedrichskoog in Schleswig-Holstein. After making tremendous progress under the guidance of her human caretakers, she is now ready to be released into the wild. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Airplanes don’t have a reverse gear – but they don’t need one, either. In this episode of Frankfurt Airport’s “Rund um die Airport,” we learn about the incredible machinery used to tug massive airplanes around the tarmac.

Berlin-based skateboarder Lilly Stoephasius is only 12 years old, but she’s already won a European skating championship in the “Park” discipline – and hopes to attend the Olympic games in Tokyo. Here, she and her dad discuss her everyday skating life and her longer-term goals.

Stand-up paddling (SUP) has become very popular and seems quite easy, but there are actually a lot of mistakes that beginners tend to make—and some of them can be quite dangerous. In this video, you can learn all about the rookie mistakes you should avoid when heading out on the water.

Deutsche Welle’s Michaela Küpfer speaks with Gerd Müller (CSU), Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, about the ways in which the coronavirus is exacerbating the economic disparity between the first world and the developing world. Müller finds it scandalous that big companies have continued to makes billions in profits throughout the crisis, and agrees that the “turbo-capitalism” of the past 30 years needs to end.

Yamina of “Moin Yamina” is an influencer based in Malaysia, where wearing a mask when you're sick has long been part of everyday life. Here, she shows us how to make stylish masks at home using old items of clothing.

Brilliantly colorful parrot fish and two-bar sea bream are among the fish featured in this segment. Sea cucumbers, the vacuum cleaners of all the Earth's oceans, also make an appearance.

Justus Kliss offers an analysis of Chancellor Angela Merkel's coronavirus television address and what it means for the coming weeks. He compares her strategy to that of French President Emmanuel Macron, and finds it admirable how she focuses on solidarity.

Gabriela and Mira from Karlsruhe talk about SINGinKA, the local choir project they founded. Their group doesn't have the same structure as most choirs – and is therefore much more open to all types of singing enthusiasts!