In the spring of 2027, Mel Gibson is set to release two new films focusing on Jesus.
The 78th Locarno Film Festival is currently underway, featuring a wide array of films, including many co-produced films from Germany. One film that has captured the attention of audiences worldwide is the popular Netflix animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters." The music from this film is conquering global charts, making it one of the four most-viewed films on Netflix.
In a separate development, the Sophie-Scholl Vocational College in Duisburg has opened a new teaching kitchen and dining room. This new facility will provide students with hands-on experience in culinary arts.
Meanwhile, the heat pump market continues to grow, with sales surpassing gas furnace sales since 2021. In 2024, heat pumps accounted for 57% of new space heating installations, signifying a strong market growth. However, it's essential to clarify that the prediction that heat pumps will "cost almost nothing" by 2025 is more of a hopeful forecast based on incentives, technology improvements, and rising market share rather than an established fact.
As of 2025, the installation and equipment costs for heat pumps typically range from about $7,300 to $21,700 for residential systems. These costs are comparable to or slightly lower than dual fuel systems but still represent substantial upfront investments. In operating costs, cold-climate heat pumps have estimated annual costs in the range of $850 to $1,300, competitive but certainly not zero cost.
In the UK, heat pumps have become a serious alternative to traditional gas boilers, partly due to government grants that help reduce the effective cost. However, these systems still involve investment.
In conclusion, while heat pumps are economically and environmentally favorable and their adoption is accelerating, the idea that heat pumps will "cost almost nothing" by 2025 is a hopeful forecast based on incentives, technology improvements, and rising market share rather than an established fact. The trend points to significant cost reductions and better affordability compared to previous years but not near-zero costs as of mid-2025.
On a different note, a single-family home on Bismarck Street in Duisburg-Friemersheim is currently uninhabitable after a fire. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
[1] Source: Energy Information Administration (EIA) [2] Source: Department of Energy [3] Source: Energy Star [4] Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) [5] Source: UK Government
- The Sophie-Scholl Vocational College in Duisburg, while not related to movies-and-tv or entertainment, has recently opened a new teaching kitchen and dining room, providing students with hands-on experience in culinary arts.
- In a contrast to the heat pump market's growing popularity, the global charts are currently dominated by music from the popular Netflix animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters," a part of the entertainment industry that attracts widespread attention worldwide.
