Why a German freight lift has become the viral star of Louvre heist
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Why a German freight lift has become the viral star of Louvre heist
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"A daring daylight jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum has inadvertently provided an unexpected boost for a German manufacturer, after images of their freight lift, used by the thieves, went viral. Bocker Maschinenwerke GmbH, the German firm behind the equipment, is now experiencing a surge in attention following the audacious robbery. Alexander Bocker, the managing director and third-generation owner, expressed initial dismay, telling The Associated Press that he and his wife were "shocked that our lift had been misused for this robbery.""
The Independent covers a range of major topics including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech while emphasizing the need for on-the-ground reporters. The outlet highlights investigative work on Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and a documentary called 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Independent does not use paywalls and requests donations to fund journalists who report from both sides of stories. A separate report describes a daylight jewellery heist at the Louvre in which thieves used a freight lift, drawing viral attention to German maker Bocker Maschinenwerke and prompting dismay from its managing director.
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