Germans Reel from An Uncomfortable Week Politically and Economically

German court rules 'Dubai chocolate' sweets must come from Dubai

Yahoo News - 1d

In a self-censoring world, telling uncomfortable truths is resistance

When people ask what the resistance to Trump will look like this time, I hope a salient feature will be individual refusals to self-censor because of a fear of the consequences.

The Hill - 1d

Germany welcomes release of German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return home

Germany has welcomed the release of a German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return to Germany

ABC News - 1d

Germany welcomes release of German-Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return home

Yahoo News - 1d

Rights group: German-Iranian Nahid Taghavi freed from captivity

Yahoo News - 1d

From Trump’s presidency to waiting for the laxative to kick in: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

The Guardian - 2d

From Paula Radcliffe’s marathon tips to Ben Stiller on his epic TV drama: the best podcasts of the week

Olympians serve up a 16-week audio running club, while the Zoolander star unpacks his brilliant brain-scrambler of a show, Severance. After nearly three years, Apple’s brain-scrambling epic is back ...

The Guardian - 2d

From U.S. Steel to the ‘Art of the Deal’ — Trump’s opportunity for economic statecraft

The deal-focused orientation of President-elect Trump can serve as both the carrot and the stick in a new diplomatic paradigm.

The Hill - 2d

The politics of the California fires are already looming large for both parties: From the Politics Desk

As officials race to get the California wild fires under control, the politics of disaster relief already looms large for both political parties.

NBC News - 4d

The uncomfortable truth about social media networks

It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safe

Financial Times - 5d

How Democrats are recalibrating on immigration: From the Politics Desk

After struggling on the issue in the 2024 election, Democrats are taking steps in the early days of the new Congress to recalibrate on immigration.

NBC News - 5d

Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party

ABC News - 5d

Go From Oily Rags To Riches With This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...

GameSpot - 5d

Mark Zuckerberg's shift to the right was months in the making: From the Politics Desk

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's political shift to the right ahead of the new Trump administration was months in the making.

NBC News - 6d

Economic loss from California wildfires could reach $52B-57B: Report

Total damage from the devastating wildfires scorching Southern California could amount to between $52 billion and $57 billion in economic losses, according to a new analysis. The estimate, issued ...

The Hill - 6d

A ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ Reality: Notre Dame Football Is Likable Now

The closest you’ll get to America’s college football team at the moment is the Fighting Irish, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6d

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrives in Rome after she was released from three weeks' detention in Iran

ABC News - 6d

Trump keeps up talk of U.S. expansion: From the Politics Desk

President-elect Donald Trump is keeping up his talk of expanding the United States by taking control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Mark Zuckerberg’s Political Evolution, From Apologies to No More Apologies

Meta’s chief executive has stepped away from his mea culpa approach to issues on his platforms and has told people that he wants to return to his original thinking on free speech.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk

Voters in the U.S. and across the world delivered a striking rebuke to incumbents and traditional political parties on both the right and left.

NBC News - Jan. 6

UK visitors from dozens of countries will have to pay a new entry fee starting this week

Starting Wednesday visitors to the UK from dozens of countries will have to pay a new travel authorization fee before entering.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Sorting the Sunday Pile, Week 18: Season-long grades for every NFL team from Lions' A+ down to Jets' F-

Grading every single team's full season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Death toll from the German Christmas market attack rises to 6

Prosecutors say the death toll in the attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg last month has risen to six as a woman succumbed to her injuries

ABC News - Jan. 6

Fantasy Basketball Week 12 Start/Sit: Noah Clowney will benefit greatly from Brooklyn leaning on their youth

Noah Clowney possesses skill that might be worth sliding into your final starting spot

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live

Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk. Starmer is now summarising some of the measures in the elective reform plan.. Here is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Germans Reel from An Uncomfortable Week Politically and Economically

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