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Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war
Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weaponsABC News - 2d -
Jobless claims may have just fired the clearest recession warning yet — here’s why investors should be worried
Layoffs by Elon Musk and his “DOGE,” along with signs of a slowing economy, spark questions about a potential serious stumble for the economy.MarketWatch - 1d -
Olympic gold medalist Sydney Leroux on why Americans should take their paid time off
A new report shows nearly two-thirds of Americans don't use all their PTO, with women taking 33% fewer days off than men. Olympic gold medalist and NWSL star Sydney Leroux is partnering with the ...CBS News - 1d -
Secretary Duffy: ‘Hell yes’ pilots should lose licenses if at fault in plane incidents
In an exclusive interview with NBC News senior correspondent Tom Costello, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there have to be consequences for pilots who don’t pay attention while operating ...NBC News - 1d -
Should NFL ban the 'Tush Push?' Arguments for and against the league outlawing Eagles' controversial play
We debate how the league should handle the play everyone's talking aboutCBS Sports - 1d -
You be the judge: should my early-rising flatmate keep the noise down while I’m still in bed?
Night owl Reggie hates being woken by early bird Kevin as he gets ready for his day. You decide who has cause for alarm. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror . I hate ...The Guardian - 1d -
Biggest goal for every East team in home stretch: Celtics should flip switch, Knicks get key piece back
Just six weeks remain in the 2024-25 NBA regular seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump: Iowa should pass measure removing protections for transgender people 'as fast as possible'
President Trump is urging Iowa to finalize legislation that would remove protections for transgender people, following the lead of his executive order.The Hill - 1d -
U.S. stocks had a rocky February under Trump’s return. Should investors be worried about March?
February felt anything but brief as heightened macro uncertainty gripped Wall Street, with seemingly endless twists and turns on the U.S. stock market.MarketWatch - 4h -
Don’t mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending | Paul Taylor
By centring the discourse on immigration, MPs have handed support to the far right – and hidden a ticking economic timebomb from voters. The candidates to lead Germany’s next government are ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead
A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems. Flanked by market stalls selling everything from Turkish borëk ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy
Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian Democratic Union would fare much better.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
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Germany's conservatives win election as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show
The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.CNBC - 5d -
Germany has swung to the right. What does that mean for the country – and Europe? Our panel responds
Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU may have won the German election, but all eyes are on the far-right AfD after its huge gains Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Germany's conservatives aim sharp words at Washington after beating far right in elections
Germany woke Monday after an election in which the center-right conservatives won the most votes but far-right nationalists surged to huge gains causing dismay.NBC News - 5d -
The biggest takeaways from Germany's election, which will bring change to the EU's leading power
Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s electionABC News - 5d -
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election?
Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leaderABC News - 5d -
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Trial begins in Germany for 4 alleged Hamas members accused of seeking weapons caches across Europe
A trial has begun in Germany for four alleged Hamas members suspected of organizing weapons caches across EuropeABC News - 4d -
In Former East Germany, the Hard-Right AfD Party Finds Most of Its Support
The former East Germany still votes virtually as a separate country — and increasingly for a party that has been linked to neo-Nazis.The New York Times - 3d -
Germany can turbocharge Europe’s renewal – if it will only seize this moment | Timothy Garton Ash
Three times in the postwar era Germany made strategic choices that benefited Europe – with the US at its side. Now it must do it in opposition to Trump. Three times in the history of the Federal ...The Guardian - 3d -
Friedrich Merz was the most pro-US politician in Germany – his shift could be historic for Europe | Jörg Lau for Europe |
The lifelong Atlanticist was frank after his election victory: Nato is on the brink, and Germany must reassess its core beliefs on defence. It is hard to overstate the importance of Friedrich ...The Guardian - 3d -
We don't want a pro-Russia Germany: Why AfD is a danger to the global order
Should an AfD-led Germany withdraw from NATO, the alliance would surely collapse, as would an EU without Germany. Instead, a German-Russian alliance would fill Europe’s security vacuum and dominate ...The Hill - 1d -
Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston say Big E's neck injury stunted The New Day: 'We should have evolved' years ago
The two members of New Day discuss how Big E's neck injury put the group in a holding patternCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
My husband and I have been married for 18 years. We share a son — and my husband has a daughter. Why should they get an equal inheritance?
“This year she got married, and I was completely left out of any planning, bridal-shower and wedding activities.”MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
I’ll have $4.5 million saved for retirement when I turn 75. Should I start my IRA conversions now?
“My RMD would be $180,000 and the taxes would be high.”MarketWatch - 5d -
Why 76ers should just shut down Joel Embiid and tank; No. 4 Houston repeats as Big 12 regular-season champ
Philadelphia, in the midst of a lost season, trailed Chicago by as much as 50 pointsCBS Sports - 4d -
I’m 45 and my 401(k) was frozen. Should I roll it over to a bigger account, a Roth IRA or just withdraw all $140K?
“Would it be advantageous to roll these over and pay the taxes now?”MarketWatch - 2d -
I’m 50, earn $172K a year and married, yet I’m still living paycheck-to-paycheck. My family want me to return home. What should I do?
“I have a $154,800 401(k) and a house worth $453,900 with $323,400 on the mortgage.”MarketWatch - 18h
