Goodbye to Berlin, Europe’s self effacing capital

Goodbye to Berlin, Europe’s self-effacing capital

The FT’s departing correspondent on the city’s transformation over the past decade

Financial Times - 1d

Here’s How to Find Happiness at Work by Self-Advocating

Employees don’t have to suffer through less-than-ideal situations in the workplace.

Inc. - 1d

Macau Is the Casino Capital of the World. For China, That’s Not Enough.

A quarter century after the former Portuguese colony was made a Chinese territory, Macau’s economic boundaries with the mainland are being blurred.

The New York Times - 1d

Europe must decide on the banking union

Commerzbank and Banco BPM are test cases that ask if we, as a bloc, are serious about greater integration

Financial Times - 2d

Israel unleashes airstrikes on ports and capital in Yemen

Yahoo News - 2d

Israel launches attacks on Yemeni ports and capital Sana'a

Yahoo News - 2d

Why Venture Capital Is Poised for a Rebound in 2025

U.S. venture capital investment activity in 2024 is up year-over-year, while M&A is also expected to grow in 2025.

Inc. - 4d

First high-speed train connecting Berlin and Paris sets off

Yahoo News - 5d

Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris

Germany and France have launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris

ABC News - 5d

Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris

Yahoo News - 5d

High-speed rail between Paris and Berlin aims to rival air travel

A new high-speed train service linking Paris and Berlin was launched on Monday – just in time for the Christmas travel season. Joint operators SNCF and Deutsche Bahn say they hope passengers will ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Moscow criticizes German ambassador over Berlin's support for Ukraine

Yahoo News - 6d

Returns On Capital At Dewhurst Group (LON:DWHT) Have Stalled

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 14

Warren on RFK Jr. pick: 'Say goodbye to your smile and say hello to polio'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sounded the alarm over anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect's Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "Say ...

The Hill - Dec. 13

Can Berlin Really Afford 3 ‘Magic Flutes’ in a Single Week?

Each of the city’s opera houses is presenting a different production of the Mozart classic. With arts cuts looming, it looks like a last hurrah.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Andreessen Horowitz, Benchmark and the Transformation of Venture Capital

The opposing paths taken by two powerful firms — Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz — embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Pep doubting self amid UCL jeopardy and Juve loss

Pep Guardiola said he is questioning himself as Manchester City manager after his team's nightmare run extended to a seventh defeat in 10 games as goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie ...

ESPN - Dec. 12

Say goodbye to federal protections and hello to Trump’s advancing loyalist army

Among Donald Trump’s many disconcerting campaign promises is a pledge to fire tens of thousands of federal employees and replace them with loyalists. Some people have dismissed some of his other ...

The Hill - Dec. 12

Berlin to host 1st NFL regular-season game in '25

The NFL will play a regular-season game in Berlin for the first time next season.

ESPN - Dec. 11

Ukrainian prime minister touts co-operation with Germany in Berlin

Yahoo News - Dec. 11

NFL announces new city for 2025 international games — it's Berlin

After the league’s recent games in Munich and Frankfurt, the NFL will host a regular-season game in Berlin for the first time in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister

A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital has killed the Taliban refugee minister and two others in the most brazen attack on a member of the Taliban inner circle since they returned to power three ...

ABC News - Dec. 11

Mike Huckabee 'commends' Biden support for Israel's self-defense

Israel said Tuesday it had bombed more than 350 military sites in Syria during the previous 48 hours.

The Hill - Dec. 11

‘We’re an evolving laboratory’: the island on a quest to be self-sufficient in energy

Harnessing wind, hydro and maybe geothermal power, the tiny Canary Island of El Hierro is blazing a trail for sustainable energy – and the secret is all in the mix. Words and photographs by Ofelia ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

How GM’s self-driving strategy is evolving as it gives up on Cruise business

General Motors has bailed on its Cruise robotaxis, citing the amount of time and money needed to scale the business and an “increasingly competitive” market for autonomous vehicles.

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

Health panel recommends self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

Women and people with cervixes should have the option to use a self-swab human papillomavirus (HPV) test as part of a cervical cancer screen, the United States Preventative Services Task Force said ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

A U.S. health panel says women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening

ABC News - Dec. 10

German union boss urges Berlin to scrap borrowing cap to safeguard economy

IG Metall chair Christiane Benner addresses thousands of VW workers striking over planned closure of several plants

Financial Times - Dec. 9

The Brave New World of A.I.-Powered Self-Harm Alerts

New technology alerts schools when students type words related to suicide. But do the timely interventions balance out the false alarms?

The New York Times - Dec. 9

‘We will always be your people’: Wolff says emotional goodbye to Hamilton

Mercedes team principal hails historic partnership Verstappen learns punishment for swearing in Singapore Toto Wolff has bid Lewis Hamilton a heartfelt final farewell with what the Mercedes team ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Germany's Scholz to meet steel sector leaders in Berlin on Monday

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

Goodbye Goodison: six classic Merseyside derbies at Everton’s evocative home

As Goodison Park prepares to host its last league derby against Liverpool on Saturday, we look back on the most memorable moments. Goodison Park hosted the first derby between Everton and Liverpool ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Arsenal continue set piece magic, Amir Lowery chats open goal project & Alyssa Naeher says goodbye to USWNT

Christian and Alexis Arsenal’s impressive 2-0 win over Manchester United. They also discuss West Ham’s manager situation after another loss. Then, Christian and Alexis bring on Amir Lowery, former ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

In 'Black Doves,' Keira Knightley is a mother and an assassin: 'My teenage self is thrilled'

The actor discusses her role in Netflix's new thriller series, what it was like growing up in the spotlight and how she really feels about "Love Actually."

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5