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‘Make Germany Great Again’: How the Trump effect is spreading into Germany
Bolstered by support from Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance, the AfD party is seeing a surge in support from Germany’s far-right. Amid a widening political divide in the country, support for ...NBC News - 3h -
How do we defend free speech – without falling prey to extremism? | Kenneth Roth
JD Vance says Europe should not shun far-right parties. He seems to have forgotten 1933, but hits a key conundrum. In his speech last week at the Munich Security Conference, JD Vance pressed ...The Guardian - 7h -
How Scholz’s party is losing ground in Germany’s industrial heartland
Far-right AfD could win its first direct seats in centre-left SPD’s Ruhr stronghold on SundayFinancial Times - 13h -
Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Dončić discuss crunch-time dynamic after Hornets loss: 'It will go both ways'
LeBron took the last shot on Wednesday night, as coach JJ Redick rode the hotter handCBS Sports - 20h -
PUBG Creator Thinks Players Will Initially Hate His Next Game
In late 2019, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds creator Brendan Greene offered the first glimpse of his next game, Prologue: Go Wayback . Unlike PUBG, Prologue isn't a shooter or a battle royale. ...GameSpot - 2h -
Meta’s ‘free speech’ revamp divides oversight board
Independent body searches for ways to hold social media group to account over content moderation and hate speech changesFinancial Times - 13h -
Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews
The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Actor's death sparks discussion about toxic online comments
Kim Sae-ron, 24, was found dead by a friend at her home in Seoul on Sunday.CBS News - 3d -
McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.NBC News - 1d -
‘She acted as a mother to me growing up’: My stepmother remarried after my father died. How can I claim my inheritance?
“Her intention is to bequeath her properties and investments to her current new husband.”MarketWatch - 2h -
Germany’s Far-Right Comeback
Germany’s attempts to “remember away” its Nazi past has instead paved the way for an extremist resurgence.The New York Times - 1d -
Germany Is in Big Trouble
Its economy is trapped in a vicious cycle and nobody seems to know what to do about it.The New York Times - 10h -
Are your online habits safer than most? 84% of credit cardholders engage in at least 1 risky behavior, survey finds
Behaviors like reusing passwords and paying over public Wi-Fi put your credit card information at risk, cybersecurity experts say.CNBC - 1h -
When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.The New York Times - 8h -
WATCH: Snow one knows where this dog is going
"He’s gonna hide under the snow forever.”ABC News - 20h -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - 2h -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - 2h -
French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech over Steve Bannon’s ‘Nazi’ salute
Jordan Bardella calls off US address after former Trump aide makes controversial gesture with outstretched arm onstage. The French far-right leader Jordan Bardella on Friday morning cancelled a ...The Guardian - 1h -
Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany
Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.The New York Times - 1d -
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Germany at a crossroads: the reprise of the far right – photo essay
Germany is experiencing a political shift that is alarming many citizens. The photographer Fabian Ritter has spent years documenting the rise of the far-right AfD party and more extreme groups. ...The Guardian - 8m -
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.
Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.The New York Times - 3d -
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.
Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.The New York Times - 3d -
Before Going to Tokyo, I Tried Learning Japanese With ChatGPT
WIRED tests the benefits and limitations of using generative AI, specifically ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, as a language tutor for travelers.Wired - 2d -
Trump says he’s going to Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves
President Trump said Thursday he intends to make a trip to Fort Knox in Kentucky to inspect the nation’s gold reserves amid a push from Elon Musk and some Republicans to conduct a review the ...The Hill - 17h -
Robot M.L.B. Umpires Are Here, and They’re Going to Change the Game
Those who have experienced the automated ball-strike system say major leaguers are in for a shock.The New York Times - 14h -
Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B
The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 26 -
Who is Friedrich Merz, the favorite to become Germany's new chancellor?
Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany's chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.CNBC - 1d -
Katya Adler: Far right looks for breakthrough in Germany's election
The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.BBC News - 17h -
Many who came to Germany as migrants will vote for the first time Sunday
More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will be able to vote in Germany’s national election for the first time this weekendABC News - 9h -
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers. St Pancras railway station in London and the Channel tunnel operator have agreed to work together to open up ...The Guardian - 7h -
St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany
The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland.BBC News - 6h -
The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It
Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune time. But will it work out?The New York Times - 5h -
Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.CBS News - 1h -
Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection
Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and FranceFinancial Times - 1h -
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections
Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...The Guardian - 26m -
OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction
The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.CNBC - 1d -
Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge
A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research fundingABC News - 7h
