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The reawakening of Germany

Berlin is moving towards providing economic and security leadership for Europe

Financial Times - 12h

Vladimir Putin prepares for return of western companies to Russia

President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctions

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders

Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Federal agencies preparing for large-scale layoffs

Government agencies have been ordered to prepare for extensive layoffs as part of the ongoing initiative by President Trump and Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce.

NBC News - 6d

Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" prepares to land on the moon

No American spacecraft has successfully landed intact and upright on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972, but one private space company is looking to change that. Firefly Aerospace will be landing its ...

CBS News - 5d

How to financially prepare yourself for a natural disaster

From Altadena to Asheville, the tragedies provided an urgent wake-up call

MarketWatch - 2d

Jets prepared to move on from Adams, Lazard

Embarking on the post-Aaron Rodgers era, the Jets are prepared to part with two of his favorite wide receivers, Davante Adams and Allen Lazard.

ESPN - 1d

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 - Feb. 20

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 - Feb. 21

Germany’s watershed election

Domestic and international tensions as well as economic stagnation hang over Sunday’s Bundestag vote

Financial Times - Feb. 22

The Meaning of Germany’s Election

We examine the role of immigration in the outcome.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Germany’s debt brake problem

Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will try to adopt a constitutional change in the next 30 days

Financial Times - Feb. 25

The political centre cracks in Germany

Friedrich Merz will try to govern with a moderate coalition at a time of rising support for extremist political forces

Financial Times - 4d

Can Alternative for Germany be stopped?

The far-right party has made gains without seeking to moderate — rattling Europe and its largest democracy

Financial Times - 4d

IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes

The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.

ABC News - Feb. 20

Even ‘Real Housewives’ Star Erin Lichy Is Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs

The serial entrepreneur talks the growth of her mezcal brand Mezcalum and why she’s never bootstrapping a business again.

Inc. - Feb. 21

Preparations under way for meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says

Russian and US leaders will meet face to face in move towards normalising relations, deputy foreign minister says. Preparations for a face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Trump-Putin summit preparations underway, Russian foreign minister says

The U.S. offered a draft U.N. resolution that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow's forces from Ukraine.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Trump officials prepare plans to revive Title 42 policy to expel migrants

The Trump administration has prepared plans to implement a policy that would allow U.S. officials to swiftly expel migrants on the grounds that they could spread diseases.

CBS News - Feb. 23

France prepares for largest child abuse trial in its history

PARIS — Amélie Lévêque remembers the moment when she finally understood the unexplained bouts of depression and other disorders that had tormented her for more than two decades.

NBC News - Feb. 23

Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back

Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

'Dogfight for playoff seeding': How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come

The Lakers play six consecutive games at home starting Tuesday vs. Dallas in their first game against the Mavericks since the shocking trade for Luka Doncic.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Starmer prepares to meet Trump after raising defence spending

The PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.

BBC News - Feb. 26

New Trump memo will direct agencies to prepare for more firings, source says

The Trump administration will issue a new memo directing federal agencies to prepare for more large-scale firings, a source tells CBS News. Natalie Brand has more.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Federal agencies told to submit "reorganization plans," prepare for mass firings

The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.

CBS News - Feb. 26

White House formally instructs agencies to prepare for 'large-scale' layoffs

The Trump administration is directing federal agencies to begin preparations for large-scale layoffs and restructuring, and submit plans by March 13, according to a memo.

ABC News - Feb. 26

'We're not prepared': States brace for Trump's plans to dismantle the Education Department

Trump has said he wants school policy to be left to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.

NBC News - 6d

Grassroots clubs hold key as Norway prepares for historic vote to scrap VAR

‘This is no longer about VAR, but about trust in the federation’ – one club’s general manager frames tense situation. Skoppum IL have never pretended to be what they are not. The club represent a ...

The Guardian - 5d

UK and France to prepare Ukraine peace plan for Trump, Starmer says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

ABC News - 3d

EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say

The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.

CNBC - 2d

Israel prepares Gaza ‘hell plan’ to pile pressure on Hamas – reports

Israel may cut off electricity to try to secure more hostage releases, as both sides prepare for war to restart. The Israeli government is reportedly planning to ratchet up its blockade on Gaza as ...

The Guardian - 2d

Democrats slam Trump's latest moves as he prepares to address Congress

Democrats in Congress are slamming President Trump as he prepares to address both legislative chambers about his first moves during his second term in the White House. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 1d

As U.S. Tariffs Become Reality, Canadians Prepare for Economic Pain

An expert in the automotive industry says factories may shut down in days as costs skyrocket and President Trump disrupts decades of economic integration with steep tariffs.

The New York Times - 16h

Marcello's Mailbag: Conference realignment? Nah, prepare for conference consolidation

Answering a slew of realignment questions, plus why there won't be an Indiana-like out-of-nowhere rise in 2025.

CBS Sports - 14h

Blizzards, strong winds hit Midwest as East Coast prepares for storms

Six people have been killed in two states in a powerful March storm, officials said, as the severe weather system that brought blizzards to the Great Plains and high winds to the South continued to ...

NBC News - 6h

Trump preparing executive order to dissolve Department of Education: Sources

President Trump is expected to direct his secretary of education to dissolve the Department of Education by executive order this week, sources said.

ABC News - 44m

‘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 - Feb. 21

Alternative for Germany set to make gains as Germany goes to the polls

Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats are poised to win, as Social Democratic party faces its worst result since 1887

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Germany Election 2025: What to Watch For

What Germans decide in national elections that are likely to produce a new chancellor will be of critical importance as Europe re-evaluates relations with the Trump administration.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

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