Reality Europe’s Fears

The reality of Europe’s fears about Trump depends more on us than him

If European leaders live up to their part of the Nato bargain, the US administration will too

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Europe praises Trump's victory amid wider fears of an impending economic nightmare

European leaders are congratulating Donald Trump for his victory, while sources add the outcome is not as shocking as when he clinched victory in 2016.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Why did so many die in Spain? Because Europe still hasn't accepted the realities of extreme weather | Friederike Otto

Severe flooding is, unfortunately, inevitable. What isn’t inevitable is how ready we are, from early warning systems to emergency services. Friederike Otto is a climatologist and co-founder of ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

It’s not just Democrats who fear a Trump victory – it would be a disaster for Europe too | Natalie Tocci

The Republican candidate poses the biggest threat to the continent. But we’re also not prepared for a Kamala Harris win. I’ve just returned from Washington DC, where the level of anxiety about the ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

US and Europe fear escalation of Russian hybrid warfare amid Ukraine missile attacks

Officials ‘incredibly concerned’ as Moscow vows response to Kyiv’s use of US-made missiles on targets inside Russia. Atacms: what are the missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia for first time? ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency

CBS News' John Dickerson on the knowns and unknowns that either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will face in leading our country into an uncertain future.

Europe’s fiscal tug of war

Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovation

World - Financial Times - October 26

The Trump challenge for Europe

An isolationist US will force the continent to rethink its defence and economy

World - Financial Times - November 13

Trump may be right about Ukraine’s endgame

If they play their cards well, leaders across Europe can exert leverage on America over how to end the war

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Starmer to pledge to ‘embrace fiscal reality’ in the Budget

UK prime minister is facing growing criticism that planned tax rises will hit ‘working people’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says

The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.

Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4

Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

AMD’s stock is getting hurt by this ‘unpalatable’ reality

One analyst says that AMD’s muted guidance is unlike what Wall Street has come to expect of “AI names.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Trump’s trade remedies reflect America’s troubled reality

Our partners shouldn’t blame us for a shift aimed at solving the problems they have caused

World - Financial Times - November 1

Celtic slip into their 'A-game' as Aberdeen get reality check

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic "had to bring our A-game" to deliver the first defeat of Jimmy Thelin's Aberdeen reign with a resounding 6-0 win that seals a place in the Scottish League Cup final.

'It's the reality' - will it take fewer points to win Premier League?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola predicts fewer points will be required to win the Premier League this season - but do the stats back that up?

TikTok moderators share reality of locating horrific videos

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.

How Corporate Speak Obscures Realities in Business

George Orwell, one of the 20th century’s greatest writers, has advice that resonates today.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check

The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Generative AI: Separating Hype From Reality

The technology may transform business. But it clearly isn’t there yet.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

'Hope and fear' and 'bigly trouble'

The US presidential election dominates Wednesday's front pages as the world waits to hear who won.

Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere

The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.

Europe is trapped between technocracy and democracy

As the EU fills its top jobs, the risk is that von der Leyen will end up as a leader without followers in national capitals

World - Financial Times - November 4

Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe

Headcount reduction comes as industry faces pressure over EV switch and competition from China

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How to put Europe’s savings to work

The EU must redeploy capital it squirrels away abroad

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Ford Slashes Thousands Of Jobs In Europe

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Fear, Imagining, and the State of the "Yzer-plan"

A month into the season, the Red Wings look to have regressed from last year's side that couldn't snag a playoff berth. As anxiety mounts, what is the path forward for the Yzerman era in Detroit?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Fears of Civil Unrest Stalk the Markets

Wall Street advisers say investors are increasingly anxious about the possibility of election-related violence.

Business - The New York Times - November 2

The solution to automation fears: Employee ownership

Employee ownership can empower workers and promote the interests of labor, allowing companies to embrace automation while ensuring shared prosperity.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses Review: Superb Display, But Slow Info

These new augmented reality glasses show so much promise, it's like they posses super powers for specs. But there's a familiar problem.

Tech - Wired - October 25

BRICS Summit Offers a Glimpse Inside Putin’s Alternate Reality

At a meeting of emerging economies, Vladimir Putin positioned himself as a respected and powerful leader, ignoring the condemnation he receives from the West.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Could Eminem Snap Gen X Voters Back to Reality?

50-something white men and the idea of freedom

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Keir Starmer warns the UK budget this week will reflect 'harsh' economic reality

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says fixing Britain’s troubled economy will be a long haul in a “harsh” fiscal environment

World - ABC News - October 28

Rot, romance and renovations: the reality of buying a cheap old house on Instagram

From Germany to Japan, people are buying up draughty churches, leaky hotels and asbestos-filled schools for peanuts and turning them into dream homes. They can be as big as 40,000 sq ft – but are ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

South Africa cuts growth target as economic reality bites

Lower GDP projection comes despite coalition’s charm offensive to win over foreign investors

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Meta’s Reality Labs posts $4.4 billion loss in third quarter

Meta's Reality Labs unit, which develops augmented and virtual reality technologies, logged an operating loss of $4.4 billion in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 30

'A celebration of a man living a new reality - even if just for a moment'

Ruud van Nistelrooy doesn't know how long he will have as interim coach of Manchester United, but he was determined to enjoy his time in the dugout on Wednesday.

With Reality Labs, Meta risks heading down slippery slope of overspending again

Zuckerberg said that he is going to keep building out Meta’s infrastructure and data centers, because the opportunity is so huge, even if investors don’t like it.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

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