German Election 2025 Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor
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Germany: Merz calls for European ‘independence’ from US after Conservatives win election – Europe live
Donald Trump has made it clear he is ‘fairly indifferent to Europe’s fate’, says CDU leader who plans to form a coalition by Easter. German election 2025: results in full Guten Morgen aus ...The Guardian - 24m -
German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls show
The far-right Alternative for Germany made huge gains in the German general election, with the center-right Christian Democratic Union likely to lead coalition talks to form the next government.NBC News - 11h -
German election live: Conservatives win and far-right AfD in second, results show
Friedrich Merz claims victory for CDU/CSU alliance as incumbent chancellor Scholz concedes defeat; Alternative für Deutschland almost doubles vote share to 20%. German election 2025: results in ...The Guardian - 7h -
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest.NBC News - 1h -
Euro hits one-month high as investors welcome German election result – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as euro rallies and Dax on track for higher open. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe independent from US on ...The Guardian - 25m -
Luigi Mangione to appear in NYC court
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will be in a New York City courtroom Friday. Attorney and CBS News reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.CBS News - 2d -
How Butler's audacity, poise are powering his Warriors teammates
Jimmy Butler's audacity and poise are powering his new teammates in a way more valuable to the Golden State Warriors than his own production, Monte Poole writes.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Conservatives poised to lead Germany; far-right AfD second
German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz appears poised to win the country’s election Sunday, while the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party places second despite making ...The Hill - 8h -
The Perfect Girl Next Door
How do you live your mediocre life in the shadow of a hipster goddess?The New York Times - 8h -
WATCH: Massive sinkhole appears in English village
A large sinkhole appeared on a street in a village near London. Police evacuated nearby buildings and advised people to avoid the area due to concerns of a possible explosion.ABC News - 3d -
WATCH: Massive sinkhole appears in English village
A large sinkhole appeared on a street in a village near London. Police evacuated nearby buildings and advised people to avoid the area due to concerns of a possible explosion.ABC News - 3d -
Watch: Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers
Christian Democrats leader Friedrich Merz thanks those who placed their trust in the party and him.BBC News - 9h -
Big challenges loom for Germany's Merz in divided country
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.BBC News - 7h -
Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It’s Something Better
The ad-supported service is home to the biggest content library of any streamer. So why is Tubi still considered a social punching bag?Wired - 3d -
Germany’s watershed election
Domestic and international tensions as well as economic stagnation hang over Sunday’s Bundestag voteFinancial Times - 1d -
The Death of Competition in American Elections
A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.The New York Times - 22h -
Remembering Liberty German and Abby Williams
Liberty German and Abby Williams's loved ones reflect on their lives and the impact they had on those around them.NBC News - 2d -
US Coast Guard releases recording that appears to be audio of Titanic submersible implosion
A recording released by the federal government appears to include audio of the implosion of the experimental submersible that went missing on its way to the wreck of the TitanicABC News - Feb. 12 -
Why Did QR Codes Appear on About 1,000 Graves in Munich?
The mystery has bewildered city workers and set off a police investigation.The New York Times - 3d -
Man charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing to appear in Manhattan court
Luigi Mangione faces state-level murder and terrorism charges, as well as federal counts. Luigi Mangione is scheduled to appear in Manhattan state court on Friday in the 4 December killing of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer to appear in New York court
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to appear in a New York courtroom on Friday. The 26-year-old is charged with first degree murder. ...CBS News - 2d -
ChatGPT-generated op-eds appeared in mainstream Latin American media outlets
Chinese propagandists used ChatGPT to write and translate op-eds that they successfully planted in Spanish-language news outlets last fall, researchers said Friday.NBC News - 2d -
Details on Luigi Mangione's first court appearance since December
The suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, will be back in a courtroom Friday for the first time since December. CBS News national correspondent Nikki ...CBS News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Brazilian city in Amazon declares emergency after huge sinkholes appear
In Buriticupu, about 1,200 people risk losing their homes, and residents have seen the problem escalate in 30 years. Authorities in a city in the Brazilian Amazon have declared a state of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump Appears to Back Away From His Gaza Plan
Earlier this month, the president said he favored taking control of Gaza and displacing the Palestinian population of the devastated seaside enclave. But Egypt and Jordan flatly rejected cooperating.The New York Times - 2d -
Syria's new president appears to receive a warm welcome in former Assad strongholds
Syria's new president Ahmed al-Sharaa appeared to receive a hero's welcome in Latakia, once the stronghold of the Al-Assad family.NBC News - 22h -
Debt and defence headache for Merz after AfD and far left make gains
Election winner could struggle to reform strict borrowing rules due to opposition in next parliamentFinancial Times - 2h -
What it's like living next door to Albert Square
Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.BBC News - 5d -
Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit
Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.Wired - 4d -
Move over H5N1: The next pandemic is already here
The widespread use of antibiotics in industrial animal agriculture is contributing to the rise of antibiotic resistance, with over 35,000 Americans expected to die this year from a preventable ...The Hill - 2d -
What's next in the Eric Adams corruption case
The federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains intact, for now. On Friday, a judge put the Justice Department's request to dismiss the charges on hold. He's appointed an ...CBS News - 2d -
Everybody wants Usyk - what next for the heavyweights?
BBC Sport takes a look at what could happen next in the heavyweight boxing scene as Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker chase new opponents.BBC News - 1d -
Top Facts From Germany’s Election
Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.The New York Times - 1h -
Friday Briefing: Germans Are Choosing New Leadership
Plus, volcano tourism in Sicily.The New York Times - 3d -
Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court Ruling
The famous sandal company lost a battle over copyright law, leaving room for imitations to spawn.The New York Times - 3d -
Waltz insists Zelesnkyy will sign Russia war deal as Trump appears to walk back comments
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is adamant that Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a deal to end the war with Russia. This comes as President Trump appears to walk back comments ...CBS News - 2d -
Luigi Mangione appears in court for first time since arraignment in UnitedHealthcare CEO death
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in front of a New York City hotel, appeared in court Friday for the first time since he was arraigned ...NBC News - 2d -
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara touches 99 mph in first pitching appearance since 2023 Tommy John surgery
Alcantara is expected to be on the trading block by the 2025 deadline, if not earlierCBS Sports - 13h -
The Latest: Polls open in Germany in crucial general election
German voters are heading to the polls for a national electionABC News - 1d
