Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.
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Merz presses Greens to name their terms for German defence spending rise
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Lummis introduces bill to create bitcoin strategic reserve
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The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees' spring stadium their own. Here's how they'll do it
When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the New York Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the ...ABC News - 3d -
The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees’ spring stadium their own. Here’s how they’ll do it
When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the Rays’ ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
German Tourists Detained for Weeks, Then Deported From U.S.
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The US is short nearly 4 million homes
Builders faced barriers like zoning and supply costs, which make producing affordable homes challenging.The Hill - 1d -
Democrats’ hatred of Trump makes them their own worst enemies
Hatred of Trump has become their go-to position on just about everything; it’s what energizes them. It’s what dictates what they say and do.The Hill - 1d -
Seahawks trade Geno Smith to Raiders: Ranking Seattle's QB options after making surprising deal with Las Vegas
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Trump’s ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ Plan Comes With a Twist
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2025 NFL free agency Day 2 winners and losers: Vikings making huge splash, Cowboys doing little with cap room
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There’s no money to be made in Russia
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Steelers fans plead for polarizing Aaron Rodgers to sign with NY Giants
Fans of the Black and Gold are making their voices hear: They do not want Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Spirit win NWSL Challenge Cup in PK shootout
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I'm a neurologist—here are 3 things I do every day to decrease my risk of dementia and keep my brain sharp
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German tourists’ ordeal reportedly ending as they are returned from US detention
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Iowa baseball shifts dates and times of upcoming Big Ten series vs. Michigan State
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The Sims 4's 'Rags to Riches Challenge'
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Government seeks to dismiss Mahmoud Khalil's challenge of detention
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Bill Belichick asks North Carolina to copy his girlfriend on emails
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Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
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Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island
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Germany’s Merz offers concessions to Greens over ‘historic’ spending plan
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Panama Will Release Migrants From Detention Camp, Challenging Trump’s Deportation Efforts
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Hochul leading field of potential Democratic challengers in New York: Survey
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