Aleph Alpha-Cohere merger announced by German minister sparks debate over state-led AI industrial policy Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger announced the Aleph Alpha-Cohere merger, provoking debate over state-backed deals and …
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Cologne recycling centers flooded by spring cleaning traffic to AWB sites
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSpring cleaning fills Cologne recycling centers as Wertstoffhofs face fivefold weekend surge Spring cleaning sends thousands to Cologne recycling centers as Wertstoffhofs record weekend queues up to 5,000 cars and …
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Bayer faces Supreme Court ruling as 67,000 plaintiffs weigh settlement
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBayer braces for U.S. Supreme Court showdown as $7.25B Roundup settlement and shareholder pressure reshape strategy Bayer faces a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court hearing on April 27, 2026, and a …
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SAP beats Q1 expectations as cloud and AI drive growth, warns slowdown
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSAP Q1 results show cloud and AI momentum, but legal costs and geopolitical risks cloud outlook SAP Q1 results: cloud revenue surges and adjusted profits beat expectations, while a Teradata …
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Thousands of doctors urge Germany to introduce sugar tax on sweetened drinks About 4,000 doctors and 1,000+ nutrition and diabetes advisers urge Germany to impose a sugar tax on sweetened …
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Petra Kalb outlines future of printed music magazines amid AI rise
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRolling Stone and Germany’s Music Magazines Report Resilient Print Sales as Publisher Warns on AI Shift Petra Kalb says Rolling Stone remains in demand on newsstands, while Musikexpress and Metal …
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Auto Beijing 2026 reveals China’s e-mobility rise as German automakers adapt
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAuto Beijing 2026: China Puts EV Revolution on Display as Global Makers, Including German Brands, Shift Strategy Auto Beijing 2026 enshrined China’s EV push at the National Museum, as German …
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Chinese automakers dominate global market as Xiaomi poaches BMW and Audi executives
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChinese automakers seize spotlight as BYD, Geely and Xiaomi escalate global push Chinese automakers dominated China’s auto show, unveiling 180+ models as BYD, Geely and Xiaomi push aggressive export plans …
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OFAC sanctions paralyze individuals and small businesses worldwide
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerOFAC: How a Small U.S. Treasury Office Wields Massive Financial Power How OFAC freezes assets and disrupts businesses worldwide: an explainer on the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control …
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ICC Judge Beti Hohler Sanctioned by US over Netanyahu and Galant Warrants
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS sanctions on ICC judges: Judge Beti Hohler says she learned of measures at Armenia conference Judge Beti Hohler learned of US sanctions on ICC judges while attending a conference …