Americans Lost $2.1 Billion to Social Media Scams in 2025, FTC Says FTC report: U.S. consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold rise; shopping, investment …
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Rheinmetall wins €1.04 billion Bundeswehr contract for infantry systems for 8,600 soldiers
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoRheinmetall Wins €1.04bn Bundeswehr Infantry Equipment Contract Rheinmetall secures €1.04bn Bundeswehr contract to supply infantry equipment — body armor, night-vision and soldier tablets — for 8,600 troops from 2027–29. The …
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Technology
Intel beats estimates with $13.6 billion revenue and $0.29 adjusted EPS
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzIntel quarterly revenue climbs 7% to $13.6B, far exceeding analyst forecasts Intel quarterly revenue rose 7% year-on-year to $13.6 billion, beating expectations as adjusted EPS reached $0.29 vs. the $0.01 …
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Google invests $10 billion in Anthropic and may unlock $30 billion
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzGoogle investment in Anthropic reaches $10 billion with up to $40 billion possible Google investment in Anthropic injects $10 billion now and up to $40 billion total if targets are …
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Business
VAT increase could raise nearly €50 billion as government weighs plan
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Considers VAT Increase as Quick Fix to Close Budget Gap Government weighs raising VAT to bolster revenues; economists estimate €30–€50bn gain, but experts warn of regressive effects and inflationary …
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GKV funding shortfall spurs lawsuit as insurers demand €10–12 billion
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGKV funding shortfall prompts calls for €12bn federal top‑up for Bürgergeld recipients German GKV funding faces a deep shortfall as experts urge a €12bn federal top‑up for Bürgergeld recipients; ministers …
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Technology
X-energy prices $1 billion IPO at $23, to trade on Nasdaq Friday
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzX-energy IPO Raises About $1.02 Billion After Pricing at $23 a Share X-energy IPO priced at $23 per share, raising roughly $1.02 billion; Nasdaq listing under ticker XE scheduled to …
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Business
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve $110 billion Paramount takeover amid CNN concerns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerParamount acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery wins shareholder approval in $110B deal Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery wins shareholder approval in $110B deal; regulators must still approve amid CNN …
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Temu and Shein cost German economy 5 billion euros and 40,000 jobs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTemu and Shein cost German retail €2.5bn a year, IW Consult finds IW Consult analysis finds Temu and Shein cost German retailers €2.5bn annually and over 40,000 jobs, prompting calls …
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Technology
Startup Battlefield alumni showcase $32 billion raised and 250 exits
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzStartup Battlefield alumni drive $32 billion in funding as Build Mode follows their journeys Startup Battlefield alumni have raised $32 billion and generated 250+ exits, a record of outcomes TechCrunch …