TikTok Campaign “Spirit 2.0” Gathers Millions in Pledges After Spirit Airlines Shutdown TikTok campaign “Spirit 2.0” gathered millions in non-binding pledges after Spirit Airlines halted operations, prompting debate about whether …
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Business
Montezemolo seeks approval to launch 30 high-speed trains in Germany
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMontezemolo Eyes Italo High-Speed Trains in Germany with 30 Siemens Sets from 2028 Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is planning to introduce Italo high-speed trains in Germany from 2028, proposing 30 …
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Politics
57 countries launch Santa Marta coalition to phase out fossil fuels
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSanta Marta Climate Conference: 57 Nations Form ‘Coalition of the Willing’ to Phase Out Fossil Fuels Santa Marta climate conference: 57 countries form a ‘coalition of the willing’ to discuss …
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Technology
Shade raises $14M to launch AI-powered media storage for creative teams
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzShade cloud storage raises $14M to tackle creative teams’ media overload Shade raises $14M to scale its AI-powered cloud storage for creative teams, offering searchable video timestamps, streamable files, and …
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Business
German machine builders launch push into defense to offset automotive slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman machine builders pivot to defense as Hannover Messe spotlights weapons demand German machine builders pivot to defense as firms pursue orders at Hannover Messe, confronting certification, contact and regulatory …
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Business
Longshot Space reveals 10-km space cannon to launch satellites supersonically
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCalifornia startup pitches a “space cannon” to launch small satellites from a 10-km tube Mike Grace’s Longshot unveils a ‘space cannon’ – a 10-km launch tube to send small satellites …
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World
Lebanon and Israel launch direct negotiations after Washington talks
by anna walterby anna walterLebanon and Israel Talks in Washington Lead to Direct Negotiations but No Cease‑Fire In Washington on April 14, 2026, Lebanon and Israel held rare in-person talks and agreed to “launch …
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Business
Lufthansa pilots launch third strike as union proposes binding arbitration
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLufthansa pilot strike set for April 16–17, 2026 as VC seeks binding arbitration Lufthansa pilot strike on April 16–17, 2026 as Vereinigung Cockpit proposes binding arbitration; airline offers mediation while …
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Politics
Baden-Württemberg Greens and CDU launch coalition talks to elect Özdemir
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGreen–CDU coalition in Baden-Württemberg launches formal talks, eyes Ö zdemir vote on May 13 Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg begin coalition talks on April 15, 2026, with a 48-point plan …
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Technology
Isar Aerospace aborts rocket launch after pressure vessel leak discovered
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzIsar Aerospace launch aborted after pressure-vessel leak; investigation under way Isar Aerospace aborted a recent rocket launch after detecting a pressure‑vessel leak, the company said; engineers have begun a technical …