Focused Energy raises $240M Series A to advance direct‑drive laser fusion Focused Energy raises an oversubscribed $240 million Series A to accelerate direct‑drive laser fusion, backed by RWE, SPRIND and …
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World
Ethiopia general election opens with 50 million registered voters and 10,900 candidates
by anna walterby anna walterEthiopia General Election 2026: 50 Million Voters and 10,900 Candidates Compete for Parliament Ethiopia’s 2026 general election sees 50M registered voters and over 10,900 candidates for federal and regional seats; …
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Business
German government agrees on circular economy action program, pledges €565 million
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Circular Economy Action Plan Clears Political Rift, Pushes Recycling and Procurement Reforms Draft action plan dated May 21, 2026 sets priorities to speed the shift to a circular economy, …
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Politics
Epstein files released by DOJ reveal 3 million pages and 2,000 videos
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEpstein files release: US Justice Department publishes millions of pages, videos and images The Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, completed with a massive disclosure on January 30, …
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Technology
Groq seeks $650 million to expand inference neocloud after Nvidia agreement
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzGroq Seeks $650 Million From Investors to Expand Its Inference Cloud Groq seeks $650 million from investors to scale its inference cloud and commercialize its custom AI chips amid rising …
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Business
VW managers lose €7.5 million whistleblower damages claim in Lower Saxony court
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVolkswagen whistleblower lawsuit dismissed by Lower Saxony court; appeal allowed Court rejects €7.5 million claim by former VW managers, finding no proof of promised promotions; appeal to the Federal Labour …
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Business
German unemployment falls below three million as agency warns no turnaround
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman labor market shows mixed signals as May 2026 unemployment dips below three million May 2026: Germany’s labor market posts a tentative improvement as unemployment falls to 2.95 million, but …
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Milburn report warns youth unemployment in the UK nears one million, raising alarm over a ‘lost generation’ Milburn report warns youth unemployment in the UK nears one million, projecting 1.25m …
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Business
Focused Energy raises $250 million backed by RWE for Biblis fusion campus
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFocused Energy raises nearly $250 million to build laser-fusion labs at former Biblis site Focused Energy secures nearly $250M to equip laser-fusion labs at the former Biblis nuclear site, backed …
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Technology
Blue Origin wins $188 million to deliver rovers for 2028 MoonFall mission
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMoonFall mission: Blue Origin wins $188 million contract to deliver lunar rovers Blue Origin won $188M contract to land rovers on the Moon for the MoonFall mission; Firefly Aerospace will …