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Don't throw away your shot to speak to an AI Alexander Hamilton at Boston's new finance museum

Nearly a decade after leaving its former home, the Museum of American Finance is opening its new doors to the public.

New registrations: Almost 50 percent more new electric cars in the first half of the year

The demand for electric cars increased significantly in the first half of the year - probably also due to federal funding.

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Thai Singha beer dynasty heir’s mother drops suit under ‘ungrateful child’ law

The mother of Siranudh “Psi” Scott, the 29-year-old scion whose childhood abuse accusations against his brother triggered public sympathy and revealed a rupture inside one of Thailand’s richest families, on Friday dropped her “ungrateful child’’ lawsuit against her younger son as she appealed for space to “heal’’ her family. Chiranuj Bhirombhakdi filed a lawsuit in February against Psi under a 1908 law that enforces filial duty, in a country where family ties border on the sacrosanct. Psi, a...

Several of Germany's eastern states are leading the country's green transition. But the far-right AfD threatens to upend their progress.

Germany's far-right AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.

Right-wing AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transition

Germany's right-wing AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.

Federal government: Coalition wants to get the economy out of the crisis with a reform package

More relief for families and reforms in taxes and work: What the coalition is planning to combat the economic crisis, why experts remain skeptical - and what is still unclear.

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Carlson’s split with Republicans to deepen rifts in US right, Chinese think tank says

High-profile conservative commentator Tucker Carlson’s split with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party will jeopardise the party’s prospects in the US midterm elections and intensify the quarrel over its identity and direction, according to an official Chinese think tank. The former Fox News host has repeatedly expressed his dissatisfaction with the current administration, in particular its decision to go to war with Iran. In an interview with the Columbia Journalism Review published.

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Soaring Imports Push India’s Crude Stocks to Near 1-Year High

India’s strategic and commercial crude oil inventories have jumped to a nearly one-year high as the world’s third-largest crude oil buyer boosted its imports to a record high in June. As at the end of June, India’s crude oil stocks held in strategic, commercial, and refinery storage had increased to 104 million barrels, up from 90.5 million barrels at the end of April, according to data from commodity intelligence provider Kpler cited by Indian outlet Economic Times. Before the Iran war began, I

Thousands of police officers on duty: Appeal against violence: mass protest accompanies AfD party conference

Up to 50,000 people are expected to protest against the AfD federal party conference in Erfurt. The police also expect riots. The situation before the party conference.

Business ticker: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania says goodbye to Microsoft

Open source solutions should ensure digital independence +++ Renk expands marine business +++ AI boom: most valuable companies in the world even more valuable +++ News in the company live blog.

Lack of water: dry Rhine makes boatmen tremble

Heat and drought are becoming problems for waterways. Ships are already traveling with less cargo. Is that enough?

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Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe

Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries?

Stocks: DAX record: Why German stocks are now in demand again among investors

Germany's leading index reached a record high for the second day in a row. This also has a lot to do with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Protests at Mercedes: Then you hear the chants of “Ola out, Ola out!”

Mercedes wants to go on the “productivity offensive”. The unions are opposing this with mass protests. A hot summer is beginning for the car manufacturer.

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Top meeting in Ankara: Ukraine is to receive promises of billions at the NATO summit

Ukraine is currently on the rise in its defensive battle against Russia. Can further promises of support improve the situation further?

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+++ Ukraine War +++: Ukraine is to receive promises of billions at the NATO summit

Merz reacts calmly to Trump's criticism of defense spending +++ Zelenskyj is pushing for his own production of Patriot missiles +++ The news blog

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As the US marks its 250th birthday, it operates an empire in all but name

There will be parades and speeches, fireworks and barbecues, and a healthy dose of patriotism. This Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of their country’s independence from the British empire. Many remain unaware of when their continental republic became an empire of its own. Neither will many of them know that at the turn of the 20th century, the founding principle of the Declaration of Independence was betrayed, despite impassioned opposition from some of the most...

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Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says

Taiwan says it needs to bolster its defenses in the face of a stepped-up threat from China, which claims the island as its own territory.

Arms industry: Federal government insists on KNDS going public

The German-French company was scheduled to launch on the stock market in mid-July. This has now been postponed - the federal government is sticking to the project.

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AI is outpacing the rules, Europe’s top bankers and regulators warn

Europe's top bankers and financial regulators are grappling with how to better regulate AI risks.

Labor market: Difficulty reporting sickness - a lot is still unclear

The coalition wants to reduce sick leave in German companies - with higher requirements for certificates of incapacity for work. But what could a solution for this look like?

Asylum numbers: Significantly fewer people are applying for asylum in Germany

Fewer asylum seekers have been arriving in Europe since last year. In Germany, too, the number of people applying for new protection fell in the first half of the year.

Fact check: Is Germany the European champion when it comes to sick notes?

The political reform debate revolves around absenteeism at work. A study shows that the picture that statistics paint can be deceptive - and comparing countries is more difficult than expected.

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Can Hong Kong’s arbitration skills help the new global space race take off?

Hong Kong is positioning itself as a middleman in the fast-growing global space economy, senior officials and experts have said, noting the city can turn its financial markets, common law system and dispute-resolution capabilities into a commercial advantage. At the 2026 Colloquium on International Law on Friday, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok said Hong Kong’s “sharpest competitive edge” lay in professional services for commercial space. He added that the city was “exceptionally...

State of the Baltic Sea: Environment Minister Schneider dives for marine protection

The Baltic Sea is in poor condition. An action plan should remedy the situation. But Environment Minister Schneider is already having trouble with environmental and nature conservation.

Ford achieves quality milestone, as CEO targets flawless new vehicle launches

Ford CEO Jim Farley told CNBC that the automaker has learned from its past quality and recall issues, which have hurt its earnings and stained its reputation.

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Sick notes: “When in doubt, I say that we are not Doc Holiday here”

The head of the general practitioners' association, Nicola Buhlinger-Göpfarth, sees the coalition's plans as unreasonable for doctors' practices. The real problem is long-term sick leave.

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China’s Momenta IPO oversubscribed 414 times as Hong Kong listings pack calendar

Chinese autonomous-driving startup Momenta drew massive subscription numbers for its HK$5.89 billion (US$751 million) initial public offering in Hong Kong, even as it competed against five other issuers launching their IPOs at the same time. The Suzhou-based company’s bookbuilding closed on Friday. Preliminary figures showed that it attracted nearly 210,000 subscription applications, with the public offering subscribed 414 times, according to people familiar with the matter. Sponsored by China..