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Bundestag: Merz presents timetable for pension reform and rejects criticism

The government survey in the Bundestag is dominated by domestic political issues. The Chancellor defends the pension reform – and urges it to be implemented quickly.

Biodefense: “Cheaper than atomic bombs” – genetic engineering and AI create new dangers from biological weapons

CEOs from the pharmaceutical and tech industries warn against the misuse of biological weapons technology. This is how companies and politicians are tackling the threat.

Investments in prospect: Is the tobacco industry in Germany getting new life?

The tobacco industry once flourished in Germany. But it has been falling into disrepair for years. Corporations also struggle with competition from organized crime. Now the tobacco company BAT wants to invest in this country.

Spotify and Co: The international race of streaming services

Spotify is and remains the clear market leader in music streaming. But there is a lot going on behind the Swedes - and many hopes rest on new AI tools.

Trump cancels signing of key US housing bill until Save America Act is passed

President Donald Trump cancelled his plan to sign a bipartisan affordable housing bill on Wednesday in an effort to pressure his fellow Republicans to pass a long-stalled package of US national voting restrictions that has aggravated party fissures and shown the limits of his power. Trump has said he will join Senate Republicans at a closed-door lunch on Wednesday afternoon to lobby them to pass the voting measure called the Save America Act, his top ‌legislative priority. The act would require.

Diseases: Ebola case in France: WHO chief warns of panic

Despite a case of Ebola in France, the global risk remains low, according to the WHO. The situation in the Congo, however, worries the UN organization. Drug testing is scheduled to begin next week.

Posting of workers: Merz's commitment to the internal market is mainly in the headlines

Clear the way for the posting of workers in Europe? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that! The hurdles for employers remain high.

🇪🇺 About Ukrainian EU Accession - Current public debate regarding when it is allowed to happen misses the mark. The process became just as existential for Brussels as it is for Kyiv.

In many ways what led to war between Ukraine and Russia was the decision by Ukrainian society to pursue a democratic future in the European Union rather than to continue to live under oppressive, corrupt, and oligarchic Russian influence. In 2013, the Verkhovna Rada overwhelmingly voted to approve the finalization of the EU - Ukraine Association Agreement. This decisively signalled that Kyiv chooses Brussels over Moscow and its EU rival, the Eurasian Economic Union. In the months leading up to t

Sony to issue $1bn in dollar-denominated bonds, first in 28 years

Amazon's Zoox unveils redesigned robotaxi ahead of upcoming expansion

Zoox is updating its robotaxis as the Amazon division plots expansion in additional markets and prepares to charge for rides.

Strike: Warning strike at Kaufland – what customers can expect

Verdi is demanding higher wages for retail employees and is calling for a strike at the Kaufland retail chain. What does this mean for customers?

Bafin: Gold dealers in distress – TGI must repay customer money “immediately”.

First a raid, now the payback. The Liechtenstein gold trade TGI cannot calm down. For investors, the problems are only beginning.

F.A.Z. Exclusive: VW shortly before a decision about Everllence marine engine division

It is one of the big German billion-dollar transactions of the year: Volkswagen wants to sell the majority of its marine engine division. Who gets the contract? The decisive committees will meet this Wednesday.

The business talk: Rare earth dealers: “Robert Habeck was much more future-oriented” or “The Americans are currently buying up the market.”

Andreas Kroll has been working with rare earths, the “cocaine of the industry,” as he writes in his book, for 20 years. The industry's dependence is great, but curable.

Is crypto scalping with Varion Investment Group a scam?

https://varioninvestmentgroup.com My Dad has invested with this group and has been getting great returns. After 6months he can pull the money out. Does anyone have any guess if this is legit or not. I am skeptical as there seems to be no record of the company online other than their website. They also were called airclift capital when he first invested. “They merged to form Varion now”. submitted by /u/Mondingo75 [link] [comments]

Government crisis: Starmer wants to remain a member of the British Parliament

After months of pressure, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday. But he doesn't want to disappear completely from the political scene.

Economy: Ifo boss Fuest: “We need changes in public finances”

According to the Ifo index, the mood in the executive suites of German companies has brightened slightly. The background could also be peace signals in the Iran war. However, the head of the Munich Economic Institute sees a need for further action in Berlin.

Qualcomm inks deal for AI startup Modular to bolster software stack, data center build-out

Qualcomm is looking to expand its position in the data center market as AI demand skyrockets.

Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, demanding voter-ID provision

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bill aimed at increasing housing affordability an hour before he was due at the Capitol for the ceremony.

OpenAI unveils first chip as part of Broadcom deal in effort to 'build the full stack'

Eight months after announcing a custom chip deal, OpenAI and Broadcom are revealing their first joint project: Jalapeño.

Federal Prosecutor's Office: Gas supply at risk? Raids on suspicion of sabotage

A Russian is suspected of supporting the liquidation of the German subsidiary of the Russian state-owned company Gazprom in 2022. The presumed goal: disrupting the gas supply in Germany.

Federal student loans have a new interest rate discount — here's who qualifies

To qualify for the U.S. Department of Education's new interest rate discount on student loans, borrowers must meet several requirements. Here's what to know.

National security: Supreme cyber authority burdens Helmholtz Center in China affair

The federal government is coming under pressure because of the proximity of a leading cybersecurity center to China. New details suggest: There was no risk awareness on the part of the leader.

Is Wendy’s the next meme stock? Everyday traders are trying to ‘save’ the fast-food chain.

Shares of fast-food chain Wendy’s rallied 25% at Wednesday’s open.

Today: Member of the Pension Commission answers questions about capital pensions

Everything you need to know about capital annuities. Also: Why electricity costs up to 750 euros per megawatt hour on Wednesday evenings - and what that means for consumers.

Money machine: This is what Trade Republic's billion-dollar balance sheet reveals about the neobroker

With its interest rate offensive, Trade Republic has snatched customers away from other banks. Behind the scenes, fintech is already redeploying its billions – and setting new records.

J.P. Morgan lifts its S&P 500 target to 7,800 but warns that a ‘flash crash’ remains a risk

J.P. Morgan strategists lifted their year-end S&P 500 forecast, saying they had been much too cautious around “unpredented” expectations for earnings growth.

Air Force could spend $1.5B, get ‘Doomsday Plane’ data in T-7 engine ‘horse trade’

“There’s goodness in it, but not as a taxpayer,” a source told Breaking Defense about the prospective deal. “And only if the Air Force gets it right with its requirements.”

U.S. Crude Inventories Post Another Major Draw

Crude oil inventories in the United States decreased by 6.1 million barrels during the week ending June 19, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released on Wednesday. The decrease brings commercial stockpiles to 412.1 million barrels, according to government data, which is now 7% below the five-year average for this time of year. The EIA’s data release follows API’s figures that were released a day earlier, which reported that crude oil inventories saw a d

Weapons company: Rheinmetall share price has halved in nine months

After the start of the war in Ukraine, Rheinmetall's shares rose sharply, and the weapons manufacturer sold many tanks and guns. But the stock market boom has turned into a decline.