Finance news

Judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismiss Justice Department's attempts to force turnover of voter rolls - AP News

Judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismiss Justice Department's attempts to force turnover of voter rolls AP News

elections

Defense News6d05/21⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs - AP News

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs AP News

mergers-acquisitions

Poland joins Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace amid unexpected US deployment cancellation

The Army is continuing to expand military cooperation with Poland through the Pentagon’s counter-drone initiative, the service announced on Wednesday.

usa · europe · germany

NATO News6d05/21⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Reception for NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs - North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Reception for NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs North Atlantic Treaty Organization

europe · usa

FAZ Wirtschaft6d05/21

Pension Commission: Hardened pension fronts

The pension commission's proposals will put the coalition to the test. Does she want a change of course or not?

Reddit r/eupersonalfinance6d05/21

I built a free browser extension that adds AI company analysis to Trade Republic stock

Hey everyone, wanted to share a small browser extension I built for AI-powered research right inside Trade Republic. It's called Brief. The story: TR stock pages are kinda barebones (price, chart, done), and I'd always end up with five tabs open just to figure out what a company actually does. So I built this. One click on any stock page → side panel opens with what the company is, recent news (with sources you can click), live market data in EUR, sector context, and risks. Uses Google Gemini wi

Socialeurope · usa

Tagesschau Wirtschaft6d05/21

Bundestag approves three new railway lines

In the north, east and south: The Bundestag has approved the plans for three new railway lines. The financing is still incomplete, but time will pass before construction begins anyway.

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district - AP News

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district AP News

market-general

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge - AP News

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge AP News

ai-tech

germany · europe · russia

Germany urges the EU to offer Ukraine ‘associate membership’ and boost talks with Russia - AP News

Germany urges the EU to offer Ukraine ‘associate membership’ and boost talks with Russia AP News

FAZ Wirtschaft6d05/21⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

National debt: Germany is becoming increasingly indebted

New debt will be higher in Germany this year and next year than in Italy. At least that's what the EU Commission expects.

Breaking Defense6d05/21

Pentagon considers restoring Army aviation cuts

Pentagon reporter Ashley Roque shares three things to know about the U.S. Army’s latest aviation plans.

Tagesschau Wirtschaft6d05/21

Airline ticket prices: What is the point of lowering the air traffic tax?

The Bundestag has initiated a reduction in the aviation tax - despite the ecological damage. What does this mean for ticket prices? And is flying in Germany really more expensive than in a European comparison?

Tagesschau Wirtschaft6d05/21

Bundestag decides to reduce air traffic tax

For flights, a lower ticket tax will be due from July. This was decided by the Bundestag in the evening. Whether this really has an impact on ticket prices, however, is questionable. Environmental groups speak of "climate policy insanity".

Breaking Defense6d05/21⚠ shipping-routes · 2/5

Rigzone Oil News6d05/21

Conoco Says Venezuela Bid to Woo Oil Firms Falls Short

The head of ConocoPhillips said Venezuela's initial steps to attract foreign oil companies that could help revive the nation's production are falling well short.

middle-east · usa

Strait of Hormuz escort missions would ‘exceed’ Navy’s capacity, CNO says

President Donald Trump had floated the idea of a naval escort months ago, but Adm. Daryl Caudle said today it would be a “very challenging mission.”

Rigzone Oil News6d05/21⚠ shipping-routes · 2/5

Crude Closes Down for Third Day

Crude settled lower amid hopes for a Strait of Hormuz reopening.

middle-east · usa

Reuters Business7d05/21

Exclusive: Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America - Reuters

Exclusive: Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America Reuters

AP Business7d05/21

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans - AP News

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans AP News

usa

Breaking Defense7d05/21

To train for contested environments, SOCOM and SOUTHCOM want more ranges, authority

“[W]e have to find places where these kind of more sophisticated projections of force can be rehearsed and can be tested and tried,” Adm. Frank Bradley said.

Defense News7d05/21⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

The US Navy is full speed ahead on building a laser fleet

Operation Epic Fury may have strengthened the case for laser weapons, but the U.S. Navy’s dream of putting one on every ship may take longer than expected.