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Friedrich Merz, designated Federal Chancellor (CDU), is pictured during the signing of the coalition agreement between the SPD, CDU, and CSU on May 05, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.Florian Gaertner | Photothek | Getty ImagesFriedrich Merz failed to get the majority needed to become German chancellor in a parliamentary vote Tuesday.Merz needed at least 316 votes to become chancellor and only 310 members of parliament voted in his favor.The German Dax stock market index extended losses after the result to trade around 1% lower by 9:30 a.m. London time. The result marks an unanticipated setback for Merz who was widely expected…
Shares were mixed Tuesday in Asia after benchmarks fell on Wall Street, snapping a nine-day winning streak. Oil prices bounced back part-way from a 4-year low and U.S. stock futures slipped. A monthly survey measuring future activity in China’s services sector fell to its lowest level ever, excluding the pandemic, in a further sign the escalation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war is hitting the world’s second-largest economy.A drastic increase in tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese products, to 145%, has caused a sharp drop in shipping and other logistics.“Overall optimism among Chinese firms weakened to the lowest level…
Still using Facebook? 3 ways to make sure it’s not listening They are always listening for the wake word, and tech companies admit smart assistants mishear commands more often than any of us would like. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/3p5YBez
The start of the new year brings another opportunity to attend some of the biggest and most historic sporting events from all over the world.This past year was filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from Game 1 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees to the gold medal match of the men’s basketball tournament at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.What will 2025 have in store for the ticket-buying sports fan in 2025? Let’s take a look at all the bucket list games, tournaments, and events you can attend next year:JanuaryRose Bowl, Jan. 1 Location: Rose Bowl;…
Deliveroo has agreed terms for a £2.9bn takeover by US-based delivery platform DoorDash.It emerged just over a week ago that a deal was on the table. DoorDash said on Tuesday that its 180p-per-share offer was final though it reserved the right to raise it should a rival bidder emerge.Money latest: Your rights if a taxi is lateThe offer represented a 44% premium to the value of Deliveroo’s shares on 4 April – the day before it approached the company with its takeover proposals. The offer, which was unanimously agreed by an independent board, is being recommended to shareholders.Deliveroo co-founder and…
If you’re someone who has pets, whether they’re dogs or cats, you’ll know how difficult it can be to keep your floors clean. Hair gets everywhere, especially if your pet has long fur. That’s why having the right vacuum is vital, and the Bissell Cleanview XR Pet is a stick vacuum that’s designed specifically for pet owners. Even better, you can get one of your own and save $50 today. The Bissell Cleanview XR Pet would normally sell for almost $230, but if you order yours today, you’ll pay just $179, a discount of 22% off the original asking price.…
Data from studies conducted in more than 200 countries supports greater access to research and facilitates systematic reviews, clinical trial design, medical device approvals and improved drug safety LONDON, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Elsevier, a global leader in information and analytics, is announcing the addition of half a million records from ClinicalTrials.gov to its leading biomedical literature database, Embase. The integration will enable researchers to seamlessly view high-quality information on clinical research studies and their results alongside the peer-reviewed literature, in-press publications and conference abstracts already available in Embase. Researchers will be able to conduct more comprehensive evidence and literature…
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AMSTERDAM :The European Union should quadruple its spending on chips and allocate a separate budget for it, industry group SEMI said on Tuesday in its official response to EU consultations for its upcoming investment budget.European lawmakers and industry groups are gathering momentum for a “Chips Act 2.0”, pushing to quickly fill the gaps in the continent’s semiconductor strategy.The 27-country bloc is consulting industry stakeholders, including the Brussels-based European arm of SEMI, as it plans its long-term spending for the period between 2028 and 2034, with a budget announcement scheduled for July.The European Commission will need to allocate 20 billion euros…
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is $14.97 — upgrade now before Windows 10 support ends and unlock AI tools and gaming upgrades. Support for Windows 10 officially ends on Oct. 14, and that means no more security updates, no matter how many times you hit “remind me later.” If you’re still running Windows 10, it’s time to upgrade, and luckily, Windows 11 Pro is currently available for $14.97 through June 1. Windows 11 Pro isn’t just a visual upgrade; it’s built to make your PC faster, more innovative, and more secure. Gaming Improvements Enjoy better graphics and performance with DirectX 12 Ultimate, which delivers smoother…