Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul, and new sick leave rules Posted July 30, 2026 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government coalition partners presented a comprehensive reform package with the goal of getting the country’s sluggish ec…
Opening days of RIMPAC 2026, the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise Posted July 28, 2026 The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the largest international maritime exercise in the world, has been ongoing in Hawaii from June 24 to July 31, 2026. Hosted b…
California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires Posted July 25, 2026 California voters will consider a controversial proposal in November to temporarily raise taxes on billionaires after the labor union backing the measure announced it would
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say Posted July 11, 2026 High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won't be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced on June 14. …
Obama museum lets visitors sit behind Oval Office desk, touch iconic dresses Posted July 7, 2026 The Obama Presidential Center opened to the general public on June 19 after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries. But tens of thousands of people–…
Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI Posted June 27, 2026 Ohio, one of the nation's data center destination hot spots, is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facil…
New York may ban flour used in thousands of pizzerias and bagel shops Posted June 23, 2026 After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family’s Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: a key component …
Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution Posted June 14, 2026 Greece is preparing major constitutional changes, including an amendment requiring that artificial intelligence serve human society. Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsot…
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns Posted June 11, 2026 Senators unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string …
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google, and TikTok to fund newsrooms Posted May 31, 2026 Australia has proposed taxing digital giants Meta, Google, and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters. In April, the government released the draft legislation…