Social Democrat Olaf Scholz elected German leader as Merkel era ends
Scholz, a member of the socialist SPD party, will lead a three-party coalition with the Greens and the pro-business FDP party.
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Biden and Putin to discuss Russian military buildup, tensions with Ukraine, cybersecurity
Biden and Putin to discuss Russian military buildup, tensions with Ukraine, cybersecurity President Biden is scheduled to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video call Tuesday morning. The …
Biden wants to prevent Russia-Ukraine conflict, but experts say time is running out
There are widespread concerns about Russian military activity on the border with Ukraine and its increasingly aggressive rhetoric.
The legacy of Josephine Baker
Deep in the French countryside sits a medieval castle, Château des Milandes, with a most unlikely history. Akio, from Japan, and his brother, Brian, from the north African country of …
Market history says omicron volatility isn’t a reason for investors to sell
Last Friday’s VIX spike of 54% on the omicron variant emergence has been followed by more big moves in the Dow, but VIX history says the bull market won’t end.
3 skiers killed in avalanche in Austria
Three skiers have been killed and two injured in an avalanche in central Austria, authorities said Sunday. The victims were part of a group of 11 skiers, eight of whom …
Bitcoin loses $10,000, or 17%, in 24 hours after overnight rout
From a 24-hour period spanning Friday morning to Saturday morning, bitcoin’s price went from about $57,000 to $47,000, losing $10,000, or more than 17%.
WHO says Covid omicron variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it’s more contagious than delta
The WHO’s Maria Van Kerkhove said there are early indications omicron is more infectious, but additional data is needed.
White House calls for proof of well-being of Chinese tennis star
White House calls for proof of well-being of Chinese tennis star The White House is calling for “independent, verifiable proof” of the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, who went missing after …
Fidelity International CEO ‘strongly’ believes central banks should wait to tighten policy
Holding off on tightening policy is a “lesser evil than acting prematurely,” says Anne Richards, from Fidelity International.