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Germany's Merkel laments influence of big business on Trump

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has called the influence of tech billionaires such as Elon Musk over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump a "huge concern".

Germany's Merkel laments influence of big business on Trump
Education

Texas education officials approve optional school curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons. Some say it’s unconstitutional

Texas education officials approve optional school curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons. Some say it’s unconstitutional

Texas education officials approve optional school curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons. Some say it’s unconstitutional
Asia|Business|Economy|Opinion|Technology

China’s richest man blasts tech giants and government inaction in rare rebuke

China’s richest man blasts tech giants and government inaction in rare rebuke

China’s richest man blasts tech giants and government inaction in rare rebuke
Economy|Europe|Finance

Germany considers reforming debt brake amid economic challenges

New German finance minister Joerg Kukies said on Friday that a moderate and targeted reform of the debt brake, which limits the public deficit to 0.35% of gross domestic product,

Germany considers reforming debt brake amid economic challenges
Election|Political|US

Manu Raju explains why Gaetz's withdrawal is a relief for the GOP

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has withdrawn from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general. CNN's Manu Raju explains why the news comes as a relief to some members of the GOP.

Manu Raju explains why Gaetz's withdrawal is a relief for the GOP
Election|US

Gaetz's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees

Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn’t unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time

Gaetz's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees
Election|US

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general

Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump’s new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general
Asia|World

Taiwan's president to visit Pacific allies, no details on US transits

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Taipei's three remaining diplomatic allies in the Pacific on a trip starting at the end of the month, his

Taiwan's president to visit Pacific allies, no details on US transits
Business|Finance|Technology

Trump Media mulls over crypto-based payment platform

President-elect Donald Trump is looking into trademarking TurthFi, a crypto-based payment platform. CNN’s Vanessa Yurkevich reports.

Trump Media mulls over crypto-based payment platform
Africa|World

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan capital of Juba

Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan's capital Juba on Thursday evening after security forces moved to arrest the former head of the intelligence service, according to Reuters

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan capital of Juba
Crime|US

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Business|Economy|US

Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term

Donald Trump has put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of finding ways to cut government spending and regulations

Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term
Europe|Political|World

Angela Merkel offers views on Putin, Trump, Ukraine in long-awaited memoirs

Germany's Angela Merkel recalls tricky dealings with world leaders from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin during her 16-year chancellorship in her frank memoirs, published as her

Angela Merkel offers views on Putin, Trump, Ukraine in long-awaited memoirs
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Brokerages see 'uncertain' 2025 on worries over potential Trump tariffs

Uncertainties around U.S. policies may slow global economic growth modestly in 2025, according to major brokerages. They expect U.S.

Brokerages see 'uncertain' 2025 on worries over potential Trump tariffs

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