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Technology The Independent Elon Musk claims he ‘does not use a computer’ in OpenAI lawsuit - despite posting several pictures of his laptop online
Tech mogul Elon Musk’s lawyers claimed in an artificial intelligence-related court filing that he “does not use a computer” — despite the billionaire’s many social media posts about his laptop. The claim was part of a Sunday court filing related...

Germany's new budget plans see defence spending boost, energy cost cuts
The German government has adopted a new draft budget that comes with a massive increase in defence spending, subsidies for energy costs and more money for the country’s Climate and Transformation Fund (CTF) funded by new debt and dedicated special...

"German overproduction coincided with delayed planting in Spain"
This year, the German outdoor harvest took place about a week earlier than last year. Thanks to favorable weather conditions, most crops grew relatively smoothly and yielded high harvests. This contributed to the corresponding decline in prices....

Germany Has a Big Raccoon Problem—and It’s America’s Fault
Kassel, Germany, has a raccoon problem. They’re overrun. Raccoons on rooftops, raccoons stealing bananas; raccoons, seemingly as organized as the Ocean’s 11 crew, banding together to conduct food raids in public parks. Imported from North America...

German battery production, trade decline; lobby urges action
He demanded more competitive energy costs, faster approval procedures, cuts to red tape, and reliable and targeted funding, especially in research. Battery output and trade in Germany dropped sharply in 2024 amid a slowdown in the roll-out of...
Germany to boost defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2029
Germany has announced plans to increase its defense spending to 3.5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029, marking a major step in strengthening its military. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil revealed the new government’s budget plans on...

Masters in Germany Program 2025
Scholarscape, a spin-off from Next Gen Scientists Foundation (https://ngsf.in/) in collaboration with Muenchen Bharatham (https://muenchenbharatham.com/), is thrilled to launch India’s first cohort-based Master’s in Germany program — starting...

Marketsandmarkets' 360Quadrants Recognizes Top Startups And Smes In The Sports Technology Quadrant Report 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 360Quadrants has released its latest Sports Technology Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment, 2025 , recognizing key players, including both global giants and emerging...

World Economic Forum Announces its Top 100 'Technology Pioneer' Startups for 2025 - 2 BC Tech Companies Recognized
World Economic Forum Announces its Top 100 'Technology Pioneer' Startups for 2025 - 2 BC Tech Companies Recognized The World Economic Forum selects 100 start-ups from 28 countries to join its Technology Pioneers community. The new cohort marks a...

Lamborghini Day Germany 2025: Italian Icons shine in Munich
A celebration of performance, design, lifestyle and passion as Automobili Lamborghini brings Sant’Agata Bolognese’s spirit to the heart of Bavaria Sant’Agata Bolognese/Munich, June 24, 2025 – Lamborghini Day Germany captivated guests with an...

Transatlantic Opportunity: Unlocking Growth through German Investment
The monumental $500 billion German investment is not just a figure, but also a gateway to significant economic growth for the U.S. and Northwest Illinois. In this exclusive interview, Gary Camarano, Economic Development Director for Whiteside...

How Germany will spend its record €850 billion in debt
BERLIN – Germany's departure from post-financial crisis austerity kicked off with a big bang on Tuesday, as the country's new finance minister unveiled his first budget. Lars Klingbeil has only been in office for 49 days – which is also the total...

How is V-beads technology redefining supplement delivery?
Aaron Quinn, senior manager – Europe, Vantage Nutrition highlights how V-beads technology is redefining supplement delivery. In recent years, the conversation around nutraceuticals has moved far beyond ingredient lists and recommended daily...

How Modern Tech Would Completely Ruin These Classic Movies
Once upon a time, movies had a lot more freedom. Scriptwriters could breathe and get creative and weren't greatly shackled by the technology of the time. Characters could make bad decisions, miss each other by seconds, and walk straight into...

95% of German Companies in Bulgaria Would Invest Here Again - Poll
About 95% of German companies operating in Bulgaria would prefer the country again as a business destination, shows a poll on the business environment in Bulgaria conducted by the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GBCIC). The poll...

Qatar participates in meetings of 62nd Session of UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies in Germany
Berlin: The State of Qatar is participating in the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SB 62) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), currently being...

‘Like any technology, it’s a race’ — UK’s largest ammo maker rebooting chemistry to break NATO’s dependence on explosive imports
Russia’s war in Ukraine has drained Western ammunition stocks. Despite years of claimed weapons ramp-ups, NATO’s arms manufacturing is still not refilling those stocks apace, let alone making it to Ukraine in needed mass. The West has come to...

Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso to Merge, Boosting Next-Gen Tech Development
Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus have finalized an agreement to merge their management. The former is a vehicle manufacturer under the Toyota Motor Corporation Group, while the latter is part of Germany's Daimler Truck Group. Each...

FuelCell Energy Tightens Focus on Carbonate Fuel Cell Technology to Power Data Centers and Microgrids
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) is switching gears and tightening its focus as we head into 2025. After decades at the forefront of clean energy innovation—and generating more than 17 million megawatt-hours along the way—the Connecticut-based...

Germantown police, sheriff’s office help arrest attempted homicide suspect
GERMANTOWN — The Germantown Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office and State Patrol arrested a 34-year-old man, who is a suspect in an alleged ax attack in Fond du Lac, following a 6-mile police chase on Sunday. The GPD was notified...