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Sep 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

Rainy Days, Deadly Nights: How Central Europe's Floods Exposed the Consequences of Climate Change

As Storm Boris wreaks havoc across central Europe, at least 17 people have lost their lives in the worst floods the region has seen in decades. But is this a one-off event or a harbinger of things to come? The answer lies in the rapidly warming climate, which is fueling extreme weather events worldw

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Dangerous Dreams: The Deadly Pursuit of the English Channel

The English Channel, a body of water that has separated Britain from mainland Europe for centuries, has become a graveyard for those seeking a better life. In recent years, the channel has turned into a deadly route for migrants attempting to cross from France to the UK. The latest tragedy occurred

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Deadly Crossing: The Tragic Toll of Britain's Migrant Crisis

The English Channel, a seemingly harmless stretch of water, has become a deadly route for migrants attempting to reach Britain. In the latest incident, at least eight people lost their lives while crossing the channel, bringing the total death toll to at least 43 this year alone. The tragedy is a st

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Sep 15 2024ENVIRONMENT

Devastating Floods Sweep Through Central Europe, Leaving Trail of Destruction

As torrential rain continues to batter central Europe, widespread flooding has ravaged the region, claiming at least four lives and leaving thousands of homes damaged. But what's behind this unprecedented deluge? Is it just a freak weather phenomenon, or is there a larger pattern at play? To start,

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

China's Business Reputation Hits Rock Bottom: Can It Recover?

Imagine a place where investors are hesitant to put their money due to a toxic business environment. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, that's the reality in China, where business confidence has reached an all-time low. Profit margins for many European companies operating in China are

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

EU's Big Win: Apple and Google Face Billions in Penalties

The European Union's highest court has delivered a major blow to Apple and Google, ruling against the tech giants in two landmark cases. The decisions, which could lead to billions of euros in penalties, are seen as a significant test of efforts to clamp down on the world's largest technology compa

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Germany's Border Crackdown: A Test of European Unity

Germany's decision to extend its border controls is set to last six months and has already sparked a backlash from its European neighbors. Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has called the plan 'unacceptable'. Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser claims the aim is to limit irregular migratio

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Can Atomico's New $1. 24 Billion Fund Reignite Europe's Tech Boom?

Atomico has announced a $1.24 billion funding round, split into two parts: a $754 million growth-stage fund for later stage companies and a $485 million early-stage fund for startups just starting out. This comes after a dramatic slowdown in European tech funding which dropped to $45 billion in 202

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Sep 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can This Gigantic Battery Recycling Plant Save the EV Revolution?

A new, massive battery recycling plant is being built in Germany by Cylib, a startup backed by Porsche and Bosch. This facility, costing over 180 million euros ($200 million), is expected to be the biggest of its kind in Europe, capable of recycling 30,000 metric tons of end-of-life batteries each y

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