Will AI mean the end of liberal democracy?

vox.com Journalist Fareed Zakaria speaks during the Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony at the Ellis Island Honors Society meeting in New York on May 13, 2017. | Kena Betancur/AFP…

Russian rocket scientists jailed for high treason: full list

newsweek.com Vladimir Putin has boasted about Russia's hypersonic missile capability, but working on the program that flexes Moscow's military might is fraught with risk, following the…

We travel a lot, and our son attends local classrooms along the way. We noticed primary schools in Europe let kids be kids

businessinsider.com Lana Katsaros and her husband homeschool their son. Courtesy Lana Katsaros My husband and I homeschool our son, which allows us to travel. In addition to his homeschooling…

What it's like to work at Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY: pay, perks and RTO policies

businessinsider.com PwC's London offices. Jack Taylor/Getty Images The "Big Four" are the world's largest accounting and consulting firms. They're known for paying high salaries — but all have…

Is There More To This Current Bird Flu Panic Than Meets The Eye?

zerohedge.com Is There More To This Current Bird Flu Panic Than Meets The Eye? Authored by Michael Snyder via TheMostImportantNews.com, Why are global health officials issuing such…

FBI Warns of Bitcoin Ransomware Linked to $42 Million Extortion

beincrypto.com The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL),…

Here's One Reason Urban Transportation Won't Look the Same in a Decade

entrepreneur.com Micro-EVs may very well be the future of city driving. Here's why, and how investors can get ahead of it. Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we…

Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns

cnbc.com The Dutch government said Friday that it may be forced to stop using Facebook after a warning from the Netherlands' privacy regulator about the Meta -owned social media…

Milei Moneda presale challenges existing meme coins FLOKI and BONK: Which one has room for higher price?

coinjournal.net TLDR Milei Moneda ($MEDA) investors are forecast to gain 60% ROI at launch. FLOKI dips as the threat of war looms. BONK remains resilient despite sell pressure. Milei…

Workers' slice of the GDP: How do income shares compare across Europe?

euronews.com Analysis reveals huge disparities in labour income share in GDP among European countries. Falling shares are likely to raise income inequality. The labour income share in…

International Insider: Faith In ‘The Traitors’; Breaking Baz At The Oliviers; Spotlight On Superprod

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Dutch minister confident ‘crown jewel’ chip firm ASML will stay in Netherlands after threat to leave

cnbc.com A top Dutch government minister said he's confident the country's coveted chip-equipment maker ASML will remain in the Netherlands following threats from the company to move…

FBI, Europol Say Akira Ransomware Has Drained $42M from 250 Firms

cryptonews.com Akira, a ransomware group, has drained $42 million from 250 firms since March 2023, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Europol, CISA, Europol’s European…

Keeping up or hanging out with the Joneses

klementoninvesting.substack.com It is time to talk about the Joneses and why we bother trying to impress with them. I am of course talking about the effect known as “keeping up with the Joneses” or the…

Amarna Therapeutics announces appointment of Aurelia Caparrós as new Chief Business Officer

benzinga.com Leiden, The Netherlands, 19 April 2024 – , a privately-held biotechnology company developing transformative gene therapies in a range of rare and prevalent diseases,…

World Bank Report Highlights Advantage Of Central Bank Gold Revaluation Accounts

zerohedge.com World Bank Report Highlights Advantage Of Central Bank Gold Revaluation Accounts By Jan Nieuwenhuijs of Gainesville Coins Recently the World Bank released a handbook for…

The Michigan GOP’s new chair works with an Islamophobic think tank

msnbc.com I’ve taken particular interest in the state party since last month, when its official X account tweeted a racist attack on Joy Reid and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. And,…

Rapid Micro Biosystems to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 3, 2024

benzinga.com LOWELL, Mass., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. RPID (the "Company"), an innovative life sciences technology company providing…

Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim

pbs.org THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A human rights organization representing ethnic Armenians submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court on Thursday, arguing that…

Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Acquires TradeStation Crypto

coindesk.com None Kraken has acquired TradeStation Crypto to help the exchange expand its footprint in the U.S. • None Florida-based TradeStation Crypto acquired money transmitter and…

Chinese Spies Target Dutch Tech to Boost Military Power

asiafinancial.com Chinese spies have targeted the Dutch chip, aerospace and maritime industries, the country’s military intelligence agency claims, in a bid to boost its military power. The…

The Magnificent Mile® Association Unveils Signature Tulip, Celebrating Chicago's Famed Gardens Along Michigan Avenue

benzinga.com Chicago, IL, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Magnificent Mile® Association unveiled a vibrant symbol of Chicago on April 17 – The Magnificent Mile™ Tulip! This…

BRICS: UAE Is Top 3 In Global Business for 2024

watcher.guru In what is certainly a notable development for the BRICS alliance member, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been listed in the top 3 countries for global business in 2024.…

Wall Street Loves This 8.3% Dividend Stock and So Will Passive Income Investors

247wallst.com Casual investors often rely on what they hear is popular on Wall Street to choose their own investments. Thinking, “If it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for me” is…

NATO and the EU urge G7 nations to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions

abcnews.go.com Top NATO and European Union officials are urging industrialized nations to take quick and concrete steps to provide more air defense systems to Ukraine NATO and the EU urge…

This $362 billion 'beyond well-positioned' Dutch company is quietly winning the global AI chips race

fortune.com High-end semiconductor manufacturing, the bedrock technology behind AI development, is a tight-knit industry. The engineering and design of advanced computer chips is…

Intel completes assembly of first commercial High-NA EUV chipmaking tool

tomshardware.com Intel Foundry announced it had completed the assembly of the industry's first commercial High Numerical Aperture (High-NA) Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) machine in its D1X fab…

Enphase Energy Launches IQ Combiner Lite for Social Housing in the Netherlands

benzinga.com FREMONT, Calif., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ENPH, a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery…

Paratek Pharmaceuticals Presenting New Data from NUZYRA® (Omadacycline) and Investigator-Initiated Pre-Clinical Studies at European Society of Clinical…

benzinga.com BOSTON, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on providing innovative medical therapies that create positive…

A NATO state said it could buy Patriot systems for Ukraine from countries not prepared to give them directly

businessinsider.com A Patriot air defense system test-fired during a 2017 training in Greece. Anthony Sweeney/US Army The Netherlands' PM said his country could buy Patriots from other…

Ukraine ramps up Patriot requests. Here are the countries that have them

newsweek.com With Russian missiles raining down and Ukraine's air defenses scarce, Kyiv has upped the ante in its push for advanced Patriot missiles to shield its people and its vital…

A category innovation: Pure Sunfarms introduces Hi-Def Pre-Rolls

benzinga.com DELTA, British Columbia, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pure Sunfarms Corp. ("Pure Sunfarms"), a leading producer in the Canadian cannabis market and wholly owned…

Music investment firm Hipgnosis agrees $1.4 billion sale to Concord

cnbc.com Nile Rodgers of Chic performs on stage at North Sea Jazz Festival at Ahoy on July 14, 2018 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. London-listed Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the music…

‘The Traitors’ Creator Strikes Development Deal With Banijay

deadline.com The Traitors creator Marc Pos is getting into business with Banijay. Pos has struck a development deal with the Big Brother and MasterChef producer via his label MPLab and…

Hard right makes hay with European farmers' anger ahead of June elections

apnews.com ANDEREN, Netherlands (AP) — Inside the barn on the flat fields of the northern Netherlands, Jos Ubels cradles a newborn Blonde d'Aquitaine calf, the latest addition to his…

How electric trucks are becoming the norm for moving cargo

cnbc.com The next time micromobility company Lime accepts a shipment of e-bikes and e-scooters in California, a new state law means the cargo must be loaded onto an electric truck.…

The Top 10 Most Cost-Effective Countries To Get A High-Priced Higher Education

zerohedge.com The Top 10 Most Cost-Effective Countries To Get A High-Priced Higher Education A new study by Online Gaming Groups has evaluated over 30 countries to determine the most…

Grants to Preserve Historic Art Awarded in 11 Countries by BofA

benzinga.com 24 Museums around the world to receive critical conservation funding CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 17, 2024 /CNW/ -- Twenty-four cultural institutions have been named as grant…

Newsom Signs 'Climate Collaboration' Agreement with Norway

tftc.io In an effort to address the soaring utility prices attributed to the state's aggressive climate policies, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a memorandum of…

These Were Q1’s Best-Performing Nasdaq 100 Stocks. Can They Repeat in Q2?

investorplace.com It's hard for some Nasdaq stocks to keep the pedal to the metal for such a long time The first quarter of 2024 was pretty much a continuation of what investors saw in 2023.…

Report: Flink Raising Money from Investors, Discussing Merger With Rivals

pymnts.com German grocery delivery startup Flink is reportedly receiving another 100 million euros ($106.7 million) from investors to extend its runway and try to outlast its…

Meta, other platforms should give users free option without targeted ads, EU privacy watchdog says

theglobeandmail.com Meta Platforms META-Q and other large online platforms should offer users the option to use their services for free without targeted advertising, the EU privacy watchdog…

The 2024 AI Frenzy Isn’t Helping ASML Stock. Here’s Why

investorplace.com ASML (NASDAQ: ) is one of the top trending tickers today as ASML stock falls more than 6% as of this writing. This downturn comes after the Netherlands-based company — which…

ASML executives expect Chinese demand to remain strong

aol.com Executives at Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML said on Wednesday they expect demand from Chinese customers to remain strong, representing "in the ballpark" of 20% of…

Crypto conferences liquidated after biblical flooding in Dubai

theregister.com And the Lord looked down upon the crypto bros and He was grieved in His heart. So the Lord said, "I will send down upon thee a flood to wash out thy crypto conference."…

What's Going On With ASML Stock Wednesday?

finance.yahoo.com Netherlands-based critical chipmaking firm ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ: ASML) reported a fiscal first-quarter 2024 net sales of €5.29 billion, down 21.6% year-on-year. In USD,…

Chip Gear Giant ASML Misses Q1 Sales Goal, Offers Soft Outlook

investors.com Semiconductor equipment leader ASML (ASML) early Wednesday beat estimates for earnings in the first quarter but missed views on sales. Its guidance also was below…

Bitcoin Jobs: Advantages Of Getting Paid In Bitcoin

bitcoinnews.com Bitcoin jobs offers a unique array of benefits that cater to those seeking autonomy and innovation. Being paid in bitcoin not only immerses individuals in financial freedom…

Shell Stock’s Breakout Bonanza: Why This Energy Giant Is Poised for Explosive Gains

investorplace.com Existing and potential catalysts point to higher prices for Shell stock UK-based Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) continues to break out of its shell, so to speak. In 2023, Shell stock…

Who the safety net leaves behind

axios.com The U.S. made remarkable strides in reducing poverty in recent decades, but one group was left behind — working-age adults who aren't raising children. Why it matters: While…

ASML reports €5.3 billion total net sales and €1.2 billion net income in Q1 2024

finance.yahoo.com VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands, April 17, 2024 – Today, ASML Holding NV (ASML) has published its 2024 first-quarter results. • None Q1 total net sales of €5.3 billion, gross…

Critical chip firm ASML posts profit beat but sales miss expectations with 22% drop

cnbc.com President Joe Biden's administration plans to press the Netherlands next week to stop its top chipmaking equipment maker ASML from servicing some tools in China, two people…

Discover America's Hidden Gems: 7 Small Towns That Pack A Big Punch

benzinga.com If you’re itching for a travel adventure that diverges from the typical tourist traps, consider diving into the heart of America’s lesser-known locales. Here are seven small…

Garden centres in UK stockpile plants before new Brexit checks

theguardian.com Garden centres and nurseries are stockpiling plants before Brexit checks are introduced later this month, amid concerns over whether new border posts will be ready to deal…

Guess Which CEO Thinks He Should Get 60% More Money After Selling Fewer Cars, Cutting Jobs, And Constantly Bickering With The Italian Government

theautopian.com What is a company? Is it the value of everything it owns? Everything it knows? Everything it makes? If it’s a public company, the value is ultimately the share price, or at…

Freeland taps Stephen Poloz to entice pension funds to invest in Canada

financialpost.com Canada’s finance minister has asked former central bank governor Stephen Poloz to examine ways to entice its pension funds to invest more in the country. We apologize, but…