Der Boxkampf zwischen Henry Maske und Graciano Rocchigiani 1995 wurde zum Symbol für die gespaltene deutsche Identität nach dem Mauerfall. Rocchigiani provozierte mit "Hau dem Ossie auf die Schnauze", Maske reagierte zurückhaltend. Der Kampf in Dortmund entwickelte politische Brisanz, da er die Spannungen zwischen Ost und West widerspiegelte.
Das Bundeskabinett hat das neue Heizungsgesetz beschlossen, ohne die Rechtsprüfung des Justizministeriums abzuwarten. Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) und Bauministerin Verena Hubertz (SPD) drängten auf eine schnelle Entscheidung trotz früherer Hinweise auf juristische Risiken.
Das Bundeskabinett hat das neue Heizungsgesetz beschlossen, ohne die finale Rechtsprüfung durch das Justizministerium abzuwarten, was juristische Risiken mit sich bringt.
Several US airlines have agreed to cap ticket prices for Spirit customers who need to rebook canceled flightsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, has announced a series of measures to help Spirit Airlines passengers following the low-cost airline’s collapse early on Saturday after running out of cash and the failure of rescue talks with the Trump administration.Duffy said that larger US airlines, including United, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest, had agreed to cap ticket prices specifically for Spirit customers who need to rebook canceled flights, subject to a Spirit flight confirmation number and proof of payment. Continue reading...
The Pentagon has signed agreements with seven AI companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia, to integrate their technology into military networks. The move aims to establish an AI-first military force, despite ongoing controversies regarding surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain on the rate-setting board after his term ends May 15, defying Trump demands for rate cuts. The Fed held interest rates unchanged for the third time this year, citing elevated inflation and slow job growth. Meanwhile, the Senate banking committee confirmed Kevin Warsh as Powell's potential successor, who is expected to be more amenable to Trump's rate cut calls. Powell cited ongoing investigations into Fed renovations as reason to stay.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain on the rate-setting board after his term ends May 15, citing ongoing investigations into Fed renovations. The Fed held interest rates unchanged for the third time this year, citing elevated inflation and slow job growth, despite continued pressure from Trump for rate cuts. The Senate banking committee confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, who is expected to be more amenable to Trump's rate cut demands.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, defying Trump's calls for a cut. Officials cited elevated inflation and slow job growth, with all but four of 12 voting members supporting the decision. The Senate banking committee confirmed Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, clearing his path to replace Jerome Powell next month. Warsh is expected to be more amenable to rate cuts than Powell, whose term ends May 15. Brent crude hit $119/barrel amid Middle East uncertainty, while US inflation stands at 3.3% versus the Fed's 2% target.
The Trump administration blocked two permitted offshore wind projects in California and New Jersey/New York, offering companies lease fee refunds if funds are reinvested in oil and gas. The deals include up to $120m for Golden State Wind and $1bn for a French company's project. The administration frames this as promoting energy security, while critics call it an unlawful use of taxpayer dollars to block clean energy.
The US Department of Justice is dropping its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell regarding renovations at the Fed headquarters that went over budget. Trump-appointed US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced she directed her office to close the investigation, clearing the path for Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to replace Powell, to be confirmed. The investigation, first made public in January, drew bipartisan criticism with Senator Thom Tillis blocking Warsh's nomination until it ended. Powell had called the investigation 'pretexts' meant to pressure the central bank to lower interest rates.
Rising costs have continued to plague the company, now facing soaring fuel costs due to the war with IranSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe White House is finalizing a financing package to help ailing US budget carrier Spirit Airlines, which could receive as much as $500m in loans as rising costs continue to plague the company.News of the potential deal comes as Spirit and others struggle with soaring fuel costs due to the war with Iran. Continue reading...
The Trump administration has begun accepting applications for more than $166 billion in tariff refunds following a February Supreme Court ruling that found the president had no legal authority to impose the tariffs. The administration launched a digital claims system called Cape that can handle about 63% of affected import filings, with the remainder to follow. Over 3,000 companies have already sued for refunds, including Skechers, Revlon, Toyota, Nintendo of America, FedEx, and Costco. Only companies that officially paid the tariffs can claim refunds, leaving ordinary consumers who absorbed costs through higher prices with no direct recourse. Processing takes 60-90 days.
Claims system launches months after supreme court ruled Trump had no legal authority to impose tariffsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Trump administration began on Monday accepting applications from businesses seeking refunds for more than $166bn in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them.The administration launched on Monday the digital claims system, named Cape, which they said in court filings could handle about 63% of affected import filings, with the remainder to follow. Continue reading...
