Europe

25 Feb U.S. cities with the best quality of life

Posted at 16:00h in Europe

U.S. News and World Report recently released its annual ranking of U.S. cities with the best quality of life.Cities were ranked based on the following factors:Crime RatesQuality of EducationWell-beingCommuter IndexQuality and availability of healthcareAir quality indexFederal Emergency Management AgencyData from a March 2023 public survey...

25 Feb Red Sea battle expands with EU stepping up its efforts against Houthis

Posted at 15:14h in Europe

The battle for the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea has expanded with the entrance of a European Commission naval defense effort in the past week, and more U.S. and allied strikes against Houthi land targets over the weekend, but to date, combined military...

24 Feb 23-year-old artist paid $500/month to live in a ‘dry’ cabin in Alaska

Posted at 17:00h in Europe

The day after AnnMarie Young graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2021, she and her best friend moved to Fairbanks, Alaska for the summer.The 23-year-old artist lived in Alaska for three months before returning to Texas. But Young tells CNBC Make It...

23 Feb Jim Ratcliffe on prioritizing success over returns

Posted at 14:51h in Europe

Jim Ratcliffe of INEOS meets members of the press ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on January 14, 2024 in Manchester, England.Ash Donelon | Manchester United | Getty ImagesNew Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said on...

23 Feb German central bank losses soar, wiping out risk provisions

Posted at 13:07h in Europe

Joachim Nagel, president of Deutsche Bundesbank, during the central bank's "Annual Report 2023" news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLosses incurred by the German central bank rocketed into the tens of billions in 2023 due to higher...

23 Feb With global stocks at all-time highs, investors can’t shake off the fear factor

Posted at 11:57h in Europe

A trader works during the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 17, 2020 at Wall Street in New York City. Johannes Eisele | Afp | Getty ImagesGlobal markets hit record highs this week as the frenzy around artificial intelligence boosted risk...

23 Feb Volvo shares fall after it sets out to dilute stake in Polestar

Posted at 11:04h in Europe

A Polestar Roadster concept electric vehicle during the Singapore Motorshow in Singapore, on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. The show runs through Jan. 14. Photographer: Lionel Ng/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesLionel Ng | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShares of Volvo Cars dipped on Friday, after the company said...

23 Feb Germany’s housebuilding sector is ‘in a confidence crisis’

Posted at 06:17h in Europe

A construction site with new apartments in newly built apartment buildings.Patrick Pleul | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesGermany's housebuilding sector has gone from bad to worse in recent months. Economic data is painting a concerning picture, and industry leaders appear uneasy."The housebuilding sector is, I...

23 Feb AI can help defend against cybersecurity threats: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Posted at 06:15h in Europe

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks in conversation with Emily Chang during the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 16, 2023 in San Francisco, California. The APEC summit is being held in San Francisco and runs through November 17.Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News...

23 Feb Russia marks two years of war in Ukraine, looking confident amid gains

Posted at 06:11h in Europe

A Ukrainian soldier in a shelter at his fighting position in the direction of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, 20 February 2024.Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesWhen Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, the stout resistance mounted by the country's armed forces and overwhelming Western support...