Conservative leader Friedrich Merz secures German government coalition after months of political drift

Conservative and center-left parties reached a deal to form a new German government on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations, paving the way for new leadership in Europe’s biggest economy after months of political drift. Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union, is expected to become Germany’s next leader under the agreement, replacing…

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These might be Microsoft’s new Office icons

Microsoft appears to be working on new 3D icons for its Office suite. Reddit users have discovered the new icons in an email survey from Microsoft, reports Windows Central. The survey includes a brief look at the new icons, with Microsoft asking for feedback on its changes to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office apps….

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‘Watermelon head’: Trump trolls Democratic Sen Schiff

Sen. Adam Schiff fired back late Tuesday after President Donald Trump mocked the California Democrat during a black-tie Republican dinner in Washington, D.C. “The President of the United States seems oddly focused on me,” Schiff posted after footage of Trump’s jokes made the rounds. “Shouldn’t he be focused on the economy he’s crashing?” he wrote….

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Trump’s new tariffs leave small creators scrambling

If you’ve ever been to an anime or any fan convention, you know that the place that’s often the busiest is artists alley. There, creators sell their wares ranging from commissioned artwork to stickers, enamel pins, stuffed toys, apparel, food, and more. Often these goods are made with the artist’s own hand. Other times, merchants…

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