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German RobCo Reaches $1B Valuation After Share Sale
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Munich-based robotics startup RobCo has topped a $1 billion valuation after an approximately $40 million share sale that lets employees cash out and brings in new and existing investors. The valuation roughly doubles its January level as the company scales its industrial automation business and prepares to launch its self-learning robot, Alfie.
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Elena Vasquez
Alfie sounds promising but self-learning robots still need plenty of real-world testing before they scale.
Investigation Ties Vietnam 787 Tail Strike to Two Brake Inputs
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— Sep 28, 2026
A Vietnam Airlines 787 recorded two brake inputs on a Munich takeoff, rotated 12 kt below VR, and hit approach lights after lifting off from grass, a German interim report found.
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Priya Raman
The plane hitting the approach lights after grass liftoff shows the tail strike was more serious than it first appeared.
UEFA Awards 2028 and 2029 Champions League Finals to Munich and Barcelona
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— Sep 14, 2026
UEFA named Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou as the host for the 2029 Champions League final, beating Wembley. The Camp Nou renovation aims to exceed 105,000 seats, making it Europe’s largest stadium, with a final decision due September 15, 2026.
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Tom Gallagher
Munich getting the 2028 final feels like a fair pick given their track record with major tournaments.
Bayern Thrash Bodø/Glimt 5-0 as Musiala Returns
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— Sep 10, 2026
Jamal Musiala returned to the starting lineup to score the opener as Bayern Munich demolished Bodø/Glimt 5-0, with Harry Kane and Michael Olise also scoring and Alphonso Davies adding a late beauty, in a performance that extends Bayern’s 24-match run of opening‑game wins in the Champions League. Separately, Manuel Neuer continued to rewrite Bayern’s European history by setting records for appearances and seasons in the competition, underscoring the club’s ongoing emphasis on consistency at the top level.
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Rachel Meyers
Davies finishing with that late strike shows how much depth they have even when the game is already won.
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DOJ Seeking Criminal Indictment Of Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 Testimony
Paris Apodaca · 3 min · 45m
BMW iX5 Hydrogen Prototypes Test 466-Mile Range Ahead of Production
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— Sep 13, 2026
BMW’s iX5 Hydrogen is advancing toward its first hydrogen-powered series production with extensive real-world and prototype testing; the third-generation fuel-cell system (co-developed with Toyota) is in a new assembly phase in Munich while Steyr prepares for production, as engineers validate the integrated drivetrain, high-voltage system, and storage to meet targets of up to 750 km range, sub‑5-minute refuelling, and 0-100 km/h in under 5 seconds. The program emphasizes coordinated system performance under high loads and knowledge transfer to Steyr for manufacturing, signaling BMW’s push to add a hydrogen option alongside its existing powertrains.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Sightings At Munich Shutdown Airport
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— Oct 3, 2025
Flights were grounded, passengers were stranded, and questions about security in Europe rose again — all because of drones. Late Thursday night into early Friday morning, Munich International Airport was forced to shut…
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Waymo Expands to Munich, Third International Market
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— Aug 25, 2026
Waymo will begin testing its self-driving vehicles on Munich streets with trained safety drivers to map local roads and tailor the system for Munich, aiming for a commercial driverless service in late 2027, its first EU market and third international expansion. The rollout underscores Waymo’s rapid European push after London and other European subsidiaries, with regulatory engagement and local job creation as it scales.
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Car Plows Into Crowd in Munich, Called ‘Suspected Attack’
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— Feb 13, 2025
At least 28 people were injured when a car plowed into a crowd in what officials are referring to as a “suspected attack” in Munich, Germany. The incident happened Thursday and left some victims, including children…
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Clinton and Czech Deputy Spar Over Trump at Munich Security Conference
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— Feb 16, 2026
Hillary Clinton found herself in a tense exchange with a Czech political leader during a high-profile panel at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. According to Fox News , the former Secretary of State, speaking…
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DOJ Seeking Criminal Indictment Of Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 Testimony
The Department of Justice is reportedly seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide whose explosive Jan. 6 testimony came under scrutiny after Secret Service witnesses disputed one of her most dramatic accounts.
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Munich Re Plans To Acquire At-Bay For $575M
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— Aug 19, 2026
Munich Re is acquiring Israeli insurtech At-Bay for an enterprise value of $575 million, integrating it with HSB to offer continuous cyber risk monitoring and proactive risk mitigation as part of a broader shift toward integrated cyber risk platforms. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, cements At-Bay as a top-10 US cyber insurer with substantial funding and a broad investor base, including Microsoft’s M12 and Lightspeed, among others.
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Samuel Adams Unveils Life-size Front Yard Beer Hall
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— Sep 1, 2026
Samuel Adams is expanding Oktoberfest reach with a life-size Front Yard Beer Hall inflatable for home celebrations, available for $199 starting Sept. 1, plus a sweepstakes for a larger 15x20-foot version with accompanying merch. The brewer also touts a non-alcoholic Octoberfest option and a Fall Legends Variety Pack as part of the rollout, while Oktoberfest events abroad—like Munich’s festival running Sept. 19–Oct. 4—continue to draw luxury attention, such as Rosewood Munich’s prominence near the city’s core attractions.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Top Biden Officials Outsmarted in Munich? Look What Was Looming Over the Elite Security Conference
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— Feb 21, 2023
Some key officials from the Biden administration were present at an elite security conference, but they may have been outsmarted by one of America’s major international rivals. According to Politico , Vice President…
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German Interviewer Asks Hillary Clinton If She’s ‘Thinking About Running’ In 2028
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— Feb 18, 2026
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she was not considering launching a 2028 presidential bid during an interview with German show Tagesschau posted to YouTube on Tuesday. Clinton attended the Munich Security…
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AOC Doesn’t Rule Out 2028 Presidential Run
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— Feb 13, 2026
Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not rule out a possible presidential run in 2028 during her appearance at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. An interviewer asked Ocasio-Cortez if she plans…
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Mike Rogers Was In Lockstep With Trump On Tariffs. Now He’s Singing Different Tune As Election Approaches.
Nicole Silverio · 6 min · 1h
ROD BLAGOJEVICH: European Lawfare Could Lead To A New War
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— Apr 17, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance’s recent speech at the Munich Security Conference struck a powerful chord. He called out Western European leaders for their use of lawfare —the weaponization of legal systems—as a political…
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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JOE GROGAN: Europe’s Regulatory War On Free Speech And American Innovation Must End
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— Mar 1, 2026
At this year’s Munich Security Conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a clarion call that should resonate on both sides of the Atlantic. Speaking to the European leaders in attendance, Rubio reminded them…
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AOC Becomes Laughingstock After Recent Appearance On World Stage
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— Feb 18, 2026
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is facing a wave of backlash after what critics are calling a bruising performance at the Munich Security Conference — a weekend packed with sharp exchanges, viral clips, and…
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‘New Sheriff In Town’: JD Vance Calls Globalists Out To Their Faces Over Mass Censorship
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— Feb 14, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance told Europeans at the Munich Security Conference on Friday to stop intentionally censoring their citizens’ rights to free speech and expression. The vice president told the Europeans in…
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Biden’s Message To G7, Munich Events: Allies Should Work Together on China Challenge
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— Feb 19, 2021
President Joe Biden will seek on Friday to rally global democracies and European allies to work together to address a range of concerns about China, but is not looking for a “new Cold War,” a senior administration…
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Otto I Ends Magyar Threat at Lechfeld
Emperor protects Christian Europe
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Sen. Chris Murphy Discloses He Met With Iran’s Foreign Minister
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— Feb 18, 2020
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) disclosed that he met with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, during the Munich Security Conference, but didn’t say whether other senators took part. On Monday, The Federalist…
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Docs From 2021 Int'l Security Exercise Showed Monkeypox Bio Attack on May 15, 2022
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— May 23, 2022
In March 2021, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, a global security organization “focused on reducing nuclear and biological threats imperiling humanity,” joined by members of the Munich Security Conference, conducted an…
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BROOKLYN ROBERTS: Trump Administration Hitting Right Notes On Foster Care Reform
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— Feb 26, 2026
Amid headlines dominated by Iran and Munich, the Trump administration has quietly made strides to reform America’s foster care system. Across the nation, nearly every state faces a critical shortage of foster homes…
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‘They’re All Impotent’: Victor Davis Hanson Calls EU The US’s ‘Collective Maxine Waters’
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— Feb 15, 2025
Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson appeared on Newsmax Friday and compared the European Union (EU) to Democratic California Rep. Maxine Waters. At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD…
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‘Long Overdue’: It Only Took One Speech To Totally Expose Europe’s Anti-Democratic Underbelly
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— Feb 25, 2025
Vice President JD Vance’s speech to Europe’s leaders at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14 underscored how far Europe has fallen away from its reverence of true democracy and freedom, experts told the Daily…
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