Scholz’s centre-left party heads for major victory in Germany | national politics

By GEIR MOULSON – Associated Press BERLIN (AP) – Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left Social Democrats are heading for a clear electoral victory in the first test at the ballot box since Scholz’s national government in a western state that its conservative rivals have led since 1999 took office in December on. Social Democrat Anke Rehlinger … Read more

These 3 Unique Stocks Have Undeniable Long-Term Upside Potential | personal finance

(Ryan Downie) Long-term returns are determined by a few key characteristics, and investors should focus on them. Stocks with unique potential tend to have exceptional growth catalysts and broad economic moats. These three stocks all have clear opportunities for rapid growth as well as sustainable competitive advantages that create serious long-term upside potential. 1. Veeva … Read more

Without Russia, science alone approaches the problems of the world, dreams | science and technology

By JOHN LEICESTER – Associated Press PARIS (AP) – Without Russian help, climate scientists worry about how to keep up their important work documenting warming in the Arctic. Europe’s space agency wrestles with how its proposed Mars rover might survive icy nights on the red planet without its Russian heating unit. And what about the … Read more

BenFred: Wildcard wait whetted Yepez’s appetite for Cardinals season needing his power at DH | Ben Frederickson

JUPITER, Fla. — Fans at home who didn’t fall asleep after Steven Matz’s troubled first inning derailed Saturday’s Grapefruit League 9-2 loss to the Marlins were rewarded for their patience. They got to see something very encouraging from Juan Yepez. The 24-year-old right-handed first baseman and sometimes corner outfielder, who appears to be playing a … Read more