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The bronze figure of shoemaker Wilhelm Voigt by the Köpenick town hall serves as a reminder of the famous 1906 scam
But who was this guy? A war hero? A famous general? Why did he become a symbol of the area?
"The Captain still exists as a symbol of Köpenick and as a legend," says German actor Max Hopp, who grew up in the area. "I heard this story back in my childhood, it wasn't part of the school curriculum - it's just something everyone knows."

The ability to take back your words isn't always about strength or weakness of character. For an investor, it can be a matter of capital preservation. This is supported by a study published in the journal Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications. It showed that people with a flexible mindset are much quicker to let go of false beliefs. How can this research be useful in the financial markets?

During every bull run, investors inevitably start hunting for undervalued assets. The logic seems straightforward. If a token once hit $50 and is now trading at $5, it's got a tenfold growth potential, right? This idea fuels thousands of investment decisions in crypto. The catch is, the market operates differently. For many altcoins, the previous all-time high isn't just a pit stop before another surge; it's the point where the price might never return.

Over its century-long journey, Sixt has evolved from a humble German car rental service into a global player in the mobility ecosystem. Beyond traditional rentals, they've got car-sharing, rides with drivers, premium transfers, auto subscriptions, EV charging, and truck rentals—all in one app. Sixt's CFO, Franz Weinberger, shared in an interview with Oninvest how they're driving business growth, the impact of the escalating situation in the Middle East, and what advantages help them compete in the global market.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Roman Hofman (June 2, 2026)
For the first time, the Israeli intelligence agency "Mossad" is led by a native from one of the former USSR republics: the new director is a repatriate from Belarus, Major General Roman Hofman. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 2nd.

Since 2022, Russian entrepreneurs have been increasingly concerned about the potential confiscation of assets. Billionaires in Russia are facing mounting pressure from the state: they are being charged with everything from corruption to providing non-military support to Ukraine, and even having dual citizenship. This was reported on Wednesday, June 3, by Bloomberg.

According to blockchain analysts, millions of bitcoins are considered lost due to the loss of private keys and seed phrases. Among these assets are not only forgotten wallets from the early years of bitcoin's existence but also funds from users who passed away without leaving instructions for their relatives.

Notorious short seller Andrew Left was convicted of securities fraud on Monday for deceiving retail traders and manipulating the market through social media.
A federal jury in Los Angeles found Left guilty on 13 out of 17 counts, including allegations that he used his social media posts about various companies to unlawfully influence their stocks and profit from trades, according to Bloomberg and Business Insider.

The American rock band Metallica rocked the Olympic Stadium in Berlin with a show for 94,000 fans on Saturday evening, May 30. This set a new attendance record for the iconic venue. As reported by the capital's Berliner Zeitung, it was also the biggest rock concert ever held in Germany.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington to honor the current president, Donald Trump, is unlawful. The ruling, issued on Friday, May 29, states that the institution must be dedicated to "President Kennedy and only President Kennedy."

After the ban on broadcasting the Russian propaganda channel Russia Today in Europe, the former head of the French RT branch, Ksenia Fedorova, managed to stay in France thanks to her residency permit and got a job at the right-wing conservative TV channel CNews. This was reported on Wednesday, May 27, by Politico.

A local court in the Austrian city of Wiener Neustadt sentenced 21-year-old Austrian citizen Beran A. to 15 years in the slammer on Thursday, May 28, for plotting a terror attack at a concert of American pop star Taylor Swift in Vienna.
In addition to attempting to attack concertgoers at Swift's show at the "Ernst Happel" stadium in Vienna, Beran A. was found guilty of creating a terrorist cell linked to the "Islamic State" (IS) and conspiracy to commit murder. During the proceedings, he detailed how he received intel from IS fighters, whom he joined in 2023, and shared his failed attempts to assemble an explosive device.

The U.S. Attorney's Office has filed a lawsuit against Google engineer Michele Spagnolo for using confidential company info to place bets on the Polymarket prediction markets, raking in about $1.2 million. Spagnolo, a 36-year-old Italian citizen living in Switzerland, was arrested in New York but released on bail.

MANCHESTER. On Wednesday, Manchester United plc (New York: MANU) dropped their Q3 earnings report for the fiscal year 2026, smashing analyst expectations: adjusted earnings per share came in at £0.03 against a consensus forecast of -£0.00.
Following the news, the club's stock pumped up by 7.61% during Pre-Market.

In the Czech Republic, a person or a group of people who jointly held a lottery ticket hit the jackpot of €120 million in the Eurojackpot lottery. This was reported by the Münster-based company Westlotto, which coordinates the lottery draw, on the evening of Tuesday, May 26.
Residents of Germany won €4 million each

Shares of the airline American Airlines surged by more than 7% in trading on May 26. The company announced that it will equip over 500 aircraft with the Starlink satellite internet system from Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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American Airlines' quotes skyrocketed by 7.7% after the airline announced plans to equip around 500 Airbus planes, including A321neo jets, with Starlink systems. They will start connecting them next year. Back in March, the carrier was considering both Starlink and Amazon's Leo system as providers, according to CNBC.

The Italian antitrust authority kicked off an investigation on Tuesday against easyJet Airline Company Limited (LON:EZJ) over alleged unfair business practices related to their baggage handling services.
The agency reported that easyJet's website and mobile app were defaulting to offer bundled baggage check-in and sports equipment for round trips.

Digital existential crisis — that's how Menlo Ventures partner Didi Das describes in his post on social media X the state of the modern millionaire — wealth brings him little joy. The post went viral, racking up 13 million views and over 2,000 shares. This might sound like a problem of spoiled elites, but in reality, it's a snapshot of what’s happening with the average investor. Why does money not ease anxiety but rather unveil new ones?

As one of his main points, Matthew referenced the lawsuit against ZachXBT in 2023, initiated by Taiwanese-American entrepreneur Jeffrey Huang, known by the alias Machi Big Brother. The lawsuit was a response to an investigation published a year earlier—where the blockchain detective accused Huang of being involved in a series of controversial crypto asset operations.

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith confirmed that on October 19,
2026, residents of the province will be able to vote on a matter related to
the potential separation from Canada. This was reported by CBC.
The ballot will feature the following question:
Should Alberta remain a province of Canada, or should the provincial government initiate legal proceedings to conduct a full independence referendum?