1. Biden's Clemency Actions: President Joe Biden commuted 1,500 sentences and pardoned 39 individuals, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history. (Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 in biggest single-day act of clemency in modern history - Fortune)

2. Ukraine-NATO Tensions: Germany's stance on Ukraine's NATO membership was criticized by Ukrainian officials, who argued that it was unjustified and undermined European security. (German stance on Ukraine in NATO not justified – Kiev - RT)

3. Economic Impact of Future Pandemic: A report by Lloyd's of London estimated that a future pandemic could cause an economic loss of up to $13.6 trillion. (Future pandemic could cause $13.6 trln economic loss -Lloyd's of London)

4. Bosch Layoffs: German industrial giant Bosch announced plans for up to 10,000 layoffs, sparking concerns over job security and the impact on the European economy. (German giant Bosch’s workers left in ‘absolutely unbearable’ environment amid plans for up to 10,000 layoffs)

5. Tesla Stock Hits Record High: Tesla's stock price reached a new all-time high, reflecting strong investor confidence in the electric vehicle manufacturer's growth prospects. (Tesla Stock Hit a Record. What History Says Comes Next.)