Stories from Munich · Germany

Elon Musk admitted in court that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, utilized technologies from competitor OpenAI during model development. A worker at OpenAI reportedly described senior managers refusing to report information regarding a shooter to the police or the RCMP. The source alleged managers prioritized protecting the company's stock price and an upcoming IPO over reporting the incident. The lawsuit is being litigated in California and involves allegations that the company may have withheld information to protect its pending IPO. Families of the Tumbler Ridge school shooting victims have filed several lawsuits in California against OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, and various social media companies. The dispute involves claims regarding the company's ownership and structure. The case centers on the transition from a non-profit mission to a commercial model.

Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder addressed the potential withdrawal of US troops from regions in Germany. Söder noted that the departure of American forces would create a difficult situation for structurally weak regions in the northeast of the state.

Conventional milk prices are decreasing across Germany, Europe, and globally due to an oversupply. There is currently 7% to 10% more conventional milk on the market compared to last year. Susanne Glasmann from the Association of Bavarian Private Dairy Industries attributed the surplus to favorable feed conditions and a mild summer. The decline is driven by a supply surplus of 7% to 10% compared to the previous year. Factors contributing to the surplus include high-quality fodder and a cooler summer season. The market is currently experiencing increased supply alongside steady demand. These conditions include a strong fodder base and a summer that was not excessively hot. Farmers report the price drop is comparable to losing one-third of their wages. Food prices in Estonia increased by 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month.

German painter Georg Baselitz has died at the age of 88. He was described by the state minister as one of the most artists of our time. The news was reported by Salari.

Miro Schlurov scored an equalizer with four seconds remaining in a handball match. The win allowed the team to reach the semifinals of the tournament. The match featured a victory by the number one seed over Italian player Fabio Koboli in two sets.

The international jury of the Kunstbiennale in Munich has resigned en masse. The resignation follows the event organizer's decision to allow Russian artists to participate despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

German rapper, producer, and entrepreneur Chata died in December 2025 at the age of 43. His biography was featured in the film Alles oder nix, directed by Fatih Akin. Chata began his career in a youth center recording studio in the late 1990s and later founded several labels. He was known for collaborations with artists such as Haftbefehl and Schwester Eva. The artist's life included fleeing Qatar through Iraq to Germany as a child, experiencing detention for his family. A memorial service is scheduled for tomorrow at 2:00 PM. Adolf lived and worked in Munich for many years. He will be buried on the French Mediterranean coast in Saint-Raphaël. Michael's Church.

Puma reported a 20 percent increase in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the first quarter, reaching nearly 52 million euros. Revenue decreased by 1 percent during the same period.

The German performance rights organization GEMA has filed a lawsuit against a senior home regarding the public performance of radio and television programs. The facility receives programming via satellite and redistributes it to residents through a cable system. GEMA argues that this redistribution constitutes a public performance under copyright law, which requires additional licensing fees from the operator.

MTU Aero Engines reported a 6 percent increase in EBIT to 320 million euros despite ongoing war in Eastern Europe and record kerosene prices. The company's stock rose 2.3 percent in late trading, making it a top performer in the DAX.