SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY

Search headlines

Find the stories shaping the conversation.

Search mode
Refine results
Active filters Keyword All time

Results for " setback " 100 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle

Sign in to save shuffle history.

Spain star drops out of squad for Nations League fixtures

Luis de la Fuente and the Spanish national team coaching staff have on Saturday been dealt a setback on the personnel front. This comes amid confirmation of Pedro Porro dropping out of La Roja’s lat...

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 19 • 6:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Crypto stocks and tokens drop after Senate blocks landmark bill

Senators from both parties blocked a landmark digital asset market structure bill in a procedural vote Tuesday, sending cryptocurrency stocks tumbling after a major setback for industry. The long-stalled legislation

thederrick.com logo
Sep 15 • 8:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Marc Guiu’s Leipzig Start Interrupted By Hamstring Injury

The Spanish striker’s Bundesliga breakthrough stalls following a training ground setback, leaving RB Leipzig’s depleted frontline searching for solutions as the promising youngster begins his recovery.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 19 • 4:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham Update After Exiting Padres Game

The New York Yankees began a weekend series with the San Diego Padres on Friday night.And right when they finally seemed like they were getting healthy again, with players returning and superstar Aaron Judge on the cusp of making his comeback, they suffered another notable setback during the series opener.Trent Grisham Exits Padres Game With […] The post New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham Update After Exiting Padres Game appeared first on HEAVY.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 5 • 2:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Late setbacks cast doubt on Protect College Sports Act as deadline looms

After some late setbacks, the Protect College Sports Act faces long odds as time ticks down before the August Congressional recess

cbssports.com logo
Aug 7 • 3:51 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Cup & Kettle rebuilds Bloomington tea business after flooding, construction

Cup & Kettle shifted from a cafe to tea production after years of setbacks.

idsnews.com logo
Sep 27 • 8:33 AM EDT • Business • idsnews.com
Celtics Get Unexpected Devin Carter Update After Roster Decision

Boston Celtics guard Devin Carter faces an unexpected setback just one day after securing a two-way contract. The post Celtics Get Unexpected Devin Carter Update After Roster Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 18 • 5:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Despite Setbacks, NASA Gives Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft a Boost

A previous mission left two astronauts stuck in space for months. Still, the space agency is investing $359 million to keep the craft flying.

nytimes.com logo
Sep 28 • 8:15 PM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
Robert Saleh Shares Injury Update on Tennessee Titans Rookie

The final pick of the draft faces a setback after exiting his debut with a pectoral injury, leaving the rookie tight end’s roster spot in immediate jeopardy.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
😐 Neutral (0%)
NFL Star Tyreek Hill Gets Big Update After Eagles Suggestion

A top NFL free-agent wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, is expected to find a new team soon, according to ESPN. As Hill fully recovers from the setback he suffered last season, the speedy wide receiver’s agent made it clear that he will likely find a new team in the coming days. Recently, the Eagles were pegged […] The post NFL Star Tyreek Hill Gets Big Update After Eagles Suggestion appeared first on HEAVY.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 5 • 3:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Buffalo Bills Get Good News On DJ Moore's Injury

Buffalo's star wideout dodged a long-term setback after landing awkwardly against Detroit. Reports indicate the shoulder stinger is day-to-day, potentially keeping Moore active for next week.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 18 • 9:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Chiefs Starting QB Could Help Eagles Replace Jalen Hurts

Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew could help the Philadelphia Eagles after a season-ending setback for Jalen Hurts. The post Former Chiefs Starting QB Could Help Eagles Replace Jalen Hurts appeared first on HEAVY.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 20 • 1:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
☹️ Negative (-20%)
wow
100%
Analysis-Crypto Bill's Defeat Shows Limits of Industry's Political Machine

By Hannah Lang and Michelle Price WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate's vote against advancing a major crypto bill ⁠amid persistent ⁠opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans marks one ⁠of the most significant setbacks for the industry, showing the limits of its muscle in ...

usnews.com logo
Sep 16 • 10:30 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Crypto bill's defeat shows limits of industry's political machine

The U.S. Senate's vote against advancing a major crypto bill amid persistent opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans marks one of the most significant setbacks for the industry, showing ​the limits of its muscle in Washington.

reuters.com logo
Sep 16 • 10:30 AM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging 2020 election certificate

The dismissal marks the latest setback in swing states’ efforts to prosecute fake electors who tried to keep Trump in the White House after he lost to Joe Biden in 2020.

pbs.org logo
Aug 13 • 8:07 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
🙂 Positive (35%)
Ja’Marr Chase Suffers Knee Injury Scare at Bengals Practice

The Cincinnati Bengals received a major scare Tuesday when star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase went down with an apparent knee injury during practice. However, what initially looked like a potentially serious setback quickly became a much more encouraging situation for Cincinnati. Chase was injured while attempting to make a catch from quarterback Joe Burrow. After…

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 25 • 10:08 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
☹️ Negative (-60%)
wow
100%
Josh Allen Not Worrying About Buffalo's Past Postseason Failures

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reflected on last season's latest playoff setback.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 4 • 3:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers HC Addresses Micah Parsons Injury Concerns

The Green Bay Packers expected Micah Parsons to be back by Week 6 before the season started. However, as the team approaches Week 6 and Parsons is not practicing, there are questions about whether he had a setback. Head coach Matt LaFleur made it clear that Parsons did not have a setback. However, he said […] The post Packers HC Addresses Micah Parsons Injury Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 12 • 7:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
State Health Plan moves some Atrium sites out of network after court setback

Atrium hospitals already designated as “access” level facilities under a September agreement, largely rural ones, would be exempt.

newsobserver.com logo
Oct 14 • 5:09 PM EDT • Health • newsobserver.com
Analysis: Gunners pass first major test

This was Arsenal's first major test against rivals who had also won their opening two matches, and they passed it after exposing Chelsea's defensive vulnerabilities. Along with Manchester City, the Gunners are one of only two teams to have a 100% winning record after three games - but their latest success came after an unexpected setback. Arsenal's first league title for 22 years was built on their stubborn defence and there will be questions about how they conceded so early against their London rivals.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 6 • 2:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kyrie Irving injury update: Calf strain, ACL recovery, China preseason

MACAU — Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving told a large media contingent Thursday that he experienced a setback in his recovery from a torn left ACL last season. Irving said he...

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 8 • 5:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
CVS Health (CVS) Opens New Pharmacy Sites As Undervalued Narrative Holds

CVS Health (CVS) is expanding its pharmacy-focused format by opening nearly 20 smaller neighborhood locations across the US in 2026, including a new Roxbury site in the Boston area. Recent headlines around CVS Health have mixed signals for investors, with Medicare Advantage star rating setbacks and a legal probe weighing on sentiment, while the extended Cardinal Health distribution deal and a reaffirmed dividend provide a steadier backdrop. Even after a one-day share price decline of 1.87%...

finance.yahoo.com logo
Oct 10 • 10:10 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Teladoc unveils remote monitoring, ambient AI features

The company’s virtual care platform has integrated artificial intelligence scribing and camera-based vitals monitoring as it works to recover from significant financial setbacks.

healthcaredive.com logo
Oct 7 • 2:02 AM EDT • Health • healthcaredive.com
Guardant Health Faces a $245 Million Patent Judgment, But Its Newer Tests Could Offer Protection

Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH) faces a costly legal setback after a US court ordered the cancer-testing company to pay more than $245.2 million in a DNA-sequencing patent dispute. The final judgment upheld a 2023 jury verdict finding that Guardant willfully infringed two DNA-sequencing patents asserted by TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington. The financial […]

finance.yahoo.com logo
Sep 4 • 8:07 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Samsung confirms minor setback for Galaxy S26 One UI 9 beta

Samsung has delayed One UI 9 beta 5 for the Galaxy S26 series to focus on quality and stability. The update rolls out next week.

androidauthority.com logo
Aug 6 • 5:25 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Malaysia Says Investment Pipeline Holds Despite Political Angst

Malaysia continues to attract strong foreign investor interest despite growing political uncertainty following a string of local election setbacks for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition.

bloomberg.com logo
Aug 5 • 4:08 AM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
U.S.-Canada breakdown shows limits of Trump’s aggressive trade strategy

“It’s a big setback,” one analyst said, noting that other countries unhappy with the president’s trade deals are probably watching closely.

washingtonpost.com logo
Aug 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • washingtonpost.com
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after series of health setbacks
cbsnews.com logo
Aug 10 • 8:15 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
Deep dive High-Signal Publisher
😐 Neutral (17%)
wow
100%
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) Stock May Be Fully Priced After Record Revenue

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has delivered a very strong share price run over the past three years, while the latest valuation checks suggest the stock now leans expensive rather than like an obvious bargain. The stock has returned 186.8% over the past three years, which puts recent buyers in a very different position to investors who entered earlier in the move. Recent record revenue and higher event activity can support expectations for healthier earnings, while any setback in...

finance.yahoo.com logo
Aug 13 • 9:13 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Opinion: Are cracks beginning to show in the Nurmagomedov dynasty?

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov created one of MMA’s great coaching legacies, but recent setbacks raise questions about whether the team built around his methods has already reached its peak.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 4 • 3:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rod Stewart confirms final tour after heart procedure and health scares

Rod Stewart announced his "Final Encore Tour," revealing next year's dates will be his last-ever tour after a coronary stent procedure and health setbacks.

foxnews.com logo
Sep 28 • 12:04 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
‘Positive thoughts’: Legendary WWE announcer reveals new health setback

Jim Ross, a longtime professional wrestling announcer, has revealed a new health setback months after brain surgery.

wbaltv.com logo
Oct 7 • 1:54 PM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com
Dodgers to continue Shohei Ohtani’s pitching progression, despite latest setback

The Dodgers don’t know when Shohei Ohtani will make his return to the pitching staff, after having an expected start last Sunday scuttled because of ongoing issues with his knee and biceps injuries.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 1 • 9:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
😐 Neutral (20%)
love
100%
‘Positive thoughts’: Legendary WWE announcer reveals new health setback

Jim Ross, a longtime professional wrestling announcer, has revealed a new health setback months after brain surgery.

wlwt.com logo
Oct 7 • 1:54 PM EDT • Health • wlwt.com
“Breath of Fresh Air”: Browns Fans Commend Todd Monken for Blunt Response to Deshaun Watson Getting Booed

It wasn’t a fun outing by any means for the Cleveland Browns and their fans as they took on the Buffalo Bills at home in the NFL preseason, with the home side beaten 31-7, but perhaps most notably, the reaction against quarterback Deshaun Watson came as a major setback to the QB as well as to head coach Todd Monken. Monken, who has consistently maintained that the QB1 spot is open to both Watson and Shedeur Sanders as the first game of the season approaches, was forced to admit during the postga

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 23 • 6:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rod Moore makes history as Michigan football captain

Rod Moore makes history as Michigan football's first three-time captain after overcoming years of injury setbacks.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 19 • 11:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Maxwell Hairston Calls Himself "The Chosen One"

Buffalo’s second-year cornerback reclaimed his collegiate identity and swagger. Now, he must overcome injury setbacks to defend his starting role against rising competition in the Bills secondary.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 10 • 4:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Elevator giant Otis wants to be a defensive play in an volatile market. It has to prove itself first

Otis positions itself as a long-term growth stock, but shares are down due to setbacks in its elevator service business and investors chasing the AI trade.

cnbc.com logo
Aug 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Second Prosecutor Quits Trump’s ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case

The resignation adds to the setbacks to the most sweeping effort by the Justice Department to fulfill the president’s desire to take revenge against the federal officials who have investigated him.

nytimes.com logo
Sep 28 • 7:59 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
41-Year-Old RDA Returns At UFC 332

Rafael dos Anjos is back. It’s been two years since we last saw the former UFC Lightweight champion in action, an unfortunate consequence of the knee injury suffered in his last outing versus Geoff Neal. After multiple setbacks and surgeries, however, “RDA” is officially set to return versus Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332, which is […]

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 21 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
😐 Neutral (0%)
Trump’s set of setbacks: Kennedy Center, Fed rate hikes and mail-in voting
cnn.com logo
Sep 17 • 1:39 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Oilers Confirm Troubling Update On Injury-Prone Frederik Andersen

The Edmonton Oilers made a major move to try and shore up their goaltending, their biggest position of need, earlier this summer by signing veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen.Andersen, who has had a lengthy history of injury issues, is once again dealing with a setback that is going to make him unavailable for the first several […] The post Oilers Confirm Troubling Update On Injury-Prone Frederik Andersen appeared first on HEAVY.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 27 • 1:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
😐 Neutral (0%)
Ripple CEO Blames Democrats' 'Politics' for CLARITY Act Failure

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Senate Democrats after the CLARITY Act failed to advance Tuesday, but said crypto regulation in the U.S. could now shift toward rulemaking by the SEC and CFTC. The regulatory setback leaves Ripple and XRP largely...

finance.yahoo.com logo
Sep 17 • 7:30 PM EDT • Politics • finance.yahoo.com
Boniface handed chance to revive Leverkusen career after Kofane setback

Still working to rediscover his best form, Victor Boniface has been limited to just five minutes of football for Bayer Leverkusen so far this season.However, with Christian Kofane ruled out for the co...

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 9 • 8:23 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Yankees news: Cody Bellinger returns; other injury updates less promising

Bellinger back, Schuemann down; Big G’s injury setback; Weathers exits with forearm discomfort; Jones’ case to stay

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Is International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Worth More Than Its Cash Flow Suggests?

International Business Machines has almost doubled shareholders' money over the past 5 years, yet after a sharp setback this year and fresh headlines around quantum computing and AI, the key issue for you is whether the current share price lines up with the cash the business is expected to generate. With IBM stock now around US$227 a share, the gap between the recent price path and its cash flow story matters more than ever. IBM has delivered a 99.1% total return over 5 years, which puts...

simplywall.st logo
Oct 10 • 5:25 PM EDT • Business • simplywall.st
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (22%)
love
40%
wow
34%
ahah
26%
The Sydney Sweeney advert and what it says about the marketing of women in sport

Women in sport have come too far for one advert to cause a setback, but the content can have nefarious effects on all aspects of society

nytimes.com logo
Sep 18 • 12:10 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Shohei Ohtani suffers another setback for Dodgers amid pitching return

It's going to be a while longer before Ohtani is back on the mound.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 5 • 12:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dodgers Can’t Afford to Lose Momentum vs. Nationals

After a stinging setback at home, the Los Angeles Dodgers must stifle a surging Washington Nationals squad to keep pace in the high-stakes race for baseball’s best overall record.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 4 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lions Part Ways With Promising RB After Injury Setback

The Detroit Lions waived second-year running back Kye Robichaux after he suffered a broken foot. The post Lions Part Ways With Promising RB After Injury Setback appeared first on HEAVY.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 25 • 1:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump turns to containing the fallout from setbacks in Iran

The current approach — an economic choke hold on Iran — is being led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

latimes.com logo
Aug 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Team News and Predicted Line-Ups: Germany vs. Greece

Jurgen Klopp’s revamped Germany faces a surging Greece as injury setbacks force tactical shifts ahead of this pivotal Nations League clash at the WWK Arena.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 26 • 4:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trying to lose weight? Mindset matters — these 2-second tweaks can help

A Noom health coach shares 7 simple language shifts that can make healthy habits feel more manageable and setbacks less discouraging.

health.yahoo.com logo
Sep 28 • 8:31 AM EDT • Health • health.yahoo.com
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton suffers another setback in his injury rehab

The Yankees' slugging DH is now dealing with a strained left calf. He has been on the IL this year with two separate right calf strains.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 22 • 12:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
☹️ Negative (-60%)
Browns' Deshaun Watson hit with NFL punishment before Jets game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is having a great season, but he just got a little setback.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 10 • 5:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
☹️ Negative (-40%)
Los Angeles Dodgers reveal latest Shohei Ohtani injury setback as concern grows

Shohei Ohtani is out of the Dodgers’ lineup for a third straight game. The two-way superstar has not played since Wednesday, and the concern is growing.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 5 • 7:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
🙂 Positive (50%)
ahah
50%
wow
50%
Sign of the Beefcarver closing after 70 years, citing rising food costs, COVID setbacks
clickondetroit.com logo
Oct 19 • 7:52 AM EDT • Business • clickondetroit.com
49ers Injuries Continue to Mount as Training Camp Rolls On

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping their growing list of training camp injuries is nothing more than a temporary setback, but the number of players missing practice continues to be a concern as the regular season gets closer. The latest names to miss practice are two of the biggest stars on the roster. Running back…

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 10 • 10:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
😐 Neutral (0%)
The secret to learning from failure may be what you do next

The timing and framing of failure can be critical for future success. A setback, says one researcher, can actually propel a person forward.

washingtonpost.com logo
Oct 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
'Every setback also has a positive'

"I had a tumour when I was five years old," the Newcastle United head coach says. Jaissle, like so many, visualised one day becoming a professional footballer, but he was among the rare few to actually go on to do so. The former Hoffenheim defender even felt he was on the verge of a senior call up to the German national team at one stage, only to suffer a serious knee injury.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 1 • 11:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Barcelona star limps off with injury vs Sevilla

La Liga champions Barcelona have on Saturday been dealt a potential setback on the personnel front. This comes after Andreas Christensen was forced into an early departure from the club’s latest out...

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 19 • 4:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
😐 Neutral (0%)
Asian shares jump on AI trade revival despite SpaceX, AMD setbacks, as oil prices dip

Technology stocks booming again while Brent crude trades below $80 a barrel amid hopes for a Middle East interim deal

theguardian.com logo
Aug 5 • 2:59 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
😐 Neutral (13%)
wow
100%
Carter Bear Sidelined Again With Upper-Body Injury

Carter Bear is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, another health setback for Detroit's top prospect. #RedWings

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 23 • 3:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson opens up on mental health struggle after injury setback: “I still have hope

After sustaining an injury in Switzerland last month, Jackson has brought her season to a close citing struggles with her mental health.

olympics.com logo
Sep 4 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • olympics.com
Phillies Shouldn't Panic Over Andrew Painter Setback
sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 9 • 1:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Arsenal deliver statement fightback to end Chelsea's flying start

Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea's emergence as potential Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 win that ended their rivals' unbeaten start on Sunday.But the champions showed why they are firm favourites to retain the title with a blistering response to that early setback.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 6 • 1:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Talented Giants’ 14-Game Starter Suffers Injury Setback

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh said an injury to 14-game starter Dru Phillips could result in signing another cornerback. The post Talented Giants’ 14-Game Starter Suffers Injury Setback appeared first on HEAVY.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 6 • 7:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Voters prefer socialist over MAGA candidate in 2028 matchup: Poll

New polling released this week suggests that a socialist candidate would defeat a Make America Great Again candidate in a hypothetical 2028 presidential matchup, a move that implies the reach of progressive leftists isn’t abating despite recent setbacks in Wisconsin. If the 2028 election for president were held today, 55% of respondents said they would […]

coloradopolitics.com logo
Aug 13 • 1:39 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Jiang Feng: The Unravelling of German & European Politics

A state election in eastern Germany has become a revealing test of the changing political landscapes of Germany and Europe, writes Jiang Feng, Professor and Chairman of the Council of the Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies (SAGGAS) at Shanghai International Studies University. His analysis follows the decisive victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) (which has been classified as right-wing extremist by German authorities)in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on 6 September, in which it finished far ahead of its mainstream rivals. Jiang previously served as Minister-Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Berlin. The following article was published on 8 September 2026 on huanqiu.com, the online platform of the Global Times. On 6 September, the results of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, were announced. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), classified as far-right by German authorities, made history by becoming the largest party in the state parliament, winning 43.8 per cent of the vote — twice its share in the previous election. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which had governed the state continuously for 24 years, won just 17.2 per cent, its worst result ever in Saxony-Anhalt. On the night the results were announced, the atmosphere at the CDU gathering was unusually calm. There was neither shock nor argument, as if the defeat had long been expected. Several veteran party members who had spent years working in the state government said: “Defeat is not a bad thing. It is time to make changes.” This state election has not only upended Saxony-Anhalt’s political landscape, but also laid bare the deep tensions between Germany’s traditional party structure and model of governance, on the one hand, and an increasingly polarised society on the other. Its repercussions are already being felt at the federal level, making Saxony-Anhalt a useful case study of the broader trend towards political polarisation and realignment in Europe. Governing Difficulties after Electoral Victory The most immediate consequence of the election is a historic setback for the mainstream party order that took shape in post-war Germany. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD has leapt from a peripheral party to the largest political force in the state. Its electoral base has expanded beyond the traditional category of “marginal protest voters” to take on the characteristics of a cross-class coalition. The party has not only consolidated its support in rural areas, but also attracted many middle-class voters and even members of the social elite with stable jobs, their own homes, and substantial incomes. It has thus evolved from a “protest party” into one with the potential to govern. Despite its commanding lead in the vote, however, the AfD faces an institutional obstacle to governing the state: the mainstream parties’ long-standing “firewall” against it. Neither of the two potential routes to forming a government appears likely to break the current political deadlock. The first would be a coalition of establishment parties, led by the CDU and bringing together the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, the Left Party (Die Linke) and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in a cross-camp government. In terms of parliamentary arithmetic, such a coalition could prevent the AfD from forming a government and preserve the outward stability of the traditional political order. Yet these parties are fundamentally divided over key issues including immigration, the energy transition, economic management, and cultural and education policy. Coalition negotiations would therefore be extremely difficult, and even if a government could be formed, it would most likely prove short-lived. More importantly, an alliance of establishment parties aimed at keeping the largest party out of government would play directly into the AfD’s narrative that “political elites are suppressing public opinion”. It could deepen perceptions of political unfairness, further strengthening the AfD’s political capital, and creating a dynamic in which “the more it is suppressed, the more people vote for it”. Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s candidate for state premier, has said that if efforts to form a government fail because other parties refuse to cooperate, the AfD will push for a fresh election, which he believes could deliver the party an absolute majority of seats. This points to more intense political battles ahead. The second option would be a coalition between the AfD and the BSW. Together, the two parties would command a simple majority in parliament, making this, on paper, the quickest route to forming a government. The BSW is the only elected party that has not ruled out cooperation with the AfD, and the two parties share some common ground, including on policy towards Russia. There is therefore a degree of political basis for cooperation. Were such a coalition to materialise, Germany would see its first state government jointly formed by a party defined as far-right and one with a far-left background, creating what might be called a “bipolar anti-establishment alliance”. Such an outcome would fundamentally break with the ideological boundaries of post-war German party politics. It is worth noting that even if the AfD ultimately fails to enter the state government, its roughly 47 per cent share of parliamentary seats would give it a powerful blocking minority. Without its consent, major decisions requiring a two-thirds majority — including constitutional amendments, significant budgetary adjustments, and state-level institutional reforms — would be extremely difficult to pass. Therefore, whoever ultimately forms the government, the AfD will be an unavoidable force in Saxony-Anhalt politics, with a direct influence on the state’s legislative process. Systemic Failures in Germany’s Governance Model The Saxony-Anhalt election result reflects a systemic failure of Germany’s post-war mainstream-party model of governance to adapt to rapidly changing socioeconomic conditions. It stems from multiple, mutually reinforcing structural tensions and highlights the existing political system’s difficulty in adapting to “an increasingly polarised society First, collective anxiety has replaced individual material hardship as a central driver of political mobilisation. The rise of the AfD can no longer be explained simply by poverty or social marginalisation. Its increasingly cross-class electoral base suggests that what is driving voters towards the party is, above all, concern about the broader direction of society. This anxiety about the future of the political community goes beyond individual gains and losses. In political discourse, economic anxiety has become closely intertwined with immigration, while immigration and refugee issues are, in essence, questions of social fairness. This perception turns conflicts over the distribution of social resources into negative assessments of governing parties, providing a broad social basis for far-right political narratives. Second, regional disparities and East German identity have undermined the strategy of addressing eastern Germany’s structural challenges at the regional level. More than three decades after German reunification, eastern states such as Saxony-Anhalt have experienced periods of economic growth, but their underlying economic structures remain weak, and household incomes and wealth remain significantly below those in western Germany. At the same time, they continue to face population outflow, an ageing population, labour shortages, and other structural challenges. At a deeper level, historical experiences — including the collapse of the former East German economic system, mass unemployment during the transition, and the westward shift of decision-making power over major issues — have left some residents with a sense of being “second-class citizens” and of being excluded. For years, the German government treated the “syndrome” of reunification as a regional problem to be gradually addressed at the local level. That approach is becoming increasingly unsustainable, as regional development disparities emerge as a core structural factor shaping national politics. Third, the erosion of institutional trust is perhaps the most decisive factor. AfD supporters tend to distrust establishment institutions, including parliament, government, and the mainstream media. Their concerns about economic security, pensions, and social fairness are significantly greater than the social average. Increasingly, their support for the AfD reflects not an expectation that the existing system can be improved, but a search for an alternative to the current political order. Such a systemic deficit of trust will be extremely difficult for the traditional parties to repair in the short term. Fourth, a generational shift in political mobilisation has amplified political polarisation. Unlike traditional parties, which rely heavily on offline rallies and mainstream media coverage, the AfD has developed a social-media mobilisation strategy built around “raising an issue — identifying who is responsible — offering a simplified solution — building a shared identity”. It turns complex social tensions into concise political narratives, rapidly channelling public sentiment into political support. The contrast on the eve of the election was particularly telling. The establishment parties, together with trade unions and churches, organised an offline march attended by more than 10,000 people, but its reach was largely confined to those present and to traditional media coverage. The AfD held a much smaller indoor event, yet livestreaming on TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, combined with the involvement of online influencers, gave it a reach and mobilising capacity far beyond that of the march. The contrast illustrates how the traditional parties’ methods of political mobilisation are increasingly struggling to keep pace with a political environment transformed by changes in media technology. A Microcosm of Structural Political Change in Europe The shockwaves from the Saxony-Anhalt election quickly travelled beyond the state to the federal level. Calls for political accountability followed immediately after the results were announced. The governing CDU and SPD are now under enormous pressure, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil face an unprecedented test. Political polarisation in Germany is no longer simply a regional phenomenon. The post-war model of multiparty government by establishment parties is breaking down and being reshaped. Viewed in a broader European context, the Saxony-Anhalt election is part of a continent-wide wave of party polarisation, mainstream-party decline, and rising right-wing forces. Far from an isolated phenomenon, it is a microcosm of the structural political changes unfolding across Europe. Weak economic growth, cultural tensions over immigration, and declining trust in institutions are fuelling the rise of right-wing forces in several countries, challenging the liberal internationalist order established in post-war Europe. As a core member state of the European Union, Germany’s ability to adapt its political system and the direction of its politics will have profound implications for both European integration and the evolution of the international order. Subscribe [ Pekingnology China’s Germany watchers take stock of Berlin’s uneasy turn On 7 December 2025, nearly 50 Chinese scholars and policy researchers gathered in Beijing for the 2025年德国形势年终研讨会 “2025 Year-End Seminar on the Situation in Germany… Read more 9 months ago · 31 likes · 1 comment · YIRUI LI and Yuxuan JIA ](https://www.pekingnology.com/p/chinas-germany-watchers-take-stock?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1151841) [ Jiang Feng on Germany's 2025 and beyond: no easy exit ](https://www.eastisread.com/p/jiang-feng-on-germanys-2025-and-beyond) Yirui LI and Yuxuan JIA · Jan 24 The following is an op-ed by Jiang Feng, published on 29 December 2025 at Shanghai Observer 上观新闻, the digital platform of Jiefang Daily, the official newspaper of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). [ Read full story ](https://www.eastisread.com/p/jiang-feng-on-germanys-2025-and-beyond)

eastisread.com logo
Sep 22 • 3:04 AM EDT • Politics • eastisread.com
Baltimore Orioles' Craig Albernaz Comments on Unfortunate Kyle Bradish Move

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz provided more context on Kyle Bradish's setback.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 14 • 4:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Eagles wide receiver faces injury setback during practice

The Eagles were given some worrying news on Thursday afternoon.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 8 • 6:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Giants injury update: the latest on LB Brian Burns

The New York Giants face another defensive setback as a key pass rusher is likely to miss time with an ankle injury following Monday’s loss.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 23 • 5:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
🙂 Positive (50%)
Klopp sees no reason for negativity after Germany's setbacks

Jürgen Klopp has refused to be hit by a resurgent wave of negativity after two setbacks in his first two games as Germany coach. Following a disappointing last-32 exit from this year's World Cup, Klopp replaced Julian Nagelsmann.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 28 • 5:48 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Stock Is Down Today

Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) is down 4.4% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.Analysis: The sell-off appears tied more to sector pressure than to any fresh company-specific setback. This could be because investors are still digesting legal and regulatory uncertainty around sports-event prediction markets, while recent balance-sheet concerns and a sharp drop in peer shares added to the pressure.Details:FLUT f

quiverquant.com logo
Sep 17 • 2:33 PM EDT • Entertainment • quiverquant.com
Spanberger's ICE restrictions dealt major setback as judge warns other blue states

A federal judge blocked a key part of Gov. Abigail Spanberger's law restricting local 287(g) cooperation with ICE as Republicans say they warned her.

foxnews.com logo
Sep 2 • 3:32 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
KFC to Ditch Pepsi for Coke in Thousands of Restaurants

The switch at thousands of U.S. restaurants deals a setback to PepsiCo as it struggles to revive sales of its signature soft drinks.

wsj.com logo
Oct 15 • 3:16 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Astros SP Burrows Has Setback While on Rehab Assignment

If you were wondering why the Astros chose to recall Ronel Blanco earlier today and not Mike Burrows, it turns out we now have a legitimate reason, courtesy of this report from Brian McTaggart of MLB.com: Burrows, who was on the IL with right elbow neuritis, now is battling shoulder inflammation. Two different injuries to […]

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 1 • 5:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
☹️ Negative (-40%)
love
100%
Missouri supreme court blocks congressional maps backed by Trump for midterms

The decision marks a setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battle

theguardian.com logo
Sep 4 • 6:34 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (8%)
wow
69%
love
31%
Kyren Williams scores Rams' lone touchdown in Week 1 setback

Kyren Williams posted 65 yards and a score during the club's blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 11 • 2:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Baltimore Orioles’ Kyle Bradish Evaluating Next Steps After Injury Update

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish got more clarity on his injury setback.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 17 • 12:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former UCF Standout F Keyshawn Hall Remains Ineligible

Legal setbacks stall the versatile "Big Guard" from joining Rick Pitino at St. John's, leaving the former Knights star’s professional aspirations and collegiate return in limbo.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 16 • 7:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Confirmed: Barcelona suffer Andreas Christensen injury blow after Sevilla win

Barcelona have confirmed an injury setback for Andreas Christensen, with the experienced defender suffering a left thigh strain during the 3-1 victory over Sevilla.The Dane had to be withdrawn in the ...

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 20 • 9:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
🙂 Positive (51%)
love
100%
Mill Avenue inches toward business recovery after years of construction setbacks, pandemic

Businesses along Mill Avenue were counting on two things: the return of Arizona State University students from summer break and the end of a lengthy downtown construction project.

abc15.com logo
Sep 18 • 8:50 PM EDT • Business • abc15.com
Galaxy's playoff outlook suffers setback in draw with Seattle

The Galaxy give up a late goal and have to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders that hurts their chances of reaching the MLS Cup playoffs.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 13 • 1:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scientists who narrowly missed out on an NIH grant were 6.1% more likely to produce a top-5%-cited paper over the following decade than equally promising scientists who just got funded — a Kellogg-led study suggesting that an early setback can have surprisingly long-lasting effects.

A natural experiment around an NIH funding cutoff found higher-impact work among near-miss scientists who stayed active, alongside substantial attrition from the system.

scienceblog.com logo
Aug 15 • 6:27 AM EDT • Science • scienceblog.com
Man City star leaves England squad after injury setback

England are due to play Croatia on Saturday before hosting Czechia at Wembley next Tuesday

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 1 • 11:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Brazil legend Neymar suffers another injury setback with Santos

After suffering an injury in Santos' goalless draw against Palmeiras on Wednesday, Neymar has been ruled out for up to eight weeks.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 6 • 11:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Detroit Lions LB Malcolm Rodriquez Suffers Injury at Training Camp

Malcolm Rodriguez left Lions practice early Tuesday with an ankle injury. The setback comes as Detroit is already managing another significant absence in its linebacker room.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 4 • 10:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Seahawks place rookie RB Jadarian Price on Injured Reserve

A brutal setback for Seattle's top pick from the 2026 NFL draft

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 3 • 4:44 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Patrick Mahomes Just Revealed His Plans for Monday Night

Patrick Mahomes looks ready to go. Nine months after tearing the ACL and LCL in his left knee , Mahomes is expected to start Monday night when the Chiefs open their season against the Denver Broncos. Andy Reid said Mahomes will “most likely” start barring an unexpected setback. And the latest injury report makes that…

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 11 • 2:51 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Venable’s gaffe keys 8-2 Chisox setback

Ensuing chaos helps Cleveland dominate Chicago thanks to … Angel Martínez?

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 7 • 11:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Missouri supreme court throws out new congressional maps backed by Trump

Setback for Republicans in redistricting battle as court orders forbids maps from being used in November elections

theguardian.com logo
Sep 3 • 6:38 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
South Africa’s ‘manganese queen’ suffers fresh court setback in $530 million debt battle

South Africa’s “manganese queen” Daphne Mashile-Nkosi has suffered a court setback in Kalagadi Manganese’s $530 million dispute with state lender IDC

africa.businessinsider.com logo
Aug 26 • 11:00 PM EDT • Business • africa.businessinsider.com
Dejan Kulusevski shares heartbreaking admission after making ‘impossible’ injury comeback

Surgery on his right patella in May last year was followed by multiple setbacks

sports.yahoo.com logo
Oct 20 • 8:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The business of Otis elevators

Elevator giant Otis makes most of its profits from servicing elevators, not building new ones. The business hinges on long-term stability, but its stock has fallen over the past year due to setbacks in its service business and investors chasing the AI trade. Watch the video to learn more about how the company is trying to win back Wall Street.

cnbc.com logo
Aug 8 • 7:55 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Even as Trump’s Standing Slips, He Slingshots Darline Graham to Victory

After facing low approval ratings and endorsement setbacks, the president made a show of force in lifting Darline Graham to the Republican nomination for Senate in South Carolina.

nytimes.com logo
Aug 26 • 5:04 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Klopp accepts responsibility as Germany suffer Greece defeat

Jürgen Klopp admitted Germany’s defeat by Greece was partly down to his own decisions, but insisted the setback would provide useful information as he continues to rebuild the national team.Germany...

sports.yahoo.com logo
Sep 28 • 8:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s request to use congressional map with extra GOP seat

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied Missouri’s request to use a congressional map for the November midterm election that would have given Republicans a chance to flip a seat, a rare setback for the GOP’s effort to keep control of the House next year by eking out an advantage from its political boundaries.

cnn.com logo
Sep 8 • 5:35 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Collector says $130K in vintage collectibles stolen from Corona storage unit

A vintage collectibles dealer says approximately $130,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a storage unit in Corona, dealing a major setback to his business.

abc7.com logo
Sep 19 • 12:41 PM EDT • Business • abc7.com
Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Announces Honest CTE Health Update After Admitting Concussion Concerns Still Linger

Once considered one of the toughest quarterbacks in Dallas Cowboys history, Troy Aikman has long been questioned about whether his health has taken setbacks because of the sport. With more cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) coming to light, Aikman was asked about his concerns.

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com