Trump’s Tariffs Are Sending Some Companies Back to China
For some U.S. brands seeking a location for their factories, the economic logic is once again pointing to China.
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The EU has fined Google a billion dollars for ignoring competition rules – but will it have any effect?
The European Commission’s decision to fine Google €890 million (US$1 billion) for failing to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act sounds like a significant financial and political intervention against one of the world’s largest technology companies.
When England crashes out of a football tournament, the stock market takes a dive
On July 15 2026, England were just five tantalising minutes away from their first men’s World Cup final since 1966. But that was before Argentina scored two goals to claim victory in stoppage time.
The next morning, the professional reputation of England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel had taken quite a hit. So too had the London stock market, which dipped by 0.5% shortly after opening.
Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need
A new policy could deny an immigration application based on the use of government benefits by a close relative. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images PlusImagine this scenario: It is 2023, and a woman we’ll call Jessica and her husband, Pedro, make the difficult decision to leave Venezuela for the United States after they become targets of political repression. Soon after their arrival, they apply for asylum.
Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap
Reducing the administrative and regulatory costs associated with building affordable housing can increase the housing supply in Colorado. Helen H.
Taylor Swift’s wedding was a clear display of the musician’s huge power and influence
A.PAES/ShutterstockTaylor Swift getting married to Travis Kelce in New York this summer could easily be described as the ultimate celebrity event. There was hype, intrigue, tight media control and plenty of global attention.
Some described it as being the US’s version of a royal wedding. But there is a key difference.
A Global Economy Jolted by an Oil Shock Now Gets a Tariff Reminder
Tariffs are back, but this time there is a war in the Persian Gulf and oil has hit $100 a barrel.
Trump Administration Imposed New Tariffs of Around 10% on Over 80 Nations
The administration launched new duties tied to countries’ imports of goods made with forced labor, replacing a 10 percent tariff immediately after it expired.
Trump’s Section 301 Tariffs: Map of Countries Targeted With New Rates
The president has unveiled a complicated system to forge ahead with his trade war, after the Supreme Court struck down his original levies.
A sweary boss might make you work harder (or want to quit)
Some people love to swear. In the workplace, some of those people might be in charge.
You may have worked with one (or be one) yourself. The team leader who likes to pepper a pep talk with spicy language, or the manager who uses swear words to express themselves in the clearest possible terms.
How colleagues respond to colourful language varies. Some might enjoy it, while others are unbothered. It can also be considered a sign of poor leadership, unprofessional – and simply unnecessary.
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