In a precedent-setting ruling, the European Union’s highest court has ordered Apple to pay €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland, resolving a years-long dispute in which Dublin was seeking to avoid collecting the taxes. The ruling puts Ireland in a difficult position, as it now must decide how to allocate this unexpected windfall amidst
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European car manufacturers are facing a multitude of challenges as they strive to transition towards full electrification in the automotive industry. These challenges include limited availability of affordable electric vehicle (EV) models, a slower-than-expected rollout of charging infrastructure, and the potential impact of tariffs on EVs made in China. This article explores the difficulties that
A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to intensify into a tropical storm and potentially evolve into a hurricane as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast later this week. The storm, known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, is currently situated approximately 300 miles south-southeast of the Rio Grande and is tracking in a
In a last-minute move to avoid a potentially costly strike, Boeing has reached a new labor agreement with the union representing around 33,000 of its workers. The deal, which is still pending approval from the workers, includes significant raises, improvements to healthcare and retirement benefits, and a commitment from Boeing to build its next airplane
Former President George W. Bush, known for his involvement in past presidential elections, has made a surprising decision not to endorse a candidate for the upcoming election. This move, confirmed by his office, breaks from the tradition of former presidents publicly supporting candidates within their party. In the context of history, George W. Bush had
The latest report from the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the U.S. economy created slightly fewer jobs than expected in August. Nonfarm payrolls expanded by 142,000 during the month, down from 89,000 in July and below the 161,000 consensus forecast from Dow Jones. This reflects a slowing labor market, indicating potential challenges
Private sector payrolls experienced a significant slowdown in August, with companies adding just 99,000 workers for the month. This marks the weakest pace of job growth in more than three-and-a-half years, indicating a clear deterioration in the labor market. The downward trend in hiring has been evident following the outsized growth seen in the aftermath
Recently, two members of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, have raised concerns regarding the safety practices of “foreign-owned” e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. Their primary focus is on the alleged sale of “deadly baby and toddler products” through these platforms. In a letter sent to the
The U.S. manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown in August, raising concerns about the overall state of the economy. According to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) monthly survey of purchasing managers, only 47.2% reported expansion during the month, falling below the 50% breakeven point for activity. While this was a slight improvement from the previous
A recent panel of Brazil’s federal supreme court justices unanimously voted to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide. This decision comes after Justice Luiz Fux expressed some reservations about a specific measure in the order that allows the court to fine individuals or businesses using “subterfuge,” such as VPNs,