Hate hidden hotel fees? In California, they’re about to be illegal
If you’re making travel plans for summer or fall, brace yourself for a jump in some advertised prices — which is, believe it or not,…
Malaysia to join BRICS, China’s Xi an ‘outstanding leader’, Anwar says | Business and Economy
Malaysian leader criticises ‘Western narrative’ around Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel. Malaysia is planning to join the BRICS grouping of emerging economies, the Southeast…
China launches anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports | Business and Economy News
China’s probe into EU pork comes in retaliation to the bloc’s decision last week to add additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. China has opened…
DOJ files lawsuit against Adobe, company executives for allegedly hiding fees ‘for years’
June 17 (UPI) -- The federal government on Monday announced a civil enforcement lawsuit against software company Adobe and two company executives for alleged violations…
Adidas probes alleged ‘large-scale bribery’ by staff in China: Report | Business and Economy News
Complaint includes allegations that a senior manager received real estate and ‘millions in cash from suppliers’. International apparel brand Adidas has launched an inquiry into…
Business Chiefs Want More on Housing and Tax From UK Election
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessWith less than three weeks to go until Britain’s general election, the Tories and Labour have put their policy cards on the…
Working in ‘hellfire’: Gig workers bear the brunt of India’s heatwave | Business and Economy News
New Delhi, India – Every morning before stepping out of his rented accommodation in New Delhi, India, gig worker Aman fills three plastic bottles with…
G7 leaders agree to $50bn loan for Ukraine at annual summit | Business and Economy News
G7 nations have agreed upon a $50bn deal to fund Ukraine through profits on frozen Russian assets, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said. “I…
How can Europe become more competitive? | Business and Economy
Dubbed a ‘competitiveness crisis’, the EU’s investment, income and productivity are lagging behind the US and China. Struggling with slow growth, weak productivity and changing…
‘Meloni wants to present Italy as the new European face in Africa’ | Business and Economy News
Bari, Italy – Africa is set to be high on Italy’s agenda this year at the Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ meeting, as Prime Minister…
UK’s Starmer says ‘wealth creation’ top priority in pitch to voters | Business and Economy News
Labour Party leader rules out any rise in income tax, for national insurance or VAT. The UK’s opposition leader Keir Starmer has pledged to make…
Southern Baptists reject ban on women pastors, elect new president
June 12 (UPI) -- The Southern Baptist Convention on Wednesday voted against a proposed church constitutional amendment to restrict women serving in pastoral capacities. On…
How can Europe become more competitive? | Business and Economy
Dubbed a ‘competitiveness crisis’, the EU’s investment, income and productivity are lagging behind the US and China. Struggling with slow growth, weak productivity and changing…
Dongara residents ‘left in dark’ on day six of Telstra mobile outage, with safety concerns and loss of business sales
In short: Dongara and Port Denison residents have experienced almost a week without Telstra mobile coverage. A Telstra spokesperson said the outage was caused by a…
Bill Gates says Wyoming nuclear reactor to be ‘most advanced nuclear facility’ on Earth
1 of 2 | A digital rendering of the Natrium Advanced Reactor Demonstration Project illustrates how the new site being constructed in Wyoming will appear…
Low demand forces GM to trim EV production target
U.S. Ambassador Charles Rivkin gets into a new Chevrolet Volt in Paris in 2011, when it was introduced there. GM is lowering its 2024 EV…
Banana giant must compensate victims of Colombian paramilitary: US court | Business and Economy News
Surviving family members awarded $38.3m after Chiquita found liable for funding armed group that killed their relatives. A court in the United States has ordered…
Apple announces new features, operating systems that more fully employ AI
1 of 3 | Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday speaks during the 2024 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on the campus of Apple Park in…
Analysts react to European election results and Macron’s surprise move
European assets face a risk-off session post-weekend's parliamentary elections. The euro saw the worst two-day performance against the dollar since February 2023. All European indices…
Business couple spend a decade 'working from motorhome' on 90,000 mile adventure
Karen, 56, and Myles Davies, 57, - aka The Motoroamers - have been travelling in their motorhome for nine years and have visited 27 countries…