The union representing over 30,000 striking Boeing workers has announced that its members are “not interested” in the aviation giant’s latest pay offer, further extending the labor dispute. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) shared the results of a member survey on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, stating that…
In an age where concert ticket prices rival the cost of high-end electronics, music enthusiasts are grappling with a landscape where attending a live show feels increasingly unaffordable. With artists like Oasis returning to Wembley Stadium, ticket prices have surged dramatically. The last time Oasis performed at this iconic venue in 2009, standing tickets were…
In a significant ruling, a German court has found that Amazon has been using Nokia’s patented video technologies without proper licensing, marking a crucial development in a broader legal battle between the two companies. Nokia, the Finnish telecoms giant and key patent holder in the technology sector, said on Friday that the Munich Regional Court…
Despite ongoing tensions between Russia and the West, demand for the new iPhone in Russia is reportedly 15% higher than for its predecessor, according to a reseller. This surge in interest comes despite the phone being at least 50% more expensive than in Western markets. The iPhones are being sold through “parallel” imports, a practice…
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been embroiled in legal battles for years over allegations that its talc-based products, including its iconic baby powder, caused cancer due to contamination with asbestos. On Friday, a J&J subsidiary, Red River Talc, filed for bankruptcy for the third time, marking the latest development in the company’s ongoing effort to…
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are becoming a focal point of monetary policy and financial innovation worldwide, with 134 countries—representing 98% of the global economy—exploring digital versions of their currencies. Recent research from the Atlantic Council highlights that nearly half of these nations are at an advanced stage of development, with early adopters like China,…
Peter Sands, the head of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, recently emphasized the intertwined nature of climate change, conflict, and public health during a speech in London. His comments come ahead of the release of the Global Fund’s 2024 report, which reviews its activities from the previous year and outlines progress…
Europe’s second-highest court largely upheld an EU antitrust fine against U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm on Wednesday, while slightly reducing the penalty from 242 million euros to 238.7 million euros ($265.5 million). The European Commission initially imposed the fine in 2019, accusing Qualcomm of engaging in predatory pricing practices to stifle competition, specifically targeting British phone software…
Japan’s recent celebration of Respect for the Aged Day brought a sobering reminder of the country’s rapidly aging population. The holiday, intended to honor the elderly, underscores a growing demographic crisis that threatens the future of the Japanese economy. Government data released ahead of the holiday revealed that Japan’s population aged 65 and over has…
On Sunday, the United States was once again confronted with the troubling reality of political violence as an apparent assassination attempt was thwarted against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The incident, which occurred while Trump was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida, underscored the escalating risks faced by presidential candidates amid a…
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