A longtime ally of former President Joe Biden is appearing before House investigators on Thursday, the eighth ex-White House aide to be summoned for Oversight Committee Chair James Comer’s probe. Michael Donilon served as senior advisor to the president for the entirety of Biden’s four-year term. He’s sitting down with House Oversight Committee staff for a closed-door transcribed interview that ...
Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas resigned on Thursday following protests in the country’s capital over investigations into his alleged business dealings. ‘Gintautas Paluckas called me this morning and informed me of his resignation,’ Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda told reporters, according to Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT). Nausėda also said Paluckas made the right choice and welcomed the decision. Nausėda ...
David Inserra Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes. The Trump administration recently announced that it would be sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for his flagrant abuse of due process and censorship of not only countless Brazilians but also American individuals and companies. This comes just a couple of weeks after the Trump administration also revoked the ...
The current business landscape is complex and ever-changing. Buying cycles involve several stakeholders, forcing sales teams to upskill and broaden their expertise in effective tactics. Transitioning from traditional interactions to virtual selling adds another layer of intricacies, demanding digital proficiency and self-initiative. The digital sphere also changes sales operations and customer interactions, highlighting the need for adaptability and the integration ...
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime is set to face a crucial legal test on Thursday morning, just hours before a major wave of new import duties is scheduled to take effect. The case could determine whether the former president’s aggressive trade policy, justified under emergency powers, can legally stand. In an extraordinary full-bench hearing, all 11 judges of the U.S. ...
Adventure tourism includes thrilling pursuits like trekking rugged trails, exploring deep caves, rafting wild rivers, and experiencing safaris in remote wildernesses. These activities attract travellers seeking unique challenges and unforgettable experiences. Beyond the adventure itself, this fast-growing sector significantly impacts emerging markets in various ways. So, let’s explore five ways in which it shapes economies and communities… 1. Boosting Local ...
The British pound is on track for its sharpest monthly decline in almost two years, falling 3.6% against the US dollar in July as the UK currency faces pressure from both economic headwinds and shifting global sentiment. Sterling’s slide is its worst monthly performance since September 2023, when it dropped 3.7%, and comes close to the 4% plunge seen in ...
Britain’s leading retailers have issued a stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, saying that further tax rises in the autumn budget would almost certainly lead to higher shop prices, adding pressure to struggling households and worsening inflation. In a survey of retail industry finance directors published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), two-thirds of respondents said they already expect to ...
President Donald Trump hammered back at former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s warnings about war with the United States, telling the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council to ‘watch his words.’ ‘I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care,’ Trump wrote on TRUTH Social at midnight Thursday. ‘We have ...
Two U.S. judges in separate federal courts scrapped their rulings last week after lawyers alerted them to filings that contained inaccurate case details or seemingly ‘hallucinated’ quotes that misquoted cited cases — the latest in a string of errors that suggest the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal research and submissions. In New Jersey, U.S. District Judge Julien Neals ...