The European Commission (EC) has received 76 expressions of interest from stakeholders across 16 EU member states to participate in the development of AI gigafactories—substantially exceeding expectations. Although the Commission did not disclose the identities of respondents due to confidentiality, submissions came from a wide range of stakeholders, including European and global technology firms, data […]
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28 June 2025 – The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has approved Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, following a settlement requiring HPE to divest part of its networking business to preserve market competition. Under the agreement, HPE must sell its Instant On wireless LAN (WLAN) campus and branch network switching […]
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Tokyo, 1 July 2025 – Taoiseach Micheál Martin begins a four-day official visit to Japan today, focusing on strengthening Ireland–Japan bilateral relations, trade, and cultural cooperation. During his time in Tokyo, the Taoiseach will meet with Prime Minister Ishiba to advance the 2022 Joint Leaders’ Statement and discuss shared global priorities. He will also officially […]
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Elizabeth Gutfahr Ordered to Pay Over $51 Million in Restitution TUCSON, Ariz. – Elizabeth Gutfahr, 63, of Rio Rico, Arizona, was sentenced on June 23, 2025, to 10 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for embezzling over $38 million in public funds during her tenure as Santa Cruz County Treasurer. […]
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Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary TD has expressed concern over announced job losses at Intel and confirmed that a range of social protection supports will be made available to affected workers. “My immediate thoughts are with the employees and their families facing this difficult situation,” Minister Calleary said. “My Department is engaging with Intel […]
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Dublin – 30 June 2025 – Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has confirmed the continued necessity of Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) following the publication of its third statutory review under Section 24 of the HBFI Act. The review assessed HBFI’s relevance in today’s market conditions and its effectiveness in fulfilling its mandate to support […]
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Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, High Commissioner Volker Türk asked Member States whether enough was being done to protect people from the escalating impacts of climate change. “Are we taking the steps needed to protect people from climate chaos, safeguard their futures and manage natural resources in ways that respect human rights […]
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Atlanta – Home Depot has announced a $5.5 billion acquisition of GMS Inc., a leading specialty building products distributor, through its subsidiary SRS Distribution. The move significantly strengthens Home Depot’s presence in the professional contractor market. The deal is aimed at accelerating Home Depot’s strategy to grow its B2B business, particularly among digital-first professional customers […]
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Berlin – The German government has announced plans to increase defense spending, in part by reducing funding for international development cooperation. The move comes as Germany works to meet its NATO commitment of spending 2% of GDP on defense amid growing global security concerns. To support this shift, the federal budget includes significant cuts to […]
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St. Louis, MO – Ten individuals have been indicted in a racketeering (RICO) conspiracy involving a series of violent crimes and high-value vehicle thefts across eastern Missouri and southern Illinois, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced. Dubbed “the Strikers,” the group is accused of burglarizing nearly 20 auto dealerships between […]
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