Category: Business

Another federal appeals court has ruled on controversial geofence warrants—sort of. Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit sitting en banc issued a single sentence opinion affirming the lower court opinion in United States v. Chatrie. The practical outcome of this sentence is clear: the evidence collected from a geofence warrant […]

Startups play a critical role in driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering economic growth. However, a sharp decline in startup funding globally has raised concerns about the long-term impact on economic dynamism. In 2023, global startup investment fell to $285 billion, a staggering $177 billion decline from 2022’s $462 billion. This downturn has created ripple […]

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed criticism that the newly signed UK-India trade agreement unfairly benefits Indian workers, calling the claims “incoherent nonsense”. The deal, announced on May 7, includes tariff reductions on British exports to India and a temporary exemption for some short-term Indian workers from paying into Britain’s social security system for […]

After months of economic tensions, the United States and China are set to hold high-level trade negotiations this weekend in Switzerland. The talks, confirmed by both the Chinese Commerce Ministry and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will be led by Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Tariff War and Economic Strain The discussions come […]

With its tariffs policies, the administration of US president Donald Trump aims to correct the country’s persistent goods trade deficit. The president has argued that the US has been “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered” by other countries. Trump feels it is now America’s “turn to prosper” – and he has the film and TV industries […]

The law enforcement arm of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) recently joined a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) task force geared towards finding and deporting immigrants, according to a report from the Washington Post. Now, immigration officials want two sets of data from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). First, they want access to […]

MUNICH, April 26, 2025 — A recent data-driven report from familyofficehub.io reveals that real estate remains a top investment priority for the world’s wealthiest families, with 52.7% of single family offices globally allocating capital to the sector. The findings are based on an extensive analysis of 2,079 single family offices listed in familyofficehub.io’s database of […]

In a major shake-up for the UK’s food delivery industry, US-based DoorDash has agreed to acquire Deliveroo in a £2.9 billion deal. The merger will create a global powerhouse, operating in over 40 countries and serving 50 million customers per month. Strategic Expansion and Market Impact The acquisition strengthens DoorDash’s foothold in Europe, positioning it […]

The UK government is considering expanding its sugar tax on fizzy drinks to include milkshakes and other sweetened beverages, as part of new proposals announced in April 2025. The Treasury confirmed it plans to move forward not only with broadening the tax but also with lowering the sugar threshold that triggers it from 5g to […]

Boston, MA – April 2025 — A certified public accountant from Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, has agreed to plead guilty in federal court for her role in a wide-ranging bank fraud scheme that led to more than $19 million in losses to lenders through falsified real estate documents. Christine Gendron, 59, has agreed to plead guilty […]