President Trump Delays 50% EU Tariffs Until July 9 Following Call With EU Commission President

May 26, 2025 President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has agreed to postpone a planned 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9, following what he described as a “very nice call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking to reporters at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey, Trump said von […]

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Argentina Approves $2.5 Billion Rio Tinto Lithium Project to Boost Global Battery Supply

Argentina has approved a $2.5 billion investment by Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto to expand its Rincon lithium project in the country’s Salta province. This marks the first project sanctioned under Argentina’s new Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), introduced to attract foreign capital into the mining sector. (Buenos Aires Times, Rio Tinto) Project Overview […]

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Montana Becomes First State to Close the Law Enforcement Data Broker Loophole

Montana has done something that many states and the United States Congress have debated but failed to do: it has just enacted the first attempt to close the dreaded, invasive, unconstitutional, but easily fixed “data broker loophole.” This is a very good step in the right direction because right now, across the country, law enforcement […]

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Uganda Discovers Gold Deposits Valued Over $12 Trillion, Signaling Economic Transformation

Uganda has announced the discovery of approximately 31 million metric tons of gold ore, estimated to be worth over $12 trillion. This significant find is poised to transform the nation’s economic landscape, attracting global attention and investment. Strategic Investment by Wagagai Mining To harness this newfound resource, the Ugandan government has partnered with Wagagai Mining […]

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Strategic Jurisdiction Selection: Unlocking Startup Potential Amid Licensing & Regulatory Constraints

Introduction For early-stage startups, securing funding, navigating regulations, and obtaining essential business licenses can be daunting. While larger corporations often have the financial strength to absorb high licensing fees and bureaucratic complexities, startups with limited resources must be strategic about where and how they establish operations. Contrary to misconceptions, many low-tax jurisdictions, often perceived negatively, […]

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EFF to California Lawmakers: There’s a Better Way to Help Young People Online

We’ve covered a lot of federal and state proposals that badly miss the mark when attempting to grapple with protecting young people’s safety online. These include bills that threaten to cut young people off from vital information, infringe on their First Amendment rights to speak for themselves, subject them (and adults) to invasive and insecure […]

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Constant Drive for Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving

Entrepreneurs are not just business owners; they are visionaries, risk-takers, and problem solvers. Their minds are often in perpetual motion, generating ideas, analyzing problems, and seeking solutions. At the core of entrepreneurship is an unrelenting drive to innovate, create value, and navigate obstacles, both foreseen and unforeseen. Innovation and Creativity: The Heart of Entrepreneurship Innovation […]

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Economic Fallout from the U.S.-China Trade War: 65% Drop in U.S. Ocean Freight Bookings

The economic consequences of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China are beginning to take a visible toll on global trade patterns. According to recent reports, U.S. ocean freight bookings from China had plummeted by nearly 65 percent before this week’s announcement regarding tariff reductions. This dramatic decline underscores the growing economic […]

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The Kids Online Safety Act Will Make the Internet Worse for Everyone

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is back in the Senate. Sponsors are claiming—again—that the latest version won’t censor online content. It isn’t true. This bill still sets up a censorship regime disguised as a “duty of care,” and it will do what previous versions threatened: suppress lawful, important speech online, especially for young people. […]

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Qatar Airways Group Reports Record $2.15 Billion Profit for Fiscal Year

Doha, 20 May 2025 – Qatar Airways Group announced on Monday a record profit of $2.15 billion for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, driven by strong passenger demand and continued recovery in global air travel. The state-owned aviation group reported total revenues of $23.4 billion, up from $22.1 billion in the previous fiscal […]

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