Why Trump’s plans for tariffs on foreign films probably won’t have a happy ending

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 […]

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No Postal Service Data Sharing to Deport Immigrants

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 […]

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Real Estate Remains Cornerstone of Wealth Strategy for Over Half of Global Single Family Offices

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 […]

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DoorDash Acquires Deliveroo in £2.9bn Deal, ‘to Operate in over 40 Countries while Reshaping UK’s Food Delivery Market

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 […]

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why it’s about innovative approaches to health, not household costs

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 […]

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Massachusetts Woman to Plead Guilty in $19M Real Estate Loan Fraud Scheme Involving Forged Leases and Falsified Rent Rolls

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 […]

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Beware the Bundle: Companies Are Banking on Becoming Your Police Department’s Favorite “Public Safety Technology” Vendor

When your local police department buys one piece of surveillance equipment, you can easily expect that the company that sold it will try to upsell them on additional tools and upgrades.  Axon has been adding AI to its repertoire, and it now features a whole “AI Era” bundle plan. One recent offering is Draft One, […]

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‘Alarming’ slowdown in human development – could AI provide answers?

For several decades, human development indicators showed a steady, upward curve and UN researchers predicted that by 2030, a high level of development would be enjoyed by the global population. Those hopes have been dashed in recent years following a period of exceptional crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic – and progress has stalled across […]

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China has identified how to fight back against Trump’s tariffs, and is not ready to back down

US ports are now starting to see scheduled shipments from China decline as the result of Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese goods. The port of Los Angeles, the biggest port for Chinese goods in the US, is predicting scheduled shipments in early May to be about a third lower than the same time last […]

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Why Donald Trump’s trade tariffs are a threat to global food security

Donald Trump’s tariffs will make many things more expensive for his fellow US citizens. The price of imported cars, building materials and some tech will go up – and so will the cost of the food on American dining tables. The US currently imports around 16% of its food supply, with a large proportion of […]

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