Category: Business

As politicians around the world scramble to respond to US “liberation day” tariffs, consumers have also begun flexing their muscles. “Boycott USA” messages and searches have been trending on social media and search engines, with users sharing advice on brands and products to avoid. Even before Donald Trump announced across-the-board tariffs, there had been protests […]

Technologists play a huge role in building alternative tools and resources when our right to privacy and security are undermined by governments and major corporations. This direct resistance ensures that even in the face of powerful adversaries, communities can find some safety and autonomy through community-built tools. One of the most renowned names in this […]

The United States is today sanctioning six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE, and China that have been involved in the procurement of key components on behalf of entities connected to Iran’s UAV and ballistic missile programs. Today’s action is a part of President Trump’s maximum pressure campaign on the Iranian regime, […]

Fast fashion is booming, but so is its environmental toll. With up to 10% of global carbon emissions linked to the industry, the over-consumption of cheap clothing has made sustainability campaigns more vital than ever. Yet, even as awareness of fast fashion’s environmental harm grows, many consumers remain resistant to changing their shopping habits. My […]

Iberdrola is a global leader in energy that employs over 41 000 people and collaborates with more than 22 000 suppliers worldwide. The company operates extensive electricity infrastructure with over 400 000 substations across the US, Brazil, the UK, and Spain. It also maintains more than 260 000 km of power lines in Spain alone. […]

EFF has joined the American Civil Liberties Union and other legal advocacy organizations across the ideological spectrum in filing an amicus brief asking a federal judge to strike down President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie for its past work on voting rights lawsuits and its representation of the President’s prior political […]

In response to the recent imposition of 20% tariffs by the US on EU exports, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris, chaired a special meeting of the Government’s Trade Forum. The forum, which brings together government ministers, business leaders, and other key stakeholders, focused on Ireland’s strategy to counter the impact […]

Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are reportedly in advanced talks to establish a joint venture (JV) focused on operating Intel’s domestic production facilities in the United States. TSMC is expected to hold a minority 20% stake, while Intel, along with other US chipmakers, will control the majority. This collaboration is designed to allow […]

Intelsat has clinched a significant 12-month contract with the US Space Force, ensuring global satellite connectivity for the Department of Defense’s maritime operations. This deal, which was announced as part of the US government’s growing reliance on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite solutions, promises to provide critical bandwidth, equipment, and services to military users at […]

Donald Trump has always talked about how much he likes tariffs. And on April 2 2025, he showed that he meant it. For the president it was “liberation day”, but for his fellow world leaders it was a tense wait to see what percentage figure would be attached to their country’s vital exports. Those tariff […]