Think of all the times Superman has had to face off against Lex Luthor. Each iteration of the villain has its own unique qualities, but what if one version stands out more than the others? In "Superman & Lois," Lex Luthor is back, and this time, he's got a different backstory and appearance. With Mi
This week, China is putting a new tax on brandy coming from the European Union. Customs officials will start collecting deposits, around 30.6% to 39% of the brandy's value, from companies importing the drink. This change comes after a previous decision in August not to impose any taxes, despite find
The European Union Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled that Meta, formerly known as Facebook, cannot use all personal data obtained from users for targeted advertising without restrictions. This decision follows a long-standing challenge dating back to 2014 and reflects the EU's principle of 'data min
On Friday, the European Union took a significant step in its ongoing investigation into Chinese electric vehicle (EV) subsidies. The EU voted to adopt definitive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This move follows the launch of an anti-subsidy probe back in October 2023, which
The European Union's General Court has been scrutinizing Qualcomm's antitrust practices, and the verdict is in: the tech giant's appeal to have a 242 million euro fine tossed out has been largely rejected. The fine, issued in 2019, was a result of allegations that Qualcomm engaged in "predatory pric
The European Union's General Court has dealt a significant blow to the European Commission's antitrust enforcement by overturning the 1.49 billion euro fine imposed on Google five years ago. The penalty was aimed at the tech giant's online advertising business, specifically targeting its practices o
It's hard to believe it's been five years since Ursula von der Leyen took the reins as European Commission president. In July, she was re-elected for a second term, and with it, she introduced her new top team of 26 nominees, each representing one of the EU's member countries. But who is Ursula von
The recent arrests of three American citizens, including one Navy service member, and two Spanish nationals in Venezuela have sparked a heated debate about the true motives behind the Venezuelan government's actions. On the surface, the claims of a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro may se
The European Union's highest court has delivered a major blow to Apple and Google, ruling against the tech giants in two landmark cases. The decisions, which could lead to billions of euros in penalties, are seen as a significant test of efforts to clamp down on the world's largest technology compa
