France is making a big move. They want to charge tech giants more money. Lawmakers just voted to increase the tax on companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook. This tax could go from 3% to 6%. It's part of their plan for the budget in 2026. This isn't just about money. It's about power. Big tech
A former sheriff and two others are set to face federal court this week. Chuck Wright, the ex-sheriff, along with Amos Durham, a former chaplain, and Lawson Berry Watson, a former employee, have court appearances scheduled. Wright is one of many sheriffs in South Carolina to face criminal charges re
In a recent chat on CBS News, a key figure mentioned that the U. S. and China are making progress in their trade talks. The big news is that China is expected to start buying a lot of soybeans from the U. S. again. This is good news for American farmers who have been struggling lately. The talks be
Trade talks between China and the U. S. have taken a step forward. Both sides have agreed on a basic plan for a deal. This includes talks about tariffs and other trade issues. The talks happened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was during a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. U. S
President Trump kicked off his Asia tour in Malaysia with a grand entrance. He stepped off the plane in Kuala Lumpur to a lively welcome, complete with drummers and cheering crowds. This was not just a simple arrival; it was a show. Trump seemed to enjoy the spotlight, waving and smiling as he made
A recent dispute between the U. S. and Canada has taken an unexpected turn. It all started with a TV ad from Ontario that used a clip of former President Ronald Reagan speaking out against tariffs. The U. S. president took issue with the ad, calling it "fraudulent" and decided to raise tariffs on Ca
China is playing a dangerous game with rare earth exports. The country has been tightening controls on these critical minerals, which are essential for many industries. This move has not gone unnoticed or unchallenged. The U. S. and China have been in talks, but China seems unwilling to back down.
In a bid to prevent their trade war from heating up, the U. S. and China are set to hold crucial talks in Kuala Lumpur. The meeting, happening on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, aims to smooth things over before a potential sit-down between Presidents Trump and Xi next week. The tension kicked o
Coffee lovers in the U. S. are feeling the pinch. Prices for ground coffee have shot up. In September, the average cost hit $9. 14 per pound. That's a 3% jump from August and a whopping 41% increase from September 2024. This trend isn't just about coffee. Overall food prices have also risen by 3% co
General Motors (GM) recently let go of over 200 salaried employees, mainly from its Technical Center in Warren. This move came just days after the company raised its profit expectations for the year, which led to a significant boost in its stock prices. The company stated that these job cuts were du
