The UK competition watchdog has opened a new investigation into how Microsoft sells its office tools to companies. The probe, called an SMS investigation, will look at how the firm licenses software like Windows, Word, Excel and Teams. More than half a million UK firms and government bodies re
A week after Britain’s Prime Minister told the armed forces it could board Russian ships that violate sanctions, data shows at least 25 of those vessels still travel through UK coastal waters. The move was meant to push the ships onto longer routes, but the numbers have not dropped. The UK has list
The case of a former teacher from Granite Hills High School has taken an unexpected turn after an appellate court decided to overturn some of his convictions. Gerald Lopez, who had worked as an English teacher and coach, was arrested in 2022 when a mother found texts linking her 17‑year‑old daughter
The Seventh Circuit court said the IRS can pursue a civil claim against a person who has already been found guilty of a federal tax crime. The decision follows a Tax Court ruling that allowed the agency to collect $371 million from former tax lawyer Paul Daugerdas under Section 6201(a)(4)(A) of the
In times when everything feels shaky, leaders have a bigger job than before. They must decide fast and give people a sense of steadiness, but their words can be misread. A quick call to action that is meant to focus a team might feel like extra pressure. Tightening checks on work can reduce risk but
The big tech names that once lifted U. S. stocks are now falling, and this shift could hurt the whole market. Investors used to buy companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft because they keep earning a lot of money and have strong balance sheets. But the recent fighting in Iran has shaken con
Bella Pires lit up the scoreboard for Weymouth High, hitting a home run, a double and drawing two walks while driving in five runs. Her performance helped the Wildcats defeat Pembroke with a final score of 18‑8 on March 30. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed also shone for the Wildcats, each collectin
In Illinois, people can place bets on most sports online. But there is one big exception: the state’s own college basketball teams are off limits for wagering. The law says you cannot bet on any in‑state NCAA school, no matter the game or championship. So when Illinois’ University of Illino
Venu Holding Corporation, a company that builds and runs live music venues across the United States, has appointed Sarah Rothschild as its new senior vice president of strategic finance and investor relations. The move comes after Venu announced that the Colorado‑based firm would bring in Rothsch
The National Football League has decided that the city known for its bright lights and casinos will welcome football’s biggest night once more, this time in 2029. This decision follows the excitement that surrounded the first Super Bowl held there two years ago, when the Raiders’ home field was turn
