A recent ruling from Austria’s Federal Finance Court says that a company’s chief executive can be personally responsible for the firm’s unpaid taxes. The decision came after the business declared insolvency, leaving behind a pile of VAT, corporate income tax, payroll dues and other charges that the
A German tech giant recently faced consequences for sending products to Huawei, a Chinese company restricted by U. S. trade rules. Over four years, subsidiaries of Bosch shipped sensors and phone software worth more than $70 million to Huawei without the proper U. S. approvals. When caught, Bosch ad
Once a leader in nuclear power, New England now has most of its reactors shut down and a strong anti‑nuclear sentiment. Yet all six governors are saying they will look at new reactors, and that shift is surprising. Why the change? Nuclear technology has become safer and cheaper. The region’s power
The United States electric system is in trouble. Because the grid keeps failing, people are paying higher bills. The companies that run the power network see their stock grow as they spend money on repairs, and that makes the bosses of those companies very rich. Investors notice that when a utili
The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to take up a case challenging a New York law that lets the state and even private citizens sue gun companies over public safety risks. The law, passed in 2021, requires gun makers and dealers to take reasonable steps to prevent illegal sales, trafficking,
A lot of people shop at Walmart because it’s affordable. One mom from Greenville didn’t just shop there—she turned her habit into a career. After having three kids and pausing her paralegal job, money was tight. Her husband sold his truck to make ends meet, and savings barely reached four digits. Sh
Mauricio Ruffy, a rising name in the UFC's lightweight division, wasn’t always a household name. Born on June 17, 1996, in Brazil, his journey to the Octagon began like many others—through local training and sheer grit. While details about his early education remain private, it’s clear that his path
Italy just got another player in its political game, and this one could give Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a real headache. General Roberto Vannacci, a former military leader, has launched his own far-right party called Futuro Nazionale. With national elections coming up next year, Vannacci isn’t ju
A 30-year-old woman ended up in hospital with serious arm and leg injuries after a shark bite at Coogee Beach in Sydney on Saturday morning. Bystanders pulled her from the water and gave first aid before emergency crews arrived. The attack added to recent spates of shark encounters along Australia\u
Summer heat is more than just high temperatures—it’s the thick, heavy feeling that sticks to your skin and makes every room feel like a swamp. Humidity above 40% turns a home into an uncomfortable space, and most people respond by blasting the air conditioning. But cooling the air doesn’t just lower
