Capital Markets Union best route to rival US IRA, Michel says as Letta outlines sweeping financial sector plan
European Council president Charles Michel said on Wednesday (17 April) that Europe’s answer to the US’s multibillion green subsidy programme should be to deepen its single market for financial capital.…
French-born boss of AstraZeneca named highest-paid CEO in Britain
Pascal Soriot headed a list of top earners compiled by the High Pay Centre, with bosses of Rolls Royce and HSBC also included in the top 10. The CEOs of…
From Biden to Gabbard, here’s what Harris’ past debates show before a faceoff with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has repeatedly taunted her opponent’s seeming reluctance to debate, telling a series of raucous audiences about Donald Trump’s criticisms of her: “As the…
Do you know why sea water is salty?
Seawater is salty because it contains a high concentration of dissolved mineral salts deposited in the rivers that flow into the oceans and seas. To be more precise, 1 liter…
Boeing to change design to prevent future 737 MAX 9 door panel blowouts
Boeing is working on design changes ‘that will allow the door plug to not be closed’ until it’s firmly secured, it said. Boeing has said it plans to make design…
Which European cities have the longest-serving CEOs?
A recent study has looked at which cities and countries across the world have the longest-serving CEOs. Seven European cities are in the top 20. A chief executive officer (CEO)…
Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and declared, “Thank you for bringing…
UK competition authority launches merger inquiry into Amazon-Anthropic partnership
The UK’s competition watchdog has formally opened an investigation into the merger between Amazon and AI company Anthropic, a statement released on Thursday (8 August) reads. Amazon has invested at…
From OnlyFans to haircare: Which Paris Olympics athletes have a side hustle?
OnlyFans has picked up in recent years as an additional source of income for sportsmen, with many Olympians creating their profile on the paid-subscription platform. Sometimes it’s about making ends…
Siemens beats profit estimates on strong demand for electrification
The German tech giant reported a profit that was 11% higher than that recorded in the same period last year. Siemens announced on Thursday that it had made an industrial…