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Irish government reveals how Apple tax windfall will be spent

What the Irish government will do with Apple tax windfall

Ava Stringer

The Irish administration has revealed its plans for distributing the multi-billion-euro tax windfall obtained from Apple, an outcome of significant controversy that has attracted worldwide attention. The money, originating from…

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Why theme parks like Legoland are central to China’s spending push

Ava Stringer

The text initiatives for boosting internal consumption and rejuvenating the services industry in China emphasize a somewhat surprising driver of economic boost: amusement parks. Including international giants such as Legoland…

Beef prices are the new egg prices. They’re soaring

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Beef prices are the new egg prices. What’s driving them soaring

Ava Stringer

Grocery shoppers are facing sticker shock once again—this time not in the egg aisle, but at the meat counter. Beef prices have seen a significant jump in recent months, adding…

Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns

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Future pensioners to face reduced benefits, government warns

Ava Stringer

The financial future of the next generation of pensioners may not be as secure as it once appeared. According to recent government assessments, individuals retiring in the coming decades are…

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Ryanair plans bigger bonuses for flagging oversized bags

Ava Stringer

Ryanair, the largest low-cost airline in Europe, is said to be considering modifications to its internal incentive program that may result in ground personnel earning larger bonuses for spotting passengers…

China blocks Wells Fargo banker from leaving due to 'criminal case'

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China stops Wells Fargo banker from exiting country over ‘criminal case’

Ava Stringer

A senior banker working with Wells Fargo has been banned from departing mainland China as officials conduct an investigation linked to an ongoing criminal matter. Sources knowledgeable about the situation…

‘Crypto week’ is a turning point, for better or worse

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How ‘Crypto week’ is shaping the future—for better or worse

Ava Stringer

During a crucial period for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States, legislators in Washington advanced a set of significant legislative measures intended to outline the regulatory framework for digital assets.…

Comcast’s Peacock to raise streaming prices next week and introduce new streamlined tier

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Price hike coming to Comcast’s Peacock next week alongside new streamlined tier

Ava Stringer

Peacock is modifying its pricing and experimenting with a new subscription model as it continues to refine its services in the dynamic digital entertainment sector. Starting July 23, the prices…

US safety commissioners blast Trump appointee’s delay of ruling on water beads

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Trump appointee’s hold on water beads ruling sparks backlash from US safety commissioners

Ava Stringer

There is growing unrest inside the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to a contentious postponement in the completion of guidelines concerning water beads—tiny, vividly colored polymer spheres that…