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Poland's border checks: Beginning of the end of Schengen?
When Poland introduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania this week, it wasn't the first time that a Schengen country took such a step. These measures are typically justified as necessary to curb irregular migration, combat human smuggling,...

Poland's new border checks: The beginning of the end of free travel in Europe?
When Poland introduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania this week, it wasn't the first time that a Schengen country took such a step. These measures are typically justified as necessary to curb irregular migration, combat human smuggling,...

Rep. David Kustoff discusses tax bill passage and new appointment
Representative David Kustoff, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for Tennessee’s 8th district since 2017, recently shared updates on his activities and accomplishments through social media. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Kustoff graduated from...

Unlocking the energy supply chain for Vietnamese enterprises
HÀ NỘI — As Việt Nam accelerates its transition toward a low-carbon future, the restructuring of the national energy supply chain is emerging as both a necessity and a strategic opportunity. The rise of decentralised solar farms and smart grids is...

Closed borders, shattered lives : the plight of the people of northern Burundi
SOS Médias Burundi Butanyerera, July 9, 2025 – The prolonged closure of the border between Burundi and Rwanda continues to plunge the border regions of the country’s north into an unprecedented socio-economic crisis. In Bugabira, Ntega, Busoni...

A ‘bottom-up’ movement, Strong Towns, comes to Jefferson County hoping to drive community action
“Bottom up.” “Small bets.” “Incremental development.” “People-centered places.” Those catchphrases, popularized in urban development circles by the national non-profit Strong Towns advocacy organization, made their way to Charles Town last week as...

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Tax Impacts for Businesses
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”)1 into law. Congress passed the OBBBA through budget reconciliation, a special legislative process that allows Congress to advance certain tax, spending,...

Beyond Capital Partners: Driving Sustainable Growth in the DACH Region
09 Jul, 2025 Beyond Capital Partners (BCP), an owner-managed private equity firm based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, exemplifies a commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence. With a focus on ESG-oriented...

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AliExpress strengthens grip on Europe’s e-commerce market
While Temu’s meteoric rise continues to capture headlines across Europe, AliExpress – the international marketplace arm of Alibaba – has been quietly cementing its position as a dominant force in European e-commerce. Despite its launch in 2010, it...
Futures Rise With Trump Tariff Updates, FOMC Minutes On Deck
US equity futures inch higher as the market tries to regain some losses a day after President Donald Trump escalated his trade rhetoric and threatened more charges on copper and pharmaceuticals. Trump also foreshadowed an update to the trade...
Bitcoin Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Market: Bridging the Gap Between Cash and Crypto
The bitcoin automated teller machine (ATM) market includes an increase in the rate of digital currency adoption, particularly in developing economies, growing awareness of the mechanism behind cryptocurrencies, their benefits and risks, and the...

Michigan company to pay $2.4M to settle PPP loan allegations
BATTLE CREEK, MI — A Michigan company received COVID funding it was ineligible to get because of its size, according to federal prosecutors, resulting in an investigation and a hefty payment to resolve the case. Bleistahl North America LP has...

Trump’s reign of terror will now begin in earnest
President Donald Trump’s Republican senators and House members have finally passed his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” That bill will provide more funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Defense, meanwhile cutting...

Not so fast there, Senator | PODIUM
Donald Valdez Imagine for a moment all the bills Congress would pass if they knew nobody was looking. Pet projects, unlimited favors for lobbyists, spending like there’s no tomorrow. It’d be an even bigger free-for-all, no doubt. Thankfully,...

Stanley W. Thompson
October 9, 1934 - July 6, 2025 (age 90) Stanley W. Thompson, 90, passed away peacefully in Ogden, Utah on Sunday, July 6, 2025, with his family at his bedside. Stan was born in Bethesda, Maryland on October 9, 1934, to his parents, Merlin Axel and...
Quality Power and Yash Highvoltage Announce Acquisition of Sukrut Electric
In a significant strategic move, Quality Power Electrical Equipments Ltd. (NSE: QPOWER, BSE: 544367) and Yash Highvoltage Ltd. (BSE – SME: 544310) have jointly announced the signing of a Binding Term Sheet to acquire 100% stake in Sukrut Electric...

Five Caribbean countries to initially benefit from new CCRIF initiative
GEORGETOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) — The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) on Tuesday said it had entered into a partnership with CelsiusPro and its subsidiary, Global Parametrics, to launch two initiatives allowing for the...
Bharat Rising: The story behind income growth of India
India’s impressive growth in household income over the past decade is more than a collection of numbers; it reflects the real experiences of millions of families moving toward brighter futures. This growth spans from busy cities to quiet village...

Kustoff discusses legislative priorities affecting Tennessee's 8th district
Rep. David Kustoff, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 8th District | Official U.S. House headshotRep. David Kustoff, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 8th District | Official U.S. House headshot Rep. David Kustoff, a member of the U.S....