The recent landmark ruling by the European Union’s top court has mandated that Ireland will receive a significant sum of 13 billion euros in unpaid taxes from Apple. This decision, which the Irish government had been resisting for years, puts the country in a unique and somewhat uncomfortable situation. Following the ruling, Irish lawmakers are
The UK economy showed no signs of growth in July, contrary to the expectations of economists. The Office for National Statistics reported that GDP remained stagnant following the election of the Labour government. This lack of growth for two consecutive months was a surprise to many experts who had predicted a 0.2% expansion. Despite the
During the presidential debate hosted by ABC News, Donald Trump defended his stance on China policy, emphasizing his plans to increase trade duties. He proposed imposing blanket tariffs ranging from 10% to 20% along with additional tariffs of 60% to 100% on Chinese goods. Trump argued that other countries would finally start compensating the United
The popularity of high fat, low carbohydrate diets, such as the keto diet, has been on the rise in recent years. However, a new study from Australia challenges the long-term benefits of these diets, especially for individuals without diabetes. While low-carb meal plans may help with weight management and blood sugar control for some individuals
Pop superstar Taylor Swift recently took to her Instagram account, which boasts over 280 million followers, to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Swift praised Harris for her commitment to fighting for the rights and causes that are important to her, stating that she believes Harris is a steady-handed and gifted leader who can
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is not typically known for generating standing ovations, but the Canadian premiere of Sony’s behind-the-scenes SNL movie, SaturdayNight, seemed to have broken that norm. The audience at the 49th edition of the festival gave an overwhelmingly positive response, with people clapping rhythmically through the end-credits. An industry insider even
The 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris have raised the bar for the upcoming 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Key stakeholders in the event have expressed confidence that the city will be well-equipped to host the Games. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has highlighted the preparations needed in the city for the event, including
Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for both the physical and psychological well-being of affected individuals. In a recent phase IIIa trial known as SCALE Kids, researchers evaluated the efficacy of liraglutide (Saxenda) in combination with lifestyle intervention for reducing body mass index (BMI) in young children with obesity. The results
In recent news, Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio found himself in hot water after sharing a false conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants stealing and eating other people’s pets. This alarming claim was quickly debunked by the police in Springfield, Ohio, who stated that they had no information to support the conspiracy
A recent study conducted by researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia delved into the relationship between coronary artery disease (CAD) and Alzheimer’s disease. The study revealed a significant connection between Alzheimer’s, fats in the blood, and seven characteristics of heart disease. By exploring large genetic datasets, the research team identified shared genes or gene