EU Court Delivers Major Blow to Apple Over $14.4 Billion Tax Bill
In a significant ruling, the European Union’s Court of Justice has upheld a 2016 decision, declaring that Apple must pay a €13 billion ($14.4 billion) tax bill in Ireland—a verdict that strengthens the EU’s ongoing crackdown on preferential tax deals…
Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch on Microsoft’s Partnership, AI Regulation, and Europe’s AI Landscape
Mistral AI, the Paris-based AI startup, has become a European champion in the artificial intelligence space, earning recognition as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024. This meteoric rise is partly attributed to the company’s focus on releasing…
New CDC Regulations Simplify Flying With Your Dog Starting August 2024
Flying to the United States with your furry friend just got easier. Beginning August 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement new rules designed to simplify the process for pet owners traveling with dogs from…
Whitmer Disavows ‘Draft Gretch’ Movement and Sends a Stark Warning to Biden
When Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer reached out to a senior official within President Biden’s campaign on a Friday night, her message was crystal clear: she wanted nothing to do with the rising “Draft Gretch” movement. Her name, which had been…
The Calm Before the Swarm: Drone Warfare at Sea in the Missile Age
The U.S. Navy is still far from a revolutionary shift toward a fleet fully integrated with autonomous platforms. While the Navy is exploring the role of unmanned systems in future combat scenarios, the reality is that the transition to a…
Willie Brown on Kamala Harris: “She’ll Deport My Ass”
Since Kamala Harris ascended to the vice presidency, her former boyfriend and political mentor, Willie Brown, has had a go-to line: “She’ll deport my ass.” It’s a phrase he delivers with his signature chuckle, but as time passes, Brown, now…
Canada’s Quiet Concern: Is America Heading Toward Civil War?
As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to meet President Joe Biden at the G7 summit in Italy, it’s unlikely that a serious discussion about the potential for a U.S. civil war will emerge. However, Canada’s government is quietly considering…
Harris Chooses Comfort Food: Will America Bite?
Vice President Kamala Harris made her 2024 campaign debut alongside her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, on Tuesday night. The event wasn’t just a rally but an illustration of why Harris chose Walz to join her ticket. Contrary…
How to Prepare for Tornado Season: Staying Safe in an Active Tornado Year
This year has seen one of the most active tornado seasons in recorded history in the U.S. Between January and June 2024, there were around 1,250 tornadoes, ranking third for the most tornadoes in that period, just behind 2011’s 1,398…
Elon Musk to Relocate X, SpaceX Headquarters to Texas in Bold Move
Elon Musk has announced that both X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX will relocate their headquarters from California to Texas. This decision adds to the billionaire’s ongoing efforts to align with the political right, marking a significant shift away from the…
Musk Relocates X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas, Continuing Shift Toward the Right
Elon Musk has announced plans to relocate the headquarters for both X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX from California to Texas, marking a significant move in his ongoing efforts to align himself with the political right and distance himself from the…
How to Identify Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion: A Life-Saving Guide
This summer, the U.S. has experienced record-breaking temperatures and prolonged heatwaves, pushing tens of millions of residents in the West under excessive heat warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS). As the mercury continues to rise, so do the risks…