LONDON (AP) — A global economic watchdog on Monday proposed an overhaul of international tax rules to make sure big tech companies pay their dues, and warned that failure to adopt it would make the economic recovery from COVID-19 harder. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, which advises […]

PARIS — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to play havoc with travel plans, fashion weeks across the world are developing new formats and cultivating local audiences to ensure their survival in the absence of foreign buyers and editors. While many postponed their latest editions or switched to digital-only showcases, the […]

VENICE, CA — Airbnb, one of the largest short-term rental companies in the world, announced Thursday it will ban all parties and events at its global listings, including capping capacity to 16 people, until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Airbnb stated that starting Friday, the party ban applies to […]

Delays in freeing a mammoth container ship stuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal have highlighted still more pressure points in global trade, a year after supply chains were disrupted by the pandemic. Tugboats and salvage crews took advantage of high tides early Monday to partially refloat the Ever Given, which carries […]

DUBLIN, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Sports Nutrition Foods and Drinks – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global market for Sports Nutrition Foods and Drinks is projected to exceed US$ 90 billion by 2022, driven by the convergence of sports nutritional […]

Share Tweet Share Share Share Email Merchants in retail sectors beyond clothing and footwear are beginning to embrace buy now, pay later (BNPL) options to help consumers pay for items more flexibly. These include home decor, fragrances, pet gear and even food — as well as more whimsical goods. Australia-based […]

Saturday, February 06, 2021 1. Classic Cicely Following Cicely Tyson’s death last week, fans are paying homage by revisiting her most timeless performances. From 1974’s The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman to Roots, Tyson’s roles provided the kind of representation Black women are still fighting for — and the actress displayed a range that most actors can’t approach. Who […]

By PAN PYLAS (AP) — Waning trust in governments and all types of media is threatening to limit the rollout of coronavirus vaccines around the world, particularly in the United States, according to a survey conducted by communications firm Edelman. In an annual assessment on the state of trust in […]

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 21, 2020 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Okta, Inc. OKTA, […]

Cyberpunk 2077, a video game reported to be one of the most expensive ever made, launched worldwide on Thursday after its makers vowed to fix graphics that risk triggering epileptic seizures. Despite a publicity blitz worthy of a Hollywood film, the run-up to the debut has been anything but smooth. […]

While this would seem to put to bed the most gloomy fears that Brexit would forever stunt Britain’s reputation as a place to do business, making sure this success lasts is a delicate balance. For one thing, the prospect of a no-deal Brexit continues to loom large. Founders fear this […]

Open skies: Could a Covid test at the airport free up travel opportunities? (Simon Calder) Few passengers make it as far as the southern extreme of the arrival level at Heathrow Terminal 5. But anyone venturing beyond the traditional meeters’ and greeters’ base camp of Caffe Nero will see a […]