EU opens new probe into TikTok data transfer to China
An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy said Thursday it had launched an investigation into TikTok over the transfer of European users’ personal data to servers in China. TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($620 million) in May by the Data Protection Commission over sending personal data to China, though the Chinese social […]
Asian markets on course to end week on a positive note
Asian markets headed into the weekend on a broadly positive note Friday, as investors took up New York’s latest record highs sparked by healthy US retail data and upbeat earnings from some of Wall Street’s big names. The readings helped divert attention away from Donald Trump’s tariffs saga, with dozens of countries yet to cut […]
Enrique Rodríguez’s Journey: Rebuilding Success and Empowering Others in the USA
Enrique Rodríguez, a name synonymous with tenacity and entrepreneurial vision, is the driving force behind a successful automotive services conglomerate and innovative ventures in the food and wellness sectors. Enrique’s automotive business primarily focuses on providing services for major car dealerships in Miami, including GPS tracking, car washing, and window tinting. Beyond this, Enrique is […]
Daniel Velasco and Punto44: The Agency Breaking Boundaries in Electronic Music
Finding a space of his own in the music industry can be complicated, but for Daniel Velasco, founder of Punto44, it was a matter of vision and necessity. In his words, “I saw an opportunity to offer an innovative approach that combines experience, technology, and a global vision, supporting artists to grow internationally.“ The idea […]
Trump unveils investments to power AI boom
US President Donald Trump went to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to announce $92 billion in energy and infrastructure deals intended to meet big tech’s soaring demand for electricity to fuel the AI boom. Trump made the announcement at the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University, with much of the talk about beating […]
From Puebla to the World: Estambres Karina, the Brand that Challenges Prejudices and the Knitting Community with Purpose and Passion
Founded in 1986, Estambres Karina was born from Eloy Cepeda Arvizu’s deep love for tradition and family. Inspired by his mother’s small yarn shop in Puebla, Eloy opened a local store to supply knitting and embroidery materials, supporting small businesses in the region. What began as a way to help her, grew into a mission […]
Starbucks receives bids for stake in China business: US media
Starbucks has received around 30 offers from investment firms seeking a stake in the company’s China business, US media reported Wednesday. The coffee chain’s China business, its second biggest after its US operation, drew non-binding offers from a mix of Chinese and foreign private equity firms valuing the enterprise at between $5 and $10 billion, […]
New vaccine against the Nipah virus
ChAdOx1 NipahB vaccine candidate – developed by scientists at the University of Oxford – has been granted access to the PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) scheme by the European Medicines Agency. Oxford is the first UK academic institution to be awarded this designation. Nipah virus is a deadly disease recognised by the World Health Organization as a research […]
Beyond Staffing: Kelli Christina’s Crusade for Ethical Business and Author Advocacy
Kelli Dennehey Christina, widely known as Kelli Christina, is a multifaceted professional with a remarkable 30-year career spanning the hospitality and medical staffing industries. She is the owner of KD-Staffing and author of two books, including the international bestseller “Riding the Executive Roller Coaster-Medical Staffing Cases.” KD-Staffing, founded in 2007, is a contingency staffing firm […]
U.S. trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
The US trade deficit widened more than expected in May, with both imports and exports declining as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent shock waves through the economy and snagged supply chains. Trade data published Thursday showed the world’s biggest economy logged an overall trade gap of $71.5 billion, in the month after Trump imposed […]