Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes
European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate. Source link
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David Benavidez says he can KO world champion who has never been knocked down
David Benavidez steps up to the cruiserweight division in a daring challenge against unified champion, Gilberto Ramirez, on Saturday night. However, there is a different world champion that ‘The Mexican Monster’ is eyeing up, believing he can register a statement stoppage win. Having ruled and campaigned at super-middleweight for the vast majority of his career,…
Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East. Source link
SAP user group slams ‘uncertainty’ in ERP giant’s API policy • The Register
An influential SAP user group has criticized the vendor’s API policy update, saying it lacks clarity and potentially prevents users from starting new projects and innovating on their SAP platforms. AI clause in new SAP API policy has partners worried over lock-in READ MORE The new API policy [PDF], published by the ERP giant last…
The City of London is becoming a seven-day-a-week destination
Weekend footfall in the Square Mile has risen sharply Source link
Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back at Trump for Calling for His Firing Again
President Trump seems determined to get Jimmy Kimmel off the air. First came the pressure applied by Trump administration officials on FCC chairman (and Trump loyalist) Brendan Carr over a crack Kimmel had made on his late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” criticizing the MAGA reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The campaign worked, and Kimmel was…
In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to elections in April. A new government now promises to challenge his hold on power. Source link
The methods and mind of Wrexham’s composed icon Phil Parkinson
They have not always gone their way, but Wrexham are no strangers to crunch moments. And given their astonishing track record of late, why change a winning formula? Following their gut-wrenching 5-4 National League play-off semi-final loss to Grimsby Town at the end of Parkinson’s first season in charge of Wrexham in 2022, the club…
US workers are not keen on Microsoft’s AI • The Register
The Coalition for Fair Software Licensing has published research showing that US workers reckon Microsoft is using its productivity tools to lock their employers into the company’s AI services. Microsoft 365 confirms new premium tier, stuffed with AI and few discounts READ MORE The survey data of more than 1,000 workers – out a day…
Has the City of London finally got its mojo back?
After a dismal few years, things are looking up for Britain’s financial-services sector Source link