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Nbc Newspolitics15 hrs ago
Senate Democrats Seek IRS Confirmation on Trump Family Tax Audits
Senate Democrats on July 16, 2026, sought clarification from the IRS about whether it plans to protect President Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses from tax audits. The request was made public the same day NBC News published its report.
skysports.comworld22 hrs ago
Ghana Mandates Biometric App for National ID Card Verification
All businesses and institutions must now verify the Ghana Card using a mobile app that scans biometric data. The change ends visual checks and photocopies, with fines for violations.
South China Morning Postworld23 hrs ago
Singapore Study Projects S$1.05 Billion Annual Spending Shift to Johor After 2027 Rail Link
A new study estimates Singapore consumers will spend an additional S$1.05 billion yearly in Johor once the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link opens in 2027. The report also projects S$756 million in spending flowing the opposite direction and recommends ways for loca…
world1 day ago
Wildfire Threatens Homes Near Thessaloniki as Greece Expands Satellite and Drone Fire Monitoring
A July 5 wildfire in Oreokastro burned businesses and threatened homes outside Thessaloniki. Greece is deploying thermal-imaging satellites and expanding its drone fleet to improve detection and response to its roughly 10,000 annual fires.
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investopedia.combusiness1 day ago
Lyn Alden raises $40 million to launch permanent capital holding company backed by bitcoin treasury
@BitcoinMagazine reported that Lyn Alden secured $40 million to start ORANGE JUICE, a permanent capital holding company. The firm will hold cash-flowing businesses supported by bitcoin reserves. Alden described the model in a direct statement.
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cnbc.comfinance1 day ago
Bank commits $24 million to Philadelphia shipyard projects
JPMorgan Chase will provide $24 million for a submarine facility and local maritime businesses. The funds form part of a larger financing program focused on defense-related industries.
americanbanker.comfinance2 days ago
Share of inherited U.S. businesses projected to reach 23 percent in 2026, BofA data shows
Bank of America’s Private Bank Study of Wealthy Americans projects that 23 percent of businesses held by wealthy Americans will be inherited this year, compared with 11 percent purchased. The shift reverses the pattern recorded in 2022, when 28 percent of businesses were purchase…
etonline.combusiness4 days ago
U.S. Business Applications Rise 17% in First Half of 2026
Census data show 3.1 million Americans filed to start businesses in the first half of 2026, up from 2.6 million in the same period of 2025. The increase comes as employers added 181,000 jobs and amid rising use of side hustles and AI tools.
wealthmanagement.comworld4 days ago
Gemcorp Closes $20 Million Private Credit Deal in Saudi Arabia
Emerging markets asset manager Gemcorp closed its first direct lending transaction in Saudi Arabia. The Shariah-compliant facility will fund procurement and financing services for small businesses through SILQ.
sbs.com.aubusiness4 days ago
Labor Proposes 30 Percent Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts From Mid-2028 With Exemptions and Rollover Relief
The plan targets about 210,000 small businesses and is projected to raise $4.47 billion in its first year. Rollover relief would waive federal taxes on restructures, but state stamp duties remain unresolved. Consultation runs until the end of July 2026.
abcnews.go.comai7 days ago
China Considers Restricting Foreign Access to Top AI Models
Chinese officials have discussed limiting global access to advanced domestic AI systems, including open-source models. Semafor reported the development on July 9, 2026. The move could affect U.S. businesses that rely on low-cost Chinese AI tools.
New Scientistscience7 days ago
UK Home Battery Installations Nearly Doubled Last Year While Wind Curtailment Payments Totaled £379 Million
@NewScientist reported that more than 40,000 UK homes and businesses added battery systems last year. Installations by Octopus Energy doubled from February to March following supply disruptions.
world8 days ago
Telstra outage disrupts businesses and transport across Australia
A nationwide Telstra network outage on Wednesday interrupted mobile service for hours. Small businesses reported lost sales and missed client contact. An RMIT associate professor estimated the economic cost could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Government proposes independent regulator for veterinary practices
Ministers released a White Paper outlining the largest reform of veterinary regulation in 60 years. The plan would require vet businesses to answer to an independent regulator and create an ombudsman for unresolved complaints.
ai9 days ago
12-Year-Old in British Columbia Launches AI Receptionist Still Seeking First Paying Customer
Mana Jampala built and released Voxa in November 2025. The system answers calls, books appointments, and generates summaries for businesses without full-time staff. Business Insider reported on the product and its young developer's background.
gamereactor.eufinance10 days ago
Microsoft to cut 3,200 Xbox jobs and divest four studios
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the reductions Monday, citing operating margins 3-10 times lower than comparable businesses. The cuts represent about 20 percent of the Xbox workforce and two-thirds of a broader 4,800-person reduction across Microsoft.
winnipegfreepress.comworld10 days ago
Dangote and Tanzania Agree to Hold Formal Talks on Port, Power and Road Investments
Africa’s richest man held talks with Tanzania’s president last week on expanding his cement, fertilizer and energy businesses. Formal negotiations for a deal are scheduled soon.
realitytea.compolitics11 days ago
Trump businesses report more than $2 billion in revenue during first year of second term
Financial disclosures show revenue from hotels, golf courses, cryptocurrency, watches, cologne and Bibles. The report covers the period from January 2025 through early 2026.
nypost.comworld13 days ago
Sharp Targets 200-300 Billion Yen in New Business Sales by Fiscal 2030
Sharp aims to generate 200 billion to 300 billion yen from new businesses by fiscal 2030, with AI servers expected to account for more than 80 percent of those sales. The company also plans to expand satellite communications equipment and enter the electric vehicle market in fisc…
swarajyamag.comworld13 days ago
Company Announces Nearly $15 Billion in Investment Commitments
A company announced nearly $15 billion in investment commitments across ports, mining, and flagship businesses in one week. The announcements come after a period of reduced activity.
Newsweekpolitics14 days ago
Trump Says Scale of Presidency Creates Scrutiny for Children's Businesses, Though Federal Law Allows Retention of Assets
President Donald Trump addressed his family's business activities in a Thursday interview with CNBC's Joe Kernen. He cited $1.4 billion in 2025 income from cryptocurrency ventures and other interests shown in his latest financial disclosure. Federal laws do not require presidents…
dcvelocity.combusiness14 days ago
JERA Creates Singapore Subsidiary to Manage LNG and Low-Carbon Fuel Operations
Japan's largest LNG importer announced the formation of a new wholly owned unit to handle global trading activities. The subsidiary will oversee LNG, upstream, shipping and lower-carbon fuel businesses from its base in Singapore.
riotimesonline.comfinance14 days agoUpdated
U.K. Businesses Raise Year-Ahead Price Outlook to 4.1 Percent
Businesses in the United Kingdom lifted their expected own-price inflation for the next 12 months to 4.1 percent in the three months ending June, up 0.1 percentage point from the prior period.
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israelnationalnews.comworld14 days ago
Israel Announces 1.6 Billion Shekel Support Package for High-Tech Sector and Exporters
The package totals 1.6 billion shekels and targets technology companies and export-oriented businesses. It includes grants, loans, and tax benefits to offset higher operating costs.
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world14 days ago
Principal Asset Management Plans Sharia-Compliant US Private Credit Fund for Gulf Investors
The Iowa-based firm that manages more than $590 billion is developing a fund to lend to US businesses while meeting Islamic finance rules. It will partner with a Saudi institution and begin fundraising later in 2026.
news.sky.comworld15 days ago
UK Police Arrest 362 in Five-Day Operation Targeting Illegal Trade and Immigration Crime
A coordinated effort by police and immigration agencies resulted in hundreds of arrests and seizures of cash and contraband. The operation ran from June 15 to June 20 and targeted businesses often used to conceal illegal activity.
finance15 days ago
President's Financial Disclosure Shows Crypto Holdings and Trading Activity
A government ethics filing released Tuesday details royalty income and trading activity tied to the president's crypto-related businesses. The document lists proceeds from a memecoin, a family crypto company, and stock trades in blockchain-linked firms.
finance15 days ago
President earned more than $2.2 billion last year, ethics filing shows
A 927-page document released Tuesday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics reported more than $2.2 billion in revenue for the president in 2025. The filing listed income from real estate, golf courses, royalty deals, branded products, court settlements, and cryptocurrency busin…
focustaiwan.twworld15 days ago
Nigeria to Seek Compensation from South Africa for Properties Left by Citizens Repatriated After Protests
Nigeria announced it will pursue compensation from South Africa for businesses and homes left behind by citizens who fled recent anti-migrant protests. More than 600 Nigerians have been repatriated and documentation of losses has begun. The two governments will discuss the claims…
livemint.combusiness16 days ago
President Trump Reported $1.4 Billion From Cryptocurrency Ventures in 2025
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics released annual financial disclosures on June 30 showing President Donald Trump earned more than $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency and memecoin businesses. The 927-page report details income from World Liberty Financial and $TRUMP tokens.
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theglobeandmail.compolitics16 days ago
New Jersey Couple Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy in Massage-Business Case
A husband-and-wife team admitted to running massage businesses across New Jersey and New York that concealed brothels. The guilty pleas came in late May as the Justice Department named a new leader for its anti-human trafficking work.
forbes.combusiness16 days ago
Survey: Most Firms That Cut Jobs for AI Would Reconsider, While Broader AI Layoffs Continue
A Careerminds poll of 600 HR professionals showed most companies would reconsider terminations tied to artificial intelligence. High costs and limited results prompted several businesses to rehire human staff instead.
msnbc.compolitics17 days ago
Businesses tied to Trump and Lutnick families gained from $1.6 billion Kazakhstan mining deal
Firms linked to the sons of President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick took stakes and earned fees after the families helped secure a tungsten mining contract in Kazakhstan. The $1.6 billion project was signed in November.
France 24world17 days ago
South Africa Anti-Immigration Groups Set June 30 Deadline for Undocumented Migrants
Anti-immigration groups in South Africa have given undocumented immigrants until June 30 to leave the country or face a nationwide shutdown. The ultimatum follows weeks of violence targeting foreign-owned businesses and migrants.
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finance17 days ago
Comcast Plans NBCUniversal Spinoff to Separate Media and Tech Units
Comcast will spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate publicly traded company. The move aims to isolate broadcast and studio operations from its broadband and wireless businesses. Shares rose 20 percent after the announcement.
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verizon.comfinance18 days ago
BT and Verizon form 50/50 joint venture for international operations
BT and Verizon will combine their international businesses in a deal that ends BT's search for a buyer. Verizon will pay BT a $625 million equalization fee to ensure equal ownership in the new venture.
Semaforai20 days ago
Cooley and Legora launch AI platform to help startups handle basic legal tasks
Palo Alto-based law firm Cooley created an AI platform to help startups handle basic legal tasks without a lawyer. Developed with Legora and trained on Cooley data, the tool will first reach Y Combinator's summer batch. Cooley says it extends services to smaller businesses rather…
rte.iebusiness20 days ago
Australia Extends Crypto License Application Deadline to September 30
Australia's financial regulator extended the grace period for crypto licensing applications to September 30. The move gives digital asset businesses three additional months to comply with the updated regulatory framework, @CoinDesk reported.
insurancejournal.combusiness21 days ago
UK Red Heat Warning Closes Schools and Boosts Air-Conditioning Sales
The BBC reported that a red warning for extreme heat has closed schools and disrupted transport for millions across the UK. Residents and businesses are responding by installing home air conditioning at sharply higher rates.
Fox Newspolitics20 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Law on Gun Carrying at Private Businesses
The Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated Hawaii's requirement that permitted gun owners obtain explicit property-owner consent before carrying firearms at businesses open to the public. The 6-3 ruling held that the law placed an unconstitutional burden on the right to bear arms…
news24.comworld22 days ago
Xenophobic Attacks Hit Foreign Businesses and Migrants in South Africa
Mobs have targeted foreign-owned shops and driven migrants from homes, with several deaths reported this year. A group called March and March set a June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave.
thesouthafrican.comworld22 days ago
Kenyan Police Block Roads Into Nairobi Ahead of Nationwide Protests
Security forces sealed major routes on 25 June 2026 as demonstrators marked two years since 2024 anti-tax protests. Clashes broke out in Githurai while businesses and schools stayed closed.
usethebitcoin.comworld22 days ago
Nigeria Orders Banks to Freeze Assets of Terrorism Financiers
The Federal Government directed financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses to freeze assets linked to terrorism financing. The order follows U.S. sanctions on a Nigerian financier and three currency exchange firms.
brobible.comworld22 days ago
Scottish football fans gather on Miami Beach before match
Hundreds of supporters wearing kilts and playing bagpipes arrived on Miami Beach ahead of their team's match. Local businesses reported increased activity from the visitors. Officials monitored the gathering for crowd management.
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foxbusiness.comai22 days ago
Probook Raises $40 Million Led by Andreessen Horowitz for AI Dispatch Platform
Probook announced a $40 million round on June 23, 2026, including a $34 million Series A. The AI platform targets dispatch operations for home service businesses.
rte.iebusiness23 days ago
Northern Ireland Economy Grew Faster Than UK Average Since 2016 but Slower From 2021 to 2023
The BBC reported contrasting experiences for businesses in Larne and Warrenpoint under Northern Ireland's Brexit trade rules. Data through 2023 showed stronger growth in gross value added, payrolls and manufacturing output than the UK average.
app.buzzsumo.comai23 days ago
Five Eyes Statement Addresses AI Models and Cybersecurity
The intelligence alliance of Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued a joint advisory on Monday. It urged governments and businesses to integrate AI tools and update defenses against faster, more complex attacks. Anthropic suspended access to two mode…
680news.compolitics24 days ago
CBI Director Says Businesses Do Not Seek to Reverse Brexit or Rejoin EU
Rain Newton-Smith stated that UK businesses accept Brexit costs but reject reopening the referendum or joining the customs union. Her remarks follow the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and a delay in EU reset talks.
thehindu.comtechnology24 days ago
Five Eyes warns AI could transform cyberattacks within months as U.S. restricts Anthropic model access
The Five Eyes alliance said advanced AI models capable of major cyberattacks are months away. The statement followed a Trump administration order limiting foreign access to Anthropic's top models. Experts noted risks for underprepared small businesses.
The Guardianworld24 days ago
One Nation Leader Says Small Businesses Cannot Afford Paid Parental Leave
The One Nation leader stated that small businesses cannot afford paid parental leave and that government funding is acceptable. Labor representatives said the comments showed a misunderstanding of existing rules. Nearly 70 percent of businesses currently provide additional paid p…
deccanchronicle.compolitics24 days ago
Senate Republicans question IRS audit immunity agreement
Five Republican senators told Semafor they have questions about a Justice Department agreement shielding President Trump, his family, and his businesses from IRS audits. Some said they oppose the protection and may seek to repeal it through amendments.
Fox Newsbusiness24 days ago
Ilhan Omar’s 2025 filing lists assets at up to $125,000 after 2024 report overstated husband’s ownership share
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s latest disclosure reports her and her spouse’s assets between $20,000 and $125,000. The 2025 report revises valuations for businesses linked to her husband to zero and details credit-card and student-loan debt.
rte.ieworld25 days ago
Crimea Suspends Civilian Fuel Sales After Drone Strikes on Energy Sites
Drone attacks on energy and transport infrastructure in Crimea killed four civilians and prompted authorities to halt fuel sales to individuals and private businesses starting Sunday morning. Sales remain available only to state enterprises. Ukrainian officials reported strikes o…
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business25 days ago
Employers must pay super contributions with wages from July 1
Australian businesses will be required to pay staff superannuation at the same time as wages starting next month. The change aims to reduce unpaid super but raises cash-flow concerns for some small firms.
Al Jazeeraworld26 days ago
South Africa Plans Fines Up to $61,700 for Hiring Undocumented Workers While Allowing Legal Foreign Labour
Johannesburg shop owner Junaid Mohammed pays below the legal minimum wage and hires only foreign nationals. A draft plan would fine businesses up to 1 million rand for employing undocumented workers.
pbs.orgtechnology26 days ago
Cuba Approves 176 Measures to Expand Private Business and Decentralize Economy
Cuban authorities announced 176 economic measures that allow private businesses, foreign trade without state intermediaries, and private banks. The changes come as the government faces an energy embargo and prolonged blackouts.
ESPNsports27 days ago
Scotland Fans Fill Boston Streets Ahead of World Cup Match
Thousands of Scotland supporters arrived in Boston for the national team's first World Cup appearance in 28 years. Local businesses reported packed venues and early beer shortages as fans gathered for matches and charity events.
foxnews.comscience27 days ago
Cuba Blackouts Spur Solar Purchases and Charcoal Use
Residents and businesses across Havana are buying solar panels and charcoal as blackouts exceed 12 hours daily since early 2026. High equipment prices leave many without reliable power or cooking fuel.
thehindu.compolitics28 days ago
Cuba proposes over 175 measures to expand private enterprise
Cuba's prime minister presented more than 175 proposed measures to lawmakers on Thursday that would allow private real estate development, convert state businesses into private ventures, and permit private banks. The measures also include selling state-owned properties to nationa…
dailywire.comworld28 days ago
Seven Tornadoes Confirmed Across Midwest and Southeast on June 17
Tornadoes confirmed in Iowa, Illinois and Louisiana caused injuries, power outages and damage to homes and businesses. More than 125 million Americans faced severe weather advisories that day.