Baxter Corporation has announced that President and CEO José Almeida is retiring, effective immediately. Almeida led the medtech company for nearly a decade, overseeing a major transformation that included the sale of its Vantive kidney care unit to the Carlyle Group for $3.8 billion. Almeida took over as CEO in January 2016 and served under … Read more
Ukraine’s front line has begun to crumble as Russian forces gain ground, despite talks of a ceasefire. The eastern town of Velyka Novosilka was the site of a six-day battle that ended in defeat for Ukrainian troops. Russian troops took over villages to the north and west of the town, pinching the defenders on three … Read more
US President Donald Trump has commended the Federal Reserve for leaving interest rates unchanged, marking an early shift from his previous demands. In a recent exchange with reporters, Trump said holding interest rates at 4.25%-4.5% was the correct move for the Fed. The statement contrasts with Trump’s earlier statement to the World Economic Forum in … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on building materials sourced from Canada and Mexico could make homes more expensive and disrupt the already-strained housing market. The tariffs will increase the cost of construction, discouraging new development and driving up home prices. About 30% of softwood lumber consumed in the US is imported from Canada, while … Read more
A recent bill passed in Texas aims to allow students to use bitcoin as payment for college tuition. The move is seen as a response to the growing trend of cryptocurrencies and their increasing acceptance by businesses. In addition to this, Bally’s Chicago has paused its plans to go public after receiving criticism from investors. … Read more
Hindu devotees flock to India’s Prayagraj city for Maha Kumbh Mela festival. A massive crowd of 400 million people is expected to attend the festival, which began on January 13 and ends February 26. The event, held every 12 years, brings together thousands of Hindu holy men, or sadhus, from across India. The Triveni Sangam … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s weekend tariffs have sparked a volatile Asian market session. However, the news that the US will put 25% import tariffs on Mexico and Canada on hold for a month has brought some relief. Asian markets were hit hard by Trump’s announcement on Saturday, but the Mexican government’s decision to delay imposing … Read more
A large crowd of protesters gathered in Berlin on Sunday to express their opposition to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)’s decision to seek support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in parliament. At least 160,000 people attended the rally, with many chanting slogans such as “Shame on you CDU” and accusing the party … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca shocked fans by starting Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sánchez on the bench, handing the gloves to Filip Jorgensen. The move paid off as Jorgensen made several crucial saves in a scoreless first half. West Ham took advantage of Chelsea’s slow start, scoring the opening goal through Jerrod Bowen’s finish after a mix-up … Read more
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