Ahead of the verdict on Wednesday, the prosecution confirmed the accusation of tax evasion against the German Football Federation (DFB) in its plea and demanded the imposition of a fine of €270,000. Senior public prosecutor Jesco Kümmel sharply criticized the DFB on Monday, saying that it had “not covered itself in glory” in its handling…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Woldenberg thought he had come up with a sure-fire plan to protect his Chicago-area educational toy company from President Donald Trump’s massive new taxes on Chinese imports. “When he announced a 20% tariff, I made a plan to survive 40%, and I thought I was being very clever,” said Woldenberg, CEO…
YIWU, China (AP) — The trade war between the world’s two largest economies is escalating as China on Friday slapped a 125% tariff on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese products. Caught in the crosshairs are businesses that are part of the more than $582.4 billion trade between the…
Continuous 2 to 3 per cent growth in the economy makes Hong Kong the envy of many in the world. It looks even more remarkable considering the city was among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic just a few years ago. Yet there is no shortage of indicators reflecting the challenges facing some local…
Aribnb breaks down the hottest travel trends this spring break Airbnb has revealed the most popular spring travel destinations and the reasoning behind the surge. Want a special trip? You won’t have to travel outside of Georgia. On Thursday, Time Magazine released its list of “The World’s Greatest Places of 2025” highlighting 100 standout spots…
Hong Kong launched a naming contest for the city’s giant panda cubs on Saturday, a day before they make their public debut at Ocean Park. At a ceremony to launch the contest, park chairman Paulo Pong Kin-yee said the facility had also seen a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in income over the Christmas period…
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday in thin post-Christmas holiday trading, while oil prices rose. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged 0.8% to 39,449.55, on strong gains in retailers and tourism-related stocks after Japan agreed to ease visa conditions for Chinese tourists. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, a major department store group, gained 7%. J….
There is of course space for indulgence at Christmas. But the endless rounds of mince pies and nights out can make us all feel a bit stuffed by Christmas Day itself. My suggestion is to cut back on ultra-processed foods, embrace more real food, and give presents that people actually want. That’s where Making Your…
Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) When Christmas, New Year, and Lunar New Year are close together, it is easy to develop unhealthy eating habits during these celebrations. Alexis Law is a registered dietitian at Top Nutrition Coaching. He shared some tips on eating well during this period. “It is important not to let food be a…
Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Smartphones are on the top of many kids’, preteens’, and teens’ Christmas lists, but are they ready to have one or will it just lead to more screen time and less family time? New studies show that 42% of kids spend 30 hours on their smartphones every week, and 42%…