Group of Seven wealthy nations backs steps to deter tax dodging by multinational firms Posted August 11, 2021 The Group of Seven wealthy democracies agreed June 5 to support a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15% to deter multinational companies from avoiding taxes by stas…
UK drug dealer caught out by cheese pic Posted August 10, 2021 A drug dealer in the English city of Liverpool thought he was the big cheese — until police got evidence they needed to arrest him from a picture…
News Mash-up: COVID-19 Posted August 9, 2021 Long work hours are a killer, WHO study shows Working long hours is killing hundreds of thousands of people a year in a …
For some of Japan’s lonely workers, the pandemic brings a homecoming Part 2 Posted August 8, 2021 Continued from Part 1… Firms move people every few years to nurture managers with broad experience and also as a way to ensure supplier relationships don’t encourage …
For some of Japan’s lonely workers, the pandemic brings a homecoming Part 1 Posted August 7, 2021 After four years spent working and living alone, far from his family and friends, Tsuyoshi Tatebayashi packed his bags at the end of March and returned, at last, to his wife and t…
Scientists in Madagascar have discovered a chameleon that can fit on your fingertip Posted August 6, 2021 Scientists say they have discovered a chameleon that may well be the smallest reptile on Earth. The miniature lizard is the size…
Tech World: High-tech toasters Posted August 5, 2021 When we think of the world of gadgets, we normally think of tech devices or new kinds of tools. But kitchen appliances are also getting in on the act
Dog mayor and goat mayor raise money to renovate playground in Vermont town Posted August 4, 2021 A dog and a goat have helped raise money to renovate a community playground in the town of Fair Haven, Vermont. What makes this couple different is that the dog is the mayor and t…
News Mash-up: Political Trouble Posted August 3, 2021 EU to sanction Belarus after plane diversion The European Union agreed May 24 to impose sanctions on Belarus, including b…
Parisians tuck into coffee, croissants again as cafes reopen for outdoor dining Posted August 2, 2021 French cafes and restaurants were allowed to start serving customers in outside areas on May 19. The change ended a six-month shutdown mandated by the government to try to