Explore a global phenomenon where countries are slashing corporate taxes to zero, creating havens that attract businesses worldwide. From remote Caribbean islands to secluded Pacific shores, these tax havens offer companies a rare opportunity: no corporate taxes, no income taxes, and often no capital gains taxes. But there’s a twist—some
Stellantis, a major car manufacturer in Italy, faced a significant drop in production during the first half of the year, down 25% compared to last year. The decline was especially sharp at plants like Melfi and Mirafiori, where production fell by as much as 63%. Delays in government subsidies for
Boeing has agreed to a $243.6 million plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max planes. These crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia killed 346 people combined. As part of the deal, Boeing will admit to criminal fraud related to misleading regulators about the
McDonald’s in Australia has reduced its breakfast hours by 90 minutes due to a severe egg shortage caused by bird flu outbreaks across several states. The outbreaks have led to the euthanization of over one million birds, impacting egg supplies nationwide. McDonald’s announced on social media that breakfast will now
The article ranks and visualizes some of the least common jobs in America based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the top of the list is “wood patternmaker,” a job with only 260 employed nationwide, involved in making wooden patterns used in casting sand molds. Other rare
China has launched anti-dumping investigations into European Union imports of brandy and pork, escalating tensions following the EU’s imposition of provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The investigations, targeting products from France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, are seen as China’s response to pressure EU members into dropping tariffs on
In Alabama and Oklahoma, select supermarkets are installing AI-powered vending machines that dispense ammunition alongside groceries like milk and eggs. American Rounds, the company behind these machines, says they use facial recognition and ID scanning to ensure buyers are 21 or older. These machines operate 24/7, allowing customers to purchase
In 2023, the median pay for S&P 500 CEOs hit a record $15.7 million, driven by a booming stock market. Some CEOs raked in nine-figure packages, with Hock Tan of Broadcom topping the list at $161.8 million, a whopping 510 times his median employee’s pay. This surge in executive compensation
Since the U.S. legalized sports betting in 2018, the industry has exploded, with annual gross gaming revenue skyrocketing from $400 million to a staggering $11 billion in just five years. This phenomenal growth is fueled by states like Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, which embraced early legalization and robust regulations.