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Yamaha Marine and Skeeter Boats Co-Sponsor Charity Bass Tournament Benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

Social Responsibility

Yamaha Marine & Skeeter Boats host charity bass tournament for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

A long-established bass fishing tournament in Minnesota once again brought anglers, sponsors and surrounding communities together to support children confronting life-threatening illnesses, with the annual event blending competition, fundraising and…

The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes

Investments and Business

rich people demand tax accountability

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

As the United States continues to grapple with rising calls to increase taxes on the ultrawealthy, an increasingly visible split has formed among billionaires, with some maintaining that elevated tax…

Budapest, in Hungary: How entrepreneurs attract international customers from smaller markets

Economy

Budapest, Hungary: strategies for entrepreneurs to attract global customers from smaller markets

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Budapest offers a rich pool of technical talent, comparatively low operational expenses, advantageous corporate tax conditions, and solid connections throughout Central and Eastern Europe. The city is home to universities,…

man in white dress shirt carrying brown wood logs

Culture and Entertainment

What’s ethical fashion?

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Ethical fashion is a transformative movement in the apparel industry that aims to address the social and environmental impacts of clothing production. With growing awareness about sustainability and social responsibility,…

Which designers changed fashion history?

Culture and Entertainment

Iconic designers: how they transformed fashion

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In the dynamic world of fashion, certain designers have not only set trends but have also redefined what fashion means across different eras. These visionaries have left indelible marks on…

NAACP calls for Black student-athletes to boycott Southern schools amid redistricting backlash

USA

Boycott southern schools: NAACP’s call to black student-athletes on redistricting

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A growing dispute over voting rights in the United States is now reaching college sports, where athletes, universities and civil rights advocates are colliding over political representation and racial justice.…

Pop star Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax fraud case

Culture and Entertainment

Spanish authorities drop tax fraud charges against Shakira

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A Spanish court has decided in Shakira’s favor in her prolonged tax battle, instructing officials to refund several million euros in penalties and accrued interest, a ruling that adds a…

How do Americans move across states for jobs, and what logistics matter most?

USA

How do Americans handle logistics when moving states for jobs?

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Interstate moves for employment remain an important part of U.S. labor mobility. People relocate to accept new positions, follow career progression, escape high living costs, join fast-growing industries, or because…

Panama City, in Panama: What investors look for in ports, warehousing, and last-mile networks

Economy

Panama City, Panama: investor insights on ports, warehousing, and last-mile networks

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Panama City is the commercial and logistics heart of Panama and one of the Western Hemisphere’s critical transshipment and distribution hubs. Its strategic advantage is geographic: immediate access to the…