There were long faces in Brussels in early October when Czech parliamentary elections handed a victory to Andrej Babiš’s ANO party. And even longer ones a month later when Babiš, short of a majority, announced plans to form a coalition with the far right, pro-Russian SPD and the eccentric, libertarian Motorists alliance. Although the jury…
The holiday season in 2025 brings fresh opportunities to unwind with films that mix timeless appeal, high-energy action, and brand-new releases tailored for those quiet days after Christmas gifts are unwrapped. Families and friends often gather around screens during this transitional week, seeking stories that evoke warmth, spark laughter, or deliver thrilling escapes while the…
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This year is on course to become one of the worst years of this century for job cuts, comparable only to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 and 2009 and the year of the pandemic, 2020. Corporations are primarily attributing hundreds of thousands of recently announced layoffs to higher operating costs caused by US tariffs….
Unexpected legal costs can hit fast and disrupt even the most stable financial plans. From attorney retainers to surprise court fees, the best strategy is to treat legal emergencies the same way you would treat any other financial shock. With the right preparation, you can protect your savings, avoid high interest debt, and buy yourself…
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Judith Hartmann, taking over as Bayer’s CFO next June, is a skilled mountaineer. Earlier this year, she climbed Aconcagua, a 22,838-foot peak in Argentina; it taught her “perseverance, adaptability and the power of belief in oneself,” she says. Bayer’s board is counting on it. Hartmann will succeed Wolfgang Nickl as CFO. The pharmaceutical and agricultural…
The music world woke up to devastating news this morning, December 22, 2025, as Chris Rea, the gravelly voiced singer songwriter behind classics like Driving Home for Christmas and Road to Hell, passed away at the age of 74. A family spokesperson released a brief statement confirming the loss, which has already sparked an outpouring…
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Financial transformations don’t happen overnight, but making a few smart money habits a part of your daily routine can help you reach your savings goals….
The intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in October removed South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its “Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring” list, commonly known as the FATF gray list. The decision followed on-site assessments and noted improvements in the four African countries’ anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terror-financing (CFT) frameworks. FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo…