U.K. Farmers Protest in London Over Inheritance Tax Change
Farms worth more than about $1.3 million will face an estate tax from 2026, ending a previous exemption and prompting anger in some rural communities.
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SEALSQ updates on minimum bid price non-compliance
SEALSQ (NASDAQ:LAES) has provided an update on its strategy to address its noncompliance with the minimum bid price requirement in order to maintain its listing on the Nasdaq. As announced on Aug. 1, 2024, the Co. has been provided with an initial period of
MEMS drivers are coming to open-wear devices like XR glasses, smart watches and earbuds
Tiny MEMS ultrasonic drivers have already made a huge difference in sound quality for true wireless earbuds. Now, the company behind those “sound from ultrasound” speakers, xMEMS Labs, is taking aim at open-fit earbuds, smart glasses and smart watches with its new Sycamore micro driver. xMEMS says that this is the first full-range, all-silicon, near-field … Read more
Scary Movie Is Back With Original Creators
By Jacob VanGundy | Published 2 weeks ago Scary Movie, the 2000s horror parody franchise, is receiving a reboot with the original creators back behind the wheel. A new deal with Miramax will see the Wayans Brothers return to the property they created over 20 years ago. The return of the whacky parody series promises … Read more
'We are not businessmen': France's local farmers 'not here to export or make money on int'l market'
A new wave of French protests comes as the French government leads resistance against ratification of an EU trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, which would create the world’s largest free-trade zone. FRANCE 24 welcomes Jean Mathieu Thevenot, French Farmer (organic seedlings producer) and active member of Confédération Paysanne … Read more
Trump, Musk to watch SpaceX launch together in Texas, reports say
Former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder discusses the impact of illegal migrants on the U.S. economy, Trump building up his administration and the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to cut spending. President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly expected to join Elon Musk in Texas on Tuesday to watch a SpaceX launch. Reuters reported about the potential … Read more
Google May Be Asked to Sell Chrome Browser by DOJ
The Department of Justice will recommend to a federal judge that Google sell its Chrome browser business as part of its ongoing search monopoly case, Bloomberg reports. This comes months after a judge ruled that Google, owned by Alphabet, violated antitrust law by illegally maintaining a monopoly in search. By ensuring its own search engine … Read more
Gladiator 2 Director Says Denzel Washington Same-Sex Kiss Wasn’t Cut
Denzel Washington plays Macrinus in Gladiator II. Cuba Scott/Paramount Pictures Gladiator II director Ridley Scott is shutting down claims that a same-sex kiss was cut from the new movie. Denzel Washington, who plays power-hungry former slave Macrinus in the film, recently said he kissed a man on the lips, but the moment did not make … Read more
Recovered From My Last Mishap – BionicOldGuy
As I mentioned in my last post I finished my group ride last week by taking a tumble while getting off my bike. I landed on my derriere pretty hard as well as my head. The head was well-protected by my helmet, and later that day I got a replacement with even better safety rating … Read more
Sanju Samson Named Kerala Captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Sanju Samson has been appointed as the captain of the Kerala team for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament. The announcement was made on November 19, just days before the tournament kicks off on November 23. Kerala’s squad also includes experienced players like Sachin Baby, Vishnu Vinod, and Basil Thampi. However, veteran … Read more