‘Not Looking For A Third World War’: Biden Keeps Reversing Course On Giving Weapons To Ukraine

9 de July, 2023

The Biden administration has demurred, denied or expressed concerns over weapons that it since greenlighted for transfer to Ukraine at least seven times.

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Siemens Acquires Altair for $10.6 Billion, Boosting Digital Capabilities

Siemens, the German industrial giant, has announced a $10.6 billion deal to acquire Altair Engineering, a U.S.-based software firm. This marks Siemens’ largest purchase since its $16.4 billion acquisition of Varian Medical Systems in 2020. The deal values Altair at $113 per share, an 18.7% premium over its recent stock price. Siemens aims to strengthen […]

Rio will soon ban hiring of those guilty of religious intolerance

Rio will soon ban hiring of those guilty of religious intolerance. The City Council approved a new law. It targets individuals committing crimes based on faith. Carlo Caiado, the Council’s President, lifted an earlier partial veto on this law. Now, people causing harm to religious sites or symbols face consequences. They won’t be eligible for […]

The Battle for Better Pay in Mexico

Economist Arturo Huerta highlights the need for economic growth to improve wages in Mexico. President López Obrador frequently addresses this in his morning talks. Despite efforts, a $12.07 daily minimum wage hasn’t raised living standards for all. An economic analyst, Janeth Quiroz, points to high inflation as a factor. She notes that while inflation has […]