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Businesses Eligible for Refunds on Unconstitutional Tariffs as Claims Open Monday Following Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that former President Donald Trump imposed certain tariffs without proper constitutional authority. In response, a new refund system is set to roll out on Monday to reimburse businesses that paid these tariffs. Beginning at 8 a.m., importers and their brokers can start filing for refunds through an online portal
Businesses are paying the price for CISO burnout
Burnout among chief information security officers (CISOs) is not just a personal disaster for those concerned. It also constitutes a high, and costly, risk for the business. But in the face of rising threats and limited resources, the problem is “more serious than most people realise until they’re in the seat”, says Martin Astley. He
Regional businesses and councils are reeling from the axing of the $45b Inland Rail
Facing a hollowing out of services and opportunities after decades of structural decline, it’s no wonder communities in western NSW and Queensland are pissed. Promotional material for Inland Rail (Image: Inland Rail) Whether the now-truncated, budget-blowing Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project was ever worth the billions already spent is a more than reasonable question.
Businesses Disrupted as Truck Drivers Halt Cargo Movement to South Sudan
The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has issued an urgent directive halting all South Sudan-bound cargo loading after the Elegu border point reached full capacity. The association says movement is paralysed at the border due to severe congestion along the corridor, with designated holding areas fully saturated and vehicles spilling into surrounding zones. In
African Businesses Feel the Pinch as Customers Flock to Online Gambling
African businesses are now competing for discretionary spending against a new sector – online gambling. As it proliferates, regular businesses, whether entertainment providers, phone companies, or even grocery shops, are seeing customers increasingly willing to spend on games of chance rather than perishables, a good flick, or faster internet. “People are spending money in a
Venn Surpasses 10,000 Businesses as It Builds the Future of Finance for Canadian Companies
TORONTO — Venn, the all-in-one financial platform built for Canadian businesses, today announced that it is now powering over 10,000 businesses across the country. For two centuries, Canadian businesses have operated within one of the most concentrated banking markets in the world, facing high fees, outdated infrastructure, and tools that were never built for how
Businesses, community groups invited to collaborate to Defeat Depression
The annual Defeat Depression walk goes May 23 this year, and the Mood Disorders Society invites businesses, organizations and community groups to register and participate this year under a renewed collaborative model The annual Defeat Depression walk goes May 23 this year, and the Mood Disorders Society has found a new way for businesses, organizations
Meta adds more tools to help businesses drive in-app sales
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Meta has expanded its affiliate partners program to more partner brands, while it’s also making it easier for creators to link to products as part of affiliate promotions, and providing more check-out options to drive in-stream shopping activity. First, after expanding its affiliate
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SkyCity to Pay $15M Settlement Over Regulatory Breaches in Australian Casino
SkyCity Entertainment Group has reached a settlement requiring it to pay AUD 21 million (about $14.72 million) in relation to compliance breaches at its casino in Adelaide, Australia. The settlement is part of a larger deal with the Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling in South Australia, addressing regulatory concerns for SkyCity’s Adelaide casino in an
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Interview: Emmanuel Frenehard, chief digital officer, Sanofi
Emmanuel Frenehard, chief digital officer (CDO) at biopharmaceutical giant Sanofi, recognises that the CDO role often means different things in different companies. At Sanofi, it was decided that the role would be an all-encompassing position, overseeing business applications, infrastructure, cyber security, data, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services. There are also professionals in Frenehard’s team
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Jim Carrey Returning for The Grinch Sequel Movie
Why Jim Carrey Almost Quit The Grinch & Gave Back $20 Million Salary Pucker up, Whoville—the Grinch is coming back. Indeed, director Ron Howard and his producing partner Brian Grazer ’s production company Imagine Entertainment confirmed on Instagram June 18 that a sequel to Jim Carrey ’s 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas is