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Belgium's parliament has approved a bill to introduce a capital gains tax on financial assets. The banking tax and tax on securities accounts will be raised from 0.15% to 0.3%, with a new progressive tax targeting larger banks and a 100% non-deductibility of the bank tax. The bank tax revenue has already surpassed €1 billion and is projected to increase by an additional €150 million annually.
inMusic Brands has acquired Native Instruments, concluding its insolvency proceedings that began in January 2026. The acquisition includes Native Instruments' subsidiaries iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx. Throughout the insolvency process, the company assured customers that operations and product availability remained unaffected.
A US official stated that India and the United States are "very, very close" to signing an interim trade agreement, with only a "last hurdle" remaining. The deal, which aims to boost India's textile exports to the US market, faced a slight delay due to a US Supreme Court ruling in February.
Following media contact regarding the allegations, the 'sugar daddy' website profile attributed to Julia Varvaro was reportedly removed. This action was taken after the ex-boyfriend's complaint became known and the story began to surface in the press. The removal of the profile may be interpreted in various ways, including an attempt to cease the alleged activity or to mitigate further evidence.
Danone has issued targeted recalls for specific batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula due to potential contamination with cereulide toxin from a third-party supplier. The company anticipates a one-off impact on first-quarter sales but expects no significant long-term damage to its brand equity, while also facing numerous lawsuits alleging cow's milk-based formulas increase the risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants.
The Florida legislature has committed $140 million to support the struggling citrus industry, with a significant portion dedicated to research and field trials aimed at combating citrus greening. Further legislative measures include providing tax incentives for farmers to replace infected trees. These initiatives underscore the state's commitment to addressing the crisis.
Corn futures traded at $468.79 per bushel on May 13, 2026, with the USDA forecasting a 5% decline in corn exports for the 2026-27 marketing year. This projection is influenced by tighter global supplies and increased demand for biofuels.
Alibaba's T-Head AI chip unit has reportedly reached large-scale production for its self-developed GPUs, delivering 470,000 units by February 2026 and achieving annualized revenue over RMB 10 billion. The company is now preparing for an IPO to capitalize on investor interest and China's drive for semiconductor independence.
Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's directory following allegations of fabricating compliance reports for clients. The company denies the claims, stating they provide data to auditors rather than pre-filled reports.
Wendy's reported a 7.8% decline in U.S. same-store sales for the first quarter of 2026, with global system-wide sales falling by 5.5%. The company attributes this sales slump to factors such as reduced restaurant traffic due to severe weather and altered operating hours. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of domestic same-store sales decline.
Postmaster General David Steiner has warned that the U.S. Postal Service could run out of cash by early 2027 due to a significant decline in mail volume since 2006. This decline has resulted in an estimated $81 billion in lost revenue, and the USPS has reached its statutory borrowing limit. Proposed solutions include increasing stamp prices and seeking legislative changes.
General Motors is investing $30 million to train its workforce at the Fairfax, Kansas plant for the production of new vehicles, including a gas-powered Chevy Equinox and a next-generation Buick compact SUV. This investment is part of a larger $5.5 billion commitment to its U.S. manufacturing footprint.
The judge granted the plaintiff, Aimen Halim, until March 20, 2026, to file an amended complaint, though he expressed skepticism that additional facts could salvage the case.
A US federal judge has ordered Anna's Archive to pay $322 million in damages to Spotify and three major music labels. The damages include $300 million for Spotify, $7.5 million for Sony and Universal Music, and $7.2 million for Warner Music. This ruling follows allegations that Anna's Archive scraped approximately 86 million songs from Spotify.
Approximately 30,000 additional students joined the Student Group Claim by February 18, 2026, bringing the total to nearly 200,000 students taking legal action against 36 UK universities over COVID-19 disruptions. As of February 18, 2026: Lawyers have sent pre-action claim letters to 36 universities, following a confidential settlement reached by University College London (UCL) on February 13, 2026, with 6,500 former students for an undisclosed amount, though UCL admitted no liability. This expansion of legal action began after UCL's settlement, with over 170,000 students initiating claims against 36 additional institutions by February 16, 2026, alleging they did not receive the full educational experience. The initial UCL case, authorized by the High Court for nearly 5,000 students on July 17, 2023, was scheduled for a four-week trial between January and April 2026 before the settlement.
Tesla expanded its unsupervised Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, Texas, on April 18, 2026, becoming the first major U.S. operator to run a commercial driverless fleet across multiple cities simultaneously. This expansion occurs as the company prepares to release its first-quarter 2026 financial results.
IBM's union reported widespread layoffs across Europe on March 5, 2026, with confirmed job cuts in the Netherlands and Belgium, and alleged plans for 200 layoffs in Italy. As of March 5, 2026, employees are reportedly being pushed into early retirement or facing 'saving resignations' as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures. IBM Belgium plans to cut 57 jobs, over 10% of its workforce, by January 27, 2026, aiming for an additional $1 billion in free cash flow for 2026. These actions follow previous layoffs, including approximately 8,000 employees in May 2025, predominantly from its Human Resources division due to AI automation.
AT&T has warned the FCC that global chip shortages could jeopardize its regulatory compliance. Micron Technology's stock surged due to positive analyst sentiment and the ongoing memory chip shortage, which is the most severe in nearly 15 years. Experts predict the shortage will persist through at least 2027, with memory revenue expected to triple in 2026.
Revolut is reportedly targeting a valuation of up to $200 billion for its future stock market listing, with investors suggesting a range of $150 billion to $200 billion. The company has indicated that it will not seek a listing before 2028, prioritizing global expansion and securing key banking licenses, including a U.S. banking license.
World Liberty Financial filed a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun in May 2026, accusing him of a "public smear campaign." This action follows Sun's April 2026 lawsuit alleging fraud and breach of contract by World Liberty Financial, who he claims froze his digital tokens.