The European Union is seeking to overturn Apple’s victory in a 13 billion-euro ($15.8 billion) (roughly Rs. 1,15 lakh crore) tax dispute, saying judges used “contradictory reasoning” when they found that the company’s Irish units weren’t liable for huge payments. A summary of the appeal published Monday shows the EU’s determination to challenge the critical
President Joe Biden speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 29, 2021. Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden will meet with 10 Republican senators Monday as he decides whether to slim his coronavirus relief proposal to win GOP votes or forge ahead with only
Breaking News Tony Bennett is revealing he’s suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease … but he says he’s been battling it since 2016. The beloved singer revealed his diagnosis to AARP magazine … and his family says there were warning signs well before doctors confirmed it. Like in 2014 when he and Lady Gaga got together to
As college costs rise, financial aid is a growing necessity, yet many students still don’t apply. Now, more states are requiring that they do — and paving the way to a college degree for some who might not be able to otherwise afford it. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, serves as the
For years, Meghan Markle has endured racist attacks from the British tabloids, in part contributing to her and Prince Harry’s decision to step back from their senior royal family roles last year. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and the rest of the royal family never publicly condemned the tabloid treatment of Meghan once she married into
The animated two-part adaptation of beloved DC comic, Batman: The Long Halloween, has now reportedly received an official rating of PG-13 from the MPA. The animated feature was given the rating for all the good stuff that it’s going to include, such as “Violence, bloody images, language and some smoking.” Many of DC’s animated adaptations
Neve Campbell is returning to the small screen. The actress will co-star in The Lincoln Lawyer, the forthcoming Netflix series from David E. Kelley. Campbell is set to play Maggie McPherson, a passionate Deputy District Attorney who was previously married to Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. Campbell was also approached to star when the
If you enjoy reading Electric Literature, join our mailing list! We’ll send you the best of EL each week, and you’ll be the first to know about upcoming submissions periods and virtual events. For the first time in the agency’s 74-year history, women dominate the upper ranks of the CIA. Since 2018, Gina Haspel has been
Robinhood co-founder and co-CEO Vlad Tenev speaks onstage during the TechCrunch Disrupt New York event on May 10, 2016. Noam Galai | Getty Images for TechCrunch The co-founder of Robinhood took to audio app Clubhouse on Sunday to defend the investment platform’s decision to restrict trading in GameStop and other volatile stocks. GameStop shares have
A Regal Cinemas movie theater stands at night in New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Amir Hamja | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hollywood is hopeful that a robust Covid vaccine rollout will bring moviegoers back to theaters in droves, but content matters as well. Fortunately, there are a slew of blockbusters waiting for
Harry Macqueen’s Supernova opened in 330 theaters this weekend, bringing some warmth to the specialty box office space. The Bleecker Street drama starring Colin Firth and Stanely Tucci is garnering tons of awards season buzz and has added some fuel to the specialty fire that has been struggling to stay afloat for almost a year.
WASHINGTON — A Maine startup made its first, albeit small, step towards space Jan. 31 with the successful launch of a rocket testing the engine technology it plans to use on future small launch vehicles. The Stardust 1.0 rocket by Braunschweig, Maine-based bluShift Aerospace launched at about 3 p.m. Eastern from the Loring Commerce Centre,
Netflix has started testing a new feature that will allow viewers to set a timer for their favourite show or movie. The latest addition, currently live for select Netflix subscribers on Android devices globally, is another move by the US streaming platform to enhance its viewing experience. Netflix is testing the timer feature for adult
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny takes part in a rally to mark the 5th anniversary of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov’s murder and to protest against proposed amendments to the country’s constitution, in Moscow, Russia February 29, 2020. Shamil Zhumatov | Reuters WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has condemned the “persistent use of harsh
Bad Bunny performed at the WWE Royal Rumble tonight (January 31). The reggaetón star did a live rendition of “Booker T” from his latest album El Último Tour Del Mundo, while the song’s namesake Booker T stood stoic beside him on the stage. It closed with Bad Bunny handing the mic over to the wrestler,
Airlines canceled most New York City-area flights scheduled for Monday ahead of a strong winter storm that’s expected to bring high winds and heavy snow to the region. Local officials also urged people to stay off roads. Flight schedules were already drastically lower than the norm because of the Covid-19 pandemic and a host of
Courtesy of Chanel / Anton Corbijn During heavy times, a touch of lightness can be a temporary balm. That’s what Chanel’s spring-summer couture provided. A brief respite, the storied fashion house debuted its newest collection to a near-empty audience, a nod to the times and the hope of returning to a packed house. “I love
After his entertaining debut on the new Marvel series WandaVision, many fans want to see Randall Park leading his own Disney+ series as Jimmy Woo with Darcy Lewis as his partner. Originally, Park debuted in the MCU as the character in the 2018 movie Ant-Man and the Wasp. He recently reprised the role for WandaVision