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The Untapped Power of Midlife Workers in a Changing Economy
The New York Observer
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July 4, 2025
Employers facing a shrinking talent pool may be overlooking a resilient, loyal and experienced workforce: midlifers. Unsplash+ One in four members of the public think that the popular music festival Glastonbury would be better if it had fewer...
Caught between China and US, South American bloc rethinks its trade game as internal rifts deepen
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, July 4 — South America’s Mercosur bloc sought yesterday to expand its markets in the face of US President Donald Trump’s global trade war, with Brazil calling for closer ties with dynamic Asian economies. “It’s time for Mercosur to...
Mercosur-EFTA deal: South America, Europe forge new economic corridor with free trade pact
Firstpost
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July 3, 2025
South America’s largest trading bloc, Mercosur has signed a trade deal with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) after 10 years of negotiation amid global economic uncertainties read more South America’s largest trading bloc,...
Switzerland-Regulated & Trusted Free Bitcoin & Dogecoin Cloud Mining Platforms in 2025: Earn $6,312 Daily in Passive Income
Finbold
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July 10, 2025
In 2025, the cryptocurrency market has become increasingly unpredictable, creating greater risks for investors. Against this backdrop, achieving stable daily passive income is more important than ever. That’s why an increasing number of users are...
South American bloc looks to Asia, Europe in face of Trump trade war
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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South America's Mercosur bloc sought Thursday to expand its markets in the face of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, with Brazil calling for closer ties with dynamic Asian economies. "It's time for Mercosur to look toward Asia,"...
MPs to debate new law which would mandate purpose-led business
Edie
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July 3, 2025
The Company Directors (Duties) Bill has been introduced to Parliament by Liberal Democrat MP Martin Wrigley, representative for Newton Abbot since last year’s General Election. The Bill would amend section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to require...
Mercosur, European bloc announce free trade agreement
Agencia Brasil
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July 3, 2025
The Mercosur economic bloc has concluded negotiations on a trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which comprises Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. The announcement, marking the end of talks that began in...
17 companies switch to 4-day work week in UK
AzerNews
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July 3, 2025
By Alimat Aliyeva All 17 British companies that participated in a six-month experiment with a four-day workweek have decided to continue operating under the same schedule, Azernews reports. The management of these companies, which collectively...
UK companies must crack on with cage-free egg pledges
Bakery & Snacks
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The clock is ticking and as 1 December draws near, the scramble is real for Britain’s biggest food players. Just months remain for companies to prove they can turn promises into progress. Some are flying the coop. Others are scratching around. And...
Mercosur and Bloc with Switzerland and Norway Strike Free Trade Deal, and Chocolate Could Get Cheaper
Folha de Sao Paulo
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July 3, 2025
Mercosur and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) signed a free trade agreement this Wednesday (2nd) in Buenos Aires. The deal covers a market of 290 million consumers and a GDP of about USD 4.39 trillion, and is the result of eight years of...
Hailey Bieber wows in skimpy bikini as she soaks up the sun in Majorca after hitting back at 'losers' who fuelled marriage trouble rumours as she promotes Justin's new album
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
The A-list couple have been engulfed with marriage trouble rumours in recent months. However while Justin Bieber proved he is back standing on business with the shock release of his seventh studio album on Friday, Hailey also returned to what she...
EU’s neighbours strike Mercosur trade deal as Brussels awaits
EurActiv
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July 3, 2025
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has clinched a trade agreement with Mercosur, welcoming South American agricultural products, which remain the main stumbling block for EU ratification. After a decade of negotiations, EFTA (Iceland,...
Cracks in Iceland’s promise to go cage-free causes charity outrage
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 3, 2025
In a thoughtless U-turn, Iceland has abandoned its pledge to sell only cage-free shell eggs by 2025 – a commitment it first made ten years ago. This reversal is a major setback for animal welfare in Iceland’s supply chain and leaves the retailer...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Icelandic Carrier PLAY to Exit U.S. Market Amid Restructuring
Business Traveler
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June 20, 2025
Budget Icelandic airline PLAY will stop all flights to the U.S. in October, which will mark the end of its low-cost transatlantic routes. Instead, the company, which is preparing to be privatized and delisted from the Nasdaq Iceland exchange, will...
Mercosur, four-nation European trade bloc seal sweeping trade deal
Stabroek News
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July 3, 2025
BUENOS AIRES/BRASILIA, (Reuters) – South America’s Mercosur trade bloc and a group of four small European nations yesterday wrapped up talks on a sweeping free-trade agreement a decade in the making that will cover nearly all shipments between the...
Iceland’s RÚV to support Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision/EBU after board vote
ESCXTRA
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June 28, 2025
In a vote at the board on April 28th of this year, the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV decided to ask its Director-General to vote in favour of Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision and/or the EBU, should such a subject arise. A short majority in favour of...
Why You Should Try Sushi in Iceland
Iceland Review
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July 2, 2025
You might not expect it, but Iceland is quietly becoming a great place to enjoy sushi. With its clean waters and world-class salmon, sushi has become more than just a novelty here. It’s genuinely delicious. And at the heart of this movement is...
Finland kickstart Euro 2025 by beating 10-player Iceland
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Dance Icon Julianne Hough Partners with Icelandic Glacial™
Iceland Review
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July 2, 2025
Icelandic Glacial, the naturally alkaline, super-premium spring water from Iceland, is thrilled to announce its first-ever major celebrity partnership with celebrated dancer, actress, and wellness entrepreneur Julianne Hough. This milestone...