BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentines have been captivated by a growing corruption scandal involving President Javier Milei’s close associates. Allegations suggest that Milei’s powerful sister, Karina, profited from a kickback scheme in Argentina’s disability agency. These claims have surfaced during a time of extreme fiscal austerity, threatening the government’s reputation ahead of national midterms.…… MORE
London’s Subway System is Grinding to a Halt as Underground Staff Go on Strike
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of London Underground staff have started a series of strikes over pay and conditions. The strikes, which began on Sunday, could shut down the subway system used by millions daily. The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union says members, including drivers and maintenance workers, will walk out at various times through Thursday.…… MORE
Postal Traffic to Us Sank 80% After Trump Administration Ended Exemption on Low-value Parcels
The U.N. postal agency says postal traffic into the United States plunged by more than 80% after a Trump administration move to end a tariff exemption for low-cost imports. The Universal Postal Union says it has started rolling out new measures that can help postal operators around the world calculate and collect duties. The U.S.…… MORE
US Hiring Stalls With Employers Reluctant to Expand in an Economy Grown Increasingly Erratic
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market, a pillar of U.S. economic strength since the pandemic, is crumbling under the weight of President Donald Trump’s erratic economic policies. Uncertain about where things are headed, companies are reluctant to hire, leaving agonized jobseekers unable to find work and worrying the consumers (70% of U.S. economic activity)…… MORE
Trillion Dollar Man: New Pay Package Could Make Musk That Much Richer if Tesla Thrives
Tesla is asking its investors to approve a proposed compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that could be worth almost $1 trillion and is based on the electric vehicle maker hitting certain ambitious milestones over the next decade. The company, which is also leaning heavily into robotics and AI, said in a regulatory filing on…… MORE