Inversiones y negocios

Shahjahan Bhuiya, who rose to fame by executing some of Bangladesh’s most notorious criminals in exchange for reduced sentences for his crimes and later gained brief fame on TikTok, died on Monday in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka. The National Police announced on Tuesday that the cause of his death, which occurred in hospital, had not yet been confirmed. Abul Kashem, Bhuiya's owner, said he took Bhuiya to the hospital on Sunday after Bhuiya felt chest pains. Bhuiya told local media last year that he was 74, but his national identity card, provided by Kashem, indicated that he was 66 at the…

Representatives for the IRS did not respond to an email seeking comment. The Hernández sisters were initially shocked. But they had filmed their interaction with regulators and sent it to one of their daughters. The young woman decided that she could share the family's experience with some friends. The video quickly spread online, and soon outraged supporters were visiting the restaurant as if on a pilgrimage. Donations appeared at the door: spices to season the empanada filling, a 33-pound bag of cornmeal. Then funds began pouring in from Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and even Germany. Many people sent in orders of…

It's not just Taylor Swift fans who are keeping an eye on the dates of her Eras Tour. A leading European economist is well aware that the singer will be spending the summer touring Europe's stadiums. Philip Lane, chief economist at the European Central Bank, had the pop star in mind when he spoke at an event on Monday. The interviewer had asked him about the risk that persistent inflation in the services sector could intensify, especially as Europe heads into a particularly busy summer with the Paris Olympics and the Euro 2024 football championship in Germany. “Well, it's very…

US mobile carriers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile suffered an outage that impacted travelers in Europe. Many vacationers have lost access to essential phone functions such as data, calls and texts. Social media was buzzing with frustrated travellers from Great Britain to Türkiye, unable to connect for up to 24 hours. The cause of the outage is unclear, but it appears to be related to an issue with a third-party provider used for international roaming. Carriers have acknowledged the problem: AT&T says its network is operating normally, but some international customers may experience outages due to an external issue. They are…

Imagine a baseball season without the iconic crack of an ash bat. This could become a reality thanks to the emerald ash borer, a tiny beetle that causes massive destruction of ash trees across North America. For decades, ash reigned supreme in baseball bats. From legendary players like Babe Ruth to modern hitters like Mark McGwire, ash has been the material of choice for its feel and performance. Companies like Hillerich & Bradsby, makers of the Louisville Slugger, churned out hundreds of thousands of ash bats every year. However, the emerald ash borer has changed the game. This invasive insect,…