Maranhão, Brazil plans an international reggae festival with Jamaican support. Separately, a cybercrime ring in Jamaica stole and resold hundreds of Swift concert tickets. Read more...

BlackRock acquires Panama Canal ports from CK Hutchison for $22.8 billion, while China ramps up economic stimulus amid global challenges. CK Hutchison's stock jumps 25% on the news. Read more...

Europe's market faces challenges and opportunities. This article explores strategies to revitalize the European market, including investments in renewable energy and grid efficiency in Latvia, and hurdles for appliance bonus programs. Read more...