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It's not just Taylor Swift fans who are keeping an eye on her Eras Tour dates. One of Europe's leading economists is well aware that the singer will spend the summer touring European 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 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 soccer championship in Germany. “Well, that’s really interesting,” he said…

Wan Gang, the visionary behind the surge in electric vehicles in China, sees European collaboration as a promising way forward. HEFEI, China — Wan Gang, widely recognized as the architect of China's electric vehicle (EV) strategy, suggested on Wednesday that Chinese investment in Europe's electric vehicle sector could benefit both regions amid current disputes commercial. “I believe the governments of China and the European Union are now considering how, through negotiations, to combine investment with commodity trading,” said Wan Gang, currently president of the China Association for Science and Technology. Wan made the statements via an official English translation during…

Longtime friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel enjoy a rare sports moment as Miami teams battle for the championship. Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are living a dream come true. The longtime friends and South Florida residents hit it big with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both making it to the finals, competing for NBA and NHL titles simultaneously. Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets to both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They've endured tough seasons, like the Heat's 15-win campaign in 2007-08, and seen visiting fans dominate the stands.…