Swan Gossip, Small Talk Studio, and the Slow Growth of Hand-Painted Clothes

• China's slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth

  China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.
  
  CNBC - 2h
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  Gay Talese Keeps Notes, Especially on Everyone’s Clothes

  In a new collection about New York City, the writer turns his gimlet eye on its icons, its architecture, its hot spots — and its suits. “Clothes matter — especially when you get old,” he says.
  
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  Multiple homes on fire in Studio City

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  NBC News - Jan. 9
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  Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget

  The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance
  
  BBC News - Jan. 7
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  Liverpool offer Alexander-Arnold £78m deal - Sunday's gossip

  Liverpool offer Trent Alexander-Arnold a £78m contract, Paris St-Germain want Aston Villa's Jhon Duran, Napoli are negotiating a loan move for Federico Chiesa, plus more.
  
  BBC News - Jan. 4

• Looser, More Comfortable Workout Clothes for the New Year

  Skintight leggings, crop tops and unitards have long been the workout uniform, but women’s active wear trends are expanding.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 3

• Are we slowing down yet?

  People are worried about the economy
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 3

• China stocks lead losses in Asia as manufacturing slows; Singapore annual GDP growth rises to 4%

  China's Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers' index for December fell to 50.5, missing economists' estimates of 51.7 in a Reuters poll.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 2

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