'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London

How TikTok Worked With Tokopedia to Get Packages Delivered in Indonesia

When TikTok needed an e-commerce partner in Indonesia, Tokopedia was an obvious candidate for the vast network of warehouses, motorbikes and “sprinters” it uses.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months

Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next week

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Valencia Asks for €31 Billion Rescue Package After Deadly Floods

World - Yahoo News - November 5

China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt

Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ movie dolls mistakenly list pornography site on packaging

Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls.

'Wicked' dolls' packaging includes link to a porn site. Mattel apologizes

Mattel apologizes and pulls its line of 'Wicked'-themed dolls from stores after misprinting its website link, sending consumers to an adult film site.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11

Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints

Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer support

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls

The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”

Business - The New York Times - November 11

Mattel Apologizes for Porn Site Misprint on 'Wicked' Toy Packaging

The company didn’t disclose how many toys were affected or if it was recalling any products.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Biden to send disaster relief funding package to Congress in coming days

President Biden will send Congress an extensive emergency funding request in the coming days, the White House said Monday, as administration officials called on Congress to approve more money ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Cruise line offers ‘escape’ from Trump presidency with multi-year packages

Villa Vie Residences says program will cost less than $40,000 a year and traverse 425 ports across 140 countries. As Donald Trump prepares to begin his second four-year term, one cruise company ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Japan passes $250B economic package meant to lift wages and spur growth

Japan has approved a $250 billion economic stimulus package centered around initiatives intended to boost incomes

World - ABC News - Yesterday

An Election Denial Group Has Spent Months Compiling ‘Suspicious Voter’ Lists in North Carolina

Emails obtained by WIRED show that technology from a company called EagleAI Network is helping election deniers target their neighbors.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Federal agents raid hotel owned by Eric Adams supporter linked to suspicious donations

Weihong Hu, a New York City hotel developer, was previously the subject of a joint investigation by the Guardian, the City and Documented. . Federal law enforcement agents have raided a hotel owned ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Late-night London struggles to keep the lights off

Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economy

World - Financial Times - October 25

London’s endangered language communities to be mapped in new project

London may be second only to New York in the number of at-risk languages spoken. Life in London has been mapped according to its health, wealth, land ownership, politics and transport at key points ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London

Anti-racism counter-protesters and Justice for Chris Kaba campaigners also take to capital’s streets. Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have gathered in central London for a protest which the ...