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China adviser pushes for lower marriage age to boost births
Thousands of delegates gather in Beijing for annual meeting of country’s rubber stamp parliamentFinancial Times - 16h -
Apple unveils 'age assurance' technology amid child safety push
Apple will introduce "age assurance" technology to boost children's privacy and safety on the company's devices, the company announced Thursday as part of its broader push to protect kids online. ...The Hill - 3d -
Eli Lilly is selling higher-dose vials of Zepbound at a lower price to boost weight loss drug access
Eli Lilly is offering higher-dose vials through its direct-to-consumer website, LillyDirect, which started offering lower doses in vials in August.CNBC - 6d -
You can still lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these moves
There's still time to lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these three strategies, experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - 3d -
China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom
Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technologyFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Huawei improves AI chip production in boost for China’s tech goals
Chinese company improves ‘yield’ of latest semiconductor, despite US efforts to prevent manufacturing advancesFinancial Times - 6d -
US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies
Donald Trump says duties on biggest trading partners to take effect on March 4Financial Times - 3d -
China's latest action plan shows it's trying to boost foreign investment amid geopolitical tensions
China is trying yet again to boost foreign investment, amid geopolitical tensions and businesses' calls for more concrete actions.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Tesla’s stock is back to red: Why China full-self-driving boost was short-lived
Tesla shares are trading about 30% below a December high as concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE swirl.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
China holds 'shooting' drills off Taiwan's coast, as Beijing vows 'reunification' push
China’s military held “shooting training” on Wednesday off Taiwan’s southwest coast in a move Taipei described as provocative and dangerous.NBC News - 5d -
China's Honor pledges $10 billion AI investment and deepens ties with Google in global push
Honor is looking to expand outside of China and push into the higher-end part of the market where Apple and Samsung play.CNBC - 1d -
When a Marriage Proposal Is the Deal Breaker
For some couples, a marriage proposal can mark the end of a relationship. Experts share tips on how to determine if you should move forward with an engagement and why it’s OK to say no.The New York Times - 4h -
Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said Thursday.NBC News - 4d -
Japan births fall to lowest in 125 years
Number of babies born declines 5% despite efforts to boost fertility rateFinancial Times - 4d -
Harris senior adviser to join Baltimore mayor’s office
Kamau Marshall, a senior adviser to former Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign, will soon embark on a new journey in Maryland. Marshall has accepted a position in the office of Baltimore ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate confirms Vance adviser as Army secretary
The Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Daniel Driscoll, an Army 1st lieutenant-turned-businessman, as President Trump's Army secretary. He most recently served as a senior adviser to Vice President ...The Hill - 6d -
Doctors advise Carter to not have foot surgery
Doctors have advised Abdul Carter against having foot surgery, the former Penn State star's agent told ESPN.ESPN - 4d -
Woman Who Gave Birth to Another Couple’s Baby Sues I.V.F. Clinic
The woman, a Georgia resident, lost custody of the child she had carried. The in vitro fertilization clinic, Coastal Fertility Specialists, apologized for “an embryo transfer mix-up.”The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
WATCH: 1st successful open heart surgery performed during birth
"GMA" shares an exclusive story for American Heart Month about a groundbreaking procedure that involves open heart surgery on a baby while he was being born.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Argentine woman tracks down brother snatched at birth by military official
In 1978, during Argentina's dictatorship, a pregnant woman was kept alive at a death camp only long enough to give birth. Her family spent decades searching for her stolen baby.CBS News - 20h -
Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains
“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Agriculture secretary outlines plan to lower egg prices
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined a “five pronged strategy” to lower the cost of eggs in a Wednesday Wall Street Journal op-ed citing the avian flu as an ...The Hill - 5d -
Review: Indie survivor Ed Burns returns with the bland 'Millers in Marriage'
A strong cast including Gretchen Mol, Patrick Wilson and Minnie Driver can't save the writer-director-star from his instincts to dial down the heat.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Whitmer on Republican lawmaker's same-sex marriage resolution: 'Hell no'
Michigan Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, are pushing back against a Republican-led resolution asking the Supreme Court to reverse its decision that legalized same-sex marriage ...The Hill - 5d -
Lawmakers in 9 states propose measures to undermine same-sex marriage rights
Lawmakers in at least nine states have introduced measures in their current legislative sessions that attempt to chip away at same-sex couples’ right to marriage.NBC News - 5d -
Republican state lawmakers galvanize to attack same-sex marriage
The recent wave of GOP-led bills comes as Trump becomes emboldened in orders against LGBTQ+ communities. Republicans in red states across the US have been pushing a slew of anti- LGBTQ+ measures ...The Guardian - 8h -
Haberman: Trump, advisers see Musk as 'useful heat shield' for criticism
New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman says President Trump and his advisers have identified tech giant Elon Musk as a “useful heat shield” for criticism on his administration's ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
GOP's Lawler breaks with Trump on Zelensky, advises against public spat
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) broke with President Trump over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday and advised against a public spat between the two leaders. “Are you disturbed at all by ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Former Trump adviser discusses president's approach to Ukraine war
Three years ago Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. President Trump says he can end the war, which he recently blamed Ukraine for starting. Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as Mr. ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
F.D.A. Cancels Meeting of Vaccine Experts Scheduled to Advise on Flu Shots
The cancellation plays into fears among scientists who worry that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will use his position as health secretary to sow doubts about vaccines.The New York Times - 4d -
Residents advised to buy earplugs as lighthouse fog alarm malfunctions
The automated Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.BBC News - 3d -
Trump advisers recall what led up to Oval Office confrontation
The president's closest advisers, stunned after the debacle in the Oval Office, huddled on Saturday morning were still uncertain how to salvage a mining deal with Ukraine.CBS News - 1d -
Trump's former national security adviser on the U.S.-Ukraine relationship
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue after President Trump's attempt to mediate the war erupted during an Oval Office fight with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.CBS News - 20h -
California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Trump’s Golden Age could usher in Gilded Age corruption
The Gilded Age did not work out well for the American people or economy.The Hill - 4d -
Roblox gets a speed boost on Chromebooks
Roblox is taking flight on Chromebook as the platform is giving a speed boost to the immersive gaming and creation platform.VentureBeat - 4d -
Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features
The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Can we lower toxic polarization while still opposing Trump?
I am highly critical of Trump because I believe he amplifies us-versus-them hostility.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock
The emphasis on YouTube subscriptions is a key part of the Alphabet story as it diversifies the company away from advertising.CNBC - Feb. 22 -
Actress Lori Loughlin puts L.A. mansion back on the market at a lower price
Loughlin and her husband bought the house the same month they were sentenced to prison for their involvement in a college admissions scandal.MarketWatch - Feb. 24