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China’s Shenzhen metropolis sees fastest growth in millionaires globally
In 2023 alone, Shenzhen saw a 10% growth in millionaires, while Beijing and Shanghai recorded a decline of around 5% amid an exodus of high-net-worth individuals from China.CNBC - Business - China -
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What Michael Cohen’s testimony means for the case and the US electionBBC News - Top stories -
Siemens Cuts Digital Industries Outlook on China Weakness
Siemens cut fiscal 2024 guidance for its closely watched digital industries unit, citing a slower-than-expected recovery in its China automation operations, but raised its forecast for the smart infrastructure division.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
EU faces pressure on Green Deal as elections loom
As business groups fret about competitiveness, the bloc’s climate rules have become a political battlegroundFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Global fight intensifies against superbug ‘menace’
GSK joins UK government in committing £130mn to tackle growth of antimicrobial resistanceFinancial Times - World -
Faisal Islam: Is the US economy doing too well?
The US economic boom has consequences for the global balance of power - and for the UK.BBC News - Top stories -
England’s universities face ‘closure’ risk after student numbers dive
Report from Office for Students warns ‘significant changes’ needed to ‘funding model’Financial Times - Business -
North Carolina could ban face masks for medical reasons in public
The North Carolina state Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public, even for health reasons. Republican supporters of the ban said it would help law enforcement crack down on protesters who wear masks. ...The Hill - Politics -
Japan's Economy Shrinks Again as Inflation Hits Consumers' Pocketbooks
The weakness of the yen currency drives up the prices of imported food and gasoline.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
In About-Face, Wall Street’s Big Donors Warm to Trump
They may “hate the man,” as one put it, but major business players from coast to coast are increasingly on board for a second term after the first one alienated them.The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Japan’s economy contracts in first quarter as consumer spending lags
Weak yen puts pressure on household expenses and complicates central bank’s plan to raise interest ratesFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Boeing’s Woes Worsen as the Justice Department Warns of Possible Criminal Prosecution
Justice officials claim safety flaws that led to January's 737 MAX side panel blowout indicate Boeing violated a 2021 accord sparing it from prosecution for two earlier deadly crashes, which they may now pursue.Inc. - Business -
UK migration policy risks undermining university sector, business warns
Rio Tinto, Siemens and Anglo American say curbs to overseas student numbers threaten investment, in letter to PMFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Starlink internet shutdown in Sudan will punish millions, Elon Musk warned
With a widespread telecoms blackout already in place, emergency help and humanitarian aid at risk if satellite service withdrawn, say NGOs. Nearly 100 humanitarian groups in Sudan have warned Elon Musk he risks “collectively punishing” millions of ...The Guardian - World - Elon Musk -
Bridgewater founder Dalio warns of danger of US debt on Treasury market
Billionaire investor has concerns about rising financial burden, global conflict and growing possibility of ‘civil war’Financial Times - Business -
The 1.5C global heating target was always a dream, but its demise doesn't signal doom for climate action | Bill McKibben
Missing a target doesn’t mean the sense of emergency should fade. What it must do is stop politicians dithering – and fast. . I remember the first time I heard the 1.5C target. It was in a room at the Copenhagen climate talks in 2009. With the ...The Guardian - World -
Dabo Swinney, Lincoln Riley, Ryan Day among top-25 college football coaches facing pressure in 2024 season
Despite a lofty ranking, 2024 could be crunch-time for these top coachesCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Biden Warns Mexico Against Letting Chinese EV Makers Set Up Shop There
The administration's aggressive moves against cheap Chinese imports addresses a possible loophole that could be used to evade new high tariffs.Inc. - Business - Joe Biden -
Diablo 4 Community Warns That Latest Patch Changed How Item Salvaging Works
Diablo 4's recent Loot Reborn update made a variety of changes to the game, but it seems that one tiny shift in particular might cause you a big headache if you aren't familiar with it. In short, the "Salvage All Items" function does just that: It ...GameSpot - Tech -
Now armed with AI, America's adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn
Top U.S. security officials say America’s foreign adversaries will again seek to influence the upcoming U.S. electionsABC News - Tech -
BYD launched its first pickup truck, unveiling a luxury plug-in hybrid in Mexico to compete with global rivals in China's second-largest market for auto exports.
BYD launched its first pickup truck, unveiling a luxury plug-in hybrid in Mexico to compete with global rivals in China’s second-largest market for auto exports.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Axing northern leg of HS2 will stunt UK growth, says official adviser
National Infrastructure Commission warns ‘window is closing’ for ministers to ensure alternative rail capacity is builtFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UBS chief Ermotti criticises Swiss regulators over Credit Suisse
Comments come after watchdog said he supported new rules that could increase capital requirementsFinancial Times - Business -
Glencore chief backs South Africa as Anglo takeover battle rages
Gary Nagle’s praise came hours after the country’s storied miner announced it would break itself upFinancial Times - Business -
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Why the speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker was embraced at Benedictine College's commencement
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker may have stirred controversy for his proclamations of conservative politics and Catholicism, but he received a standing ovation at the May 11 commencement ceremony at Benedictine College in Atchison, KansasABC News - Sports -
Labour and Tories to raise pressure on City watchdog over growth
Concerns have risen over Financial Conduct Authority’s ability to spur competitivenessFinancial Times - World -
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Meet Ramogi Huma, whose decades-long crusade for fairness in college athletics is finally coming to fruition
If you don't know his name, you certainly know what he has wroughtCBS Sports - Sports -
Decades ago, he invented the midnight movie. It's still long past his bedtime
Alejandro Jodorowsky, Chilean director of "El Topo" and "The Holy Mountain," will introduce his films during a weekend of programming at the Egyptian Theatre.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
GameStop and AMC shares were halted 38 times on Tuesday. This expert has been arguing for decades that halts don’t work.
Charles M.C. Lee, professor emeritus at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, has been questioning the wisdom of trading halts for some time.MarketWatch - Business -
Questions at OpenAI as Chief Scientist Leaves After Leadership Drama, and Another Exec Quits
Ilya Sutskever was one of OpenAI's co-founders, and was key to last year's ousting of CEO Sam Altman. Jan Lieke worked on keeping AIs safe. It's more turmoil for a company that's already had its share of controversy.Inc. - Business -
2024 NFL schedule release takeaways: Biggest SNF matchups; Jets, Chiefs and Cowboys get 6 prime-time games
Titanic clashes between pro football's biggest names highlight prime offerings set for this season's "Sunday Night Football" on NBC, officials said Wednesday.NBC News - Top stories - NFL -
2024 NFL schedule release, 'Black Friday' game: Where to watch as Chiefs host Raiders in AFC West showdown
We'll once again have football with our Thanksgiving leftoversCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NFL schedule: League's 2024 schedule guru explains why Chiefs, Texans, Jets are featured, more
The NFL's VP of broadcast planning breaks down the biggest questions about the 2024 scheduleCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NFL Christmas schedule: Chiefs-Steelers, Ravens-Texans highlight holiday doubleheader, where to watch
Everything you need to know about this year's Christmas Day schedule on NetflixCBS Sports - Sports - NFL