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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 - Jan. 16 -
Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs
Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it?BBC News - Jan. 16 -
British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward
Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman has released a statement denying he has ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover
Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in AsiaFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak, in CDC's data
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
British history made in 'stressful' Boulter win
Katie Boulter becomes the sixth British player to win in this year's Australian Open singles draws - the most to reach the second round in the nation's history.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Biden Administration Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Curb AI Chip Exports
The new rules meant to govern exports of sophisticated AI processors are meant to address national security concerns, but have already provoked an industry pushback.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Russia and Ukraine Battle Inside Kursk, With Waves of Tanks, Drones and North Koreans
Ukrainian soldiers are describing fierce clashes as Russian forces try to retake territory in the Kursk region that could be key in eventual cease-fire talks.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Why you may be paying to help make the mattress industry more eco-friendly
Oregon began levying a $22.50 fee in 2025 on consumers who buy a mattress. It's the fourth state to adopt such a policy, to help fund recycling efforts.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
The last Big Thing: why next men’s Ashes may be the longest form’s long goodbye
The red-ball series against Australia, 10 Test-starved months from now, lurks potently – and with good reason. “Aw look, the Ashes is a long, long way away.” Is it, though? Is it, really? Ben ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Pension managers urge UK to ditch ‘megafund’ scale test
Ministers say consolidation of retirement schemes would cut costs and boost investmentFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
The criminal question in the coming wave of pro-crypto legislation
The Trump administration and Congress are expected to act quickly on pro-crypto bills, and likely without much focus on cybercrime prevention.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
The squat secret: why this simple move is the key to long-term health – and how to improve yours
Whether you want to lift weights in the gym or just get yourself on and off a chair, a good solid squat makes life so much easier. What can you do if yours needs work?. Archimedes, they say, had a ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
A murder that shook British India and toppled a king
A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
British hiker's family devastated as items found
Aziz Ziriat's family say they are devastated as his phone case is found by search teams in the Dolomites.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
'Wear The Jersey With Pride': Connor McDavid Empowers New Wave Of Erie Otters
The Edmonton Oilers captain had a simple message for the current Erie Otters.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Why young Asian Americans are 40% more likely to develop allergies
A recent Stanford University study of nearly half a million California pediatric records is one of the first to look at subgroups of Asians in the U.S. to try to understand why Asian Americans are ...NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious
With the risk factors increasing, is it still safe to live in areas prone to these disasters - and can fireproofing ever work?BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Micron’s stock leads the S&P 500 for 2025. Here’s why more gains could follow.
An analyst sees big upside ahead, fueled by rapid growth in high-bandwidth memory for AI.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation
The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fantasy Basketball: Breaking down high-percentage shooters, long-range specialists, more
Jokic remains in a league of his ownCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
N.B.A. Greats Think He’s a Genius. Why Don’t More People Know Who He Is?
In a sport full of copycats, a former math teacher has become a college basketball coach unlike any other.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles
After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Struggling health stock perks up — and why Jim Cramer wants to buy more Disney
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Body found in search for missing British hikers in Italy
Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The Long Wave: Andrée Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence
Politicised by her child’s death, Blouin traded ideas with Lumumba and Nkrumah in the fight for freedom. Plus, Detroit’s Black-led tech boom. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Over the festive ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Why are gen Z shunning ‘hustle’ culture in favour of long-term jobs? Here are three good reasons | Oli Mould
Unlike previous generations of workers, young people are prioritising stability over chaos and community over churn. For decades, we’ve been told that the modern workplace is a playground of ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Tesla and Nvidia dominated the stock market last year. Why more pedestrian names can shine in 2025.
The average S&P 500 stock had a tough go of it in December. But better times could lie ahead in 2025.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave
With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Ditching of Facebook factcheckers a ‘major step back’ for public discourse, critics say
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision regarding Meta platforms condemned as ‘a full bending of the knee’ to Donald Trump. Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to ditch factcheckers on Facebook and “prioritise free ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
San Diego Wave hires Jonas Eidevall as new head coach
San Diego Wave has hired Jonas Eidevall as its new head coach. The former Arsenal head coach joins the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side on a three-year contract. He had been out of ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites
Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
McDonald’s is ‘retiring’ its DEI goals. Why more companies are expected to do the same.
Companies like Walmart, Harley-Davidson and Lowe’s have also changed their diversity initiativesMarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Blackstone joins private equity deal wave in US accounting sector
Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuationsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers Ahead of Trump's Second Term
In an apparent overture to the incoming Trump administration, Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation, including no more fact-checkers and a move to Texas.Wired - Jan. 7 -
These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them
Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s $3,000 ‘Personal AI Supercomputer’ Will Let You Ditch the Data Center
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also announced new AI tools for creating autonomous agents during a keynote address at CES.Wired - Jan. 7
