Why There’s Hope for U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’

Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.

Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Views of China hit new low: Survey

Americans have a deteriorating view of China and its relations with the U.S., according to a Thursday report published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Participants ranked the country 26 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Here’s why China has been testing its autonomous car technology in the U.S. for years

Didi, WeRise, Pony.ai, Baidu and AutoX drove over 1.6 million test miles on California’s roads between 2017 and 2023.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit

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World - Financial Times - October 16

Stellantis Expands Mexico Factory to Build More Ram Pickups Outside the U.S.

Such a step by the automaker would threaten its already-frayed relationship with the UAW, which has criticized moves to cut U.S. jobs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.

Business - MarketWatch - 43 minutes ago

Helene survivors in North Carolina still in shock but finding hope

North Carolinians devastated by Helene are determined to stay and rebuild homes wrecked by the monster storm.

Why Cooling Inflation Hasn’t Eased Sticker Shock

The term refers to what we have internalized as the fair price for a product or service. It’s often out of sync with what things now actually cost.

Business - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league

England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.

Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China

European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

China's factory activity expands for the first time since April, official survey shows

China's official purchasing managers' index for October came in at 50.1, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released Thursday.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

U.S. unemployment rate to stay low in 2025, top forecaster says

U.S. economic growth should moderate in 2025 but remain relatively strong, and the unemployment rate will look a little better, Harvard economist Karen Dynan said Tuesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Harris on Trump abandoning town hall for music session: ‘Hope he’s okay’

Vice President Harris and her campaign aides swiped at former President Trump on Tuesday after the Republican presidential nominee cut short a town hall event in Pennsylvania to play songs from his ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Why southern border towns are frustrated by the immigration debate

Presidio, Texas, relies on hundreds of Mexican citizens who legally cross the border daily to work in restaurants or oil fields. Presidio's mayor believes the city would be in "serious trouble" if ...

Kennesaw State shocks Liberty: Previously winless Owls sink Flames' playoff hopes while claiming first FBS win

The Flames were viewed as a strong contender for the Group of Five's CFP slot

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Why Europe’s car crisis is mostly made in China

The once-lucrative market is now highly competitive and more Chinese EVs are being exported, compounding slower sales at home

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Major airlines are cutting services to China or quitting entirely amid low travel demand, high costs

A new report from travel news site Skift shows that seven major airlines have retreated from the country in the past four months.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Horniness, hedonism and hope: why Rivals makes me surprisingly nostalgic

The TV drama doesn’t shy away from the worst aspects of the Thatcher era. But this version of Jilly Cooper’s bonkbuster also captures the lust, laughter and late-night parties. There is no watching ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

How the U.S. Is Trying to Challenge China's Cobalt Chokehold

Talks over mining company Chemaf in Congo are part of a push by the Biden administration to secure global supplies of a metal used in everything from jet fighters and drones to electric-vehicle ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

5 Provisions in China’s Panda Contracts With U.S. Zoos

Normally confidential contracts show that U.S. zoos are accepting increasingly strict terms governing panda cams and public statements.

World - The New York Times - October 21

U.S.-China relations expected to be strained no matter who wins the White House

As Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the presidential election, China’s President Xi Jinping has not expressed a preference for either.

U.S. to Curb AI Investment in China Soon

Some technologies and financial commitments will be blocked, based on President Biden’s 2023 executive order to keep American expertise from helping the Chinese military.

Business - Inc. - October 22

U.S. supports Israel's 'limited' campaign in Lebanon in hopes of a weakened Hezbollah

President Joe Biden’s administration is signaling that it supports Israel’s operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.

U.S. and Israeli negotiators to travel to Doha with hopes of resuming Gaza ceasefire talks

U.S. and Israeli negotiators will travel to Doha in the coming days, the top diplomats for U.S. and Qatar said Thursday, intending to resume long-stalled ceasefire talks.

Terrifier 3: this low-budget film makes audiences vomit. Why is it No 1 at the US box office?

How did a $2m horror sequel trump $200m movie Joker: Folie à Deux this weekend? By shocking viewers – and steering clear of songs. Name: Terrifier 3.. Age: Three days old. Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 14

This Texas city has the lowest cost of living in the U.S.: There is 'investment in the area keeps home prices low,' expert says

Realtor.com ranked the cities with the lowest cost of living by examining regional price parities data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

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