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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 - 3 hours ago

China Reveals $1.4 Trillion Plan to Bail Out Local Governments

The massive support package came after a series of smaller measures in recent weeks were announced to jump-start growth in China’s sluggish economy.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters

Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debt

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Swiss bank UBS smashes third-quarter expectations with $1.4 billion in profit

Swiss banking titan UBS on Wednesday posted a large profit beat, after completing its first wave of client migrations following its integration of collapsed domestic rival Credit Suisse.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Kroger to pay nearly $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuit claims

Supermarket chain Kroger has finalized a nearly $1.4 billion agreement to settle the majority of the claims made by states, counties and Native American tribes that accused the company of helping ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

War is but one path to the Iron Throne: Iconic 'Game of Thrones' chair sells for $1.4 million

An Iron Throne from 'Game of Thrones' sells at auction, along with hundreds of other items from the epic HBO series. The entire haul fetches $21 million.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14

NFL owners approve Jacksonville's $1.4 billion 'stadium of the future' set to open in 2028

NFL owners have unanimously approved Jacksonville’s $1_4 billion “stadium of the future."

Sports - ABC News - October 15

The Economist announces support for Harris

The Economist announced Thursday that the outlet is backing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the upcoming election, now less than a week away. “While some newspapers refused to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Biden's granddaughter announces pregnancy

President Biden’s granddaughter Naomi Biden announced on Election Day that she is expecting her first child. In an Instagram story on Tuesday, the president’s eldest grandchild posted a photo of ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Conor McGregor's many retirement announcements

As he talks once more about not fighting again, fans have become accustomed to McGregor saying farewell.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

William announces Earthshot Prize winners

Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for £1m funding for their environmental initiatives.

A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?

The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.

China is turning Japanese

At least that’s what the bond market is whispering

World - Financial Times - October 17

Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief

President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return ...

Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail

The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...

World - ABC News - October 14

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.

FTC announces rule to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to make it easier for consumers to cancel digital subscriptions. The department will soon implement a "final click to cancel rule," it announced ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Biden Announces $425 Million in Aid to Ukraine

President Biden spoke by telephone to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine about the security package, which includes munitions, armored vehicles and other weapons.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Taylor Swift Just Made an Announcement and It’s Sheer Genius

The Eras tour is finally ending. But Swift has one more project to delight her fans.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Sam Fender announces UK and European tour

The singer-songwriter announces his People Watching tour, which hits the road in in December.

Disney announces when it will replace CEO Bob Iger

Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.

What Germany’s new naval base means for Baltic security

Also in this newsletter: the UK joins the EU in committing to the G7 loan to Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 22

Badminton and hockey miss out as Commonwealth Games sports confirmed

The scaled-down games will feature 10 sports across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.

HSBC Announces Restructuring and Names First Female C.F.O.

The restructuring of Europe’s largest lender comes as it looks to cut costs and navigate a diplomatic minefield across its sprawling operations.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

PlaySide announces Shattered psychological thriller in VR

PlaySide Studios, Australia’s largest indie game studio, announced Shattered for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S virtual reality headsets.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 23

US announces $135M in humanitarian assistance to Palestinians

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday announced $135 million in new humanitarian assistance for Palestinians and said American negotiators will meet with Israeli and Qatari counterparts to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.

Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada's immigration targets

The government says it "didn't get the balance quite right" when it bolstered immigration to address labour shortages.

Watch Live: DA recommends resentencing in Menendez brothers' case

The Los Angeles County District Attorney announced he recommends the Menendez brothers be resentenced for the 1989 murder of their parents.

Chancellor to announce five new UK freeports in the Budget

Labour to expand tax-free import scheme in a bid to boost economic growth across the country

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Israel announces strikes on military sites in Iran.

Blasts reported around Tehran after a year of escalating confrontations.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Watch: Israeli military chief announces strikes in Iran

Rear Adm Daniel Hagari says the strikes are in response to Iran "relentlessly attacking" Israel.

Donovan, Browns radio announcer, dies at age 68

Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, has died at the age of 68.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments

The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition – Announcement Trailer

Rebuild humanity and survive on the mysterious planet Mira in this open-world action RPG! This visually enhanced version includes newly added story elements and more. The Xenoblade Chronicles X: ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Hezbollah announces new leader after Nasrallah killed

Hezbollah has named Sheikh Naim Qassem as its next leader, though Israel, suggesting it will target him, has already threatened that his time in the role would be “temporary.” “Temporary ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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