China S Covid Surge Casts A Shadow over the Lunar New Year Travel Rush
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Joni Mitchell returns to Spotify two years after boycott over Joe Rogan's COVID-19 'lies'
Joni Mitchell's music returned to Spotify last week, more than two years after she boycotted the streaming giant for platforming 'The Joe Rogan Experience.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
It’s like travelling back 700 years: healthy pleasures in rural Andalucía
A group of seven Moorish villages in southern Spain are the perfect place to recharge – offering mountain air, sparkling springs and any excuse for a party. On our first morning in Atalbéitar, I walk into the kitchen to make coffee and wonder if ...The Guardian - World -
China releases South Korean soccer star after a nearly 1-year detention over bribery suspicions
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China releases South Korean soccer star after a nearly 1-year detention over bribery suspicions
A star South Korean soccer player who was detained and investigated in China for nearly a year over bribery allegations has been released and returned homeABC News - World - China -
China's surging innovation investments are a wake-up call to Congress
Nearly every member of Congress would likely declare that they are "pro-innovation," but no member can be pro-innovation without also being pro-IP. For the sake of countless American companies and workers, it's time for Congress to wake up, step ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'
National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.BBC News - Top stories -
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People
Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination.The New York Times - Health - Covid -
Moderna’s new and improved COVID vaccine produced positive trial results
Moderna Inc. announced Tuesday that its next-generation COVID vaccine produced better immune results in a late-stage trial than its previous vaccines, and will be a key part of its combination therapy against flu and COVID-19.MarketWatch - Business - Covid -
The S&P 500 Is Poised for Best Start to Year Since 2019
Resilient corporate profits, enthusiasm around AI and hopes that the Fed will cut rates have given investors plenty of reasons to keep on buying.The Wall Street Journal - World -
DC's New Superman Movie - Release Date, Cast, Director, And Everything Else To Know
Superman is backJames Gunn and Peter Safran are the new co-heads of DC Studios, and one of the most exciting projects kicking off the new era of DC is the next Superman movie. Formerly known as Superman Legacy, the film is now simply titled ...GameSpot - Tech -
Trump’s Truth Social valued at more than $9bn as it goes public in New York
Trump Media & Technology trading on Nasdaq under ‘DJT’ ticker, using former president’s initials. The firm behind Donald Trump’s Truth Social went public on Tuesday at a price that values the minnow social network at more than $9bn.. Shares in ...The Guardian - World - New York -
Surge of new US-led oil and gas activity threatens to wreck Paris climate goals
World’s fossil-fuel producers on track to nearly quadruple output from newly approved projects by decade’s end, report finds. The world’s fossil-fuel producers are on track to nearly quadruple the amount of extracted oil and gas from newly ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Stocks surge after Fed indicates three rate cuts still coming this year
The S&P topped 5,200 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was still targeting three rate cuts in 2024. Markets had feared hotter-than-expected inflation and jobs data would persuade the Fed to trim its timeline.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran slapped with 8 new charges
The new charges bring his total amount of charges to 35, including corruption. Iswaran has pleaded not guilty to the earlier 27 charges.CNBC - Business -
Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s new running mate?
An unconventional choice, Nicole Shanahan brings youth and considerable wealth to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley.CBS News - Politics -
Overwatch 2's New DPS Hero, Venture, Is As Maneuverable As They Are Deadly
Overwatch 2's newest DPS hero, Venture, will be excavating their way into the game soon, and Blizzard has now given fans their best look yet at the archaeologists' game-changing abilities.Venture is a highly maneuverable DPS who uses their Smart ...GameSpot - Tech -
The U.S.’s First Congestion Tolls Were Approved in New York City
Also, the Biden administration promised to aid Baltimore’s recovery. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Moderna says new Covid vaccine showed stronger immune response than current shot in study
Moderna's new shot offers the potential of a longer shelf life and is one component of its combination vaccine targeting Covid and the flu.CNBC - Business - Covid -
Big tech companies could drive the S&P 500 to 6,000 this year or crash it to 4,500, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lays out a scenario for the S&P 500 to hit 6,000 by the end of the year thanks to Big Tech.MarketWatch - Business -
A Closing Chapter: Logansport restaurant China Lane closes after 73 years
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Apple to launch Vision Pro in China this year, Tim Cook says
Apple will launch its Vision Pro headset in China this year, CEO Tim Cook told Chinese state media.CNBC - Business - China -
China’s ‘battery king’ dismisses solid-state EV commercialisation as years away
CATL chief Robin Zeng says much-vaunted tech for electric vehicles is impractical and unsafeFinancial Times - World - China -
China-made vehicles will make up a quarter of Europe’s EV sales this year
China-made electric vehicles will make up more than a quarter of the EV sales in Europe this year, according to a new policy analysis.NBC News - Top stories -
Why didn’t New Zealand impose sanctions on China?
New Zealand did not follow the US and UK in imposing financial restrictions after accusing Beijing of links to cyber-attacks. Politicians, journalists and critics of Beijing were among those targeted by cyber-attacks run by groups backed by China, ...The Guardian - World - New Zealand -
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse: How and When to Watch
The subtle event, known as a penumbral eclipse, can be observed by everyone on Earth’s nightside.The New York Times - Science -
Adventure Travel Is Increasingly Not Just for the Young
The average age of participants has risen over the past few years, outfitters say, thanks in part to better gear and more-accommodating trips.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China jails sports officials convicted of taking bribes
The former president of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison amid a wide-ranging crackdown on sports corruptionABC News - Sports - China -
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine after three years, as ties improve
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine after three years, as ties improveABC News - World - China -
A global gold rush for buried hydrogen is underway — as hype builds over its clean energy potential
A global gold rush is underway for a long-overlooked resource that advocates say could play a significant role in the shift away from fossil fuels.CNBC - Business -
China’s Plan to Spur Growth: A New Slogan for Building Factories
As China’s leaders promote their strategy, other countries worry about manufacturing overcapacity and plans for more exports.The New York Times - Business - China -
China's new guidelines block Intel and AMD chips in government computers: FT
Government agencies above the township level to purchase "safe and reliable" processors and operating systems.CNBC - Business - China -
UK accuses groups linked to China of two 'malicious cyber campaigns'
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden announces sanctions against Chinese state-affiliated organisations after hacking attacks.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage
New Zealand says hackers linked to the Chinese government targeted its Parliament in 2021ABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
New Zealand follows U.S., U.K. in accusing China-backed hackers of cyberattacks
New Zealand has accused China of “malicious cyber activity” linked to Chinese state actors, who targeted its parliament in 2021.NBC News - Top stories - New Zealand -
EV News: Fisker Delisting, Tesla's Big Promo, and China's WTO Protest
A WTO dispute looms between the U.S. and China, while Elon Musk responds to softening demand at Tesla, and Fisker continues its slide.Inc. - Business - China -
Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration
The Philippines summoned China’s envoy on Monday to protest against “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila’s defense minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international ...NBC News - Top stories - China -
Apple Held Talks With China's Baidu Over AI for Its Devices
The iPhone maker has been exploring using external partners to help accelerate its artificial-intelligence ambitions.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Apple -
China Files WTO Complaint Against U.S. Over Electric-Vehicle Subsidies
Beijing says rules that require vehicles to use parts from specific regions to qualify for subsidies are discriminatory and distort fair competition.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Global CEOs flock to China as tensions mount over export glut
Apple’s Tim Cook, ExxonMobil’s Darren Woods and HSBC’s Noel Quinn head to Beijing for annual development forumFinancial Times - Business - China -
China wins WTO dispute with Australia over steel products
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