China Still Grappling with Covid Surge As Lunar New Year Celebrations Kick Off
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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 -
Hispanic Democrats kick off voter mobilization campaign
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) campaign arm is launching its voter mobilization efforts ahead of November’s election through alliances with grassroots groups in Arizona, Florida and Texas. Bold PAC is announcing the effort Thursday, ...The Hill - Politics -
Covid still warps our sense of time
Four years after lockdowns began we are still learning about pandemic hangoversFinancial Times - Business - Covid -
Treasury yields end higher to kick off holiday-shortened week
Rates on U.S. government debt jumped by the most in one week on Monday as traders braced for a busy holiday-shortened period.MarketWatch - Business -
WorldWinner kicks off 25th anniversary with bilingual Lotería Fantástica game
WorldWinner is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of the Lotería Fantástica on Worldwinner.com and mobile apps.VentureBeat - Tech -
‘Theatre of the mind’: celebrating 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons
The role-playing game, largely powered by participants’ imaginations, continues to attract fans half a century after it was launched. Everyone remembers their first Dungeons & Dragons character. For Sam Gyseman, it was a dwarf called Sven Olafson. ...The Guardian - World -
Flutter Entertainment posts 25% surge in sales as bet on FanDuel pays off
The gambling giant saw its losses widen due to two major impairment chargesMarketWatch - Business -
Trump on Obamacare: Still Ludicrous After All These Years
In truth, he has no plan to “fix” affordable health care.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
WSL: Arsenal come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 - reaction
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from Sunday's five Women's Super League games.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
'Yellowstone' actor says he was kicked off plane for refusing to sit next to masked passenger
"Yellowstone" star Forrie J. Smith took to Instagram on Saturday to say he was "kicked off" a flight and left stranded in Houston after refusing to sit next to another passenger wearing a mask.NBC News - Top stories -
2024 Hall of Fame Game: Bears, Texans to kick off annual preseason opener in Canton
Could the Bears be unveiling No. 1 pick Caleb Williams?CBS Sports - Sports -
MLB Opening Day schedule: Times, full slate of games as 2024 baseball season kicks off Thursday
Twenty-six teams will be in action on Thursday after Mother Nature altered MLB's Opening Day scheduleCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
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 -
Ajayi off to Gonzaga after big year at Pepperdine
Michael Ajayi, who averaged 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds in his one season at Pepperdine, said Tuesday he is transferring to Gonzaga.ESPN - Sports -
How to watch Boston Red Sox games in 2024: Live stream, TV channel, watch baseball online as season kicks off
The Red Sox are looking for their first playoff appearance since 2021CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Humble Celebrates The Best Of Boomer Shooters With New Bundle Deal
If you've been feeling nostalgic for the '90s, this new Humble Bundle with a treasure trove of boomer shooters might satiate your hunger for fast-paced action from a bygone era. Games in this genre prioritize speed, precision, and turning enemies ...GameSpot - Tech -
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 -
Academic year begins in Afghanistan but girls over 12 still shut out
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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 -
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 -
Lebanon's displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the 'new normal'
About 60 families are celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at an abandoned hotel in southern Lebanon, far from their homesABC News - World -
A Closing Chapter: Logansport restaurant China Lane closes after 73 years
Yahoo News - World - China -
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 -
US-backed Syrian force that defeated IS 5 years ago warns group still poses international threat
The U.S.-backed force that defeated the Islamic State group in Syria five years ago is warning that the extremists still pose grave dangers throughout the worldABC News - World -
Shōgun: why the English samurai’s life and legacy still grip Japan 400 years on
Epic new TV adaptation of the 1975 novel reignites interest in the exploits of the Kent sailor William Adams. On a backstreet in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, between a seafood wholesaler and a jewellery shop, stands a simple monument. It ...The Guardian - World -
Retired grandmother still owes $108,000 in student debt 40 years after taking out loan
According to the U.S. Department of Education, 43 million Americans owe a collective $1.3 trillion in student loan debt.The Hill - Politics -
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 -
Patient of Elon Musk's Neuralink Shows Off New Life With Implant
In a presentation to staff of the brain-computer startup company, a quadriplegic Arizona man details his improvements after the procedure.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Amazon's New Focus: Fending Off Rivals Temu and Shein
The e-commerce companies with Chinese roots have, for now, replaced Walmart and Target as Amazon’s central competitive focus.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Amazon -
Last chance: My favorite Cuisinart mini food processor is 25% off, but the Amazon sale ends today
Get this tiny yet mighty Cuisinart mini food processor for 25% off at Amazon, while you can.CBS News - Top stories -
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