Year in a word: Competitiveness

Mario Draghi’s report urging the EU to step up its game uses a buzzword on every Eurocrat’s lips

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Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up

Apple is facing heightened competition from a resurgent Huawei and other domestic brands.
CNBC - 6h
Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.
The New York Times - 1d
WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world

Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.
ABC News - 1d
China Reckons With Years of Excess

Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.
The Wall Street Journal - 1d
Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Never Says the Words’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
The New York Times - 1d
After a Monumental Year for Women’s Basketball, What’s Next?

Professional and college games broke into the broader cultural zeitgeist like never before in 2024.
The New York Times - 1d
Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message

Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...
The Hill - 1d
Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash

A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.
BBC News - 1d

FBI looking into potential connection between New Orleans attack and Las Vegas incident – live

Officials have not established a link between the New Orleans truck attack and an exploded Cybertruck outside a Trump-owned hotel in Las Vegas. New Orleans attack: investigators seek more ...
The Guardian - 19m
Rangers v Celtic: Scottish Premiership – live

Scottish Premiership updates from the 3pm GMT kick-off Live scores | Latest table | And mail Michael any thoughts Peeeeeeeeeep! We’re underway in Glasgow.. There is a minute’s silence ...
The Guardian - 19m
South Korean Police Raid Offices of Airline, Airport Involved in Plane Crash

The search warrant lists charges of professional negligence resulting in death after 179 people were killed on a Jeju Air flight.
The Wall Street Journal - 44m
Tesla shares fall 3.5% as company reports first decline in annual deliveries

Reduced European subsidies, a US shift to lower-priced hybrids and Chinese competition have squeezed EV maker. Tesla reported its first decline in annual deliveries on Thursday, as the automaker ...
The Guardian - 46m
'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England

Researchers in England have unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracks that date back 166 million years
ABC News - 46m

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