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China stocks soar on AI, US-China trade hopes. Who are the country’s ‘Terrific Ten’ firms?
Chinese stocks have see-sawed since late last year, as investors reacted to factors ranging from government stimulus, artificial…
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Business
Gold prices climb as Middle East tensions rise, US inflation eases
GOLD prices rose on Thursday, as rising Middle East tensions boosted demand for safe-haven assets, while softer-than-expected US inflation…
News
Sly Stone’s Political and Musical Awakening
In May of 1971, Marvin Gaye released what many consider to be his masterwork, “What’s Going On?” A song cycle told from the point of view…
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How the Meanest Genre Got Nice
Two months ago, the world lost a gruff and burly guitar player named Al Barile. He was sixty-three when he died, after a battle with…
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Katherine Rundell’s Fantastic Four
Katherine Rundell grew up reading about mythical creatures—Minotaurs and trolls, dragons and unicorns—in books by writers like J. R. R.…
Politics
ICE commander says California isn't doing enough as judge weighs Trump's troop deployment
The top ICE official in Los Angeles told a federal judge on Wednesday that California law enforcement hasn't been able to stem the…
Politics
Tulsi Gabbard Bombs American History
Harry Truman made an entirely defensible decision. Basing our policies on denouncing him is a recipe for more tragedy, not less. Source link
Politics
Video: Why California Says Trump’s Military Deployment Is Illegal
new video loaded: Why California Says Trump’s Military Deployment Is Illegal Recent episodes inLatest Video Whether it’s reporting on…
Business
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open near record levels after May inflation data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened near record levels on Wednesday (Jun 11), as a cooler-than-expected inflation report calmed concerns around…
Business
Haidilao operator Super Hi swings to US$11.9 million Q1 profit on forex gains, delivery growth
Super Hi International, the operator of Haidilao’s international business, posted a net profit of US$11.9 million for the first quarter…
Politics
Don’t Overlook the Union Factor in California’s Chaos
The arrest of state SEIU president David Huerta spotlights the intersection of union dollars, Democratic power, and illegal immigration.…
Business
India's central bank to use cash reserve ratio as active liquidity tool
India’s central bank plans to use the cash reserve ratio (CRR) more frequently to manage liquidity and aid policy transmission, rather…
Politics
Trump’s Pick to Lead the F.A.A. Faces Senate Grilling
Bryan Bedford, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, will face questions from senators on Wednesday at a…
Business
Centurion shares hit all-time high on submission to list Reit on SGX
This is the highest price its shares have risen to since they started trading in 1995 Shares of Centurion rose on Wednesday (Jun 11)…
Politics
New Jersey congresswoman indicted on charges from confrontation with ICE
The Justice Department said Rep. LaMonica McIver was formally indicted Tuesday on three charges stemming from her clash with immigration…
Business
New Zealand central bank says former head quit over funding dispute
Former New Zealand central bank governor Adrian Orr’s surprise resignation in March was due to his disagreements with the treasury over…
Politics
CFPB Official Quits With Fiery Email
Cara Peterson, the acting head of enforcement for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, quit on Tuesday after sending a fiery email to…
News
The Riot Apologists Are Confused
What is happening in Los Angeles is nowhere near as complicated as California politicians and the press make it sound. Source link
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Wearing a computer on your face? Snap looks to take on rivals with new augmented reality glasses
For years, Snap has envisioned a future where people wear glasses to view and interact with computer-generated images without having to…
Culture
Video Stores, Revival Houses, and the Future of Movies
With movie adaptations of books, the essential virtue is audacity, the readiness to transform the source material. That’s equally true of…
Business
US: Wall St muted at open as US-China trade talks in focus
Wall Street’s main indexes opened subdued on Tuesday (Jun 10) as investors awaited the outcome of ongoing trade talks between the United…
News
Trump says Los Angeles would be 'burning to the ground' if he hadn't deployed troops
President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his decision to deploy U.S. Marines and the California National Guard to Los Angeles to quell the…
Business
Singapore stocks snap 5-day winning streak on Tuesday; STI down 0.1%
Local stocks closed lower on Tuesday (Jun 10), ending five straight days of gains amid concerns that the US-China trade talks may not be…
Business
Asia: Markets extend gains as China-US talks head into second day
Asian stocks squeezed out more gains on Tuesday as the latest round of China-US trade talks moved into a second day, with one of Donald…