Analysis-China trust deficit: crisis spurs shadow banking policy response calls
By Summer Zhen and Laura Matthews HONG KONG/NEW YORK Chinese fears of a spillover from missed payments on
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White House defends Hawaii response amid Biden silence and Trump criticism
The White House is making a concerted effort to defend and explain the federal reaction to the Maui wildfires, highlighting what it describes as a "robust whole-of-government response" on the island.
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Barbie banned from Algerian cinemas for corrupting morals
It is accused of promoting attitudes contrary to the cultural beliefs of the mainly Muslim nation.
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Afghanistan country profile
Provides an overview of Afghanistan, including key dates and facts about this Asian country.
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US Retail Sales Top Forecasts, Showcasing Consumer Resilience
US retail sales rose in July by more than forecast, highlighting how the resilience of consumers is helping
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'Untold: Hall of Shame' unwinds the BALCO scandal that shook the sports world
Despite having served time for his role in the BALCO scandal, Victor Conte stands out for being unrepentant. The latest edition of Netflix's sports docuseries "Untold," "Hall of Shame," gives him another moment in the spotlight, providing a once-over-lightly rehash of track, football and especially baseball figures who became the focus of controversy over performance-enhancing drugs.
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Janet Yellen explains her 'magic mushroom' experience in China
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ate a "magic mushroom" on a recent trip to Beijing, but the aftereffects don't sound that special.
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MTN’s Fintech Unit Seeks More Investors After Mastercard Deal
MTN Group Ltd. is seeking as many as three more strategic investors in addition to Mastercard Inc. for
1970-01-01 08:00
Moises Caicedo reveals which pair of Chelsea legends he isolised growing up
Moises Caicedo reveals which Chelsea legends he idolised growing up in Ecuador.
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One reason why every NFL team can win Super Bowl
The NFL is unique in that its short schedule and relatively short careers allow for parity each season. That gives us the confidence to say that in some universe, any team can win if everything goes right.The NFL is unique in that it only takes one hot streak to win a Super Bowl. Other sports ca...
1970-01-01 08:00
ChatGPT-Wary Universities Scramble to Prepare for New School Year
ChatGPT set the academic world ablaze after it was introduced in November, when the AI chatbot suddenly gave
1970-01-01 08:00
The Noteworthy Fears of 10 Famous Figures
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”—unless you also fear the number 13. Or insects. Or being buried alive. Here are the fears of just a few of history’s most notable figures, from FDR to Dalí.
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