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Oct 22 2024FINANCE

China's Market Boom: Where’s the Smart Money Going?

China's markets have been on a roller coaster lately, with the government rolling out major stimulus plans. From cutting interest rates to boosting bank cash reserves and supporting stock markets, the Chinese government is going all out. The CSI 300 index, which tracks top stocks, has even jumped by

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Trump Gambit: A Shift in Power Dynamics

Elon Musk has proposed a bold move by suggesting that Donald Trump appoint him to lead a government efficiency commission if Trump wins the election. This commission would have the authority to suggest significant spending cuts and regulatory changes across federal agencies. But why is Musk pushing

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Moldova's EU Path: A Close Call Amid Controversy

In a nail-biting referendum, Moldova has voted to join the EU by a very narrow margin. With more than 1. 4 million votes counted, 50. 39% supported the "Yes" side. This close outcome is a big deal for Moldova's pro-Western government, especially after a heated campaign filled with claims of voter fr

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Oct 21 2024CRIME

Murky Truths: A Double Killing and Cover-Up in Mexico

In Mexico's Sinaloa state, something sinister happened on July 25. A prominent opponent of the governor, Héctor Cuén, was killed. But the story gets twisted. Police, prosecutors, and even forensic experts tried to hide this murder. They claimed it was a random robbery at a gas station. But federal

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Oct 20 2024POLITICS

Cuba in the Dark: The Power Crisis Explained

Imagine waking up to a world without electricity. That's what happened recently in Cuba when a massive power plant called Antonio Guiteras suddenly stopped working. This left millions of people in the dark for two whole days. Why did this happen? Officials say it's because of the high demand for air

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Oct 19 2024CRIME

Couple's Fraud Funds Disney Trips

Imagine stealing money meant for government work to fund luxurious vacations. That's what Chantelle Boyd and Thomas Bouchard did. Boyd, a Maryland woman, was sentenced for conspiring to defraud the government out of thousands of dollars. Her boyfriend, Bouchard, hired her for a "no-show" job at the

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

China's Economy Shows Resilience with 4. 6% Third-Quarter Growth

China recently announced that its economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. This growth slightly surpassed the expectations of economists, who had predicted a 4. 5% increase. Although this growth rate is a bit slower than the 4. 7% growth seen in the second qu

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

Elon Musk's Take on UFOs: Not Aliens, But Secret Weapons

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has a unique perspective on the recent UFO sightings in the US. He believes these unidentified flying objects are not extraterrestrial life but rather advanced military technology. During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Musk explained that with over 6, 000 satellites

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

CVS Shakes Up Leadership: New CEO Steps In

CVS Health has swapped CEOs following pressure from investors, including activist Glenview Capital. The company's shares have taken a nosedive, down nearly half since 2022 highs. CVS’s latest move comes after repeated cuts to profit forecasts due to rising healthcare costs and competition in its ret

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

World Drops 'Coin', Unveils New Iris-Scanning Orb

World, the startup that once went by Worldcoin, has made some big changes. They've dropped the "coin" from their name and introduced a new iris-scanning device called the Orb. This device is designed to prove that you're a real human, not a bot or AI. The company's co-founder, Alex Blania, explained

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