A Louisiana state trooper, Kory York, recently avoided jail time by pleading no contest to a lesser charge in the 2019 death of Black motorist Ronald Greene. Initially facing severe charges like negligent homicide and malfeasance, York now faces a year of probation after agreeing to testify against
Pfizer, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, surprised many analysts with its third-quarter earnings. The company reported earnings of $1. 06 per share, well above the expected $0. 61. Sales also exceeded expectations, coming in at $17. 7 billion compared to the projected $14. 92 bil
Imagine investing in a future where Asia's economy thrives on clean energy and sustainable practices. That's what the Newton Hexon Asia Growth Fund is all about. This fund, a joint venture between Newton Hexon Capital and PMB Investment Berhad, is focused on businesses that are leading the charge in
In a tragic incident on Tuesday, militants attacked a health center in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where polio vaccinations were being organized. The attack led to a shootout that sadly claimed the life of a police officer, with three attackers also killed. The health workers were fortun
Cecilia Hailey, a former teacher at Donda Academy, is suing Kanye West for wrongful termination. She claims she was fired for opposing the school's unusual curriculum. Hailey says that the rapper wanted students to march and take rifle shooting classes. She thought these ideas were strange and compa
The U. S. Treasury Department has implemented a new rule to curb American investments in China's advanced tech sectors like AI, computer chips, and quantum computing. This rule, resulting from President Joe Biden's August 2023 executive order, aims to restrict China's military advancements. The rule
The U. S. Treasury Department has put forth a new rule to prevent American investors from helping China develop advanced military technology. This rule, which will take effect on January 2, 2024, is a follow-up to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden back in August 2023. The goal is to r
New York state has seen a significant drop in population, with nearly 1% of its residents moving out in 2023. That's around 180, 000 people leaving, making it the state with the most outmigration this year. While this number is lower than 2022's 244, 000, it shows the ongoing trend of people moving
In the Russian city of Kazan, a significant meeting is taking place. Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from China, India, and other countries, in what is known as the BRICS summit. This group initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, but now also counts Ira
In the third quarter of 2024, the iPhone 16 gave Apple a boost in China's smartphone market, helping it secure a spot among the top five vendors. Although Apple's market share dipped slightly to 15. 6%, the new iPhone still made waves. Huawei, on the other hand, is staging a strong comeback. Despite
