China's economy grew by just 4. 6% in the third quarter, the second quarter in a row to miss the government's target of 5% growth for 2024. Weak consumer spending, a struggling property market, and slower industrial output are to blame. Retail sales grew by 3. 3%, down from 3. 7%, and industrial pro
Imagine a journey back in time to over 5, 000 years ago in central China. Archaeologists have stumbled upon an impressive tomb in the city of Yongcheng, Henan province. They believe this tomb might have belonged to an early king from a prehistoric society. The Wangzhuang ruins, where the tomb was fo
Imagine this: two Chinese coast guard ships set sail from Zhoushan, a city in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, on a 35-day mission with their Russian counterparts. They traveled over 17, 000 nautical miles, exploring the Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea, and even the Arctic Ocean. This wasn't just a cas
At a recent summit, four major companies' finance chiefs discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their businesses. Elena Gomez, the CFO at Toast, a cloud-based restaurant management software company, shared her thoughts on how AI could change their workforce. She mentioned that busin
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos recently backed up the streaming giant's decision to mostly forgo theatrical releases. During a call with Wall Street analysts, he explained that Netflix is primarily focused on the subscription streaming business, and it's doing quite well. Sarandos pointed out that the
Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposed tax plan, which includes a $50,000 tax credit for new startups, isn’t impressing the 30 million small-business owners in the U.S. A recent poll conducted by the Job Creators Network reveals that these owners prefer former President Donald Trump over Vice Presid
Did you know that many shops in downtown Riverside, California, are having a tough time? Business owners are really upset because of a recent increase in crimes like theft, robbery, and even vandalism. This has not been an easy year for them. A jewelry store owner, Lety Gomez, has dealt with three b
The Upper East Side is losing more pharmacies due to rising crime rates. Next month, another Duane Reade will close, adding to the already six big-box pharmacies that have shut down in the last year. Residents are worried about longer lines and travel times to get their prescriptions. Andrew Fine, c
Netflix is gearing up to share its third-quarter earnings, and investors are eager to dive into the details. The streaming giant has been making some big changes, like introducing an ad-supported plan and diving into live sports. But what everyone really wants to know is how the company's password c
Kylie Jenner, known for her reality TV show and business ventures, recently shared a video on Instagram, unveiling her newest product: Sprinter Vodka Soda. This isn't your average launch, though. The timing of her ex-boyfriend Travis Scott's post raised a few eyebrows. He posted a photo of his Cacti
