On a quiet Saturday morning, China's Ministry of Finance met with the press to chat about local debt issues and the health of the property market. They let everyone know that the central government might step in to help, even if it means bumping up the deficit. But, they didn't share any numbers abo
China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an hinted at increasing the deficit during a recent press briefing, suggesting greater fiscal flexibility. He stressed that the opportunity to do so is "quite substantial," but further discussions are ongoing. Economists have been calling for more financial backing fr
In 1981, Walker Percy wrote an editorial about the possibility of a human life amendment. He noted that the scientific proof of abortion ending a human life was clear. Yet, he warned those supporting legal abortion that they wouldn't have it both ways—they'd be told what they were doing. Today, it s
It's been almost a year since the US military's X-37B spaceplane started its unusual journey in a highly elliptical orbit. Now, the Space Force has something exciting in store. They plan to use a technique called aerobraking to help the spaceplane return to Earth. This means the X-37B will dip into
Every autumn, Costco brings back its massive 4-pound tubs of chili. But is it truly authentic? A well-known Instagram account, @costcohotfinds, stirred up a heated discussion about this. The account's owner, a mom, excitedly shared the return of the chili, but many followers weren't convinced. They
We live in a time where political arguments are all over the internet. Videos of people shouting at each other about politics are everywhere. It's like a sport. You might have seen a video where a liberal activist faced off against a group of Trump supporters. It sounded like a battle royale. One si
On Tuesday, the only head-to-head debate between California's U.S. Senate candidates, Rep. Adam B. Schiff and former Dodger Steve Garvey, took place in Glendale. Hosted by KABC-TV, the debate was intense, with topics ranging from immigration to the economy and Trump's influence. Schiff, a seasoned D
Imagine running out of gas while trying to escape a hurricane. That's the scary reality for many Floridians as Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm, heads their way. Over 1,600 gas stations in the state have run out of fuel due to panic buying. People are topping off their tanks, which actually make
Eileen O’Neill Burke and Bob Fioretti are the top contenders for Cook County state’s attorney. The election promises a shift in policies from the current leadership. Burke, the Democratic nominee, has extensive legal experience and plans to boost technology, training, and staff retention in the offi
Imagine looking back at the 1960 U.S. presidential race, a time that sounds a lot like today. CNN's Chris Wallace takes readers back to a divided America. It was January, and Senator John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts just announced his run for the presidency. The stage was set with colorful players
