In a surprising turnaround, China’s factory activity expanded for the first time in six months – jumping to 50. 1 in October. This is a promising sign after months of contraction, with September clocking in at 49. 8. Economists had expected a slight improvement, predicting 49. 9. But the actual resu
Get ready for a big event! China's parliament is set to meet from November 4 to 8. This isn't just any meeting—investors are eagerly waiting for news about the country's fiscal stimulus. Last year, the same meeting saw China's fiscal deficit jump to 3. 8%, so this year's gathering could bring more c
In Central Minnesota, the unseasonably warm and dry weather has been doing some strange things to hunting this fall. According to a bird and fishing expert, Glen from Outdoor News, ducks just aren't moving much. Blame it on the lack of cold fronts that usually nudge birds southward. He mentioned tha
When Jenna Fischer, known for her role in "The Office, " recently revealed her year-long battle with breast cancer, she also shared an interesting detail: the first celebrity she called after receiving the news. In an exclusive interview with Hoda Kotb on the "TODAY" show, Fischer recounted her expe
On a sunny day in the Mentawai Islands, off the coast of Indonesia, a shocking incident took place. Giulia Manfrini, a 36-year-old Italian surfer, was surfing when she was struck by a sharp-billed fish. This freak accident happened around 9:30 a. m. local time near Siberut Island. Despite efforts to
A new Netflix documentary has suddenly skyrocketed to the top 10 — and it's stirring up some opinions. Titled "Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare, " this true crime doc is based on a podcast that delves into a long-running catfishing scam. The story follows Kirat Assi, who thought she was in an onlin
Malaysia is planning some big changes to how it spends its money. The government has been giving out lots of subsidies, like helping with fuel, water, and even chicken prices. But this is costing them a lot, and they want to change that. So, next year, they'll start adjusting who gets these subsidie
China's Ministry of Finance recently held a press briefing, highlighting its focus on resolving local government debt issues rather than providing the economic stimulus markets were hoping for. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an outlined four key measures to support local governments in managing debt risks.
Tesla recently unveiled its Cybercab robotaxi, a smaller, two-seater version of the Cybertruck. The big news? It might cost less than $30,000! But that's not all. Elon Musk also showed off a prototype of Tesla's Robovan, an electric, autonomous bus for crowded cities. While these new rides are excit
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
