Pictured here is a shopping mall in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 9, 2024.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China’s retail sales, industrial production and urban investment in August all grew slower than expected, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released Saturday.Retail sales rose by 2.1% in August from a year ago, missing expectations of 2.5% growth among economists polled by Reuters. That was also slower than the 2.7% increase in July.Online sales of physical goods rose by just under 1% in August from a year ago, according to CNBC calculations of official data.Industrial production rose by 4.5% in August from a…
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Liam Gallagher has addressed rumours that Richard Ashcroft could support Oasis on their reunion tour next year. After a fan on X/Twitter asked if Ashcroft would be supporting Oasis at their 2025 live shows, Gallagher replied in very typically Liam Gallagher fashion: “That would be BIBLICAL”. Ashcroft has a long history with Oasis, serving as the inspiration behind their 1995 hit ‘Cast No Shadow’. During a Select interview that year, Noel Gallagher said: “I always felt he was born at the wrong time and in the wrong place, and he was always trying to say the right things, but they…
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Sept. 13, 2024.Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty ImagesShares of Trump Media shot up Friday, minutes after majority owner Donald Trump said he has no plans to sell his stake.”I’m not selling,” said the Republican presidential nominee, who will be free to start cashing in his nearly 57% stake in less than a week when a lockup agreement expires.”I have absolutely no intention of selling,” he said.Trump Media shares rose by as much…
The saying “love never dies” takes on a literal meaning when it comes to some paranormal romances. Lovers often find themselves separated by the veil between worlds, yet their bond remains unbroken. Ghosts linger, usually driven by an undying passion transcending their otherworldly existence. Vampires and other immortals navigate through centuries searching for their one true love. Werewolves and other supernatural beings forge connections that will ultimately survive transformations. Indeed, love can overcome everything … sometimes even death. If readers yearn for tales where love manifests in haunting whispers, fleeting touches, and emotions that defy logic, these 6 books should…
(Image credit: Old Navy)If you were a frequent shopper of Old Navy in the ’90s and early 2000s like I was, you’re about to be hit with a heavy dose of nostalgia. The retailer is celebrating its 30th anniversary by re-releasing its most iconic pieces from 1994, the year it was founded. I recognize more than a few items, which are now as cool as ever thanks to the ’90s resurgence happening in the fashion industry.”At Old Navy, it’s not just about the fashion, but the joy we experience in it,” Old Navy Chief Creative Officer Zac Posen said in…
(Left) Jon Bernthal at the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ premiere. Photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages. (Right) Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief in Halo episode 5, Season 2, Streaming on Paramount+ 2024. Photo: Adrienn Szabo/Paramount+.Preview:Jon Bernthal and Pablo Schreiber are the latest recruits for ‘His & Hers’.Tessa Thompson is starring and executive producing.Netflix is backing the limited series.Murder mysteries continue to be all the rage for streamers in general and Netflix in particular. The company has Nicole Kidman on our screens right now for ‘The Perfect Couple’, and there is another example of the genre headed towards shooting.Tessa Thompson (an MCU veteran…
David made Jenelle’s son, Jace, feel unsafe. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/AdMedia Jenelle Evans’ teenage son is speaking out now that her estranged husband, David Eason, is out of the picture. The 15-year-old Jace is happy that David no longer lives under the same roof as him. In a recent clip from an upcoming episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Jace admits to his mom, Jenelle, how unsafe he felt in David’s presence. After settling into Jenelle’s North Carolina home after being awarded custody of Jace, the Teen Mom star asks her son, “So, how are you feeling here?” Jace confesses,…
We’re into the second week of September and we’ve seen some major game releases this month already. And there’s many more still to come. Sony launched its first-party title Astro Bot on September 6. The platformer is a follow-up to Astro’s Playroom, the free-to-play title that comes pre-installed on every PS5 and serves as a handy tech demo for DualSense controller features. Astro Bot, however, takes it to the next level, expanding the scope to include over six galaxies and 80 levels.September is a big month for fans of sports games, too. 2K launched NBA 2K25, the latest entry in…
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBrazil’s supreme court announced Friday that it ordered banks to transfer funds from Starlink and X accounts to pay fines the court levied against Elon Musk’s social network.The court’s top justice, Alexandre de Moraes, and a panel of five other justices, found that X had repeatedly violated Brazilian law when it refused to appoint a legal representative in the country, and when it refused to remove content or profiles from its platform that…
A man walking past a logo of fast fashion e-commerce company Shein outside its office in Guangzhou in southern China’s Guangdong province. Jade Gao | Afp | Getty ImagesThe bottom of the barrel prices that have made Chinese-linked e-tailers Shein and Temu so popular with American consumers could soon rise if the Biden administration curtails their use of a trade law loophole.The companies, known for their $5 T-shirts and $10 sweaters, could see prices rise by at least 20% if the so-called de minimis provision is changed, a spokesperson for the Republican majority of the House Select Committee on the Chinese…
In this photo illustration, the OpenAI logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen with a photo of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.Didem Mente | Anadolu | Getty ImagesTiger Global is planning to join OpenAI’s buzzy new funding round that would value the artificial intelligence startup at more than $150 billion, according to sources familiar with the situation who spoke anonymously because details of the round have not yet been made public.Thrive Capital is leading the round and plans to invest $1 billion. Microsoft, Nvidia and Apple are reportedly in talks to join as well.Tiger Global, based in New York,…
Tuesday’s debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was not a battle of words, it was a battle of body language. The facial language and the body language of Harris signaled strength, confidence, and authority. Those are usually the facial and body language signals we get from Donald Trump. But not Tuesday night. Tuesday night, Harris was on the offensive. Trump was frequently on defense. Harris was on top. Trump was not. In tribes of chimpanzees, there is a dominant male, a male who is in command. He’s called the alpha male. The alpha male displays the body language of dominance. He is at the center of…
Special Interest are back with the new song “Nothing Grows Here.” The New Orleans band’s Ruth Mascelli mixed the track, and it was mastered by Kassian Troyer. Take a look at the song’s visualizer, made by guitarist Maria Elena, below.Special Interest’s lead singer, Alli Logout, said, in a press statement, that the group’s new track is about “stagnancy, over-stayed welcomes and the moment you decided to confront your complacency.” She continued, “It’s about opening yourself to feel the earth dying underneath your feet. How do we stand and what do we stand for? It’s a song about the reeling in…
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden threw shade at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Friday over Trump’s latest campaign promise: to eliminate income taxes on overtime pay.”Donald Trump is losing, and these tax proposals he’s floating out of desperation are as fake as his tan,” Wyden said in a statement.The Oregon Democrat who leads the Senate tax writing panel said the former president “knows Republicans in Congress have no intention of passing this stuff.””It’s obvious his newfound concern for working people is a fraud,” Wyden argued, “because as president he undermined overtime protections for workers.”He added, “You can always…
13 Sep 2024 New Mystery & Thriller Novels for Fans of Rebel Ridge If you were captivated by the gripping suspense and intricate plot twists of Rebel Ridge, you’re in for a treat! Whether you’re drawn to the heart-pounding tension, the morally complex characters, or the expertly crafted mysteries, there’s a new wave of novels that will satisfy your craving for thrilling reads. Explosive Reprisals (Crime Scene Kosovo Book 3) by Tasmin Turner Release Date: September 5 2024 Kit Chase, an international prosecutor in Pristina, faces her toughest case yet. After a police officer’s murder unveils a web of crime…
Having been born in Indiana, I share much of the Midwest Protestantism of my forebears and extended family. I believe hard work generally does pay off. I think a “thank you” can go a long way. And, I believe, too, that spending upwards of $500 on a single pair of shoes can be a bit ridiculous. Which is why I don’t. Or, rather, I haven’t since 2019, when I started using a cobbler. I know that shoes aren’t built the way they used to be—but some are. And those are usually an investment. If you’re fed up with cheap, uncomfortable…
Justin Timberlake admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol in a Long Island courtroom on Friday morning while appearing before a judge, who accepted his guilty plea as part of a deal that lessened his punishment and allowed the pop star to avoid any more jail time. Though the actor and pop sensation initially pled not guilty, his now guilty plea to a lesser charge will result in him committing to 25 hours of community service at a nonprofit of his choosing; paying a $500 penalty, and recording a public service announcement. Additionally, his New York State driver’s license…
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson, who made a name for himself by betting against the housing market during the financial crisis and who is today a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump, said there could be a collapse in the financial markets and a recession if Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposed tax plans become a reality.”They want to raise the corporate tax rate from 21 to 28%, they want to raise the capital gains tax from 20% to 39% and then they want to add a tax on unrealized capital gains of 25%,” Paulson said in an interview on CNBC’s…