Attention turns to presidential poll after Taiwan ruling party thrashing
Attention is turning to Taiwan’s next presidential election in 2024 after the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was thrashed at local elections on Saturday.
Shanghai hit by Covid protests as anger spreads across China
The wave of civil disobedience is unprecedented since President Xi Jinping assumed power a decade ago, as frustration mounts over zero-Covid policy.
Ukraine remembers Stalin-era famine as Russia war rages
Ukraine accused the Kremlin on Saturday of reviving the “genocidal” tactics of Josef Stalin as Kyiv commemorated a Soviet-era famine that killed millions of Ukrainians in the winter of 1932-33.
Black Friday online sales top $9 billion in new record
Consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday this year, according to Adobe.
The biggest security risks of using fitness trackers and apps to monitor your health
Fitness trackers and apps from Google’s Fitbit to Apple Watch and Strava help stay on top of health and wellness, but secure personal data before sporting them.
These favored stocks are down by more than 20% and are poised to pop soon, says Morgan Stanley
One investor’s tax-loss sale is another investor’s discounted buying opportunity, the firm found.
China reports third consecutive daily record for new Covid cases
Mega-cities continue to struggle to contain outbreaks, with Chongqing and Guangzhou recording the bulk of new cases.
Musk says he will support DeSantis if Florida governor runs for president
Billionaire Elon Musk said on Friday he would support Ron DeSantis in 2024 if the Florida governor, who recently coasted to a second term, were to run for president.
U.S. ties with England to keep World Cup dreams alive
A well organized U.S. team pressed well and frustrated England and could feel disappointed in the end after creating the better chances in the game.
Omicron boosters probably aren’t very effective against mild Covid illness, but will likely prevent hospitalizations, experts say
The study did not look at hospitalization, but experts believe the omicron booster shots will provide strong protection against severe outcomes.
