A broken window is seen after Russia launched 33 drones into the direction of Kyiv region, Ukraine on September 10, 2023. In a separate statement, the Ukrainian Air Force said that Russia sent 33 Shahed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) toward Kyiv and Ukrainian forces shot down 26 of them. Anadolu […]
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EU trade chief says the outcome of China EV probe cannot be prejudged
BEIJING — Europe has launched an investigation into Chinese electric vehicle subsidies, but no assumptions should be made about the probe’s outcome, the head of trade for the European bloc’s executive branch said Tuesday. About two weeks ago, the European Commission announced an investigation into government subsidies for EV makers […]
Dads have a ‘unique effect’ on kids’ attainment. Here’s how
Kids whose dads read, sing and draw with them may have an advantage once they start school, according to new research from the U.K. “Fathers’ childcare involvement has a unique and important effect on the educational outcomes of children that is over and above the effect of the mothers’ involvement,” […]
‘Dark’ ships are faking their locations to move oil around the world — and it’s likely worth billions of dollars
A Russian-chartered oil tanker in the sea off Morocco. Maritime technology company Windward identified the area as a hub for smuggling oil. Europa Press | Getty Images Ships are faking their locations to engage in illicit activity — and rising numbers appear to be doing so to trade goods that […]
Fixing China’s property sector could take years — if not a decade, says economist
China’s urbanization drive may be drawing to a close — and that could further hurt the already ailing property sector, according to China economist Hao Hong. “Fixing the property sector may be a multi-year or even a decade’s work in front of us. Reason being, we built way too many […]
I walked more than 100 miles in Kyoto. Here are 5 new places worth visiting
Kyoto’s flat geography makes long strolls easy. And by using bustling Shijo Street — also known as Shijo-dori — as a main street for navigation, it was a breeze to weave through the city during my three-month trip in May. Between meal runs and plotting routes to popular attractions such […]
‘Cash-flow’ podcaster made off with millions in Ponzi scheme, SEC alleges
People exit the headquarters of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C., on May 12, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters An Ohio podcast host ran an $11 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 50 investors with false claims of helping them become a “real estate investing badass,” […]
Pickleball is loud. The people behind the trendy sport say they’re trying to fix it
People play pickleball at Central Park in New York City on April 8, 2023. Wang Fan | China News Service | Getty Images America’s fastest-growing sport is looking to be … quieter? The governing body of the sport, USA Pickleball, announced on Monday a new initiative to get pickleball to […]
Trump Georgia election juror names to be kept secret until trial ends, judge rules
Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee hears motions from attorneys representing Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell in Atlanta on Sept. 6, 2023. Pool | Via Reuters The identities of jurors for the Georgia election interference case of former President Donald Trump will be kept secret until the end of the […]
Movie theater shares pop after writers, studios reach tentative labor deal
The AMC 25 and Regal Cinemas on 42nd Street in Times Square, New York. Richard Levine | Corbis | Getty Images Movie theater shares popped Monday following news of a tentative labor deal between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. “The world’s […]