Scientists reported that the world emitted 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in 2023 compared to the previous year, attributing this increase to higher pollution levels in China and India. The announcement came at the international climate talks, where global officials aim to reduce emissions by 43% by 2030. Unfortunately, carbon pollution continues …
A New Study Reveals the Alarming Impact of COVID-19 on Incarcerated Individuals A recent study has brought to light the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on incarcerated individuals, particularly within US prisons. The study found that there was a shocking 77% increase in mortality rates within US prisons during the year 2020. This increase …
Following the mystery pneumonia outbreak in China’s pediatric population, a similar illness dubbed the White Lung Syndrome has caused a surge in child hospitalization cases in Ohio, US. The syndrome is characterized by the presence of white patches throughout the lungs and children suffering from it exhibit symptoms such as cough, fever, and fatigue. Young …
(Bloomberg) — China’s finance regulator is calling for provinces to develop their own strategies for managing financial risks, as reported about a month after officials committed to establishing a system to address local debt issues. According to the Xinhua News Agency, Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, emphasized the need for a …
According to state-owned media, a former central banker predicts that China will likely implement a proactive fiscal policy next year to maintain stable economic growth for the world’s second-biggest economy. The economy has been struggling to regain momentum after prolonged pandemic-related restrictions, and concerns have arisen about potential debt issues among major property developers affecting …
Amid a “tripledemic”, health officers in the Bay Area shared guidelines to safely navigate the upcoming holiday season, following an increase in COVID-19, influenza, and RSV cases. COVID-19 hospitalizations grew by 48% in California over a month, and it now accounts for a larger share of deaths. COVID-related hospitalizations continued to rise nationally, as predicted …
Henry Kissinger was a man of many talents, particularly remembered for his realistic and practical approach to diplomacy. Last year, I was fortunate to attend a conference at Ditchley Park in England and stay in the ‘Henry Kissinger room.’ During that time, I had the opportunity to ponder over the enduring legacy of this extraordinary …
Apple’s impressive stock price over the last couple of decades has been propelled by its groundbreaking consumer tech, beginning with the iPod and iMac, then progressing to the iPhone and iPad, and more recently to the Apple Watch and AirPods. But beyond the iconic gadgets, Apple is harnessing its technological expertise to design custom chips …
News By Melissa Koenig Published Dec. 1, 2023, 7:12 a.m. ET Massachusetts has become the second US state to report a large uptick in the number of child pneumonia cases amid a mysterious viral outbreak in China. Doctors in the Bay State noticed the rise in cases as Ohio reported enough cases to meet that …
Reports from pro-Kremlin media indicate that Ukraine’s security service has carried out a clandestine strike on a vital railway connection, linking Russia to China. Investigators have reportedly opened a criminal case into this attack. A senior Ukrainian official with direct knowledge of the operation informed POLITICO that the SBU set off a series of explosions …