The vitriol dominating public discourse in the run-up to US presidential elections may be aggravating divisions among Americans, and is also wearing down a key advantage the country has over Chinese leader Xi Jinping: soft power. Generations of young Chinese grew up admiring Disney films and iPhones but the affinity is now fading, according to…
Investing.com — US stock futures point to a positive start on Wall Street on Friday, with traders assessing earnings from megacap technology groups and looking ahead to the October nonfarm payrolls report. Apple shares (NASDAQ:) dip in premarket dealmaking after the iPhone maker unveils a cautious outlook for the current quarter. Meanwhile, Amazon (NASDAQ:) reports better-than-expected…
MADRID (AP) — Three days after historic flash floods swept through several towns in southern Valencia, in eastern Spain, the initial shock was giving way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity on Friday. Many streets are still blocked by piled-up vehicles and debris, in some cases trapping residents in their homes. Some places…
The relationship between vitamin D and general health has received a lot of attention lately, but its effects on intimate health are frequently disregarded. Vitamin D is vital for sexual health and well-being and is also linked to immunity and bone health. Struggling with intimacy? Tips to use vitamin D supplements to improve your sexual…
Are your passwords scattered among multiple web browsers, dedicated utilities, the Notes app and a plethora of paper stickies hanging from the edges of your computer screen? Believe me, better ways exist to store — and easily recall — all of that sensitive information. Apple’s new Passwords app brings all your passwords and passkeys under one secure umbrella…
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump is involved in four criminal cases, but the most important verdict in his legal future may be delivered on Election Day on Tuesday. If he wins, all his charges could be dropped or postponed for at least four years. If he loses, he potentially faces swift sentencing in one…
India-China Row: In a significant development in the ongoing border tensions, the Indian Army has commenced patrolling in the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh as of November 1. This move follows a recent agreement between India and China aimed at de-escalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Troops to Revert to Pre-April 2020…
Have you had your fill of the very best streaming services and their scripted (and unscripted content)? Is live sports action calling out to you as we head into winter? If you’re a tennis fan, then you might like to check out Sky’s dedicated tennis channel, which launched earlier this year. In the same vein…
Photo: AFP via Getty Images On October 29, a week before the election, a California hedge-fund manager was letting me in on some of the trades he’s made ahead of the event. On that day, the odds of Donald Trump winning the presidency on Polymarket, the offshore betting site, had hit their highest level —…
Hong Kong secured billions of dollars in financial commitment from Saudi Arabia after one of the city’s biggest business delegations to the kingdom sealed almost a dozen deals for start-ups and collaboration accords over three days. The highlight of the week was the US$1 billion accord announced on the final day of the 2024 FII…