The Gates Foundation Trust holds hundreds of millions of dollars in fossil fuel extractors despite Bill Gates’ claims of divestment made in 2019. End-of-year filings reveal that in 2024 the trust invested $254m in companies that extract fossil fuels such as Chevron, BP and Shell. This was a nine-year record and up 21% from 2016,…
The admin involved in travelling from the UK overseas in 2026 is set to look a little different to what we’re used to. More airports are due to scrap the 100ml liquid limit, and from April all Brits will need to provide fingerprints and mugshots, and apply and pay for a visa-waiver in order to enter any EU country. …
HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GS1 Hong Kong (“GS1 HK”) is pleased to share the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (“HKMA”) release of the Project CargoX Recommendation Report, for which GS1 HK served as a member of the Project CargoX Expert Panel. Developed through extensive collaboration among the HKMA, industry leaders, and international experts, the…
Choosing between the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) comes down to your opinion on small caps. If you want broad exposure to the U.S. stock market, two Vanguard ETFs are the clear and obvious candidates: the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 0.08%) and the Vanguard Total Stock…
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email When Donald Trump took the oath of office one year ago, I was watching on a laptop screen in the White House briefing room while…
![A Chinese flag is displayed next to ″Made in China″ marking on a printed circuit board in this illustration from Feb. 17, 2023. [REUTERS/YONHAP]](https://news.charm-retirement.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/e6c3ae19-9e6c-48be-9d7d-a7a969863e03-600x400.jpg "China linked to over half of Korea’s outbound technology leaks last year")
A Chinese flag is displayed next to ″Made in China″ marking on a printed circuit board in this illustration from Feb. 17, 2023. [REUTERS/YONHAP] China was linked to more than half of Korea’s technology leaks involving foreign countries in 2025, with semiconductor and battery technologies particularly targeted. Authorities uncovered 179 cases of technology…
Key Points Several Vanguard ETFs are excellent candidates to soar in 2026. However, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF appears to be the most likely big winner of the year. This ETF’s top four holdings are Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Broadcom — all of which have great growth prospects. These 10 stocks could mint the next…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor compares iPhone and Android capabilities, highlighting nine areas where iPhones currently outperform Android devices despite ongoing competition. Testing revealed iPhones excel in video stabilization, call recording, hotspot setup, and cross-platform file sharing compared to Android alternatives. Key advantages include seamless AirDrop functionality, reliable call screening,…
Netflix will soon start streaming Copshop, an almost forgotten neo noir action thriller movie featuring Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo, and Alexis Louder. Released in 2021, it takes place in the police station of a small town and revolves around a three-way conflict between a hitman, a rookie cop, and a con artist. Joe Carnahan directed…
Hong Kong’s transport minister has outlined plans to develop a blueprint for the nascent low-altitude sector, with local industry players partnering with mainland Chinese companies for their first overseas delegation to explore belt and road markets. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Monday that the blueprint would cover cross-border electric vertical take-off…