An extensive study of 16,000 shark fin samples taken from Hong Kong retail markets has found that 6.5 per cent of them were from globally protected species, surpassing the figure officially declared by local authorities under an international agreement. “This translates to over 95 per cent of the trade in oceanic whitetip sharks being illegal,”…
Here are this week’s major developments in embodied AI and assisted/autonomous driving: U.S. delays new tariffs on Chinese chips According to Bloomberg, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released findings from a probe into China’s chip sector that lasted nearly a year. The U.S. will hold off on imposing additional tariffs…
Buffett’s favorite stocks remain Berkshire’s biggest holdings even after he passed the torch to his successor. Is it accurate to still refer to the stocks owned by Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.42%) (BRK.B 1.24%) as Warren Buffett’s portfolio? I think so, even though the legendary investor no longer serves as the conglomerate’s CEO. For one thing,…
The author (right) with her friend and running partner Holly Wheeler in January 2022. Photo Courtesy Of Casey Patrick I called my boyfriend and told him what had happened. I didn’t tell him in person because we lived 1,000 miles apart and were rarely in the same room. The incident had involved a man riding…
Key Points Amazon’s cloud business is bouncing back, a wave the company could ride through 2026. Apple’s latest device is already a hit and could drive strong sales growth over the next 12 months. Both stocks have buy-and-hold qualities, regardless of what happens in 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Last year…
Barcelona’s Catalan derby victory did more than just secure three points. It may also have marked a turning point in the international future of Joan Garcia. After his heroic performance against Espanyol in an extremely hostile environment, SPORT reports that the Barça goalkeeper is now firmly on Spain’s radar ahead of the March international break….
Swapping out certain foods at breakfast may benefit your health and well-being in the long-term Making certain food swaps could help you lead a healthier lifestyle (stock image)(Image: Mirjana Pusicic/Getty Images) If you’re keen to start 2026 with a healthier diet, look no further. Official NHS guidance suggests that simple breakfast ‘swaps’ can help you…
Some restaurant management staff at McDonald’s in Hong Kong have been given an average pay rise of 3 per cent, the fast-food chain said on Monday, as it also announced price increases for some menu items. The pay rise took effect on January 1, with employees showing excellent performance eligible for increases of up to…
A member of the office tasked with preserving and publishing the works of Iran’s Leader has issued a sharp response to a recent tweet by American billionaire Elon Musk, following comments related to remarks by US President Donald Trump, which Iranian officials criticized as interventionist and war-mongering. Mehdi Fazaeli, a member of the Leader’s office,…
Created on January 05, 2026 Gold continues to see a lot of headwinds on rallies, but a lack of volume is the real issue. Gold Gold initially took off to the upside during the trading session on Friday, but as soon as Americans came on board, they crushed it again. At this point in time,…