Image: Andriy Onufriyenko (Getty Images) In This Story U.S. stocks opened lower on Wednesday after European equities mostly fell as President Donald Trump’s threat of new 25% tariffs on autos, drugs, and semiconductors intensified fears of a potential trade war. Fear is rising, but stock bets are bigger than ever. Here’s why The S&P 500…
And … breathe. After the celebrations for New Year’s Eve, Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day, we’ve hit the time of year when our calendars finally calm down a little – and bars and restaurants take a break from the holiday madness. That said, menus and special dinners are still aplenty – but instead of…
Manchester United are planning a post-season trip to Malaysia and Hong Kong for a big-money tour that could bank the club around US$10 million, with the Red Devils rumored to fly into Hong Kong in May, according to reports. Sources suggested that cash-strapped United would jet out immediately at the end of the Premier League…
HONG KONG (AP) — Asia stocks were mixed Wednesday, as Chinese technology stocks faltered after a short-term rally. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.25% to 22,920.18, while the Shanghai Composite was up 0.54% to 3,342.55. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.40% to 39,112.58, while South Korea’s KOSPI gained 1.78% to 2,673.69. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was also…
Food costs are soaring with no relief in sight, and now, there are apps to help consumers save money while eliminating food waste for restaurants and grocery stores.Delicious Bites in Wauwatosa offers healthy eats and sweet snacks to hungry customers.”We carry grab-and-go hot breakfast, soups and salads, sandwiches for lunch and all kinds of great…
The Washington Post reportedly killed a $115,000 advertisement calling on President Trump to fire DOGE chief Elon Musk — sparking renewed outcry over censorship at the Jeff Bezos-owned publication. Advocacy group Common Cause wanted the anti-Musk wraparound ad, which would cover the front and back pages, to run this week, but it was scrapped without…
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with the country’s top tech leaders, signaling support for the private sector. China has cracked down on Big Tech in recent years as it prioritized national security over private sector profit-making priorities. Chinese tech shares rallied after Xi acknowledged the importance and contributions of the private sector. Chinese leader Xi…
HONG KONG (AP) — Shares in Asia were mostly up Tuesday, with Chinese technology stocks surging after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with entrepreneurs this week in what is seen as a show of support to the technology industry. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.64% to 22,986.88, while the Shanghai Composite added 0.15% to 3,360.95….
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, two people familiar with the inner workings of the plan who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly told The Associated Press on Monday. If successful, Musk and his group would have access…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, according to South Korean officials on Monday. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission said DeepSeek’s apps were removed from the local versions of…