How the U.S., China use panda diplomacy

Pandas, those roly-poly, black-and-white stuffies come to life, are back in the United States and already delighting visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo as they frolic in the snow, gnaw on bamboo and generally add a bit of whimsy and joy to an otherwise frigid and foreboding January. Three-year-old Bao Li (a male) and Qing…

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What does a rising stock market predict?

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump may be even in the polls, but one indicator points toward an election victory for Harris. The stock market has been rising since July – the S&P 500 3.3% since July. On Election Day it closed up more than 427 points, ending at 42,221.88. According to…

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