In Hong Kong, China’s grip can feel like “death by a thousand cuts.”
Once one of Asia’s most up-and-coming cities, Hong Kong is now struggling with deep pessimism. The stock market is in decline, real estate values have collapsed and emigration is fueling…
Opening Day begins with Luis Castillo of the Mariners achieving goal No. 1
PEORIA, Ariz. – Even though it seemed obvious to those around him, Luis Castillo didn’t think he would receive the honor again. Despite his immense talent and standing within the…
Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, praises the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “waterfront property.”
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s The former White House adviser and his son-in-law praised the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “water estate” and suggested that Israel should…
Grayscale’s CEO says fees on its Bitcoin ETF will decline over time after outflows reach $12 billion
Michael Sonnenshein, CEO, Grayscale Investments on the NYSE, April 18, 2022. Source: NYSE LONDON – The boss of digital asset management firm Grayscale, which manages the $26 billion GBTC exchange-traded…
Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously pass a security law that will give the government more power to curb dissent
Hong Kong – Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously passed a new national security law on Tuesday that gives the government more powers to suppress dissent. This is widely seen as the…
Cocoa beans are in short supply: what this means for farmers, companies and chocolate lovers
A Shortage of cocoa beans has led to the near closure of processing plants in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible 60% of global production. With chocolate makers…
Council to appoint new Haitian leader as gang violence engulfs nation
Eight members have been nominated to the council, which will select an interim successor to Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Haiti is under effective gang control after Henry was refused…