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Payday Loans and the Wealth Gap
Payday loans targeted regions where redlining forced many Blacks to reside, widening the Racial Wealth Gap.
Cash Advances - What Are They?
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‘Serial’ Podcast Subject Adnan Syed Released From Jail As Judge Overturns Murder…
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China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged amid tighter global rates
People wearing face masks walk past the headquarters of China's central bank People's Bank of China (PBOC), April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSHANGHAI, Sept 20…
Pope Francis reaches out to China
For now, Pope Francis says he is ready to go to China to continue the dialogue. A source in the Kazakh parliament told CNA that "theoretically" it was possible for the pope and the president to meet in Kazakhstan.
Such a meeting would…
الوكالة الوطنية للإعلام – Beirut Municipality launches policy and reporting mechanism against…
NNA - The Municipality of Beirut today launched a Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy and Reporting Mechanism to address, prevent and respond to sexual exploitation or harassment within…
Would US forces defend Taiwan? Biden says ‘yes’ again
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President Joe Biden reiterated that US military personnel would defend Taiwan should the Chinese military launch an invasion of the…
Opinion: The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance’s Friendship Bond – By Len Port
Posted September 18, 2022.
For a fully independent republic like Portugal to officially declare a three-day period of national mourning for a foreign monarch is remarkable, but such is the respect for the late Queen…
Xi Jinping by Stefan Aust and Adrian Geiges; Review of China after Mao by Frank Dikötter – power…
Jhere are a number of problems with a slogan like "the most powerful man in the world", the subtitle of this biography of Xi Jinping by German journalists Stefan Aust and Adrian Geiges, its cleverly timed publication for the imminent…
What to do when the storm hits this weekend
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Prepare yourselves. San Francisco should be drenched on Sunday with a risk of thunderstorms starting Saturday evening.
The first downpour of the storm season will likely ruin any picnic plan with between a quarter and a half inch…
Maintaining hygiene a shared responsibility: municipal minister
Doha: Qatar will mark World Cleanup Day today to highlight public hygiene as a fundamental pillar of sustainable development.
In his message on the occasion, the Minister of Municipality, HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie,…
The Inflation Reduction Act is the start of the recovery of critical mineral chains
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by Congress and signed into law by US President Joe Biden on August 16 promises to dramatically change US energy and foreign policy. The law provides for billions of dollars in tax incentives…
Ukrainian volunteer paramedic describes ‘hell’ of Russian captivity to US lawmakers
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia was leaving behind a trail of "dead everywhere" after a new mass grave was discovered on September 15 in Izyum, Kharkiv region, northeast Ukraine, recently liberated by Ukrainian forces.
"A mass…
China pushes for green data centers: MTD TV
Data center operators and investors in China have become more cautious in pursuing new deals this year after the government tightened its grip on the power-hungry sector through tough rules and oversight, executives said. of APG Asset…
China expected to keep medium-term rate stable despite growing economic gloom
People wearing face masks walk past the headquarters of China's central bank People's Bank of China (PBOC), April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSHANGHAI, Sept 14…
Did climate change cause the fall of the Ming dynasty?
The accounts are chilling. In the summary of his course on the history of modern China at the College de France, Pierre-Etienne Will looked at the journals held by various personalities, often part of the Chinese administration, during the…
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: City Administrator Shambeau Named to League of Wisconsin…
West Bend City Administrator Jay Shambeau has been named to the board of directors of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, bringing his 30 years of local government experience to the state's governing body. . The League is made up of…
Australia: Acting against China’s abuses in Xinjiang
(Sydney) – The Australian government should take strong action in response to new evidence that the Chinese government is engaging crimes against humanity targeting Uyghurs and other Turkic communities in the Xinjiang region,…
China zero-Covid: Chinese researchers tread the sensitive ground
The report by China Real Estate Information Corp. (CRIC), published late last month, quickly went viral. He claimed vacancy rates in malls across the city were at an alarming level due to restrictions and said 34% of stores were closed at…
West China earthquake death toll rises to 93
The death toll from a major earthquake in western China has risen to 93 as the search for survivors continues, authorities said.A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan province last week, with much of the damage concentrated in the…
Al Wakra Municipality partners with QF’s Earthna to improve quality of life
Al Wakra Municipality and Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future - the non-profit research and advocacy center of the Qatar Foundation (QF), announced their cooperation in carrying out studies to calculate carbon emissions in areas…
“Community of shared destiny for humanity”: remaking the world in the image of China
REGIONAL PROGRAM FOR STRATEGIC AND POLICY STUDIES
About the seminar
The seminar will review the origins, goals and determinants of the future prospects of President Xi Jinping's flagship initiative to build a "Community of Shared Destiny…
Explained | What is the G7 planning on Russian oil?
How will the imposition of a price cap on oil purchases from Russia take off on the ground? How does India respond to the call of the West?
How will the imposition of a price cap on oil purchases from Russia take off on the…
Renminbi clearing center in Mauritius will boost economic ties between Africa and China:…
A staff member presents banknotes and coins included in the 2019 edition of the fifth series of the renminbi at a branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 30, 2019. (Xinhua/ Chen Yehua)A…
No local state of emergency required yet: Municipality – Jasper’s source for news,…
The Chetamon wildfire now covers approximately 5,600 hectares. No community is at risk of forest fires at this time. | Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development photo
Scott Hayes, Local Journalism…
Port City Breakers celebrate as female participation increases
That's a strike rate anyone would be proud of and that's why the Port City Breakers are always celebrating.
This year, the North Coast Junior Rugby League club in the Port Macquarie area enjoyed their biggest ever player registration,…
China’s economy expected to receive major boost from 20th Party Congress, to anchor global…
Lujiazui, a financial area of Shanghai Photo: VCGAs the global economy is mired in a confluence of crises ranging from energy shortages to skyrocketing inflation to recessionary pressure in major economies, global attention is focused…
Allahabad High Court overturns order limiting financial power of Muzaffarnagar Municipality Head
The Allahabad High Court has quashed the order seizing the financial powers of Muzaffarnagar Municipality Chairman, Anju Agarwal.
The Divisional Bench of Judge Manoj Kumar Gupta and Judge Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra passed this order while…
8 great Mid-Autumn Festival events to check out in Metro Vancouver
Mid-Autumn Festival, Moon Festival or Moon Cake Festival.
Whatever you call it, one of the most important holidays in the Chinese lunar calendar takes place on Saturday, September 10, and there are plenty of fun events taking place in Metro…
Southwest China earthquake death toll rises to 65
The death toll from a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that shook southwest China's Sichuan province has reached at least 65.At least 16 other people are missing a day after the quake hit a mountainous region in Luding County, which sits on the…
Municipality to blame for the water crisis on KZN South…
Last month, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) held public hearings in Umhlanga, Durban, into the water scarcity crisis in various district municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal.
The SAHRC is now awaiting more information from…
Red Lantern Asian Fusion brings the flavors of the Orient to Yelm
SSeriously, there's nothing better than Pad Thai on a Friday night. Or any night. Maybe you're craving crab ragoons or mi quang. You can get all your favorite Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese dishes at Asian Fusion Red Lantern at Yelm.…
How a Swedish company’s technology is powering electric ferries
Former naval architect Magnus Eriksson, CEO of Echandia Echandia
Sitting across the white tablecloth, Magnus Eriksson doesn't look much like my idea of a prophet in the desert, more like a businessman in his smart blazer and chinos. As…
Can China transition to a consumer economy?
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Leading economist Michael Pettis of Tsinghua University has noted for years the importance for the Chinese economy of shifting its reliance on growth from investment to greater consumption. As China faces its weakest sustained…
Indian exports to China fall by a third in April-August to $6.8 billion
Amid a slowdown in economic activity in China, India's exports to its northern neighbor fell 35% to…
Albania Animal Lovers: Erleta Shala and Lezha Municipality Team Up for Street Animals – Outing
Erleta Shala, Leta for short, is an animal activist mentioned in last month's story, which deserves a longer blog post. Originally from Kosovo, Leta and her family moved to Switzerland as refugees, where she still lives. Since she…
Victoria school board apologizes 100 years after China segregation policy
The Greater Victoria School Board has issued an apology to Chinese Canadians some 100 years after the school board decided to segregate young Chinese students into the public school system.
In 1907, the school…
Commissioners must consider preliminary spending of $68.5 million from hospital sales funds and…
New Hanover County commissioners will vote next week on how to plan a strategy for mental and behavioral health services with money from hospital sales and opioid settlements. (Port City Daily/File)
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — A community…
Rethinking (and redefining strategies) the southern imbalance of the “Indo-Pacific” concept” –…
Today, I am pleased to introduce a new contributor to Lawfire: US Army Judge Advocate MAJ Alec Rice – and he has some very interesting insights and nuanced analysis to share with us.
MAJ Rice fears that "Washington's narrow…
Connected economy: Pinduoduo launches an American platform
Today in the connected economy, the Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo is opening Temu, its American online sales site. Additionally, Google is testing alternative payment methods in new countries, and cryptocurrency financial…
Center Point City Council discusses sheriff’s police proposal
By Loyd McIntosh, For La Tribune
CENTER POINT – The Center Point City Council discussed and raised issues with several items outlined in a contract proposal from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department during the Center Point…
Heard but not seen – 30 years of secrets to succeeding with China
Heard but not seen - 30 years of secrets to succeeding with China
For 30 years, Chin Communications has been behind the scenes of some of China's biggest contracts. Their story traces Australia's relationship with China and indicates…
Americans can live in Albania for up to a year without a visa
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Last update There are 3 minutesFew destinations in Europe have such easy immigration rules, or an eagerness to welcome foreigners, as sunny Albania. Unlike its closest neighbours, notably Greece,…
Stocks fall sharply, Chinese Caixin PMI data released
An employee works at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Japan, January 13, 2022.Toru Hanai | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific stocks are mostly trading lower on Thursday as investors digest the results of a private survey into Chinese…
Local business owner Tina James announces candidacy for Whistler council
Whistler will elect a new mayor and council on October 15
For local business owner Tina Pashumati James, Whistler's housing crisis is personal, as not too long ago she had to live without her vehicle while running a business in…
Best restaurants in Sydney’s Chinatown
Sydney's Chinatown is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and continues to be one of the city's top tourist attractions. Loosely defined as the stretch between Liverpool Street and Market City, the area is no longer strictly considered…
China fights economic collapse with $44 billion bailout
Beijing has announced a $44 billion stimulus package to bolster confidence in China's economy, which is suffering the effects of a severe downturn in the real estate sector and President Xi Jinping's stifling zero Covid policies, reports…
Populous Chinese cities including Shenzhen speed up COVID restrictions
People watch as barricades are set up outside an entrance to Wanxia Urban Village as part of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) control measures in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China August 29, 2022. REUTERS/David KirtonJoin now for FREE…
Rural areas and small municipalities in SA need nati…
Poverty is one of South Africa's most salient social problems. Its persistence and expansion demonstrate that the policies, programs and strategies the government has employed to reduce poverty have been mostly insufficient and/or poorly…
Tipping the balance between global rivals | MIT News
John David Minnich was under the spell of political philosophy until he crossed a bridge in China. The doctoral student in political science remembers very well this moving journey of 2009, undertaken within the…
Yemen: Houthis should urgently open Taizz roads
(Beirut) - Houthi forces, also known as Ansar Allah, should immediately open vital roads in and around Taizz, Yemen's third-largest city, and restore freedom of movement for all civilians in order to prevent further…
Point of No Return: The Critical Moment as China Tries to Repel the Real Estate Crash | Chinese…
VSThe hina has reached a tipping point in its battle to contain what could be the biggest real estate crash the world has ever seen, experts warn, putting the country's communist rulers and the global economy at risk.As Western countries…
Real estate deals worth QR 6.37 billion signed in Q2
Doha: Qatar's real estate sector saw transactions worth QR 6.37 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of the year. A total of 1,203 transactions have been recorded in the country, according to data from the Ministry of Justice.
Real estate…
Chinese-Canadian seniors left behind as many Chinese-language newspapers go out of print
As the world came to a halt two years ago, they sat unread in dusty newsstands in empty restaurants and grocery stores.Chinese-language newspapers, vital to the community, became largely inaccessible during the pandemic, as people were not…
Ecuador declares state of emergency in Guayaquil following bombing attack – The Organization for…
In the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, five people have been killed and 17 injured following a fresh outbreak of violence by rival gangs fighting for dominance in the cocaine trade in the city. The incident happened on August 14. Witnesses…
Chinese regulators ask banks to increase lending – sources
The headquarters of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason LeeJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSHANGHAI/BEIJING, Aug 26 (Reuters) -…
Faced with the Chinese threat, the army launches the Zorawar project to deploy light tanks for…
New Delhi: With the 'increased threat' from China along India's northern borders 'likely to persist for foreseeable future', military launches Project Zorawar — the induction of native light tanks for faster deployment and movement in high…
AML, Petro Marine and Temsco to enter negotiations after tender process
By Melinda Munson
After just minutes and three unanimous votes at the August 18 assembly meeting, current tenants Alaska Marine Lines (AML), Petro Marine Services and Temsco Helicopters Inc. can now begin negotiations to stay when the…
What community means to the Smithsonian | At the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Secretary S. Dillon Ripley envisioned the Anacostia…
Venezuelan tycoon protects US fortune from victims of FARC rebels
MIAMI An appeals court has overturned a Florida federal judge's order seizing the US fortune of a sanctioned Venezuelan billionaire with alleged cartel ties to satisfy a $318 million judgment for US victims of a Colombian terrorist…
With a spike in inflation, the global economy can achieve a soft landing
After a brief decline in the second quarter of 2022, the global economy is expanding again.Two shocks derailed the economy in the second quarter: Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19-related…
China expands visa availability as pandemic concerns ease
China is easing its tough restrictions on visas after largely ceasing to issue them to foreign students and others more than two years ago at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.The website of the Chinese Embassy in India said the updated…
Assistant collector’s wife sparks row over use of NFSA card – The New Indian Express
By Express press service
MALKANGIRI: The wife of Deputy Collector Lalit Mandal has landed in controversy for allegedly obtaining a Land Rights Certificate (LRC) for her home in the town of Malkangiri by producing…
New generation | Chopsticks | South Seattle Emerald
by Andy Panda
The South Seattle Emerald is committed to maintaining space for a variety of viewpoints within our community, with the understanding that differing viewpoints do not!-->…
Putin’s Dirty War, Geopolitical Adjustments, Prospects for Future Wars, Part III | News,…
This is part three of a six-part chronicle that examines global geopolitical readjustments since 2019 and the strengthening of two allied blocs of authoritarian nations…
The Chinese economy is in decline. What is happening and why is it important for Australia? |…
China, the world's second largest economy, is going through tough economic times marked by continued Covid crackdowns.The timing is bad, given that China is preparing for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party in November, which…
Apple supplier Foxconn invests more in North Vietnam to diversify and boost production
Apple supplier Foxconn has now pledged to invest an additional $300 million in northern Vietnam to diversify and increase production. Foxconn has signed an agreement with Vietnamese developer Kinh Bac City to achieve these goals.
The…
Municipalities collect record amounts for parking
Municipalities across Denmark raised a record amount of parking funds in 2021, according to a new report from the Federation of Danish Motorists (FDM).
FDM figures showed that nearly one billion crowns (994,788.475) were raised by…
The economic ties that unite China
Author: Editorial board, ANUTaiwan's status as a potential trigger point for conflict amid growing strategic competition between the United States and China was only confirmed following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei. There is a risk of…
Record two-thirds of Germans unhappy with Chancellor Scholz, survey finds
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends the government's 'open day' in Berlin, Germany August 21, 2022. REUTERS/Michele TantussiJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBERLIN, Aug 21 (Reuters) - About two-thirds of Germans…
Nobel Laureate Michael Spence Says US Recession Fear Is ‘Easing, But I Don’t Think…
In an interview on August 17, Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate and both Professor and Dean Emeritus of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, discussed the outlook for the US, Chinese and European economies and the consequences of China's…
Here are the coolest exhibits from the World Robot Conference 2022
A robotics engineer presents a humanoid that looks like him at the World Robot Conference, Beijing, China, August 18, 2022 /CFP
A robotics engineer presents a humanoid that looks like…
The NLC launches a call for applications to the landless of Baitadi « Khabarhub
The NLC launches a call for applications to the landless of Baitadi
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BAITADI: The National Land Commission has launched a call for applications from landless people in Baitadi district for…
Residents divided over project near South Side High School at Chinatown City Hall
CHINATOWN — Residents remain divided over a Near South Side high school project, questioning whether it is needed and, if so, whether it should open on land meant to be used for public housing.Residents gathered Thursday at Ward Elementary,…
AD Ports Group announced its financial results for the second quarter of the year, seeing a 59%…
Net profit growth accelerated to 59% year-on-year, reaching AED300 million ($82 million) in the second quarter of 2022, resulting in 49% year-on-year growth for the first half of 2022 .
Group revenue increased by 35% year-on-year to reach…
The increase in FDI confirms the country’s economic attractiveness
Employees work on the production line of a foreign-funded electronics company in Hai'an, Jiangsu Province.
Foreign direct investment in China rose 17% year-on-year to 798.33 billion yuan…
Oak Bay seeks input on plan to diversify housing types in municipality
Oak Bay is seeking public comment on a plan to allow more housing types, including single suites, duplexes, townhouses and heritage conversions.
District staff are in the final stages of the engagement process before presenting the results…
‘All ready to work’: Immigrant Uber and Lyft drivers create communities others envy
Three nights a week, Iraqi-born Uber driver Mohammed sleeps in his car in a parking lot in San Francisco's Marina District, one of the only places he knows he won't get a…
Photos: Tree-planting campaign in Pakistan amid rising temperatures | In pictures News
Surrounded by young neem trees and vegetables growing in the scrubland of Clifton district in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, Mulazim Hussain, 61, recalls a time when a few years ago the area was a giant, informal landfill.
"Now there is…
China’s economy deteriorates with COVID and inflation bites
The only bright spot in the data was a 24% increase in exports but, with central banks around the world tightening monetary policies, global growth expected to slow and its relationship with the West increasingly turbulent, the China cannot…
Adirondack communities are becoming ‘climate smart’
Screenshot of the Climate Smart Communities map, available at https://climatesmart.ny.gov/actions-certification/participating-communities/New York leads the country with ambitious climate goals – acting on these depends in part on local…
The association pays tribute to a researcher of Chinese culture and history in Sarawak
Albert (sixth from left) presents the certificate to Chan, in the presence of Temenggong Lau (fifth from left) and others.
SIBU (August 16): The Chinese Cultural Association of Sarawak pays tribute to Chan Eng Seng for his…
This leading airline is cutting flights from 33 major cities – Best Life
There's nothing quite like the excitement that comes with booking a must-have trip. But in recent months, some of the joy of traveling has been tarnished by waves of delays and…
Oil drops as Chinese data disappoints, Iran talks take center stage
FILE PHOTO - A pump jack is seen surrounded by steam during sunset at a PetroChina oil field in Karamay, Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Region January 5, 2011. REUTERS/StringerJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterJuly…
Biggest external challenges come from China: The Tribune India
K. P. Nayar
Strategic Analyst
As India looks 25 years ahead of the centenary of its independence,…
Infighting frustrates BJP rule in Pandalam Municipality
The factional war rages between the municipal president and the leader of the parliamentary party
The factional war rages between the municipal president and the leader of the parliamentary party
Nearly two years after making…
Taiwan blames politics for cancellation of global Pride event
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Taiwan on Friday blamed "political considerations" for the cancellation of WorldPride 2025 Taiwan after saying organizers insisted the word…
City of Flint removed from boil water advisory after violation in Port Huron | Flint Water…
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – The city of Flint is switching to its backup water source after a major disruption in…
China’s slowing economy is creating problems in the United States and around the world
As the Chinese Communist Party convention approaches this year, troubles are coming to the Chinese economy not as lone spies but as battalions. This must be of considerable concern for a vulnerable US and global…
Two KZN companies have just won a four-year battle to fix a dangerously failing storm sewer
Four years and many broken promises later, a KwaZulu-Natal municipality is now facing a court order to repair a storm sewer in Umzinto.A local business and its owner claim that the failure of the drainage system causes a wall to…