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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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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…
State board of education to consider new history standards starting next week
The first meeting of the state board of education with several new members — all appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin — will be held Aug. 17. One of the main items on the agenda is the review of new draft history standards.
Even if…
Chinese ship near Sri Lanka sparks Indian and US concerns, diplomatic stalemate
Placeholder while loading article actionsNEW DELHI – The Chinese navy ship is reportedly decommissioned. He's probably sailing somewhere in the Indian Ocean. And no one even knows where it will go.But since last week, a 730ft-long Chinese…
More Chinese companies looking for JV partners in Pakistan : APCEA–China Economic Net
By Tahir Ali
BOI and APCEA officials at a meeting in Karachi.
KARACHI, Aug. 11 (Gwadar Pro) -- During a meeting with the Board of Investment (BOI) delegation on Wednesday, Chinese companies under the umbrella of the All…
North Korea claims victory over virus, blames Seoul for outbreak
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared victory over COVID-19 and ordered a relaxation of preventive measures, calling the officially reported death toll of just 74 people an unprecedented miracle in the…
Rules published for the property tax stabilization program for seniors
A new property tax stabilization program to help seniors stay in their homes came into effect on August 8.
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US insists it will operate around Taiwan, despite pressure from China
The Biden administration vows to continue to sail warships through the Taiwan Strait and conduct air operations in the region in response to Chinese military drills that US officials say are moving towards a long-term pressure strategy…
Grain ships leave Ukrainian ports | Regional
Chris McCullough for Agri-View
UKRAINE – Thousands of tonnes of grain and sunflower oil left Ukrainian ports on five ships that ensured safe passage out of the war…
Chinese players pressed the pause button amid a few outings and a tough economy | Technology
Beijing, China - Before China started cracking down on video games, Zhang "Yvan" Yifan had no shortage of new titles to play.
These days, Zhang and his friends are struggling to find games that pique their interest, after authorities…
Limassol Marathon in the air due to fine print dispute with municipality
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‘Combat Asian Hatred’ Marchers Take to the Streets of San Francisco to Demand Justice
The campaign against violent attacks on Asian seniors erupted on Columbus Avenue on Sunday, where a raucous drumming band and protesters' chants of 'Combat Asian Hate' distracted outdoor brunches and disrupted the flow of tour buses…
3 Russian generals sacked as army struggles
The poor performance of the Russian armed forces during its invasion of Ukraine appears to have led to a reshuffle of command, the British Ministry of Defense said on Sunday.General Alexander Vladimirovich Dvornikov, who had been given…
Chinese exports pick up, but outlook darkens as global growth slows
China's July exports rise at a faster pace than expectedImports disappoint again, highlighting weak domestic demandThe trade balance hit a record high in JulyWeak foreign demand adds stress to trade and economic outlookBEIJING, Aug 7…
Northern Balochistan deserves attention
In our academic and policy discussions, there is a widely accepted consensus that North Balochistan is a peaceful region while South Balochistan is not. Such an understanding of northern Balochistan, which is contrary to the realities on…
New 4th Avenue Destroys Anchorage’s History With Downtown Demolition
Workers began dismantling the iconic sign on the front of the 4th Avenue theater on August 4, 2022. The property's owners, Peach Holdings, plan to redevelop much of the downtown block on which the theater sits . The developers say they…
The Chinese-American leader upset by the attitude of the Portland police
Community members gathered Friday to share their concerns with police interaction ahead of a shooting that injured two people, including at least one of Chinese descent.
PORTLAND, Ore. — A shooting Friday, July 29 has…
10 most beautiful cities in America
The United States is full of some of the most charming cities in the world, but an array of its enchanting small towns are worth mentioning. Every state and region of the country has beautiful cities worth exploring. Each of these…
Consumption of traditional festivals is accelerating China’s economic recovery
As more and more people have started to pay attention to traditional festivals in China, this year's Qixi Festival has given an additional boost to China's consumption recovery.According to e-commerce platform JD.com, during this year's…
Xpeng teams up with Alibaba to open a computing center for autonomous technology
Electric vehicle startup Xpeng has teamed up with e-commerce giant Alibaba to open an advanced computing center in northern China to develop software for driverless vehicles.
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City manager’s contract would violate city law
Although Beaumont City Council has named three finalists for the municipality's open city manager position, a job offer is stuck behind the closed doors of the executive session. After even more hours of private deliberation on August 2,…
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield interview with CNN’s Bianna Golodryga
Ambassador Linda Thomas-GreenfieldUnited States Representative to the United Nationswashington d.c.August 3, 2022
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QUESTION: Ambassador, thank you very much for joining us. You are about to embark on a trip to Uganda and…
Congress gives billions to the chip industry. The strings are attached.
It's an embrace of industrial policy that hasn't been seen in Washington in decades. Gary Hufbauer, a nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics who has studied US industrial policy, said the bill was…
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Host Community Agreement (HCA) Reform Legislation –
August 02, 2022
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South African court orders public apology to Chinese community – SAPeople
The court orders a public apology to the Chinese community. Graphic: Lisa Nelson
On June 28, the Gauteng High Court (sitting as the Equality Court) found that comments made about Chinese people on Facebook…
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian troops on the move, anticipating a counterattack
Leon Klein/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin's “special military operation” in neighboring Ukraine began Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus in the north and Russia in the east.…
Global economic recession: The state of China like the recession in America in 2008, will the whole…
Photo: AP The state of China as the recession in America in 2008
Strong points
The whole world may be in the throes of a recession
Sri Lanka most at risk
20% fear a recession in China
Global economic recession: China All is…
US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand despite China fears
The commander of the US Army in the Pacific has said he wants to expand and strengthen his ties with New Zealand.
The visit to Wellington by Admiral John Aquilino, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, comes as the…
Municipalities urged to work with police – FBC News
Creating safe cities will be possible if stakeholders work together.
Local Government Minister Premila Kumar hailed the recent Fijian Police Command Center set up in Labasa in recent weeks as it will allow the institution to focus on…
Newest Menlo Park Library Celebrates Chinese Traditions and Community | New
Every Saturday in the summer at the Little Bookworm Library in Menlo Park, children make kites, color ink paints, rice paper and an array of other crafts during camp of Chinese culture. In another area of the library, children and…
Drone explosion hits Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ
Kyiv, Ukraine -- An explosive device carried by a drone detonated at the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet on Sunday, injuring six people, officials said.The explosion at the headquarters of the city of Sevastopol on the Crimean…
Iron ore prices: China’s construction slump could push Australia into recession
When the global financial crisis hit in 2008, fears were raised that Australia would follow much of the rest of the developed world into recession. But like so many times before and since, Australia's luck came to her rescue.As if luck had…
Should you be worried about debris from China’s big rocket booster?
Construction of China's Tiangong space station continued smoothly this week with the launch and docking of Wentian, a laboratory module. The installation of the laboratory advances the progress of a second outpost in orbit where humanity…
Priest who helped grow Brisbane’s Chinese Catholic community celebrates 60 years of ministry
MISSIONARY OF THE SACRED HEART Father Albert Chan's 60 years of priesthood have been a strong testimony to religious and priestly life, his fellow priests said.Father Chan celebrated his birthday with the Chinese Catholic community at the…
Looking Back, Moving Forward – Oswego County Business Magazine
A retrospective by Steve Yablonski
Thirty years ago, a new publication appeared on newsstands in midtown New York.
In the August-September 1992 issue, with Eugene Saloga, then Director of the Oswego Community Development Office, featured…
Chinese Industry Minister Xiao under investigation, state media reports
Xiao Yaqing, chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), attends a press conference on the sidelines of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China, 9 March 2019. REUTERS/Stringer Join…
Madras HC asks Kodaikanal Municipality for report on request to relocate ‘polluting’…
By Express press service
MADURAI: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Tuesday requested a report from Kodaikanal Municipality and a few others on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an NGO, Jhatkaa Org,…
American basketball star Brittney Griner treated his injuries with medical cannabis, defense says
NEW YORK: The United International Baseball League has announced a plan to bring professional baseball to India, Pakistan and the Middle East, starting with an inaugural showcase in Dubai in February 2023.
The UIBL has teamed up…
China’s Alibaba to request dual primary listing in Hong Kong
A man walks past the Alibaba Group office building in Beijing, China August 9, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu WangJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSHANGHAI, July 26 (Reuters) - Alibaba (9988.HK) will apply for a primary…
Researchers discover new species of poisonous snake in China
Scientists from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a new species of the viper genus Gloydius.
Gloydius lateralis. Photo credit: Sheng-chao Shi.
Gloydius is a…
Black Lives Matter mural restored in Halifax
The words Black Lives Matter are once again loud and clear in downtown Halifax.
The street mural, which was originally painted on Brunswick Street on September 26, 2020 between Carmichael and Prince streets, was…
Yee Mah 2022, death notice, Obituaries, Obituaries
It is with great sadness that we have lost a much loved member of our family. Yee Foo Mah, 91, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on July 22, 2022. Yee was born in Hong Kong, the third daughter of a family of 11 children.She is…
Russian invasion of Ukraine: latest news
During his trip to Africa, Sergei V. Lavrov, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, should try to portray Russia as the faithful ally of the continent.Credit...Byambasuren Byamba-Ochir/EPA, via ShutterstockPresident Vladimir V. Putin…
The United States will remain the superpower despite China’s economic and military strength
The United States will remain the superpower despite China's economic and military might Following the rise of China, the United States is replaced as the dominant global superpower. The recent rise of communist China, exacerbated by the…
NMSU professor expands Chinese fruit research in Southwest
LAS CRUCES - Growing crops, especially fruit, has no research boundaries at New York State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Mexico. A professor has been working with the jujube fruit, also known as…
Malnutrition a serious health crisis in Darchula
Malnutrition among children is a serious health crisis in Darchula, a mountainous district of Sudurpaschim province.As many as 537 children aged between 6 months and 5 years were found malnourished in the district, according to the Darchula…
13 readers reflect on closing Salem Lowe
readers say
The North Shore Chinese restaurant was known for its chop suey sandwiches.…
Bargain-hunting Chinese shoppers stoke the craze for soon-to-be-expired foods
China's middle-class consumers are stirring up a new craze as they adjust to tougher economic times: a rush to buy soon-to-expire food and drink at super bargain prices.According to public records, 119 companies specializing in items…
‘Volcanic winters’ may have allowed large dinosaurs to emerge
In popular media, dinosaurs are often shown sneaking through scorching rainforests or sweltering swamps. Depictions of creatures in colder environments are much rarer, but research indicates they have some basis in history. A new study…
A needy family from the local municipality of Dr JS Moroka enjoys a new home on Madiba Day
The Makena family from Dikgwale village in the local municipality of Dr JS Moroka received a fully furnished and sponsored house, blankets and groceries courtesy of Motheo Construction.
As promised a few months ago at a groundbreaking…
Art on the Border will include handmade beaded jewelry
Nancy McGraw, owner of just for pearls de Dumas, is delighted to be back at Art at the border after the Classic Charitable Foundation took a pandemic hiatus.McGraw said artists only need to know a little about the show and the sale to want…
Michele Tecchia: “All you need to know about the Monegasque real estate market”
“When it comes to luxury real estate, there is no place like Monaco. The small country of the Côte d'Azur has long been known for its luxury and its stature as an international capital", explains Michele Tecchia. Whether you are…
China’s economic recovery likely to fade, BCA says
Slowing home sales and slowing steel production in the first two weeks of July suggest that China's economic recovery is fragile and likely to fade.
It depends CBA Research, which indicates that the fall in home sales in the first two…
Developing Australia’s role in space is vital for national security
Space activities are important for national security, particularly because of the importance of remote sensing technologies in collecting intelligence and data. Any weaponization of space presents obvious national security challenges.…
Dhofar Municipality Wins Global Award for Use of Artificial Intelligence
Muscat – The Municipality of Dhofar received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Geographic Information System.
A statement released by Dhofar Municipality said: "SAG is awarded for…
3 missing in gas explosion in major port city in northern China
BEIJING -- A gas explosion after a building partially collapsed in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin on Tuesday morning left three people missing and 11 injured. The incident is still under investigation, but it seems to indicate…
Yellen denounces China’s trade practices during visit to South Korea
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the United States and South Korea should deepen their trade relationship to avoid working with countries that use their market position to unfair…
Wawa sells beer in Quakertown and will expand into Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Wawa's beer offerings expand in Bucks County as the company's presence in the liquor market continues to grow in Pennsylvania.Wawa started selling beer in 2019 and slowly expanded its locations with liquor licenses.Wawa at 600 N. West End…
A Chinese-Kazakh writer and businesswoman struggles to rebuild her life after being abused in a camp…
In her hometown of Jeminay in the Xinjiang region of northwest China, Zhazira Asenqyzy was known as a poet and writer as well as a successful businesswoman.
Asenqyzy's works – published in local newspapers – were popular among his ethnic…
Widespread loss of confidence in real estate puts strain on Chinese economy |
Former UBS Group AG economist Jonathan Anderson once called it "the most important industry in the universe."
More than a decade later, Chinese real estate is once again attracting the attention of global investors, this time for…
Tory leadership last: Penny Mordaunt slammed for backing homeopathy on NHS
'Borrowing out of inflation is a fairy tale': Sunak and Truss clash over economicsConservative leadership hopeful Penny Mordaunt has come under fire for her support of homeopathy on the NHS.Homeopathy is a treatment based on the use of…
CMC member salutes Eid events of Al Rayyan Municipality
Doha: Mubarak bin Freesh Al Salem, a member of the 15th district of the Central Municipal Council (CMC), praised the successful conduct of the Eid Al Adha festival event in Al Rayyan Municipality, which was held in cooperation with the…
DC Dispatch: Iowa Reps Include Immigration, Homelessness Policy In Defense Spending Bill
Representatives from Iowa in the U.S. House were able to push some of their own policy goals on issues like immigration and homelessness into this year's military defense spending plan. .
The House of…
Ukraine-Russia War: Breaking News – The New York Times
Liza, a 4-year-old girl from Ukraine, was killed in a strike on Vinnytsia on Thursday.Credit...Efrem Lukatsky/Associated PressIryna Dmytriyeva posted a video early Thursday of her 4-year-old daughter, Liza, wearing green sneakers and…
Aston Martin rejects £1.3bn Chinese bailout to take Saudi money
IIt's not just the Chinese economy feeling the impact of zero-Covid - Burberry is also a victim.
The luxury fashion brand said sales fell 35% in China in the first quarter due to current Covid restrictions.
It is a key market for the…
Nepal has ratified the MCC despite China’s ‘disinformation campaign’
Dean R Thompson, the US candidate for the post of ambassador to Nepal, said on Wednesday that Nepalese parliamentarians had ratified the Millennium Challenge Corporation pact despite a "disinformation campaign" by China.In his opening…
Wolf administration announces Reading has successfully recovered from distressed status under Bill…
Reading is the ninth municipality to recover from distressed status under the Wolf administration
Reading, Pennsylvania - Today the Acting Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Neil Weaver, announced…
Chinese crypto community still believes in buying the dip, survey finds
Blockchain News
A recent survey of the Chinese crypto community reveals some interesting data.
The survey was conducted with more than 2,200 people in the community.
The majority of people believe in buying!-->…
US retailers falter in China amid shutdowns, weak economy and nationalism
News analysis
U.S. retailers in China have been hit hard by COVID-19 shutdowns, a weakening economy and heightened nationalism.
Amazon Kindle is exiting the Chinese market, as are Airbnb and Yahoo. Fifty-three percent of companies…
The 12 biggest wildfires in history
It is undeniable that the climate crisis and land use change worsen global wildfires. According to a UN report, extreme fires are should increase by about 50% by the end of the century, the western United States, northern…
Densification in Toronto: The Changing Urban Form
Like many of the world's largest cities (Note 1), public policy seeks to densify Toronto, which is already the densest urban area (the international term) or population center (the Canadian term) in North America. North (as used here, north!-->…
A matter of national security
Founded in 2013, the Clements Center for National Security reports directly to the president of UT. In less than a decade, he has built a network of more than 600 alumni, many of whom hold influential positions in the…
First questions for Wilmington’s 2024 USL League One hopefuls
For over a year, Chris Mumford and Dewan Bader have been asking questions and listening to the answers when it comes to bringing professional football back to Southeast North Carolina for the first time since the Wilmingtons last played.…
India will overtake China as the most populous nation in 2023
India is set to overtake China to become the world's most populous country in 2023, four years ahead of an earlier United Nations estimate.
The UN expects the world's population to reach 8 billion on November 15 and reach 8.5 billion by…
Iron prices fall as demand from China slows
2022 has been a roller coaster ride for iron ore prices, which fell again on Monday. Of course, the demand for Chinese steel remains the main reason for a rise or fall in prices. This week, it turns out, it was no different.…
Eindhoven struggles to make rental properties more sustainable
Houses being renovated to reduce energy costs. Photo credit: Studio040/Alain Heeren
Eindhoven is struggling to make thousands of social housing units more sustainable. This is the opinion of Alderman Rik Thijs. In…
Chinese bank depositors face police in angry protest
Comment this storyCommentBEIJING — A large crowd of angry Chinese bank depositors clashed with police on Sunday, some roughed up during their abduction, in a case that has drawn attention due to earlier attempts use a COVID-19 tracking app…
Sydney Energy Forum, Biden in the Middle East, China’s GDP
Welcome to your week in Asia.US President Joe Biden will visit the Middle East this week. He will make a special stopover in Saudi Arabia to try to restore ties with the kingdom amid rising oil prices at home. His Treasury Secretary,…
Could China’s COVID-zero approach usher in an economic revival?
"In many ways, China is like a big version of the European Union," says Lauren Johnston, associate professor at the Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Sydney.“And Beijing is an administrative center like Brussels. There are…
CTV Timmins News: Val Rita-Harty wants everyone to enjoy the summer
The Municipality of Val Rita-Harty, west of Kapuskasing, is planning a summer of family fun activities for residents and tourists.
The events will kick off with the start of their Little Explorers summer program on July 11. This…
Mayor of Cotabato City appoints 4 deputy mayors
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/July 09) – Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali Matabalao on Friday appointed four highly influential community leaders to serve as Deputy Mayors and assist him on matters that will ensure smooth and…
Major consequences to follow – Analysis – Eurasia Review
By Mihai Macovei*
While most countries around the world have lifted covid-19 restrictions and learned to live with the virus, China has taken the opposite direction and doubled down on its efforts. zero covid policy. Other countries, such…