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(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks snapped a three-day winning streak as investors' risk appetite cooled ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole on Friday, mirroring a halt in Wall Street's gains.Most read articles on BloombergChinese shares in Hong Kong fell as much as 2% on losses in technology stocks, leading the broader Asian decline. JD.com slumped as much as 12% on reports Walmart Inc plans to sell shares. Shares in Japan and South Korea also fell, ignoring improving export data after an eighth straight day of gains in U.S. stock indexes.”There was no substantive news to drive…

On August 13, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared MPOX a public health emergency of continental security concern, and three days later, the World Health Organization (WHO) quickly declared MPOX a public health emergency of international concern, indicating that it has the potential to become a global pandemic second only to COVID-19.We now know that MPOX is transmitted through close contact with a sick person, but because the incubation period is one to two weeks, the sick person may not know they have the infection. A rash on the hands, feet, chest, face, mouth, or around…

(Bloomberg) — The future of Southeast Asia’s burgeoning solar power industry, the world’s largest producer of solar panels after China, is in doubt after the prospect of heavy U.S. tariffs on the region.Most read articles on BloombergChinese companies that built factories in Thailand over the past decade are now being accused of evading U.S. import tariffs on their home market. At least three companies, including Longy Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd. and Trina Solar Co. Ltd., are scaling back operations in Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, which, along with Cambodia, are targets of Washington.Those four countries account for more than 40%…

Despite reporting strong earnings results, the share price of Da Liang Technology Co., Ltd. (TWSE:3167) has not moved significantly, and our analysis suggests this is because shareholders have noticed some underlying factors that should give them reason to be concerned. View our latest analysis for Ta Liang Technology TWSE:3167 Earnings and Revenue History August 21, 2024 How do rare items affect profits? To properly understand Daliang Technology's profit results, one must take into account the NT$18 million gain from special items. There is no denying that high profits generally inspire optimism, but it is preferable if profits are sustainable. In…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience, please visit our site in a different browser.Governor Pritzker criticizes Trump as 'bizarre' and 'dangerous'07:50Sanders criticizes billionaires and Project 202512:18Democratic National Convention nomination ceremonies conclude in candidates' home states04:48WATCH: Rachel Maddow and MSNBC panel react to Democratic National Convention delegate roster filled with excitement and jubilation05:24Schumer slams Trump for 'anti-Semitic stereotypes'07:02Now PlayingRepublican commentator Ana Navarro compares Trump to world dictators03:43NextSenator Harris speaks at Democratic National Convention rally in Milwaukee01:29'Behind the scenes, Donald Trump mocks his supporters': Former staffer speaks out about ex-boss08:09MAGA Tears? Democrats look to Obama-Harris unity to beat Trump…

Floating apartments. Residential yachts. Vacation homes for traveling the world.There are many adjectives that can be used to describe the luxury cruise ship “The World,” but “cruise ship” isn't one of them, resident Jim Minarik said.”The only thing the world has in common with a cruise ship is that it's a ship floating on water,” he said. “If our ship was a cruise ship, it would probably have about 1,500 passengers. When it's really busy, it's probably 200 to 300.” The World features 165 privately owned apartments ranging from 290-square-foot studios to 3,240-square-foot four-bedroom residences.Minarik and his wife bought an…

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who returned to practice Monday for the first time since last month because of a foot injury, participated in an 11-on-11 drill on Tuesday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)It was another day, another step forward for Justin Herbert.The Chargers had their star quarterback participate in a 7-on-7 practice Monday on his first day back from a torn plantar fascia in his right foot. On Tuesday, Herbert played under center a few times in an 11-on-11 session.Herbert has been out since last month, and with former star starters Keenan Allen and Mike Williams leaving for other…

OpenAI and global magazine giant Condé Nast announced a partnership that will enable ChatGPT and its search engine SearchGPT to surface content from popular publications such as Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ.The multi-year deal marks OpenAI's latest with a major media company.Content produced by media organizations is in demand by technology companies who use it to train AI (artificial intelligence) models.Some media companies, including The New York Times and The Chicago Tribune, have fought back and taken legal action to protect their content.OpenAI and Condé Nast did not disclose financial terms of the deal.”We will work with Condé Nast…

As college students begin returning to school this month, along with laptops, posters and dorm fridges, many young people are bringing their mental health issues with them to campus. About 1 in 5 college students experience what mental health experts call “severe psychological distress,” according to this spring's National College Health Assessment, which has surveyed students twice a year since 2000. Half of students say they feel lonely. Starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis will talk about the rise of mental illness on campuses and how college students can develop skills to improve their mental health.…

LONDON, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Taylor Swift performed “Florida!!!” live for the first time on Tuesday at the final European show of her Erasus tour, featuring surprise guest Florence Welch.The pop megastar also debuted the ballad “So Long, London” during the acoustic section of her Wembley Stadium show, a song that fans widely believe is about the end of her relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn.Both songs appear on Swift's 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which was released earlier this year.Welch, of British indie rock band Florence + the Machine, co-wrote “Florida!!!” and sang on the recorded track.Swift…