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Shipping container loads dock at Tokyo Bay. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Japan’s exports in October massively beat expectations, government data on Friday showed, as shipments to Europe and Asia saw robust growth. Exports grew 3.6% year on year compared with expectations of a 1.1% growth by economists polled by Reuters. However, growth … Read more
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack on Thursday gave indications that she thinks the central bank could be nearing the end of what could be a brief rate-cutting cycle. The policymaker told CNBC that she thinks the current level of interest rates is “barely restrictive, if at all” when it comes to the economic impact. … Read more
Did you experience awe and wonder this morning at being given another precious day? You should, you know; after all, your life is a miracle. Have you ever thought much about that? Did you know that, according to Wikipedia, an event is considered a miracle when the odds of it taking place is set at … Read more
Four men have been indicted on federal criminal charges related to a plot to export Nvidia chips worth millions of dollars to China and Hong Kong in violation of tight U.S. restrictions, court documents show. The chips are highly restricted from exports because of their use in artificial intelligence and supercomputing applications, according to the … Read more
When I travel, my suitcase is as much a wellness kit as it is a wardrobe. Decades on the road have taught me that flight delays, exotic foods, and unfamiliar microbes don’t mix well with sensitive digestion or jet-lagged immune systems. Over the years – and through a few memorable mishaps – I’ve built a … Read more
The other day, someone very dear to me asked me to be involved in an event they were planning. Now, I know full well that my calendar is packed. My mental reserves are a bit low, and my migraines have been popping in a little too often. But this person is special to me. So, … Read more
Meet legends Churchill and Roosevelt, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., an all-women cast of the Liberty or Death reenactment, and musicians building on seasoned styles. Plus theater, holiday events, concerts, authors, lectures, humor, and more. What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, November 20 to 27, 2025. Explore: November 20 to 27, 2025 What’s happening … Read more
Alan Macdonald, of Bishop Cleeve – credit, Tom Wren / SWNS When a corporate shoe repair chain wanted to open a location in a Gloucestershire, town, locals rallied in a signature gathering campaign to protect their local cobbler. An example of small-town sanctity, a petition to reject the corporate newcomer was promoted on social media … Read more
If your aging parents need help to stay safe and healthy, you’re probably feeling unsure about what to do. Figuring out their needs, understanding the options and making decisions can feel overwhelming. Focusing on something concrete helps you feel more in control of the situation. Use these seven steps to turn the shapeless problem of … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 20, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Stocks fell on Thursday, as a market-wide rally sparked by blockbuster Nvidia results and guidance gave up steam and as investors lost hope that the Federal … Read more