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Australian car buyers could soon see more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) on the market, thanks to new tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese EVs. Starting July 5, the EU has introduced provisional taxes of up to 37.6% on imported Chinese EVs, on top of the existing 10% duty. This means Chinese-made EVs could […]

Presidential candidate Donald Trump is now targeting vice president Kamala Harris as rumours abound that she could be the presidential candidate if Joe Biden steps aside from running. Trump did not hold back on his usual attacks on Biden but also went for Harris this time. He sarcastically remarked that Biden had made a brilliant […]

In retaliation to a religious bill pushed by Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis, Satanists may soon be walking the halls of its public schools. How did this happen? It all started with a law that took effect this week, opening schools to additional counselling and support to students from outside organizations. The law allows religious […]

The White House announced on July 8 that Joe Biden has not seen a neurologist apart from his annual physicals. The issue came up after journalists questioned the president’s press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, in a heated press conference, asking her to clarify why a Parkinson’s disease specialist had been visiting the White House. The specialist, […]

In the bustling streets of China, a tiny, affordable electric car called the Seagull has emerged, sending ripples of anxiety through American automakers and politicians. Launched last year by Chinese automotive giant BYD (Build Your Dreams), this compact vehicle is priced at around $12,000 in China, offering a driving experience and craftsmanship that rival U.S. […]

Retirement in America increasingly means working well into old age, with many seniors unable to support themselves solely on Social Security and savings. Teresa Ghilarducci, a renowned retirement expert, sheds light on this growing crisis. Retirement in America and the system’s shortcomings In a conversation with CBS MoneyWatch about her new book, “Work, Retire, Repeat: […]

President Joe Biden appeared on the Morning Joe show on July 8. The MSNBC show is said to be one of the President’s favourite shows but his behaviour on the show was very uncharacteristic of him and brought his nemesis Donald Trump to mind instead. His appearance and interview on the show was aimed at […]

President Joe Biden has written an open letter to congressional Democrats saying that he is not leaving the race for President in November. Biden said that they had 42 days to the Democratic Convention and 119 days to the general election and there should be no weakening of resolve or lack of clarity. He said […]

Attracting travelers from around the globe, China’s visa-free policy spurs inbound travel to the country which surged in the first half of 2024. This influx is revitalizing the tourism sector and redefining global perceptions of China as a dynamic, modern nation. Growing appeal as a destination Experts emphasize that China’s increasing appeal as a destination […]

Financial heavyweights like Ray Dalio of Bridgewater and Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan have expressed deep concerns over America’s debt. The question on everyone’s mind is whether there is a viable escape from this fiscal predicament. Radical solution to America’s debt Enter Warren Buffett, the legendary investor with a knack for straightforward solutions. Over a […]

Amid the sprawling tech landscape of Silicon Valley, few figures loom as large as Larry Ellison. Often hailed as “The God of Silicon Valley,” Ellison’s journey from a pioneering 1970s tech entrepreneur to the helm of a global database empire is legendary. His career is marked by a series of improbable comebacks, each more surprising […]

Nigel Farage was elected to Parliament on July 5th and he received congratulations from former president Trump but no kudos or well wishes at all were given by Trump to the UK’s new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. Farage’s Reform UK Party which is anti-immigration got the third largest vote but Starmer’s Labour Party had a […]

Those who hoped that Biden would redeem himself during the ABC interview have been sorely disappointed. The interview with ABC correspondent George Stephanopoulous has done nothing much to quell the fears that Biden’s best days are over and he shouldn’t be running for a second term. Among those who are asking him to step down […]

The Chinese Foreign Ministry greeted Labour’s victory in the UK elections with the hope of getting the Sino-British relationship moving on the right track. The ministry didn’t mention—though it no doubt remembered—that the new British prime minister Keir Starmer wanted Britain to be “weaned off” China only a year ago. A year is a long […]

Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, the late Charlie Munger, was never one to mince words. Whether discussing the nuances of building wealth or his skepticism about cryptocurrency and get-rich-quick schemes, Munger’s blunt and candid style was well-known among shareholders. At the 2019 Daily Journal shareholders meeting, Munger directed his sharp wit toward a new trend […]