From Chinese Patriot to American Spy: The Unusual Life of John Leung
He had been hailed by Chinese state media as a model for his efforts to promote Beijing’s interests in the United States. He was in fact an F.B.I. informant.
BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases
The Bank of England expects four interest rate cuts next year if its outlook for the UK economy bears out, Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday, as he welcomed recent declines in inflation. Speaking to the FT’s Global Boardroom conference, the BoE governor said consumer price inflation had fallen more rapidly than policymakers expected a year … Read more
Georgia police accused of torturing pro-EU demonstrators
Georgia’s rights ombudsman accused police of torturing protesters on Tuesday as demonstrations against the parliaments’ postponement of Georgia’s EU accession goals to 2028 entered its sixth consecutive night.
Tony’s Chocolonely boss on U.K. growth, shaking up the cocoa industry with marketing stunts
It all began when Dutch journalist Teun van de Keuken, or “Tony,” turned himself in for being a “chocolate criminal” in 2003. His crime? Paying for chocolate that used exploitative practices along the cocoa value chain. After a trial, he wasn’t found guilty of the said crime, but he made it his mission to turn … Read more
Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Dec. 4, #542
Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Need the answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a … Read more
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on the verge of cancellation after BCCI rejects PCB’s Fusion Formula
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has suffered a fresh setback as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has categorically rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) demand for neutral venues for future ICC tournaments hosted by India, citing there is no security threat in the country. The Board of Control for Cricket in … Read more
South Korean opposition submits impeachment bill for President Yoon | News
The motion is expected to be voted on in coming days as opposition parties denounce ‘serious act of rebellion’ after martial law attempt. Opposition parties have submitted an impeachment motion against South Korea‘s President Yoon Suk-yeol over his declaration of martial law. Six opposition parties lodged the bill in parliament on Wednesday, local media reported. … Read more
Electrical Stock Could Keep Pushing Higher
Electrical stock Enovix Corp (NASDAQ:ENVX) is down 1.6% at $10.04 today, on track for only its second loss in the last 11 sessions. Today’s pullback could be short-lived, too, as the recent rally has ENVX flashing a historically bullish signal. ENVX just moved above the top band of its 20-day Bollinger Bands. Per Schaeffer’s Senior Quantitative … Read more
Groupon Promo Code: Get 20% Off This December
I will be a Groupon stan until I die. I have used their coupons for massages, haircuts, oil changes, and for experiences like a Camel ride in the Sahara while I was in Morocco and a deal on glamping in an Airstream trailer in Joshua Tree. I even found my favorite waxing aesthetician on Groupon. … Read more
All you need to know about Sufiyan Muqeem – The Chinaman who registered the best bowling figures for Pakistan in T20Is
Sufiyan Muqeem has emerged as a remarkable talent in the world of cricket, particularly known for his exceptional performance as a left-arm wrist spinner. His recent achievement of registering the best bowling figures for Pakistan in T20Is has catapulted him into the spotlight, marking him as a player to watch in the coming years. Early … Read more