A new observational study found that eating at least five servings of dark chocolate per week may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 21%. However, milk chocolate lovers are out of luck. Dark chocolate contains more cacao and flavanols, which act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation. The study, published in The BMJ … Read more
China plans to adopt a more relaxed monetary policy next year, alongside a boost in fiscal policy, to stimulate economic growth, according to a recent meeting of top Communist Party officials. The country aims to focus on expanding domestic demand and consumption. The decision comes ahead of the annual Central Economic Work Conference, where key … Read more
A Chinese company, Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Company Limited, has sent hundreds of shipments of restricted dual-use electronics to Russia since the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. At least one component manufactured by Yangjie was found in a Russian weapons guidance system recovered from the battlefield in Ukraine. According to customs records obtained by C4ADS, a … Read more
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Apple is set to expand its retail presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, opening its online store in summer 2025 and physical stores in 2026. The move marks a significant investment by the company, which has spent over $10 billion on expansion efforts in the region over the past five years. Following the launch … Read more
Mars’ Olympus Mons is the tallest mountain in our solar system, with a height of 16 miles above its surface, dwarfing Earth’s iconic Mount Everest. But what makes this massive volcano on Mars so extraordinary? Olympus Mons covers an enormous area of 374 miles, comparable to Arizona’s size. Its sheer scale raises questions about how … Read more
Disney’s animated film “Moana 2” continued to dominate the box office, adding $52 million in its second weekend and bringing its domestic total to $300 million, surpassing the original. The film also reached a staggering global tally of $600 million, setting a record gross for the weekend following Thanksgiving. The performance marks a significant milestone … Read more
A brazen nighttime prison release and a rapid advance by a rebel army have brought an end to Bashar al-Assad’s grip on Syria’s capital, Damascus. Footage captured on social media shows the swift takeover of key locations, including Sednaya prison and Umayyad Square. The fall of Damascus was marked by scenes of joy and disbelief … Read more
Major US stock indexes closed lower on Thursday as bitcoin (BTC-USD) retreated from its record high above $100,000. Market reporter Josh Schafer provides analysis of the day’s top movements and what investors can expect ahead of the November jobs report due out Friday morning. Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/bitcoin-sparks-crypto-rally-jobs-223500369.html
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark rate 11 times between March 2022 and July 2023, causing money market account interest rates to rise sharply. However, the Fed recently slashed the federal funds rate by 50 basis points in September and another 25 basis points in November, leading to a sharp decline in deposit rates. … Read more