China’s President Xi Jinping has promised the country will meet its ambitious GDP growth target of 5% this year, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest economic engine. Beijing took steps to ease monetary policy for the first time in 14 years to boost investor confidence and tackle low consumption. Following a meeting with IMF … Read more
When an application or website encounters a “429 Too Many Requests” error, it means that it has exceeded its allowed number of requests within a specific time frame. This type of error typically occurs when an over-enthusiastic scraper, bot, or other automated system is making too many requests to an API (Application Programming Interface) in … Read more
The Google Pixel 9 series is now on sale, offering discounts on all models. The Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL are $150 off, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is $300 off. The sales are available from Amazon, specifically for the Obsidian color models. The Pixel 9 is a great option for … Read more
China’s top electric-vehicle maker BYD is gaining ground in the world’s largest auto market as it records a fastest-growing month in 2024. This growth is setting the stage for BYD to surpass its annual sales target and overtake global competitors Ford and Honda. Source: https://www.autonews.com/byd/ane-byd-china-sales-evs-ford-honda
A Pinellas County school is under investigation after a kindergarten teacher died from pneumonia linked to legionella bacteria, prompting concerns over air quality in classrooms. Katherine Pennington, 45, passed away on November 24. The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County has launched an inquiry into the air quality at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School’s classroom … Read more
Stomach cancer can be caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, which is found in half the people on Earth. Despite being discovered in 1982, screening for it remains challenging. A recent study published in JAMA aimed to determine if a fecal screening test could serve as an early warning signal of stomach cancer. The … Read more
Stocks halted their momentum at the start of a key inflation week, with traders bracing for Federal Reserve rate decisions that will shape the outlook. The S&P 500 retreated from near-all-time highs after Nvidia Corp. slid amid a Chinese probe into suspected anti-monopoly law breaches. The US chipmaker’s China probe is part of an escalating … Read more
Syria’s interim prime minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, a low-profile figure with limited political background, has taken charge of the country’s administration with the backing of former rebels. Al-Bashir, who previously governed an enclave in northwest Syria, announced his new role on Tuesday and vowed to lead the interim authority until March 1. The move comes as … Read more
India has passed a new anti-money laundering law, which will be enforced nationwide. The legislation aims to curb financial crimes and prevent the flow of illicit funds into the country’s economy. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/turkey-qatar-condemn-israeli-troop-presence-across-syrian-border
Nvidia, a leading chipmaking giant, saw its stock close down 2.5% on Monday after China launched an antitrust probe into the company. The investigation is also looking into Nvidia’s 2020 acquisition of Mellanox. The move comes as tensions between the US and China continue to escalate over AI dominance. President Joe Biden’s administration recently launched … Read more