China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized stability and cooperation in relations with the US during a meeting at the Munich Security Conference. According to Wang, China will follow principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation to guide its development with the US. Wang noted that as a major country, China must contribute to … Read more
SEATTLE — The craft supply chain JOANN is facing financial difficulties, as it plans to close 21 stores in Washington state as part of its bankruptcy process. The company has filed a motion seeking court approval to close approximately 500 stores nationwide. Customers are expressing concern about losing their go-to location for crafting supplies, citing … Read more
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has attacked the bank’s “pointless” bureaucracy, calling out unnecessary committees and redundant reports that he claims are wasting staff time. In a memo sent to staff last month, Dimon announced that the bank would be overhauling its hybrid working policy, previously adopted in response to Covid. The new policy aims … Read more
Elden Ring Nightreign’s first network test session has come to an end, and the developer is considering a second session due to server problems that affected the first test. The issues were severe enough that players struggled to find matches, with the PlayStation servers being particularly hard hit. The network test, which allows three players … Read more
Selena Gomez recently spoke out about her relationship with Benny Blanco in an interview, published on Valentine’s Day. The couple is set to release their joint album “I Said I Love You First” on March 21. Their romance got its name from the fact that Gomez “said it first” to Blanco. In the conversation, Gomez … Read more
Intel, the struggling Silicon Valley giant, is working with the Trump administration on a plan to hand over its chip-making plants to a giant Taiwanese rival, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The deal would see TSMC take control of Intel’s manufacturing business and invest in it alongside a consortium of investors. The proposal has been … Read more
The cost of eating breakfast is increasing, with egg prices soaring by over 50% compared to the same time last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Orange juice has also seen a significant jump in price, rising by 7.7%, while coffee costs are up just over 3%. These price hikes are … Read more
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot is now capable of recalling and summarizing previous conversations, allowing users to avoid re-sharing information they’ve already discussed. This feature is available for English-speaking subscribers of Google One AI Premium, with plans to expand to additional languages and enterprise accounts in the coming weeks. The recall feature aims to make Gemini … Read more
Cocoa prices have increased by 45% in the past year, causing chocolate consumption in the United States to drop. Despite this, high-end chocolatiers like Mary Leonard of Chocolat Céleste are seeing steady sales due to customers’ willingness to pay premium prices for artisanal treats. The main reason behind the decline is the rising cost of … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s administration has frozen nearly all foreign aid and moved to effectively abolish the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Southeast Asia, creating a void that China may be eager to fill. USAID spent $860m in the region last year, funding projects on HIV treatment, biodiversity preservation, and local governance. Analysts … Read more