Indebted Chinese property giant Vanke said Monday that its CEO had resigned due to “health reasons”, after state-backed media reported he had been taken away by authorities. The company also warned on Monday of a net loss of approximately 45 billion yuan ($6.2 billion) last year. Chinese outlet the Economic...
Lawmakers set to confirm Scott Bessent for US Treasury chief
The US Senate is widely expected to confirm billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary Monday, putting him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump’s economic agenda — which is already sparking global jitters. Bessent, a Wall Street veteran who was born and raised in South Carolina, has...
In Brazil, disinformation deals Lula a bruising defeat
An avalanche of disinformation about a new economic measure proved so tricky for Brazil’s government to navigate that they backtracked entirely this week in a rout egged on by the opposition. The political fiasco centered around the beloved instant money transfer system known as PIX, used tens of millions of...
Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent times
Meta-owned Instagram has been wooing creators from TikTok as the China-based video-snippet sharing app’s future remains uncertain in the United States. After officially increasing the allowed length of videos and adding a new editing tool, Meta recently began letting TikTok creators earn as much as $5,000 over the course of...
Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies
Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect “fundamental rights” on its platforms. Attorney General Jorge Messias told journalists his office could take “legal and judicial” measures against Meta if it does not respond...
Apple sidelines AI news summaries due to errors
Apple pushed out a software update on Thursday which disabled news headlines and summaries generated using artificial intelligence that were lambasted for getting facts wrong. The move by the tech titan comes as it enhances its latest lineup of devices with “Apple Intelligence” in a market keen for assurance that...
Rubber tappers forge sustainable future in Amazon
As the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his knife, and heads out to tap his rubber trees. Drop by drop, he collects the milky white sap, known as latex, that sustains him. The recent revival of the rubber tapper trade...
Déntica by Cristina Suaza: With Over 10 Years of Experience in the Dental Industry, They Have Become Pioneers in Dental Tourism
Cristina Suaza is a professional with an extensive track record in the dental sector and the founder of Déntica by Cristina Suaza, a company focused on providing high-quality dental treatments to patients from around the world. Her clinic stands out as a pioneer in the field of dental tourism in...
From Young Music Lover to Next Pop Idol: Kevin Love’s Story
Kevin Soto Marquez, known as Kevin Love, has been dedicated to the music industry since his youth. This young artist has built up a promising figure in the modern music scene through passion and dedication, emerging with his inspiring story and exceptional talent. Born in Mexico, Kevin developed an interest...
Police probe connections between death of baby found on freeway, man slain in apartment and woman dead in car crash
Los Angeles Police are tracing a trail of death and violence that left three dead - including a six-month-old baby. Police are investigating possible connections between the deaths of a baby girl found on the side of a busy motorway, a man slain in a suburban apartment, and a woman...