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Wang Zhao/AFP/Getty Images People view the Tesla Model Y at a Tesla showroom in Beijing, China on January 5, 2021. Hong Kong CNN — Tesla cars have been placed on a local Chinese government’s purchasing list for the first time, according to state media Paper.cn. This means government departments and public organisations within the province can procure them as service vehicles, highlighting the close ties between China and Elon Musk’s company. Tesla is the only foreign electric vehicle brand listed in a purchasing catalogue published by the government of eastern China’s Jiangsu province, along with Volvo, owned by China’s Geely…
vinegarIR Keir Starmer Sir Keir becomes the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom today. He has led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the general election after 14 years in opposition. Sir Keir asked voters for a major mandate to revive the UK economy, and he received it. Labour is expected to win 412 seats, giving them an overwhelming majority of at least 170 seats. This is the largest number of seats since Sir Tony Blair and more than the two most transformative prime ministers of the 20th century, Clement Attlee and Margaret Thatcher.It was no wonder…
LONDON (AP) — The Labour Party Winning the UK general electionThis brings to power the first time in 14 years a new party has taken power, but Labour leader Keir Starmer will not actually become prime minister until Friday when King Charles III formally asks him to form a new government in a carefully orchestrated ceremony.That is, at least technically, Sovereignty In Britain, even centuries after actual political power was transferred to Parliament, royal authority still derives from the king’s authority.of The process is quickIt’s a bit cruel to force a prime minister out of office, but Rishi SunakThe ritual…
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s central bank can borrow hundreds of billions of yuan worth of bonds and plans to sell them depending on market conditions, it told Reuters on Friday, in a move seen by markets as part of efforts to cool bond prices.The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has signed agreements with several major financial institutions for bond borrowing, and plans to borrow medium- to long-term bonds on an unsecured, open-end basis and sell them according to market conditions.The officials’ comments come at a time when China’s government bonds have performed well this year, pushing yields to record lows…
Training camp is fast approaching, and while there are still opportunities to make additional signings or trades, the roster is nearly complete after free agency and the draft. Looking back at the moves made so far, it’s clear that there are various levels of unknowns in each team’s roster. Here are the most pressing needs for teams across the AFC: AFC North DivisionBengals: Running backCincinnati was very selective with its free agent acquisitions and draft picks this offseason. The losses of defensive tackle DJ Reeder and offensive tackle Jonah Williams were filled with the signings of Sheldon Rankins and Trent…
CNN — An extremely dangerous and unusually long heat wave is intensifying and spreading across the West Coast, with no signs of abating for several days. From California to Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Arizona, officials are preparing for possible wildfires, opening cooling centers and warning people to stay indoors and stay hydrated as an unrelenting heat wave pushes temperatures into the 100s to 110s Fahrenheit range, possibly reaching 120 in parts of the desert Southwest. And the heat is only increasing. Death Valley, California, could break its all-time record for the hottest day of the year by surpassing 125 degrees…
China’s New Large amphibious aircraft Production of the world’s largest ship has entered mass production and final assembly, according to state news agency Xinhua.The plane, known as the AG600, is designed for maritime patrol and search and rescue missions. From its base in the southern island province of Hainan, the plane can reach any part of the ocean. South China Sea State media said the ship was due to open within four hours and could be used to transport cargo and passengers between islands controlled by China.Developer Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) told Xinhua on Tuesday that the front…
a Golden Word staff stand in front of the company’s trademarked slogan: (from left) Katherine Sweeney, Victoria Concepcion, Jean Luther, Melina DeNunzio, Ashley Mills and Jenna Weston. (Photo courtesy of Golden Word) An eight-year-old Richmond-based PR firm has partnered with an international marketing and communications group. Golden Word, an eight-person advertising agency founded by Elizabeth Edelman, was acquired earlier this year by 5th Business, a sales and marketing group headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with offices in Phoenix and Adelaide, Australia. Edelman said the acquisition closed in the first quarter of this year. Terms of the deal, announced Wednesday, were…
The ’90s are back, but don’t worry, it’s the best part: there are no chokers, flannel shirts, or butterfly hair clips in sight.Rather, one of the biggest trends for Spring/Summer 2024 is an ode to the minimalism that is so characteristic of the ’90s.Maybe it’s because it’s the 25th anniversary of the death of Carolyn Bassett-Kennedy, the fashion icon known for her impeccable tailoring and minimalist wardrobe, or maybe it’s because we’ve finally reached dopamine-fueled outfit fatigue (apart from the red trend, of course).Whatever the reason, we’re craving polished ’90s basics, and all the designers agree: Tove brought the strapless…
Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Bronner speaks during a press conference following a command meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (not pictured) at military headquarters in Manila, July 4, 2024. Ted Aljibe | Editorial photo by Getty ImagesPhilippine military commander Gen. Romeo Bronner Jr. said Thursday that Philippine soldiers would “respond appropriately” and defend themselves against “harassment” by the Chinese coast guard at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. The warning came after China’s coast guard seized and damaged two Philippine vessels last month while on a resupply voyage to a coral reef outpost, injuring military personnel,…