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Recent surveys have shown that business confidence among European companies in southern China is lower than in other parts of the country, and analysts say the gap is a direct result of capacity relocation and Hong Kong’s declining re-export role.The China-European Union Chamber of Commerce, which conducted its annual survey earlier this year with consulting firm Roland Berger, found that member companies in southern China saw a more pronounced decline in sales and profitability.Survey results released last week showed that about 40% of respondents in the South reported a clear decline in revenue in 2023 compared to 2022, and 17%…
Bailee Ann Kennedy became the first transgender woman to win the title of Miss Maryland USA. Kennedy, 31, made history when she was crowned at the end of the pageant in Bethesda, Maryland on Saturday, June 1. She is also the first Asian American and military wife to win the title, according to local outlet DC News Now. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, June 4, the pageant queen opened up about how her identity has affected her career and got candid about how she deals with detractors. “Not everyone has to agree with the space you take up and…
Josh Maravich followed his father into Louisiana State University. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)Josh Maravich, a former Louisiana State University basketball player and son of legendary Pete Maravich, died Friday at age 42, the Tigers announced.The cause of death has not been released, but he reportedly died at his home in Covington, Louisiana.Josh was one of two children Pete had; the other was his older brother, Jason. Josh was just 5 when the NCAA men’s all-time leading scorer died of heart failure during a pickup game at age 40, leaving the boys in the care of their mother, Jackie.Despite his father’s…
CNN — Narendra Modi has done more to elevate India’s standing on the global stage than any other recent leader of the world’s most populous country. The prime minister, who was elected to an unprecedented third term in power this week, has positioned India and its fast-growing economy as a key player on global challenges such as climate change and development, while also firmly establishing India as a key security partner for the United States and an aspiring leader in the global south. Modi’s victory gives the 73-year-old and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) another five years to…
CNN — A vital highway connecting Idaho and Wyoming has been closed indefinitely after a “catastrophic landslide” on Saturday caused parts of it to crack and then collapse, authorities said. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said in a Facebook post that there is no date set for when Teton Pass, which connects Victor, Idaho, with Jackson, Wyoming, will reopen. The initial cracks appeared across both lanes on Thursday morning, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) said in a Facebook post at the time. The crack across the lanes dropped about eight inches vertically in places, creating dangerous driving conditions. Repairs were…
Landover, Maryland — The U.S. Men’s National Team’s Copa America preparations began with a 5-1 loss. Columbia Saturday’s game was the worst defeat for coach Gregg Berhalter’s team. John Elias and Rafael Santos Bolle, the USMNT received some good passing and was able to get a goal back. Folarin Balogun Tim Weah scored a goal for Colombia in the 77th minute. Richard RiosWith the game already out of reach, Jorge Carrascal quickly scored a fourth goal and Luis Sinisterla added a fifth to put Colombia back on track. The Americans faced their toughest opponent this year, 12th-ranked Colombia, but the…
Adria Arjona and Glen Powell in “The Hitman.”Netflix/Brian Roedel Netflix already has a hit with the crime comedy from Glen Powell and Adria Arjona. Hitman. HitmanThe film, based mostly on a true story and premiering on the streaming service on Friday, tells the bizarre true story of Gary Johnson, a fake hitman who helped Houston police go undercover to catch a would-be criminal trying to hire an assassin. Powell stars as Gary. HitmanThe screenplay for Texas was written by writer Skip Hollandsworth in October 2001. Texas Monthly article Hitmanis a chronicle of Gary’s incredible life. ForbesWho was Gary Johnson in…
Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, who captured one of the most iconic photos of the space age — a mesmerizing sight of the blue-and-white Earth rising from the moon’s cratered horizon in the deep darkness of space — died Friday when the small plane he was piloting crashed off the coast of Washington state. He was 90 years old. His son, Greg Anders, confirmed his father’s death and told CBS News the plane that crashed was his. Maj. Gen. William Anders arrives at the 6th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards Ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills,…
India take on Pakistan on Sunday in what promises to be a highly entertaining match in the group stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup in New York. All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and co as they look to continue their winning streak after beating Ireland in the opening match, while Pakistan will be looking to repeat their win after losing to co-hosts USA in their opening match. India captain Rohit Sharma (right) and Pakistan captain Babar Azam (AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Kuldeep Yadav is expected to be included in the playing XI and could be a…
India are set to take on Pakistan in a hotly anticipated match of the 2024 T20 World Cup. But at the moment, the talk of the town is not about the fight or the match between the players, but the pitch at Nassau County International Stadium in New York that they will be playing in. India captain Rohit Sharma has been scathing about the New York pitch.Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Sunday, Sharma said that even the pitch management had no idea what the pitch would be like. Both the Indian and Pakistani teams will be stepping into…