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China’s commerce ministry on Friday launched an investigation into imported beef at the request of representatives from its struggling domestic industry, it said. Imported beef in Hong Kong, on February 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The local price of beef in China has trended downwards in recent years, with analysts blaming oversupply and a lack […]
The clock may be ticking on Steph Curry’s career, but there’s no doubt this is still his Warriors team. Ahead of Golden State’s Christmas Day showdown against the Lakers, the four-time NBA champion called a players-only meeting Wednesday, ESPN reports. If the intimate talk got anyone’s head straight, it was Curry, himself — the 36-year-old […]
“Our Place” Bookstore relies on the holidays to get through the New Year. Now with fewer customers, it’ll be a difficult winter. COSBY, Tenn. — Owner Deann Hines said she’s seen fewer customers since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. She said usually, the parking lot is overflowing, and the […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Op-Ed Opinion: One in four working-age single adults are now among those struggling to make ends meet, with employment far from an assurance of a secure future Published Dec 14, 2024 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or […]
Despite heaps of ambition and a decent slate of content, things haven’t been easy for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown since it launched a few months ago. However, the arrival of Season 2 could be the turning point for the racing game, as it adds several new cars, quality of life improvements, and a second […]
He has manned the McDonald’s drive-thru, served Big Macs in the White House and peddled Trump Steaks on cable TV. But even a red-meat loving President-elect like Donald Trump won’t be able to save the struggling US beef industry. A severe shortage of cattle, which has fueled grocery-store price hikes and wiped-out billions in meat-processor profits, […]
Despite Ubisoft’s success in supporting a multiplayer FPS game for many years with Rainbow Six Siege, it was always up against it with Call of Duty rival XDefiant. Now, following reports of dwindling player numbers and in-game revenue, Ubisoft has confirmed that the game is shutting down. While existing players will still be able to […]
The high cost of food and clothing has left some parents struggling to buy essential items for their children, but two mothers are working together to give struggling parents a break. Two Edmonton mothers started an initiative aimed at taking the pressure off parents who are struggling to buy essential baby items. Iris Toon, a […]
Bob Nicholson stands in front of the townhouse in Burke, Va., he sold last year because he and his wife were moving abroad. Back in the U.S. sooner than they expected, Nicholson now regrets selling the home. (Courtesy Robert Nicholson) It can be hard to get a foothold in today’s tough housing market. Bob Nicholson […]
Commuters make their way amid smog in Lahore on November 2, 2024. — AFP The Punjab authorities struggle to bring the smog levels down in Lahore as the city topped the global pollution charts on Sunday, with an even higher air quality index (AQI), indicating alarming situation in the provincial capital. Residents continue to suffer […]