China approved 105 domestic games on Monday, the latest indication that Beijing is softening its stance after its move to tighten industry restrictions led to a $80 billion rout last week. The titles included those operated by Tencent Holdings Ltd. and NetEase Inc., China’s two leading game publishers that have been pummeled by Beijing’s new...
bond-investing-gs1218 By Kripa Kapadia and Sijing Tao The rapid rise in interest rates has created opportunities for investors to invest in bonds with yields not seen since before the global financial crisis. The yields currently across bond markets could make this a good time to increase their weighting in a portfolio, but knowing how to...
OCALA, Fla. – Ocala police said one person was killed in a shooting at the Paddock Mall on Saturday afternoon. Police said they responded to the mall, which is located at 3100 SW College Road, around 3:40 p.m. regarding a shooting with “multiple shots fired.” The shooting happened two days before Christmas – a busy...
There is surreal and then there is the 2024 presidential election. Just when you think it can’t get more bizarre, it does. Earlier this week, the Colorado Supreme Court offered up a ruling barring former President Trump from the GOP primary ballot in the state. The Colorado justices — all appointed by Democratic governors —...
Qualcomm has been manufacturing chips for some of the most recognizable headphone brands, including Bose, Audio-Technica, Jabra, Edifier, and Anker. Naturally, the chipmaker owns several highly-adopted Bluetooth codecs, the most advanced being the Qualcomm aptX Adaptive codec. Thanks to the technology, users can enjoy low-latency listening, and we expect the company to build on the...
In recent years, Walmart has emerged as a formidable competitor to Amazon, thanks to its focus on delivery and shipping services, curbside pickups, convenience, customer service, and an easy returns process. As a result, more and more people are turning to Walmart for their shopping needs, finding a better shopping experience and comparable quality products...
Unionized workers picket outside the Providence Community Health Centers on Oct. 12, 2023. Lynn Arditi/The Public’s Radio hide caption toggle caption Lynn Arditi/The Public’s Radio Unionized workers picket outside the Providence Community Health Centers on Oct. 12, 2023. Lynn Arditi/The Public’s Radio First, her favorite doctor in Providence, R.I. retired. Then her other doctor, at...
The ongoing unusual mortality event is prompting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to consider reclassifying Florida’s state marine mammal as an endangered species. Over 1,000 Florida manatees died in 2021. That number is the peak in the current unusual mortality event. This is a human-made issue, said Molly Lippincott, the senior curator of Florida...
Walmart, one of the largest retail corporations in the world, has a rich history that dates back to 1962 when Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas. Since then, Walmart has grown exponentially, expanding its operations across the United States and internationally. The company’s success can be attributed to a combination of...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the Week 16 NFL on CBS schedule will provide NFL fans with four matchups on Christmas Eve. The action kicks off with a tripleheader at 1 p.m. ET, including Browns vs. Texans, a matchup that has major playoff implications. The Browns have reeled off back-to-back wins,...