• 11/20/2024

China’s Fading Recovery Reveals Deeper Economic Struggles

Wall Street Journal Ballooning debt, tepid consumption and worsening relations with the West are set to weigh on future growth, economists say. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-fading-recovery-reveals-deeper-economic-struggles-9128a6dc

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Rabid K-pop fans object to Enhypen’s ‘Bite Me’ backup dancers with fleet of protest trucks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. K-pop group Enhypen’s latest music video for the song ‘Bite Me’ features each singer of the seven-member group paired up with a female backup dancer during the chorus. Not everyone’s a fan of the…

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Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Is Expected to Enter Prison Tuesday

Wall Street Journal The entrepreneur faces an 11-year prison term after her conviction for defrauding the blood-testing company’s investors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/theranos-founder-elizabeth-holmes-is-expected-to-enter-prison-tuesday-56dc5d7

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Russian Cruise Missile That Struck Poland Exposes NATO’s Air Defenses

Wall Street Journal The missile in December penetrated Polish airspace and flew more than halfway across the country, but details of the incident remained unknown until recently. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-cruise-missile-that-struck-poland-exposes-natos-air-defenses-3312d456

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China’s Fading Recovery Reveals Deeper Economic Struggles

Wall Street Journal Ballooning debt, tepid consumption and worsening relations with the West are set to weigh on future growth, economists say. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-fading-recovery-reveals-deeper-economic-struggles-31f4097b

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Biden, McCarthy’s Debt-Ceiling Deal Faces Crucial First Test in House

Wall Street Journal Congress has just a few days to pass a bill before the June 5 deadline and avoid an unprecedented default. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-and-mccarthys-debt-ceiling-deal-faces-crucial-first-test-in-house-8ae0140e

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Who Is Billy Evans, Elizabeth Holmes’s Partner?

Wall Street Journal An MIT grad from a San Diego family of hoteliers, Evans stood by the disgraced Theranos CEO’s side during her criminal trial and will now look after their two children while she serves 11 years in federal prison. https://www.wsj.com/articles/billy-evans-elizabeth-holmes-partner-6fa2d46f

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American Cities Are Starting to Thrive Again. Just Not Near Office Buildings.

Wall Street Journal As people spend more time at home, they frequent local shops, gyms and restaurants, boosting the economy of neighborhoods. https://www.wsj.com/articles/american-cities-are-starting-to-thrive-again-just-not-near-office-buildings-d839798f

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DeSantis, Trump and Other 2024 GOP Campaigns Take Notice of Moms for Liberty

Wall Street Journal The group, which didn’t exist during the 2020 race, has become the loudest voice advocating for greater parental involvement in schools. https://www.wsj.com/articles/desantis-trump-and-other-2024-gop-campaigns-take-notice-of-moms-for-liberty-cdb89fc

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Company Insiders Made Billions Before SPAC Bust

Wall Street Journal Executives and early investors sold shares worth $22 billion through well-timed trades, profiting before share prices collapsed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/company-insiders-made-billions-before-spac-bust-4607a869

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