AFP via Getty Images China’s top leaders are gathering in Beijing this week to decide on the country’s key goals and aspirations for the rest of the decade. Every year or so, the country’s highest political body, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, convenes for a week of meetings, also known as a Plenum. What it decides at …
Read More »China’s Q3 GDP growth slows to one-year low in test of long-term policy plans Reuters China’s economy grows 4.8% in third quarter as expected, but investment sees ‘rare and alarming’ drop CNBC China’s economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up BBC China Says Growth Target in Reach Despite Rare Investment Drop Bloomberg.com Chinese export boom can’t stop economy’s slowdown Yahoo Finance Source …
Read More »Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in, FT reports Reuters Trump’s Firing of FTC Official Heads to Supreme Court PYMNTS.com Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in Financial Times China’s Hong Kong Stablecoin Ban Fuels Interest in Decentralized Web3 Projects Like SUBBD Token Brave New Coin Sources: Ant Group and JD.com have suspended plans to issue stablecoins in …
Read More »Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday The New York Times Newsom rips into Trump plan to fire missiles over California’s I-5 freeway San Francisco Chronicle Vance, Hegseth to join Marines 250th birthday celebration at Camp Pendleton NBC 7 San Diego White House, Newsom clash over Calif. freeway closure for military celebration SFGATE Marines: No ship-to-shore firing exercise Saturday; Howitzer fire …
Read More »Trump Unveils Plans for Triumphal Arch in D.C. to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary The New York Times Arc de Trump? President touts a new real estate project. No, not the ballroom USA Today President Trump envisions D.C. arch to mark 250th anniversary of U.S. NPR Arc de Trump? President proposes arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge NBC4 Washington Arc de Trump? President shows off model …
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The federal government has been shut down for more than two weeks. Mehmet Eser/AFP via Getty hide caption toggle caption Mehmet Eser/AFP via Getty Unions representing federal employees say the Trump administration is planning to conduct mass firings at the Interior Department despite a court order temporarily blocking layoffs during the shutdown. The disclosure came amid a legal fight between …
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49ers tight end George Kittle returned to practice this week. He was limited on Wednesday and Thursday as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. Kittle, though, expects to play in Sunday Night Football against the Falcons. “I fully plan on playing on Sunday,” Kittle said, via Nick Wagoner of ESPN. “As long as [coach] Kyle [Shanahan] lets …
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The San Francisco 49ers’ injury report is out for Thursday, with plenty of changes from Wednesday’s report. Let’s start at quarterback. Starting quarterback Brock Purdy remained a limited participant with a toe injury. Meanwhile, Mac Jones, who was seen throwing at practice, was a full participant after being limited on Wednesday with a knee and oblique injury. Purdy will get …
Read More »WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to leave his mark on the nation’s capital by building a Paris-style arch just west of the Lincoln Memorial. Trump unveiled the plan at a White House dinner on Wednesday for the wealthy businesspeople who have pledged money toward the $250 million cost of adding a massive ballroom to the Executive Mansion. Trump …
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Last week, the Office of Personnel Management released 2026 Federal Employee Health Benefits and Postal Service Health Benefits plan information. After reviewing the updates, I want to share two key stories: the enrollee premium contribution increase and the lineup of available plans. 2026 FEHB premium increase In 2026, federal employees and annuitants will face a 12.3% increase in the average …
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