Author: Leslie Stewart

Pedestrians in the Huaqiangbei electronic market area in Shenzhen, China, Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Shen Qilai | Shen Qilai Bloomberg | Getty ImagesChina’s economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter to the slowest pace in nearly three years as domestic demand weakened, but full-year growth was in line with Beijing’s target despite escalating trade tensions with the United States and a prolonged real estate recession. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 4.5% in the October-December period, according to data released by the National Statistics Office on Monday. This slowed down from 4.8% in the third quarter and was the lowest…

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In the wild card round, he threw an overlapping throw while rolling to the left in the 4th and 8th innings.Sunday it was a 50-yard heave fadeaway on fourth-and-4 from the 14-yard line. Only this time, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears were unable to complete the comeback.The Bears lost 20-17 in overtime to the Los Angeles Rams in the final game of the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday, sending the Rams to the NFC Championship Game but ending Chicago’s Cinderella run.”No style points,” Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay said after the game. “What matters is…

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Hsinchu, Taiwan – April 16: The entrance to the factory of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on April 16, 2025. Daniel Cheng | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe U.S.-Taiwan deal aimed at expanding chip production capacity in the U.S. makes it unlikely that the U.S. government will completely withdraw from Taiwan’s cutting-edge semiconductors anytime soon, and the so-called “silicon shield” remains largely intact for now, multiple analysts told CNBC.Taiwan dominates global chip production, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company producing most of the world’s most advanced chips. It is estimated…

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IE11 is not supported. For the best experience, please visit our site in a different browser.Scott Bessent says Greenland ‘can only be defended if it’s part of the United States’: Full interview14:25Rand Paul and Tim Kaine talk about efforts to curb Trump’s war powers: Full interview12:29Currently playingMinneapolis Mayor Frey says Justice Department investigation into him is ‘very concerning’: Full interview06:34to the nextHouse Democrats say “nothing substantive was discussed” during Trump-Machado meeting13:15Maria Colina Machado “explains” to President Trump that she is Venezuela’s “leader” – House Republicans10:25Senator FMr. Jones focuses on “table issues” in gubernatorial race07:03Trump’s actions in Venezuela prove America First…

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken bone in his right ankle late in the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, ending his season.Broncos manager Sean Payton announced after the game that Knicks suffered the injury just three plays before Denver kicked the winning field goal. Jarrett Stidham will start for Denver, the AFC’s top seed, in next Sunday’s conference championship game. The shocking news comes after the Knicks became the first QB other than Patrick Mahomes or Joe Burrow to beat Josh Allen in the postseason this decade. The Broncos won after a back-and-forth…

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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. Every system humanity has built to discover truth, from peer-reviewed science to investigative journalism to the stock exchange, relies on accountability. Prediction markets are no exception. They turn speculation into prices, allowing you to bet real money on whether the Fed will cut interest rates or who will win the next election. For years, these have been human games with traders eyeing polls and economists crunching data. But something has changed. AI agents create their own markets,…

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IE11 is not supported. For the best experience, please visit our site in a different browser.Currently playingArtemis II rocket to deploy to launch pad00:23to the nextU.S. East Coast is hit by frigid, dangerous snow01:16National Guard deployed as protests continue in Minneapolis01:15Department of Justice is investigating Governor Walz and Mayor Frey, sources say01:21Police identify human bones discovered 20 years ago00:22US senators visit Denmark to ease tensions in Greenland01:06Why is the “Did I Die?” app trending in China01:22Food delivery robot collides with Brightline train00:13President Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor00:26Former South Korean president sentenced to prison00:27President Trump threatens tariffs over support for…

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IE11 is not supported. For the best experience, please visit our site in a different browser.Currently playingDepartment of Justice is investigating Governor Walz and Mayor Frey, sources say01:21to the nextPolice identify human bones discovered 20 years ago00:22US senators visit Denmark to ease tensions in Greenland01:06Why is the “Did I Die?” app trending in China01:22Food delivery robot collides with Brightline train00:13President Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor00:26Former South Korean president sentenced to prison00:27President Trump threatens tariffs over support for Greenland00:32Machado awards Trump Nobel Peace Prize00:39How is Denmark reacting to President Trump’s promotion of Greenland?00:55ICE loses support from Americans as raids continue00:48An…

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Former Federal Reserve Board member Kevin Warsh has moved to the front in the race for central bank chairman following President Donald Trump’s comments Friday, according to a closely watched prediction market.Carsi’s traders have given Mr. Warsh a huge boost over his closest competitor, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.In remarks released Friday morning, Trump did not specify his decision but said he wanted to keep Hassett in his top economic adviser position.”I saw you in the audience, Kevin, and I just want to thank you. It was amazing to be on TV today,” Trump said in a speech at…

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — As a bipartisan parliamentary delegation begins whirlwind meetings with Danish and Greenlandic leaders, the Danish people have made clear they have no interest in the U.S. occupation of the Arctic island and want their leaders to stand their ground.”I think this is a really big problem,” Ina Tommelup said as she left the Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen. President Donald Trump “doesn’t really care,” she said. “I think he thinks Denmark is really small. That’s true, but we also have a lot of alliances.” Her comments came as U.S. lawmakers led by Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, arrived…

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