Tech Surge Lifts Wall Street as Nvidia Hits Record High
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks displayed a nuanced performance Monday, with technology and semiconductor shares driving significant gains, led by Nvidia's remarkable surge to a new market valuation milestone. The Nasdaq Composite emerged as the day's standout performer, jumping 1.2% to 19,864.98, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.6% to 5,975.38. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a modest...
Trudeau to Step Down: A Political Era Ends for Canadian Liberals
OTTAWA — In a dramatic political turning point, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as leader of Canada's Liberal Party, concluding a nine-year tenure marked by both progressive achievements and mounting political challenges. Trudeau, 53, who swept into power in 2015 with promises of transformative change, conceded that internal party tensions and declining public support have made...
Cold Snap Descends On Hong Kong As Winter Monsoon Approaches
A sharp drop in temperatures is set to grip Hong Kong this week, with the Hong Kong Observatory forecasting a chilly descent to around 12 degrees Celsius as a winter monsoon system sweeps across southern China's coastal regions. Meteorologists warn that the cold front will begin its approach Thursday, with temperatures plummeting dramatically by Friday and Saturday. Some northern New...
Hong Kong Police Bust Deepfake Romance Scam Ring, Seize $10 Million In Assets
Hong Kong police have dismantled an elaborate cybercrime syndicate that used cutting-edge artificial intelligence to perpetrate sophisticated romance and investment scams, arresting 31 suspects and recovering approximately $10 million in ill-gotten gains. The Commercial Crime Bureau revealed Sunday that the criminal network, operating for over a year, targeted victims across multiple countries, including Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States,...
Tomiko Itooka, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 116 in Japan
ASHIYA, Japan — Tomiko Itooka, who was recognized as the world's oldest person by Guinness World Records, died on December 29 at a care home in Hyogo Prefecture, local officials confirmed Saturday. She was 116. Itooka, a former textile factory office manager with a remarkable zest for life, was born on May 23, 1908, in Osaka. Her longevity was matched...
Google Pays $100 Million to Canadian News Outlets in Landmark Content Deal
TRENTON, Canada — Google has reached a landmark agreement to compensate Canadian news organizations, paying $100 million for the right to use news content on its platform, the company announced Friday. The deal marks a significant breakthrough in Canada's efforts to ensure digital platforms fairly compensate local journalism, addressing long-standing concerns about revenue loss in the news industry. Under the terms...
Dental Clinics Tackle No-Show Problem with New Booking Strategy
In a strategic move to combat appointment no-shows, health authorities will introduce an innovative oversubscription and waiting-list system for public dental services starting January 6, the Department of Health announced Friday. The new approach comes after initial online registration efforts revealed significant scheduling inefficiencies, with numerous patients failing to attend their allocated appointments for various reasons, including forgetfulness and scheduling...
BYD Overtakes Tesla in Quarterly EV Deliveries, Signaling Shifting Global Market
Chinese automaker BYD has marked a significant milestone in the electric vehicle industry, surpassing Tesla in quarterly vehicle deliveries and highlighting the rapidly evolving global automotive landscape. In the fourth quarter of 2024, BYD delivered 595,413 battery-powered vehicles, compared to Tesla's 495,570 units, marking the first time the Chinese manufacturer has outpaced its American rival in quarterly deliveries. While BYD celebrated...
Kuwaiti Suspect Arrested, Philippines Vows Justice for Slain Overseas Worker
MANILA — The Philippine government pledged Thursday to pursue justice for an overseas Filipino worker found dead in Kuwait, signaling renewed scrutiny of worker protections abroad. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac told reporters that Kuwaiti authorities have detained a prime suspect with a prior criminal record, following the December 28 discovery of the worker's body. The victim, who...
