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LIANYUNGANG, CHINA – APRIL 11, 2025 – A worker produces plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company’s production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesChina’s manufacturing activity fell more than expected to a near two-year low, sliding into contractionary territory in April as the escalating trade war with the U.S. hurts bilateral trade.The official purchasing managers’ index came in at 49.0 in April, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, falling below the 50-level threshold, which determines expansion from contraction,…
[SINGAPORE] When Mervin Foo set out to renovate his home, he expected a relatively smooth process. What started as a hopeful project quickly turned into a frustrating one, as he learnt the industry is riddled with opacity and inefficiencies. Foo soon discovered that it was difficult to find a reliable and trustworthy renovation firm. As he scoured the internet for advice, he came across inconsistent reviews and near-identical websites, each promising the same thing. “I don’t know who’s good and who’s bad, so how do I shortlist the firms? I tried using some renovation platforms but I ended up getting…
Let’s talk about something we all dread – you’re enjoying a day with electricity, binge-watching TikTok videos or a series on Netflix. Just as you’re about to plug in your dying phone, the power supply (often referred to as NEPA in Nigeria) goes out, Itel’s new Power 70 might just be the solution you didn’t know you needed. The Battery Beast That Won’t Break Your Bank Here’s the thing about the Power 70 that caught my attention right away: it comes with not one, but TWO batteries. You get a hefty 6,000mAh battery built right into the phone, plus a…
Who knows the difference between Health and Wellness? Anybody? Well, let me tell you….. Many people probably think that Health and Wellness are the same or very similar however, there is a difference between the two. The difference between Health and Wellness, is that HEALTH is a state of being, as it refers to the physical, mental, and social well-being such as free from disease as your health involves the way you eat (your nutrition), how you move your body (exercise), and the absence of acute or chronic diseases. WELLNESS is the state of living a healthy lifestyle. Wellness aims…
After letting Sam Darnold walk — despite leading them to a 14-3 season and throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns — the Minnesota Vikings are all in on quarterback J.J. McCarthy.McCarthy didn’t play in his rookie season due to a meniscus tear that he suffered in the preseason. But the young quarterback is up for the challenge of starting for a team with championship aspirations.”I know I’m ready to start,” McCarthy said on Tuesday, according to the Vikings’ team website. “Because all of the work that I put in and just the confidence in my skills and abilities and…
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent’s patch is seen as she helps travelers place their bags through the 3-D scanner at the Miami International Airport.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration has tapped a former White House official to serve as the acting head of the 60,000-employee Transportation Security Administration.The TSA confirmed on Monday Ha Nguyen McNeill has been named deputy administrator and is serving as acting head of the agency that provides security at U.S. airports and other transportation hubs. In January, Trump forced out TSA Administrator David Pekoske, whose term did not expire until 2027.McNeill served as the TSA’s chief of staff during Trump’s first term and previously worked at the National Security Council and the Office of Management and Budget. Trump has…
SANTIAGO, Chile — China struck a defiant stance on Tuesday in response to American concerns about Beijing’s efforts to expand its influence in the resource-rich South American nation of Chile, escalating tensions over a Chinese astronomical venture in Chile’s arid north. At a press conference Tuesday in Chile’s capital of Santiago, China’s ambassador to Chile, Niu Qingbao, lambasted the United States for “interfering in Chile’s sovereign right to independently choose its partners” and spreading “disinformation about the project.” The astronomy project stems from a 2023 agreement between China’s state-run National Astronomical Observatory and Chile’s Catholic University of the North to…
XPG, the gaming division of ADATA, has annnounced its newest PCIe Gen5 solid state drives. The MARS 980 series features read speeds up to 14,000MB/s and write speeds reaching 13,000MB/s. These SSDs are aimed at gamers, content creators, and professionals working with artificial intelligence or other high-performance computing needs. The real attention-grabber here is the beautifully engineered MARS 980 STORM. It introduces the industry’s first hybrid liquid-and-air cooling setup for an SSD. That’s right, folks — this drive has both copper heat pipes and dual fans working together to cool things down. XPG claims this design cuts temperatures by about…
Unveil the hidden powers of nature’s best-kept secrets for bone and joint health. Dive into this comprehensive guide. Calcium: The Cornerstone of Bone Health Calcium is necessary for building and maintaining strong and healthy bones. More than 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the teeth and bones. It’s also required for other bodily functions such as releasing hormones and regulating the way muscles contract and dilate. If calcium intake is insufficient, the body will start taking it from the bones and teeth to fulfill other functions, ultimately weakening the bones. The diet doesn’t always provide a sufficient intake.…
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