Chinese retail sales: Slowest growth recorded since August 2024; external instability, domestic pressures & more concerns weigh

China’s consumer spending lost further momentum in October, with official figures showing the weakest pace of retail growth in more than a year.The numbers, released on Friday highlight the difficulty authorities are facing as they try to lift confidence among households still reluctant to spend.According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), retail sales were…

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NBA trade news: Miami Heat looking to acquire Giannis and Ja without losing Adebayo or Powell | NBA News

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pat Riley, and Ja Morant (Images via Getty) Since Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant’s names have hit the trade market, the league’s atmosphere changed. With teams gunning for the Greek Freak and Mr. 360 degree, salary caps have been continuously moved around to make space to afford these superstars. As reported, the Heat…

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The psychology behind fraud: Why people fall prey despite knowing better | India News

It’s easy to judge people who fell for scams. Many times, one simply thinks, “they should have known better”, label them foolish, naive, careless, or ignorant. After all, warnings are everywhere. Banks keep issuing alerts, digital platforms run awareness campaigns and news regularly reports on the latest frauds and cybercrimes.​Yet, when one looks more closely…

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Gold, silver price today: How much these precious metals cost in your city today; check rates for Delhi, Bengaluru & more

Gold and silver prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday, driven by fresh buying after heavy profit-booking from record highs, with silver leading the recovery in futures trade.Gold witnessed steady buying on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). The February gold contract rose by Rs 826, or 0.61%, to Rs 1,35,768 per 10 grams, with trading volumes of…

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Columbia escapes suspension as US State Department targets universities with DEI hiring policies

Columbia University will continue its involvement in the State Department’s Diplomacy Lab program, avoiding federal suspension despite scrutiny over DEI hiring. An internal memo revealed universities were evaluated on merit-based hiring, with Columbia, Penn, and MIT recommended to remain. This follows Columbia’s settlement and policy adjustments to align with federal guidelines post-Supreme Court ruling. Columbia…

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