LONDON–China’s property sector woes could spell trouble for prestige mega-projects in London, New York, Sydney and other top cities as the developers behind them scramble for cash. While China Evergrande Group’s struggles have dominated the crisis, the risk to multi-trillion dollar global property markets stems from some of its rivals that have spent the last…
Whitmer Vetoes Voter ID, Election Reform Bills, Says They Would Hurt Minority Voters
October 31, 2021
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday vetoed several bills aimed at tightening election security in the state, telling lawmakers the Republican-backed legislation would disenfranchise voters and disproportionally impact minority voters. The bills—Senate Bills 303 and 304, and House Bill 5007—would have prohibited election officials from accepting donations, toughened in-person voter identification rules, required people to…
Saints Overcome Winston Injury, Top Buccaneers 36-27
NEW ORLEANS—When Saints quarterback Jameis Winston could no longer walk on his own, his New Orleans teammates rose up in dramatic fashion to knock off Tom Brady and the defending champs. P.J. Williams intercepted Brady and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with 1:24 left, helping New Orleans seal an eventful but potentially costly…
China-Based Gree Electric Fined $91 Million for Failure to Report Dangerous Dehumidifiers
China-based Gree Electric and two of its subsidiaries, including one in the U.S., have agreed to pay $91 million to resolve criminal charges for not reporting to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that their faulty dehumidifiers could catch on fire. According to a court filing, Gree executives knew the defective dehumidifiers failed to meet…
Amazon Analysts Break Down Q3 Earnings: ‘Would Be Buyers on Weakness’
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) shares dropped 2.9 percent on Friday after the company reported an ugly earnings miss and disappointing guidance. Amazon reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $6.12 on revenue of $110.8 billion. Both numbers missed consensus analyst estimates of $8.92 and $111.6 billion, respectively. Revenue was up 15 percent from a year…
A Woman Was Stranded in the Ocean for 12 Hours—A Novice Boat Captain Saved Her
By Nathan Solis From Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES—An extraordinary water rescue off the coast of Marina del Rey last month started with a pod of dolphins. Or maybe it really began with a hernia and a new hobby. Either way, the maiden open-water voyage of Khosrow Khosravani aboard his new sailboat took an unexpected…
Mila Kunis on Ashton Kutcher’s ‘Really Dumb’ Prep for ‘Jobs’ Film That Got Him Hospitalized Twice
By Jami Ganz From New York Daily News Mila Kunis doesn’t mince words. During her appearance on web series “Hot Ones” Thursday, the “Friends with Benefits” star, 38, detailed the “dumb”—and dangerous—ways in which husband Ashton Kutcher prepped for his role as Steve Jobs in the 2013 biopic, “Jobs.” Kutcher, 43, previously appeared on “Hot…
The Music of Shen Yun Touches Detroiters
DETROIT, Mich.—Shen Yun, the New York-based classical Chinese performing arts company, may be best known for its colorful costumes and dazzling visual displays. But its music and live orchestra draws in audiences just as much. Michael Deluca and his wife Audrey attended the Oct. 31 matinee of Shen Yun at the Detroit Opera House. “I’m enjoying…
Detroit Audience Treated to Cultural Showcase Not Allowed in China
DETROIT, Mich.—It is one of the great ironic tragedies that an ancient civilization like China is cut off from its rich cultural and spiritual heritage due to its current political structure. Luckily, there exist groups like Shen Yun Performing Arts, who vow to preserve and promote what is at risk of being lost forever. Shen…
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Shen Yun’s Lyrics Brought Tears to My Eyes, Says Actress
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Shen Yun Performing Arts’ mission is to transmit a message from “China before communism.” The company’s aim is to revive China’s 5,000 years of culture through storytelling, portrayed through classical and ethnic dances and music. The message certainly resonated with Elise and David Devereux who attended New York-based Shen Yun at the Fred…