The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has set up a fintech committee. Zhang Peng | LightRocket | Getty Images China kept its key lending rates unchanged Thursday, as Beijing prioritizes financial stability over interest rate easing to bolster the economy. The People’s Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime rate unchanged at 3.1%, and…
The Jan. 29 collision of a passenger jet and a military helicopter close to Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport was the worst in nearly a quarter of a century, taking 67 lives. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, and a combination of flawed communications and congested airspace in the area appear to…
The NFL salary cap will be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million for the 2025 season, rising as much as $26 million from last year. The bump is great news for Cincinnati, which is hoping to sign receiver Tee Higgins to a long-term contract. It also means more money for Minnesota to re-sign quarterback Sam…
EPA It is not known how Shiri, Kfir and his brother Ariel – if confirmed – died Hamas is to transfer to Israel the bodies of four hostages who have been held in Gaza since being taken alive in the group’s attack on Israel on 7 October 2023. It has said they include a mother…
Two men charged with allegedly starting a fire at a Sydney synagogue have been charged in connection with a separate alleged antisemitic attack at the former home of prominent Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin. A Dover Heights home once owned by Ryvchin – the co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry – was splashed…
LaVar Ball, the father of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, had his right foot amputated due to a “serious medical issue,” according to a report from TMZ Sports on Wednesday. Ball underwent the procedure on Wednesday and is in “good spirits,” according to the report. Ball has been in…
Mark Poynting Climate and environment researcher Getty Images At more than 20km long, Aletsch Glacier is the biggest in the European Alps. But its front has retreated by around 3.2km (2 miles) since 1900, including more than 1km since 2000. The world’s glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded under the impact of climate change,…
A Carvana sign and signature vending machine in Tempe, Arizona. Michael Wayland | CNBC Carvana topped Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter while guiding for another “strong” year in 2025. Carvana, as it has in the past, gave a broad guidance outlook for this year that includes growth in both retail…
Bob Pockrass FOX NASCAR Insider Chase Briscoe’s wonderful opening weekend with Joe Gibbs Racing was spoiled when NASCAR docked Briscoe 100 points and suspended crew chief James Small for four races because of a modification to the spoiler base. Briscoe, who won the pole and finished fourth in the Daytona 500, now faces a steep…
Two 500-plus pound black bears have laid claim to homes evacuated during the destructive Eaton fire in southern California. Last month, when Samy Arbid returned to his Altadena home, he found “Barry” – a 525lb black bear – living under the house. This week, another Californian reported a different unexpected visitor living in his house’s…
