Watch: Footage reveals extensive devastation from California wildfires Firefighters battling two fires that have wreaked destruction across Los Angeles for nine days could get some respite on Thursday from the weather. The hurricane-strength winds that initially fanned the flames and hampered rescue efforts have weakened into much lighter gusts. Progress has been made in containing…
If current global trends are correct, in 2025, around 41 million people will die from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)—which include cancer, heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory illness, and severe mental illness—representing around 74 percent of all deaths globally. Despite major advances in medicine over the past few decades, the numbers dying from NCDs are still on…
Investors should consider quality firms in China and Europe with superior valuations that have executed very well despite the “dire” political and economic situations in these markets, according to Pella Funds’ Jordan Cvetanovski. In the last two to three months, Pella Funds has been looking for opportunities in China and has increased its exposure to…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 9, 2024. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what…
Watch: Homes engulfed by flames as wildfires spread in California Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate a part of California that has been savaged by wildfire for a second day running. The fast-moving wildfire was first reported near Moorpark, 40 miles north-west of Los Angeles, early on Wednesday and has been boosted by…
Donald Trump has attacked Mark Cuban after the billionaire said the former president is “never” seen around “strong, intelligent women.” Cuban is supporting Kamala Harris, and his recent claims about Trump have sparked outrage. Trump calls Mark Cuban ‘really dumb’ after he claims ex-prez isn’t seen around ‘strong women’ (Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY…
Mark Cuban apologised after facing backlash for saying Donald Trump is “never” seen around “strong, intelligent women.” Cuban’s recent comments about the former president have triggered widespread backlash. Mark Cuban apologises after saying Trump isn’t seen around ‘strong women’ (Photo by Craig Lassig / AFP)(AFP) On being asked about Trump’s ability to court Nikki Haley…
