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05/19/2024 10:38:54 am

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China's expanded farming rights

Chinese Consumers Import Japanese Rice as Safe Substitute to Untrusted Local Rice

Japanese rice is the latest luxury good that Chinese consumers will be importing in to their country for everyday consumption. The reason for it is that people from China do not trust their local alternatives anymore.

Yuan

As Yuan Grows, Interest on the Chinese Currency Also Grows Globally

Yuan or renminbi, the currency of China, is continually rising in the world as reported by ratings agency Fitch.

Ebola

WHO Adopts Reforms to Better Handle Situations Like Ebola

After failing to properly take care of the largest Ebola outbreak the world has ever seen so far, the World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed several reforms to replace the structure that just wasn't taking care of things.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski

Coach Mike Krzyzewski Earns 1,000th Win with Duke Blue Devils

Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of the Duke Blue Devils, marks his career with another milestone of greatness as he has earned his 1,000th victory as they beat St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team (77-68).

Josh Gordon

Josh Gordon's Latest Violation Could End His Career with Browns and the NFL

Trouble seems to keep coming to Josh Gordon, wide receiver of the National Football League's (NFL) Cleveland Browns. This latest one may sever the ties with the Browns. Perhaps even with the league.

Ernie Banks, also known as Mr. Cub

Tributes Pour in for Baseball's Ernie Banks, aka Mr. Cub

Ernie Banks, better known as Mr. Cub, passed away on Friday. His wife Liz confirmed that he had passed away.

Flexball

The NFL Finally Breaks Silence on Deflate-gate Scandal of the Patriots

The National Football League (NFL) has finally broken their silence on the deflate-gate scandal. They have confirmed on Friday that game balls used during the first half of the AFC Championship game were underinflated.

A fast moving jet of particles

The Speed of Light is Not All that Absolute; Scientists Able to Slow Light

For the first time in the history of mankind, a team of Scottish scientists have accomplished a feat never thought possible; they were able to make light travel slower than the speed of light.

Jeff Gordon Stepping Away from NASCAR Driving

Professional American NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon will be stepping away from full-time racing after the current 2015 season.

European Central Bank (ECB)

Mario Draghi Comes Up With Plan that May Actually Work

Mario Draghi magically pulls a proverbial rabbit out of a hat, as he dodges the quantitative easing (QE) disappointment and presents a plan that might actually work.

Flexball

Brady and Belichick Both Claim to be in the Dark About Inflate-gate Scandal

The ongoing investigation of the National Football League has shown that head coach of the New England Patriots Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady both are in the dark about the underinflated balls. So who was behind it then?

Yuan

China Injects $8 Billion into Banking System to Help Revive Economy

In an effort to address a seasonal cash squeeze that is worsened by capital outflows, China's central bank will be injecting 50 billion yuan - equivalent to $8 billion - into their banking system effectively increasing its re-lending quota.

Kobe Bryant

Tragedy Strikes Already Struggling Los Angeles Lakers as Kobe Bryant Tears Rotator Cuff

As if things couldn't get any worse for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced Thursday that superstar guard Kobe Bryant is now out indefinitely with a tear in his right shoulder.

Tim Cahill

Asian Cup 2015: Tim Cahill Stuns China with Two Goals; Socceroos Move to Semifinals

Australia's Socceroos took center stage and did not disappoint as they faced off and won against the Republic of China in the Asian Cup quarterfinals (2-0).

eBay

Ebay To Cut 2,400 Jobs in Wake of Icahn Pact

In the wake of the new Icahn Pact, Ebay is planning on laying off as many as 2,400 employees, or 7% of the company's total workforce.

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