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Taxi trade fears 10% could lose cabs as drivers gear up for ride-hailing

Hong Kong’s taxi trade has warned that 10 per cent of the cab owners in the city could soon default on vehicle mortgages as licence values plunge, with many drivers switching to the new ride-hailing regime where 10,000 permits will be issued. The market value of a taxi licence has plunged over the past two decades, from a historic high of HK$7.66 million (US$970,163) in 2009 to HK$2.62 million for urban or red cabs and HK$1.45 million for green or New Territories taxis as of May this year,...

Recent analysis shows Neanderthals may have been first dentists in recorded history

One of the most dreaded terms in dentistry is “root canal,” but at least we get to enjoy the perks of modern medicine. Now, imagine enduring that painful process nearly 60,000 years ago. An international team of scientists believes they have found evidence that Neanderthals, the closest relatives of modern humans, deliberately drilled a hole in a lower molar tooth to remove infected tissue. The discovery represents the oldest known example of invasive dental treatment, and it occurred tens of...

Deportation camps in the USA: Anger over US deportation policy erupts in New Jersey

Protest is simmering at a US deportation center - activists report a hunger strike, authorities deny it. What's happening here highlights a conflict that could cost Trump power.

People investing in SPCX, why?

If someone who is going to buy SPCX at IPO what is your thesis for the price going up. Based on a 2T dollar MC it would be in the top 10 most valuable companies, this leaves it to have very little room to gain value, as an investor you would want to make money on your investment. Edit: The real spaceX not SPCE 😭😭 submitted by /u/SirPoop36 [link] [comments]

$ARRNF - American rare earth opportunity

Anybody been watching this one? Australian company with an American based operation. The team is all hands on deck with their Helleck Creek project seeking to extract rare earth elements from a massive deposit in a mining-friendly jurisdiction in Wyoming. Making legal efforts to up-list from otc to nasdaq and plan to be operational by 2029. Wondering if anyone else has this on their radar as a more long term rare earth play? submitted by /u/Shredda_chedda [link] [comments]

Marking Collapsing? Soon or Sooner?

The market is abnormal right now, a lot of pressure and with the world circumstances right now, everything seems to be headed to an inevitable crash and it'll be unexpected, like the titanic. Or what markets do you guys think would hold up strong. Thoughts? submitted by /u/YT-AETHER [link] [comments]

Shangri-La Dialogue live: US defence chief Pete Hegseth to address regional security forum

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. Get real-time updates and exclusive reporting. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. Defence ministers, military chiefs, diplomats and analysts have gathered in Singapore this weekend for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, where regional security challenges will be discussed and a flurry of bilateral meetings held. It is expected to provide the first indication of US policy direction..

+++ USA +++: Trump – “No longer interested” in Kennedy Center renovation

USA - Rare military contact with Cuba in Guantanamo +++ Court - The name Trump is not allowed to be on the Kennedy Center +++ Trump distributes against ex-first lady Jill Biden +++ The news blog.

Reports of a possible Xi visit coincide with signs of summit preparations in Pyongyang

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+++ Iran War +++: Reports – No decision at Iran meeting in the White House

Trump announces “final decision” – Iran objects +++ Iran: Win concessions through missiles, not talks +++ The news blog.

Liftoff Mobile IPO 6/4... Are You In?

Targeting $20-$22/share... and features an AI-powered mobile app with a rocket logo. They know their audience. Hype train through the roof on this one. What's the move? Reuters: Liftoff Mobile IPO submitted by /u/Casual_Berger [link] [comments]

French Presidential Candidate Mélenchon Calls Israel ‘Region’s Most Dangerous State’

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How Russia is turning Ukraine’s drones against NATO

A Russian drone wounded two civilians in Romania on Friday, days after Lithuania detailed how Moscow is also steering Ukraine's drones onto allied soil.

Help - STX vs NVIDIA or VOO

Hello, I need to pay my brother some money around $15k. I want to start saving the money in an investment account. I may need to pay him in about 8 months. I recently bought STX, but I am still not as convinced as if it were NVIDIA or VOO - mind you I’m still learning about investment. I feel like NVIDIA or VOO would feel safer? I had some money in my saving account at 3.5% HYSA but I feel like it’s nothing compared to investing the money in stocks. Can anyone help me or guide me? I am using Fid

Trump ordered to address fraud claims in IRS case that led to ‘slush fund’ for allies

A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump to respond to “grievous allegations” that his deal with the government to create a US$1.8 billion fund to resolve his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service was the result of a “fraud” on the court. In an order on Friday, US District Judge Kathleen Williams gave the president’s personal lawyers until June 12 to respond to a request by a group of former federal judges that she reopen the proceedings to investigate conduct by the president...

Tariffs, war and broken trust: Southeast Asia’s Trump problem

The goodbye emails started arriving on a Monday. By Friday, Sheila’s inbox told the story of an organisation coming apart at the seams, one farewell at a time. Sheila* had spent nearly a decade helping run US-funded development projects in the Philippines. She had watched them grow, hire staff and take root in local communities. When Washington ordered a freeze on foreign aid in January 2025, she told herself it was just a pause – a bureaucratic blip pending a review by the new...

How’s everyone’s portfolio doing? 2.0

Happy weekend y’all. 2 months ago, I asked this question in this subreddit and fast forward 62 days later, the market has been printing green non-stop which honestly, I’m quite surprised given the sentiments back then. Some of you were saying more pain to come while some were more sanguine Personally for me, my account finally punched through my 3 November 2026 ATH as of yesterday’s close and I’m up about 26% YTD (Thank god for SNDK & MU) So what’s everyone’s view for the next few months? Are we

Japan and Philippines elevate ties amid China security concerns

China drone maker DJI turns to independent audit in fight against US ban

Qualcomm unveils first chip for budget PCs amid memory, CPU crunch

Top Japanese banks to use OpenAI's new model against cyberattacks

CATL opens $440m battery storage test site that simulates severe conditions

Hitachi to deploy code-rewriting AI for fixing factory malfunctions

China tungsten exports to Japan halve amid tightened controls

Japan hotel rates hit high on US, Europe tourists as China visitors fall

Toyota halts development of next-gen Lexus EV model

Japan Post Bank share price doubles as overseas investors look beyond AI

Nikon to take on ASML with low-priced chipmaking equipment: CEO

Japan beef bowl purveyors scramble for meat as US prices climb

Renewables offer price security and domestic control