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China Slightly Lowers 2024 GDP Growth Target as Economy Languishes

China set an official target for gross domestic product (GDP) growth of around 5% in 2024 in Premier Li Qiang’s “Government Work Report” submitted to the National People’s Congress on Tuesday morning. The 2024 target was about the same as the 5.2% GDP growth rate reported in 2023. China’s state-owned Global Times was popular Mr. […]

Target shares jump as retailer unveils membership program to rival Walmart, Amazon

Target on Tuesday reported an increase in holiday quarter profits despite a weaker-than-expected sales decline, and forecast that comparable sales for the year would be significantly higher than Wall Street expectations, as the company ‘s stock price rose 12%. The mass retailer is counting on same-day service, product launches and new membership programs to drive […]

US bans maker of spyware used to target government officials, journalists

The Treasury has banned the makers of spyware used to target government officials, reporters and activists, introducing “first-ever” sanctions against commercial spyware sellers. us government deployed It imposed sanctions on Greece-based spyware vendor Intellexa and its leadership on Tuesday after targeting U.S. officials. Brian E. Nelson, the Treasury Department’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial […]

China sets modest GDP target as it faces regional tensions and an ageing population | China

China has set a GDP growth target of 5% and expects another year of historic growth, in line with analysts’ expectations. Modest economic ambitions amidst regional tensions and a demographic crisis. Chinese Premier Li Qiang released his annual government work report on Tuesday and spoke about the “challenges” facing China’s leaders. He cited global economic […]

Chicagoan Accused of Shoplifting ‘Surprised’ Target Tracked His Thefts

A suspected serial shoplifter told Chicago police he was surprised to learn that employees at the store he ran into in Lincoln Park kept records of his actions. CWB Chicago report On Sunday, it was announced that the suspect, identified as 46-year-old Leonard Smith, was arrested on a shoplifting charge while on pretrial release for […]