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Staff sort parcels on the mail sorting assembly line at the Postal Delivery Logistics Joint Distribution Center in Mengshan County, Wuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China, on January 28, 2026. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesChina’s economy started on a strong footing this year, with consumption and production both beating expectations as holiday spending and strong foreign demand provided an early boost.Retail sales for the first two months rose 2.8% from a year earlier, according to data from the National Statistics Bureau on Monday, beating economists’ forecast for a 2.5% growth. That growth, however, reflected a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The 98th Academy Awards are taking center stage Sunday night as the film industry’s biggest stars gather in Los Angeles to celebrate the year in movies.Celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore and Kate Hudson arrived at the Dolby Theatre ahead of the ceremony, which recognizes standout performances, directing and filmmaking in Hollywood.Here’s the complete list of nominees and winners from the 98th Academy Awards. Amy Madigan accepts the Actress in a Supporting Role award for “Weapons” onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE…

The AI boom may be having a side effect: a surge in Big Tech buying carbon credits to offset emissions generated by its energy-hungry buildout.Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have ramped up purchases of permanent carbon credits since the launch of ChatGPT sparked the AI race in 2022, according to data compiled for CNBC by carbon credit management platform Ceezer.The companies have all committed to reaching net-zero emissions, but the rapid development of energy and water-intensive AI has raised questions about whether that goal is achievable. The credits allow them to offset emissions by funding other projects that reduce emissions,…

Sales and deliveries of Hyundai’s flagship SUV have ceased because its second- and third-row power seats may not properly detect occupants.

TOKYO: Mr Lawrence Wong will make his first visit to Tokyo as prime minister from Tuesday (Mar 17) to Thursday as Singapore and Japan mark 60 years of diplomatic ties. While in Japan, Mr Wong will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. He will attend a guard of honour welcome ceremony and be hosted to a working dinner by Ms Takaichi. Mr Wong, who is also the finance minister, will have meetings with other senior Japanese political and business leaders. He will also meet Singaporeans based in Japan at a reception in Tokyo. Mr Wong will be accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian…

Gaza City, the Gaza Strip – On February 28, Lama Abu Reida was just a few hours away from what she hoped would change the fate of her sick infant daughter, Alma.The family had finally been informed that the baby girl – fewer than five months old and unable to breathe without an oxygen machine – was eligible for medical evacuation.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe small travelling bag was packed, the medical documents in order, and Abu Rheida ready to go. All that remained was to exit the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt and from there…

The following is the transcript of the interview with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 15, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to President Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett. Good morning to you.KEVIN HASSETT, DIRECTOR NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL: Good morning.MARGARET BRENNAN: The IDF spokesperson said this morning that Israel’s combat operations will go through the beginning of April. Is that also the U.S. timeline? And if so, how much will this conflict cost the economy if it goes on another three and a half weeks?HASSETT: Right. Well, one of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Actor Wayne Brady briefly saw some action in a match during All Elite Wrestling’s Revolution pay-per-view on Sunday night in Los Angeles.Brady’s involvement came during the Zero Hour portion of the pay-per-view. The tag team of Boom & Doom, featuring social media influencer and one part of the “Costco Guys,” “Big Boom” A.J., and Q.T. Marshall, took on The Infantry, consisting of Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo. A.J., Liz Claman, Big Justice, and Tony Khan pose on The Claman Countdown preceding the 2024 Fox News All-American Christmas Tree Lighting at FOX Square…

A former NRL and State of Origin star has been granted bail after facing court charged with a string of alleged domestic violence offences on the Gold Coast.Chris Walker, 46, appeared in Southport Magistrates Court on Monday wearing watch house greens after spending two nights in custody.Police allege the former Queensland representative committed a series of escalating incidents involving family members over the weekend.The court was told the alleged behaviour began in the early hours of March 12 when Mr Walker allegedly entered a bedroom and attempted to take a phone from the alleged victim.Camera IconFormer NRL and State of…

TOKYO: Japan said on Monday (Mar 16) it was beginning the release of its strategic oil reserves after the International Energy Agency indicated earlier that the release would begin in Asia and Oceania before other regions.IEA members agreed on Mar 11 to tap oil stockpiles to cushion the surge in prices caused by the war in the Middle East – by far the largest-ever response of its kind.Japan, which depends on the Middle East for 95 per cent of its oil imports, said Monday in a notice in its official government gazette that the level of oil reserves in the…