Who blinked first? How the US and China broke their trade deadlock

An Albany electrician, Alex Said, is participating in the Push-Up Challenge to raise funds and awareness for mental health by completing 3,214 push-ups in 23 days, reflecting the lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2023. With strong community support, he has increased his fundraising goal from $500 to $3,000, emphasizing the importance of open conversations about mental health. Need More Context? 🔎

Denny generated AI Image NEW DELHI: The Indian government will make Indian Standard Time (IST) the mandatory time reference for all activities, urging banks, stock exchanges, and critical infrastructure sectors to stop using GPS and other systems. This initiative, backed by the Consumer Affairs Ministry and the National Physical Laboratory, aims to enhance cybersecurity and ensure accurate timekeeping through an indigenous system utilizing atomic clocks. Need More Context? 🔎

Karen Read Not Guilty Verdict CelebrationKaren Read was found not guilty of murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in January 2022, leading to cheers from hundreds of supporters outside the Massachusetts court. The case garnered significant media attention, with many viewing it as indicative of systemic issues in the criminal justice system, especially regarding the treatment of women. Need More Context? 🔎

On Sky News, a film highlights the ongoing devastation in Gaza after more than 620 days of conflict, where Israeli airstrikes have resulted in over 55,000 Palestinian deaths, many being women and children. Eyewitness accounts by British medics reveal severe reporting restrictions on journalists, raising concerns about accountability and accusations of war crimes against Israel, which it vehemently denies. Need More Context? 🔎

A North Dakota man, Charles Dalzell, has been charged with making violent threats against a federal prosecutor, referencing the recent shooting deaths of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband in his email. Arrested by the FBI, Dalzell expressed frustration over perceived injustices in his legal case and warned against ignoring him, indicating a connection to the politically motivated attack in Minnesota. Need More Context? 🔎

Energy bills will decrease by £150 for approximately 2.7 million more households in the UK this winter as the Warm Home Discount expands to include all billpayers on means-tested benefits. This initiative, announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and endorsed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, aims to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, benefiting over six million households. Need More Context? 🔎