China’s national consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.7% in February from a year earlier, marking the first negative territory since January last year, mainly due to a decline in food, tobacco, and alcohol prices. The monthly CPI decrease of 0.2% in February comes as Beijing sets its GDP target for 2025 at “around 5%” and revises down its annual consumer price inflation target to “around 2%,” the lowest in over two decades. Economists believe achieving the growth target may be challenging amid weak domestic consumption and escalating trade tensions with the U.S. administration.
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Neuroscientist condemns new ‘run it straight’ collision sport after man knocked out
A new collision sport, set to debut in New Zealand next month via the Runit Championship League, has raised significant safety concerns due to its high risk of head injuries. This sport, which involves two players running at each other full speed in a manner reminiscent of rugby league and AFL, has been condemned by a leading neuroscientist after footage surfaced of a participant being knocked unconscious and experiencing a seizure during an Australian event....
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