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☆ ‘Drive to Survive’ or Ride to Thrive? MotoGP looks to break out of F1’s shadow after $4.2 billion deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Jonathan Hawkins | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

One thing that MotoGP has in its favor is its frequently raucous unpredictability, a far cry from the sometimes-processional nature of F1. Reigning double world champion Pecco Bagnaia agreed. What that documentary series delivered in spades was human drama, making household names out of F1’s competitors and their teams. Mirco Lazzari gp/Getty ImagesThree-time MotoGP world champion Wayne Rainey now runs the MotoAmerica series, which nurtures US motorcycle track talent, as well as King of the Baggers. We need entertainment, and now Baggers are here at MotoGP, strictly to help build the crowd, build the excitement, and in the end it’s about entertainment.”Wayne Rainey is a three-time MotoGP world champion.

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☆ Narendra Modi: India’s popular but controversial leader seeking a transformative third term
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

Varanasi and New Delhi CNN —Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi once famously made a simple election promise: “good days are coming”. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his supporters during an election campaign rally in Pushkar on April 6, 2024. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking during a rally in Sydney, Australia, on May 23, 2023. Kalpit Bhachech/Getty Images Narendra Modi, then BJP secretary is welcomed at Ahmedabad Railway Station by the party's followers on January 31, 1992. Brent Lewin/Bloomberg/Getty Images India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2023.

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☆ Ecuador’s raid on Mexico’s embassy shocked Latin America. Here’s why it may still pay off for Daniel Noboa
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Stefano Pozzebon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa during his inauguration at the National Assembly in Quito on November 23, 2023. A close ideological ally of Correa, Lopez Obrador had since December allowed Glas to live at the Mexican embassy—territory that is technically off limits for local authorities. Lopez Obrador last week seemed to criticize the election that brought Noboa to power, suggesting the climate of fear created by Villavicencio’s murder had favored Noboa. President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during a briefing at Palacio Nacional on March 12 in Mexico City. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesWhile Lopez Obrador is at the sunset of his political career, Noboa is just getting started and seeks a strong platform to run for re-election next year.

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☆ U.S. considers easing warnings for Americans traveling to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The U.S. and China flags are seen at the People's Bank of China prior to the arrival of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Beijing on April 8, 2024. Pedro Pardo | AFP | Getty ImagesThe U.S. is considering easing advisories against its citizens traveling to China, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday, acknowledging concerns that the warnings may have curtailed exchanges between Americans and Chinese people. The State Department has periodically issued tiered warnings for Americans traveling to China, calling on them to reconsider visits or exercise increased caution due to risks of "arbitrary enforcement of local laws," exit bans and wrongful detentions. Despite China's warnings, hundreds of thousands of Chinese students study in the United States compared with only a few hundred Americans in China. "We have told China directly if this continues, it will have an impact on the U.S.-China relationship.

Persons: Janet Yellen, Pedro Pardo, Kurt Campbell, Campbell Organizations: U.S, People's Bank of, Treasury, AFP, Getty, China Relations, State Department, . Locations: China, People's Bank of China, U.S, Beijing, Washington, Ukraine, United States, Moscow

☆ Miami shows how a new kind of gentrification is coming to US cities
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Miami has one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Real estate developers are promoting new housing in drier parts of the city as an escape from regular flooding, researchers have found. And Miami is far from alone — coastal flooding, extreme heat, and other climate impacts are affecting cities across the country. And Miami residents are spending a larger share of their income on housing these days. The rent-to-income ratio in Miami has risen from 35.9% in 2019 to 37.0% at the end of last year, according to Moody's.

Persons: Moody's, Pedro, — Organizations: Service, Business, Liberty, Dade, McKinsey & Company, Miami Locations: Miami, South Florida, Little Haiti, Liberty City, — Miami, Florida, Dade County

☆ Spain is about to make it much harder for wealthy foreigners to buy their way into residency
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Spain plans to end "golden visas" for non-EU citizens investing €500,000 in real estate. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSpain will no longer hand out "golden visas" to foreigners willing to pay big bucks for them. AdvertisementIn the last year, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Greece have all shut down or tightened their golden visa programs for similar reasons. In 2018, New Zealand banned foreigners from buying existing homes following a housing affordability crisis, similar to Spain and Portugal's current situation.

Persons: —, Pedro Sánchez, Sánchez, it's, Peter Thiel, Meghan Morris Organizations: EU, Service, European Union, Associated Press, OECD, Investment, Henley & Partners Locations: Spain, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Europe, New Zealand

☆ Everything you want to know about Janet Yellen’s China visit; Russia, chopsticks, oversupply
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“China is now simply too large for the rest of the world to absorb this enormous capacity,” Yellen told reporters Monday. US intelligence has warned that China is providing technology and equipment to Russia that is important to Moscow’s war in Ukraine. During her last visit to Beijing, Yellen dramatically boosted business for a Yunnan restaurant chain and its mushroom dish after her delegation was spotted dining there. “As a US official, Yellen needs to know more about China than just its food. Only by understanding China better, can she correct the US worldview and its views of China and China-US relations.”

Persons: Janet Yellen, Yellen, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, ”, China Nicholas Burns, Pedro Pardo, Li Qiang, ” Yellen, Li, Biden, “, Mao Ning, Xi, CNN’s Marc Stewart, we’ve, Andy Wong, “ Yellen, Tao Tao Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Russia, China's, Getty, Vice, Foreign Ministry, Treasury Department ., Ukraine, China’s, Ministry, “ Locations: China, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Beijing, United States, AFP, Washington, Xinhua, Russia, Ukraine, Treasury Department . China, San Fransisco, “, Yunnan, Weibo

☆ Yellen says U.S. plans to ‘underscore’ need for China to shift policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that future discussions between the U.S. and China will focus on Beijing's need to shift its policy on industry and the economy, as she wrapped up the fourth and final full day of her trip to China on April 8. Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty ImagesBEIJING — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that future discussions between the U.S. and China will focus on Beijing's need to change its policy on industry and the economy. Yellen said her conversations with Chinese officials during the trip discussed plans Beijing had for its economy, but she did not elaborate. Yellen also declined to share what tools the U.S. might use to prevent China's industrial policy from resulting in the loss of American jobs. During her trip, Yellen met with top Chinese officials including Premier Li Qiang in Beijing and Vice Premier He Lifeng in Guangzhou.

Persons: Janet Yellen, Pedro Pardo, Yellen, Yue Su, Su, Premier Li Qiang Organizations: Treasury, U.S, Afp, Getty, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, EV, The Economist Intelligence Unit, ASEAN, Consumer, Premier, Lifeng Locations: China, BEIJING, U.S, Guangzhou, Beijing, Washington ,, Europe, Hong Kong, Washington

☆ U.S. and China to hold talks on 'balanced growth' amid overcapacity concerns, Yellen says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (L) shakes hands with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, on April 5, 2024. After two days of economic talks in China's southern export hub of Guangzhou, Yellen said she and He also agreed to start a forum to cooperate on anti-money laundering efforts in their respective financial systems. Beijing also expressed serious concerns about U.S. economic and trade restrictions on China and made a full response to the production capacity issue during the talks, the statement said. The U.S. Treasury official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the balanced growth forum was first proposed in February during an economic working group meeting. Yellen also said she had warned Chinese firms faced "significant consequences" if they provided material support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Persons: Janet Yellen, Pedro Pardo, Lifeng, Yellen, Biden, Wendy Cutler Organizations: China's, Afp, Getty, Treasury, U.S . Treasury Locations: Guangzhou, overcapacity, China, U.S, United States, Xinhua, Beijing, Ukraine

☆ Yellen kicks off China meetings with overcapacity concerns, encouraging market-oriented reforms
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns (R) receive U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (R) upon her arrival in Guangzhou on April 4, 2024. Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty ImagesBEIJING — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen kicked off her first full day of official meetings in China with discussion about overcapacity concerns and encouragement to pursue market-oriented reforms. It is her second trip to China as Treasury secretary. China's growth potentialGuangdong is one of the largest contributors to China's economic growth and home to the city of Shenzhen, a major hub for tech companies and startups. "In recent decades, [Guangzhou] was at the forefront of market-oriented reforms that advanced China's economic development and openness," Yellen said in prepared remarks for her meeting with Wang.

Persons: Liao Min, China Nicholas Burns, Janet Yellen, Pedro Pardo, Yellen, Wang Weizhong, Wang, I've, Nicholas R, Lardy Organizations: Finance, U.S, Treasury, Afp, Getty, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Foreign Affairs Locations: China, Guangzhou, BEIJING, U.S, Beijing, Guangdong province, United States, Guangdong, Shenzhen, Asia

☆ Meme stocks are back in fashion. Here's how to find one.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're breaking down how to identify a meme stock . Three years after GameStop upended things, meme stocks are back in fashion. But how does one find a meme stock? (Trump Media doesn't technically qualify as a meme stock under Sosnick's criteria due to the amount of low short interest. Maintaining long-term support for a meme stock remains a tough nut to crack.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg, Satya Nadella, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, There's, Steve Sosnick, Business Insider's Matthew Fox, David Becker, Chelsea Jia Feng, Donald Trump's, Trump, Bill Gross, BI's Peter Kafka, there's, it's, Pedro Ribeiro Simões, …, Matt Chase, they're, OpenAI's Sam Altman, Sora, Meta, Tyler Le, Jack Canfield's, Jay Marine, Amazon's, Jeff Bezos, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron, Dan DeFrancesco, Hallam Bullock, Grace Lett, Lisa Ryan Organizations: Business, Service, Getty, GameStop, Interactive, Business Insider's, Trump Media, Technology Group, AMC Entertainment, Big Tech, Hollywood, Facebook, NBA, FOX Locations: YOLO, hodlers, Silicon, Paris, Ukraine, Gaza, New York, London, Chicago

☆ Dina Boluarte: ‘Rolex case’ sees Peruvian police raid presidential palace over leader’s 14 luxury watches
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Claudia Rebaza | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Armed police raided Peru’s government palace and the private home of President Dina Boluarte in search of Rolexes and other luxury watches as part of a preliminary corruption inquiry. The probe was prompted by Peruvian news outlet La Encerrona’s investigation into Boluarte’s watches. After reviewing thousands of photographs of the President, La Encerrona determined that Boluarte owned at least 14 luxury watches. Peruvian media have since dubbed the incident the “Rolex case.”Boularte had denied any wrongdoing before the raid, saying anything she owned was a result of her hard work. Peru has in recent years been rattled by political instability, with president after president brought down by allegations of corruption or political malfeasance.

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☆ Why the Solar Eclipse Will Not Leave People Without Power
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Ivan Penn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When the sky darkens during next month’s solar eclipse, electricity production in some parts of the country will drop so sharply that it could theoretically leave tens of millions of homes in the dark. Electric utilities say they expect to see significant decreases in solar power production during the eclipse but have already lined up alternate sources of electricity, including large battery installations and natural gas power plants. Homeowners who rely on rooftop solar panels should also experience no loss of electricity because home batteries or the electric grid will kick in automatically as needed. At 12:10 p.m. on April 8, the solar eclipse will begin over southwestern Texas, the regional electrical system perhaps most affected by the event, and last three hours. “I don’t think anything is as predictable as an eclipse,” said Pedro Pizarro, president and chief of executive of Edison International, a California power company, and the chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, a utility trade organization.

Persons: ”, Pedro Pizarro Organizations: Edison International, Edison Electric Institute Locations: Texas, California

☆ Op-ed: The effusive China tour is a failing playbook for Apple, Tim Cook, and every CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Dewardric L. Mcneal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

This ritual, epitomized by high-profile engagements — such as Apple CEO Tim Cook's effusive overtures and statements of commitments to China — signals that American corporate titans think the strategy can still work. Tim Cook's narrative of China as "critical" to Apple , coupled with his admiration for the country's advanced manufacturing capabilities, embodies the ethos of this engagement playbook. Apple's Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook attends the China Development Forum in Beijing on March 24, 2024. It's not that the Apple CEO is doing anything wrong. Chinese Apple superfans jostled to enter the smartphone maker's newest store as it opened on March 21 night.

Persons: Tim Cook's, Tim Cook, Pedro Pardo, Jim McNerney, Xi Jinping's, Mark Zuckerberg, Deirdre O'Brien, Strstr, Xi, Xi Jinping, Li Qiang Organizations: Apple, American, titans, U.S, Apple's, China Development Forum, AFP, Getty, Boeing, Airbus, Volkswagen, Qualcomm, Google, Facebook, Huawei, Afp Locations: China, Beijing, Weibo, Shanghai

☆ '3 Body Problem' episode 5 has a violent sequence that's almost gory enough to live up to 'Game of Thrones' on its own
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read preview"3 Body Problem" isn't as prone to killing people (or showing them nude) as "Game of Thrones" — but that doesn't mean it doesn't get its punches in. AdvertisementWhat happens in episode 5 of '3 Body Problem?' Advertisement'The most violent, horrific thing'The Judgment Day sequence, which is drawn from Liu's original book, is a masterclass in suspense. This kid definitely dies in "3 Body Problem," but luckily, we don't have to see it. NetflixFor an alien race that has previously operated in the shadows, the act matches the stark violence of the Judgment Day shutdown.

Persons: —, David Benioff, Weiss, Alexander Woo, Liu Cixin's, Minkie Spiro, Wade, Liam Cunningham, Clarence Shi, Benedict Wong, Raj Varma, Mike Evans, Jonathan Pryce, Auggie, isn't, Woo, Evans, Spiro, Pedro Pascal Organizations: Service, Business, intel, Netflix Locations: Panama, puzzlement

☆ Bleak images show snapshots of daily life in the closed world of North Korea
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An AFP photographer captured rare shots showing everyday life in North Korea. `The images show a bleak picture of life in the completely isolated nation. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementAn AFP photographer captured rare images showing daily life in North Korea. The images Pardo took between February 26 and March 1 offer a bleak yet fascinating look at life in a country shrouded in secrecy.

Persons: Pedro Pardo, —, Pardo, Kim Il Organizations: Service, Democratic People's, Marxist, Business Locations: AFP, North Korea, China's Jilin, North Korea's, China, Jilin province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, DPRK

☆ ACP, a digital lifeline for millions of Americans, is in jeopardy. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Cynthia George is one of millions of Americans in jeopardy of losing their home internet access. Yet Congress is nowhere close to approving the $6 billion that President Joe Biden says would renew the ACP and avert calamity for tens of millions of Americans. Courtesy Michelle McDonoughLike George, McDonough also expects she’ll have to cut back on groceries if the ACP goes away. The FCC’s Lifeline program, which dates to the Reagan administration, similarly gives low-income households a monthly discount on phone or internet service. “You’re taking ACP away from the farmers that can check the local produce prices and be able to reasonably negotiate their prices with retailers.

Persons: Cynthia George, Cynthia George George, Joe Biden, Pedro Ugarte, ”, Gigi Sohn, “, George, ” George, Michelle McDonough, McDonough, she’ll, doesn’t, “ I’m, ” McDonough, Mandel Ngan, Gary Johnson, Paul, —, Kamesha Scott, Louis, Scott, Megan Janicki, ” Janicki, Reagan, Biden, ” Blair Levin, Bill Clark, Levin, Jonathan Blaine, ” Blaine, Blaine Organizations: Washington CNN, MSN, Federal Communications Commission, Program, Lawmakers, ACP, FCC, Getty, CNN, ”, White, Comcast, George, Congress, Paul Bunyan Communications, American Library Association, Lifeline, House Republicans, New, Research, Republican, ” Lawmakers Locations: Washington ,, AFP, United States, Maine, Washington , DC, Minnesota, St, “, Lake Havasu City, Ariz, Vermont

☆ Welcome to Nvidia's super chip era
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jensen Huang declared the start of the "super-chip" era on Monday. The Nvidia CEO ushered in a new phase for his sector by unveiling a new breed of chips to power AI. And promises to power AI models on the trillion-parameter scale instead of the multi-billion-parameter scale of models like Meta's Llama 2. — Pedro Domingos (@pmddomingos) March 18, 2024It indicates just how much more buzz Nvidia hopes to generate in its "super-chip" era. Huang is clear though that the "super-chip" era is here.

Persons: Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, —, George Lucas, Trevor Noah, Kendrick Lamar, ChatGPT, Huang, Lisa Su, It's, Blackwell, Michael Dell, Satya Nadella, Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Andy Jassy, Altman, Zuckerberg, Pedro Domingos, Jensen, — Pedro Domingos Organizations: Nvidia, Service, Woodstock, ChatGPT, AMD, Big Tech, University of Washington Locations: San Jose, Santa Clara, Silicon Valley, @pmddomingos

☆ Gina Carano says 'The Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal tried to help during online backlash: 'Just put #transrights in your feed.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Gina Carano spoke about being fired from "The Mandalorian" in 2021 after an online backlash. The actor says that the show's lead, Pedro Pascal, tried to help her at the time. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementGina Carano said "The Mandalorian" star Pedro Pascal tried to help her when she was dealing with online backlash as a result of her controversial comments regarding pronouns. "Representatives for Pedro Pascal didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Gina Carano, Pedro Pascal, —, Carano, Elon Musk's, Pascal, I'm, — Gina Carano 🕯, ostar,, hank y ou. Organizations: Service, Republican, Rangers, Empire Magazine, SyFy, Disney, Hollywood, Wars, Twitter Locations: Republic

☆ Portugal’s election shows a surge in support for the far right, reflecting a broader European trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Democratic Alliance (AD) leader Luis Montenegro celebrates his victory as he addresses supporters at the party's election night headquarters, in Lisbon on March 10, 2024. Portugal's far-right Chega party on Sunday received a surge in support in the country's snap general election, reflecting a broader shift to the radical right across Europe. Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance claimed victory in the vote, winning 79 seats in the country's 230-seat National Assembly — well short of a parliamentary majority. The incumbent center-left Socialist Party followed closely behind with 77 seats. The result — which saw the parliamentary representation of the Chega party quadruple to at least 48 lawmakers — gives the political right a combined majority.

Persons: Luis Montenegro, —, Pedro Nuno Santos Organizations: Democratic Alliance, Sunday, Assembly, Socialist Party, Social Democratic Party, Chega, Democratic Locations: Lisbon, Portugal's, Europe

He was elegant at the Oscars in a custom Louis Vuitton double-breasted tuxedo with crystal buttons and gold-tipped cowboy boots. There was her black 3D molded custom Louis Vuitton petal dress for the Emmys. He mixed patterns in a red Vuitton evening jacket and trouser set for the Golden Globes. She picked up a supporting actress Oscar in a custom Louis Vuitton gown in pale blue with oversize, fringed sleeves. At the Golden Globes, his sling came with nail art that spelled “ouchy,” the best accessory of the night.

Persons: Margot Robbie, Jeremy Allen White, Danielle Brooks, Christian Siriano, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, COLMAN DOMINGO, Valentino Haute Couture, Louis Vuitton, “ Rustin ”, Domingo, LILY GLADSTONE, ”, Valentino, Lenise Omeasoo, Joe Big, CILLIAN MURPHY, Oppenheimer, Saint Laurent, he's, Barbie, AYO, BARRY KEOGHAN, Keoghan, Tiffany, DA'VINE JOY RANDOLPH, Valdrin Sahiti, Randolph wowed, Robert Wun, Randolph, Oscar, PEDRO PASCAL, “ ouchy, GRETA LEE, Loewe, Loewe's Jonathan Anderson Organizations: Screen, British Vogue, Golden Globes, Hollywood, Burberry, Givenchy, British Film, Bottega Locations: Hollywood, British, Bottega Veneta

We'll also guide you step-by-step on how to use a VPN to watch UFC 299, no matter where you are. ET / 3 a.m. GMT (Sun) / 11 a.m. AWST (Sun)How to watch UFC 299 in the USUS viewers can watch the main event of UFC 299 on ESPN Plus tonight at 10 p.m. UFC PPV + Annual ESPN+ Membership (Bundle) ESPN+ is the home of UFC PPV events, meaning that fans need to purchase a subscription in addition to buying the one-off cards. Where to watch UFC 299 everywhere elseIf you're not in the US, you still have a few options to watch UFC 299. In Canada, UFC 299 will be available as a pay-per-view through most TV providers and directly via UFC Fight Pass.

Persons: Sean O'Malley's, Marlon Vera, There's, Dustin Poirier, Benoit Saint, Denis, We'll, ExpressVPN, O'Malley, Vera Main, Sean O'Malley, Kevin Holland, Michael Page, Gilbert Burns, Jack Della Maddalena, Petr Yan, Curtis Blaydes, Jailton Almeida, Katlyn, Maycee Barber, Mateusz, Rafael dos Anjos, Pedro Munhoz, Kyler Phillips, Philipe, Michel Pereira, Michal Oleksiejczuk, Robelis, Josh Parisian, CJ Vergara, Assu Almabayev, Joanne Wood, Maryna Moroz Organizations: Business, Kaseya, UFC, ESPN Plus, ESPN, TNT Sports, Amazon, Apple, PlayStation, Samsung, BT, BT Sport, League, LG Locations: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Switzerland, Asia, Africa, Brazil

☆ Portugal election results: Luis Montenegro’s coalition claims slim win as radical right surges
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Vasco Cotovio | Sophie Tanno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The Democratic Alliance coalition won 29.5% of the 98.98% of votes counted early Monday, with the incumbent Socialist Party on 28.7%. The results are not final – but Socialist Party leader Pedro Nuno Santos has already conceded. Chega won 18%, a breakthrough for the radical right party and its leader, André Ventura, a former trainee priest and football pundit. For decades the Socialist Party and center-right Social Democratic Party – the main party in the Democratic Alliance – have taken turns in power. Andre Ventura, the leader of Chega party, speaks to journalists after voting in Lisbon on March 10, 2024.

Persons: Chega, Pedro Nuno Santos, André Ventura, Luis Montenegro, Democratic Alliance –, Antonio Costa, Andre Ventura, Nuno Cruz, Nuno Santos, ” Santos, Ventura’s Chega, –, ”, Ventura Organizations: CNN, Democratic Alliance, Socialist Party, Social Democratic Party –, Social Democratic Party, PSD Locations: Portugal’s, Portugal, Lisbon, Chega, Europe, Greece, Croatia, Western Europe, Costa, Montenegro

☆ ‘Sleeping giant’ MotoGP awakens in Qatar, with eyes on US – and a little help from rapper Pitbull and AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Jonathan Hawkins | Becky Anderson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Bagnaia rides during the second free practice session ahead of the 2023 French Grand Prix. The 2024 season will also see the debut of a US based-team, Nashville’s Trackhouse Racing, which is co-owned by musician Pitbull. Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP/Getty ImagesThe American sees the Sprints as a gateway to the main race for new fans. He says the newly refurbished Qatar facility, which also hosts F1, is a boon for the participants, too. “The race at night is something that was [the Qataris’] idea 20 odd years ago, and they did it.

Persons: Daniel Rossomondo, “, CNN’s Becky Anderson, ”, Rossomondo, Mirco Lazzari, Francesco ‘ Pecco, Bagnaia, Marc Márquez, Álex, Jorge Martín, Pedro Acosta, Márquez, Jean, Francois Monier, Nashville’s, Pitbull, ” Rossomondo, Dorna, ” Marc Márquez, Toshifumi Kitamura, it’s Organizations: CNN, NBA, Qatar –, MotoGP, Ducati, Honda, Warner Bros Discovery, TNT Sports, ” MotoGP, Getty, “ Riders, Warner Bros . Locations: Qatar, Americas, Murcia, AFP, United States, American, Europe

☆ ‘Two sessions’: China’s key political gathering gets underway as leaders try to repair broken economic confidence
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Xi is under the spotlight as economic pain has sparked growing frustration within China. Xi has also overseen a political shakeup in his own ranks, further marring the start of the new term. Those challenges may not pose a threat to Xi, who is China’s most powerful and authoritative leader in decades. But the two sessions provide an important platform for China’s notoriously opaque government to broadcast its strategy for economic, social and foreign policies and announce key indicators including China’s economic growth target, its budget deficit limit and military spending for the coming year. Analysts widely expect Li to reveal a relatively ambitious growth target of “around 5%,” showing that policymakers are still focused on economic growth, even as challenges pile up.

Persons: —, Xi Jinping, Xi, ”, Chen Gang, Li Qiang, It’s, Xuezhi Guo, Guo, Wang Yi, Qin Gang, Li Shangfu, Li, Qin, Pedro Pardo, Neil Thomas, Premier Li, Asia Society’s Thomas, “ Organizations: Beijing CNN —, Communist, National University of Singapore’s East Asian Institute, Getty, of, National People’s, Guilford College, Observers, Washington, Asia Society, Center for Locations: China, Beijing, Chongqing, AFP, Taiwan, China's, Henan, Center for China, Asia

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