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Tensions are rising between the United States and China, and there is talk of "decoupling" the two countries' economies. But is that a good idea? Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, doesn't think so. A U.S.-China split, she said Sunday on CBS's Face the Nation, "would lead to less economic growth, less prosperity in the world, more poverty across the world. So I think that this is something that should be by all means avoided." That decoupling may already be underway, however. Bloomberg reports that while U.S.-China trade hit a record $690 billion in 2022, there are signs "that...

Last month, China brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, a landmark deal that restored full diplomatic ties between the two bitter rivals. There was hope the detente could also bring an end to one of the world’s longest-running – and virtually forgotten – proxy wars in Yemen, as well. Indeed, peace talks have begun to end the eight years of a brutal conflict between a Saudi-led coalition of nine regional countries and the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The war has created what is often referred to as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Despite the exchange of hundreds...

This Kung Pao Chicken recipe has the perfect balance of sweet, savory and spicy, all stir-fried together in about 30 minutes. Adjust the spiciness level to your liking and serve alone, over white rice with Chow Mein or fried rice. Kung Pao Chicken is a flavorful blend of sautéed onion, red bell pepper, seasoned chicken, scallions and peanuts, all in a delicious savory sauce. A homemade remake of the takeout classic that’s even better than the Chinese restaurant version! Why you should make this recipe Quick & easy. It only takes 30 minutes to makes this Kung Pao Chicken recipe from scratch and...

Owing to their worldwide influence, Hollywood films have had the biggest box office openings in recent years. With increasing consumers of primarily action-oriented, franchise-led films, the movie business has been raking in dollars from theatres around the world. Movies rely on strong openings to earn profits, and some of the highest-grossing movies of all time made a good part of their lifetime gross during the opening weekend of the film. However, these earnings usually start falling after the first weekend. By the third weekend, the theatrical earnings might even drop completely. It is also noteworthy that, barring exceptions such as...

Back in the late ‘80s, NASA was looking for ways to detoxify the air in its space stations. So it conducted a study to determine the most effective plants for filtering the air of toxic agents and converting carbon dioxide to oxygen.In 1989, their results were published in a clean air study that provided a definitive list of the plants that are most effective at cleaning indoor air.The report also suggested having at least one plant per every hundred square feet of home or office space.What’s in our air?1. Dwarf Date Palm2. Boston Fern3. Kimberly Queen Fern4. Spider Plant5. Chinese...