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Hong Kong Races to Contain Covid-19 Outbreak – With China’s Help

As countries loosen Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is sticking to a “dynamic zero-Covid” approach – with help from Beijing. A surge in cases has overwhelmed hospitals and threatens business confidence in the global financial hub. Photo: Bertha Wang/Bloomberg




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Sharp Continues Cash-Raising Quest

Japan’s Sharp Corp. continues to find ways to raise money as it faces an impending cash crunch later this year.





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Kyle Bass Keen on Yellow Pages Co. — Sohn Conference

By Emily Glazer The yellow pages business isn't dead yet. That's according to Kyle Bass, principal of Dallas-based hedge fund Hayman Capital Management L.P., who focused his presentation at the Ira Sohn conference Wednesday on directories business Dex Media Inc.




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How Confidential Documents Get Stored at the White House

The transcript of President Trump's call with Ukraine shed light on a method for classifying documents that's even more top secret than top secret. WSJ spoke to a former National Security Council official to understand the intricacies of the White House server security system.







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As Home Prices Rise, the Foreclosure Crisis Continues to Recede

The Mortgage Bankers Association, which represents mortgage lenders, on Thursday said that the foreclosure starts rate was merely 0.4% in the second quarter, 0.05 percentage point lower than the first quarter and on par with the rate seen during the housing boom.





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5G Service Rollout Is Delayed Amid Flight Safety Concerns

AT&T and Verizon agreed to delay the rollout of a new 5G wireless service at the request of U.S. transportation officials. The FAA says the service could affect airplane safety systems, a claim the wireless industry refutes. Photo illustration: Jacob Reynolds




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Should We Get a Second Booster Vaccine? What the Science Says

Amid a surge in cases, some countries are handing out second booster shots. In Israel, early data suggest a fourth vaccine dose can increase antibodies against Covid-19, but not enough to prevent infections from Omicron. WSJ explains. Photo composite: Eve Hartley/WSJ




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Cancellations Continue as Bad Weather, Omicron Disrupt U.S. Air Travel

Airlines scrapped more than 3,000 U.S. flights and delayed more than 5,000 on Monday. The new wave of cancellations and delays comes as the surge in Covid-19 infections in the U.S. has left the airline industry stretched thin. Photo: Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images




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Economics of Warby Parker: Why It Sees Physical Retail as Key to Growth

Warby Parker was one of the original direct-to-consumer brands, but now, the eyeglass-maker’s sales are split about evenly between its more than 140 brick-and-mortar locations and its online store. WSJ’s Charity Scott explains why this split is Warby Parker’s secret sauce. Photo: Adam Falk/The Wall Street Journal




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Britney Spears’s Father Suspended From Conservatorship: What’s Next

Britney Spears's father was removed as conservator of her $60 million estate on Wednesday. Fans outside the courthouse cheered as the suspension brings the pop star closer to unwinding the legal arrangement that has controlled her life for 13 years. Photo: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters




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The Unconventional Franchise Model Behind Chick-fil-A’s Success

Chick-fil-A has built its rapid growth on the popularity of its chicken sandwich. But its unconventional approach to business has helped make it the third biggest fast-food chain in the U.S. WSJ gets an inside look at the strategies driving the Atlanta-based company’s success. Photo: Richard B. Levine/Zuma Press




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iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Reveals Its First Electric-Vehicle Prototypes

Foxconn, the Taiwanese company known for assembling Apple products, has unveiled three electric-vehicle prototypes. WSJ’s Stephanie Yang attended the launch event to see how the company is diversifying its business to gain a foothold in the auto industry. Photo: I-Hwa Cheng/Bloomberg News





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Economists: Home Builders Neglecting Entry-Level Market

Nela Richardson, chief economist for brokerage Redfin Corp., and Selma Hepp, chief economist for Zillow Group’s Trulia real-estate website, both said builders aren’t constructing enough entry-level housing to meet demand. They’re focusing more of their resources instead, the economists said, on building pricey homes for buyers with ample credit.




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Economists Assign Blame For Housing Shortage

The national supply of homes for sale is getting squeezed by the small amount of equity millions of would-be sellers have in their properties and relatively weak output from home builders, according to economists speaking Friday at a real-estate conference in Miami.




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Greece Impact on Property Limited But Investors Are Concerned About Spain

So far, commercial real-estate analysts looking at Europe’s booming market are not too concerned that Greece’s turmoil will spread further afield.




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Consent Sex : എന്താണ് കൺസെന്റ് സെക്സ്? നടൻ വിനായകന്റെ ലൈംഗിക നിലപാട് കൺസെന്റ് സെക്സ് ആണോ?

Actor VInayakan Controversey കേൾക്കുമ്പോൾ വിനായകന്റെ വാക്കുകൾ വിഢുവായിത്തമായിട്ടോ തമാശയായിട്ടോ തോന്നിയേക്കാം. എന്നാൽ ആ വാക്കുകളിൽ ഒളിഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നത് സ്ത്രീ പുരുഷന്റെ ലൈംഗിക ഉപകരണമെന്നുള്ള ക്രൂരമായ സമൂഹിക നിലപാടാണ്.




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CBSE To Conduct Workshop On Effective Collaboration In Parenting And Education

The workshops will equip school leaders with necessary skills to assist parents in guiding their children's academic, social, and emotional growth.




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Ponting Fires Back At Gambhir After India Coach's Press Conference Remarks

Ricky Ponting didn't hold back on Gautam Gambhir's criticism, calling the India head coach a 'prickly character'.




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EP Jayarajan autobiography controversy: പോളിങ് ദിനത്തിൽ പാ‍ർട്ടിയെ വെട്ടിലാക്കി ഇപി ജയരാജന്റെ 'കട്ടൻചായയും പരിപ്പ് വടയും', പ്രചരിക്കുന്ന ആത്മകഥ തന്റേതല്ലെന്ന് ഇ.പി

EP Jayarajan autobiography controversy: പ്രസാധനം നീട്ടിവെച്ചതായി ഡിസി ബുക്ക്സ് അറിയിച്ചു. പുസ്തക നിർമിതിയിലുള്ള സാങ്കേതിക പ്രശ്നം മൂലം നീട്ടിവെച്ചതായി വിശദീകരണം. വോട്ടെടുപ്പ് ദിനമായ ഇന്ന് ആത്മകഥ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരിക്കുമെന്നാണ് ആദ്യം പറഞ്ഞിരുന്നത്. 




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Google Gemini Live Now Free For Android Users: Adding Interactive AI Conversations

Google is expanding Gemini Live to free users on Android after initially offering it to Advanced subscribers. This feature allows users to have interactive conversations, including the ability to interrupt responses with new information or directions. Gemini Live Features




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Youtube Shorts Are Getting Longer—From 60 Seconds to 3 Minutes

YouTube has announced an update to YouTube Shorts, making it easier and more fun for creators. YouTube has confirmed it is extending the ability to create longer vertical videos. This has come after many creators asked YouTube to allow them to




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YouTube New Features: Precise Playback Speed Controls and Sleep Timer Introduced in Latest Update

YouTube is introducing several updates, seemingly inspired by user suggestions. One of the notable changes is the ability to adjust playback speed in smaller increments of 0.05, compared to the previous 0.25 steps. However, the maximum speed remains capped at 2x.




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WhatsApp is Making it Easier for Users to Add and Manage Their Contacts: Here’s How!

WhatsApp has revealed a significant update to its contact management system. Previously, contacts were tied to the phone where WhatsApp was installed. This posed issues for users who lost their phones without backups or those sharing devices. Managing multiple accounts with




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Amazon India Adds Doctors to Cart, Now Lets You Book Consultations at Rs 299

Amazon has introduced a new service allowing users to book doctor appointments directly through its platform. This service, called Amazon Clinic, is now available in India and offers online consultations for over 50 medical conditions. Users can access this service via




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Rohit Sharma, Wife Ritika Sajdeh Expecting Second Child?

Rohit Sharma's participation in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia is uncertain. Initially, Rohit expressed doubts about playing in Perth due to personal reasons. However, recent reports indicate he might travel to Australia with the initial group of




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Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: India Head Coach Comments On Rohit Sharma's Availability, Virat Kohli's Form

During a recent press conference, Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian cricket team, discussed the team's future and performance. He downplayed the idea of a transition period for Indian cricket, focusing instead on upcoming series. Gambhir mentioned Jasprit Bumrah might




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Unlock Your Creativity: Enter OnePlus AI Music Studio Contest for a Chance to Win Exciting Prizes

OnePlus has introduced the OnePlus AI Music Studio, tapping into the growing popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This tool enables users in India and global markets to effortlessly create music and music videos using simple commands. Notably, ownership of




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iQOO 13 Launch Date in India Confirmed for December 3: Check Expected Price and Full Specifications

The iQOO 13 recently got an official launch date in India. To recall, the iQOO 13 made its debut in China last week as the second smartphone to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. However, no official launch date for the




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iQOO Neo 10 Series Launch Confirmed to Take Place Soon: Will Rival the Redmi K80 Series

The iQOO Neo 10 series has officially been teased in China. The latest teaser from Vivo comes on the back of the iQOO 13 launch in the world's largest smartphone market. iQOO's Neo series sits right below its flagship range, aiming




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Vivo Y300 India Launch Confirmed; Expected to Arrive by End of November Featuring Sony IMX882 Portrait Camera

Vivo is gearing up to launch a new Y series smartphone dubbed the Vivo Y300 5G in India. While the brand hasn't shared any details regarding its launch date and specifications, a new leak reveals a possible launch timeline and features




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Sony PS5 Chroma Collection Accessories and Custom Fortnite DualSense Controller Launched in India

Sony has introduced the Chroma Collection accessories and a Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller for PlayStation 5 users in India. These new offerings provide stylish customisation options with unique colours and designs, enhancing the gaming experience. The Chroma Collection features




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Nintendo’s Next Console Will Keep Your Switch Games and Accounts Intact

Nintendo hasn’t officially unveiled its next-generation console, but early details indicate a strong commitment to continuity. The new system is expected to be compatible with existing Nintendo Switch titles and users’ Nintendo Switch Online accounts. This strategic choice, discussed during a




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Intel’s Thunderbolt Share Technology Enables Fast and Seamless Connectivity Between Two PCs

Intel is introducing a new dimension to the way we interact with multiple computers. With the advent of Thunderbolt Share, users will soon have the capability to effortlessly drag and drop files between two PCs, share keyboards, mice, screens, and other




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ASUS ROG Ally X Review: The Best Windows Handheld Gaming Console, But There’s a Catch!

Handheld gaming consoles have seen a resurgence since the introduction of the Steam Deck in 2022. Last year, we tested the ASUS ROG Ally, which in our view delivered an excellent balance between performance and comfort to offer an optimal handheld




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Nikon India Launches 'Wonders of the Wild' Contest in Collaboration with WWF-India

Nikon India has unveiled the inaugural season of its 'Wonders of the Wild' photography and videography contest, a collaborative effort with the Worldwide Fund for Nature - India (WWF-India). Aimed at recognizing and rewarding the skills of wildlife photographers and videographers




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vivo Ignites Smartphone Photography Passion in India with Second Edition of "Imagine" Awards

vivo India announced the launch of the second edition of the vivo Imagine Smartphone Photography Awards, designed to encourage photographers across India to explore their creative potential. This year, the awards will be led by acclaimed writer and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar,




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Cleo Fields Achieves Historic Win in Louisiana's Congressional Race, Flipping Red Seat Blue

Cleo Fields' victory in Louisiana's newly drawn district marks a significant win for Democrats, flipping a Republican seat blue for the first time in a decade.




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New York Governor Kathy Hochul Explores Reviving Congestion Pricing Toll Ahead of Trump Administration

New York Governor Kathy Hochul explores reviving a USD 15 congestion pricing toll for Manhattan before President-elect Trump takes office.




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Elon Musk Stirs The Pot: Is The US Really To Blame For The Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

In a recent post on his social platform X, tech magnate Elon Musk stirred debate by sharing a video with economist Jeffrey D. Sachs, who argued that the United States-not Russian President Vladimir Putin-bears significant responsibility for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.




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UN Peacekeepers Report Severe Violations by Israel on Alpha Line with Syria Amid Ongoing Construction

The UN Disengagement Observer Force warns of severe violations by Israel along the Alpha Line, risking increased tensions with Syria.




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Judge Delays Decision on Overturning Trump's Hush Money Conviction Amid Legal Reassessments

A judge has postponed the decision on whether to overturn Trump's conviction in the hush money case, as prosecutors reassess their strategy.




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Yemen's Houthi Rebels Launch Attack Near Commercial Vessel in Red Sea Amid Ongoing Conflicts

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched an attack near a commercial vessel in the Red Sea, claiming to target American warships amidst ongoing regional conflicts.




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Brampton Hindu Temple Cancels Consular Event Amid High Threat of Violent Protests

Brampton Triveni Temple cancels Life Certificate event after police warn of imminent violent protests, prioritising community safety.




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Judge Postpones Decision on Overturning Trump's Hush Money Case Conviction Amid Legal Reassessments

A judge has postponed the decision on whether to overturn Trump's conviction in the hush money case, as prosecutors reassess their approach.