RRISD proposition on teacher pay raises
We are less than two weeks out from the first day of early voting, and a proposition for Round Rock ISD is already getting the attention of some voters. It’s all about teacher pay raises.
Day: October 12, 2023
Teenage boy shot near Deanwood Rec Center in Northeast
A teenage boy was shot near the Deanwood Recreation Center in Northeast around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, and police say he is now in a hospital recovering.
Cyclists rally for safer streets in NYC
Cyclists tired of the status quo took to Manhattan’s streets Wednesday, rallying for safer streets and demanding officials do more to protect them. According to city numbers, 26 people have been killed riding bikes in the city so far this year, the sec…
How Israel’s Iron Dome intercepts incoming rockets
Since 2011, Israel has been using a missile defence system known as the Iron Dome to intercept incoming rockets before they hit civilian areas. CBC’s David Common breaks down how the sophisticated system works and why it’s not infallible.
China Setting False Narratives, Misusing Media In South Asia: Report
Kathmandu: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2015 statement, "Wherever the readers are, wherever the viewers are, that is where the tentacles of propaganda reporting should be extended," serves as a backdrop to the Chinese government’s increasing control over its media and its expanding efforts to shape narratives beyond its borders, Kathmandu-based media house Khabarhub reported.Under Xi’s
Aces rout Liberty 104-76, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals
A’ja Wilson scored 26 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 104-76 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals.
Biden Says “Terrorists Beheading Babies” In Israel, White House Clarifies
Hamas’ attack on Israel “is an act of sheer evil”, US President Joe Biden has said, adding that he never really thought he would see “pictures of terrorists beheading children”.
After 112 years, Triangle Shirtwaist fire victims get a memorial
On Wednesday, a striking memorial was unveiled at the building that once housed the factory, at an event that drew descendants of the victims and a range of public officials.
Sources: Sequoia’s China spin off HongShan is seeking global business opportunities and investments for its portfolio companies, as China’s economy slows down (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
Sources: Sequoia’s China spin off HongShan is seeking global business opportunities and investments for its portfolio companies, as China’s economy slows down — Venture capital firm’s head Neil Shen seeks investment…
China’s ‘Big Four’ banks rally after state wealth fund boosts stake
Central Huijin Investment lifts stake in four of China’s biggest banks to boost market confidence.