The Washington Post explains the real danger of Ron DeSantis’ forgiveness speech

The Washington Post editorial board called out Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (right) on Thursday for not ruling out a pardon from Jan. 6 rioters and even former President Donald Trump. The move showed that DeSantis, who officially entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, presents himself “as an echo rather than an alternative” to Trump, … Read more

Announces plans to hire 15,000 people despite reports of downsizing

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) shared plans to hire 15,000 people in 2023, strongly contradicting reports of its layoff plans. The Chinese e-commerce platform has expressed a need for 15,000 recruits for its six major business divisions. The company said it would hire 3,000 university graduates. Read also : Navigating Alibaba’s Rocky Road: Analyst … Read more

Sanctioned Chinese stocks get a sudden boost from patriotic buyers

By Samuel Shen and Tom Westbrook SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Trademark Chinese patriotism is back in the markets. As Japan and the United States impose new restrictions on Chinese tech companies, local investors are snapping up shares of these companies and state-owned companies and reaping handsome rewards. China has been funneling money into its innovative companies … Read more

GOP-led Texas House panel issues 20 charges against state Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption charges, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton finds himself on the brink of impeachment, and a GOP-led panel is leading load. In a unanimous decision, a Republican-led House Inquiry Committee that has spent months quietly investigating Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer … Read more