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Japan And China Are Competing To Win Over The Philippines

Forbes.com 

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is pushing away former colonizer and military benefactor the United States in favor of America’s geopolitical rival China. But the man in office about half a year still likes Japan and Japan likes him. The relationship is especially crucial for Japan, a U.S. ally that has [...]

Budget crunch puts community colleges in tough spot

JournalStar.com 

A proposal by Gov. Pete Ricketts to slash state aid to Nebraska’s community colleges this year will negatively affect the state’s future workforce and economic development, one college president said.

Fog effect: 19 trains delayed, 10 cancelled

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

As the dense fog engulfed Ludhiana due to the fall in temperature, train services were affected on Tuesday morning.At least 10 trains were cancelled while 19 were delayed due to low visibility.

No. 2 Baylor women 77-54 over TCU to stay perfect in Big 12

TheRepublic.com 

WACO, Texas — Baylor freshman Lauren Cox didn’t even hear Baylor coach Kim Mulkey tell her to shoot the ball. Cox didn’t have to be told. The 6-foot-4 forward made her first seven shots on way to 19 points in only 22 minutes and the second-ranked Lady Bears beat TCU 77-54 on Wednesday night for

As the iPhone Turns 10, What's Next for Smartphones?

WSJ.com 

The smartphone is at a critical turning point. Handset sales are flattening but software and services are developing at dizzying speeds, as our phones become more of a hub for controlling our day-to-day lives. Photo: Reuters



Could Streaming Video Services Be Taxed?

International Business Times 

Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu are now the one of the most popular ways people watch video content today, but could they be subject to taxes?

Bitcoin Prices Fall As China Announces Checks On Exchanges

International Business Times 

Bitcoin prices dropped more than 10 percent Wednesday following news that China plans to conduct spot investigations on the digital currency, according to a report from Reuters. The investigations of exchanges including OKCoin and Huobi are intended to check for violations like money laundering and market manipulation. No active violations have yet been reported, but the Chinese government is potentially looking to monitor the industry more closely.

Texas Tech women hold off No. 18 West Virginia 75-66

TheRepublic.com 

LUBBOCK, Texas — Recee’ Caldwell scored 21 points and Texas Tech had a 17-point lead erased in the fourth quarter but recovered with a 10-2 run to close out a 75-66 upset win over No. 18 West Virginia on Wednesday night. Ivonne Cook-Taylor added 17 points and Arella Guirantes scored 14. The Red Raiders (11-5,

Jim Ross Calling Wrestle Kingdom 11 Will Open New Japan to New Audience

Forbes.com 

New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 11 event took place on Jan. 4, but its four-part replay on AXS TV will open a whole new sector of wrestling fans to the show thanks to the commentary of legendary play-by-play announcer Jim Ross. Starting Friday at 8 p.m. ET and continuing for [...]

Trump announces 5th Goldman Sachs hire

MSNBC 

Rachel Maddow notes that despite Donald Trump's attacks on Senator Ted Cruz during the Republican primary for his ties to Goldman Sachs, Trump has now made five high-profile hires from Goldman Sachs to his administration.

Blake Griffin on track to return to Clippers in late January

TheRepublic.com 

LOS ANGELES — Blake Griffin is on track to return to the Los Angeles Clippers likely later this month after having right knee surgery. Coach Doc Rivers says Griffin “feels great” and his return is still based on the team’s original estimate of four to six weeks. Rivers said before Wednesday night’s game against Orlando





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