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Apple and Tesla are facing major headwinds in China which is contributing to investor jitters around the two U.S. technology giants.Tesla shares tanked 12% on Tuesday after the electric car maker reported deliveries that fell short of analyst expectations, while Apple dropped more than 3% as concerns resurfaced about demand for the company’s flagship iPhone in the December quarter.Challenges in China are partly behind the stock falls. The world’s second-largest economy accounts for around 17% of Apple’s sales and 23% of Tesla’s revenue, making it a significant market for both American companies.”China is the hearts and lungs of both demand…

UK Border Force strikes could be extended to ports including Dover within weeks, according to The Guardian.Following eight days of strike action at airports over the Christmas period, Border Force staff are discussing walkouts at major ports in south-east England.This could affect freight services in and out of the UK, as well as passport controls at Dover and Calais.The initial industrial action – conducted by members of The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) union – saw more than 1,000 union members, including passport control workers, strike from 23-26 and 28-31 December over pay and conditions.The walkouts reportedly caused minimal disruption but saw…

An outraged mother took to TikTok recently to vent her frustration and anger about a toy purchased as a Christmas gift for her nine-month-old son that spewed off-color jokes instead of the expected baby-friendly songs and sounds. “I was just coming on here because I need TikTok to do its thing,” said user Ashley Lynn, who shares content on TikTik under the handle @mamabearash, in the video she shared on the platform on Christmas Day.The toy, a colorful pretend TV remote control made by the Linsay toy company, was a gift for her young son from her grandmother, who purchased it at…

President Lyndon B. Johnson proposed a utopian new vision for the United States under a vastly expanded federal government, which he dubbed the Great Society, on this day in history, Jan. 4, 1965. “We seek to establish a harmony between man and society, which will allow each of us to enlarge the meaning of his life and all of us to elevate the quality of our civilization. This is the search that we begin tonight,” the president declared to the nation in his State of the Union address.It was the first televised State of the Union, delivered in primetime directly to…

For many people, the time may be right to take a cruise. Whether it’s a short sail from Florida to the Bahamas; a journey to Alaska from Seattle; a seven-night escape from Miami to the Caribbean Islands; a Gulf of Mexico trip; or a bucket-list cruise through Europe — traveling on the high seas may be worth it.And pre-planning can make all the difference to the quality of time spent.AIRLINE OUTRAGE: PASSENGER REPORTEDLY TELLS MOM IN FIRST CLASS SHE SHOULDN’T BE THERE WITH A CHILDHere are a number of factors to consider.Decide what’s important for a cruise vacationAlthough value for cruise…

New year, old clothes. Gisele Fetterman attended the swearing-in ceremony of her husband, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, on Tuesday afternoon. Gisele was the picture of modernity, wearing a metallic dress that featured a tonal geometric print and semi-sheer paneling. After the momentous occasion, Gisele revealed on Instagram that part of her outfit was purchased from the ever-popular resale retailer Buffalo Exchange. The find? A $22 navy blue purse that featured floral cross-stitching and the initials “GB.” The oath, administered by Vice President Kamala Harris, came after a contentious and hard-fought senate campaign between the former lieutenant governor and Republican candidate Dr.…

Glennon Doyle is opening up about being diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.On the latest episode of her podcast, “We Can Do Hard Things,” the bestselling “Untamed” author, who struggled with bulimia almost two decades ago, told listeners that she was stunned by the diagnosis.”There is no way that I can explain to you the level of bafflement, shock, denial, confusion,” said Doyle, who co-hosts the podcast with her wife, former soccer star Abby Wambach, and her sister, Amanda Doyle. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight,…

These days, you blink and there’s a new denim trend. One minute skinny jeans are out and super baggy is in. The next? Boot-cut is all the rage. It’s hard to keep up, but as someone who’s extremely denim obsessed, I must. I’ve tried just about every style over the years. But one silhouette that I’ve always steered clear from? Flares.The thought of those ’70s-style bell-bottoms has always felt too cartoonish or retro for my own taste. Don’t get me wrong, I love the style—but any time I’ve tried on a pair, I’ve felt like I was wearing a Halloween…

Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. Then, join us on the Start TODAY Facebook group for tips and motivation, to connect with others following the plan — and to get real-time advice from trainer Stephanie Mansour!Kathy Ritchey and MJ Lewis were both students at Bishop Rosecrans High School in Zanesville, Ohio, more than four decades ago. It was a small parochial school with a lot of kids from large families who all knew each other. Lewis and Ritchey’s lives overlapped in the way lives often do in smaller towns. Ritchey played on the basketball team with Lewis’s older sister. Lewis is married to a classmate of Ritchey’s. MJ Lewis married one of Ritchey’s classmates. Courtesy Mary Joan LewisYears later, Lewis’s son and Ritchey’s nephew…

A recent study finds that walking between 6,000 and 9,000 steps daily is linked to a dramatically lower risk of cardiovascular disease for older adults.Each additional 1,000 steps taken daily, especially for people who currently walk less than 3,000 steps a day, marks a substantial reduction in cardiovascular risk.The study analyzed data from over 20,000 people in the United States and 42 other countries.Experts say that it is not difficult to track one’s daily step counts even without a fitness tracking device.A new study suggests that people over 60 may significantly reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by walking between…