Luxury watchmakers resort to state aid as demand fallsSwiss luxury watchmakers are seeking state support to avoid layoffs amid falling demand, particularly from China.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments: Nothing More Urgent' In CaliforniaGovernor Newsom issued an executive order to clear homeless encampments, emphasizing urgent action and state support for local governments to address homelessness.
State support for higher ed increased again in 2023State higher ed funding increased by 3.7 percent in fiscal year 2023, surpassing pre-recession levels.Financial aid saw significant growth, easing the financial burden for public university students.
Putin pushes for Russian rival to PS5 and Xbox game consolesPutin urges development of video game consoles to compete with PlayStation and Xbox.Russia has a history in gaming with Tetris, largest player base in Europe, and recognition of competitive gaming as a sport.
Asm. Mia Bonta tours Oakland Chinatown to meet business owners ahead of LNY ParadeCalifornia State Assemblymember Mia Bonta visited Oakland's Chinatown ahead of the Lunar New Year Parade to show support for the AAPI communityThe visit aimed to address the challenges faced by Chinatown, including crime and the perception of violence
William Li: China's answer to Elon Musk in luxury EV marketNIO, led by William Li, known as China's Elon Musk, challenges the EV industry with innovative battery technology and significant state support.