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Once dying, then a novelty, vinyl is back and thriving
Like many people in his generation, Vijay Damerla finds most of his new music online -- but the 20-year-old is slowly becoming a vinyl junkie, amassing records in his room. "I've been doing this for like 30 years... a new generation, kids, they come in look for all the music from the 1930s and 40s and 50s."
US tells ByteDance to sell TikTok or be banned: report
The US government has told China-based ByteDance to sell its shares in the blockbuster TikTok app or face a national ban, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. According to the Journal report, the ultimatum to TikTok came from the US agency charged with assessing risks foreign investments represent to national security.
US arrests Chinese tycoon who backed Trump advisor Bannon
A Chinese tycoon wanted in China and closely tied to president Donald Trump's former political advisor Steve Bannon was arrested in New York Wednesday and charged with bilking some $1 billion from supporters of his anti-Beijing activities.
Hundreds of thousands of workers strike in latest UK industrial action
Teachers, London Underground train drivers and civil servants joined striking doctors Wednesday in a mass stoppage, just as Britain's finance minister Jeremy Hunt unveiled his tax and spending plans. "Doctors are on strike in our hospitals, train drivers are on strike.
Court gives Bolsonaro 5 days to hand over Saudi jewels
A Brazilian court ruled Wednesday ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has five days to hand over pricey jewelry he received as a present from Saudi Arabia, and ordered an audit of all official gifts during his presidency.
Credit Suisse customers unruffled by stock slump
Credit Suisse customers in Geneva were not spooked by the bank's plunge on the stock exchange Wednesday, believing the Swiss government would ride to the rescue before it could ever collapse. "It will be covered by the government, under 100,000 Swiss francs" per customer, said a 40-year-old personal trainer, who declined to give his name.
Bank collapse 'part of the game' for Texas fest startups
The South by Southwest arts and tech festival was just moving into high gear when news spread that Silicon Valley Bank had collapsed -- throwing even the most starry-eyed tech believers into shock. "But I think once the whole Silicon Valley Bank issue gets sorted out, it will be something that people forget in a few years," the investor said.
Riyadh Air plans new orders ahead of 2025 take-off: CEO
Saudi Arabia's new national airline plans more aircraft orders as it prepares to operate its first flights in early 2025, its CEO told AFP on Wednesday.
'Very difficult': UK shoppers still worried despite budget
Scanning the normally bustling north London market where he runs a fruit-and-vegetable stall, David White lamented the "scary" consequences of the cost-of-living crisis afflicting the UK economy. "It's scary to be honest," added White, who blamed Brexit, energy prices and transportation costs for huge rises in wholesale prices.
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