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Meghan Markle Wins Gracie Award for 'Archetypes' Podcast, Alongside Other Notable Winners
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has been named a digital media national winner for the 48th Annual Gracie Awards for her Spotify podcast, Archetypes. The Gracies, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, recognize outstanding programming and individual achievements created by, for, and about women in news and entertainment. 
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has been named a digital media national winner for the 48th Annual Gracie Awards for her Spotify podcast, Archetypes. The Gracies, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, recognize outstanding programming and individual achievements created by, for, and about women in news and entertainment. -
Downward Revision for Q4 2022 Economic Growth to 2.6%, U.S. Consumer Spending Dips
The US government slightly revised the annual growth rate for Q4 2022, lowering it from 2.7% to 2.6%. This comes alongside a significant downward revision in consumer spending, a key driver of economic growth. 
The US government slightly revised the annual growth rate for Q4 2022, lowering it from 2.7% to 2.6%. This comes alongside a significant downward revision in consumer spending, a key driver of economic growth. -
U.S. Unemployment Insurance Claims Show Slight Increase, Remain Low Amid Tight Labor Market
The data suggests that companies are hesitant to lay off workers despite predictions of a rising unemployment rate throughout the year. 
The data suggests that companies are hesitant to lay off workers despite predictions of a rising unemployment rate throughout the year. -
King Charles III Addresses European Security Threats in Historic German Parliament Speech
King Charles III identified Russia's war in Ukraine as a menace to Europe's democratic principles during his historic address at the German parliament, emphasizing the strength drawn from the unity between allies such as Germany and the United Kingdom. 
King Charles III identified Russia's war in Ukraine as a menace to Europe's democratic principles during his historic address at the German parliament, emphasizing the strength drawn from the unity between allies such as Germany and the United Kingdom. -
Bitcoin Braces for Price Swings as $4 Billion in Options Set to Expire on Friday
As Bitcoin (BTC) options contracts worth billions of dollars are set to expire on Friday, the cryptocurrency could experience significant price fluctuations heading into the weekend. Data from Amberdata reveals that the quarterly expiration on the leading crypto options exchange, Deribit, includes 81,052 call options worth $2.24 billion and 60,261 put options worth $1.73 billion. 
As Bitcoin (BTC) options contracts worth billions of dollars are set to expire on Friday, the cryptocurrency could experience significant price fluctuations heading into the weekend. Data from Amberdata reveals that the quarterly expiration on the leading crypto options exchange, Deribit, includes 81,052 call options worth $2.24 billion and 60,261 put options worth $1.73 billion. -
North Korea Executes Citizens for Sharing South Korean Media, Drug Crimes, and Religious Activities - Report
North Korea conducts executions for drug offenses, sharing South Korean media content, and engaging in religious activities, further suppressing the human rights and freedoms of its citizens, according to a report released by South Korea on Thursday. 
North Korea conducts executions for drug offenses, sharing South Korean media content, and engaging in religious activities, further suppressing the human rights and freedoms of its citizens, according to a report released by South Korea on Thursday. -
29 Dead, Including Children, in Philippine Ferry Fire: Rescue Teams Search for Survivors
Philippine rescue teams scoured the charred wreckage of a ferry on Thursday, searching for survivors and additional victims following a fire that engulfed the inter-island vessel, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals, including a 6-month-old infant, according to authorities. 
Philippine rescue teams scoured the charred wreckage of a ferry on Thursday, searching for survivors and additional victims following a fire that engulfed the inter-island vessel, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals, including a 6-month-old infant, according to authorities. -
China's Big Five Banks Report Strong Profit Growth, Caution on Unsteady Recovery
China's Big Five banks revealed annual net profit growth exceeding 3.5% this week, while cautioning that the nation's economic recovery remains on shaky ground. Bank of Communications Co Ltd (BoCom) and Bank of China (BoC) both reported over 5% annual net profit growth. 
China's Big Five banks revealed annual net profit growth exceeding 3.5% this week, while cautioning that the nation's economic recovery remains on shaky ground. Bank of Communications Co Ltd (BoCom) and Bank of China (BoC) both reported over 5% annual net profit growth. -
China Set to Conduct Random Inspections at Healthcare Facilities to Track COVID-19
Chinese authorities are set to conduct random, unannounced inspections at healthcare facilities to address incomplete and underreported COVID-19 data, according to the country's health commission. This move comes as international health authorities and governments call for increased transparency from China. 
Chinese authorities are set to conduct random, unannounced inspections at healthcare facilities to address incomplete and underreported COVID-19 data, according to the country's health commission. This move comes as international health authorities and governments call for increased transparency from China. -
China's Premier Li Qiang Pledges Economic Openness Amid Tensions with the West
On Thursday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed his commitment to opening up and reforming the world's second-largest economy, aiming to attract foreign investors despite ongoing trade and geopolitical conflicts with Western nations. 
On Thursday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed his commitment to opening up and reforming the world's second-largest economy, aiming to attract foreign investors despite ongoing trade and geopolitical conflicts with Western nations.
