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Fed Rate Hike Imminent: Is Gold Still Worth Chasing at $4,300?

September 17, 2026

International gold prices climbed back above $4,300 per ounce on the 16th as the countdown to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision began; markets are betting there is a greater than 90% probability of a 25-basis-point (one-quarter percentage point) rate hike. Leading economists believe that since expectations for a rate hike are already largely priced […]

Do her ads always spark controversy? Female athletes are up in arms over Sydney Sweeney’s “semi-nude” endorsement

September 15, 2026

A steamy advertisement featuring American actress Sydney Sweeney for the sports prediction company Novig has gone viral, sparking a fierce backlash from female Olympians and athletes across the board, who criticize the ad for objectifying women and demeaning female athletes. According to The Guardian, the ad shows Sweeney nearly nude while showcasing various pieces of […]

Hands-on with the iPhone Duo

September 10, 2026

Apple fans who have waited for years can finally rejoice! At its autumn event, Apple officially unveiled the iPhone Duo—its first foldable-screen iPhone. Viewed as Apple’s most revolutionary product since the original iPhone, it not only redefines the smartphone form factor but also elevates premium craftsmanship and the integration of hardware and software to new […]

Liu Xiang reveals update on housing settlement: He opted for a buyout, received 494,000 RMB, and donated the entire amount.

September 10, 2026

The controversy surrounding the post-retirement arrangements for Olympic champion Liu Xiang—which had been ongoing for half a month—has reached a final resolution. On September 10, Liu confirmed via Weibo that he had “finalized the buyout on September 1 and received a buyout payment of 494,000 yuan (RMB),” stating that he would have no further affiliation […]

Nvidia didn’t acquire Groq but poached its senior executives by leveraging the technology

September 10, 2026

According to a report by The New York Times, the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether a technology licensing and talent-recruitment agreement reached last year between Nvidia and the AI ​​chip startup Groq was designed to deliberately circumvent the antitrust scrutiny typically associated with acquisitions. The probe highlights growing regulatory concern over how tech […]