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China’s factory activity expands for the first time since April

Robots manufacture auto parts at a factory in Ningde, China, on Oct. 17, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s official purchasing managers’ index for October came in at 50.1, in expansionary territory for the first time since April, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released Thursday. The data beat expectations for 49.9, according to a …

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Disney Plus has grown big enough to need a top 10 list

As Disney Plus has grown, finding things to watch has become increasingly challenging. So the streaming service is rolling out a top 10 list featured on the home screen in hopes of improving discoverability. It’s not the most novel addition; really, it looks just like similar lists you’d find in competitive services like Netflix and Apple TV Plus. But it’s …

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USWNT icon Megan Rapinoe, WNBA legend Sue Bird reveal how modern women’s sports have changed for athletes

Retired soccer and basketball stars Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird commended a new generation of female athletes for soaking up the spotlight in a “totally new era of women’s sports,” their hopes high that increased investment and attention will allow younger players to build upon a legacy left by those who came before them. Since Bird’s 2022 retirement from basketball …

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