China’s factory activity slumps more than expected in February as holiday disrupts production

A cargo ship is parked at a berth loading and unloading containers at the Lianyungang Port Container Terminal in Jiangsu Province, China on March 1, 2026. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s factory activity faltered in February as manufacturers paused production and cargo shipment to celebrate an extended holiday, an official survey showed…

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Iowa State discontinues women’s gymnastics program

AMES, Iowa — Iowa State is disbanding its women’s gymnastics program. The decision, announced by athletic director Jamie Pollard on Tuesday, comes shortly after the school canceled the remainder of its 2026 season due to what Pollard described as “unresolved” issues between players, coaches and parents. Pollard said the school will replace gymnastics with another…

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Hang Seng Index, Kospi, Nikkei 225

19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on the skyline is the Shanghai Tower (rear). Bernd von Jutrczenka | Picture Alliance | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi declined 7.24% Wednesday, extending a steep selloff from the day before when the index recorded its worst day in…

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