
Hong Kong Q3 GDP expands 4.1% y/y, growth forecast revised lower
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong's economy expanded 4.1% in the third quarter from a year earlier, beating growth of 1.5%
2023-11-10 19:20

US reduces beef exports as cattle herd shrinks, squeezing Tyson Foods
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO The United States is importing record amounts of beef this year and exporting less
2023-11-10 19:19

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk seeks obesity, diabetes 'bolt-on' deals
By Maggie Fick and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen LONDON/COPENHAGEN Novo Nordisk wants to buy more companies with drugs in early-
2023-11-10 19:17

Futures mixed after Powell's hawkish tone; more data awaited
Wall Street futures were mixed on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish tone dampened hopes of
2023-11-10 18:56

David Raya's agent reveals Chelsea and Man Utd interest prior to Arsenal move
David Raya's agent reveals Chelsea and Manchester United made enquiries about the goalkeeper before he joined Arsenal, while Tottenham and Bayern Munich made concrete offers.
2023-11-10 18:55

Casino operator Wynn Resorts reaches labor deal with Las Vegas unions
The unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas said on Friday that they have reached a tentative deal
2023-11-10 18:54

Why Raheem Sterling was again left out of England squad by Gareth Southgate
Gareth Southgate reveals the reasons behind Raheem Sterling's ongoing omission from the England squad. The 28-year-old was left out of the 25-player squad picked for the November Euro 2024 qualifiers.
2023-11-10 18:53

Global equity funds draw massive inflows as rate worries ease
Global equity funds saw a significant uptick in demand in the week through Nov. 8 as investor sentiment
2023-11-10 18:45

Diwali 2023: The symbolic foods eaten during the Festival of Lights
Diwali, the festival lights, sees millions of people attend events across the world every autumn to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture and calls for a number of traditional dishes. From the popular sweet treats to the savoury main meals, here are some of the key foods eaten over the course of the five-day celebration, which this year begins on Sunday 12 November. Mithai South Asian sweets and desserts are called mithai and are a staple part of Diwali celebrations. Many of the treats are fried foods made from sugar, chickpea flour and condensed milk. They vary between regions but common ones include balushahi, which are a bit like doughnuts, laddoos and barfis. They can be eaten alongside savoury items or eaten alone as a snack. It is custom to exchange decorated boxes of mithai among family and friends during Diwali. Chivda Snacks are a fundamental part of the Diwali menu and many of them come in the form of chivda, a spiced Bombay mix that consists of a variety of dried ingredients, such as peanuts, chickpeas, fried onion and fried lentils. Sometimes, it’s eaten as part of a meal but most of the time it’s enjoyed on its own as a snack. Lapsi Halwa This sweet dish is often eaten on the very first day of Diwali and is made from large-grain cracked wheat, which is then cooked with ghee and sweetened with sugar and cardamom powder. It’s incredibly popular and is often served with a yardlong bean curry, as the beans are thought to represent longevity. Aloo Tikki These small, fried patties are made from shredded potatoes and are usually served alongside regional sauces, such as mint sauce or tamarind sauce. They look and taste a bit like potato pancakes and are usually crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them an irresistible traditional Indian delicacy. Samosas Though they’re eaten all year round, samosas peak in popularity around Diwali. The fried pockets of pastry usually come in the shape of a triangle and are stuffed with either mince meat, lentils or vegetables. Because Diwali is all about celebrating the sweetness of life, special sweet versions are often made to mark the festival, containing ingredients such as coconut, cardamom and of course, sugar. Read More Festival of light: Diwali celebrations around the world When is Diwali 2023 and how is it celebrated? How to get free nuggets at Wendy’s for the rest of the year Why I’m giving up sobriety when everyone else is giving up drinking
2023-11-10 18:28

Warner Bros. cancels release of Coyote vs. Acme
Warner Bros. has shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme' - a live-action/animated hybrid film based on the Looney Tunes characters that had been set to star John Cena.
2023-11-10 18:25

How to talk to older people in your life about scams
Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups
2023-11-10 18:22

'My films come from the margins': Todd Haynes doesn't make mainstream movies
Todd Haynes thinks his film work is diverse as he refuses to target mainstream audiences with his projects.
2023-11-10 18:20