China promises economic growth of 5% by 2023

Comment on this story Comment China pledged to expand its economy by “about 5 percent” this year, underscoring the challenges facing Chinese President Xi Jinping in his third term as he tries to overcome increasingly hostile relations with the West that have hurt an already struggling economy. . China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress, opened…

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How the fall of Roe made North Carolina an abortion hot spot

How the fall of Roe made North Carolina an abortion hot spot

North Carolina’s political conflict over abortion is epitomized by two leaders: its Democratic governor, Mr. Cooper and Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives Tim Moore. Former Attorney General Mr. Cooper wants to preserve the state’s current law. He has ordered additional protections, including barring the deportation of anyone involved in legal abortions in North…

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