The Canadian PressWTA to AP: Loss of China events over Peng could go past '22
The suspension of all WTA tournaments in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champion who accused a former government official there of sexual assault, could result in cancellations of those events beyond 2022, the head of the women's professional tennis tour told The Associated Press on Wednesday. “We’re hopeful we get to the right place, but we are prepared, if it continues as it is — which hasn’t been productive to date — that we will not be operatin
The Canadian PressFashion designer Virgil Abloh dies of cancer at 41
NEW YORK (AP) — Virgil Abloh, a leading designer whose groundbreaking fusions of streetwear and high couture made him one of the most celebrated tastemakers in fashion and beyond, has died of cancer. He was 41. Abloh's death was announced Sunday by the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) and Abloh's own Off-White label, which he founded in 2013. Abloh was the artistic director for Louis Vuitton's menswear, but his ubiquitous, consumer-friendly presence in culture was wide-ranging and
ReutersBiden's oil reserves bet mixes China outreach with appeal to U.S. voters
President Joe Biden's move to release oil from strategic reserves in coordination with top oil consuming nations including China represents a unique bet that finding common ground with the United States' biggest economic rival can help lower fuel prices for Americans. The rare moment of possible cooperation comes as inflation, and especially high gasoline prices https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/gasoline-guzzling-us-high-pump-prices-can-be-political-poison-2021-11-22, eat at Biden's popularity at home. In China, high energy prices have led to power rationing, hurting industry and sparking concern about winter heating supplies.
