Scarlet Cardona, autor en thickcookie

Jul

2024

Klay Thompson Leaves Golden State Warriors: A New Chapter Begins

For the Golden State Warriors, this marks the end of an era. Klay Thompson is set to sign a three-year, $50 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, ending his 13-year tenure with the Warriors, 12 of which he spent alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Together, they built a dynasty, reaching six NBA Finals and winning four championships in eight years. They formed one of the league’s longest-tenured trios, anchoring one of the greatest teams ever, which set an NBA record with 73 wins in the 2015-16 season. In a league known for constant change, the Warriors’ Big Three were…

Jul

2024

By Scarlet Cardona

Asia Markets Mixed: China Output Contracts Again, Japan Downgrades Q1 GDP

Politics

Shanghai, China – January 1: The sun rises over the Oriental Pearl Tower on New Year's Day, January 1, 2023, in Shanghai, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Asia-Pacific markets got off to a mixed start to the second half of the year as investors weighed June economic data from China and business confidence data from Japan. China's official PMI data, released over the weekend, showed the manufacturing PMI at 49.5, unchanged from May, marking the second month of contraction. However, a private survey, the S&P Caixin PMI, showed a marked improvement, rising to 51.8 in June from 51.7…

Jul

2024

By Scarlet Cardona

Morgan Stanley says this stock could consolidate China’s electric vehicle sector

Economy

Shares of Chinese electric car makers started the new year on a downtrend, facing stiff competition and ongoing price wars that are eroding automakers’ profitability amid weak overall market sentiment. Hong Kong-listed shares of Nio and Xpeng have fallen more than 18% and 16%, respectively, while Li Auto has fallen 12% so far this year. BYD and Zhejiang Leapmotor have fallen nearly 2.5% and 12%, respectively, in 2024. Bernstein analysts noted in a recent report on China's electric vehicle industry: "We expect competition within the domestic market to remain intense, putting pressure on pricing and profitability." Morgan Stanley also highlighted…

Jun

2024

By Scarlet Cardona

Tesla Recalls Cybertruck to Fix Faulty Wipers, Loose Seals

Politics

The Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled at Tesla's design studio in Hawthorne, California on November 21, 2019. Tesla recently issued two additional recalls for its Cybertruck pickup trucks in the United States, as the automaker continues to face problems with its new electric vehicle, about six months after it began deliveries. The third and fourth Cybertruck recalls involve physical repairs that typically require booking a service appointment at a Tesla center. One recall concerns problems with the liner, which can loosen and come off the trunk, while the other focuses on faulty motor controllers in the front windshield wipers. According to…

Jun

2024

By Scarlet Cardona

Chinese EV Pioneer Backs European Investment Amid Trade Tensions

Economy

Wan Gang, the visionary behind the surge in electric vehicles in China, sees European collaboration as a promising way forward. HEFEI, China — Wan Gang, widely recognized as the architect of China's electric vehicle (EV) strategy, suggested on Wednesday that Chinese investment in Europe's electric vehicle sector could benefit both regions amid current disputes commercial. “I believe the governments of China and the European Union are now considering how, through negotiations, to combine investment with commodity trade,” said Wan Gang, current president of the China Association for Science and Technology. Wan made the remarks via an official English translation during…

Jun

2024

By Scarlet Cardona

Catherine Breillat Pushes the Boundaries With Stepmother-Stepson Relationship in New Film

Politics

When French filmmaker Catherine Breillat was 40, her husband left her for a much younger woman. Soon after, she began dating a man 12 years her junior. “Men often dismiss their older wives, claiming that they can no longer be loved,” Breillat said in a recent interview, through an interpreter. "But it's not true. I want to tell other women that there is no reason to despair." In his new film Last summerwhich hits theaters on Friday, explores this concept through a provocative plot. Since the 1970s, the acclaimed director, now 75, has focused on the troubled sexual awakenings of…

Jun

2024

By Scarlet Cardona

Amsterdam Museum to Return Matisse Painting Sold Under Force During WWII

Politics

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam will return a painting by Henri Matisse, which has been in its collection since 1941, to the heirs of its original owner, a German-Jewish textile manufacturer and art patron who sold it to finance his family's escape from the Netherlands occupied by the Nazis. The museum announced on Tuesday that it was returning the artwork, titled “Odalisque,” following “binding advice” from the Dutch Restitution Commission, a government body that handles cases of Nazi-looted art. The heirs described the decision as symbolic justice. "Matisse made the same journey from Berlin to Amsterdam as our grandparents," they…

Jun

2024

By Scarlet Cardona

Muriel, the Colombian club champions of the Europa League

Politics

Muriel, the Colombian club that achieved a stunning victory in the Europa League, has shown its immense talent and determination on the international stage. While they may have competed in MLS, their impact has been felt far beyond their domestic league. With a combination of skill, teamwork and sheer determination, Muriel's journey to becoming champions has been nothing short of extraordinary. On his path to glory, Muriel faced formidable opponents, including the famous Atalanta. With players like Falcao and Bacca leading the charge as artillerymen, Muriel demonstrated his attacking prowess and ability to produce game-changing performances when it mattered most.…

Jun

2024

By Scarlet Cardona

Presidential Debate Live: Biden, Trump, Kennedy Clash in Atlanta

Politics

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump descend on Atlanta for a highly anticipated debate, the political atmosphere is electric. Adding to the mix, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to participate in his own way. Despite not meeting CNN’s official debate requirements, Kennedy will provide real-time answers to debate questions via a livestream on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Dubbed “Real Debate,” the alternative broadcast aims to present Kennedy’s perspectives directly to the audience. In a surprising turn of events, Melania Trump's whereabouts remain unknown hours before the debate is set…