# ⑥things Daily » 15-Feb-2024

*bitesized. 6 things for the day.*

By [⑥things](https://paragraph.com/@6things) · 2024-02-15

economy, politics, technology, archaeology, travel, business

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#**economy**

### ① Japan in recession.

Japan slips unexpectedly into recession. No longer #3. » [source](https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-economy-slips-into-recession-weak-domestic-demand-2024-02-15/)

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#**politics**

### ② Putin prefers Biden, not Trump.

Putin says Biden is more experienced and predictable. Trump's bromance gone? » [source](https://apnews.com/article/russia-putin-biden-trump-fb2fece0be7685624a3e3e379a8a3bd3)

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#**technology**

### ③ Rumour: Huawei preparing to launch triple-fold phone.

The race is on for triple-fold phones. Can your iPhone fold? » [source](https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240214050572)

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#**archaeology**

### ④ World's oldest lipstick discovered in Iran.

The lipstick was found in Jiroft region of southwestern Iran. About 4000 years old. » [source](https://archaeologymag.com/2024/02/the-worlds-oldest-lipstick-ever-found-discovered-in-iran/)

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#**travel**

### ⑤ Bali tourist e-tax online now.

Rp 150,000 (US$10) is to be paid by tourists for preserving the culture of the "Island of Gods". » [source](https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/02/14/bali-10-tourist-e-tax-comes-into-force.html)

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#**business**

### ⑥ Nvidia overtakes Alphabet in market cap.

3rd largest U.S. company behind Apple and Microsoft. AI slowly taking over. » [source](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/14/nvidia-passes-alphabet-market-cap-now-third-most-valuable-us-firm.html)

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