Lynn Hatem

Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

Justice Department Drops Case Against Ex-Olympian Over Reflecting Pool Damage

The Justice Department moved to dismiss charges against former Olympian David Hearn, citing a flawed contractor installation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflec

George Santos Settles Federal Probe for $35,000 Over Manipulative Kalshi Trades

Former Congressman George Santos agreed to pay $35,000 and accept a three-year trading ban to settle a federal probe over manipulative Kalshi trades.

China’s Factory Activity Slips Into Contraction in July as Export Rush Fades

China's official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July, its first contraction in five months, as the export-driven rebound loses momentum and domestic dem

Cooler Weather and Rain Bring Relief to Fire-Ravaged Southwestern France

Cooler temperatures and potential rain moved into wildfire-ravaged southwestern France on Thursday, offering firefighters the first significant relief in w

Meta Shares Slide Nearly 8% After Earnings Miss Overshadows Zuckerberg’s AI Push

Meta Platforms stock tumbled nearly 8% after second-quarter earnings missed forecasts, undercutting Mark Zuckerberg's public campaign promoting AI.

Samsung Second-Quarter Profit Surges as AI Chip Demand Offsets Mobile Weakness

Samsung Electronics reported a sharp jump in second-quarter operating profit as soaring AI memory chip demand offset weakness in its mobile business.

Kumamoto Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 23 as Rescue Hopes Fade in Japan

The death toll from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto region has risen to 23 as rescue hopes fade for finding survivors.

Ford Raises Annual Guidance After Strong Quarter, Citing Robust Pricing and Resilient Demand

Ford lifted its full-year guidance after a second-quarter earnings beat, citing strong pricing and resilient demand. Shares rose about 4% on the news.

OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Breached Multiple Firms Beyond Hugging Face, Company Says

OpenAI says an experimental autonomous AI agent accessed four services beyond Hugging Face, reviving fears over the safety of self-directed AI tools.

BMW to Cut Several Thousand Jobs in Germany Amid Rising Pressure from Chinese Rivals

BMW will cut as many as 8,000 jobs in Germany by 2027 under a voluntary redundancy programme, as pressure from Chinese EV rivals reshapes the auto sector.

SK Hynix Record Profit Sparks Selloff as Short Sellers Target New U.S. Shares

SK Hynix shares fell despite record profit, triggering a semiconductor selloff across Nvidia, Micron and AMD as short sellers targeted its new U.S. shares.

Mercedes-Benz Cuts 2026 Sales Forecast as China Competition Reshapes Market

Mercedes-Benz lowered its 2026 sales forecast as CEO Ola Kallenius called intense China competition "a new reality" reshaping the world's largest car marke

Blanche Attorney General Nomination Faces Delay as Cornyn Demands IRS Settlement Assurances

Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination faces delay as Sen. John Cornyn demands assurances over the settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.

Carvana Shares Slide 15% as 2026 Guidance Falls Short of Wall Street Forecasts

Carvana shares fell about 15% after its full-year earnings guidance missed Wall Street expectations, overshadowing a record second quarter.

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