Lynn Hatem

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

Brown-Forman Rejects Sazerac Takeover Approach as ‘Not Actionable’

Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman has rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal from rival Sazerac, with its board deeming the approach 'not actionable.'

Oil Prices Ease as US and Iran Pause Attacks, Easing Pressure on Fuel Markets

Brent crude fell 4.9% to $92.02 after the US and Iran refrained from Persian Gulf strikes for a second day, easing pressure on global fuel markets.

CXMT Shares Surge 472% in Shanghai Debut, Valuing Chipmaker at $489 Billion

Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT surged 472% on its Shanghai Star Market debut, reaching a $489 billion valuation after raising $8.6 billion in its IPO.

Search Intensifies for 17 Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks Near Spratlys

A multinational rescue by Vietnamese, Philippine and Chinese teams searches for 17 missing crew after the Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef.

Burnham to Host Zelensky at UK Naval Base in Show of Continued Ukraine Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor, meeting the new UK prime minister at a naval base training Ukrai

US Border Czar Says ICE Officer in Maine Killing Should Not Have Passed Vetting

US border czar Tom Homan says the vetting of an ICE officer in a fatal Maine shooting is under internal review amid abuse and mental health allegations.

United Approached Delta About Merger Before Turning to American, Reports Say

United Airlines reportedly approached Delta about a merger last year before turning to American, highlighting pressure toward airline consolidation.

Shein Files for Hong Kong IPO After Swinging to Quarterly Loss Despite Revenue Growth

Shein has filed for a Hong Kong IPO after swinging to a quarterly loss despite revenue growth, marking a pivot from earlier London listing plans.

Rising Treasury Yields Signal Market Doubts Over Fed Chair Warsh’s Inflation Stance

Rising U.S. Treasury yields signal deep market anxiety over inflation and whether Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will back tough talk with action on rates in 2026.

Apple and Megacap Tech Anchor Wall Street’s Busiest Earnings Week of the Quarter

Apple and megacap tech companies headline the busiest week of second-quarter earnings, testing a market where one firm is driving S&P 500 growth.

When to Claim Social Security: Weighing Bigger Checks Against Time and Health

Claiming Social Security at 62 means smaller checks, while waiting boosts payouts. Here's how to weigh the trade-offs and build a broader retirement income

Wildfire Whirlwinds Near Bordeaux Push France and Spain Evacuations Past 340,000

Another 55,000 fled southwest France overnight as fire 'whirlwinds' neared Bordeaux, lifting total France and Spain wildfire evacuations beyond 340,000.

Settlers Torch Mosques and Farmland Across West Bank Following Deadly Village Clash

Settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farmland across the West Bank following a deadly village clash that killed four Palestinians and two Israelis.

Samsung and SK Hynix Seal $950 Billion U.S. Chip Supply Deals Amid AI Boom

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have unveiled combined $950 billion U.S. chip supply partnerships as South Korea hosts major AI industry players.

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