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Police Officer Guides Civilians to Safety Before Tibet Border Mudslide
A police officer at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border directed civilians to safety moments before a mudslide struck, as Nepal seeks flood recovery aidTyphoon Dolphin Drives Hong Kong to Hottest Day on Record as Eastern China Evacuates Millions
Hong Kong hit 36.9C, its hottest in 142 years, as Typhoon Dolphin brought extreme heat and drove mass evacuations across eastern China.Typhoon Dolphin Nears Eastern China, Closing Schools and Grounding Flights
Typhoon Dolphin approaches eastern China, shutting schools, ports and tourist sites in Zhejiang and disrupting flights across Shanghai and beyond.Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Guangdong, Grounding Flights and Stranding Thousands
Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.China’s Animal Rights Advocates Push Campaign Offline and Abroad After Guangdong Case
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has spurred China's animal rights advocates to move their campaign offline and overseas amid censorship.
- World
ECB Hike Reverses FTSE 100 Gains as Oil Surge Rattles London Stocks
The FTSE 100 reversed gains Thursday after the ECB raised rates and oil prices surged, with markets split 50-50 on another October hike.Trump Says Iran War Will End Right After November Midterms
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the war with Iran would end immediately after the November midterm elections, tying oil prices to the same date.Houthis Seize Yemen’s Mocha Port, Tightening Grip on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemen's Houthis captured the port city of Mocha on Thursday, tightening control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as fighting escalated across multiple fronts.Chemours, DuPont Reach $455M PFAS Settlement With North Carolina
Chemours, DuPont and Corteva agreed to a $455 million settlement with North Carolina over PFAS contamination claims tied to the Fayetteville Works plant.UK Charges Swindon Man With Aiding Russian Spies in Sabotage Plot
Joshua Cammidge, 31, of Swindon has been charged with assisting Russia's GRU and preparing an act of sabotage, UK counter-terrorism police said.
- Business
Starbucks CEO Niccol Shifts Turnaround to Cafe Makeovers and Service
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the chain's turnaround is working and its next phase will focus on cafe renovations and improved customer service.US Home Sales Sink to 14-Month Low as Prices Keep Climbing
US existing-home sales fell in August to a 14-month low as mortgage rates and record prices deterred buyers, even with supply at a near-seven-year high.JPMorgan Upgrades Meta to Buy, Citing AI Models and Agent Apps
JPMorgan raised Meta to buy on September 10, citing the company's frontier AI models and agentic app as drivers with meaningful headroom for the stock.US Wholesale Prices Rose 0.4% in August, Lifting Treasury Yields Before Fed Meeting
US producer prices climbed 0.4% in August as expected, lifting Treasury yields before the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week.Apple Unveils $1,999 Foldable Duo iPhone at First Ternus Event
Apple debuted a $1,999 passport-shaped foldable iPhone called Duo and a pricier iPhone 18 Pro at its first showcase led by new CEO John Ternus.
- Lifestyle
China Intensifies Crackdown on Celebrity Gossip and Chaotic Fan Culture
China's cyberspace regulator is intensifying its crackdown on online...Influencer’s Rosé Impersonation Sparks Fierce Debate on Fan Identity and Celebrity Boundaries
A Chinese influencer's recent imitation of K-pop star Rosé...K-Fashion’s Global Ascent: Brands Expand Offline Footprint in Japan and China
South Korean fashion brands are aggressively expanding their physical...Pearl Noodles: China’s Comfort Food Craze
Yudu pearl noodles, a beloved dish originating from Jiangxi...China Tightens Grip on AI and Online Health Content Amidst Mental Health and Misinformation Concerns
China is implementing stringent new regulations aimed at curbing...
- Culture
Hollywood Ends Best Summer in a Decade With $4.61 Billion Haul
Hollywood wrapped its best summer since 2013 with $4.61 billion in domestic ticket sales, up 26.1%, as Gen-Z and women returned to theaters.Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, journalist, activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, died at 92 at her New York City home, her foundation said Wednesday.Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum
Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Claims All-Time Domestic Opening Record With $360 Million
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has claimed the biggest North American opening weekend ever with $360 million, surpassing 'Avengers: Endgame.'“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Scores Second-Biggest North American Opening With $355 Million
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" scored the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million, trailing only "Avengers: Endgame."
- Travel
Thai Elephant Parks Grapple with Tourist Slump Amidst Global Conflict Uncertainty
Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.China Unveils ‘China Bound’: A Smart Tourism Platform for Global Travelers
China Daily has officially launched "China Bound," an innovative...Las Vegas Launches “Welcome to Fabulous” Campaign to Boost Tourism
Las Vegas is launching a new campaign, “Welcome to...Spirit Airlines Cuts Service as Competitors Expand Routes Amid Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is scaling back operations across numerous U.S....Montmartre Residents Push Back Against Overtourism in Paris
Montmartre, the postcard-perfect hilltop district of Paris, is facing...
- Sports
NFL Extends Roger Goodell Through 2030 in Performance-Heavy Contract Deal
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell agreed to a four-year contract extension running through the 2030 season, with over 95% of pay tied to performance.Sabalenka Beats Townsend to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the US Open quarterfinals in New York.Cathy Engelbert to Retire as WNBA Commissioner After Seven-Year Tenure
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026 after a seven-year tenure that brought record deals, expansion and the league's first millNBA Suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, Strips Five Draft Picks Over Kawhi Deal
The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year, stripped five first-round draft picks and fined the team $30 million over the Kawhi Leonard caStan Kroenke Buys MLB’s Los Angeles Angels, Ending Moreno’s 23-Year Run
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced Tuesday it will buy MLB's Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, with the deal expected to close in early 2027.
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Starbucks CEO Niccol Shifts Turnaround to Cafe Makeovers and Service
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the chain's turnaround is working and its next phase will focus on cafe renovations and improved customer service.
US Home Sales Sink to 14-Month Low as Prices Keep Climbing
US existing-home sales fell in August to a 14-month low as mortgage rates and record prices deterred buyers, even with supply at a near-seven-year high.
JPMorgan Upgrades Meta to Buy, Citing AI Models and Agent Apps
JPMorgan raised Meta to buy on September 10, citing the company's frontier AI models and agentic app as drivers with meaningful headroom for the stock.
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