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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
Dow Sheds 500 Points as Oil Nears $100 on Saudi Houthi Attacks
The Dow dropped about 500 points Wednesday as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia injured 73 and drove oil toward $100 a barrel.UK Bans Trade From Israeli West Bank Settlements, Drawing US and Israeli Criticism
Britain said on Tuesday it will ban goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing criticism from the US, Israel and some British MPs.Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Moscow Vows Painful Response
Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave on Tuesday over activities deemed unacceptable, and Moscow warned of a "harsh and painful" response.Jakarta Airport Reopens After Volcanic Ash Halts Nearly 3,000 Flights
Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and four other Indonesian airports reopened Tuesday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau halted nearly 3,000 flights over two dayOil Rises as Qatar Warns of Industrial Catastrophe Over Hormuz Crisis
Oil prices climbed Tuesday as Qatar warned of an industrial catastrophe over the Hormuz crisis, with ship traffic at its lowest since May.
- Business
Qualcomm Stock Jumps 10% on $4 Billion Amazon Custom Chip Deal
Qualcomm shares rose about 10% after unveiling a roughly $4 billion custom chip partnership with Amazon for AI data centers, challenging Nvidia's lead.Dow Slides 400 Points as US-Iran Strikes Push Oil to Six-Week High
The Dow slid roughly 400 points as renewed U.S.-Iran attacks pushed Brent crude to a six-week high, with energy shares leading a mixed Wall Street session.GE Aerospace to Buy Castings Maker CPP for $11.75 Billion
GE Aerospace said on Tuesday it will acquire castings maker Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion from Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners.Novartis Shares Drop 9% After Three Drug Trial Setbacks Rattle Pipeline
Novartis shares fell 9% on Tuesday after three drug trial setbacks, including its del-desiran and cholesterol programs, raising pressure on its pipeline.Dow Futures Drop 300 Points as Oil Climbs and Fed Bets Rise
Dow futures dropped roughly 300 points Tuesday as climbing oil prices, Fed rate-hike bets and US-Canada trade tensions pressured Wall Street.
- 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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Qualcomm Stock Jumps 10% on $4 Billion Amazon Custom Chip Deal
Qualcomm shares rose about 10% after unveiling a roughly $4 billion custom chip partnership with Amazon for AI data centers, challenging Nvidia's lead.
Dow Slides 400 Points as US-Iran Strikes Push Oil to Six-Week High
The Dow slid roughly 400 points as renewed U.S.-Iran attacks pushed Brent crude to a six-week high, with energy shares leading a mixed Wall Street session.
GE Aerospace to Buy Castings Maker CPP for $11.75 Billion
GE Aerospace said on Tuesday it will acquire castings maker Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion from Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners.
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