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Typhoon 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.Luxury Hong Kong Project Sells Out First Phase Amid Strong Demand
New World Development's Pavilia Farm III luxury project in Hong Kong sells out its first phase of 88 flats for HK$950 million in a single day, despite prior rebuilding costs.
- World
Iran Ties Strait of Hormuz Reopening to End of Regional Wars
Iran said on Thursday it would set conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, linking the move to an end to fighting in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.Nepal-Tibet Flood Kills 469, Leaves 39 Australians Missing and Rebuild Nearing $5 Billion
A glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 469 people, left 39 Australians missing and could cost $5 billion to rebuild.Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Blacklisted AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration illegally blacklisted AI company Anthropic in retaliation for criticising the Pentagon.Iran and Oman Agree Hormuz Route Six Months Into War With US
Iran and Oman agreed on Monday to a temporary Strait of Hormuz route, six months after US and Israeli strikes opened a war that has reshaped the Middle EasFAA Moves to Fire Two Controllers Who Left Before LaGuardia Crash
The FAA is taking steps to dismiss two air traffic controllers who left shifts early before a fatal collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport in March.
- Business
Marvell Shares Fall 8% as AI Outlook Disappoints Despite 37% Revenue Jump
Marvell shares dropped 8% Friday after its fiscal 2028 outlook underwhelmed, despite 37% revenue growth, as investors questioned timing of a Google AI dealNvidia Earnings Beat Fails to Lift Broader Chip Sector This Week
Nvidia posted blockbuster results on August 28, but the wider chip sector closed mixed across the US, Europe and Asia, exposing a narrowing AI trade.Gap Raises Profit Forecast, Names New Old Navy CEO as Shares Jump 9%
Gap raised its annual profit forecast and named a new Old Navy CEO on Thursday as shares jumped 9%, with the namesake brand outperforming.Warsh Heads to Jackson Hole Without Clear Inflation Signal, Markets Watch Closely
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole without a firm inflation position, as prediction markets bet he avoids mentioning rate cuts.UK Demands Meta Extend US Teen Safety Rules to British Users
Britain expects Meta to roll out the same child safety defaults it agreed to in a US settlement worth up to $18bn, adding fresh regulatory pressure.
- 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
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."Jessica Chastain Confirms ‘The Savant’ to Premiere on Apple TV This Summer After Postponement
Jessica Chastain confirms her political thriller series 'The Savant' will finally premiere on Apple TV this summer after its 2025 postponement.Olivia Rodrigo Drops New Single ‘Drop Dead’ and Makes Surprise Coachella Appearance
Olivia Rodrigo releases her new single 'Drop Dead' and performs it live at Coachella, signaling a new romantic direction for her upcoming album.
- 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
Callaway Ends Good Good Golf Partnership After Ad Shows Man Shoving Woman
Callaway ended its Good Good Golf sponsorship after a video showing a man shoving a woman, as retailers pulled gear and the PGA Tour dropped it as title sp49ers Owner Jed York Pleads No Contest to Two Charges in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest Monday to two misdemeanor charges in East Palestine, Ohio, and was fined $1,150.ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 From Parkinson’s
Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 and launched round-the-clock sports television, has died at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease.Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Elbow Surgery, Dies at 83
Tommy John, the pitcher who won 288 games and became the first to return from the elbow reconstruction now named after him, has died at 83.Bezos-Backed Consortium Buys Liverpool Stake in $6 Billion Deal
A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin has agreed to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, valuing the Premier League club at around $6 billion
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Marvell Shares Fall 8% as AI Outlook Disappoints Despite 37% Revenue Jump
Marvell shares dropped 8% Friday after its fiscal 2028 outlook underwhelmed, despite 37% revenue growth, as investors questioned timing of a Google AI deal
Nvidia Earnings Beat Fails to Lift Broader Chip Sector This Week
Nvidia posted blockbuster results on August 28, but the wider chip sector closed mixed across the US, Europe and Asia, exposing a narrowing AI trade.
Gap Raises Profit Forecast, Names New Old Navy CEO as Shares Jump 9%
Gap raised its annual profit forecast and named a new Old Navy CEO on Thursday as shares jumped 9%, with the namesake brand outperforming.
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