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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
Trump Announces Venezuela Oil Deal Giving US Control of 65 Billion Barrels
Donald Trump said Friday the US reached a deal for majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves. Terms were not disclosed.CFTC Fines Ex-White House Teleprompter Operator $65,000 for Trading on Trump Speeches
A former White House teleprompter operator will forfeit $107,500 and pay a $65,000 fine over bets on Trump's speeches, the CFTC said Friday.Iran Admits War With US Cut Foreign Trade by 35%
Iran's president said foreign trade fell 35% under US sanctions and blockade, as the supreme leader urged action on economic hardship.US Plan for Venezuela Oil Stake Draws Opposition Charge of ‘Predatory’ Grab
Reports the US wants a large stake in Venezuela's oil and gas reserves drew charges the plan is 'predatory' and unconstitutional as diesel hit $5.65.Trump Signs Order Creating US Space Academy Modelled on West Point
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday creating a US Space Academy modelled on West Point, announced at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston
- Business
Truist, Fifth Third Halt Sales of Mark Walter Insurer’s Products
Truist and Fifth Third paused sales of Delaware Life products this week as probes mount into the Mark Walter-controlled insurer, which denies any fraud.PayPal Sinks 12% as Advent-Stripe Group Drops Buyout Pursuit
PayPal shares fell about 12% below $55 after an Advent-Stripe group abandoned its takeover pursuit, driving options volume to 134,092 contracts.Rivian Shares Fall 6% as CFO Claire McDonough Departs for GE Vernova
Rivian stock dropped about 6% on Thursday after CFO Claire McDonough announced she would step down to join GE Vernova during the automaker's affordable-EVUS Appeals Court Backs Nevada Oversight of Kalshi Sports Prediction Markets
The Ninth Circuit ruled Kalshi cannot block Nevada oversight of its sports prediction contracts, lifting DraftKings and Flutter shares and setting up a SupDollar Climbs, 2-Year Yields Rise After Warsh Signals Higher Rates
The dollar climbed and 2-year Treasury yields rose after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Friday speech emphasized delivering stable prices, lifting rate-hike bets.
- 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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Truist, Fifth Third Halt Sales of Mark Walter Insurer’s Products
Truist and Fifth Third paused sales of Delaware Life products this week as probes mount into the Mark Walter-controlled insurer, which denies any fraud.
PayPal Sinks 12% as Advent-Stripe Group Drops Buyout Pursuit
PayPal shares fell about 12% below $55 after an Advent-Stripe group abandoned its takeover pursuit, driving options volume to 134,092 contracts.
Rivian Shares Fall 6% as CFO Claire McDonough Departs for GE Vernova
Rivian stock dropped about 6% on Thursday after CFO Claire McDonough announced she would step down to join GE Vernova during the automaker's affordable-EV
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