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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
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  Houthi Attack Kills Six on Cargo Ship in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
  
  Six crew members were killed after a suspected Houthi attack set an Egyptian-owned cargo ship ablaze in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, the first Red Sea shippin
  
  Medicaid Ends Federal Funding for Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
  
  The Trump administration will halt Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors starting October
  
  Luigi Mangione Returns to Manhattan Court Ahead of September Murder Trial
  
  Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan court ahead of his September 8 murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
  
  Russian Aerial Attacks Kill Nine in Ukraine as Zelenskyy Cites North Korean Missiles
  
  Russian aerial attacks killed at least nine civilians across Ukraine as Zelenskyy warned Moscow is using North Korean missiles and preparing to deploy more
  
  Freedom Holding Corp. Signs New Partnerships: How China Is Reshaping Kazakhstan’s Technology Agenda
  
  Kazakhstan is gradually turning into a platform where international technology companies test joint digital projects of strategic importance for the entire Central Asian region.
Business
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  Super Micro Surges Premarket on Strong Outlook, H&R Block Jumps on Earnings
  
  Super Micro Computer shares jumped premarket after raising its outlook, while H&R Block surged on strong earnings and CoreWeave and Coherent posted big mov
  
  US Mortgage Rates Stop Rising, Nudging Homebuyer Demand Back
  
  US mortgage rates eased slightly this week, halting a run of increases and drawing modest homebuyer and refinance demand back into a subdued market.
  
  Eli Lilly Sues Six Companies Over Illegal Sales of Experimental Obesity Drug
  
  Eli Lilly has sued six companies for allegedly selling versions of retatrutide, an experimental obesity drug still under clinical development and unapprove
  
  Tencent Beats Revenue Estimates on Games and AI Ads Despite 26% Stock Slide
  
  Tencent topped revenue expectations on gaming and AI-driven advertising, even as shares fell 26% amid rising AI spending and fierce competition in China.
  
  FlightAware Withdraws Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Flight-Cancellation Betting Markets
  
  FlightAware has dropped its lawsuit accusing prediction-market platform Kalshi of using its data without authorization to power flight-cancellation betting
Lifestyle
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  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
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  ‘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.
  
  Justin Bieber’s SKYLRK Brand Shatters Coachella 2026 Merch Sales Records
  
  Justin Bieber's SKYLRK brand achieved unprecedented sales figures at Coachella 2026, breaking previous records and highlighting the power of artist-driven merchandise.
Travel
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  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
- LIV Golf Secures New Lead Investor as League Charts Post-Saudi Future
  
  LIV Golf has secured a new lead investor to operate without Saudi funding while giving players equity, CEO Scott O'Neil announced, with a September close t
  
  Larry Berg Named Next MLS Commissioner, Succeeding Don Garber in 2027
  
  LAFC co-owner Larry Berg will become the next MLS commissioner, succeeding Don Garber, as the league eyes momentum from the 2026 World Cup.
  
  UEFA Members Vote to Boycott Future World Cups Over FIFA Stake Sale Plans
  
  UEFA's 55 member associations have voted to boycott future World Cups if FIFA proceeds with plans to sell a stake in the tournament to investors.
  
  FIFA Executive Alleges Staff Were Deceived Over Infantino’s World Cup Sale Plan
  
  FIFA COO Kevin Lamour alleges staff were misled over Infantino's abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial operations.
  
  UEFA Declares Loss of Confidence in Infantino, Deepening FIFA Leadership Crisis
  
  UEFA has formally declared a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
Top Lists

Super Micro Surges Premarket on Strong Outlook, H&R Block Jumps on Earnings

Super Micro Computer shares jumped premarket after raising its outlook, while H&R Block surged on strong earnings and CoreWeave and Coherent posted big mov

US Mortgage Rates Stop Rising, Nudging Homebuyer Demand Back

US mortgage rates eased slightly this week, halting a run of increases and drawing modest homebuyer and refinance demand back into a subdued market.

Eli Lilly Sues Six Companies Over Illegal Sales of Experimental Obesity Drug

Eli Lilly has sued six companies for allegedly selling versions of retatrutide, an experimental obesity drug still under clinical development and unapprove