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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 aid
  
  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.
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  Albuquerque, Portland Reward Careful Drivers With Earlier Green Lights
  
  Albuquerque and Portland added speed sensors that give law-abiding drivers earlier green lights, crediting the change for fewer high-speed crashes.
  
  CFTC Fines Ex-White House Aide Perez $172,000 for Trump Speech Trades
  
  The CFTC ordered former White House teleprompter operator Perez to pay $172,000 for trading event contracts on advance knowledge of Trump's speeches.
  
  Russian Drone Strike on Warehouse Near Kyiv Kills at Least 37
  
  A Russian drone struck a warehouse in Kyiv's Bucha district on Friday, causing a detonation that killed at least 37 people and injured 42 others.
  
  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.
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  Tim Cook Rewired Apple Around Supply Chains, Proving You Need Not Be a Product Guy
  
  Dismissed as "not a product guy," Tim Cook re-engineered Apple's operations into the world's most valuable company over 14 years as CEO.
  
  Affirm Surges on Strong Outlook as CEO Flags $4.09 Gas Prices
  
  Affirm shares jumped August 28 on an upbeat outlook, while CEO Max Levchin warned $4.09 gas prices are squeezing U.S. shoppers.
  
  BioNTech Stock Tumbles 10% After Colorectal Cancer Vaccine Trial Fails
  
  BioNTech shares dropped as much as 10% after terminating a colorectal cancer vaccine trial, with Moderna also falling 6% while Pfizer held flat.
  
  Juul Wins FDA Clearance for Juul2 Device With Optional Age Verification
  
  Juul Labs received FDA permission on August 28 to sell its Juul2 device, featuring optional age verification and updated tobacco and menthol cartridges.
  
  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.
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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...
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  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
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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
- 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 sp
  
  49ers 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
Top Lists

Tim Cook Rewired Apple Around Supply Chains, Proving You Need Not Be a Product Guy

Dismissed as "not a product guy," Tim Cook re-engineered Apple's operations into the world's most valuable company over 14 years as CEO.

Affirm Surges on Strong Outlook as CEO Flags $4.09 Gas Prices

Affirm shares jumped August 28 on an upbeat outlook, while CEO Max Levchin warned $4.09 gas prices are squeezing U.S. shoppers.

BioNTech Stock Tumbles 10% After Colorectal Cancer Vaccine Trial Fails

BioNTech shares dropped as much as 10% after terminating a colorectal cancer vaccine trial, with Moderna also falling 6% while Pfizer held flat.

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