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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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  US Energy Chief Arrives in Venezuela to Sign Final Oil Pacts
  
  US Energy Secretary arrived in Venezuela on Wednesday to sign final oil deals, with Chevron, ONGC and GE Vernova set to join.
  
  Trump Nominates Combat Veteran Hung Cao as Permanent Navy Secretary
  
  President Trump said Tuesday he will nominate acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent role as lawmakers question crew conditions during the Iran w
  
  Bank of America Executive Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing, Suspect Shot Dead
  
  Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America vice-president, was killed in a random stabbing at Times Square on Monday. The suspect was shot dead by police.
  
  US Strikes Iran Again, Sending Dow Down 400 Points and Oil Surging
  
  US airstrikes hit Iranian targets Tuesday, sending the Dow down about 400 points and pushing oil higher as supply through the strait of Hormuz stays disrup
  
  Trump Warns Communities Opposing AI Data Centers Risk Becoming ‘Backwards and Poor’
  
  President Trump warned US communities rejecting AI data centers risk becoming 'backwards and poor,' as local resistance grows ahead of November's midterms.
Business
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  Shein Shares Fall Again in Hong Kong, Handing Backers 73% Valuation Drop
  
  Shein shares slid 3-5% on their second day in Hong Kong, leaving early private backers with a 73% valuation drop from the IPO.
  
  Chevron Unveils $7 Billion Venezuela Plan to Double Oil Output
  
  Chevron confirmed a $7 billion, five-year plan to more than double Venezuela oil output to 600,000 barrels a day, following a Trump administration push.
  
  Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs in Company-Wide Restructuring as Shares Rise 2%
  
  Uber is eliminating roughly 3,300 jobs in a company-wide restructuring, a move that lifted its shares about 2% in early trading on Thursday.
  
  ADP Says U.S. Firms Added Just 38,000 Jobs in August, a 7-Month Low
  
  U.S. private employers added 38,000 jobs in August, ADP reported Wednesday — the smallest gain since January and below expectations, pointing to a summer h
  
  GitLab Stock Surges After AI-Driven Quarter Beats Wall Street Estimates
  
  GitLab shares surged toward a 52-week high after the company topped second-quarter estimates on AI-driven demand, prompting a William Blair upgrade.
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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  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
- Stan 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.
  
  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.
Top Lists

Shein Shares Fall Again in Hong Kong, Handing Backers 73% Valuation Drop

Shein shares slid 3-5% on their second day in Hong Kong, leaving early private backers with a 73% valuation drop from the IPO.

Chevron Unveils $7 Billion Venezuela Plan to Double Oil Output

Chevron confirmed a $7 billion, five-year plan to more than double Venezuela oil output to 600,000 barrels a day, following a Trump administration push.

Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs in Company-Wide Restructuring as Shares Rise 2%

Uber is eliminating roughly 3,300 jobs in a company-wide restructuring, a move that lifted its shares about 2% in early trading on Thursday.

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Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

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