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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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  Nepal and China Flash Floods Kill 98, Leave 403 Missing
  
  Flash floods and an avalanche in Nepal and China killed at least 98 people and left 403 missing, including 47 Americans, officials said on August 26.
  
  Iran and Oman Discuss Joint Shipping Lane Through Strait of Hormuz
  
  Iran and Oman opened talks Tuesday on a jointly managed shipping route and mine-clearing mission through the Strait of Hormuz.
  
  Carney Says Trump Aims to ‘Destroy’ Canada’s Auto Industry, Sets Talk Terms
  
  Canadian PM Mark Carney accused Trump of trying to destroy Canada's auto industry and set conditions for resuming trade talks after negotiations broke down
  
  Supreme Court Clears Trump Mail Voting Order Ahead of US Midterms
  
  The US Supreme Court on Monday lifted an injunction blocking Trump's mail voting restrictions across 23 states and Washington, DC, ahead of the midterms.
  
  Trump Unveils Global Sanctions Plan to Isolate Iran, Warns China
  
  The Trump administration announced a plan to isolate Iran's economy with secondary sanctions, signaling that China would not be exempt.
Business
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  CrowdStrike Jumps 11% on Record Quarter as AI Fears Drive Cyber Demand
  
  CrowdStrike shares rose about 11% on August 26 after a record quarter, with rising AI threats driving demand for advanced cybersecurity tools.
  
  Nvidia Revenue Doubles to $96.2 Billion as AI Chip Demand Surges
  
  Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of $96.22 billion, more than double a year earlier, as AI chip demand beat Wall Street forecasts. Shares slipped in after-hours
  
  Salesforce Stock Jumps 14% on AI Growth, Deeper Anthropic Ties
  
  Salesforce shares surged as much as 14% on August 26 after beating quarterly forecasts and expanding its Anthropic AI partnership.
  
  Bath & Body Works Raises Profit Forecast as Online Sales Offset Weak Stores
  
  Bath & Body Works lifted its annual profit forecast as online demand offset weak store traffic, though it guided to lower third-quarter earnings.
  
  FDA Approves Revolution Medicines Pancreatic Cancer Pill Daraxonrasib
  
  The FDA granted expedited approval to daraxonrasib, a first-of-its-kind pill targeting the mutated protein behind over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases.
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
- 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
  
  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
Top Lists

CrowdStrike Jumps 11% on Record Quarter as AI Fears Drive Cyber Demand

CrowdStrike shares rose about 11% on August 26 after a record quarter, with rising AI threats driving demand for advanced cybersecurity tools.

Nvidia Revenue Doubles to $96.2 Billion as AI Chip Demand Surges

Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of $96.22 billion, more than double a year earlier, as AI chip demand beat Wall Street forecasts. Shares slipped in after-hours

Salesforce Stock Jumps 14% on AI Growth, Deeper Anthropic Ties

Salesforce shares surged as much as 14% on August 26 after beating quarterly forecasts and expanding its Anthropic AI partnership.

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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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