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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.
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  Trump Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ in US Amid Canada Trade War
  
  Trump signed an executive order Thursday renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' for US records, escalating the trade dispute with Canada.
  
  Fed’s Lisa Cook Rejects Trump Firing Threat, Denies Mortgage Fraud
  
  Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected a renewed Trump attempt to remove her from the central bank on Wednesday, denying mortgage fraud allegations.
  
  Qatar’s PM Visits Tehran as US Navy Budget Strains Under Iran War
  
  Qatar's prime minister held Hormuz talks in Tehran on Wednesday as new reporting revealed the US Navy shifting funds to cover Iran war costs.
  
  Nepal-Tibet Flood Death Toll Hits 157, Hundreds of Tourists Missing
  
  At least 157 bodies recovered after a glacier-rock collapse triggered flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, with hundreds of foreign tourists still missi
  
  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.
Business
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  Gap Raises Profit Forecast, Names New Old Navy CEO as Shares Jump 9%
  
  Gap raised its annual profit forecast and named a new Old Navy CEO on Thursday as shares jumped 9%, with the namesake brand outperforming.
  
  Warsh Heads to Jackson Hole Without Clear Inflation Signal, Markets Watch Closely
  
  Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole without a firm inflation position, as prediction markets bet he avoids mentioning rate cuts.
  
  UK Demands Meta Extend US Teen Safety Rules to British Users
  
  Britain expects Meta to roll out the same child safety defaults it agreed to in a US settlement worth up to $18bn, adding fresh regulatory pressure.
  
  Anthropic Unveils Model Hardware Standard Letting AI Agents Operate Machines
  
  Anthropic launched the Model Hardware Standard on August 27, a research-preview framework letting AI agents operate physical devices, with open sourcing pl
  
  SK Hynix Breaks Ground on $4 Billion Indiana AI Chip Plant, Output From 2029
  
  SK Hynix held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for its first U.S. facility, a $4 billion Indiana AI memory packaging plant, with output from 2029.
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
- 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

Gap Raises Profit Forecast, Names New Old Navy CEO as Shares Jump 9%

Gap raised its annual profit forecast and named a new Old Navy CEO on Thursday as shares jumped 9%, with the namesake brand outperforming.

Warsh Heads to Jackson Hole Without Clear Inflation Signal, Markets Watch Closely

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole without a firm inflation position, as prediction markets bet he avoids mentioning rate cuts.

UK Demands Meta Extend US Teen Safety Rules to British Users

Britain expects Meta to roll out the same child safety defaults it agreed to in a US settlement worth up to $18bn, adding fresh regulatory pressure.

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