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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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Indonesia Quake Kills 54 on Flores, Leaving Thousands Awaiting Aid on Independence Day
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island has killed at least 54 people, displacing thousands who remain without aid on Independence Day.Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump Bid to Toss $5 Million Carroll Verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court again declined to overturn a $5 million jury verdict finding Trump sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll.Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea
President Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea.Kushner Meets Hamas Chief in Cairo Ahead of Netanyahu Ceasefire Talks
Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas's political chief in Egypt to revive a stalled Gaza ceasefire, ahead of Monday talks with Netanyahu.Comey Lawyers Accuse Prosecutors of Misleading Judges in Seashells Threat Case
James Comey's lawyers accuse federal investigators of misleading judges and unlawfully surveilling him as they seek to dismiss the 'seashells' threat case.
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Einride Adds 500 Tesla Semi Trucks to Expand North American Fleet
Einride will deploy 500 Tesla Semi electric trucks across North America, one of the largest commitments to the vehicle as it forecasts faster growth.Home Depot Beats Q2 Estimates and Backs Outlook Amid Frozen Housing Market
Home Depot topped Wall Street forecasts with $47.86 billion in Q2 revenue as customers focused on smaller projects, reaffirming its full-year guidance.Meta Faces Trial as States Allege Facebook, Instagram Addicted Children
U.S. states allege Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children as a landmark trial begins, with the company warning of trillion-dollar exposureBrent Crude Tops $90 as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires, Trump Threatens Oman
Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel after the US-Iran ceasefire window expired and Trump threatened Oman, reversing weeks of market calm.Serve Robotics Stock Swings as Delivery Expansion Meets 400% Revenue Jump
Serve Robotics shares swung sharply as a DoorDash and Grubhub fleet expansion met a 400% revenue jump and widening quarterly losses.
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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.
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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...
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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 billionLIV 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 tLarry 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.
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Einride Adds 500 Tesla Semi Trucks to Expand North American Fleet
Einride will deploy 500 Tesla Semi electric trucks across North America, one of the largest commitments to the vehicle as it forecasts faster growth.
Home Depot Beats Q2 Estimates and Backs Outlook Amid Frozen Housing Market
Home Depot topped Wall Street forecasts with $47.86 billion in Q2 revenue as customers focused on smaller projects, reaffirming its full-year guidance.
Meta Faces Trial as States Allege Facebook, Instagram Addicted Children
U.S. states allege Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children as a landmark trial begins, with the company warning of trillion-dollar exposure
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