Why China’s rust belt region has an outsized influence on Chinese culture
China’s northeast region borders Russian Siberia and North Korea. It’s a cold, vast area known for its gritty industrial history.…
Hong Kong booksellers arrested for allegedly selling seditious books
Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent…
Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder…
Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700
Eighty percent of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are emerging from unknown chains of transmission, according to WHO, a…
China’s economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022
Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.
Old rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup Semifinal
Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.
Homelessness is more common than you think.
Who counts as homeless in America?If you ask the Department of Housing and Urban Development, around 750,000 people are homeless…
Greetings from Paris, where an art installation transformed the Pont Neuf into a rocky cave
The oldest bridge in Paris was draped in fabric last month to appear like a mountain cave, in an installation…
Democrats’ witness opposing Blanche’s confirmation is more than an Epstein survivor
Dani Bensky and a group of women who were abused by Jeffrey Epstein have formed a bond they call a…
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces a key test. And, ICE pauses most traffic stops
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. And, Immigration and Customs…