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  • China formally bans 'Glory to Hong Kong' protest anthem
    on May 9, 2024

    This song, created during the 2019 pro-democracy movement, has often been mistakenly played in international sporting competitions in place of the Chinese national anthem. This confusion is seen as an insult by the regime.

  • Latest investment trends revealed
    on May 8, 2024

    Where are investors putting their money, and how has the average investor fared in recent years? We take a look at the […]

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NYC real estate developer hit a pro-Palestinian protest with his car, police say
NYC real estate developer hit a pro-Palestinian protest with his car, police say

Reuven Kahane, 57, was arrested Tuesday morning after driving his car into a 55-year-old safety marshal for the protest, according to witnesses and an NYPD spokesperson. [...]

Congress could soon spell the end of employment arbitration—but it’s not all good news for American workers
Congress could soon spell the end of employment arbitration—but it’s not all good news for American workers

Previous studies into employment arbitration have missed key points, new research suggests. [...]

Disney+, Max and Hulu plan to offer a streaming super-bundle this summer
Disney+, Max and Hulu plan to offer a streaming super-bundle this summer

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery team up—again. [...]

Americans have so many guns lying around that the number stolen from cars has tripled in the last decade
Americans have so many guns lying around that the number stolen from cars has tripled in the last decade

The rate of stolen guns from cars climbed nearly every year and spiked during the pandemic, according to a gun safety group's analysis. [...]

Feds have 'significant safety concerns' about Ford's recall for engine-fire-causing fuel leaks—which they suspect doesn't work
Feds have 'significant safety concerns' about Ford's recall for engine-fire-causing fuel leaks—which they suspect doesn't work

Regulators say "the remedy program does not address the root cause of the issue." [...]

I’m the CTO of Canada’s biggest airport. AI isn’t destroying jobs in aviation—it’s giving us superpowers to improve air travel
I’m the CTO of Canada’s biggest airport. AI isn’t destroying jobs in aviation—it’s giving us superpowers to improve air travel

AI can optimize airport work in a way humans cannot—and it's already making air travel better in numerous ways. [...]

Manchester City signs 14-year-old Philadelphia phenom to one of the richest deals in American soccer history
Manchester City signs 14-year-old Philadelphia phenom to one of the richest deals in American soccer history

Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin recently called Sullivan “a special talent, top talent not only in this country but in the world.” [...]

Biden on halting weapons to Middle East: ‘We’re not walking away from Israel’s security’
Biden on halting weapons to Middle East: ‘We’re not walking away from Israel’s security’

In a CNN interview, Biden acknowledged for the first time that civilians have been killed by the type of heavy bombs that the U.S. has been supplying Israel. [...]

Binance Pledged to Thwart Suspicious Trading---Until It Involved a Lamborghini-Loving High Roller

Former company insiders say the firing of an internal investigator showed that the crypto exchange neglected evidence of market manipulation. [...]

Spain's BBVA Goes Hostile in Pursuit of Smaller Banking Rival Sabadell

Its $12 billion-plus stock offer faced immediate opposition from the Spanish government. [...]

Making Money Off the Weight-Loss Revolution Has Even Wall Street Befuddled

Investors ponder how to trade a trend that might take years or decades to play out. [...]

Chinese Stocks Rebound, but Foundation for Rally Still Weak

Stocks in Chinese companies have bounced back, but investors have seen false dawns before. [...]

Buybacks Are Back: Corporate America Is on a Spending Spree

Share repurchases in the first quarter are up sharply, led by Meta and Apple. [...]

FDIC Chairman's Future Hinges on High-Stakes Hearings

Martin Gruenberg goes before House and Senate panels next week after an investigation found the agency’s culture rife with racism, sexism and abuse. [...]

Shell and Total Talk of Moving to New York. It's No Cure-All.

European energy companies are getting more serious about shifting their stocks to the U.S. in search of higher valuations. [...]

Chinese Developer Misses Bond Payments, Says State Could Help

Country Garden said a state guarantor could come to its aid after the troubled developer missed deadlines for bond payments, presenting a key test in an ongoing debt crisis in China’s property sector. [...]

Photo: Urban Sunset, by llee_wu
Photo: Urban Sunset, by llee_wu

Urban Sunset, by llee_wu (CC BY-ND 2.0) [...]

Censorship, Muted Media Coverage, and Public Speculation Follow Guangdong’s Deadly Meizhou-Dabu Expressway Collapse

Last week’s collapse of a stretch of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway in Guangdong province, after a period of heavy rains and extreme weather, killed at least 48 motorists and injured 30. Despite the high number of casualties and intense public interest in the disaster, Chinese state- and commercial-media coverage has been muted, and [...]

Photo: Father & son, by Gauthier DELECROIX
Photo: Father & son, by Gauthier DELECROIX

Father & son, by Gauthier DELECROIX (CC BY 2.0) [...]

At Pro-Palestine Encampments, Chinese Students Find Space for Expression and Solidarity

Students from at least 174 colleges and universities across six continents have erected encampments in solidarity with Palestine. Their movement has sprouted over the past few weeks, as many administrators have rejected student demands to disclose university investments and divest from entities that support the [...]

Words of the Week: “Weak Spot” (软肋, ruǎn lèi)

On Chinese social media, the phrase “weak spot” (软肋, ruǎn lèi) is often used metaphorically to refer to family members—particularly children—used as leverage by public security, state security, or government authorities to prevent individuals from speaking out, engaging in activism, or pursuing other activities that [...]

Photo: Evening Post, by blake.thornberry
Photo: Evening Post, by blake.thornberry

Evening Post, by blake.thornberry (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) [...]

Natural Gas Billing Spikes Fuel Consumer Backlash, Investigations in Sichuan and Beyond

In recent weeks, residents of the cities of Chongqing and Chengdu have been posting screenshots of their natural gas bills online and complaining of mysterious gas consumption spikes since the installation of new “smart” gas meters. Some consumers reported that their gas bills were hundreds [...]

Quote of the Day: “People Are Working ‘996’ Schedules for 12 Days Straight, in Exchange for a Five-Day Holiday Celebrating the Advent of an ‘Eight-Hour’ Workday”

Today’s CDT Quote of the Day is a response to the recent tide of online public discussion about the new “adjusted leave” (调休, tiáoxiū) holiday schedule that has lengthened certain Chinese public holidays, while at the same time requiring many workers to toil on Saturdays [...]

Chemists produce new-to-nature enzyme containing boron

Chemists created an enzyme with boronic acid at its reactive center. This approach can produce more selective reactions with boron, and allows the use of directed evolution to improve its catalytic power. [...]

Neuropathy very common, underdiagnosed

Neuropathy, the nerve damage that causes pain and numbness in the feet and hands and can eventually lead to falls, infection and even amputation, is very common and underdiagnosed, according to a new study. [...]

New insight into genesis of spina bifida

Spina bifida is the most common structural disorder of the human nervous system. The causes are largely unknown, but a new study points to a link involving a chromosomal microdeletion -- and also underscores the value of folic acid as a preventive measure. [...]

'Wraparound' implants represent new approach to treating spinal cord injuries

A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause profound disability and paralysis. A team of engineers, neuroscientists and surgeons developed the devices and used them to record the [...]

Strengthening CAR-T therapy to work against solid tumors

Researchers have shown that a breakthrough therapy for treating blood cancers can be adapted to treat solid tumors -- an advance that could transform cancer treatment. The promising findings involve CAR-T cell therapy, which supercharges the immune system to identify and attack cancer cells. [...]

Exercise, new drug class recommended for management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Experts released a new clinical guideline for effectively managing individuals diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The guideline reiterates the importance of collaborative decision-making with patients who have HCM and provides updated recommendations for the most effective treatment pathways for adult and pediatric patients. [...]

Heavy snowfall and rain may contribute to some earthquakes

Episodes of heavy snowfall and rain likely contributed to a swarm of earthquakes over the past several years in northern Japan, researchers find. Their study shows climate conditions could initiate some earthquakes. [...]

Human activity is making it harder for scientists to interpret oceans' past

New research shows human activity is significantly altering the ways in which marine organisms are preserved, with lasting effects that can both improve and impair the fossil record. [...]

'Constant shelling' reported in Gazan city of Rafah as thousands flee
'Constant shelling' reported in Gazan city of Rafah as thousands flee

Israeli tanks are massed near built-up areas, after Joe Biden warns against a major offensive there. [...]

Biden to halt some arms supplies if Israel invades Rafah
Biden to halt some arms supplies if Israel invades Rafah

President Biden warns he will stop supplying some weapons if Israel launches a ground operation. [...]

US bomb delay is biggest warning yet for Israel
US bomb delay is biggest warning yet for Israel

By delaying a weapons shipment, the US is finally reaching for its biggest lever of influence over Israel. [...]

Israel Eurovision entrant booed during rehearsal
Israel Eurovision entrant booed during rehearsal

Eden Golan was performing her song Hurricane at a dress rehearsal when she was booed by the crowd. [...]

Israeli police raid studio linked to Al Jazeera
Israeli police raid studio linked to Al Jazeera

The incident comes after Israel targeted another of the broadcaster's offices in Jerusalem on Sunday. [...]

Saudi forces 'permitted to kill’ for new eco-city
Saudi forces 'permitted to kill’ for new eco-city

An ex-intelligence officer tells the BBC he was permitted to shoot dead those resisting eviction. [...]

Half of Gaza water sites damaged or destroyed, BBC satellite data reveals
Half of Gaza water sites damaged or destroyed, BBC satellite data reveals

Hundreds of Gaza’s water and sanitation facilities have been damaged or destroyed. [...]

Battle in east Rafah amid crossing reopening dispute
Battle in east Rafah amid crossing reopening dispute

Israel says lorries arrived at the key Kerem Shalom crossing, but the UN says no aid entered Gaza. [...]

Lula Doesn’t Understand Today’s Brazil
Lula Doesn’t Understand Today’s Brazil

How the Brazilian left has become a victim of its own success. [...]

Biden’s Escalation Fears Have Dangerous Consequences
Biden’s Escalation Fears Have Dangerous Consequences

Pressuring allies not to retaliate against attacks raises the risk of spiraling conflicts. [...]

China’s Xi Cultivates ‘Ironclad Friendship’ in Eastern Europe
China’s Xi Cultivates ‘Ironclad Friendship’ in Eastern Europe

The anti-Western mindset of Serbia’s and Hungary’s leaders fuels ample opportunities for Chinese investment. [...]

India’s Battleground State
India’s Battleground State

Electoral predictions in Karnataka underscore the challenge Modi and the BJP face to reaching a national supermajority. [...]

Taiwan Wants Suicide Drones to Deter China
Taiwan Wants Suicide Drones to Deter China

Taipei is seeking U.S.-made loitering munitions to help deter or ward off a potential Chinese invasion. [...]

Indonesia Bets Big on Electric Vehicles
Indonesia Bets Big on Electric Vehicles

Jakarta’s latest development gamble hinges on the green transition. [...]

Washington Takes Its Cyber Strategy Global
Washington Takes Its Cyber Strategy Global

The Biden administration lays out its plan to build a global dream team of technology defenders. [...]

Saudi Arabia Is on the Way to Becoming the Next Egypt
Saudi Arabia Is on the Way to Becoming the Next Egypt

Washington is brokering a diplomatic deal that could deeply distort its relationship with Riyadh. [...]

Africa: End the Negative Narrative, Africa is Thriving - AfDB Chief

[allAfrica] Nairobi, Kenya -- The highly-anticipated AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit (AMLS) is convening in Nairobi, Kenya, to address the urgent need for a thriving and independent media landscape across Africa. The summit brings together top media leaders, owners, operators, key players, and government officials from [...]

Sudan: MSF Forced to Suspend Support in Wad Madani

[MSF] Port Sudan/Barcelona -- MSF has been forced to suspend work and withdraw staff from Madani Teaching Hospital, the only functional hospital for the hundreds of thousands of people in dire need of medical assistance in the capital of Al Jazirah state, Sudan. [...]

South Africa: Divorce Amendment Bill Recognising Muslim Marriages Signed into Law

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Divorce Amendment Bill, which amends the Divorce Act of 1979 to recognise Muslim marriages and safeguard the interests of Muslim women and children of Muslim marriages in the event that marriages are dissolved. [...]

South Africa: Ramaphosa Approves Bill Criminalising Hate Crimes, Hate Speech

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his approval to the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which criminalises hate crimes and hate speech. [...]

Africa: Keynote Address by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group All Africa Media Leaders' Summit Nairobi, Kenya

[AMLS] Nairobi, Kenya -- Your Excellency, President Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya [...]

Uganda: Rising Cases of HIV In Children Cause For Concern

[Nile Post] The Greater Masaka region has witnessed a troubling increase in the number of children born with HIV, with health officials reporting an estimated three to five paediatric cases diagnosed every week. [...]

Somalia: Somalia Issues Warning of Impending Flood Disruptions Across Multiple Regions

[Radio Dalsan] Somalia's federal government issued a warning on Tuesday about potential disruptions expected within the next ten days across several regions. [...]

Kenya: Fact-Checked - Six Claims By Kenya's Deputy President On the Cost of Living

[Africa Check] Fact-checked: Six claims by Kenya's deputy president on the cost of living [...]

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