A Uyghur’s Escape From China Was Just the Beginning

He fled brutal repression — only to discover, as so many Uyghur refugees have, that China’s power stretches far beyond its borders.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Labour backtracks on push for genocide ruling on China’s treatment of Uyghurs

Exclusive: Party drops plan for formal recognition laid out last year by David Lammy, who will visit Beijing on Friday. UK politics live – latest updates Labour has backtracked on plans to ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

See the 2 giant pandas that just arrived in Washington from China

Bao Li and Qing Bao, the two new giant pandas from China have arrived in Washington, D.C. The pandas are settling into their new habitats as they prepare to make their public debut on Jan 24. NBC's ...

Walz Offers Minnesota as a Liberal Escape From Trump

Speaking in his home state after he and Vice President Kamala Harris lost this week, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota vowed to “stand ready to stand up and fight.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

AI is changing our money and investing habits — and it’s just the beginning

Financial markets will need much stronger firewalls if regulators hope to control AI’s impact.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Endangered parrots Lily and Margot escape from London Zoo

Blue-throated macaws Lily and Margot took flight on Monday and have not been seen since.

Central banks need escape route from cycle of boom and bust

We should debate excessive policy easing and the neglect of credit and debt developments

World - Financial Times - November 1

Forty-three monkeys escape from US research lab

Officials in rural South Carolina say the female rhesus monkeys escaped into the wild after their pen was left open.

24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed

Authorities say more than half of the monkeys bred for medical research that escaped from a compound in South Carolina have been recovered unharmed

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

Norway shows just how China has advanced in cars

Brands such as MG, BYD and Xpeng are making big inroads into country’s auto market, competing on quality as well as price

World - Financial Times - November 5

Early voting begins in Georgia despite damage from Helene

Early voting began Tuesday in Georgia in spite of the devastation dished out to the state from Hurricane Helene. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.

From Missouri to Baylor, where did the tradition of homecoming truly begin?

Homecoming is a tradition celebrated by almost every high school and college. So where did it truly begin?

Sports - ESPN - October 16

43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is no serious danger

A police chief in South Carolina says there is no “almost no danger” to the public after 43 monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab

At least 43 primates were on the loose Thursday morning in a South Carolina town after escaping from a research center.

Police warn monkeys escaped from South Carolina research lab still on the loose, should be avoided

Police in South Carolina are telling residents to avoid the 43 monkeys that escaped Thursday from an Alpha Genesis research lab. The monkeys are not infected with any disease, according to police.

24 more monkeys found after 43 escape from South Carolina research facility

An additional 24 monkeys believed to be among 43 that escaped a South Carolina research facility last week have been recovered, and eyes are on a "sizable group" nearby, police said Sunday.

Ex-UK soldier facing spying charge admits escaping from prison by hiding under a truck

A former British soldier who is facing spying charges has admitted escaping from a London prison by clinging to the underside of a delivery truck

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Pandas from China arrive in Washington, D.C.

Two pandas from China arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, ending an 11-month absence of pandas from the National Zoo. The two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will have a month to settle ...

McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce

The consulting firm is cutting back on state-linked clients and is working to separate its China operations

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Senior VW executive deported from China

Expulsion of chief marketing officer is latest blow to German carmaker in world’s largest auto market

Business - Financial Times - October 22

The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

The European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade ...

World - ABC News - October 30

ASML just gave us a first glimpse into how U.S. chip export curbs will dent its China sales

ASML on Tuesday offered the first glimpse into how U.S. restrictions on exports of its advanced chip manufacturing tools to China will impact its sales in the Asian country.

Business - CNBC - October 17

China's Xiaomi delivers 20,000 EVs in October, just months after launching its first car

The Chinese smartphone company also announced a high-end sports version of the car, the SU7 Ultra, would begin preorders ahead of a product release in March.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Trump tariff threat looms large on several Asian countries — not just China — says Goldman Sachs

Donald Trump's recent victory is likely to see looming tariffs on China — but it may not be the only country subject to tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean

As nations meet in Colombia to confront species and ecosystem loss, the onus is on the global north to put science and collaboration at the heart of the issue. Angela McLean is chief scientific ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

NWSL playoffs begin as four teams separate themselves from the pack; Messi and Miami at risk on Saturday

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Kylian Mbappe's bad week, NWSL goes global and more

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Here's how much Kamala Harris is worth — it isn't just from politics

Beyond her decades in politics, the vice president's earnings include book royalties and investments.

Startup Wonder Buys Grubhub From Just Eat Takeaway for $650 Million

The European parent company of the popular food delivery app company had sought to leave the U.S. market since 2022.

Business - Inc. - 19 hours ago

Two giant pandas from China arrive at the National Zoo

A pair of giant pandas from China arrived in Washington to begin their 10-year residence in the nation’s capital. The pandas are meant to increase diplomacy between the U.S. and China.

Giant Pandas From China Return to National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

A motorcade through the capital revived “panda diplomacy” between Washington and Beijing for the first time in nearly a year.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Two giant pandas arrive at National Zoo from China

Two giant pandas arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington after making the trip. Bao Li, a 3-year-old male, and Qing Bao, a 3-year-old female will now begin a 10-year residence in ...

WATCH: Giant pandas from China arrive at the National Zoo in DC

Two giant pandas from China arrived in D.C. on Tuesday and were transferred to their new home at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Pandas from China seen exploring new home at DC Zoo

Bao Li and Qing Bao travelled nearly 9,000 miles to the US as the 'panda diplomacy' between both countries resumes.

Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan

Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation

World - ABC News - October 16

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Might Be The Next Big Soulslike To Come From China

During this week's Xbox Partner Preview, 505 Games revealed the first extended look at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, a Soulslike game that is already drawing comparisons to Black Myth: Wukong . The ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17