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Tesla sues EU over tariffs on electric vehicles from China
Decision marks latest confrontation between Elon Musk and BrusselsFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
China says it's "extremely unlikely" COVID pandemic came from lab leak
China says it's "extremely unlikely" that COVID-19 came from a lab, after the CIA said it believed, though with low confidence, that it did, rather than from natural transmission.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
In China, Government Data on Drugs Blocked From Public After Backlash
Criticism over how the Chinese government buys drugs for its public health care system has ignited frustration over the quality of medicine.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
China detains suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks
Chinese authorities have detained a key suspect in human trafficking cases linked to online scam networks in MyanmarABC News - Jan. 27 -
Hong Kong prepares for influx of listings from mainland China
Bankers expect the territory to benefit from US-Chinese tensions and Beijing’s capital controlsFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
9 highlights from JD Vance's first interview since taking office
Vice President JD Vance spoke to "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in his first interview since taking office.CBS News - Jan. 26 -
Trump Says He Wants Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians From Gaza
President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s on Sunday. Most of Gaza’s two million residents have been displaced in 15 months of fighting.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
New giant pandas from China make U.S. debut
Two new giant pandas from China made their debut in Washington D.C.'s National Zoo on Friday. The bears arrived in the nation's capital in October, but spent several months acclimating before being ...CBS News - Jan. 25 -
From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern California
California's deadly wildfires could come to an end in the coming days when a weekend storm douses historically dry terrain, but the storm will come with the potential for a different problem: flash ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
China Cracks Down on Online Panda Advocacy
Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
‘Pandamonium’ as giant pandas from China make debut at DC’s National Zoo
Three-year-old bears Qing Bao and Bao Li can be seen on the zoo’s ‘giant panda cam’ after arriving in US in October. Two new giant pandas made their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Brussels pushes ‘buy European’ procurement plan
Leaked policy proposal would give government option to exclude foreign companies from public contractsFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Paul Smith takes inspiration from father's photography for Paris Fashion Week
A vibrant energy pulsed through the Paris Fashion Week air as Paul Smith unveiled his fall menswearABC News - Jan. 23 -
Evening Report — Trump floods the zone
Plus: Hegseth gets a vote; Patel gets a hearing {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Trump 2.0: First days defined by border moves, feuds PRESIDENT TRUMP IS ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
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Specialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes
The city’s traditional cafes and bistros are staking out their cultural territory in an emerging duel against highly caffeinated upstarts serving up latte art.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Huawei seeks to grab market share in AI chips from Nvidia in China
Tech giant pushes its artificial intelligence chips as hardware of choice for ‘inference’ tasksFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump presidency will help to ‘occupy Brussels’, says Orbán
Hungary PM says US leader will bolster Europe’s rightwing forces as nationalist politicians attend inauguration. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Donald Trump ’s presidency will boost ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Waltz resigns from House to take on Trump national security role
Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) resigned from the House on Monday morning, as he prepares to join President-elect Trump's Cabinet as national security adviser. Waltz's resignation was read on the House ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
The UK should take a leaf from France’s book to boost arts funding
Tax breaks for corporate sponsors can benefit the creative sector at a time of dwindling public fundsFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Israel-Hamas ceasefire just hours away from taking effect
Israelis and Palestinians are anxiously awaiting the start of the ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners which is set to begin Sunday, offering new hope to bring ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Shop shuts as Dragons' Den star takes over company
Sara Davies founded the company in 2005 and has taken over again after it entered administration.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm
Expansion of probe follows complaints from politicians in Germany ahead of election next monthFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
China benefits from ‘dragon year’ birth boost but population falls again
Policymakers respond with tax breaks and other measures as figures reveal third consecutive year of declineFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Tropical Thailand takes a break from the heat as it experiences a run of cool weather
Tropical Thailand is experiencing an unusually cool stretch of weather that forecasters say could last until mid-February, leading many residents to dig out their sweaters and cardigansABC News - Jan. 16 -
Pam Bondi takes her turn in the hot seat: From the Politics Desk
Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi faced questions about Trump and Kash Patel at her hearing, but didn't appear to lose any support from Senate Republicans.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office
Only a third of China’s trade surplus was with the United States, and only a third of the U.S. deficit was with China. That makes for tricky math for the president-elect.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
News Outlets Take Unusual Steps to Prepare for Onslaught From Trump
Media organizations are preparing for what they fear will be a legal and political onslaught from the new administration.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Republicans urge Trump nominees: Don't take the bait from Democrats
Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees to resist taking the bait from Democrats when their high-stakes confirmation hearings kick off next week, marking a ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
From iced buns to brussels sprouts: nine nutritionists on what they really eat (it may surprise you)
Is it all green juice and overnight oats, or do health experts enjoy the occasional burger or chocolate eclair? They reveal their tips and treats. What do you eat for breakfast? A savoury ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Biden takes unexpected, impromptu questions from press in final days
President Biden opted Friday to voluntarily take a host of questions from the press after delivering remarks on the day’s job report, a speech that had been put on the White House schedule last ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Supreme Court appears unlikely to block TikTok ban from taking effect
The Supreme Court heard arguments over a law that could effectively ban the social media platform TikTok in the United States. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports on what both sides argued and how ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
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US warns of risk from most of world’s online pharmacies
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative warned there’s a risk of ineffective or dangerous drugs from online pharmacies that are being illegally run. In a report released Wednesday, the office ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report
An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
The secret to meeting in Brussels
Postwar planning means the best restaurants are tucked away inside mundane buildingsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Meta Is Taking All the Wrong Lessons From X
By abandoning fact-checkers and loosening its Hateful Conduct policy, Meta has made clear the future it wants for its platforms.Wired - Jan. 8
