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How long can the appalling Musk-Trump bromance go on? | Margaret Sullivan
To say the relationship is symbiotic is an understatement. Trump has the political power; Musk has endless money. Two men, two huge egos, two quests for endless amounts of power and money – joined, ...The Guardian - 12h -
Chinese films dodging censors have no place to go. Can they crack into Taiwan?
Taiwan is an ideal place for Chinese filmmakers to evade censorship. But the island democracy has its own restrictions on what Chinese films are allowed to air.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Vini can have 'glory' over money at Madrid - Carlo
Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius Junior is focused on "choosing glory" with Real Madrid over pursuing a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, ahead of Madrid's crunch Champions League tie with ...ESPN - 1d -
Why are all Champions League games taking place at same time? Why Matchday 8 will have 18 games at once
Wednesday is set to be one of the wildest in the history of the Champions League as all 36 teams play at the same timeCBS Sports - 1d -
Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek censors itself in realtime, users report
Depending on version downloaded, app approaches its answers with preamble of reasoning that it then erases. We tried out DeepSeek. It worked well, until we asked it about Tiananmen Square and ...The Guardian - 2d -
We will have to learn to live with machines that can think
The impact of artificial intelligence on productivity could be epoch-makingFinancial Times - 2d -
Can Trump and Starmer Have a Special Relationship?
Plus, the rise of a Chinese artificial intelligence firm plunges US shares.BBC News - 3d -
Chinese AI applications now have bigger aims — they're looking beyond chatbots
A slew of releases in the last week demonstrate how Chinese companies have moved quickly with AI models that compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT.CNBC - 3d -
Taiwan blacklists Chinese-owned ‘shadow fleet’ ships
Taipei’s move reflects concern Beijing could use vessels that evade international oversight against itFinancial Times - 3d -
This is how we do it: ‘Dating other men makes me realise I have a place to come back to’
Josué and Sebastián agree that seeing other people doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. In fact, it’s brought them closer How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . ...The Guardian - 5d -
Man who sailed from China to Taiwan in rubber dinghy indicted while Chinese jets surround island
A man who sailed across the Taiwan Strait from China in a rubber dinghy has been indicted for illegally entering the island, while an unusually large number of Chinese fighter jets flew through the ...ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Chinese investments in the U.S. have plummeted since Trump's first term. The trend is unlikely to reverse
Chinese companies won't likely step up investments in the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration, analysts said.CNBC - Jan. 20 -
Waltz: We are going to have ‘a Reagan moment’ with Trump, ceasefire deal
Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) said President-elect Trump will have “a Reagan moment” when he takes office as the ceasefire deal commences in the Middle East. Waltz joined CBS’ “Face the Nation” on ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
‘Animals can feel good and evil’: film puts new perspective on Ukraine war
Collection of seven shorts due out in 2025 tells story of conflict from perspective of animals. The occupying Russian soldiers paid little attention to the elderly woman shuffling through the ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
A rare, joyful U.S.-Chinese exchange is taking place as 'TikTok refugees' flock to RedNote
The arrival of American users on RedNote has brought instant online connection between Americans and Chinese even as academic and other exchanges have dampened.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
With XRP near highs ahead of Trump inauguration, can bitcoin crack a new record?
Major cryptocurrencies rallied on Friday, with bitcoin back on track toward its record high days ahead of the second inauguration of crypto-friendly President-elect Donald Trump.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, app could go dark Sunday if it remains under Chinese ownership
The Supreme Court has decided to uphold the law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if Chinese company ByteDance doesn't divest from the app. The ban could go into place on Sunday. Errol Barnett ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Column: The Oscars 'must go forward' — and will, says film academy CEO. He's right
With L.A. burning, many have called for the Oscars to be canceled. Film academy CEO Bill Kramer tells The Times that the March 2 ceremony will proceed, with 'special moments' acknowledging first ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks
A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
In a self-censoring world, telling uncomfortable truths is resistance
When people ask what the resistance to Trump will look like this time, I hope a salient feature will be individual refusals to self-censor because of a fear of the consequences.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage
Taiwanese charged with suspicion of spying on behalf of China rose by a third to 64 people last year, the island’s National Security Bureau said.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
‘Long way to go’ on gender parity in film and TV industry, Bafta chair says
Sara Putt cites lack of access and retention in an increasingly precarious industry. There is still a “long way to go” to achieve gender parity in the film and television industry, Sara Putt, the ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
TikTok's Founder Has a Formula for Everything. Can It Crack the Supreme Court?
As the Supreme Court weighs a ban on the video-sharing site, no one has more to lose than Zhang Yiming.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
'I have nothing to go back to' - reporter tells of LA fires heartbreak
Lucy Sherriff had covered fires before for the BBC - this time one reduced her own home to ash.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Chinese lenders have a massive challenge: They can't lend enough
Chinese onshore banks and funds have flocked to government bonds amid a gloomy economic outlook as hopes for meaningful policy push fade.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing
Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainlandABC News - Jan. 9 -
Trump’s Lawyers Have Assailed Jack Smith. They Could Soon Have Power to Go After Him.
The president-elect’s defense lawyers accused the special counsel of unethical and improper behavior in his prosecutions of their client. They could be in senior Justice Department roles within weeks.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump: 'We're going to try to have a policy where no windmills are being built'
President-elect Trump signaled Tuesday that he would oppose all new wind energy production in his second term in remarks to reporters. “We're going to try and have a policy where no windmills are ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Our 52 Places to Go Lists Show How Travel Has Changed Over 20 Years
When The New York Times’s 52 Places to Go list made its debut in 2005, world travelers had no smartphones, no Instagram and no Google Maps. As the list turns 20 years old, our reporter Tariro ...The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
How Automakers and Car Dealers Can Survive the Chinese EV Onslaught
We’ve seen this movie before. And it’s a lesson for all entrepreneurs about how to position your product for a changing market.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable
Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US. Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-owned vessel that is suspected ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Chinese Companies Have Sidestepped Trump’s Tariffs. They Could Do It Again.
The companies have found plenty of new channels to the U.S. market — demonstrating the potential limits of the tariffs Donald Trump has promised to impose.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Taiwan asks South Korea for help over Chinese ship after subsea cable damaged
Shunxing39 cargo vessel is heading for Pusan after Taipei suggests anchor-dragging was ‘sabotage’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
Fact or Fiction: The Phoenix Suns have nowhere to go but up
With the NBA's most expensive roster, Phoenix is 15-17 outside the Western Conference's playoff picture. Is there any hope in the Valley of the Sun?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Canceling the apocalypse? What can we learn from films set in 2025
From monsters fighting robots to a grim look at a decaying healthcare system, past movies set in this new year offer a mixed outlook on what’s to come. The year 2025: It certainly has that ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Ridley Scott is a genius film-maker who can do anything – even start a political crisis in Malta
It wouldn’t be a press tour without the Gladiator II director saying something contentious, and now he’s managed to upset big cheeses on the Mediterranean island. For a while, it looked as if ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.NBC News - Jan. 1