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As Beijing Threatens, Taiwan Looks Nervously at Trump
The president-elect pressed Taiwan during his campaign to spend significantly more to defend against the growing threat of attack by China. Some in Taiwan say it can’t afford to spend what Donald ...World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
China’s solar stranglehold and Taiwan’s AI aims
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesWorld - Financial Times - 16 hours ago -
The destruction of Chimney Rock: A small mountain town grapples with its future
Flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene left the North Carolina mountain village of Chimney Rock unrecognizable. NBC News recently spent the day with Mayor Peter O’Leary to see how the tourist ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
In Beirut, a photographer's frozen moments slow down time and allow the contemplation of destruction
We watch video after video, consuming the world on our handheld devices in bites of two minutes, one minute, 30 seconds, 15. We turn to moving pictures — “film” — because it comes the closest to ...Tech - ABC News - October 27 -
Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties
A stream of refugees fleeing Lebanon to Syria have been crossing a narrow makeshift bridge in the Qusair area of Syria’s Homs province since the official border crossing was put out of commission ...World - ABC News - October 27 -
Video shows crushed cars, destruction after Spain floods that killed dozens
Officials say at least 150 people died in floods that slammed Spain's Valencia region, where search and rescue operations continue. The destruction is immense and the death toll is expected to ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Destructive Israeli Raid in West Bank Kills 5, Palestinians Say
The Israeli military said its soldiers had engaged in close combat in the Nur Shams area of the occupied territory.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos
Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
In an era of environmental crises, women closest to the destruction must be heard | Omaira Bolaños
My mother showed me the importance of Indigenous and Afro-descendant women in protecting the natural world. Yet they continue to face barriers and discrimination in their work. I learned about the ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
This year has been masterclass in human destruction, UN chief tells Cop29
António Guterres says global heating is super-charging disasters, and Cop hears warning of ‘inflation on steroids’. This year has been “a masterclass in human destruction”, the UN secretary general ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen 5 years after destructive fire
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris’ centuries-old landmark, is preparing for a grand reopening five years after a massive fire nearly destroyed it. The choir’s 80 members, made up of craftspeople and ...Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
The perfect storm for European automakers
Volkswagen and its EU rivals have allowed China to steal a march in EVsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
A chaotic love storm
Smoky rays of blue light and hot fire mix to create an enchanting prelude to a musical.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
We will be living in Trumpland for decades
The protectionism that Trump brought back into fashion now has a momentum of its ownWorld - Financial Times - November 2