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Drunk animals far more common than previously thought, helping explain human love of alcohol
Alcohol — and animals who love to consume it — is far more common in the natural world than scientists once believed, a new study has found. Because ethanol — the kind of alcohol that forms from ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
‘One big mess’: Fifa not fit to govern football, claims human rights group
FairSquare calls for widespread reform of governing body ‘Football is far too important to be governed this poorly’ Fifa is not fit to govern and should be the subject of widespread reform, a ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat
A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird fluHealth - ABC News - Yesterday -
Autonomous truck company Aurora delays hauling freight without human drivers until April
Autonomous truck company Aurora Innovation says it won’t start hauling freight without humans on board until April of next yearTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
Leading human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong on hunger strike in Chinese prison, family says
Xu is protesting against what he describes as inhumane treatment in prison, including lack of contact with his family. Concerns are growing about the health of Xu Zhiyong, China’s most prominent ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Europe's human rights watchdog urges Cyprus to let migrants stuck in UN buffer zone seek asylum
A senior official with Europe’s top human rights watchdog is urging the government of ethnically divided Cyprus to allow passage to nearly three dozen asylum seekers who have for months been ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Moroccan authorities detain a human rights activist who accused government of 'blackmailing' France
A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Wendell Pierce hated World Series Game 5: The 'ugliness of humanity' sent him home early
Actor Wendell Pierce says 'obnoxious people can ruin everything' as he details his experience watching — and leaving — the final game of the 2024 World Series.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday -
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A.J. Brown praises 'super human' teammate Saquon Barkley; on pace for big year despite missing three games
Brown's job is much easier with Barkley aroundSports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago -
China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan
The one-day military exercises followed a speech by Taiwan’s president last week that reaffirmed the island’s sovereignty.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader
Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.World - The New York Times - October 14 -
China starts large military drills around Taiwan
Manoeuvres come after Taiwan’s president asserted sovereignty but asked Beijing to co-operate to secure peaceWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.Business - The New York Times - October 14 -
China 'punishes' Taiwan president remarks with new drills
Beijing says the exercise involved all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Legendary buys out China's Wanda ownership stake
'Dune' production company Legendary Entertainment has bought out the stake previously owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14 -
Behind Xi Jinping's Pivot on Broad China Stimulus
A bevy of bad news prompted action from the leader—but not a full U-turn.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
China’s Wild Panda Census is Widely Regarded as Flawed
The panda census methodology is widely seen as flawed, and China keeps the data shrouded in secrecy.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
How the U.S. Is Trying to Challenge China's Cobalt Chokehold
Talks over mining company Chemaf in Congo are part of a push by the Biden administration to secure global supplies of a metal used in everything from jet fighters and drones to electric-vehicle ...World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
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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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?
Some estimates and theoriesWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
LVMH stock falls on slumping luxury sales in China
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton said a slowdown in Chinese spending had hit its third quarter salesBusiness - MarketWatch - October 16 -
To top China in biotech, support US seedbeds of innovation
Congress's ambition to break our dependence on this China-derived supply chain must be paired with an equal zeal for investing in domestic capabilities.Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
China Employs Hackers and Celebrities to Undermine Taiwan
Taiwan has accused Beijing of a wide-ranging campaign to weaken the island’s resolve.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
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McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce
The consulting firm is cutting back on state-linked clients and is working to separate its China operationsBusiness - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars backWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
China to boost lending for stalled property projects to $560bn
Beijing is trying to restore confidence in economy amid prolonged real estate slowdownBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
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China Considering Higher Tariffs on Car Imports
China said it may raise tariffs on imported internal-combustion-engine cars with large engines sizes, after the EU voted to increase import duties on China-made electric vehicles.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
China’s economy grows 4.6% in third quarter
Lowest figure in year and a half comes as Beijing steps up stimulus effortsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18
