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TikTok Got a Reprieve, but Americans and Chinese Are Still on RedNote

The Chinese social media app, popular in the United States a week after being flooded by TikTok users, has added language translation features.

The New York Times - 1h

Sources: Saudi still chasing Vinícius Júnior move

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) are continuing to work on a transfer deal for Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - 7h

TikTok, RedNote and the Crushed Promise of the Chinese Internet

China’s internet companies and their hard-working, resourceful professionals make world-class products, in spite of censorship and malign neglect by Beijing.

The New York Times - 21h

Netanyahu: Hamas still to hand over hostage list

Yahoo News - 2d

Dozens still missing in Southern California wildfires

Officials in Southern California are searching for more than 30 people still missing after the wildfires that have killed at least 27. More than 80,000 remain evacuated. The CEO of the local ...

NBC News - 3d

Should the Celtics still be NBA championship betting favorites?

The Celtics, Thunder and Cavaliers are the NBA's best teams, but which one should you bet on to win it all?

ESPN - 3d

Inside RedNote, the Chinese app that spurned TikTokers are flocking to

With the surge in international interest, RedNote is now offering many Americans a glimpse at online culture in China.

NBC News - 3d

GitHub’s Deepfake Porn Crackdown Still Isn’t Working

Over a dozen programs used by creators of nonconsensual explicit images have evaded detection on the developer platform, WIRED has found.

Wired - 4d

Inflation: still quite annoying

The direction of travel remains mostly sideways

Financial Times - 4d

Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand

The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism.

The New York Times - 5d

The Grammys are still happening, but with refocus on L.A. fires relief

The 2025 Grammys are still happening next month in L.A. with a refocus on fundraising to support wildfire relief.

CBS News - 5d

Small nuclear reactors are coming, but big is still better

SMRs, typically built in factories, could cut construction times, financing costs and many other risks of building on site

Financial Times - 5d

TikTok Users Flee to a Chinese App: 'RedNote'

Chinese users of Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, welcome Americans fleeing a feared TikTok ban.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

L.A. wildfires still largely uncontained

Nearly a week since wildfires first erupted in Los Angeles County, the scope of the disaster has become shockingly clear: At least 16 deaths, more than 12,000 homes and structures destroyed, and ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

People are still refreshing their Covid wardrobes to return to the office

Shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts to snag new clothes and shoes, with many heeding employers’ ongoing calls to bring staffers back to their desks.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Americans are still flocking to these 10 states—but not as many as before

Americans are still moving to the Sun Belt, but overall migration is slowing due to high homeownership costs.

CNBC - Jan. 11

More people in late 20s still living with parents

The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Falling Chinese bond yields signal concern with deflation

Investors expect price pressures to become entrenched in world’s second-largest economy

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Grooming still happening in Oxford, ex-investigator says

Simon Morton says perpetrators are operating in plain sight and the "guys we couldn't catch are still out there".

BBC News - Jan. 9

Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat

Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivals

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Is a 2-year CD still worth opening?

A 2-year CD can still be valuable for many savers, even at a slightly lower interest rate. Here's why.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Democrats still underestimate Trump

Despite his greatest political win, and arguably America’s greatest presidential recovery, Trump’s opponents continue to act as though his success is a fluke.

The Hill - Jan. 7

When the blizzard hits, why are we still commuting?

As Winter Storm Blair wreaks havoc across the U.S., the lack of leadership in promoting remote work is frustrating and could have saved lives, reduced economic disruption and maintained normalcy.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Pentagon Labels More Chinese Companies as Military in Nature

Tencent was added to the Defense Department’s list of “Chinese military companies,” contributing to a selloff in U.S.-listed shares of the WeChat owner.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation

Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.

BBC News - Jan. 6

'Liverpool were flustered and rattled - but still weren't beaten'

MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer explains why there is no need for Premier League leaders Liverpool to panic after their thrilling draw with Manchester United.

BBC News - Jan. 6

3 CD accounts still worth opening for 2025

CD accounts can still be valuable this year, especially if you open one of these term lengths.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Fishermen caught a Chinese spy drone just off the Philippines coast: officials

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Britain's 'oldest' barrister still loves job at 90

Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.

BBC News - Jan. 3

U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns

The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

GOP lawmakers request Yellen briefing on Chinese hackers' Treasury breach

Republican lawmakers are swiftly urging the Treasury Department to provide answers on a recent cybersecurity attack from China that infiltrated various workstations, as outlined in ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen

Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Alibaba sells stake in Chinese hypermarket operator at steep discount

Sun Art deal is ecommerce group’s second major divestment of bricks-and-mortar assets in less than a month

Financial Times - Jan. 2

BYD, Chinese EV Peers Post Record Sales for December

Chinese electric-vehicle makers have benefited from a government trade-in program in the world’s largest market for EVs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions – report

Treasury disclosed hack earlier this week, with Washington Post reporting targets were Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Research. Chinese government hackers breached the US ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Alibaba to Sell Stake in Chinese Hypermarket Operator

Alibaba Group has agreed to sell its shares in Sun Art Retail in a $1.7 billion deal, the latest divestment as part of efforts to focus on its core e-commerce business.