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DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse
Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.Wired - 5d -
‘Wherever I looked I saw collapsed buildings’: Myanmar quake rescuers and medics struggle with size of task
After two days there are still not enough teams to find bodies or sufficient equipment to sift through the debris. The scale of devastation in central Myanmar is unlike anything rescue workers or ...The Guardian - 3d -
As Rescuers Work at Collapsed Bangkok Building, Those Who Found Love There Await News
The Bangkok building razed by Friday’s quake employed men and women who had found love at work. Despite glimmers of hope, many were still beneath the rubble.The New York Times - 2d -
Maryland basketball's collapse continues: Two 'Crab Five' stars hit transfer portal after Kevin Willard exits
Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Rodney Rice were reliable scorers for the TerpsCBS Sports - 2d -
Nikola Jokic classily defended Russell Westbrook after his last-minute collapse against the Timberwolves
Nikola Jokic simply refused to throw Russell Westbrook under the bus.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Apple and Google app stores host VPNs linked to sanctions-hit Chinese group
New findings reveal free ‘private browsing’ apps popular with US users have ties to blacklisted Qihoo 360Financial Times - 1d -
'I didn't feel able to come forward' - Chinese victims tell BBC about serial rapist
Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised.BBC News - 1d -
Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island
China’s military held live-fire drills on Wednesday in the East China Sea in an escalation of exercises around Taiwan, but Taiwan said none took place nearby.NBC News - 21h -
Trump tariffs anxiety hits peak in global economy as Chinese freight market crashes to two-decade low
President Trump's so-called 'liberation day' will reveal new tariffs on trading partners. Inside the supply chain, importers have been preparing for months.CNBC - 10h -
De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2
The announcement, which came alongside a set of sweeping new tariffs, gives customs officials, retailers and logistics companies a month to prepare.CNBC - 6h -
De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order shutting the de minimis trade loophole, effective May 2.NBC News - 5h -
A Symbol of Mandalay’s Rapid Growth Comes Crashing Down in Earthquake
The collapse of the Sky Villa complex in the Myanmar city of Mandalay buried an unknown number of people amid the earthquake on Friday that killed more than 2,700.The New York Times - 1d -
Parents of football player who died last year file wrongful death suit against Bucknell
Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr. was an 18-year-old freshman when he died last July, two days after collapsing during football practice.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America
Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.The New York Times - 5d -
British Steel’s auditors warn of ‘material uncertainty’ as it battles to survive
Company had £736mn of debt at end of 2023, much of it from entities controlled by its Chinese parent JingyeFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump Says TikTok Deal Will Be Secured Before Saturday Deadline
The video-sharing app has an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or otherwise face a national ban.Inc. - 2d -
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea
Chinese military extended into second day a joint exercise involving its army, navy and rocket forces near the coast of Taiwan.CNBC - 1d -
Samsung turns to China to prop up ailing chip business
Deals with Chinese tech giant Baidu come as South Korean giant loses ground in US and navigates Washington’s curbsFinancial Times - 7h -
DeepSeek AI excitement spills over to Hong Kong's IPO market
Chinese companies are jumping at a window of opportunity to go public in Hong Kong as global investors start to return to the region.CNBC - 6h -
Myanmar healthcare facilities overwhelmed, WHO says, and scale of earthquake deaths and injuries ‘not fully understood’ – live
World Health Organization issues flash appeal for $8m of emergency support amid frantic search for survivors. AFP has spoken to relatives anxiously waiting at the site of a collapsed building in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott: "No party conversation should be involved" in bridge recovery
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tells "Face the Nation" that as his city seeks federal assistance to rebuild after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, "no party conversation should be involved."CBS News - 2d -
3/31: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," as cleanup is underway after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Ed O'Keefe speaks to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Transportation Secretary Pete ...CBS News - 2d -
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 31, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation," as cleanup is underway after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Ed O'Keefe speaks to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Transportation Secretary Pete ...CBS News - 2d -
Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok
The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.The New York Times - 5d -
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.CNBC - 3d -
Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 3d -
Why China Is Wary of a Trump-Xi Summit
It could take months for agreement on a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, as Chinese officials seek a scripted encounter.The New York Times - 3d -
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'
The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in what it said was a “stern warning” to pro-independence forces on the Beijing-claimed island.NBC News - 2d -
An unexplained death, ‘abuse and slavery’: Indonesian fishers reveal life on long haul vessels
The death of a crew member on a Chinese-owned trawler in the Indian Ocean illustrates the lack of accountability in the seafood industry, say advocates. Ricky* was one of the first to see his ...The Guardian - 2d -
TikTok creators, partners remain optimistic ahead of app’s second ban deadline
As TikTok nears another ban deadline, creators and firms say they believe the Chinese-owned app will remain in the U.S. They are, however, hedging their bets.CNBC - 1d -
SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time
Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.The New York Times - 1d -
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."CBS News - 1d -
Hong Kong Surfers Turn ‘Nothing Into Something’
The scene in the Chinese territory is concentrated at a few beaches with inconsistent swell. One intrepid surfer says it’s all about “turning nothing into something.”The New York Times - 5h -
Myanmar Military Declares Temporary Truce After Earthquake
It was unclear whether the cease-fire would be honored. It came a day after soldiers fired at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy, and amid multiple airstrikes.The New York Times - 6h -
TikTok Ads Portray App as Force for Good as US Ban Looms
The popular video app, which could be banned in the United States next month if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner, is portraying itself as a savior of Americans and a champion of small ...The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Inside Maye Musk’s Cozy Relationship With China
As Elon Musk continues to expand his political power in the US, his mother has repeatedly traveled to China to speak at events, model for Chinese brands, and promote Tesla.Wired - 6d -
Hong Kong painter draws inspiration from city's recent history in works at Art Basel
At Hong Kong’s Art Basel, painter Chow Chun-fai’s new works transport viewers back to the night in 1997 when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule, displayed in the very exhibition ...ABC News - 6d
