The A-level student who became an enemy of the Chinese state
Chloe Cheung was just a year out of school when Hong Kong police issued a million-dollar bounty for her arrest.
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Students half a grade behind pre-pandemic levels in math, reading: Study
The average student in 2024 remained nearly half a grade level behind pre-pandemic achievement in math and reading, according to a study released Tuesday. The 2025 Education Recovery Scorecard, ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
What would happen if Canada became the 51st state?
President Trump has floated the idea of Canada becoming the next state to join the Union. But how it would change the U.S. politically if that happened? CBS News chief Washington correspondent ...CBS News - 6h -
How an investment banker became Putin’s man in the room for high-level U.S. talks
As U.S. and Russian negotiators work to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, Kirill Dmitriev will be trying his best to secure the best deal for Vladimir Putin.NBC News - 12h -
California lawmaker proposes state-level 'forever chemical' limits
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish state-mandated drinking water standards for toxic "forever chemicals," amid fears that existing ...The Hill - 10h -
Struggling Chinese builder Vanke turns to state managers to ‘stop the decline’
Default of property developer so closely linked to government would be blow to economic confidenceFinancial Times - 4h -
UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state
Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats. UK-based lawyers have spoken out about being targeted by the Chinese state and ...The Guardian - 5d -
The President Is on a Mission to Destroy the ‘Enemy From Within’
It has proved to be the key mobilizing concept underpinning the MAGA movement.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Hegseth Takes Aim at Domestic Enemies as Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth has spent much of his first weeks in office focused on culture wars while saying little about America’s adversaries.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Trump: PBS, AP, CBS are 'bad,' MSNBC the 'enemy'
President Trump ripped into media outlets he says are too critical of him and referred to one leading cable network as "the enemy" during an interview Tuesday. "It's a big con job. And they are so ...The Hill - 15h
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Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him 'dictator'
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An Opening for China, Made in America
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