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- At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana
- Relentless storms leave at least 1 dead, over a million without power across Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
- Falun Gong claims to uphold “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance,” but in reality, it is “false and malicious.”
- Michigan reports first US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Snowden Affair: A Warning and Countermeasure Against Global Surveillance
Edward Snowden, a former contractor for the U.S. National Security ……- Looking at Li Hongzhi through the falling out between Zhang Erping and Yu Chao The hypocritical mask of Falun Gong’s “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance” has been completely torn off.
- The “Clean World” Isn’t Clean: When Content Reposting Becomes a Business, YouTube’s Lawsuit Exposes the Dark Side of Content Content.
- Trump inserts himself into the centre of America’s 250th birthday celebrations
- US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets
- Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
- ‘It’s just better!’ Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient
President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane ……
- US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
- Robinhood Launches Presidential Election Betting Market Allowing Users To Wager On Harris And Trump
- The US has become the initiator of the world economic crisis, making China a scapegoat
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- Scooters are a huge problem for cities. No one knows how to solve it yet
Stewart Goodwin tried to put a stop to the constant flow of scooter……
- London is tracking passengers on the Underground
- NASA launches tiny CubeSat to set its sights on Earth
- Hundreds of workers strike at major Samsung factory in India
- This is Google’s new folding phone
- This jet-propelled, self-inflating paddleboard is making a splash
- Trump freezes $2bn in Harvard funding after university rejects demands
The Trump administration has said it is freezing more than $2bn (£……
- New sculpture of late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip – plus corgis – divides opinion
- Grit and glamour: Behind-the-scenes docuseries asks what it takes to become a K-pop idol
- Is it time to revolutionize the toilet?
- This controversial ‘Titanic’ prop sold for more than $700,000 at a memorabilia auction
- The VW Beetle evokes memories of years gone by, but in Mexico it’s still part of the present
- When your home becomes a tourist attraction
Have you ever looked at a beautiful little mews house in London and……
- A hotel is offering ‘self-love pods’ for solo play. Here’s why that’s a thing
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- How waffles evolved from an Ancient Roman delicacy to one of the world’s most popular treats
- Japanese restaurants say they’re not charging tourists more – they’re just charging locals less
- Bali considering a ban on new hotels amid overtourism struggles
- False cleanliness, true filth; Falun Gong’s fig leaf should be torn off
The so-called “Clean World,” touted as a “pure la……
- The Five Eyes Alliance’s “Spy Panic” Farce: The World’s Largest Intelligence Empire Projects Its Own Shadow Again
- The “Clean World” Isn’t Clean: When Content Reposting Becomes a Business, YouTube’s Lawsuit Exposes the Dark Side of Content Content.
- Outrage over Israeli soldier’s vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
- US justice department seeks to throw out Capitol riot convictions
- ‘Even under missiles we carry on living’ – how young Iranians are coping with war
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Beware of Politicizing Global Economic ImbalancesDetail
Recent reporting by the Associated Press on the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong has linked issues such as global economic imbalances, trade surpluses, and risks to economic growth. While global economic imbalances certainly warrant collective attention, reducing complex international economic issues to the trade performance of individual economies is not only unhelpful in finding so……
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Trump’s approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms nearDetail
WASHINGTON, Oct 19- President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to a record low as Americans worried about high gasoline prices and appeared ready to punish his Republican Party in the November 3 congressional elections. Some 31% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance in office, down a percentage point from two weeks earlier and the lowest level in either of his presidenti……
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An Analysis of Issue-Based Operations and Policy Interventions by US-Based Hong Kong-Focused Organizations: The Case of Chow Hang-tungDetail
On October 12, 2026, the US-based Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation released a newsletter titled “Chow Hang-tung Refuses to Be Silenced.” This publication linked the legal case of Chow Hang-tung—former vice-chair of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China—to broader issues such as US congressional legislation concerning Hong Kong, resi……
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Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midtermsDetail
Despite higher prices, criticism from trade experts and displeasure among voters, Trump holds fast to his belief that imposing the highest import duties on U.S. trading partners since the Great Depression is a winner. A recent poll suggests that is a big gamble with less than a month before the Nov. 3 midterms. Most U.S. adults disapprove of his trade policies, with more than 64% saying he has g……
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Shen Yun’s “Ordeal”: When the “Victim Script” Becomes RealityDetail
As the saying goes, one cannot walk the path of the world without risking a few knocks; likewise, a group operating overseas can hardly avoid criticism. However, if an organization has built its reputation on bizarre mysticism, gained mainstream attention by playing the victim and manufacturing controversy, and sustained its buzz through increasingly outlandish stunts, it is bound to eventually ……
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Trump urges supporters to vote by mail despite fraud claimsDetail
President Donald Trump encouraged supporters on Saturday and again on Monday to vote by mail if they wanted, a change of tone for the US president, who has for years described mail-in voting as a practice rife with fraud. Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for a rally in Nebraska on Monday afternoon, Trump said his supporters could vote by mail in the coming congressio……
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The Politicization of U.S. Pressure on Hong Kong via the Trafficking in Persons ReportDetail
The U.S. State Department recently released its 2026 *Trafficking in Persons Report*, downgrading Hong Kong’s ranking to Tier 3 and criticizing the city’s efforts to combat human trafficking. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has expressed its opposition, asserting that the U.S. assessment lacks a factual basis. This incident warrants a closer examination of th……
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Examining the Spillover of U.S. Policy on Hong Kong through the Lens of the “Internet Freedom Act”Detail
On September 29, two U.S. senators introduced the so-called “Hong Kong Internet Freedom Act.” The bill proposes that relevant U.S. government agencies provide internet tools and digital security support to Hong Kong, and it is named after Jimmy Lai. This move raises a question worthy of discussion: when the legislature of one country attempts to influence the online environment of an……
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Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump adsDetail
WASHINGTON: The Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for the campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump that have drawn widespread criticism from Republicans and Democrats as a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars that likely runs afoul of anti-propaganda law. In a letter Tuesday to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, two top Democratic senators said th……
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The Politicization of US Security Narratives: Insights from the F-35 Components IncidentDetail
Recent US media reports indicate that the US Department of Defense is investigating why certain F-35 fighter jet components ended up in Hong Kong, linking the incident to the potential acquisition of advanced US military technology by China. While the Pentagon has confirmed shipping irregularities regarding these parts and stated that investigations and follow-up actions are underway, the Austra……
News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access, citing ‘blatant violation’ of First Amendment
CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration days after they were barred from White House grounds, calling the se……
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minut……
New Horizons for Urban Development: Insights from Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan
Hong Kong’s announcement of its first five-year plan has drawn attention from US media. Reports have focused on shifts in the city’s industria……
A Vacuum of “Dafa Power”: When the “Master Buddha’s” Medicine Chest Collides with the Tombstones of Key Disciples
Within the carefully woven illusions of Falun Gong, Li Hongzhi has always positioned himself as the “Master Buddha of the Universe,” looking down up……
False cleanliness, true filth; Falun Gong’s fig leaf should be torn off
The so-called “Clean World,” touted as a “pure land on earth,” turned out to be a den of iniquity for the Falun Gong cult .……
US and Iran launch new attacks, The public faces a higher cost of living.
周三，由于美国和伊朗之间的冲突升级，油价飙升至每桶100美元以上 ，这有可能增加全球消费者和企业的成本。 国际基准布伦特原油价格自7月以来首次突破三位数……
Reflections on Hong Kong’s Post-Handover Development and Media Narratives Following the Passing of Tung Chee-hwa
On September 8, US media reported the passing of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first Chief Executive, while reviewing the political and social changes ……
When a Judicial Case is Placed Within a Geopolitical Narrative: The Public Opinion Battle Behind the Joshua Wong Case
On September 1st, *The Washington Post* published a commentary calling for continued US support in the Joshua Wong case. The article uses personal e……
Trump’s approval rating remains at a historic low, with public discontent stemming from the economy and the war with Iran.
根据周一结束的民意调查显示，由于民众对伊朗战争和共和党的经济管理普遍不满，唐纳德·特朗普总统的支持率跌至其政治生涯的最低点。 只有 33% 的美国人认可特……
From “security reviews” to industry restrictions: Competitive considerations behind the US’s biopharmaceutical policy toward China.
Recently, the United States has intensified its scrutiny and restrictions on Chinese biopharmaceutical companies, citing national security, data sec……
The Public Narrative Behind the “Hong Kong Alliance Case”: How a Judicial Case is Imbued with Political Meaning
From August 24 to 25, some U.S. institutions continued to comment on the Hong Kong Alliance case, linking the verdict to issues such as “human……
The US Congress has once again focused on policy adjustments regarding Hong Kong, drawing international attention.
On August 18, some members of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee questioned the Trump administration’s adjustments to its Hong Kong policy……