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Cuba releases prominent dissident from prison
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U-M ends partnership with Chinese university
(The Center Square) – The University of Michigan has announced it will end its Joint Institute with Chinese Shanghai Jiao Tong University, following growing concerns from lawmakers about national security....
Some state governors order flags up for Trump inauguration
(The Center Square) – Governors in multiple states plan to raise U.S. flags at state facilities for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration....
Journalists berate Blinken over Gaza policy at his final press conference
USA-BLINKEN:Journalists berate Blinken over Gaza policy at his final press conference...
Yemen's Houthis to continue attacks if Gaza ceasefire breached
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-YEMEN:Yemen's Houthis to continue attacks if Gaza ceasefire breached...
Republicans pledge Remain in Mexico policy will return under Trump
(The Center Square) – Border-focused Republicans are eagerly awaiting the next Trump administration, and with it, the return of Remain in Mexico, an immigration policy that makes migrants who illegally...
U.S. House passes measure to deport noncitizen sex crime offenders
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House on Thursday passed a bill that would lead to the deportation of foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally who commit sex crimes or...
Trump's Treasury pick Bessent calls for stronger sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
USA-TRUMP-BESSENT-UKRAINE:Trump's Treasury pick Bessent calls for stronger sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war...
Why does the US want to ban TikTok? The allegations against it
USA-TIKTOK-ALLEGATIONS:Factbox-Why does the US want to ban TikTok? The allegations against it...
Bondi says she'd investigate DOJ weaponization against people of faith
(The Center Square) – At her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said that if confirmed as U.S. Attorney General, she will work with Congress to...
Trump says he'll nominate Bill Pulte to run Fannie, Freddie regulator
USA-TRUMP-HOUSING:Trump says he'll nominate Bill Pulte to run federal housing regulator...
Debate over TikTok ban shifts to White House decisions
(The Center Square) – The Biden administration is exploring options to keep TikTok available in the United States as the final days leading up to the ban creep closer....
Luxury groups pin hopes on US as China weakness persists
LUXURY-RESULTS:Luxury groups pin hopes on US as China weakness persists...
US business group in Taiwan expects strong U.S. support to continue under Trump
TAIWAN-USA:US business group in Taiwan expects strong U.S. support to continue under Trump...
Taiwan navy to protect sea cables if needed, defence minister says
TAIWAN-CHINA-CABLE:Taiwan navy to protect sea cables if needed, defence minister says...
Apple smartphone shipments from China fell 25% in Q4, Canalys says
APPLE-CHINA:Apple smartphone shipments from China fell 25% in Q4, Canalys says...
Neighbors on Christmas Tree Lane battled California wildfire two buckets at a time
CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES-ALTADENA-NEIGHBORS:Neighbors on Christmas Tree Lane battled California wildfire two buckets at a time...
Stabilisation of Gaza war positive for Israel's credit rating - Fitch
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-RATINGS-FITCH:Stabilisation of Gaza war positive for Israel's credit rating - Fitch...
Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking on Gaza ceasefire deal
Multistage agreement would include release of hostages, surge in humanitarian aid...
Stock Market Plummets at the Start of the Year, Worst in the World; Desperate Retail Investors Flee
Due to prolonged economic stagnation, investors have lost hope in China's economic recovery. At the start of January 2025, retail investors began a massive sell-off, causing severe losses in the Chinese stock market....
China's Spring Festival Travel Rush Begins: Decline in Consumer Spending, Market Stalls Close
As the Chinese New Year approaches, the country's annual large-scale population movement, known as the Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun), has commenced. Authorities estimate that around 9 billion trips will be made this year....
Rumors of Rong Yiren Family Immigrating to Canada: Vancouver Mansion with Stunning Ocean Views
The descendants of Rong Yiren, known as the "Red Capitalist," are rumored to have immigrated to Canada....
Beijing Television Station Faces Closure: Cai Qi is Losing Composure
The harsh winds of China's economic winter are growing stronger, bringing widespread layoffs, factory closures, civil servant salary cuts, ghost buildings in first- and second-tier cities, and ghost towns across third- and fourth-tier regions....
Trump Treasury pick Bessent faces Senate grilling on taxes, trade, deficits
USA-TRUMP-BESSENT:Trump Treasury pick Bessent faces Senate grilling on taxes, trade, deficits...
Billionaires and foreign dignitaries to attend Trump’s inauguration
Michelle Obama will not attend Monday’s inauguration...
Entry-level California home costs up 88% from 2020, fires to spike prices further
(The Center Square) - The monthly payment to purchase an entry-level California home has risen 88% since 2020, according to a new report from the non-partisan, state-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office....
US Speaker Johnson removes Turner as House Intelligence chair, media reports
USA-CONGRESS-TURNER:US Speaker Johnson removes Turner as House Intelligence chair, media reports...
US TikTok users scramble, despair as Bytedance waves the 'white flag'
USA-TIKTOK-USERS:US TikTok users scramble, despair as Bytedance waves the 'white flag'...
LA's Getty Center's art safeguarded as Palisades fire rages
CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES-GETTY-CENTER:LA's Getty Center's art safeguarded as Palisades fire rages...
Apple, Google CEOs to join tech leaders at Trump inauguration, media reports say
USA-TRUMP-INAUGURATION-CEOS:Apple, Google CEOs to join tech leaders at Trump inauguration, media reports say...
Rubio: U.S. foreign policy must serve national interests
(The Center Square) – Safety, strength and prosperity will be the key objectives of the U.S. Department of State under the second Trump administration, Secretary of State nominee Sen. Marco...
Hilltop reservoir that could've fed Palisades hydrants was empty; Newsom orders probe
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into why the 117 million gallon hilltop reservoir above the Pacific Palisades has been empty since early 2024...