Michael Douglas, the acclaimed actor now in his 80s, has earned the title of "legendary" through his impressive career in Hollywood and notable activism. His journey to nuclear disarmament activism began with the 1979 film, "The China Syndrome, " which eerily foreshadowed the real-life Three Mile Is
The NBA is making a comeback in China, with the Brooklyn Nets leading the charge. The team, owned by Joe Tsai, who hails from Taiwan and is the chairman of Alibaba, will face the Phoenix Suns in Macao next October. This marks the NBA's first games in China since 2019. The league's relationship with
Taiwan's President Ching-te Lai made a few calls while on a tour of the Pacific region. He was in Guam, his second stop after Hawaii and a couple of other islands. The calls were with some big shots in the U. S. Congress, including the leaders from both sides of the aisle – House Speaker Mike Johnso
Imagine having a conversation, and someone else knows who you called, when, and where. That’s exactly what happened to many Americans, all thanks to a hacking group from China. This group, known as “Salt Typhoon, ” has been stealing metadata from cellphones across the country. This includes informat
General Motors, a big US car company, just took a massive $5bn hit because of its businesses in China. This is a big deal because China used to be their largest market. They said the losses came from changes in their business plans and some restructuring. This isn't great news for GM, as it means th
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a specific game plan for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. He advised his team to hit Williams if he didn't stay out of bounds. This strategy was discussed in a team meeting before the game. Amon-Ra St. Brown, a Lions wide receiver, shared details of
In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause du
Imagine walking into your classroom one day, and suddenly, you're handed a check for $25, 000! That's exactly what happened to Ashley Davis, a math teacher at Central Intermediate School. The Milken Foundation, famous for celebrating top-notch educators, chose Ashley for her exceptional teaching and
Let's talk about China's recent move to ban exports of certain high-tech materials to the US. This decision came in response to the US adding more Chinese companies to its export control list. The materials in question are gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard stuff like diamonds. These are c
Imagine this: farmers checking crop prices on their smartphones, students attending virtual classes in remote villages, and patients consulting doctors online. This isn't a futuristic fantasy, but the reality in China's rural areas. The Chinese government has made it a priority to bring digital life
