Western North Carolina high schools are buzzing after a week of exciting sports. Students and fans alike can now vote for the top female athlete who delivered an outstanding performance last week. The voting deadline is Thursday noon. The winner of last week’s spot was Lilly Lossiah from Cherokee,
China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, had a chat with his Afghan counterpart, Amir Khan Muttaqi, over the phone. He suggested that Afghanistan and Pakistan should sort out their issues by talking, not fighting. Wang advised both sides to stay calm and meet face-to-face soon to stop the fighting and tal
China hit a 5 % growth target in 2025, but the headline numbers hide deeper worries. A housing slump and trade friction with the United States add to a problem that may be harder to solve: young people’s faith in their future. Many millennials and Gen Zers are trading down on everything—from fash
Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b
China is turning its focus toward cutting‑edge science to stay ahead of the United States. The country’s leader has set a five‑year plan that pushes investment into fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum chips, new energy sources and next‑generation communications. These areas are see
China held back for hours after U. S. and Israel struck Iran, then voiced concern and urged a pause in fighting. The next day its foreign minister called the attacks “unacceptable” and pushed for more dialogue. China has a pattern of condemning force while staying out of direct action. It kee
China’s foreign minister said that the recent strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran should end immediately. He told his Israeli counterpart that using force rarely solves problems; it often creates new ones and leaves lasting damage. The real power of a military lies in keeping peace, not
China is shaking things up with its digital yuan, adding interest to red envelopes for the Lunar New Year. This move is part of a bigger plan to boost spending and encourage people to use the digital currency more. The digital yuan is now treated like a bank deposit, which means users can earn inter
China's tech scene is booming, and investors are taking notice. Three ETFs stand out: TCHI, CQQQ, and KWEB. Each offers a unique way to invest in China's tech future. TCHI is a solid choice. It follows the MSCI China Technology All Shares Index. This ETF covers a broad range of tech areas. From sof
Western Oregon, including Eugene and Springfield, might see a rare snow event next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a forecast that includes the possibility of freezing temperatures and light snowfall from February 16 to February 18. This weather pattern is expected to bring a mix
