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Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing ‘good cause.’ Is that constitutional?
How will Democrats in Congress deal with the DSA-affiliated candidates likely to join their ranks in the new year? There are lessons from the tea party’s challenge to traditional GOP values.
Utilities face a dilemma: How to deliver power through dry, windy regions without accidentally starting a catastrophic fire.
The psychedelic treatment is moving through the FDA clinical trial process in Colorado and elsewhere.
Environmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they’ve migrated.
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AustraliaAsiaAustralasiaVandal demands peanut butter sandwich to end Australian bridge stand-offPolice believe the bridge climber is the serial vandal responsible for the Pam the Bird gra...
Hong Kong economyHong KongHong Kong EconomySCMP’s China Conference to debut in Astana this SeptemberEsteemed China Conference series in Kazakh capital will highlight opportunities in fast...
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After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup lossFolarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on...
New ZealandAsiaAustralasiaBargain homes are to be had in New Zealand but here’s the catch: floodsIn Auckland, where thousands of properties were swamped in 2023, buying a home in a flood-...
China’s private sectorTechChina records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boomThe pace is the fastest since 2021 though momentum for some start-ups remains uncertai...
MalaysiaAsiaAustralasiaAustralia’s Lynas partners South Korea’s JS Link for Malaysian magnet factoryThe factory in Kuantan, which can produce 3,000 tonnes of magnets per annum, is expecte...
Mitch McConnell’s daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalizationSenate Republicans say McConnell remains ‘dialed into’ happenings in Congress, though the Kentu...
Hong Kong weatherHong KongHealth & EnvironmentSerious flooding risk in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long under amber rainstorm warningForecaster also reminds residents in the northern New Territories...
Gold in Hong KongBusinessMarketsDevelopingHong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement systemAnnouncement made by Chief Executive John Lee at Hong Kong FIC & Bond...
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Philadelphia cops died of brain cancer caused by toxic chemicals at their headquarters, lawsuit saysRadium was heavily used at the site decades ago to paint glowing military watch faces and equipment,...
North KoreaThis Week in AsiaPoliticsNorth Korea makes play for spot in China-Russia drills with missile testPyongyang’s new cruise-missile destroyers are built to project power far beyond...
Middle EastWorldMiddle EastLebanon says Israeli strike on south kills 4, including 3 womenIsrael said it struck a car after identifying ‘4 suspects’ who posed a threat near the area its f...