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HONG KONG — Mere minutes after Donald Trump was whisked away from his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, following an assassination attempt Saturday, printing machines on the other side of the world were already churning out T-shirts bearing the image of the former president with his ear bloodied and his fist held high.

Trump T-shirts that flooded Chinese retail sites after the shooting have disappeared

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"I think Trump's tenure has shown that fears of abandonment or ignorance of politics in Asia is overblown," one academic told Business Insider.

Asia is preparing for a rogue US if Trump and Vance win the election, security and foreign policy experts say

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BEIJING (Reuters) - A decision by the Trump administration to sanction China’s Xiaomi Corp in early 2021 was the catalyst for the company’s decision to build its first electric car, CEO Lei Jun said on Friday. Best known for its smartphones and home appliances, Xiaomi entered China’s crowded EV market this year, part of its strategy to diversify its product portfolio.

Trump sanctions prompted China Xiaomi’s EV entry, CEO says

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The US needs to readjust its approach to China or risk deep and unnecessary fallout between the world's two biggest economies, Yale economist Stephen Roach said. The former Morgan Stanley China chairman blasted each country's mounting antagonism on Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, sharing dim views on rising trade barriers. While...

Slamming China with tariffs is a mistake, and the US can do one big thing to support key industries, Yale economist says

SALMON-CHALLIS NATIONAL FOREST, Idaho (Reuters) - The only U.S. cobalt mine sits fallow in the northern Idaho woods, a mothballed hunk of steel and dirt that is too expensive for its owner to operate because Chinese rivals have flooded global markets with cheap supplies of the bluish metal used in electric vehicle batteries and electronics.

Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals

Hollywood was quick to react to the news that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Barbra Streisand, a Democratic supporter, wrote Sunday on X that “we should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.” While many paid tribute to Biden’s presidency, others wondered about the future.

Hollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the presidential race

Local media reported that while Japanese authorities believe the ship made a mistake, its captain is still being questioned for the 20-minute incident.

Japan is scrambling to explain why its naval destroyer pushed into Chinese waters where Beijing was conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan

CNN’s Jeff Zeleny breaks down the potential candidates to join Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate.

Who Harris may pick as VP candidate, according to CNN reporter

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's biggest steelmaker, Nippon Steel Corp., has hired former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to help with its effort to acquire U.S. Steel, the Japanese company said on Saturday.

Nippon Steel hires Mike Pompeo to advise on U.S. Steel deal

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Former President Donald Trump swiftly reacted to President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election, saying his former opponent was "not fit to run."

Donald Trump reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 election

KYIV, Ukraine -- A Ukrainian former lawmaker best known for her crusade to promote the Ukrainian language has died after being shot in the street by an unknown assailant. Iryna Farion, 60, initially survived the assault in the western city of Lviv on Friday, but later died from her wounds in a hospital. A manhunt is currently underway for her attacker, who fled from the scene. Ukrainian officials said an investigation is being carried out and that the attack is being treated as an assassination.

At least 6 dead and thousands without power as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine

He spoke on ABC's "This Week" before Biden said he was stepping aside.

Replacing Biden on ticket 'unlawful' in some states, Johnson claims. Experts disagree

Everyday items left inside hot cars could pose significant danger.

These common items could pose a danger when left in hot cars

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The brush fire began in the San Gabriel Mountains in northern Los Angeles County near East Fork and Glendora Mountain roads Friday, officials said.

2 infants injured, evacuations underway in fast-moving California brush fire

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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Big news hitting the grocery scene: Stop & Shop is set to close 32 of its stores in five states. This move is a major shake-up for local communities across the Northeast. Here’s where the closures are happening:

A big-name grocery store is shutting down over 30 locations in five states

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Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

BERLIN -- A man died after being struck by lightning near the summit of Germany's highest peak, police said Monday. The 18-year-old German resident was one of a group of three young men who took the mountain railway up the Zugspitze late Sunday afternoon and then continued to the summit, which is a climb of about 80 meters (260 feet) from a terrace used by many visitors.

Man dies after being struck by lightning on Germany's highest peak

Kenosha, WI

The assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump is reopening a wound for the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, as residents continue to heal from the turmoil.

4 years after Kyle Rittenhouse shooting, Kenosha reflects on unity and moving on

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Stock market today: Global shares are mixed after Biden withdraws from the 2024 race

European markets opened with gains Monday after President Joe Biden exited the 2024 race, while Asian shares mostly fell. Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024...

Stock market today: Global shares are mixed after Biden withdraws from the 2024 race

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