Beijing called for the US to lift all sanctions on Chinese goods. The commerce ministry’s demand came ahead of a White House announcement of hikes on levies on electric vehicles and other goods. Tariffs from the US and other countries are hurting the Chinese economy — JPMorgan downgraded Chinese...

China calls on the US to end sanctions

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

China’s top spy agency warned college students to be wary of “handsome men and beautiful women” who might lure them into spying for foreign entities. The WeChat notice posted Wednesday said that international intelligence operatives could take advantage of young people’s “willingness to try new things,” Reuters reported, and might offer them internships or work opportunities in exchange for access to classified and sensitive research.

China warns of spy recruitment

The currywurst was born 75 years ago this week, when a Berlin snack bar owner mixed curry powder with Worcestershire sauce and ketchup and poured it over a boiled sausage. Legend has it, she had run out of mustard. Now, Germany’s national dish is found on street corners across the capital; it even had its own museum.

Currywurst turns 75

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Where are they? Podcast

When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

A conservative American media company has fired one of the YouTubers implicated in an alleged Russian influence operation exposed by the US Department of Justice this week. “Lauren Chen was an independent contractor, whose contract has been terminated,” Blaze Media CEO Tyler Cardon said in an email to Semafor.

Blaze fires contributor linked to alleged Russian operation

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said his country’s ban on Elon Musk’s X showed that “the world is not obliged to put up with Musk’s extreme right-wing anything goes just because he is rich.” Lula’s comments to CNN come amid the billionaire’s monthslong feud with Brazilian authorities who have also threatened to revoke the license of his satellite internet provider, Starlink.

Lula defends X ban

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PAVILLION—Wes Martel’s frustrations bubbled up with ease while walking toward a penstock churning with water diverted from the Wind River. “This is all reservation land,” he said. “That’s our position. This place never should have been created.”

Federal ‘land grab’ advanced by Barrasso, Hageman angers tribes

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigned on Wednesday as part of a major government reshuffle that could see President Volodomyr Zelenskyy re-appoint half of all cabinet positions. Kuleba’s resignation is the latest in a series of high-profile departures, which also include Oleksandr Kamyshin, who oversaw weapons production, as well...

Ukraine reshuffles government in apparent bid to refocus war effort

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s latest book, The Art of Power, chronicles her two decades as the top Democrat in the House and her commanding role during the biggest political and legislative battles of the era. Join us on September 18, when Semafor’s Kadia Goba will sit with her and...

Principals Live with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi

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Uncovering Florida

Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

Gillian May

I’m a former nurse and recovering alcoholic, and I’ve been concerned by the lack of health education given to the general public about the dangers of mixing alcohol with certain medications. The common practice is to place warnings on medications that they should not be combined with alcohol. Although some doctors will provide warnings and some education, they often don’t because education takes up a lot of time in a busy healthcare environment. Plus, many doctors underestimate the ability of patients to retain education. Lastly, discussing this may prompt people to stop taking their vital medications so it becomes a risk/benefit issue.

Opinion: Why You Shouldn’t Mix These Medications With Alcohol

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Bill Gates sees malnutrition as Africa’s biggest challenge

ABUJA, Nigeria — African farmers need better seeds to solve the malnutrition challenge that causes health problems in a fifth of the continent’s population, Bill Gates...

Bill Gates sees malnutrition as Africa’s biggest challenge

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