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Ageless classic turns to youth
China Daily
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A scene from the 1957 version of the classic Chinese play Rickshaw Boy, adapted from Lao She's work of the same title, by Beijing People's Art Theatre, directed by Mei Qian.CHINA DAILY In the heart of Beijing, on a stage steeped in decades of...
Weather modification: What it is, and why Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to prohibit it
Washington Examiner
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July 9, 2025
Weather modification, or efforts to change or control clouds and precipitation, has long been a controversial subject. Some favor the practice as part of modern agricultural technology, while others claim that it is ruining the “natural balance”...
iTech Expo 2025 opens in HCM City with over 120 booths
People's Army Newspaper
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Organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association (HCA) and partners, the event runs through July 11 under the theme “New Tech Empower iFuture,” featuring over 120 booths of domestic and international tech firms from Russia, the Republic of...
Exodus adds new small group tours for 2026
Travel Press
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July 9, 2025
Exodus Adventure Travels has revealed several new tours with departures starting in 2026, offering immersive experiences across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Backed by research and traveler feedback, Exodus’ latest lineup responds to...
Plant species last sighted in 1906 rediscovered in Chiang Rai
Bangkok Post
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July 11, 2025
Thai naming competition opens for Heterostemma brownii found in northern rainforest PUBLISHED : 11 Jul 2025 at 20:51 CHIANG RAI - A rare plant species that vanished from botanical records for over a century has been rediscovered in the rainforests...
‘Competitive edge’ seen for electronics
The Manila Times
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July 9, 2025
UNITED States President Donald Trump has targeted Asia with a fresh set of tariffs, but the Philippines could be one of several countries that could end up with a competitive edge. ING, in a research note issued on Tuesday, noted that the...
China pledges to build megaprojects despite pivot to domestic consumption
South China Morning Post
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July 9, 2025
China will continue to “scientifically” plan and build megaprojects while maintaining its “investment intensity” over the next five years, officials said – even as Beijing seeks to shift to a more consumption-driven growth model. “To further drive...
Trump delayed his tariff deadline after Treasury Secretary pleaded for more time to get deals done, report says
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
EPA’s Lee Zeldin publishes facts page debunking claims that ‘chemtrails’ alter weather
New York Post
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July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin rolled out a new facts page Thursday debunking wild claims — including from his fellow Republicans — that so-called “chemtrails” are being sprayed from aircraft to change the...
Socialism In A Designer Suit: NYC Is In For A Hard Lesson If Mamdani Is Elected
Daily Wire
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July 11, 2025
So far, Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year old who won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, is still just a candidate. But in heavily Democratic New York, the Republican, radio host Curtis Sliwa, has little chance of winning. A recent poll...
Côn Đảo releases thousands of baby turtles to sea
Vietnam News Agency
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HCM CITY — Nearly 4,500 baby turtles were released into the ocean in the first half of 2025 as part of Côn Đảo National Park’s long-running conservation efforts. Recognised as Việt Nam’s most important sea turtle nesting site, the park located in...
EqualOcean Weekly Hotspots Series (7/6-7/11)
EqualOcean
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Overview 1. Anker and Romoss Recall Over One Mn Power Banks 2. Trump Has Issued Tariff Threats to 14 Countries 3. Embodied Intelligence Company ROBOTERA Raises Nearly CNY 500 Mn in Series A Round 4. Global Warehouse Robot Leader Geek+ Robotics...
Movers & Shakers: Victoria’s childcare system reviewers, Jones to the OECD
The Mandarin
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July 10, 2025
DCCEEW secretary revealed, DAFF secretary takes IPAA ACT presidency, NSW appoints Safe Work commissioner, latest ambassadors get postings. Senior Executive Service Band 2 The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has...
Adapting Vulnerable Communities to Urban Heat Challenges
Bioengineer.org
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July 2, 2025
In the escalating battle against climate change, urban environments face a particularly fierce adversary: the intensifying urban heat island (UHI) effect. As cities expand and densify, they inadvertently create localized hotspots where...
The parliament in my mind: Overthinking
Sabah
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July 11, 2025
The human mind is not obedient – especially not mine. My mind is anything but calm. It's like a parliament in session, with every thought claiming a seat, all talking at once, and none listening. I am both the president and the opposition. There's...
A Case Report of Taenia saginata Infection and Literature Review
Dove Medical Press
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July 10, 2025
Introduction The global prevalence of parasitic infections has markedly declined with advancements in public health systems and improved hygiene practices.1,2 However, T. saginata infection, a zoonotic disease, remains a significant concern, with...
“Stitching the Story”: New exhibit at Arts + Lit Lab celebrates artistry, resilience, and lived experience of local Hmong artists
Madison365 - Wisconsin
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A new exhibit at the Arts + Literature Laboratory will bring the works of eight local Hmong artists who express their experiences with displacement, adaptation and healing. Stitching the Story: Capturing Heart and Resilience through the Story...
Trump plans 35% tariff for Canada. Here are the other countries that received tariff letters
Richmond Times Dispatch - Virginia
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said in a letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance....
Putnam Museum to showcase rarely seen artifacts in new open-storage exhibit
WQAD 8 - Illinois
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After 10 years of work and several million dollars, the Putnam says its capital campaign is wrapping up with the unveiling of a new 'storage exhibit.' DAVENPORT, Iowa — After nearly a decade of transformation, the Putnam Museum and Science Center...
Policy Updates | Trump announces next trade moves
Profarmer
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July 8, 2025
Trump’s trade moves... President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) that extends the effective date on the tariffs announced April 2 to Aug. 1. The tariffs initially were to take effect July 9. The brief order formalizes what Trump and...