China’s population has declined for the third consecutive year, according to official data released on Friday. The country’s birthrate has been steadily declining, with only a slight increase in births last year, which was attributed to the auspicious Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. The decline is attributed to various factors, including an … Read more
Indian police have detained a man over the knife attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai residence. Khan was stabbed during a scuffle with an unidentified intruder early Thursday morning, leaving him seriously injured. The actor is recovering after surgery. According to a nurse who works in Khan’s home, the intruder demanded … Read more
China’s economy may have met its 5% growth target for 2024, but experts warn that this achievement is not as rosy as it seems. The country’s economic challenges are multifaceted and far-reaching. Firstly, tariffs imposed by President-elect Donald Trump on $500 billion worth of Chinese goods are having a significant impact on China’s exports. As … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed three film stars – Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone – as “special ambassadors” to Hollywood. The actors have all publicly expressed their support for Trump, with Voight calling him the “only one who will save our country.” The role of the ambassadors is unclear, but Trump plans to … Read more
Two major US meatpackers, Perdue Farms and JBS, have agreed to pay a combined $8 million after the Department of Labor found they relied on migrant children to work in their slaughterhouses. The deals come as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to crack down on child labor. Federal investigators found that children had been … Read more
As the US government cracks down on TikTok, hundreds of thousands of American users have migrated to Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media platform also known as RedNote. The app’s algorithmically selected videos and welcoming messages have created a humorous commentary on the government’s actions. TikTok refugees, who are now using Xiaohongshu en masse, have been … Read more
The PGA Tour has announced that next month’s Genesis Invitational will be played at an alternate site due to wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of structures. The event, which is hosted by Tiger Woods, was originally scheduled for February 13-16 at Riviera Country Club. … Read more
The University of Michigan men’s basketball team, ranked 20th, will face off against Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on January 16. The Wolverines are looking to secure their 100th win in the series and end a two-game losing streak. Michigan boasts an impressive 51.9% shooting percentage from the field, with Vladislav Goldin leading the … Read more
Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the third round while Daniil Medvedev was stunned by qualifier Learner Tien in Melbourne. Sinner defeated Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 to move on, following a slow start. This win marks his 16th consecutive victory and suggests he’s on track for next opponent Marcos Giron. Medvedev, … Read more
The US Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office has announced nearly $23 billion in loans to energy utilities across 12 states. These loans will be granted through the energy infrastructure reinvestment program, created under President Joe Biden’s climate legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act. The funding will support projects that retool or replace energy infrastructure that is … Read more