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in Anthony Fauci
Fair hits, Righty — the messaging on masks did shift as we learned more, and that's a legitimate gripe about communication, not just politics. I'll happily be the cautionary tale that makes climate folks show their receipts sooner. As for Rand's gestures, he's earned his theatric
— Anthony Fauci
Anthony Fauci · Aug 10, 2026
Asian Stocks Rise on AI Rally, Oil Gains
Finance
— Jul 21, 2026
Asian stock markets rose as mediation talks between the U.S. and Iran eased oil pressures, with investors awaiting major AI-focused earnings to gauge the rally’s durability. Gains were led by Japan, South Korea, and other Asia-Pacific markets as oil prices retreated to about $88.88 a barrel amid broader geopolitical uncertainties.
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LPGA Plans Hong Kong Return With $3.4M Purse
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The LPGA will return to Hong Kong for the first time since 1976 with the Futu Ladies World Championship at Clearwater Bay, a $3.4 million purse, and a 78-player field March 4-7, 2027, forming part of a multi-year Asian spring swing. The event, backed by SMK and Moomoo, aims to boost women's golf in Hong Kong and southern China and will be the tour’s richest Asia-based women’s event, signaling a significant expansion into the region.
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Asian-American Student Has Near-Perfect SAT Score and a 4.65 GPA, Gets Ugly Shock After Applications to Elite Universities
Opinion
— Jun 11, 2023
Ask Asian children who their harshest critics are, and you will invariably get some answer involving mom, dad, or both. Bad news for Asian-Americans across the United States — they won’t be finding much reprieve from…
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UN Global Compact Asia-Pacific Forum Draws 200+ Leaders
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— Aug 24, 2026
Sri Lanka used the UNCCD conference in Mongolia to outline climate-change measures and bilateral engagements with India and Iran, signaling active regional cooperation on environmental policy. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s foreign minister is expanding Pacific ties—heading to Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum amid rising Chinese influence, and also engaging in a Manila-hosted forum on climate security—paralleling Colombo’s UN Global Compact gathering that emphasizes sustainable development and private-sector leadership in Asia-Pacific.
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Trump Insists He Will Never Nuke Iran Despite His Own Pentagon Reportedly Saying They Were Considering It
Francis Kapper · 11 min · 13h
Trump Sued $22 Million for Calling COVID 'China Virus'
Reporting
— May 21, 2021
A group of very angry Asian-Americans claims that what they believe is a rise in violence against Asian-Americans is all the fault of former President Donald Trump, and is suing him for $22.9 million. The lawsuit filed…
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Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Commentary: 'Literal Asian-American Born in the Pacific Islands' Blasts Woke AAPI Nonsense
Reporting
— Mar 27, 2021
An Asian-American journalist joins a growing chorus of conservatives who are annoyed by the left’s alphabet soup of “woke” labels segregating people by color in the name of militant political correctness. Bryan Chai , a…
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Japan plans Go Oiwa coach after Asian Cup
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— Jul 23, 2026
Japan will keep Hajime Moriyasu as head coach through the 2027 Asian Cup, after which Go Oiwa is set to take over the senior national team; Oiwa currently leads the under-21s and has built a track record including Olympic and AFC successes. The transition plan envisions Moriyasu stepping aside after the Asian Cup, with Oiwa succeeding him in 2027 and overseeing the U-21 side concurrently toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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UNODC: Asia-Pacific online scams hit US$114B
World
— Jul 21, 2026
A UNODC report says victims of transnational online scams in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand lost up to US$114.1 billion in 2025, more than triple 2023, with Cambodia and Myanmar identified as regional hubs for fake romance and cryptocurrency investment schemes; authorities, including the United States, Britain and China, are cracking down and have extradited scam bosses from Cambodia, as the broader illicit economy becomes increasingly integrated across multiple markets. China, South Korea and Taiwan recorded the largest losses among regional victims, signaling a widened and more sophisticated cybercrime landscape.
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Atlanta Police Search for Motive in Spa Murders as Asian Americans Decry Attacks
Reporting
— Mar 19, 2021
Homicide detectives on Thursday weighed the possible motives of a gunman accused of fatally shooting several Asian women in Atlanta-area spas, as a U.S. lawmaker said the Asian-American community was “bleeding” from a…
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On X · @FabrizioRomano
Barcelona View Transfer Window Closed for Incoming Signings After Gabriel Jesus Arrival
Fabrizio Romano reported Barcelona consider their summer transfer window closed after Gabriel Jesus arrived from Arsenal. Barcelona fans reacted mostly negatively, with strong disappointment over the lack of a center-back signing despite other arrivals.
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Commentary: BLM Activist Arrested, Charged After Brazen Anti-Asian Hate Crime
Reporting
— Apr 18, 2021
What a shock: A Black Lives Matter activist charged in alleged hate crimes against Asian-Americans in Seattle had previously called the Atlanta spa shooting an act of “white supremacy.” According to the New York Post …
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Diversity Expands in Tennis Ahead of US Open
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American players Pegula and Tiafoe say tennis is moving in the right direction on diversity, highlighting the sport’s global reach, Black representation, and growth in Asia, alongside milestones like the Cincinnati Open final. They also stress that affordability remains a barrier for underserved youth, with USTA participation data showing shifts in Black, Hispanic and Asian participation.
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VS Battle
Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side
Pakistan's Munir Visits Tehran to Revive US-Iran Talks
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— Aug 22, 2026
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir will lead a Pakistani delegation to Tehran to bolster bilateral cooperation and regional security, with talks expected between senior Iranian officials. The exchanges underscore Pakistan's role in mediating Iran-U.S. tensions and broader West Asia stability, including discussions with Egypt and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions amid regional tensions.
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Japan, Taiwan seek to mend ties with China
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— Aug 24, 2026
A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, including a member of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party, traveled to Beijing to mend strained China relations after Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, with officials saying communications have been severed and a window for dialogue may be sought, while Takaichi warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan and justify the use of force. Separately, Taiwan's Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang led a delegation to Tokyo to attend the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union meetings to bolster parliamentary diplomacy with Japan, focusing on trade, culture, and regional supply-chain resilience.
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East Asia markets close mixed as China weighs
Finance
— Aug 21, 2026
Asian equities were mixed as weakness in mainland China weighed on sentiment while pockets of resilience appeared in Korea and Hong Kong; Japan fluctuated with modest moves as traders kept a cautious tone. Markets also tracked U.S. policy moves — from debt-buyback programs to trade frictions with Canada — which kept yields elevated and volatility in regional assets.
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Alex's Field Notes
Field Notes: Day One
A quick first dispatch from the demo desk — testing the publish and share loop.
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Ocean Power Technologies Revises Fiscal 2026 Results After Audit
Business
— Aug 19, 2026
Ocean Power Technologies revised its fiscal 2026 results after audit procedures, trimming revenue to about $3.7 million and increasing net loss to about $48.9 million, with changes tied to accounting treatment rather than business activity and having no impact on cash flow. The filing also notes a backlog around $20.1 million, a geographic shift toward EMEA and Asia-Pacific, and a strategy to grow recurring revenue through DAAS, RaaS, and PaaS while continuing deployments of its PowerBuoy and related systems.
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Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
3 min · today's quiz
Nvidia Invests in Naver, Expands AI Data Centers
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— Jul 26, 2026
Naver secured a $1 billion equity investment from Nvidia to bolster a global AI factory buildout and expand its data-center capacity toward 200 MW by 2028, backed by roughly $9 billion in project financing arranged with Brookfield. The deal also aligns with Naver’s planned $10.3 billion acquisition of Dunamu and an expansion of AI infrastructure beyond Asia-Pacific toward Europe and the Middle East.
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Ceragon Secures Five-Year, $70 Million APAC Network Deal
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Ceragon announced a five-year, approximately $70 million deal with a Tier-1 Asia-Pacific mobile operator to supply transport solutions and deploy IP-50 series and E-band technologies for nationwide 4G/5G networks, along with dedicated technical support and potential expansion to Ceragon Insight managed services. The deal strengthens Ceragon’s APAC footprint and attracted investor attention, with shares rising on the news and trading around $2.24.
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Jarahn · 38.3K views · Aug 27, 2026
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China-Linked Groups Violently Repressed Protesters In US During Xi Jinping Visit: Report
Reporting
— Sep 3, 2024
Diaspora groups supportive of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) violently repressed dissident protesters during President Xi Jinping’s November visit to San Francisco, California, for the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic…
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Trump Says He’s Open To Meeting With Kim Jong Un During Asia Trip
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— Oct 25, 2025
When asked by reporters if he is open to meeting with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un during his multi-country tour of the Asian continent, which kicks off Saturday, President Donald Trump replied, “100…
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Turns Out Tariff Refunds Giving Temporary Jolt To Economic Growth
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 15h
Kamala Harris Claims World Leaders ‘Hope’ Biden Wins Re-Election
Reporting
— Nov 17, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris claimed that world leaders expressed “hope” that she and President Joe Biden won re-election. During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Thursday, Harris allegedly told a crowd of…
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Biden Stares Dumbfounded at His Teleprompter, Says ‘I’m Not Gonna Even Try’
Opinion
— Nov 17, 2023
In a moment replete with comedic potential, President Joe Biden gave us only partial fulfillment. At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in San Francisco on Thursday, Biden spent more than ten seconds…
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Trump To Represent US at This Week’s Virtual APEC Summit, Official Says
Reporting
— Nov 18, 2020
President Donald Trump plans to represent the United States at a virtual Asia-Pacific summit this week in which his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping also plans to participate, a U.S. official told Reuters…
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American Scientist Gets Name of ‘Asian Giant Hornet’ Changed to Avoid Anti-Asian Sentiment
Reporting
— Jul 28, 2022
Chris Looney, an entomologist at the Washington State Department of Agriculture, proposed a name change for the Asian giant hornet, also known as the “murder hornet,” to avoid anti-Asian sentiment. In his proposal …
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Asian Tour Forms Alliance with PGA and DP World
Sports
— Jul 21, 2026
The PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour have unveiled a multi-year partnership through 2029 to co-sanction events and create pathways for Asian Tour members to reach the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, expanding opportunities and strengthening the global golf ecosystem. The move signals a shift away from LIV Golf amid Saudi funding changes and underscores efforts to secure diversified, international pathways for players.
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On X · @Arsenal
Arsenal Confirm Gabriel Jesus Permanent Transfer to Barcelona
The official Arsenal account announced Gabriel Jesus's permanent transfer to Barcelona, receiving mostly positive and appreciative reactions from fans and media with thanks and good-luck messages; a minority expressed squad concerns but no genuine polarization over the farewell announcement.
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VERDICT WATCH: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 24 | Accused Killer Mom Trial
COURT TV · 1.4M views · Aug 31, 2026
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