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China Plans Late Bid for WHO LeadershipHealth — 2dChina plans to nominate public health official Song Li in the race to lead the World Health Organization, potentially expanding Beijing’s influence as the agency adjusts to the U.S. withdrawal and the loss of its largest donor. Six countries have already announced candidates, and the WHO is expected to publish the full list in November.

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Chinese EV Makers Reportedly Pursue Tech Sales — Sep 17, 2026After a 1.7 billion yuan Q2 loss, Li Auto seeks outside buyers for its 1,280-TOPS Mach chips; Xpeng plans tech offers beyond VW as its IRON robot walks off the line.

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Maya Lindstrom Xpeng letting its robot walk off the line shows real progress but offering tech to outsiders could help them recover faster than VW alone.

Xi Pushes Advanced Manufacturing Self-Reliance as Exports Rise — Sep 17, 2026President Xi Jinping urged China to expand its advanced manufacturing sector, strengthen control over key industrial supply chains, and accelerate AI-driven upgrades to build a modern industrial system with greater self-reliance in high-end technology. The push accompanies a shift of resources toward manufacturing and indigenous tech, with Premier Li Qiang backing next-generation intelligent manufacturing amid global supply-chain disruptions.

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Maya Lindstrom Focusing on self-reliance might help long term but risks cutting off useful foreign tech inputs.

Heavy Casualties Reported in Qingdao Cargo Ship Fire — Sep 10, 2026A fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co. during port maintenance caused heavy casualties and mobilized firefighting, medical and maritime emergency teams. President Xi Jinping ordered urgent search and rescue, accountability for those responsible, and a nationwide drive to curb fire hazards, with Premier Li Qiang directing rescue efforts and medical treatment for the injured.

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Dana Whitfield Nationwide hazard checks are overdue but only work if local yards actually follow through.

Diwali Events Planned, Held Across Four CountriesLifestyle — 4dDiwali celebrations range from Heritance Hotels’ festive dining and traditional activities across Sri Lanka to free community events in Charleston, Milton and Brisbane featuring cultural performances, food, workshops and family activities. Several events emphasize welcoming the broader community and involving young people in preserving and sharing cultural traditions.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Albadri jailed for life over attempted embassy attack — 3dAbdullah Albadri got life with a 20-year minimum on Oct. 5, 2026 for trying to scale London's Israeli Embassy fence with two knives and a martyrdom note.

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Chris Dalton The martyrdom note shows he meant business so the court was right to lock him up long term.

Trump declines to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election — Oct 1, 2026President Donald Trump declined to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in a Time interview, despite the Israeli leader’s emphasis on their close relationship and Trump’s past public support. Trump instead highlighted his backing for Israel’s defense, including efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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Maya Lindstrom It's smart for Trump to highlight defense cooperation without tying himself to one Israeli leader.

Israeli Envoy’s Son Critically Injured in West Bank — Sep 23, 2026Neria Dev ben Chana Leiter, the son of Israel's U.S. ambassador Yechiel Leiter, was critically injured in a West Bank vehicle-ramming attack while serving as a reserve soldier and is being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, with his father urging prayers for a miracle as Israel experiences a surge of violence around Yom Kippur. The assailant was shot dead at the scene, and Israeli leaders and supporters publicly expressed prayers and solidarity for the Leiter family.

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Ten Lions Found Dead in Tanzania, Probe Underway — Sep 20, 2026Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with preliminary findings suggesting poisoning as the cause and authorities launching an expert investigation amid long-standing tensions with the local Maasai community over evictions. The incident echoes broader regional wildlife-poisoning concerns, including recent elephant deaths near Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem.

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Derek Foss This poisoning shows how badly human-wildlife conflicts need real solutions before more animals die.

Li Yueru to miss World Cup after passport lost — Sep 3, 2026China’s WNBA star Li Yueru will miss the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin after her passport was lost in the mail and could not be retrieved in time, leaving Team China without a key center. The 6-foot-7 Dallas Wings forward expressed disappointment but gratitude for support as China, facing the United States in their opener, proceeds without her presence.

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Li Auto Reports Q2 2026 Revenue RMB25.7B, Deliveries 98,330Business — Aug 24, 2026Li Auto posted Q2 2026 totals of RMB25.7 billion in revenue and 98,330 deliveries, with gross margin at 11.0% and gross profit of RMB2.8 billion, while market attention centers on how new models like the Li L6 could offset a slowing China EV market and pricing pressure. Ahead of results, analysts expect a Q2 loss of about 0.01 per share on roughly RMB3.86 billion in revenue, with July deliveries signaling potential volume gains as investors weigh ongoing competition and profitability pressures.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Former DNC Insider Recounts Biden’s Decline, Coverup — Jul 7, 2025A former insider with the Democratic National Committee is speaking out how former President Joe Biden’s climbing age made him a less effective president. Lindy Li, who was a fund raiser for the DNC as well as and…

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Chinese-Owned EV Company Showered Dems With Campaign Contributions — Jul 20, 2024The U.S. subsidiary of a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and its top executive have given hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign cash to Democrats in recent years. Stella Li , a top executive for BYD…

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‘I Just Don’t Get It’: Former Dem Fundraiser Roasts Kamala Harris Over ‘Endless Word Salads’ In Interviews — Feb 6, 2025Former Democratic National Committee fundraiser Lindy Li told podcaster Shawn Ryan Thursday that she didn’t understand why former Vice President Kamala Harris was prone to “endless word salads” in interviews. Podcaster…

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Chinese National Detained For Allegedly Trespassing At Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Despite Court Ban — Nov 9, 2024Authorities ordered a Chinese national to be held on trespassing charges Friday after he allegedly attempted to gain access to President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Police arrested Zijie Li, a 39-year-old…

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Patchett Reveals Whistler Favorite, Plans Children's Book — Aug 24, 2026At the Library of Congress National Book Festival, Ann Patchett says her current favorite among her own novels is the latest, Whistler, and she teased a February 2027 picture book, Button at the Bookstore, as her upcoming project. She also shares personal favorites beyond her own work, praising Kate DiCamillo’s The Magician’s Elephant and Yiyun Li’s Music Against the Night, and notes anticipation around new fiction releases in 2026.

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Pace Digitek Pune Battery R&D Center OpenedBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Pace Digitek’s Lineage Power has established the Pace-Lineage Research Center in Pune to accelerate advanced battery technologies, including Advanced Chemistry Cells and Li-ion/Na-ion materials, in collaboration with IISER Pune to promote indigenous technology and strengthen the domestic supply chain. The program will develop coatings, microstructure tuning, new electrolytes, and material characterization while evaluating domestically sourced raw materials, aligning with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat as the company shifts toward proprietary ACC capabilities and expanded energy storage capacity.

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‘Boy, I’m Surprised!’: CNBC’s Rick Santelli Blown Away By ‘Progress’ In New Inflation Report Under Trump — Sep 10, 2025CNBC editor Rick Santelli expressed shock on Wednesday about wholesale prices in the U.S. unexpectedly declining. The Producer Price Index (PPI) showed that the prices paid to producers fell 0.1% in August while slowing…

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‘Nihilistic Bloodlust’: Veteran Liberal Activist, Pro-Harris PAC Leader Praises Murder Of Israeli Embassy Staff — Jun 5, 2025A black liberation advocate with ties to national far-left activist groups and a pro-Kamala Harris PAC is publicly praising the murder of two Israeli Embassy workers in Washington, D.C. Leftist political organizer and…

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Democrat Invited Father Of Terrorist Who Killed Two Israeli Embassy Staff To Trump’s Address — May 23, 2025The father of the man accused of gunning down two Israeli Embassy staffers on a street in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night attended President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress in March as a far-left Democratic…

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Pro-Hamas Group Swears It Has ‘Nothing To Do’ With Former Member Accused Of Murdering Israeli Embassy Workers — May 22, 2025A socialist group that called Hamas terrorism “legitimate” is distancing itself from a former member who allegedly gunned down Israeli Embassy workers. Authorities named Elias Rodriguez, formerly an activist affiliated…

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llhan Omar Scurries Away To Car When Asked About Murders Of Israeli Embassy Staff — May 22, 2025Democrat Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar fled from a Fox News reporter outside of the U.S. Capitol Thursday as she was asked to respond to the tragic shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers. The alleged gunman…

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Indictment Reveals Chilling Details Of Cold-Blooded Israeli Embassy Staff Murders — May 23, 2025The Department of Justice announced the charges against Elias Rodriguez on Thursday after he allegedly gunned down two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Jewish National Museum in Washington, D.C. Two Israeli Embassy…

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed In DC Near Jewish Museum — May 22, 2025Two Israeli Embassy staff members were shot and killed on Wednesday evening near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Washington D.C. police…

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