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Theatre enthusiasts in Hong Kong like me will know that the city’s cultural scene has recently been abuzz. While the West End’s Life of Pi had its eagerly anticipated debut shows at the Xiqu Centre last month, another show that has attracted much media attention is Yerma, which was staged at the Shouson Theatre in…
Texas flood rescue crews navigate tough terrain to search for missing – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 169 people remain missing after the flash floods sweep through Texas Hill Country. Rescuers from over 10 states are combing through cabins, trailers and homes. Karen Hua reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications…
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized drone that is attracting global attention for its extraordinary miniaturization and stealth. Developed by the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in Hunan province, this micro aerial vehicle (MAV) closely mimics a real mosquito in both appearance and movement. The project marks a significant advance in micro-robotics and brings to…
Claim: U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, personally donated $25 million to support victims and aid efforts following the Texas flash floods of early July 2025. Rating: Rating: False In early July 2025, online users shared a rumor claiming U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, personally donated $25 million to support victims and aid efforts following devastating…
Why a seemingly small drop in measles vaccine rates is making such a big impact – CBS News Watch CBS News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. — the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has…
LIMITED EFFECT? The policy shows Taipei’s ban on sensitive components being sourced from ‘red’ supply chains is on the right track, the defense ministry said By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter, with CNA China yesterday placed the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology and seven Taiwanese companies on its export control list to “safeguard national…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal authorities in Idaho say they have ended a search in the Sawtooth National Forest after determining it was all case of mistaken identity. The search began Saturday after the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force said a family reported they saw a man who looked like Travis Decker,…
Hong Kong is facing a commercial real estate crisis, with small and medium-sized developers as well as banks under increasing pressure as capital values slide amid lethargic leasing activity, according to JLL. The capital value of commercial property was set to drop by “a further 5 to 10 per cent” this year, said Joseph Tsang,…
The push for honest “Made in USA” labels – CBS News Watch CBS News As President Trump’s trade war expands, one slogan gaining traction — “Made in the USA” — is no longer just a pitch, it’s a rallying cry. Ash-har Quraishi reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live…
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are expected to defy a slowdown across industries, as the mainland relies on the technology to boost business efficiency and revive economic growth, according to investors and analysts. Companies including Meituan and Xiaomi were set to benefit from a wave of AI integration that would transform business models, according to…