HONG KONG (AP) — It’s been years since mass arrests all but silenced pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong. But a crackdown on dissent in the semiautonomous Chinese city is still expanding, hitting restaurants, bookstores and other small businesses. Leticia Wong, former pro-democracy district councillor, arranges books at her bookstore in Hong Kong, Friday, June 20,…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 4 that he would again postpone enforcement of a law banning TikTok unless its Chinese owner ByteDance divests from the platform. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview aired on Sunday that he has a group of…
Chevy is turning heads in the electric vehicle space with its all-new Equinox EV, a ride that blends style with sustainability. Launched in early 2025, the Chevy Equinox EV starts at under $35,000 and delivers up to 319 miles of range, according to Electrek. That mix of affordability and performance helped Chevy overtake Ford in…
June 29 (UPI) — President Donald Trump said a group of “very wealthy people” wants to buy the Chinese-owned TikTok social media app that is facing a ban in the United States. During an interview Friday with Maria Bartiromo that appeared Sunday on Fox News, Trump said, “We have a buyer for TikTok, by the…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] This June marks Hong Kong’s first Intangible Cultural Heritage Month, but while celebrating the city’s unique background, it is even more important to remember that its social identity extends beyond food and art, seeping into every urban dweller and business stream. Just take…
“Investors will breathe a sigh of relief,” he said. The Nasdaq composite gained 0.5 percent and set its own all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1 percent. President Trump’s decision Friday to halt trade talks with Canada threatened to derail Wall Street’s run to a record, but the market steadied. The gains on…
A trade war. A real war with bombs dropped in the Middle East. A barrage of insults hurled by the president of the United States at the head of the Federal Reserve. The stock market has powered through all of that in the past few months to set a new record Friday and reward investors…
WASHINGTON (AP) — At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations. Now it’s up to Congress to decide whether President Donald Trump’s signature’s domestic policy package will become law. Trump told Republicans, who hold majority power in…
Topline Billionaire investor Warren Buffett dished out $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway shares to five charities Saturday, marking his biggest annual donation in nearly 20 years and parting with a portion of his $152 billion estimated net worth. Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett smiles during an interview in Omaha, Neb., May 7, ……
Electric vehicles are increasing in numbers and popularity on the world’s roads, and automakers are stepping up their game to match. Manufacturers from Ford to Ferrari are innovating EVs in a market once cornered by Tesla. Impressively, in 2025, General Motors replaced Tesla as the number one EV seller in Canada, Electrek reported. GM’s EV…