What we know now about the Trump agenda and if it can be slowed down It has delighted supporters and alarmed opposition, but can the Trump agenda overcome Congress and legal challenges? Here is what we know now. WASHINGTON — Shortly after President Donald Trump attempted to clamp down on a recent report of an…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) – A bill that would restrict cell phone use in Tennessee is headed to the governor’s desk. On Monday, the House passed a bill requiring public schools to develop policies blocking students from using cell phones, tablets and smartwatches during class instruction. The same bill passed the Senate on Thursday. The bill…
Convened by a House subcommittee on transportation and maritime security, the hearing focused on how China’s presence in ports in Panama, Peru and Brazil could affect Washington’s interests in the region. US congressman Carlos Gimenez of Florida said Hong Kong-based company Hutchison Ports’ operations in two ports on the Atlantic and Pacific sides of the…
The owner of “Jiangxi’s most stubborn nail house” expressed regret for not selling to the government after officials chose to bypass his property, constructing the highway around his home instead. In China, a “nail house” or ding zi hu refers to homeowners who resist eviction during urban development or property redevelopment projects. The house, situated…
The well-known Chinese supermarket chain Pang Dong Lai has sparked controversy with rules governing employees’ family and personal matters, such as banning them from beating their children or imposing domestic violence on their spouses. A heated discussion on mainland social media came after the retail giant’s boss Yu Donglai announced a series of new management…
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Friday to turn what would have been one of the market’s worst weeks of the year into just a pretty bad one. The Standard & Poor’s 500 rallied 1.1% for its best day in six weeks and shaved its loss for the week down to 2%. The Dow Jones industrial…
A retail giant in China is stirring up discussions on social media with controversial new rules that require employees to reject bride prices, forgo extravagant weddings, and avoid depending on their parents for purchasing houses or cars. On November 20, Yu Donglai, founder and chairman of Pang Dong Lai, a retail chain based in central…
Brittany Patterson’s 11-year-old son walked to a local dollar store alone without telling her. A stranger called the cops, concerned he might be in danger, though he said he was OK. Patterson was charged with reckless conduct. She faces a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics…
A mixture of diverse, quirky and eye-catching stories have captured public attention and sparked debate across social media in China in recent days. From a robot dog porter to a viral search for love in Hong Kong, and a food scandal at a school in China. The Post offers you a glimpse into these trending…
JERUSALEM — The Israeli government said a drone targeted the prime minister’s house Saturday, though there were no casualties, as Iran’s supreme leader vowed Hamas would continue its fight following the killing of the mastermind of last year’s deadly Oct. 7 attack. Sirens wailed in Israel warning of incoming fire from Lebanon; the military said dozens…