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Three Chinese Astronauts Land Back on Earth After Space Mission

November 4, 2024

Early Monday morning, three astronauts from China safely returned to Earth after spending half a year on their country's Tiangong space station. Their capsule, slowed by a parachute, touched down in Inner Mongolia at around 1:24 a. m. The landing site was marked by a waving Chinese flag. China's Ti

politics

North Carolina: The Battleground State Trump Can't Afford to Lose

November 3, 2024

As the U. S. presidential election campaign nears its end, the focus is sharply on North Carolina. Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris believe this state could significantly influence the election's outcome. Trump, who previously won North Carolina in two consecutive

politics

China’s Take on the US Election: Hope vs. Reality

November 3, 2024

China is closely watching the US election, but many people there don’t expect much change in the tense relationship between the two countries. Whether it’s Trump or Harris who wins, it seems like US policy toward China will stay the same. The past four years have seen both tariffs and talk of better

business

TGI Fridays’ Bankruptcy: A Struggle for Survival

November 2, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, TGI Fridays, the iconic restaurant chain, has filed for bankruptcy protection. This move comes after the company faced a series of setbacks, including the closure of numerous branches across the United States. The primary cause for this financial struggle, according t

politics

Abortion Rights Still a Major Vote Driver, Even Without Ballot Measures

November 2, 2024

In states where abortion isn't on the ballot, supporters are still using the issue to rally voters. Despite no direct ballot measures, North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia are seeing a surge in activism. Groups like Planned Parenthood are encouraging voters to choose candidates who stand for reproduct

business

ASEAN: The Unexpected Winner in U. S. -China Trade Clashes

November 2, 2024

You might not think of Southeast Asia as a big player in the trade war between the U. S. and China. But the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been quietly making gains. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says ASEAN has been strengthening its trade and investment links with both c

politics

Why South Korea is Teaming Up with the U. S. to Watch the Pacific

November 2, 2024

South Korea and the U. S. are joining forces to keep the Indo-Pacific region safe and stable. They've created a new partnership called the Regional Cooperation Framework. This is like their way of showing they're serious about maintaining peace and security in the region. The U. S. and South Korea m

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The South China Sea: Trade Routes and Tensions

November 2, 2024

The South China Sea is a busy waterway where several countries, including China, have been arguing about who owns it. China claims almost all of it, but other countries like the Philippines and Vietnam disagree. This dispute has become more serious in recent years, and some experts worry it could ev

technology

Meet Jianghai: China's Giant Tunnel-Boring Machine

November 2, 2024

Imagine a machine that can dig a tunnel wide enough to fit a five-story building through it. That's exactly what China has built! This machine, named Jianghai, is the country's largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM). It weighs a whopping 5, 000 tons and is 16. 64 meters in diameter. Why is this a big d

business

Big Money on AI: A Tech Bet?

November 2, 2024

Tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple are splashing out billions on artificial intelligence (AI). It's not just about making more money; they're investing heavily in AI development. Meta, for example, plans to spend $40 billion on AI next year alone. Even Microsoft is cautious, warning