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Sea-goer: A Tech Mogul's Offshore Escape

January 7, 2025

Meet Samuele Landi, a 58-year-old Italian businessman with a knack for programming. Once the CEO of Eutelia, a telecommunications company, he's now living on the Aisland 1, an 800-ton deck barge stationed between Dubai and Iran. His journey started at midday on February 2nd when a wave began to appr

politics

China’s Quiet Presence in the Panama Canal: A Strategic Concern

January 7, 2025

You might think the Panama Canal is free from foreign interference, but there’s more going on than meets the eye. While the Panamanian President assures us there are no Chinese soldiers in sight, experts worry about the country’s growing ties with China. It’s not just about troops; it’s about contro

politics

China's Massive Coast Guard Ship at Disputed Reef

January 7, 2025

In a recent development, China has deployed one of the world's largest coast guard ships to Scarborough Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea that is claimed by both China and the Philippines. This massive vessel, nicknamed the "monster ship, " is over 12, 000 tons and 541 feet long. It's equipped wi

health

PET Imaging Goes Brain-Deep: New Insights into Cancer Spread

January 7, 2025

Brain metastases, the most common malignant tumors in the brain, pose a challenge for doctors trying to differentiate between recurring cancer and changes due to treatment. To address this, several prominent medical organizations have teamed up to create a new guideline. This guideline revolves arou

finance

How ESG Rating Conflicts Affect Bank Loans in China

January 7, 2025

In China, companies are increasingly concerned with their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings. But when different agencies have conflicting ratings, it can become a barrier for these companies to get loans from banks. From 2014 to 2022, researchers studied Chinese listed firms to see

business

British Businesses in a Bind: Will Price Hikes Help?

January 6, 2025

Businesses in the UK are feeling the pinch, big time! A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that confidence among firms has hit a new low since the infamous "mini-budget" crisis of late 2022. The big worry? Taxes! Over 60% of businesses are fretting over their tax bills, which have

politics

China's Response to Possible US Drone Ban

January 6, 2025

China has strongly reacted to the US considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones. On Thursday, the US Commerce Department hinted at new rules to tackle national security risks posed by foreign drones, particularly those from China and Russia. This move could lead to bans or regulations on

technology

US Slaps Sanctions on Chinese Firm Linked to Hackers

January 6, 2025

You know how sometimes you hear about hacking groups that cause trouble? Well, there’s this one in China called Flax Typhoon. They’ve been trying to get into government agencies to steal secret stuff. Recently, the US government said enough is enough and put sanctions on a Chinese company called Int

business

How a Teenager Turned His Dad's Small Store into a Huge Sports Empire

January 6, 2025

Ed Stack didn't love working at his dad's tiny sporting goods store. But after college, he returned and, with his siblings, bought the business. They renamed it Dick's Sporting Goods and grew it into a massive chain with over 860 locations. What's the secret to their success? Ed shares eight key les

science

Discovering Hydrophilic Compounds in Fu Brick Tea: A Journey Through China's Tea Regions

January 6, 2025

Fu Brick Tea, or FBT, is a popular beverage in China, but not much is known about the hydrophilic compounds it contains. These compounds are water-loving and can affect the tea's taste and health benefits. Scientists used advanced methods to study 73 FBT samples from six major Chinese tea-producing