The popularity of Chinese dramas is exploding, creating a multibillion-dollar industry. People worldwide find themselves attracted to these "universal" stories some say are normalizing Chinese culture...
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According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the sanctions entail freezing the companiesâ assets in China and banning individuals and organisations from accessing them....
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LEGO recently announced Smart Play , a new interactive system powered by Smart Bricks and Smart Minifigures will be incorporated into LEGO sets. Now, the first Smart Play sets are available to preorde...
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Character.AI and Google are entering settlement negotiations with the families of teenagers who died by suicide. Illustration by Algi Febri Sugita/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google and C...
When ships from China and the Philippines encounter each other near the Second Thomas Shoal, most incidents are resolved without diplomatic intervention. No shots fired, no ministerial calls, no carri...
An analysis of âwrench attacksâ shows physical assaults against crypto holders are increasing in number and severity, with Europe and Asia seeing the sharpest rise....
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ABC News' Danny New reports on two best pals who are turning heads at National Parks across the country -- one on two legs....
The crypto market structure bill is unlikely to come up for a second vote in 2026 if it fails to pass in a vote next week, analyst Alex Thorn said....