Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump
As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
Day: August 28, 2025
Cases of flesh-eating screwworms increase 53% in Mexico: Report
Mexico reports more than 5,000 cases of screwworm, primarily in cattle and other animals, according to gov’t data.
Who is Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s jailed media tycoon?
Verdict in Lai’s national security trial is being closely watched as a test of Hong Kong’s rule of law.
Google launches Pixel Care+, replacing Preferred Care and Fi Device Protection in the US, with upgrades but slightly higher pricing than the previous offering (Will Sattelberg/9to5Google)
Will Sattelberg / 9to5Google:
Google launches Pixel Care+, replacing Preferred Care and Fi Device Protection in the US, with upgrades but slightly higher pricing than the previous offering — Google’s post-purchase support for Pixel …
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US disease control chief fired in clash over Covid vaccines
Susan Monarez has accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of “weaponizing public health” in a dispute over vaccine policy
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Austria’s Hills Are Still Alive, 60 Years Later
In Salzburg, an anniversary of “The Sound of Music” looks grand through a child’s eyes, even if the locals are gazing elsewhere.
We live in Donbas – Trump is a clown and Putin negotiations are ’empty talks’
EXCLUSIVE: We spoke with residents of Donbas to hear their views on Putin’s demand that Ukraine give up all of the region as part of a peace deal.
How Tokyo is using AI video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption
Tokyo authorities say they released the AI-generated video to raise awareness and help people prepare for disaster – but how likely is Mt Fuji to actually erupt?
Al Sharpton to lead pro-DEI march through Wall Street on anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington
The Rev. Al Sharpton is set to lead a protest march on Wall Street to urge corporate America to resist the Trump administration’s campaign to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.