TAIPEI, Feb 3 - Taiwan must look to fellow democracies, not China, for trade and economic cooperation, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday, as his government mapped out how the island plans to work with the United States on areas like AI and critical minerals.
The People’s Party is the latest incarnation of the organisation that won the last election in 2023.
Some reasons for the decline were human encroachment, and pollution of rivers and lakes.
Chuck Negron, one of the three founding members of the rock group Three Dog Night and lead singer on some of their biggest hits, died Monday at age 83. A statement from his publicist said Negron died peacefully at his home in Studio City, Calif., surrounded by family. Negron’s
Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited has acquired a 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment, the Indian production house behind Academy Award-winning documentaries “Period. End of Sentence.” and “The Elephant Whisperers.” The deal unites Jio Studios, India’s largest film
Residents living near Cadia goldmine in central western NSW allege in court filings that dust containing heavy metals has contaminated the water supply Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Residents
Caution is needed as AI-generated answers may be incorrect, said experts.
City council initiative sees Thaipusam coconuts converted into biofuel.
Elon Musk and other internet racists started an internet war over Christopher Nolan’s casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, thereby immediately disproving their point. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Karachi continues to function with a strikingly minimal presence of basic public amenities.
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MANILA, Feb 3 - Philippine lawmakers met on Tuesday to decide whether to advance impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is accused of betraying the public's trust, corruption and violating the constitution.
A bipartisan agreement to temporarily extend Homeland Security funding is rekindling tensions between the two chambers.
French special envoy Benjamin Gallezot tells CNA how a partnership between Malaco and Carester could help Malaysia develop a full rare earth value chain and attract interest from foreign investors.
The 13-year-old boy swam 4km back to shore after his family members were swept out to sea.
The host said her decision to step away after seven seasons "feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives"
Experts estimate thousands of children missing in China during the 1980s and 90s.
Mr Prabowo has boasted the goal for the 8 per cent gross domestic product growth by the end of his term.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reaffirmed his support for Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny, telling reporters at a press conference on Monday that the Puerto Rican superstar proved he is “one of the great artists in the world” after his commanding presence at Sunday
The House Rules Committee on Monday night advanced legislation to end a partial government shutdown, teeing up what will be a tight vote on the House floor for House Republican leadership. The panel advanced the funding package 8-4 along party lines. The legislation, passed by
Last night, many musicians at the Grammys took the opportunity to speak out against ICE. Bad Bunny , Billie Eilish , and more used their acceptance speeches to bring attention to the matter, and dozens of celebrities wore "ICE OUT" pins. Bon Iver's Justin Vernon donned one
The Norwegian Nobel Institute concluded that a cyberattack is the “most likely” explanation for the leak of information about the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, after prediction markets registered an abrupt—and highly profitable—shift in favor of María Corina Machado a few hours
It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla.
Bhutan's plastic policy has failed to evolve with changing patterns of consumption.
Early this month, a wily coyote swam across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz. He was in such rough shape, observers thought he’d probably die, but he’s been snacking on birds and rodents and was recently observed fat as a pickle . 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Leading English-language news outlets often misuse the term "hard-right" to describe far-right political movements, potentially softening their extremist image and boosting their electoral appeal, according to a new study published in the journal European Political Science. The
Maryland Democrats advanced a new set of congressional lines that would eliminate the state’s one remaining GOP-held House seat on Monday. The Maryland House of Delegates voted 99-37 to advance a new House map that would give Democrats an 8-0 edge in their congressional
Argentina’s national statistics agency, INDEC, said its director, Marco Lavagna, stepped down on Monday after more than six years in the post, just as the country was preparing to launch a revamped consumer price index (CPI). Within hours, Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirmed
The author said he was "astonished" by "how the actual evidence was dismissed or ignored"
Young adults in Sweden feel significantly worse than older people in almost all areas of life. While older Swedes rank among the happiest in the world, young adults struggle with loneliness and psychological distress. These are the findings of a new large-scale study on
Many have spent much of their career studying disasters—how people perceive risk, how institutions communicate, and why preparedness so often falls short of good intentions. But this study forced me to confront something I had not fully reckoned with before: hurricane
Financial abuse is a common and often hidden type of abuse within family and domestic violence, characterized by behaviors that control, restrict, or hide money and financial information, frequently involving a person's bank accounts, credit cards, tax filings, and business
Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas), a former Harris County, Texas, attorney, was sworn in as a member of the House on Monday after winning the special election runoff for the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s (D-Texas) seat last week. “It's been more than 330 days since the people of
The Academy Award-winning actress and director tells Rolling Stone about the last-minute call she received from the rapper asking her to join what proved to be a career-best performance
"What you're going to make by licensing the IP to this TV show is just peanuts."
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Newsom’s anti-Trump public health platform California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has positioned himself and his state as the frontline in opposing the new public health guidelines coming from the
Comedian Sherri Shepherd’s talk show “Sherri” is ending its run after four seasons, Variety has learned. News comes just as another daytime yakker, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” also announced that it would wrap up at the end of 2026 after seven seasons. Lionsgate’s
When extreme weather strikes, the preparations of emergency planners can have life-or-death consequences. In July 2025, central Texas flooded with disastrous consequences, killing more than 130 people.
The PM's message was at odds with her finance ministry that has worked to stem the currency’s decline.
Dr. Peter Attia, who was recently named as a contributor to CBS News, put out a lengthy statement on X Monday morning saying he is “ashamed” of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Attia and Epstein’s apparent friendship was revealed through emails
"You want a bit of anarchy," says executive producer Ben Winston, who breaks down the making of the show, from Lady Gaga to Cher to Sabrina Carpenter to Bad Bunny
In China, vast trade in secretly filmed footage of Chinese women and girls has flourished.
Scientists have created an AI model that forecasts moderate heat stress—a major precursor to coral bleaching—at sites along Florida's Coral Reef up to six weeks ahead, with predictions generally accurate within one week. The study, published in Environmental Research
Congress is staring at a steep climb to finalizing a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as progressives and conservatives each try to throw their weight after the shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis. The House aims to send the five-bill minibus and
Meet Meg Lui, Asthmatic Kitty Records’ newest signee. The Northern California-born, Hudson Valley-based singer-songwriter released her debut song “Gone Girl” on Friday (Jan. 30), and it has Sufjan Stevens on background vocals, co-production, and instruments. “Gone Girl” is
The music video has garnered more than 1.4 million views and over 55,000 likes as of noon on Feb 2.