China's 618 shopping festival growth slows sharply as consumer spending malaise persists

The latest consumer data reinforce how consumption in China remains subdued.

Durian prices in Malaysia crash to 16 cents each as oversupply hits market

A recent surge in durian production has led to a severe oversupply in the market.

Trump endorses James in Michigan governor's race

President Trump has backed Rep. John James (R-Mich.) in Michigan’s gubernatorial race. “It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Congressman, John James, who is running to become the next Governor of the Beautiful State of Michigan!” Trump said in a Monday post on Truth

This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery

A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other activities without undergoing knee replacement surgery. Early studies suggest the procedure can provide years of relief by reducing inflammation inside

DOJ probes coffee shop chain in New York after it bars pro-Israel US lawmaker

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The Justice Department said on Monday it opened a probe into a small coffee shop chain in New York City which posted online that it would have turned away pro-Israel U.S. Representative Dan Goldman had it recognized him during a

Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later

Childhood rejection, discrimination and bullying can affect your well-being as an adult. If your friends, family or community pushed you away because of your sexuality or gender, these childhood experiences of prejudice can also affect your future relationships.

Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spin-Off ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Lands Worldwide Rights and Distribution Deal

Singapore distributor Encore Films has acquired worldwide rights outside China to the 'Shaolin Soccer' follow-up, which is Chow's first film as director since 2019 and stars Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat and Lay Zhang.

Ultra-reclusive Turkmenistan slowly opens up to tourists

The former Soviet republic is tentatively opening up to tourists after decades of isolation.

Asian stocks fluctuate after Wall Street sell-off, crude holds losses on peace talks

AI tools may reshape higher education by automating marking and personalizing feedback

The evolution of higher education in the digital era has attracted global attention, and Prof. S. Joe Qin, president and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, published a paper titled "AI for education: The digital transformation of a liberal arts

Melaka chief minister warns civil servants not to let World Cup affect work discipline

He reminded civil servants not to allow their late-night viewing habits to affect their duties.

Demand for air-conditioner servicing, repairs heats up in Malaysia amid prolonged hot weather

Many customers have been seeking urgent appointments after their air-con units failed from prolonged use.

Texas Gov. Abbott: State will seek federal reimbursement for border measures

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Monday that his state will seek federal reimbursement for border security measures taken by the Lone Star State during the Biden administration. "The Trump administration has now opened up the window for us to be able to file for reimbursement of

Estonian-Swedish grammar challenges established theories

A new doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg shows that a unique grammatical construction found in Estonia-Swedish dialects contradicts established assumptions about what is possible in Germanic languages.

Australians value China ties over US as Trump confidence slumps

Confidence in President Donald Trump slumped to a record low.

Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI

The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

Scientists say most people need more protein than current guidelines suggest

A new review suggests that doing more exercise and eating more protein than current minimum recommendations may help people stay stronger, sharper, and more independent as they age. The goal isn't building a beach body—it's extending healthspan and maintaining the ability to

First quantum biosensor can detect rapid, invisible changes in cells

In the development of diseases such as muscular dystrophy, cancer, Ebola and dengue, numerous chemical reactions take place within and between cells that contribute to disease progression. These changes can occur in less than the blink of an eye—within microseconds or

Liam Payne’s 9-Year-Old Son Named Sole Inheritor of Singer’s $29 Million Estate

The One Direction alum welcomed his first and only child with singer Cheryl in 2017

Comcast says service restored after widespread outage

Comcast service has been restored Monday after an outage earlier in the day affected Xfinity customers across the country.

Why more South Koreans are becoming ‘full-time children’

Job scarcity and climbing housing costs have fuelled the phenomenon.

Widow's Bay is so good it's already been renewed for season 2

Widow's Bay is one of the most recommended shows of the year and concluded its first season last week.

Social inequality can harm the foundations of society

Can economic inequality threaten liberal societies? This question lies at the heart of the POLAR project led by Markus Gangl, a sociologist at Goethe University Frankfurt. Several publications examining different aspects of the issue shed light on how trust in democracy, belief

Federal judge blocks bans on SNAP use for soda

A federal judge has blocked bans on the usage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for soda enacted by the Trump administration. “Congress defined what ‘food’ is supposed to be, and it did not authorize the agency to amend or waive the definition it enacted.

Throne dispute in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan halts rulers’ conference, Aug 1 state polls in doubt

The meeting is rarely called off, signalling the seriousness in which the brother rulers view the crisis.

Malaysia’s Malay rulers just postponed its meeting – and Negeri Sembilan election’s fate is now unclear

Malaysia's rulers postponed a conference due to a Negeri Sembilan throne dispute, affecting the upcoming state elections.

Scientists design a clay that can prevent fruits and vegetables from rotting too quickly

Avocados from Chile, bananas from Costa Rica, tomatoes from southern Spain, mangoes from Brazil. A large share of the fruit and vegetables we eat have traveled across the globe before they reach store shelves here at home. But many millions of tons are lost every year before

Senate Republicans say it’s time to give Trump a reality check

A Wednesday lunch could bring weeks of interbranch tensions to a head.

Senate Republicans exclude Democrats’ food aid demand from farm bill

Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman is set to unveil his farm bill plans Tuesday.

What shapes young lives most? Everyday wins, relationships and school outrank crises

Which major life events matter to young people? A study by the University of Zurich (UZH) shows that adolescents and young adults primarily cite positive, everyday developmental steps as formative events, for example, school and apprenticeships, friendships, first

Bear deterrent products in high demand in Japan amid rising encounters

Repellent sprays, AI-driven detection systems and deterrent alarms with flash devices are available.

Sand: Raiders of Sophie is like Sea of Thieves on land, but even tougher for solo players

Cruise the dunes in search of loot and get into cannon battles with other salty crews.

Nancy Guthrie ransom note says she is 'buried with nature', source said

Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2026.

China Lion Takes Feng Xiaogang’s ‘I Know Who You Are’ for North America

The cat-and-mouse drama, starring Lei Jiayin and Hu Ge, reaches theaters in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand in early July, days after its China debut.

Netflix's Human Vampor is a sci-fi thriller based Toho's strangest Showa era movie

Netflix's Human Vapor looks like an enticing new sci-fi thriller that's based on the 1960 hit The Human Vapor, one of Toho's best non-Godzilla films.

A Northeastern Jam Festival Is Bucking the System With ‘Trees and Good Earth’

At Northlands Music & Arts Festival, artists and organizers are rallying around community — and the music of the Grateful Dead

Why a Brazilian Soap Star Is Beloved by Hundreds of Millions in China

Forty years after 'Escrava Isaura' swept the country, Lucélia Santos — the first foreign actress to win China's Golden Eagle Award — has returned to Shanghai.

Spanish Producers Showcase Content, Global Reach at Shanghai Film & TV Market

A state-backed roadshow of genre-blurring shorts — plus a talk featuring Spanish filmmaker Albert Serra and Chinese auteur Bi Gan — lands in Shanghai as Spanish cinema rides a global hot streak.

Shanghai: Three Things We Learned From the 2026 Festival

A first-time director takes the Golden Goblet, AI dominates every conversation and a 1961 classic leaves a packed house breathless.

How Shanghai Is Reinventing the Movie Theater to Strengthen Its Position as “China’s City of Film”

Cinemas themed around anime and live sports are luring younger crowds — and their spending — as Shanghai works to contend with China's box-office downturn.

Mosquito-borne viruses avoid killing hosts by limiting protein output, study reveals

The increase in mosquito-borne virus infections is a growing public health concern. Diseases traditionally confined to tropical or subtropical regions, like dengue or West Nile virus, are expanding their geographic scope. Europe is no longer an exception, and autochthonous

Leaf-based fluorescence test speeds search for plant gene-editing targets

Gene editing of plant DNA has the potential to produce crops with increased performance and resilience, but it can take a long time to achieve these gains. To shorten this process, scientists often use screening tools to determine where and how edits to the plant genome can be

Making sense of Mars' tiny moon Phobos

Mars' innermost moon, Phobos, has long puzzled planetary scientists, who have continually debated whether it's a captured asteroid or formed from debris after a giant impactor struck the Martian surface. The key to solving the mystery mainly rests with a better understanding of

Michael Ovitz Storms Out of Deposition After Being Asked About Jeffrey Epstein

Michael Ovitz, the co-founder of CAA, stormed out of a deposition on June 1 after being asked about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Ovitz was being questioned by a lawyer for Julia Ormond, the actress who has sued CAA for allegedly setting her up to be sexually assaulted

Interior moves to relax rules for drilling on public lands

The Trump administration is proposing to relax rules to make it easier for companies to drill for oil and gas on public lands. The Interior Department, which oversees federal lands, said that it would propose to loosen two Biden-era regulations that sought to rein in

How 100 Romanian hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack

For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.

Women negotiate as effectively as men—but leave people happier

Men and women achieve similar economic outcomes in negotiations, but female negotiators foster stronger interpersonal relationships, which lead in turn to greater satisfaction with the result and a greater desire to negotiate with that woman again in the future.

Nvidia says its AI data center design runs hotter to use a lot less water

Public pushback against data centers has emphasized their water and energy consumption, and now Nvidia is highlighting its claim that the Rubin generation reference design for a fully liquid-cooled data center has "eliminated massive amounts of power usage and pretty much all

Nanotube-based thermoelectrics open a new pathway to waste-heat energy conversion

Whenever someone asks ChatGPT a question, heat is generated somewhere in the server room—a data center. When an electric vehicle battery generates heat during operation, the heat must be managed continuously. Manufacturing processes also generate large amounts of waste heat,