This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Police in the Vietnamese city of Da Nang fined a resident 30 million dong (about US$1,200) for suggesting on social media that the country’s first president Ho Chi Minh had many illegitimate children, state media reported. On Monday, the People’s Public Security online…
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China has created two new counties in southwestern Xinjiang in disputed territory also claimed by India, a move analysts say is aimed at strengthening Beijing’s control over the area — and will likely exacerbate tension with India. The two new counties…
The holiday season often includes gift-giving to loved ones and charitable causes, but authorities say the threat of scammers seeking to trick victims into giving them large sums of money and personal information persists year-round. Here are some common scams and how to protect yourself from them: ‘Pig butchering’ “Pig butchering” refers to several kinds…
REI is eliminating its outdoor classes, events and tours this month as it looks to prune unprofitable parts of its business while struggling to break even. The Issaquah-based co-op will lay off 180 full-time and 248 part-time employees with the move, according to an email from CEO Eric Artz sent to employees Wednesday. Sixty-seven Washington-based…
President Joe Biden’s administration plans one additional round of restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp. just days before leaving office, a final push in his effort to keep advanced technologies out of the hands of China and Russia. The U.S. wants to curb the sale of AI chips used in data centers on both…
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration canceled a transgender activist’s driver’s license after the popular TikToker publicly posted about changing the stated gender on their ID. James Rose, a nonbinary content creator who uses they and she pronouns, posted a video in December about changing the gender on their license from male to female. Rose talked about…
An Apalachee High School student was arrested for having a firearm on school grounds, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday. A 14-year-old male was taken into police custody Wednesday afternoon and faces multiple charges, including possession of a weapon on school grounds and theft, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Law…
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. We greet you with the continuing days of celebrating the Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ. The Evangelist John, recounting Christ’s final conversation with His disciples, brings us the words of the Divine Teacher: A woman…
As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you’re exposed to the elements, especially if you’re an older adult or have an underlying cardiovascular condition. Health experts warn extreme cold – or even prolonged exposure to normal winter temperatures – can affect the…
Panera Brands’ CEO is stepping down after less than two years of in the position, the parent company of Panera Bread said in a press release Tuesday. José Alberto Dueñas’s resignation is effective immediately. Dueñas, former president and CEO of Einstein Bros. Bagels, became Panera CEO in July of 2023. “I am immensely proud of…
