Keeping up with America

China’s defense minister Li Shangfu blamed the actions of “some people” in the US for the breakdown of friendly bilateral ties in a meeting with former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.

A judge will hear arguments in a lawsuit opposing an asylum rule that is a key part of the Biden administration’s immigration policy.

Wall Street bank’s profits rise 40% to $13.3bn as interest rates charged to borrowers increase.

Authorities said a person of interest connects the deaths of the four women, but family members said it's too soon to believe the alleged killer may have been found.

Who's running to be the next US president? The 2024 election candidates so far - including Oprah's 'spiritual adviser.’

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Global heat waves scorching Europe, Asia, and the US have worsened, raising the risk of heat-related deaths, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.

President Xi Jinping has resisted crossing Washington’s red lines over arming Russia’s war machine in Ukraine. But that hasn’t stopped China edging closer to Moscow’s military in another way: direct engagement.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

MI6 Chief Says AI Can't Beat Human Intelligence for Spying

6 Steps to Leverage Cloud Backup Solutions in Your Business

How technology is making life easier for disabled people

Richer, Wiser, Happier

The Limit Does Exist: What You Need to Know About Legal & Savings Bank Withdrawal Limits

I’m in my 30s with no idea how to manage my finances. Where do I start? | Paridhi Jain, The Sydney Morning Herald. You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed about where to start. There’s a lot of conflicting advice out there, which can make it hard to figure out how to move forward. So, let’s break it down into some simple steps.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Clippers Not Offering Key Assets in James Harden Trade | Women's World Cup associations responsible for player pay, not FIFA

SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Indie Projects to Shoot During Strike, Including Two A24 Films | Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello split up after 7 years of marriage

The Behind-the-Scenes Players Seeking a Path to Hollywood Peace | Marilyn Manson to plead no contest to blowing his nose on videographer in 2019

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

How to bring a community garden back to life

What is ‘dopamine decor,’ and why are so many Gen Zers embracing it in their homes?

How medication may be hampering your body’s response to summer heat

10 Underrated Movie Gems From A-List Actors