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China’s property woes and U.S. sanctions have hit some cities hard

BEIJING — China’s property struggles and U.S. sanctions have significantly affected some of its cities, even as others benefit from…

Scientists piece together clues in a shark ‘murder mystery’

There are not many animals that can mess with adult porbeagle sharks — or at least, that’s what researchers used…

Harris says she opposes U.S. Steel’s sale to a Japanese firm during campaign event

Vice President Kamala Harris used a joint campaign appearance with President Joe Biden in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania on Monday to say…

Netanyahu pushes back against new pressure over Gaza and hostages: ‘No one will preach to me’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pushed back against a new wave of pressure to reach a cease-fire deal…

American Jessica Pegula moves on to US Open quarterfinals with win over Diana Shnaider, will face Iga Świątek next

CNN  —  There will be more American representation in the women’s quarterfinals at the US Open as Jessica Pegula advanced…

Valentina Petrillo becomes first out transgender Paralympic runner, fails to make women’s 400m T12 final

CNN  —  Valentina Petrillo became the first out transgender runner to take part in the Paralympics when she competed in…

UK suspends some arms export licenses to Israel

LONDON — British Foreign Minister David Lammy said Monday the country would immediately suspend some arms export licenses to Israel…

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese breaks league single-season rebounding record and more from around the WNBA

CNN  —  Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese broke the WNBA’s single-season record for rebounds, notching her 418th in a 79-74…

American demand for international trips drives ‘travel momentum’ and overall spending

Travel spending among American households continues to outpace its pre-pandemic levels, a trend underpinned by a zeal for international trips,…

Summer-like heat is scorching the Southern Hemisphere — in winter

It’s winter in the Southern Hemisphere — but you wouldn’t know it from the thermostat. On August 26, a remote…