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Voice of America 

China tries to reshape Tibet, Xinjiang narratives with new propaganda efforts

Taipei, Taiwan — Chinese authorities have rolled out new propaganda efforts aimed at countering Western narratives about the human rights situation in the northwest Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Tibet. In recent weeks, they have continued to invite foreign vloggers to visit Xinjiang, home to millions of Uyghur people, a majority Muslim ethnic minority group. Also this month, China inaugurated an international communication center to produce content portraying some "positive developments” in Tibet... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

When your object of love is an object

Michele Kobke, a 36-year-old from Berlin, has ended her nine-year relationship with a Boeing 737-800 she affectionately called 'Darling'. Kobke, who identifies as an objectophile, had described their bond as sexual but faced challenges due to limited physical access. Another German woman, Sarah Rodo, continues her relationship with a Boeing 737 named 'Dicki'.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Donald Trump-Kamala Harris second US Presidential debate is not happening?

Former President Donald Trump did not commit for a second US Presidential Debate with his competitor Kamala Harris following the U.S Presidential Debate of 2024 which was held on Tuesday under the moderation of ABC News. Donald Trump claimed that Kamala Harris lost the U.S Presidential Debate pretty badly and thus she wants a rematch.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India must embrace a hybrid model that aligns research with industry needs, and avoid the US path

Narendra Modi launched the Anusandhan National Research Foundation with a ₹50k crore budget over five years to align academic research with industry needs. The initiative aims to avoid inefficiencies seen in the US system and leverage India's strengths in practical applications, exemplified by IIT Madras's successful industry-academic collaborations.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US Treasury sets rules for 15% minimum tax on biggest, most profitable companies

The Treasury said in a statement that the tax would apply to companies with annual average adjusted financial statement income of $1 billion or more. These companies often use income deductions and other strategies to minimize their net income and federal income tax, in some cases to zero.

Ksnt.com 

Biologists get help from fish in managing invasive species in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas wildlife officials are working to bring the numbers of an invasive fish species down and are asking anglers to pitch in with the effort. Chris Steffen, aquatic invasive species coordinator with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), told 27 News about the current management efforts for white perch in [...]