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Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest
Oct 17, 2026

Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest

Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the legislation had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against Ukraine....

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The butterfly effect: one man’s mission to help nature and communities coexist
Oct 17, 2026

The butterfly effect: one man’s mission to help nature and communities coexist

Hong Kong’s next phase of development should make room for both butterflies and buildings, conservationist Dr Yau Wing-kwong has said, arguing that biodiversity can be incorporated into parks, schools...

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Hong Kong touts key advantages over London in bid to become global gold hub
Oct 17, 2026

Hong Kong touts key advantages over London in bid to become global gold hub

Distinctive features will set Hong Kong apart from London, a major bullion hub, as the city accelerates efforts to develop an international gold and precious metals trading ecosystem covering the enti...

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A companion between appointments: Hong Kong student’s AI tool for cancer patients
Oct 17, 2026

A companion between appointments: Hong Kong student’s AI tool for cancer patients

For cancer patients in Hong Kong, emotional distress can persist beyond the clinic, with a large combined analysis of multiple studies linking depression and anxiety to lower chances of survival. Clau...

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Global hedge funds hammered by AI sell-off this week, Asia managers lead losses
Oct 17, 2026

Global hedge funds hammered by AI sell-off this week, Asia managers lead losses

Global AI stocks collectively have been sold by long-short fund managers for six straight sessions...

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Arcadia surrogacy mansion mom fled U.S. after previous abuse charge, prosecutors allege
Oct 17, 2026

Arcadia surrogacy mansion mom fled U.S. after previous abuse charge, prosecutors allege

Two parents accused of allowing more than a dozen surrogate children to suffer abuse inside a so-called "house of horrors" in Arcadia never let the children outside and kept the cremated remains of an...

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Growing number of ex-officials enter race for Hong Kong Election Committee seats
Oct 17, 2026

Growing number of ex-officials enter race for Hong Kong Election Committee seats

A growing number of former senior government officials have joined the race for seats on Hong Kong’s Election Committee, a trend observers say will enhance the prestige and legitimacy of the body task...

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Hackers steal personal data of millions of California students in massive breach
Oct 17, 2026

Hackers steal personal data of millions of California students in massive breach

Hackers stole data from millions of California students who took state tests. The security breach affects current and former students who attended public schools over the last three years....

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DOJ Settles With Mississippi Police Over Civil Rights Violations
Oct 16, 2026

DOJ Settles With Mississippi Police Over Civil Rights Violations

A scathing 2024 DOJ report said the Lexington Police Department routinely violated citizens’ civil rights in the rural, poor, majority-Black city....

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Top LAFD union official accuses former president of battery
Oct 16, 2026

Top LAFD union official accuses former president of battery

Los Angeles firefighters Jason Powell and Freddy Escobar have a history, and on Friday that apparently led to an altercation at their union's headquarters....

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