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New York City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages Beginning June 2028
Oct 23, 2026

New York City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages Beginning June 2028

The New York City Council passed the bill following a tourist’s death this summer....

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'Legislative reforms on fire safety to be rolled out'
Oct 23, 2026

'Legislative reforms on fire safety to be rolled out'

Security minister Chris Tang on Friday said the government will roll out a series of legislative reforms to improve fire safety, as the administration mulls sweeping changes in response to the deadly ...

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Wine walks, star chefs and fresh flavours: how to enjoy the Wine and Dine Festival
Oct 23, 2026

Wine walks, star chefs and fresh flavours: how to enjoy the Wine and Dine Festival

The annual Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival later this month promises more booths and longer hours to help attract over 168,000 visitors. The South China Morning Post unpacks what is on offer so you c...

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Trump announces he'll use Defense Production Act to increase domestic gas production 
Oct 23, 2026

Trump announces he'll use Defense Production Act to increase domestic gas production 

President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House look...

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'Daily Huanggang traffic hit 130k at long weekend'
Oct 23, 2026

'Daily Huanggang traffic hit 130k at long weekend'

The new Huanggang border crossing facility is operating smoothly but still has room for improvement, Secretary for Security Chris Tang said on Friday, as he revealed that daily passenger traffic hit 1...

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Treasury Department proposes curbs on high-tech investments in China, Russia, North Korea
Oct 23, 2026

Treasury Department proposes curbs on high-tech investments in China, Russia, North Korea

The Treasury Department on Thursday proposed a rule to curb American high-tech investments, including in AI, based in U.S. adversary countries such as China, Russia, North Korea and other "countries o...

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Man kills his teenage ex-girlfriend then shoots himself, authorities say
Oct 23, 2026

Man kills his teenage ex-girlfriend then shoots himself, authorities say

A teenage girl was killed at a home in Arcadia. The shooting suspect fled and tried to take his own life in Pasadena, officials said....

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Hong Kong elderly urged to stay indoors as air pollution spikes to serious levels
Oct 23, 2026

Hong Kong elderly urged to stay indoors as air pollution spikes to serious levels

Severe haze in Hong Kong over the past two days has prompted a government warning of serious health risks, with experts urging the elderly and vulnerable to stay indoors until sunset. Air quality heal...

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Supplement sold at gas stations blamed for California man's opioid overdose
Oct 23, 2026

Supplement sold at gas stations blamed for California man's opioid overdose

Public health officials in San Francisco reported a death associated with MGM-15, a lab-created and modified form of 7-OH....

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How Hong Kong can go from passive trade hub to regional control tower
Oct 23, 2026

How Hong Kong can go from passive trade hub to regional control tower

This year has opened a rare window of relative calm in global commerce. On October 8, the World Trade Organization doubled its forecast for global goods trade growth, from 1.9 to 3.9 per cent. The eas...

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