What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls
A recent poll found many Americans want the U.S. government to focus in 2026 on domestic issues such as health care and high costs.
Hong Kong think tank backs call to make bid‑rigging a crime after fatal fire
Hong Kong should make bid-rigging a crime in the wake of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, a local think tank has urged, echoing a similar call from the city’s barristers.
The proposal by the POD Research Institute came after the Hong Kong Bar Association formed a task force to review existing legislation following the deadly fire in Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, which tore through seven of the eight blocks under maintenance in November.
The blaze, which killed at least 161 people and displaced...
Bid to change Taiwan law that prompted Beijing to warn of war risk falls at first hurdle
A controversial plan to change Taiwan’s law governing relations with mainland China, which critics said could edge the island towards “de jure independence”, appears to have collapsed within days.
The failure of the draft legislation to even reach the legislature’s agenda committee underscored the sensitivity of the issue amid mounting pressure from Beijing, which warned on Sunday that a declaration of independence would mean war.
The initiative to amend the Act Governing Relations Between the...
‘Intense energy’ around Pa. governor’s race and 35 others across U.S. in 2026
Pennsylvania in 2026 is home to one of 36 governor's races that will help shape state leadership, elections and policy across the country in the years to come.
‘Intense energy’ around Pa. governor’s race and 35 others across U.S. in 2026
Pennsylvania in 2026 is home to one of 36 governor's races that will help shape state leadership, elections and policy across the country in the years to come.
Disgraced Former Prince Andrew Reportedly Blames Princess Catherine of Wales for His Downfall, Calls Her a ‘Silent Assassin’
Did Kate avenge herself of Andrew’s mistreatment?
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From classic rock to comedy, Broadway to children’s music, here are some of the top shows coming to the Lehigh Valley in 2026
From legendary farewell tours and laugh-out-loud comedy to Broadway favorites and standout regional talent, 2026 is shaping up to be another thrilling year for live entertainment in the Lehigh Valley.
Alibaba’s Amap muscles up on ‘world models’ in push beyond text-based AI
Amap, the mapping and navigation arm of Alibaba Group Holding, is stepping up research into “world models” – systems designed to simulate real-world environments – as the tech giant pushes deeper into embedding artificial intelligence across its services.
The unit planned to launch a new product based on its FantasyWorld model, which was developed by the Alibaba Amap Computer Vision Lab and released in September, according to Shanghai Securities News. Alibaba did not immediately respond to a...
San Diego’s silent screen cowboy and heartthrob: The story of Roy Stewart
John Stewart was a San Diego native who helped shape the image of the Western hero in early Hollywood and appeared in 130 films between 1915 and 1933.
The mother of one of Elon Musk's children says his AI bot won't stop creating sexualized images of her
When Ashley St. Clair asked Grok, the generative artificial intelligence reply bot built into the X platform, to stop creating sexually suggestive pictures of her, Grok said it would stop.
BBC Verify examines claims Venezuela 'stole' US oil
The US government has made it clear that getting access to Venezuelan oil is an important motivation for its actions in the country.
'It means the world to me' - Chelsea appoint Rosenior
Chelsea appoint Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior as head coach, replacing Enzo Maresca.