Influencer who died after trying to lose 100kg at weight loss boot camps spotlighted by Chinese state media
A social media influencer who was trying to lose more than half her body weight as an inspiration to her followers has reportedly died while attending an intensive weight-loss boot camp in northwestern China, fueling a debate over how to regulate the influencer industry.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine's counteroffensive is now underway. Here's what's happened so far
Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces has not yet gained the momentum that some overly optimistic observers anticipated. So far it feels like the prelude to a more expansive act.
1970-01-01 08:00
UN steps up criticism of IMF and World Bank, the other pillars of the post-World War II global order
From the ashes of World War II, three institutions were created as linchpins of a new global order
1970-01-01 08:00
Dedicated service and therapy dogs receive honorary 'dogtorate' degrees from the University of Maryland, Baltimore
If every dog has its day, graduating with honorary "dogtorate" degrees marked that moment for a group of service and therapy dogs who have gone above and beyond.
1970-01-01 08:00
IMF sees Honduran economic growth slowing to about 3% in 2023
TEGUCIGALPA Honduran economic growth is seen slowing to about 3% in 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated
1970-01-01 08:00
Huawei Protests EU Guideline That Aims to Phase It Out as Vendor
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. said the European Commission’s call to recommend excluding its advanced wireless equipment in the
1970-01-01 08:00
Florida comes from behind to beat Virginia 6-5 in the College World Series
Jac Caglianone scored the winning run on Luke Heyman’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth and Florida rallied to beat Virginia 6-5 in the College World Series
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia to Spend $1.4 Billion to Address Housing Affordability
Australia will invest A$2 billion ($1.4 billion) to build thousands of government-subsidized homes across the country, Prime Minister
1970-01-01 08:00
World Bank green lights $500 million loan to boost Costa Rica's budget
SAN JOSE The World Bank approved a new $500 million loan to Costa Rica aimed at strengthening support
1970-01-01 08:00
US to send satellite data to Canada to help detect wildfires
The U.S. Department of Defense began sending real-time satellite and sensor data to Canadian authorities on Friday, technology
1970-01-01 08:00
New Jersey police officer performs life-saving CPR on a man who was struck by lightning
A New Jersey police officer has been hailed as a hero after helping save the life of a father who was struck by lightning.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Japan is rethinking its rape laws and raising the age of consent from 13
Japan is finally changing its age of consent and definition of rape, after previous attempts were blocked by government inertia and opponents who deemed the amendments unnecessary.
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