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Could the start of China’s Warring States Period have lessons for the present day?

South China Morning Post 22 Mar 2025
The downfall of Zhi Bo in the ancient state of Jin is a study in the abuse of power and hubris that still echoes through history ... .
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Outraged by poor property management service, China resident pays US$20 fee with 6,000 coins

South China Morning Post 22 Mar 2025
Property management staff take 3 hours to count mountain of coins after angry woman threatens to call police, experts say her actions ‘legal’ ... .
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Ping advises Bato on ICC problem: 'Huwag siya magtago, biro lang, call niya yan'

Manila Bulletin 21 Mar 2025
"Huwag siya magtago ... "Seryoso, choice niya yan ... "Call niya (Dela Rosa) yan. Ako call ko yan kasi ang pagtatago, trabaho ng law enforcement maghanap. Di nila ako nakita, problema nila yan ... So yan ang aking invoke dahil ito naman may basehan sa batas ... .
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NASA Astronauts Don’t Receive Overtime Pay for Space Mission But Get $5 a Day

New York Times 20 Mar 2025
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore do not get overtime for their unexpectedly long stay on the International Space Station, according to NASA rules. But they do get $5 a day for “incidentals.” ... .
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Chinese seniors embrace quirky workouts – crocodile crawl, tree-bumping for longevity

South China Morning Post 20 Mar 2025
Obsession with longevity drives many to pursue unconventional health routines to boost vitality ... .
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In Brooklyn, a 19th-Century College Is Turned Into Luxury Rentals

New York Times 20 Mar 2025
The restored building in Bedford-Stuyvesant was once home to the College of St. John the Baptist, which later became St. John’s University ... .
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American Homes Are Getting Younger

New York Times 20 Mar 2025
The median year that homes were built has risen as new housing is constructed, largely because of population growth and the need to house a migrating population ... .
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Chinese dad offers US$1.4 million reward to find abducted son, reunites after 24 years

South China Morning Post 20 Mar 2025
At reunion, father gifts son US$415,000 Mercedes-Benz, education fund, but son declines, wanting to create own success ... .
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Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks

New York Times 19 Mar 2025
Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday ... .
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China couple yearning for son have 9 girls, all named with character ‘di’, hoping for ...

South China Morning Post 19 Mar 2025
Many Chinese couples believe son can support them in old age, viewing daughter as akin to water that has been poured out when they marry ... .
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Israel Carries Out ‘Extensive Strikes’ in Gaza

New York Times 18 Mar 2025
The strikes, announced early Tuesday, appeared to be the first major attack in Gaza by Israel since its cease-fire with Hamas began ... .
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Chinese woman seeks US$6,800 for chores, divorce court awards 5 times that, sparks delight

South China Morning Post 18 Mar 2025
Ex-husband expresses surprise at award as some people online suggest men deserve compensation for being ‘bodyguards’, ‘chauffeurs’ ... .
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Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kills Over 400, in Breakdown of Cease-Fire

New York Times 18 Mar 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he had ordered the aerial attacks after Hamas’s “repeated refusal” to release the remaining hostages it holds. “This is just the beginning,” he said ... .
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