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In 1772, Benjamin Franklin sent Chinese tallow seeds to Savannah, Georgia; the government planted more along the Gulf in 1900, and the tree now covers 185,000 hectaresIn the late 1700s, a shipment of 1772 seeds sparked a significant invasion of non-native trees across southern U.S. forests. The federal pl...- The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...
- Bessent's D-Day sanctions are more Anzio, but Iran response is keyUS sanctions announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent aim to pressure Iran and countries doing business with it, but their gradual app...
- In 1898, a Stanford geology student married a young mining engineer and began a life of travel. 30 years later, she became America's First LadyLou Henry Hoover’s journey to the White House was far from ordinary. After becoming the first woman to graduate from Stanford University wi...
- In 1848, a carpenter spotted a shiny rock in California. What followed changed the course of American history foreverJames Marshall’s discovery of gold in California in 1848 triggered a massive Gold Rush that changed the state and influenced the course of ...
- Oil Price Today (August 24): Crude oil slips below $93 ahead of US sanctions announcement on Iran. What are experts saying?US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impo...
- Oil falls ahead of US announcement on new Iran sanctionsOil prices experienced a decline as investors braced for impending U.S. sanctions aimed at Iran. With these sanctions likely to create furt...
- Volkswagen chief warns company's situation 'more than critical'Volkswagen's CEO warns of a critical state and major upheaval in the auto industry. The company faces significant challenges from global he...
- In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poachingA historic pangolin specimen from 1836 helped confirm Manis aurita as a distinct species. This discovery aids conservationists in identifyi...
- Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hitIran warns of devastating retaliation against new United States sanctions. United States Treasury chief Scott Bessent plans the toughest fi...
- US to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran, Scott Bessent saysUnited States Treasury chief Scott Bessent announced unprecedented sanctions against Iran. These stringent measures aim to avoid significan...
- US to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran; Scott Bessent bets on 'one-two punch' to cripple Iranian regimeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will impose the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, with details expected Monday, ...
- Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi govt now: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal PradeshUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju stated border areas are now a top priority for the government. He referenced past neglect and acknowledged Chin...
- Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is...' - Ancient Chinese philosopher’s profound lesson on self-control and the meaning of true powerQuote of the day by Lao Tzu: As an influential philosopher, Lao Tzu laid the foundations of Taoism, a belief system that champions living i...
- In 723 CE, two 8th-century Chinese polymaths during the Tang dynasty invented the world's first mechanical clockwork escapement mechanism: How Yi Xing and Liang Lingzan changed timekeeping?In 723 CE, two 8th-century Chinese polymaths during the Tang dynasty invented the world's first mechanical clockwork escapement mechanism. ...
- Diageo sheds nearly 2,000 jobs as 'Drastic Dave' leads overhaulDiageo's workforce decreased over six percent year-on-year by June. This reduction occurred as the company began restructuring under its ne...
- A cheap American sandwich conquered the world. Now China is rewriting the burger's 100-year-old storyBurgers are experiencing a surge in popularity across China's fast-food market. Global chains and local operators are now fiercely competin...
- A $67 bn tariff trail leads the US to India over China trade. Where's the proof?The White House has placed India among countries at highest risk of being used to circumvent US tariffs on Chinese goods, citing an estimat...
- US flags dozens of trade partners as risks for aiding tariff evasionThe Trump administration flagged dozens of US trading partners Thursday as potential risks in aiding Chinese tariff evasion, vowing to tap ...
- Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window openThe year was 2010 and Google was about to exit due to concerns over censorship and cyberattacks. That decision was lauded by democracy acti...
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