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Chinese spy jailed for 20 years for economic espionage

A Chinese intelligence officer was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a US court Wednesday for stealing technology from US and French aerospace firms, the Justice Department said. Xu Yanjun was accused of playing a leading role in a

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On Red Cup Day, thousands of Starbucks workers go on strike

Hardcore Starbucks fans eagerly await the day the coffee company gives out limited-edition holiday cups. The union organizing Starbucks workers hope those same customers will help support their cause. (Image credit: Starbucks Workers United)

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How to Prepare for Travel Chaos Over the Holidays

After two years of stop-and-start COVID-19 restrictions, Americans are ready to re-embrace holiday travel this year. If you’re hitting the road, expect company—lots of it. According to a recent survey from travel booking app Hopper, almost 60% of people plan

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The World Cup is almost here. Get your head in the game with these 5 books

The beautiful game has inspired some beautiful writing: Two experts share their lists of essential reading as the 2022 World Cup prepares to kick off in Qatar. (Image credit: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)

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‘Do You Not Have a Heart?’: Authorities in China Face Outcry Over Death of Another Child in Quarantine

BEIJING — Chinese authorities faced more public anger Thursday after a second child’s death was blamed on overzealous anti-virus enforcement, adding to frustration at controls that are confining millions of people to their homes and sparked fights with health workers.

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Even remote corners of Africa are feeling the costly impacts of war in Ukraine

In Chad, one of the continent’s poorest countries, rising food and fuel prices — and drought — have left many hungry and unable to afford the limited food that is for sale. (Image credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

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Even remote corners of Africa are feeling the costly impacts of war in Ukraine

In Chad, one of the continent’s poorest countries, rising food and fuel prices — and drought — have left many hungry and unable to afford the limited food that is for sale. (Image credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

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Coping with climate change: Advice for kids — from kids

Climate anxiety is on the rise in younger generations, as they face inheriting a hotter planet. Here’s their advice on how to cope with those feelings. (Image credit: Eli Imadali)

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As holidays near, a nationwide rail strike is still on the table. Here’s the latest

So far, three of 12 unions representing freight rail workers have rejected the contract deal brokered by the Biden administration in September. Those unions are holding out for paid sick leave.

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How banks and hospitals are cashing in when patients can’t pay for health care

Some credit cards advertised by hospitals lure in patients with rosy promises of convenient, low-interest payments on big bills. But interest rates soar if you can’t quickly pay off the loan. (Image credit: sesame/Getty Images)

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