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The American strikes destroyed four missiles that posed a threat to ships in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said. They came on the third day in a row the Houthis have defiantly fired at passing ships.

Hong Kong residents no longer have the world’s longest life expectancies, with the city relinquishing its crown to Japan as Covid and overall stress weighs on local lifespans.  Women in Hong Kong were expected to live until 86.8 years old

China’s population contracted for the second straight year—as deaths in 2023 rose and births hit a new low—as the world’s second largest economy faces growing risk of demographic crisis. Government data released Wednesday showed that China’s overall population by the

Trump Says It’s ‘Ridiculous’ He ‘Had to Leave’ the White House  Rolling Stone

New Hampshire gets its turn after Trump’s big win in Iowa puts new pressure on Haley and DeSantis  The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News

What’s News: World-Wide

Apple is offering rare discounts in China, including on its latest iPhones, in a bid to repel growing competition in the high-end market.

China’s internet regulator is conducting a cybersecurity review into Shein’s data handling and sharing practices as the fast-fashion giant seeks Beijing’s blessing for its upcoming IPO.

The Supreme Court denied Apple’s attempt to appeal a decision in an antitrust case over its App Store, a decision that prompted the iPhone maker to issue new policies that were swiftly criticized by third-party software makers.

Fact checking Ron DeSantis’ CNN town hall in New Hampshire  CNN DeSantis postpones Claremont town hall due to weather; participates in CNN town hall  WMUR-TV DeSantis blasts Trump, Haley for refusing to debate: ‘I’m the only one not running a basement campaign’  New