Monthly Archives: September 2021

Breaking down Beijing’s master plan to crackdown on tech

China’s big tech players across the board — from e-commerce platforms to ride-hailing companies to video game firms to education tech groups — have been targeted by government regulation. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout looks at how Beijing’s master plan for its tech sector is emerging from the ongoing tech takedown.China’s big tech players across the […]

After Ida, Louisiana residents face gas shortages and dwindling supplies

A long road to recovery is ahead for Gulf Coast residents impacted by Hurricane Ida, and now some families are scrambling to stock up on food and gas as supplies in the region dwindle.A long road to recovery is ahead for Gulf Coast residents impacted by Hurricane Ida, and now some families are scrambling to […]

Caldor Fire closes in on California resort city, threatening 34,000 structures

The Caldor Fire, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people from a popular California tourist town, is now threatening more than 34,000 structures after already destroying hundreds of homes, officials said.The Caldor Fire, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people from a popular California tourist town, is now threatening more than […]

Latest footage shows Taliban checking out abandoned US hardware

As US troops left Afghanistan, the Taliban inspected military equipment abandoned by Afghanistan’s army and the US military. The commander of US Central Command says the American hardware has been demilitarized and is no longer operational. CNN’s Sam Kiley reports.As US troops left Afghanistan, the Taliban inspected military equipment abandoned by Afghanistan’s army and the […]

China’s ‘revolution’ cost investors $3 trillion. So why aren’t they running scared?

Heavyweight global investment firms are sticking with China despite a sweeping crackdown on business by the ruling Communist Party that has wiped $3 trillion off the market value of the country’s biggest companies.Heavyweight global investment firms are sticking with China despite a sweeping crackdown on business by the ruling Communist Party that has wiped $3 […]

Texas 6-week abortion ban takes effect after Supreme Court inaction

A controversial Texas law that bars abortions at six weeks went into effect early Wednesday morning after the Supreme Court and a federal appeals court failed to rule on pending emergency requests brought by abortion providers.A controversial Texas law that bars abortions at six weeks went into effect early Wednesday morning after the Supreme Court […]

White House thanks interpreter in hiding who helped rescue Biden in 2008 and commits to evacuating Afghan partners

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday praised the Afghan interpreter in hiding who helped rescue then-Sen. Joe Biden during a 2008 rescue mission as she reaffirmed the US’ commitment to helping Afghan allies.White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday praised the Afghan interpreter in hiding who helped rescue then-Sen. Joe Biden during […]