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Centcom commander addresses mental health concerns for troops on USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper on Sunday addressed concerns about the mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the aircraft carrier returns home after being docked in the Middle East for more than 260 days. Cooper called his visit to the ship on Saturday "awe-inspiring" in a statement...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s ‘heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell’

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has "heard absolutely nothing back from" Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following the GOP senator's weeks-long hospitalization. Beshear, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, made the admission during his Sunday appearance on CBS News's "Face the Nation." The Kentucky governor added...

US commander says mental health a ‘priority’ on USS Lincoln

The USS George Washington is reportedly heading to replace the USS Lincoln and could arrive in the region in about a week. Family members of sailors aboard the USS Lincoln have expressed concern about their mental health deteriorating due to the conditions, with some sailors having reportedly attempted to jump overboard. Adm Cooper said in

China Censors CNN Segment About Chinese Censorship

It might be the quickest-ever fact check. A segment of Elex Michaelson’s The Story Is on CNN was censored last night just as the network’s correspondent in Beijing, Mike Valerio, began describing the topics that trigger the Middle Kingdom’s censors. “We’re being watched right now,” Valerio explained as part of the segment...

China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Cruises Toward $600 Million

Racing-comedy “Pegasus 3” maintained its dominant lead at the China box office during the March 6–8 weekend, earning RMB168.9 million ($23.8 million) in its third full weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by PMF Pictures, the film has now reached a cumulative total of $578.7 million since its debut...

China Focus: Chinese brand appeal, tighter transport rules, mental health trends, and more

China Focus (Getty Images/iStockphoto) This edition explores the rising appeal of Chinese food brands, tighter transport rules for edible oils, alcohol and syrups, mental health trends, and more China’s appeal: Chinese food brands eye global growth via Singapore China food brands are tapping the surge in demand for Chinese products, partnering Scarlett Supermarket to gain

China Emerges as a Global Travel Powerhouse, Fueled by Domestic Growth and Outbound Momentum

In Brief: China's rise as a dominant force in global travel is driven by strong internal growth and increasing international travel from its citizens, significantly impacting the worldwide hospitality sector. China Emerges as a Global Travel Powerhouse, Fueled by Domestic Growth and Outbound Momentum - Image Credit Unsplash    China’s travel market is expanding rapidly, with

China To Scrap Tariffs For Most Of Africa From May, Says Xi

Many African countries are increasingly looking to China and other trading partners since US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs worldwide last year. The post China To Scrap Tariffs For Most Of Africa From May, Says Xi appeared first on Channels Television...

China banned fishing in its biggest river, and species are starting to recover

Decades of overfishing and habitat degradation led to huge declines in freshwater biodiversity in China's longest river, but there are signs of recovery after a fishing ban was implemented in 2021...

China single mum starts business with US$100, runs clothing brand earning tens of millions yearly

A young Chinese single mother who started with a street stall and just 700 yuan (US$100) to her name has built a successful nationwide clothing business. The “new Chinese-style clothing” brand, now earns tens of millions of yuan each year and its success has inspired many people online. Dong Na, a single mother born in

Is China using US Bitcoin ETFs as a backdoor? Mystery Hong Kong firm invested $436M in BlackRock’s IBIT

An obscure Hong Kong firm has disclosed a $436 million position in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, a revelation that is fueling speculation about Chinese capital flowing into crypto through offshore side doors. Laurore Ltd, a previously unknown entity, reported the stake in BlackRock Inc.’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in a filing with the US Securities and

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Centcom commander addresses mental health concerns for troops on USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper on Sunday addressed concerns about the mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the aircraft carrier returns home after being docked in the Middle East for more than 260 days. Cooper called his visit to the ship on Saturday "awe-inspiring" in a statement...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s ‘heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell’

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has "heard absolutely nothing back from" Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following the GOP senator's weeks-long hospitalization. Beshear, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, made the admission during his Sunday appearance on CBS News's "Face the Nation." The Kentucky governor added...

US commander says mental health a ‘priority’ on USS Lincoln

The USS George Washington is reportedly heading to replace the USS Lincoln and could arrive in the region in about a week. Family members of sailors aboard the USS Lincoln have expressed concern about their mental health deteriorating due to the conditions, with some sailors having reportedly attempted to jump overboard. Adm Cooper said in

Iran War Day 170: U.S. Pulls Last Aircraft Carrier Out of Western Pacific for Iran War

The Iran War State of the Union: The move comes after reports of mental health and supply struggles aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) President Donald Trump’s decision to send the USS George Washington to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East will leave the western Pacific without a U.S. aircraft

Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution

LONDON (AP) — In central London, near where tourists and business travelers board Eurostar trains to Paris, lies the burial place of Benjamin Franklin’s eldest son — a man whose life and family relationships were upended by his stance on the American Revolution. William Franklin was buried at the graveyard of St. Pancras Old Church