Deng Xiaoping’s Legacy: Reform, Repression, and an Unfinished Reckoning
Feb. 19 marks the anniversary of Deng Xiaoping’s death in 1997. Chinese philosopher Li Zehou once...
Former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, Arrested in Misconduct Probe
Police statement and royal response In a statement issued on Feb. 19, Thames Valley Police said officers...
Will China Face a Military Coup? Risk Assessment Amid Reports on Zhang Youxia
Following Zhang Youxia’s downfall, rumors have continued to circulate within political circles and online...
Chinese New Year in the Song Dynasty: Ghost Masks, Nuo Rituals, and Imperial Exorcism Ceremonies
The first morning of the year In the Song Dynasty, which ruled China from 960 to 1279, Chinese New...
Su Yiming Wins China’s First Gold Under Japanese Coach Yasuhiro Sato Amid Muted Media Coverage
In February 2026, as the Milan Winter Olympics gathered momentum, Su Yiming landed a decisive run in the men’s snowboard slopestyle final. The 21-year-old from Jilin executed a high-difficulty jump to defeat a strong international...
9 Signs You’re Consuming Too Much Sugar, and How to Conquer Your Cravings
We all know that consuming too much sugar is terrible for your body. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends no more than 10 grams (about two teaspoons) of sugar daily; yet Americans eat about 17...
From Reluctant Roots to Purpose-Driven Passion: Inside Automotive Ingenuity HD
When Edin V. Guzman talks about automotive repair, he doesn’t begin with engines or tools—but with people, faith, and energy. “I actually grew up with my dad being a diesel mechanic,” Guzman said. “And let...
From Walden to the Fragrance of Telegraph Avenue
Walden was the first work of American literature I encountered. I had just finished elementary school and my entrance exams when my father took me to a bookstore and allowed me to choose a book...
Canada’s Housing Market Faces ‘Unprecedented Test’ as Prices Slide and Starts Stall
Canada’s housing market is facing an unprecedented severe test. In a Feb. 18 report, economists Benjamin Tal and Katherine Judge of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) pointed out that although official data show housing...
Trump Invokes Trade Act of 1974 to Sustain ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that President Trump lacked the authority to impose large-scale “Liberation Day” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Trump did not back down. Instead, he quickly...
Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15% After Supreme Court Setback
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday, Feb. 21 that he is raising the global tariff rate on goods entering the United States from 10 percent to 15 percent, effective immediately. The move came one day...
Gunman Carrying Shotgun and Gasoline Killed During Security Breach at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
Early on Feb. 22 a security incident occurred at U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. A gunman breached the resort’s secure area and was shot dead on the scene by U.S....