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Month: August 2023

Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou says he will seek Taiwan’s presidency as independent candidate

By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of the electronics giant Foxconn, declared Monday that he will run as an independent candidate for president in Taiwan’s 2024 election, ending months of speculation. At a news conference, Gou criticized the governing Democratic Progressive Party, saying its policies have “brought

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What to stream this week: Indiana Jones, ‘One Piece,’ ‘The Menu’ and tunes from NCT and Icona Pop

By The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from the 20-member K-pop super group NCT, ”Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” swings into streaming. Also, the new live-action fantasy series “One Piece” comes to Netflix after having been adapted from a beloved Japanese manga and anime series. The third “Power”

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Top US and Chinese commerce officials express support for better trade conditions

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart expressed support for improving trade conditions as Raimondo on Monday began a visit to Beijing aimed at improving chilly relations. Raimondo joined American officials including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in July who have visited China in the past

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Simone Biles competes in the balance beam at the US Gymnastics championships.

Simone Biles makes history after winning a record 8th all-around national title at the US Gymnastics Championships

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The woman most people consider the greatest gymnast of all time keeps adding to her amazing legacy. Simone Biles won a record eighth national all-around title with a strong performance Sunday at the US Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California. The 26-year-old Biles also became the oldest woman to

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Jenni Hermoso is kissed by president of the RFEF Luis Rubiales during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20.

FIFA suspends Spain soccer chief Luis Rubiales and coaches resign over unwanted kiss with Women’s World Cup winner

By Aimee Lewis and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss on Women’s World Cup Winner Jenni Hermoso has triggered a crisis in Spanish soccer, with world governing body FIFA suspending the president and Spain’s women’s coaches resigning en masse. FIFA said it was suspending Rubiales from “all football-related

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