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#TikTok #ByteDance #Trump #SocialMedia #USBan TikTok Faces April Deadline for US Sale The US government is actively engaging with four different groups regarding the sale of the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok. Former President Donald Trump stated that all potential buyers are solid options, as the company faces an April 5 deadline to be sold…

Keywords: hoarding disorder, mental health, aging population, therapy, public health, cognitive behavioral therapy, support groups, decluttering A Small Step Toward Change A dozen people seated around folding tables applaud as a woman smiles—she has just donated two large garbage bags filled with clothes, including Christmas sweaters and pantsuits, to a local church. For most, a…

Keywords: China, Wang Yi, US-China relations, trade war, global order, diplomacy, tariffs, foreign policy ‘Might is Right’ Could Harm Smaller Nations, Says Wang Yi China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi cautioned that if major powers operate on a “might is right” basis, it could undermine global stability and disproportionately harm smaller countries. Speaking at a press…

Tags: Public Health, CDC, Government Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Workforce Impact on Public Health Workforce The abrupt dismissal of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees has significantly disrupted training programs that have long supported state and local public health departments. These programs not only cultivate future public health leaders but also play a…

Opposition to Medicaid Cuts Grows TUSTIN — Cynthia Williams is outraged at U.S. House Republicans for proposing significant cuts to Medicaid, the government-funded health insurance program for low-income individuals and people with disabilities. The 61-year-old Anaheim resident cares for her blind adult daughter and her sister, a military veteran suffering from severe PTSD and other…

Tags: Crime, Jewelry Theft, Law Enforcement, Tiffany & Co, Florida Suspect Swallows Stolen Earrings During Arrest ORLANDO, Florida: A suspected thief swallowed two pairs of diamond earrings valued at nearly US$770,000 during his arrest on a Florida Panhandle highway. Authorities now face the challenge of recovering the stolen Tiffany & Co. jewelry. While in the…

#ChinaEconomy #Involution #Neijuan #Overcompetition #MarketRegulation The Growing Concern of Neijuan in China Neijuan (内卷), or ‘involution,’ has become a major concern in China’s economic landscape. The term describes a cycle of excessive competition where companies and individuals invest more effort and resources without achieving proportional returns. This issue has been particularly prevalent in sectors such…

Tags: Healthcare Insurance, Legal Case, Medicare Advantage, Fraud Investigation Court Rules in Favor of UnitedHealth The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) faced a major setback in its long-running lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group over alleged Medicare Advantage overpayments. Special Master Suzanne Segal ruled that the government failed to provide sufficient evidence to support its claim that…

Tags: Trump, US Politics, Congress, Foreign Policy, Economy, Immigration, Tariffs, Ukraine Trump to Outline His Vision for the Nation US President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first address to Congress since returning to the White House. His speech at the US Capitol is expected to outline his administration’s priorities, including foreign policy, economic…

Tags: China GDP, Economic Growth, Trade War, AI Development, Private Sector China has set a GDP growth target of “around 5%” for the third year in a row, as outlined in the annual work report delivered at the Two Sessions. Despite escalating trade tensions and domestic challenges, analysts interpret this target as a sign of…