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China's former foreign minister Qin Gang at a press conference in Beijing in May 2023.
  • Qin Gang was once one of China's most powerful men.
  • But the former foreign minister has suffered a spectacular fall from grace.
  • According to a report, he's now working in a low-level publishing job.

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You can now find the New York Times podcast host Michael Barbaro on a surprising platform: the Calm app.

Today, Calm launched a new "Sleep Story" featuring Barbaro's signature halting but mysteriously effective delivery. Barbaro hosts "The Daily" for the Times. His Calm episode, which appears exclusively on the app and clocks in just shy of 30 minutes, is called "The Nightly." Listeners must have



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Welcome back! Apple is gearing up to announce a new lineup of devices at its 'Glowtime' event today — that's where we kick things off in our big story.

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There are a few things customers should avoid doing at high-end restaurants.
  • Business Insider asked an etiquette expert what people should avoid doing at high-end restaurants.
  • She said diners should never disregard the wait staff or arrive late to their reservation.
  • She also recommended checking the restaurant's dress code to avoid dressing inappropriately.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tumbled out of the $100 billion club last week.
  • The $100 billion club lost three people last week as tumbling stocks dented their net worths.
  • Only 12 members remain after Jensen Huang, Michael Dell, and Gautam Adani shed their elite status.
  • Friday's sell-off cut the combined wealth of the world's 20 richest people by around $60 billion.

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The next iPhone will be revealed later today at 1PM ET. Well, iPhones. We’re expecting four new devices: the base iPhone 16, a larger iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro and another beastly iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Pro models might get slightly larger screens, with the regular Pro likely to move to 6.3 inches from 6.1 inches, while the Pro Max should hit 6.9 inches, an increase from 6.7 inches. The



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An American Airlines plane.
  • An American Airlines passenger said she was burned by a coffee pot that fell during turbulence.
  • The lawsuit claims the incident occurred on a flight from Baltimore to Detroit in February.
  • With turbulence under scrutiny, Korean Air stopped serving instant noodles due to burn fears.

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The IFA tech show is celebrating its 100th year. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge

Laptops that twist, robovacs that can climb, and AI in everything; here’s all you need to know about everything revealed at Europe’s largest tech show.

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The Greek government has announced that cruise passengers must pay a €20 ($22) tax to visit some of its most popular islands during peak summer months.
  • Greece will charge cruise passengers €20 ($22) to visit some of its most popular islands.
  • The tax aims to curb tourism and protect local environments during summer.
  • Other destinations like Venice have also implemented tourist levies to

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Elon Musk endorsed Trump in July.
  • Elon Musk is projected to become a trillionaire by 2027, per Informa Connect Academy.
  • The report's predictions are based on an individual's annual wealth growth rate.
  • Musk's wealth, which is closely tied to his Tesla stake, has fluctuated over the past few years.

Elon Musk is on track to become the world's first trillionaire


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