Possible Space Debris Strike Delays Return of Chinese Astronauts From Space Station

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An artistic rendering of Tiangong space station

A US company making long-range drone warships for a China fight just put its tech to the test in the water

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A rendering of an uncrewed vessel built by Blue Water Autonomy.
A rendering of Blue Water Autonomy's uncrewed vessel.

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Meet the investor buying 60% of Starbucks' China business in a $4 billion deal

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Pedestrians walk past a Starbucks Coffee store on May 20, 2025 in Chongqing, China.
Starbucks has sold 60% of its China business to Boyu Capital.

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Competition is surging in China's EV market, and it's hurting Tesla's biggest rival

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BYD is betting on overseas expansion as it faces obstacles back home.

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There's one thing about tariffs that might seriously affect consumers, a chief investment officer at BNY warns

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Sinead Colton Grant, chief investment officer at BNY Wealth, said closing the de minimis loophole could impact e-commerce.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's 100% tariff threat on China is 'effectively off the table'

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks before President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned government shutdown could hamper US economic growth.

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US weapons makers are working on making cheaper missiles before a potential war with China exposes a costly weakness

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), launches a Standard Missile 3 to intercept a ballistic missile during At-Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) 2025.
Navy warships have used the SM-3 to defend Israel from Iranian missile attacks.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nye

How negotiating with hostage-takers actually works, according to an expert negotiator

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Mickey Bergman is a negotiator involved in political prisoner negotiations for Americans wrongfully detained abroad. Over the past decade, he has helped secure the release of high-profile detainees such as Trevor Reed, Brittney Griner, and Danny Fenster.

The US military wants Shahed-style drones for a Pacific fight. A Virginia company says it has the answer.

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A long-range strike drone takes off from an undisclosed location.
A long-range strike drone developed by Auterion, an American drone software company.

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GM CEO Mary Barra says there's 'over capacity' in China's EV market

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GM CEO Mary Barra is wearing a black jacket and gesturing with her two hands.
"You can't have over 100 different OEMs in a country trying to compete, especially now as they're competing on price," GM CEO Mary Barra said of China's EV market.

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