Society

Chinese Smugglers Cash In on Huge Demand for iPhone 6

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 25, 2014 06:33 AM EDT

The delay in the delivery of the iPhone 6 in mainland China has been perceived as a window of opportunity by smugglers, who reportedly jacked up the Hong Kong prices of the latest Apple gadget to up to $1,000. read more

Chinese ‘Silver Hair Industry’ Seen to Boom by 2050

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 25, 2014 01:13 PM EDT

Businesses responsible for providing essential services and products for the China’s elderly population is expected to see a 33 percent gross domestic product soar by 2050 from this year’s estimated 4 trillion yuan. read more

China to Seek Ethical Hackers to Improve Internet Security in the Country

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 25, 2014 01:10 PM EDT

China is currently looking for good, clean-tracked and ethical hackers to be part of a team to protect Internet security in the country, Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Chief Executive Zhou Hongyi said Wednesday. read more

Uighur Professor Accused of Separatism to Appeal Life Sentence

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 25, 2014 05:31 AM EDT

Ilham Tohti, the Uighur professor who was charged by the Chinese government as a separatist and sentenced to life in prison, will be appealing his verdict, Tohti's lawyer revealed Wednesday. read more

Fight Against California King Fire Exceeds $53M

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 25, 2014 09:53 PM EDT

The California King Fire, which destroyed several homes, is said to be the second-most expensive fire to fight in the state this year, authorities said Wednesday. read more

Suspect for Missing U.Va. Student Case Arrested

Desiree Sison   | Sep 25, 2014 05:20 AM EDT

Police have arrested Jesse L "LJ" Matthew, the man who allegedly abducted the missing University of Virginia sophomore student Hannah Graham, in Galvestone, Texas on Wednesday. read more

U.S. Justice Department Investigates Ferguson Police for Brutality and Civil Rights Violations

Desiree Sison   | Sep 25, 2014 05:19 AM EDT

Christy Lopez, deputy counsel of the Civil Rights Division, said that they have set up the meeting to figure out if a misconduct is happening, if there is a pattern, if there is a violation of the Constitution, and, most importantly, how fix these issues. read more

FBI Study Reveals Rise of Mass Shooting Cases in U.S. in Last 13 Years

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 25, 2014 05:03 AM EDT

The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a study Wednesday that revealed an increase in number of deaths over the last decade where a gunman wounds or kills multiple victims, commonly occurring in crowded places. read more

Chinese Government Called on to Close 'Suicide Loophole' for Corrupt Officials

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 25, 2014 02:55 AM EDT

A renowned Chinese scholar called on the government Wednesday to make a move to impede "judicial loopholes" posed by suicide, citing several economic suspects' escape from justice through taking their own life. read more

Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Launches '@Large' Exhibit at Famous Alcatraz

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 25, 2014 02:37 AM EDT

In his latest protest, notorious Chinese rebel and artist Ai Weiwei used the United States' most popular former prison to lay focus on activists' plights while they are detained. read more

Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Postponed for January

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 25, 2014 12:59 AM EDT

The trial for the Boston Marathon bombing has been postponed for two months as the federal judge handling the case refused to change its venue following the defense's motion to have it moved from Boston. read more

Hundreds of Denver High School Students Protest Against Curriculum Reform

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 25, 2014 12:37 AM EDT

Hundreds of students from several Denver high schools have boycotted their classes for the third day on Wednesday to attend to a march against the curriculum reform proposed by a conservative-led school board. read more

Seattle to Impose Fines on Residents and Businesses With Too Much Food in Their Garbage

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 24, 2014 11:30 PM EDT

In an effort to encourage its residents to compost food leftovers, the Seattle City Council passed on Monday a new set of rules regulating the garbage disposal methods of homes, businesses, and apartment buildings. In accordance with these new regulations, establishments or homes found to throw excessive food in their garbage will be penalized accordingly. read more

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