Society

Summer School a Fun Adventure for Shanghai Children

Whitney Larkins   | Aug 08, 2014 09:07 PM EDT

For most students around the world, summer is a time of rest and relaxation before the onset of the next school year. But, children in Shanghai are enjoying their summer by attending school over the break. read more

Food Prices Soar in Taiwan

Staff Reporter   | Aug 08, 2014 06:00 PM EDT

High inflation and rising food prices have continued to drive up the cost of living in Taiwan. read more

Lamborghini Social Experiment Goes Viral

Staff Reporter   | Aug 08, 2014 05:48 PM EDT

When a young man in an $800,000 car strikes up conversation with young women the hidden-camera social experiment revealed what many have assumed for the ages. Several of the women had no hesitation in engaging in conversation with the total stranger driving an expensive car. read more

Thief Uses Different Hat 'Disguises', Robs 8 Banks

Tara Scott   | Aug 08, 2014 02:37 PM EDT

A Nassau bank robber used different hats to conceal his identity and robbed eight banks. read more

Beijing, Zhangjiakou Will Host 2014 Tour of Beijing

Tara Scott   | Aug 08, 2014 01:51 PM EDT

A portion of the 2014 Tour of Beijing will be hosted in Zhangjiakou. read more

China To Create Its Own 'Christianity'

David Perry   | Aug 08, 2014 02:18 PM EDT

Irked by a growing Christian influence, China announced it will create a hybridized version of the faith that will conform to Beijing's wishes and native culture. read more

Uighur Women Wear Veils, Protesting Government Ban

Tara Scott   | Aug 08, 2014 12:38 PM EDT

Uighur women are protesting China's new law against veils by wearing veils. read more

Prince William as PAYE’s Air Ambulance Pilot

Princess Carreon   | Aug 08, 2014 02:06 PM EDT

Prince William, the first ever heir to get a civilian job, will begin training next month as an air ambulance pilot, confirmed by Kensington Palace. read more

Blocking Social Messaging Apps: China’s Way to Combat Terrorism

Princess Carreon   | Aug 08, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

South Korean authorities confirmed that China authorities blocked social messaging apps to fight terrorism on Thursday. read more

Chinese Students Face First Tuition Hike After 10 Years

Mitch de Leon   | Aug 08, 2014 07:41 AM EDT

Tuition fees in numerous school in China will increase this incoming academic year after more than 10 years of following the same rate. read more

Six-month Old Baby Killed In Folsom Stabbing

Mitch de Leon   | Aug 08, 2014 03:43 AM EDT

Police confirm that the six-month old baby was killed in the stabbing incident at a Folsom home on Thursday. read more

Man Charged With Starting Massive California Wildfire

Princess Carreon   | Aug 08, 2014 05:16 AM EDT

A man charged on Thursday for starting California's third largest wildfire in 2013 burning hundreds of square miles of land in Yosemite National Park and the Stanislaus National Forest. read more

Goodwill Discovers 'Explosive Device' Among Donations

Tara Scott   | Aug 08, 2014 09:21 AM EDT

The Goodwill of Menomee Falls, Wisconsin discovered what appeared to be an explosive device among the donation bins. read more

4 in 10 American Households Struggling Financially, Fed Survey Shows

Marcel Woo   | Aug 08, 2014 12:08 AM EDT

A new Federal Reserve survey showed that four in 10 American Households are still struggling financially due to tight credit, education debt and retirement issues five years after the Great Recession. read more

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