News Factory Provides the Latest and Most Up-to-Date News, You Can Stay Informed and Connected to the World.
⎯ 《 News • Factory 》
'Uncle Roger' jokes about China and censors don't see the funny side
'Uncle Roger' jokes about China and censors don't see the funny side
A Malaysian comedian has been banned from China's Twitter-like social media platform, days after he published clips from a live show predicting his skits about Beijing's heavily censored politics and Chinese leader Xi Jinping would land him in trouble.
2023-05-22 12:48
Dad who won appeal in college admissions bribery case gets 6 months home confinement for tax offense
Dad who won appeal in college admissions bribery case gets 6 months home confinement for tax offense
A former Staples Inc. executive whose fraud and bribery convictions in the sprawling college admissions cheating scandal were thrown out by an appeals court has been sentenced to six months of home detention for a tax offense
2023-09-30 06:48
Florida man arrested after making false bomb threat in the middle of eviction dispute on August 3
Florida man arrested after making false bomb threat in the middle of eviction dispute on August 3
Lance Heines was arrested after making false bomb threats when family members attempted to evict him from their Fort Walton Beach home
2023-08-04 15:52
Philippines, China trade blame over collisions in disputed sea
Philippines, China trade blame over collisions in disputed sea
Beijing and Manila traded blame for two collisions Sunday between Chinese vessels and Philippine boats on a resupply mission to Filipino troops on a remote outpost...
2023-10-23 08:19
Trump returns to Iowa for another rally and needles the state's governor for endorsing DeSantis
Trump returns to Iowa for another rally and needles the state's governor for endorsing DeSantis
Former President Donald Trump will campaign Saturday in west-central Iowa as part of his fall push
2023-11-18 13:28
Senior Senate Democrat threatens to block military aid to Egypt on human rights grounds
Senior Senate Democrat threatens to block military aid to Egypt on human rights grounds
By Matt Spetalnick and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee vowed on Saturday
2023-10-01 06:17
Brazil’s Lula Says He Expects Rate Cut, But Renews Central Bank Criticism
Brazil’s Lula Says He Expects Rate Cut, But Renews Central Bank Criticism
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expects Brazil’s central bank to begin cutting interest rates on Wednesday, saying
2023-08-03 01:24
How did Britney Joy die? Crushed fans pay tribute to ‘relatable and funny’ TikTok star
How did Britney Joy die? Crushed fans pay tribute to ‘relatable and funny’ TikTok star
Britney Joy, 35, died along with her mother while going to a Juneteenth celebration
2023-06-21 20:17
Wildfires can make your California red taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop that
Wildfires can make your California red taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop that
The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America’s wine, but it’s also prone to wildfires — a combustible combination that spelled disaster in 2020 for the wine industry and one that scientists are scrambling to neutralize
2023-09-28 13:16
President Joe Biden says he will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine
President Joe Biden says he will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before
2023-08-26 05:59
Record in Sexton's sights, Tonga await ex-All Black impact
Record in Sexton's sights, Tonga await ex-All Black impact
Ireland will hope to beat Tonga and come through injury-free on Saturday in their Pool B match giving themselves the perfect boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup...
2023-09-15 10:17
Chinese Police Detain Some Staff of Evergrande Wealth Unit
Chinese Police Detain Some Staff of Evergrande Wealth Unit
Chinese authorities detained some staff of China Evergrande Group’s money management business, a sign that the saga around
2023-09-18 09:51