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Witnessing China’s economic development close up | Encounters in China

Witnessing China’s economic development close up | Encounters in China

Dick Hollifield (USA) moved to Shenzhen in 1993 to manage a chemical plant, and he’s witnessed the city become a metropolis. When he needed to construct a new factory, he hired Dannis (Shanghai) to manage it. Dick and Dannis became firm friends, and together have seen Shenzhen’s transformation. The plant they originally built in the countryside is now the centre …

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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 | USA TODAY

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 | USA TODAY

Rudy Giuliani at Georgetown University Medical Center after testing positive for COVID-19. RELATED: Get the latest news on COVID-19 here http://bit.ly/2SGVh9f Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. A previous version of this video pictured the wrong hospital for his treatment. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: …

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LaTosha Brown sings freedom song for Juneteenth | USA TODAY

LaTosha Brown sings freedom song for Juneteenth | USA TODAY

Juneteenth: Political strategist LaTosha Brown sings freedom song. RELATED: USA TODAY staff read through the Emancipation Proclamation Political strategist and jazz singer LaTosha Brown shares what Juneteeth means to her. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2IMPbAh » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, …

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Armed demonstrations in Louisville: What does their presence achieve? | States of America

Armed demonstrations in Louisville: What does their presence achieve? | States of America

A fiery discussion between two paramilitary groups showing up at protests nationwide. Will Kamala Harris motivate Asian Americans to vote? RELATED: The Breonna Taylor movement https://bit.ly/32ineZs Paramilitary groups at protests: Are they keeping peaceful demonstrators safe, or merely stoking the tensions over race in America? Kamala Harris is not only the first Black woman on a major party presidential ticket, …

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Runoffs: Why some states use them, how they work and their roots in racism | Just The FAQs

Runoffs: Why some states use them, how they work and their roots in racism | Just The FAQs

As Georgia heads towards a highly anticipated runoff election, it begs the question: Why do some states have runoffs? And what’s the purpose of them? RELATED: https://bit.ly/37J2USD Georgia Senate incumbent Kelly Loeffler and challenger Raphael Warnock stuck to their scripts during an Atlanta Press Club debate Sunday night. For Loeffler, that meant reciting her campaign ads nearly word-for-word: Referring constantly …

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Dr. Scott Gottlieb takes questions from the USA TODAY Editorial Board | USA TODAY

Dr. Scott Gottlieb takes questions from the USA TODAY Editorial Board | USA TODAY

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), discusses the future of the COVID-19 pandemic in America and around the world. Gottlieb also sits on the board of directors for Pfizer, one of the companies with a leading vaccine candidate nearing authorized emergency use. RELATED: Second COVID-19 …

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My Chinese cooking adventure | Encounters in China

My Chinese cooking adventure | Encounters in China

Food author, Howie Southworth (USA) was posted to rural Liaoning Province to work as an English teacher in the 1990s. Out in the countryside he met Qu Feng, and they quickly became friends over their shared passion for food. Qu Feng acted as Howie’s guide to all the culinary delicacies China has to offer – they ventured through towns and …

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3rd grader creates multicultural crayons | Humankind

3rd grader creates multicultural crayons | Humankind

Eight-year-old Madi didn’t see herself represented in a box of crayons, so she made her own. 🤗 RELATED » Teen’s emotional response to making sheer squad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvQADRDmkh0 Eight-year-old Madi Wilson created a line of inclusive crayons to represent kids of all skin colors. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, subscribe to our other channels here: …

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Georgia U.S. Senate runoff: Jon Ossoff's final forum before January election (LIVE) | USA TODAY

Georgia U.S. Senate runoff: Jon Ossoff's final forum before January election (LIVE) | USA TODAY

Jon Ossoff, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate challenging incumbent Republican David Perdue, takes part in a “debate” at the Atlanta Press Club. David Perdue declined an invitation to participate. Both U.S. Senate seats in Georgia have entered a runoff, with no candidate receiving the necessary majority to win a statewide election in November. Georgia is one of the only states …

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Mom pees herself when airman son surprises her | Militarykind

Mom pees herself when airman son surprises her | Militarykind

Well…this is a first. In all our military surprise homecoming videos, we’ve never seen someone wet their pants from excitement. 😳 RELATED » Soldier jumps out of box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS7gStERzxQ When Airman First Class Lorenzo Rivera came home for a surprise visit to his mom and sister, you won’t believe what happened next. Do you have a Militarykind moment you want …

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Biden criticizes President Trump's response during COVID-19 pandemic | USA TODAY

Biden criticizes President Trump's response during COVID-19 pandemic | USA TODAY

“Donald Trump failed us.” Former Vice President Joe Biden is critical of president’s COVID-19 leadership. RELATED: John Bolton talks to USA TODAY https://youtu.be/UnHRQ37j2AY During a speech in Delaware, Vice President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump for his handling of the pandemic. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/2SGVh9f …

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Brother visits site where George Floyd killed | USA TODAY

Brother visits site where George Floyd killed | USA TODAY

George Floyd’s brother speaks at memorial site: Let’s do this another way RELATED: Peaceful George Floyd protests marred by bursts of violence https://youtu.be/nVONIiJMPQ0 While visiting the site where George Floyd was killed, his brother, Terrence Floyd, asked the crowd to be peaceful while protesting and vigilant for justice. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and …

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