Asian shares skid after Wall Street tumbles to its worst day since April as China trade woes worsen

BANGKOK — BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares tumbled on Monday as escalating trade tensions with China shattered a monthslong calm on Wall Street. U.S. stocks skidded on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs higher on China, signaling more trouble ahead between the two biggest economies. He was responding to restrictions Beijing is … Read more

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges

ATLANTA — ATLANTA (AP) — The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million donation to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities on Monday, aiming to close financial aid gaps that might otherwise prevent students from completing their degrees. The money will support nearly 10,000 students with “gap scholarships” if they are approaching graduation … Read more

Community near site of deadly Tennessee plant blast recalls the lives of the 16 killed

NUNNELLY, Tenn. — NUNNELLY, Tenn. (AP) — Just miles from a rural Tennessee plant leveled by a devasting explosion, the congregants of Maple Valley Baptist Church devoted Sunday’s service to the 16 deceased victims and their families. Several of the dozens of people praying at the small church knew someone who worked at the plant … Read more

Birds’ Nests Or Secret Treasures? Scientists Discover 650-Year-Old Bearded Vulture Nests In Spain, Reveal Mystery Trove | Science & Environment News

650-Year-Old Treasure Nests: Spain’s Centry Old Treasure Nests: Scientists in Spain have discovered 12 ancient nests once inhabited by the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), a bone-eating bird of prey that disappeared from the region nearly a century ago. The research, led by Antoni Margalida of the University of Barcelona and published in the journal Ecology, … Read more

What to expect from Apple’s October 2025 event: M5 iPad Pro, updated Vision Pro, and more | Technology News

Apple’s big September event came and went, and while it didn’t bring many surprises, it did unveil the long-rumored iPhone Air alongside the redesigned iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, it seems Cupertino isn’t quite done with product launches for the year just yet. In fact, another reveal could be coming as soon as this week, … Read more

China’s Wingtech seeks government help after Dutch intervention at Nexperia unit | Technology News

Chinese semiconductor company Wingtech said on Monday it will take actions to protect its rights and will seek government support, after Dutch authorities ordered an intervention at its Netherlands-based subsidiary Nexperia. On Sunday, the Dutch government said it is intervening at Nexperia, which manufactures computer chips for the car and consumer electronics industries, due to … Read more