U.S. leaders divided across commemoration sites for 25th anniversary
Trump and Vance attended separate commemorations; Mamdani became first Muslim mayor at Ground Zero.
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Over 9,400 deaths linked to September 11 exposure years later
9,400+ deaths linked to September 11 exposure; NYC concealed air toxicity data.
Hong Kong Alliance disbanded after decades organizing Tiananmen vigils
Convicted pro-democracy group that organized Tiananmen vigils dissolved amid security crackdown.
Three activists sentenced for Tiananmen commemoration under security law
Three activists sentenced 5-7 years for Tiananmen commemoration under Hong Kong's national security law.
Polls show Democrats poised to flip House in midterm race
Polls project Democrats will win House majority in 2026 midterms amid economic headwinds.
Trump, Vance pitch economic promises at Dallas GOP convention
Trump pledges $5,000 dividends to US adults if Republicans win 2026 midterms.
Wall Street Journal relocates Asia hub from Hong Kong to Singapore
WSJ moves Asia operations from Hong Kong to Singapore amid regional press freedom pressures.
Hong Kong's major news outlets shut down under security law
Two major Hong Kong news outlets closed under national security law enforcement; press freedom rankings have fallen sharply.
Hong Kong court convicts WSJ publisher over union rights dispute
Hong Kong court convicts WSJ publisher of blocking reporter's union appointment, which preceded the reporter's firing.
Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September 2025
Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September 2025 during FCC regulatory pressure.
Late-night shows bypass broadcast networks with YouTube interview strategy
Late-night shows shifted interviews to YouTube to bypass broadcast FCC jurisdiction.
Trump offers no explanation for how dividend plan would be funded
Trump's dividend proposal offers no funding explanation despite trillion-dollar cost estimates.