Editor letters: Greenland represents independence, but Trump does not care
To the editor: If President Trump is so interested in buying Greenland for national security, international security, resources or whatever,…
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Richard Powers' latest: fragile oceans, conflicting technology and lush writing. In the beginning.
Book review “Playground: A Novel” By Richard PowersWW Norton, 400 pages, $29.99If you purchase books linked on our site, The…
Taiwanese athletes claim Olympic gold against China. Not everyone is cheering
Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan’s first gold medal on Sunday at the 2024 Paris Olympics quickly reignited geopolitical fervour over Taiwanese…
Sheryl Lee Ralph is safe after Hurricane Beryl
Sheryl Lee Ralph and her family are safe and praying for the sun to rise tomorrow. The “Abbott Elementary” star…
In the race to train more workers in the world capital of chip manufacturing
Hsinchu, Taiwan – Build the technology of the future. Protect the nation from attack. Buy a sports car. These were…
Plan to shoot the Catalina deer from helicopters is ruled out
Santa Catalina Island's elusive mule deer dodged a bullet, or several, Wednesday. At a special meeting of the Los Angeles…
Taiwan's new president calls for peace amid tense relations with China
Taipei, Taiwan – In his first speech as Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te emphasized preserving peace amid rising tensions with China…
Hawaii leaders have new power to limit Airbnbs and vacation rentals
Even before last summer's devastating wildfire, Danielle Crothers and her husband were struggling to find a home (big enough, but…
Issues from childhood to old age in short documentaries
This year's Oscar-nominated short documentaries weave their way through lives of hardship and empowerment, illuminating the ways we approach life's…