A chance encounter between a wild tomato and a potato-like plant 9 million years ago is why we have modern-day potatoes, according to new research.
Monthly Archives For August 2025
Beijing officials say 31 older people trapped in a senior center died in floods
Beijing officials say a group of older people trapped in a nursing home that flooded were among the dead in powerful storms that lashed the city and neighboring provinces.
China iron ore imports hold up as storm clouds gather: Russell
Iron ore remains a standout performer among major commodities this year as it holds above $100 a metric ton despite mounting signs that the steel sector in top importer China is softening.
US toy makers are getting slammed by China tariffs — and have dire warnings if the mess isn’t fixed soon
US toy makers are getting slammed this summer by President Trump’s China tariffs — and some are sounding dire warnings about price hikes, sluggish sales and worse if the chaos isn’t resolved soon, The Post…
1BUD : China Hangover Hits Anheuser-Busch InBev: Q2 Miss Sends Stock Down 11%
AB InBev missed Q2 sales estimates as weak demand in China and Brazil weighed on volumes, sending shares down 11% premarket.
Cadence hit with $140.6 million in fines for tech export violations
Cadence agreed to plead guilty to export control violations and pay fines of $140.6 million, after selling EDA tools to a military university in China.
Amap launches low-altitude navigation with 3D digital mapping in Shenzhen
On July 30, Shenzhen’s Longgang District and Alibaba’s Amap (Gaode) unveiled the “Air Amap” temporal-spatial base, marking a major leap in low-altitude …
More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods
Local officials admit “loopholes in emergency planning” and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as “a wake-up call”.
Beijing’s Miyun Reservoir working smoothly despite record inflow of water
Beijing’s Miyun Reservoir has remained stable and is discharging smoothly despite facing unprecedented inflows and water levels after days of torrential rain, officials said at a news conference on Thursday.
