‘They are trying to tame nature’: China is building the world’s biggest dam in an earthquake-prone region of Tibet

Taming Nature: Inside China’s efforts to control the region’s waterChina is facing water scarcity that affects millions of people, so the country is embarking on water projects on a scale the planet has never seen. This three-part series investigates three elements of this effort: the world’s biggest dam, a doomed effort to create a “river in the sky,” and a colossal water transfer project.Towering 14,800 feet (4,500 meters) above sea level, the Tibetan Plateau, with its frigid temperatures and glacier-covered mountains, is the source of most of Asia’s major rivers — the Yellow, Yangtze, Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) and Lancang (Mekong)…

Fox Corp to acquire streaming giant Roku in  billion blockbuster deal

Fox Corp. is buying streaming giant Roku in a blockbuster deal valued at roughly $22 billion, including debt, creating a media powerhouse that the companies say will become the third-largest player in US television by share of viewing. The acquisition, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, brings together Fox’s…

2026 U.S. Open odds: Scottie Scheffler tops the board once again

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The third major of the year is here. Scottie Scheffler is once again the clear betting favorite as the U.S. Open arrives at Shinnecock…

Trump arrives at G7 summit to face alienated European leaders

GENEVA — In a now-famous “Saturday Night Live” skit from December 2019, President Trump (Alec Baldwin) was excluded from the lunch table of “cool” world leaders, who banished him to sit with Latvia. What was farce six-and-a-half years ago may be close to real life at this week’s G7 summit…

Somali World Cup referee blocked from US to receive full pay from FIFA

The Somali World Cup referee who had been blocked from entering the United States will receive his full pay for the matches he would have officiated.  Multiple reports on Sunday indicated that Omar Artan will be paid despite not being able to enter the United States over what U.S. Border…

Stop throwing away perfectly good meat by making common mistake: scientists

Scientists are rethinking the dates consumers see on food packaging — and their research could help reduce not only food waste but also economic losses and environmental impacts tied to discarded food.“The average American wastes more than 1,000 pounds of food each year,” according to Auburn University researchers. Part of the reason…

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans racing to buy 0 soccer-themed LABUBU from POP MART

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will soon bring national pride, sensational goals and LABUBUs.  Everyone is familiar with POP MART’s wildly popular THE MONSTERS collection featuring the fuzzy sharp-toothed character you see hanging off designer bags and purses across the country.  LABUBU has collaborated with Japanese Anime series “One Piece,”…

Why counting votes in California takes long — here is what to expect

When elections happen in the United States, winners are often projected on election night or by the next morning. That is not always the case in California. Voters across the state cast ballots on June 2 in several high-profile races, including the contest to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom and…

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