It only takes ten minutes after creating an account on China’s TikTok app for the platform’s algorithm to begin pushing suicide videos to 13-year-old children. For the full article, click here.
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North Korea barrages South with most number of missiles in single day
North Korea fired at least 23 missiles into the ocean on Wednesday — including one that landed less than 40 miles from the South Korean coastline. For the full article, click here.
China Ends Climate, Drugs, Military Talks to Punish U.S. over Pelosi Taiwan Trip
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Friday it would take a series of eight measures against the administration of leftist President Joe Biden, including halting “climate” talks and military coordination, in response to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)...
Lloyd Austin warns Wei Fenghe, China to back off of Taiwan
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned his Chinese counterpart this week to back off when it comes to Taiwan, telling him China must “refrain from further destabilizing actions.” For the full article, click here.
US, South Korea fire eight missiles in response to North Korean launches
The US and South Korean militaries launched eight missiles into the sea Monday in a tit-for-tat response to an earlier demonstration by North Korea. For the full article, click here.
Beijing Bling: LeBron James Becomes First Active NBA Player to Become a Billionaire
Lakers star LeBron James has officially become the first active NBA player to obtain a net worth of $1 billion, according to Forbes. For the full article, click here.
Leslie Jones Drops Beijing Olympics Commentary as Scandal Mounts for Genocide Games: ‘Hey NBC F**k Off’
Former Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones said Monday that she is dropping her freewheeling Beijing Olympics commentary, and sent her fans gunning for NBC (the network broadcasting the genocide games). For the full article, click here.
ESPN Analyst Says ‘Who Are We to Criticize’ China’s Uyghur Genocide When Red States Violate ‘Voting Rights’
ESPN guest analyst JA Adande pushed back on concerns over human rights in China by saying that the United States cannot criticize the communist nation because red states assault the “voting rights” of people of color in America. For the full article, click here.