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Yahoo! to Spin off Alibaba Stake into Aabaco Holdings, But Only If Tax Deal Gets U.S. Approval
Yahoo! Inc. has proposed to spin off its stake in Alibaba and rename it Aabaco Holdings. However, the Internet company hopes that regulators in the United States would approve a tax deal first before conducting this business operation.
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Donald Trump Defends Comments on Sen. John McCain’s War Hero Status, Veterans: ‘I will fight for them’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to generate controversy in the American political landscape, this time directing his harsh remarks over Arizona Sen. John McCain and his status as a war hero. Despite the public backlash, the businessman has refused to apologize and wrote an op-ed defending his position, highlighting the plight of U.S. military veterans.
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Jeremy Clarkson Hints New Car Show Could Appear On Netflix, Recalls Taking Final Lap At Top Gear Track
British motoring journalist and TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has indicated during a live show in Australia on Saturday that he has found a place to air his new car show, possibly by American companies such as Netflix or Amazon. He also recalled the final lap he drove at the Top Gear test track.
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Moov Now Fitness Wearable Stands Out In Crowded Field Dominated by Apple Watch, Fitbit
The market for fitness-based wearables is a highly competitive one, dominated by the Apple Watch and Fitbit products. However, Moov has introduced an activity-tracking wearable known as the Moov Now, which has the potential to disrupt the market when it is officially released this fall.
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Planned Parenthood Apologizes For Describing Fetal Tissue Use in Harsh Tones: ‘This Is Unacceptable’
The controversial reproductive health organization Planned Parenthood has issued an apology on Thursday for the “tone and statements” of one of its senior staff members who appeared in an undercover viral video. The video, produced by an anti-abortion group, implied that the nonprofit sells aborted fetal tissue.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.
