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Signed Michael Phelps artwork from 2008 Beijing Olympics unveiled and on sale for first time

A one-of-a-kind art collection has emerged for the first time ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Eight paintings of Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics are currently up for sale. The “Golden Eight” collection, signed by Phelps himself and created by nationally recognized artist Brian Fox, depicts iconic moments...

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Man caught smuggling over 100 live snakes across border — in his pants

A would-be snake smuggler was apprehended at Futian Port in China, which borders Hong Kong and Shenzhen.Chinese state media Weixin posted that the smuggler was attempting to transport 104 live snakes into China, where the reptiles can be legally farmed and eaten.Live animals, however, cannot be legally transported across the border per Chinese law.THIS DESERT...

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New federal rule moves to protect military bases from nearby land sales to foreign actors

In the wake of several controversies involving foreign actors attempting land purchases near sensitive U.S. bases, a new federal rule will expand a Treasury committee’s ability to control the transactions. Lawmakers in Florida, North Dakota and elsewhere have long sounded the alarm over Chinese companies in particular, and now the Biden administration is taking steps...

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Want a stable world? Disengage from the Chinese economy

New Russia-North Korea military agreements, as well as increased aggression by China’s maritime forces against the Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally, remind us that an emboldened axis of adversaries is working worldwide to demolish the American-led order. However, the United States and our allies have a waning opportunity to preserve peace through strength and stem...