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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New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help island defend itself, China responds with show of force
The United States’ new top envoy to Taiwan promised Wednesday that Washington will help the self-ruled island defend itself as China ramps up its military threats. The weight of the message from Raymond Greene, who assumed his new role as director of the American Institute in Taiwan on Monday, was underscored by the strong show...
The 2 apex predators designed to help NATO stop Russia – and China should take note, too
NATO leaders in Washington this week are pledging support for Ukraine, but they are also deeply worried about their own long-term security. If Putin ever attacks a NATO country, he’s going to send tanks. And pop a missile barrage over Europe’s cities, just as he did to five cities in Ukraine on Monday. Fortunately, NATO...
Biden under pressure after countries refuse to take back illegal immigrants: 'National security concern'
FIRST ON FOX: House lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to do more to push back against countries, including China, who fail to take back their illegal immigrants amid an influx of nationals across the southern border. The 14 Republican lawmakers, led by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, are raising concerns about the record number of...
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...
This desert moss could help support Martian colonies, according to a study from China
Scientists have identified a super resilient desert moss species in China’s western region of Xinjiang that could help sustain possible colonies on Mars, a study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences showed. When subjected to conditions that simulate the environment on Mars, the moss – Syntrichia Caninervis – was found to be able to withstand...
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...
Russia interfering in 2024 election to help Trump, US intelligence officials say
Officials with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) have warned that Russia has launched a plan to interfere in the 2024 election to bolster the chances of former President Trump being re-elected. In a briefing with reporters on Tuesday, ODNI officials said that Russia is the “preeminent threat” to the election and...
NATO forges closer ties with Asian partners in response to concerns over China
In the third year of the war in Ukraine, NATO is set to deepen relations with its four Indo-Pacific partners, which, although not part of the military alliance, are gaining prominence as Russia and China forge closer ties to counter the United States and the two Koreas support opposing sides of the conflict in Europe....
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...









