August 2019

‘Hong Kong Thing’ Is ‘Very Tough,’ but Trump Doesn’t Criticize China

Politics /

WASHINGTON — President Trump, presenting himself as a neutral observer of the mass protests in Hong Kong, offered lukewarm support on Tuesday for pro-democracy demonstrators there but stopped short of criticizing the government in Beijing. In comments to reporters and in a series of afternoon tweets, Mr. Trump took no strong position on the demonstrations […]

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Hong Kong Airport Resumes Flights After Protests

Finance /

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s airport resumed operations on Wednesday, rescheduling hundreds of flights that had been disrupted over the past two days as protesters clashed with riot police in a deepening crisis in the Chinese-controlled city. Ten weeks of increasingly violent clashes between police and pro-democracy protesters, angered by a perceived erosion of

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‘Little Women’ Trailer: Greta Gerwig Brings March Sisters Back To The Big Screen

Entertainment /

Director Greta Gerwig would like to reintroduce you to the March sisters ― Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy ― in the first trailer for “Little Women.”  The first look at the eighth film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved 1869 novel of the same name about a group of women coming of age in post-Civil

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Germán becomes majors first 16-game winner as Yanks beat O’s

Sports /

Domingo Germán pitched seven strong innings to become the first 16-game winner in the majors and the New York Yankees beat Baltimore 8-3 on Tuesday night, running their winning streak over the Orioles to 15 games. Germán allowed two runs, five hits, struck out seven, walked one and won his career-high seventh straight decision. DJ

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How a Trump Ally Tested the Boundaries of Washington’s Influence Game

Politics /

Mr. Gates and Mr. Bannon were paid about $100,000 each, while Mr. Petraeus was paid $50,000, according to interviews and contracts, which stipulated that Mr. Gates and Mr. Petraeus would meet privately with Mr. Broidy on the sidelines of the conference. The think tanks paid the speakers and were reimbursed by Mr. Broidy. Mr. Nader

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