1 hour ago Chinese astronomers recorded details of dying star’s explosion in 1408: study

Just after sunset on an October evening in 1408, six years into the reign of the Ming dynasty’s Emperor Yongle, Chinese court astronomers spotted a mysterious new star glowing high in the southern sky, near the heart of the Milky Way. “It was about the size of a cup-shaped oil lamp, with a pure yellow colour, smooth and bright,” according to Hanlin Academy scholar Hu Guang, in a formal report to the emperor that interpreted its appearance as a heavenly endorsement. “We, your ministers, have...

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4 h. ago U.S., China reach trade truce after two days of talks, Trump says

U.S., China reach trade truce after two days of talks, Trump says  The Globe and Mail

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5 h. ago Trump touts trade truce with China as White House searches for wins

Trump touts trade truce with China as White House searches for wins  The Hill

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7 h. ago Small retailers on 'vacation from hell' as they seek clarity on Trump's China tariffs

Small retailers on 'vacation from hell' as they seek clarity on Trump's China tariffs  CNBC

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7 h. ago Stocks dip despite Trump’s notice of ‘DONE’ deal with China and better

Stocks dip despite Trump’s notice of ‘DONE’ deal with China and better-than-expected inflation data  Fortune

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8 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent suggests pause extension, US

Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent suggests pause extension, US-China trade framework takes shape  Yahoo Finance

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9 h. ago US Treasury chief slams ‘unreliable’ China at House hearing on Trump trade policy

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed Beijing on Wednesday for its aggressive export policies, urged it to be a more dependable partner and depicted China’s disjointed economic structure as hurting not only the US but the entire globe. “China currently has the most unbalanced economy in the history of the world,” Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, told the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. “They cannot be allowed to export their way back to prosperity, not only for working...

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10 h. ago Trump's 'done' deal with China: Trade damage already done and will remain, logistics firms, retailers say

Trump's 'done' deal with China: Trade damage already done and will remain, logistics firms, retailers say  CNBC

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10 h. ago Trump's 'done' deal with China: Trade damage will remain, logistics firms and retailers say

Trump's 'done' deal with China: Trade damage will remain, logistics firms and retailers say  CNBC

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10 h. ago Live updates: Trump says China trade deal is 'done' but needs final approval

Live updates: Trump says China trade deal is 'done' but needs final approval  NBC News

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11 h. ago Trump hails limited trade deal with China after talks in London

Trump hails limited trade deal with China after talks in London  The Washington Post

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12 h. ago Viewed from China, Trump’s crackdown on LA unrest a risky ‘political gamble’

Chinese analysts have been closely monitoring the Los Angeles unrest, which they said had been exploited by US President Donald Trump for political theatre, jeopardising public safety and stability. One high-profile commentator also predicted that Trump’s heavy-handed tactics could escalate into a constitutional crisis. The remarks followed days of protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids, which led to a curfew in some downtown areas of the city aimed at cracking down on vandalism. The...

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12 h. ago Stocks rise as inflation stays cool, Trump offers China trade 'framework'

Stocks rise as inflation stays cool, Trump offers China trade 'framework'  USA Today

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12 h. ago Live updates: Trump announces finalized trade deal with China, says tariffs on Chinese goods go to 55%

Live updates: Trump announces finalized trade deal with China, says tariffs on Chinese goods go to 55%  AP News

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13 h. ago Trump says China will face 55% tariffs as he endorses trade deal

Trump says China will face 55% tariffs as he endorses trade deal  The Guardian

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13 h. ago Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%

Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%  AP News

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13 h. ago Trump Says Trade ‘Deal With China Is Done.’ Tariffs Are Still On.

Trump Says Trade ‘Deal With China Is Done.’ Tariffs Are Still On.  Barron's

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13 h. ago Trump says trade deal with China is 'done;' aides tout 'framework' deal

Trump says trade deal with China is 'done;' aides tout 'framework' deal  USA Today

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13 h. ago Trump's Deal With China: Beijing To Supply Rare Earth Minerals Under New Deal, US To Allow Chinese Students

Trump's Deal With China: Beijing To Supply Rare Earth Minerals Under New Deal, US To Allow Chinese Students  ABP Live English

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14 h. ago Deal with China 'done', Beijing to supply rare earths: Trump

Deal with China 'done', Beijing to supply rare earths: Trump  TRT Global

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