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"Trump the Nation Builder."
Chinese internet users ironically call him this because they believe his chaotic policies destroy America and unintentionally help "build up" China.
Trump statues and busts with this nickname are even sold on Chinese e-commerce sites.
Chinese internet users ironically call him this because they believe his chaotic policies destroy America and unintentionally help "build up" China.
Trump statues and busts with this nickname are even sold on Chinese e-commerce sites.
January 18, 2026 at 12:19 PM
"Trump the Nation Builder."
Chinese internet users ironically call him this because they believe his chaotic policies destroy America and unintentionally help "build up" China.
Trump statues and busts with this nickname are even sold on Chinese e-commerce sites.
Chinese internet users ironically call him this because they believe his chaotic policies destroy America and unintentionally help "build up" China.
Trump statues and busts with this nickname are even sold on Chinese e-commerce sites.
To stop the U.S. from annexing the territory, 8 European countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Finland) recently sent troops to Greenland to reinforce its defense.
January 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
To stop the U.S. from annexing the territory, 8 European countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Finland) recently sent troops to Greenland to reinforce its defense.
78% of workers believe AI will make society more unequal (the rich get richer, the poor lose jobs).
70% support a "Robot Tax"—they believe the government should tax companies that make huge profits from AI and use that money for the public.
70% support a "Robot Tax"—they believe the government should tax companies that make huge profits from AI and use that money for the public.
January 18, 2026 at 4:20 AM
78% of workers believe AI will make society more unequal (the rich get richer, the poor lose jobs).
70% support a "Robot Tax"—they believe the government should tax companies that make huge profits from AI and use that money for the public.
70% support a "Robot Tax"—they believe the government should tax companies that make huge profits from AI and use that money for the public.
Korean ramen brands competed to see who could make the spiciest possible noodle.
That era is ending.
Consumers are tired of painful spice and want tasty, reliable options from established brands.
That era is ending.
Consumers are tired of painful spice and want tasty, reliable options from established brands.
January 18, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Korean ramen brands competed to see who could make the spiciest possible noodle.
That era is ending.
Consumers are tired of painful spice and want tasty, reliable options from established brands.
That era is ending.
Consumers are tired of painful spice and want tasty, reliable options from established brands.
It is now Day 4 of the hunger strike.
Jang Dong-hyuk (the PPP leader on the hunger strike) is doubling down.
Ahn Cheol-soo, a famous politician and medical doctor, visited Jang to check on him.
As a doctor, he expressed concern for Jang's health (saying day 3-4 is the hardest).
Jang Dong-hyuk (the PPP leader on the hunger strike) is doubling down.
Ahn Cheol-soo, a famous politician and medical doctor, visited Jang to check on him.
As a doctor, he expressed concern for Jang's health (saying day 3-4 is the hardest).
January 18, 2026 at 4:04 AM
It is now Day 4 of the hunger strike.
Jang Dong-hyuk (the PPP leader on the hunger strike) is doubling down.
Ahn Cheol-soo, a famous politician and medical doctor, visited Jang to check on him.
As a doctor, he expressed concern for Jang's health (saying day 3-4 is the hardest).
Jang Dong-hyuk (the PPP leader on the hunger strike) is doubling down.
Ahn Cheol-soo, a famous politician and medical doctor, visited Jang to check on him.
As a doctor, he expressed concern for Jang's health (saying day 3-4 is the hardest).
Jang Dong-hyuk, the current Representative of the People's Power Party, is currently on an indefinite hunger strike.
He started this fast on January 15, 2026.
Rep. Bae Hyun-jin, a lawmaker from the same party, is publicly urging Jang to stop fasting immediately.
He started this fast on January 15, 2026.
Rep. Bae Hyun-jin, a lawmaker from the same party, is publicly urging Jang to stop fasting immediately.
January 18, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Jang Dong-hyuk, the current Representative of the People's Power Party, is currently on an indefinite hunger strike.
He started this fast on January 15, 2026.
Rep. Bae Hyun-jin, a lawmaker from the same party, is publicly urging Jang to stop fasting immediately.
He started this fast on January 15, 2026.
Rep. Bae Hyun-jin, a lawmaker from the same party, is publicly urging Jang to stop fasting immediately.
Trump has started semiconductor tariffs at 25% as “Phase 1,” openly signaling that harsher tariffs (possibly up to 100%) will be used to force chip companies to move production to the United States.
January 17, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Trump has started semiconductor tariffs at 25% as “Phase 1,” openly signaling that harsher tariffs (possibly up to 100%) will be used to force chip companies to move production to the United States.
Porsche’s image as a “rich person’s car” is fading in China, sales have collapsed for four years straight, local electric brands are beating it, and the slump is now hurting Porsche globally.
January 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Porsche’s image as a “rich person’s car” is fading in China, sales have collapsed for four years straight, local electric brands are beating it, and the slump is now hurting Porsche globally.
Over the next decade, trillions of dollars in property will be inherited by already-wealthy younger generations, locking in inequality and reshaping luxury real estate markets worldwide.
January 17, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Over the next decade, trillions of dollars in property will be inherited by already-wealthy younger generations, locking in inequality and reshaping luxury real estate markets worldwide.
More than half of Americans think Trump is wasting time on foreign issues instead of fixing the economy, and many blame him for current economic problems — but they still don’t really trust Democrats either.
January 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
More than half of Americans think Trump is wasting time on foreign issues instead of fixing the economy, and many blame him for current economic problems — but they still don’t really trust Democrats either.
The U.S. tells Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers “Build factories in America or we’ll tax your chips so heavily you can’t sell them here.”
Howard Rutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary,
“Chip companies have two choices:
Build a factory in the U.S., or pay tariffs of up to 100%.”
Howard Rutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary,
“Chip companies have two choices:
Build a factory in the U.S., or pay tariffs of up to 100%.”
January 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The U.S. tells Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers “Build factories in America or we’ll tax your chips so heavily you can’t sell them here.”
Howard Rutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary,
“Chip companies have two choices:
Build a factory in the U.S., or pay tariffs of up to 100%.”
Howard Rutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary,
“Chip companies have two choices:
Build a factory in the U.S., or pay tariffs of up to 100%.”
Trump announced a big healthcare plan saying medical costs will go down, but critics say it’s vague, has no law written yet, and sounds more like an election promise than a real reform.
January 17, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Trump announced a big healthcare plan saying medical costs will go down, but critics say it’s vague, has no law written yet, and sounds more like an election promise than a real reform.
Oil prices dropped sharply because traders think the U.S. is less likely to attack Iran right now after Trump sounded calmer.
January 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Oil prices dropped sharply because traders think the U.S. is less likely to attack Iran right now after Trump sounded calmer.