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Chinese photo provider shuts down website after claiming copyright over black hole image
The website of China's largest provider of stock photos has been shut down after the company was caught claiming copyright...
Read more“Shared box” pops up in Chengdu, offering young people all the necessities of life
Wifi, a sofa, air conditioning. What more could you possibly ask for in a 5-square-meter space?
Read moreWhite woman called out for “racist” marketing after opening “clean” Chinese restaurant
A white woman is facing accusations of racism and cultural appropriation after opening a new American Chinese restaurant in New...
Read moreSwedish driver waves around Chinese flag after winning race in Chinese-Swedish car
Chinese automaker Geely has said that the flag was given to the driver by a spectator
Read moreClueless dog owner shoots video of her bulldog drowning at pet shop pool
A worker similarly looked on and didn't pull the animal out until it was too late
Read moreMistrial declared in case of US man who snapped off, stole Terracotta warrior’s thumb while drunk
The crime occurred during a late-night "ugly sweater party" at a Philadelphia museum
Read moreMom defends herself from online attacks after video goes viral of her kicking her daughter
Hoping to get China's internet mob to stop harassing her, a mother has stepped forward to explain why she kicked...
Read moreDude takes revenge for bad haircut by shaving barber’s head
We've all been there
Read moreBeijing considers using face recognition technology to ban “uncivilized” tourists
An Orwellian application that we can all get behind?
Read moreMan releases 40kg of live snakes into wild for good karma, gets investigated for wildlife trafficking
By setting the snakes free, he was hoping to boost the success of his real estate business
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