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Why China Loves A.I.
People in China are way more optimistic about the technology than Americans. We look at what’s behind the difference.
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Eight Dead, Hundreds Missing as Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal
A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.
Residents looking at houses partially submerged in muddy water after flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on Wednesday.
Desperation Mounts as Thousands in Indiana Endure 10 Days Without Power
Floods from powerful thunderstorms devastated Gary, where a third of residents live below the poverty line and full restoration isn’t expected until next week.
Dinky Austin called the utility company for updates while she cooled off with ice outside of her home in Gary this week.
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Cholera Outbreak Sickens Over 90 in Myanmar’s Biggest City
Civil war and military rule have weakened Myanmar’s health care system, while heavy monsoon rains have increased the risk of waterborne disease.
The emergency department of Yangon General Hospital on Friday.
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Record-Breaking Rainfall Leaves Eight Dead and Thousands Stranded in Japan
Three months’ worth of rain fell in just 12 hours in a region east of Tokyo, leading to deadly flooding.
Vehicles submerged on a flooded road in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, on Friday.
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