Andy Burnham's Makerfield Win Clears Path to Labour Leadership Bid
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham declared the moment an opportunity to "turn the tide" after claiming victory in Makerfield, a result that removes a significant electoral obstacle on his route to [challenging for the Labour…
HONG KONG · By Lena Park · 2 min read
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U.S. Crypto Tax Reform Bill Stalls in House Ways and Means Committee
A legislative package aimed at overhauling how the United States taxes cryptocurrency is running into bipartisan resistance in the House Ways and Means Committee, where divisions over specific provisions are forcing further…
HONG KONG · June 20, 2026 · 2 min
California Emissions Rules Force Disneyland to Electrify Iconic Autopia Ride by February 2027
Disneyland must convert the gas-powered engines powering its Autopia ride to electric by February 2027 or shut down the attraction entirely, under California's vehicle emissions standards. The compliance deadline traces back to a…
HONG KONG · June 20, 2026 · 2 min
Kirin President Pushes Back on Anti-Alcohol Narrative, Citing Mental Health Benefits of Beer
The president of Kirin, one of Japan's largest brewers, has made a public case for moderate alcohol consumption as a contributor to personal wellbeing, arguing that beer can support what he described as "spiritual or mental"…
HONG KONG · June 20, 2026 · 2 min
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