China reported better-than-expected economic growth for the second quarter in the face of an ongoing trade war with the United States, as diversification efforts to non-US markets buoyed exports.
GDP expanded 5.2% in the second quarter from the same period a year earlier, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) at a press conference on Tuesday.
This Year’s Trendiest Vacation? A Reading Retreat
Book-related activities are bringing new life to travel.Sarah Wood González (ELLE)
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NAACP Challenges Elon Musk’s xAI Facility In Memphis Over Health Risks To Black Residents
https://www.blackenterprise.com/naacp-elon-musks-xai-startup-memphis/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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NAACP Files Appeal Against Elon Musk's xAI Startup In Memphis
The NAACP and other environmental groups have filed an appeal to stop Elon Musk's xAI from further polluting Black communities in Memphis.Nahlah Abdur-Rahman (Black Enterprise)
After plea deals are canceled, what happens next with the Guantanamo 9/11 trials?
https://www.npr.org/2025/07/20/nx-s1-5471242/after-plea-deals-are-canceled-what-happens-next-with-the-guantanamo-9-11-trials?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Planning an Autumn Escape? Tivoli Gardens in Denmark Has Halloween Sorted
In the heart of Copenhagen, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks is preparing for a milestone celebration. Founded in 1843, Tivoli Gardens is more thanBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Rainbow harvest - All For Gardening
Of mostly peppers! Also featuring my first tropical tiger.Gardener (All For Gardening)
Chicago White Sox earn their 1st sweep of 2025 as Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman launch home runs
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/chicago-white-sox-pittsburgh-pirates-sweep/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Nick Griggs wins silver at European Under-23 Championships in Norway – The Irish Times
Nick Griggs has won silver for Ireland in the 5,000m at the European Under-23 Championships, clocking 13:45.80.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Spicy little pepper bag charms are still available on my website!
I hand sew and embroidery them myself with vibrant, high-quality felt, and they are stuffed with organic cotton. A little golden lobster claw is linked to them with a sturdy ivory cotton ribbon!
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Bijou de sac: Le Piment
Caractéristiques: • Mesure environs 7x6cm (ruban non inclus). •Peut s’accrocher à vos clé ou à votre sac grâce à un petit mousqueton doré. • Cousu et brodé à la main. • Feutrine de haute qualité. • Rembourré avec du coton bio.Evan Sky Arts
A nice mix of peppers this morning - Dining and Cooking
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Ni de gauche, ni de droite, mais bien réac : Pourquoi la technocritique d'Anti-Tech Resistance n'est pas la nôtre
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Ni de gauche, ni de droite, mais bien réac : Pourquoi la technocritique d’Anti-Tech Resistance n’est pas la nôtre
Ce texte est issu d’un travail collectif entre des membres des collectifs l’AG Antifa Paris 20e, Extinction Rebellion, Désert’Heureuxses, le Mouton Numérique, la SAMBA (Section Antifasciste Montreuil Bagnolet et Alentours), Soin Collectif Île-de-Fran…La Grappe
What Man Utd can take from Sweden to United States on Tour 2025
The final scoreline was perhaps befitting of the fact that it was both teams’ first outing of the pre-season, but United didn’t just travel to ScandinaviaBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
15yrs worth of our "good times" together...Donald;
There ARE copies
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Desmond's names:
Desmond
Dezi Boy
Bubba
Buddy
Goofy Noodle
Moki's names:
Moki
Moki Pokes
Sweetie Girl
My Teddy Bear
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Under Russia’s shadow, Finland embraces the benefits of vigilance
Preparation is hard, and it doesn’t offer many political advantages. The benefits, after all, always seem to be further down the road.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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mathstodon.xyz/@mathgrrl/11488… mathgrrl@mathstodon.xyz - CALLING ALL CROCHET GEEKS AND GRANNIES
Do you want to crochet something that ends up in a mathematical art exhibit in Paris* next summer? Join the project at www.grannylifecrochet.com
- We will find out in September if the project makes it into the Paris exhibit
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