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US warns firms over new Chinese 'counter-espionage' law
US warns firms over new Chinese 'counter-espionage' law
Business and Economy
by  AFP

US intelligence warned companies operating in China Friday over the impact of Beijing's new counter-espionage law coming into force on July 1. "The laws may also compel locally-employed PRC nationals of US firms to assist in PRC intelligence efforts," it said, referring to the People's Republic of China (PRC).

July 4th weekend celebrations to test US travel system
July 4th weekend celebrations to test US travel system
Business and Economy
by  AFP

America's stressed travel infrastructure faces a major test this weekend as it contends with record turnout expected for the annual July 4th festivities. A record 50.7 million Americans are expected to venture at least 50 miles (80 kilometers) from home in the period heading into July 4th, eclipsing the prior peak of 49 million in 2019, according to the American Automobile Association.

Rioters target Apple Store in daylight looting in French city
Rioters target Apple Store in daylight looting in French city
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Young rioters went on a daylight looting spree Friday in the French city of Strasbourg, targeting an Apple Store and other shops following the fatal shooting of a teen by a policeman near Paris. Fearing an outbreak of vandalism, police had earlier locked down access to a shopping mall in the centre of the eastern French city, where one of the Apple Store's entrances is located.