Russian and Chinese warplanes were intercepted off the coast of Alaska by U.S. and Canadian fighters, marking the first time strategic bombers from the two U.S. adversaries have operated together near North America, a U.S. official said.
The Philippines is shutting down online gambling operations, many run and staffed by Chinese nationals, amid concerns the businesses have become fronts for a host of crimes.
California Gov. Newsom issued a directive calling for cities to take down homeless encampments after the Supreme Court expanded the authority of municipalities to dismantle the camps.
Officially there are just 15 Russian athletes at the Games, all competing as neutral competitors thanks to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Unofficially, there are dozens more.
