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The Chinese administration’s large-scale database management has enabled the leakage of personal information, and is being attacked by party officials like “boomerangs.”News AnalysisAfter a 13-year-old girl caused an internet storm by publishing and identifying information about a public figure or without permission about a public figure, a sweeping collection of private data from the Chinese Communist regime has reentered the public debate.The incident first attracted attention last month when the girl was suspected of her father, Xie Guangjun, Baidu’s vice president, Xie Guangjun, retrieved data from a technology conglomerate dominating China’s search engine market. Baidu is also a Chinese equivalent…

President Donald Trump’s bold new trade strategy is receiving strong support from readers of The Epoch Times.A new poll of 21,559 readers shows broad approval for the administration’s tariff initiative, with the majority viewing it as a fair and necessary step to protect American industry, bring back manufacturing jobs, and chart a path toward long-term economic independence.Optimism was especially high that Trump’s trade reset will revive the country’s decimated industrial base and bolster both economic and national security, rebuilding America’s middle class and deterring adversaries.Despite the upbeat outlook, many respondents acknowledged potential downsides, especially short-term inflation and higher consumer prices.…

The secret semi-government condominium blacklist has grown exponentially, making it difficult for owners of many troubled buildings in Miami and South Florida to sell or acquire loans for repairs, despite the association’s faces a financial and time crunch to meet strict new state safety regulations.The number of local condos on the list is maintained by Fannie May, a federally chartered mortgage finance company, but it has more than doubled in the past two years, according to new data released by the law firm tracking it.The total number of condominium buildings on the confidential databases in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach…

Kimberly Rankford, Kipplinger’s personal financesThe cost of prescription drugs has risen significantly over the past few years. According to the latest data available from the US Department of Health and Human Services, among the drugs that rose in price from January 2022 to January 2023, the average increase was 15.2%, compared to 11.5% the previous year. A Commonwealth Fund survey found that 14% of Medicare beneficiaries did not fill their prescriptions or administer their medication because of costs. “Not being able to buy the prescriptions you need can have long-term impacts on your health outcomes,” says Gretchen Jacobson, vice president…

As political tensions continue to rise, predictions that Canadian travelers are escaping Central Florida are becoming real, with hotel bookings dropping and airlines expanding backflights as demand drops. Sandra Pappas, who owns a Disney-centric travel agency in Canada, said she began to notice a recession in February. That’s when President Donald Trump unleashed the threat of imposing drastic tariffs and turning the nation into a 51st state. “Unfortunately, there was a massive drop-off for future trips,” said Pappas, a mouse click. “With the exception of Covid, it’s quieter than I’ve seen before.” She estimated that requests for travel estimates to…

Sunrise, FL – Wins the Panther Way. Securing two more points in the tight division race, the Florida Panthers defeated the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday with a 4-1 score at Amerant Bank Arena. The Panthers, which improved 46-29-4, are one point behind the Tampa Bay Lightning, finishing second in the Atlantic division, with three games remaining in the regular season. Coach Paul Maurice, who made some personal history with his victory, won his 915th victory behind the bench, defeating tie against Barry Trotz (914) in third place on the NHL history list. “My appreciation for things is the entire…

The president took his first physical examination since his second appointment, and results were immediately predicted.WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump took his first annual exam since taking his second term with a visit to Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Washington on April 11.”Overall, I felt it was in a very good shape. A good heart, a good soul, a very good soul,” Trump told Air Force reporters later that day, saying more details are expected on Sunday.White House officials told the Epoch Times that it could take some time to release a detailed readout of the results, and told…

By Ng Han Guan China, Yiwu (AP) – The trade war between the two biggest economies of the world is escalating as China slapped 125% tariffs on US goods on Friday in response to a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. The companies that were caught in the crosshairs are part of more than $582.4 billion in trade between the countries, with Chinese exporters making up the majority of that exchange. This is what I had to say about some of them. Most of them spoke at Yiwu in the eastern part of the world’s largest wholesale market. Yiwu Jiayu Festive…

About 18 months ago, I saw for myself why pilots at Tampa Bay Harbor are essential to our entire region. Today they need our help.Danny Alvarez (Provided)I have visited their modest facility at Egmontkey, a Harbor Pilot base, over a century. I took one of their boats out west of the Sunshine Skyway, climbed up on a harbor pilot and made a 4 hour trip to Port Tampa Bay. Maneuvering these huge ships through channels, an essential task to maintaining the safety and economy of our region, requires incredible skills.The destruction caused by Hurricanes Helen and Milton is at a…

Question: Our new blackberry lily clumps died during the winter. What remains are clusters of leaves near the ground and dead buds. What should I do? Answer: In about 2-3 months, you will need a flash of new flowers, but you will need to prune a little first. Blackberry lilies are true perennials and are decreasing during cooler months. They get their names from fruits that form after flowering, similar to blackberries. Remove any dead or decayed parts, including brown leaves and long, old flower stems. Leave all green leaves at the roots of the plant. If necessary, now is…