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The Chinese Author Who Might Secure the Nobel Prize

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  Image credit: TheBookPrizes In a realm where her name is scarcely recognized even within China, Can Xue's literary star could be on the rise as she stands a chance to win this year's Nobel Prize in Literature. Born just a few years before China was thrust into the tumultuous grip of the Cultural Revolution, Can Xue's life was marked by one of the most chaotic periods of the 20th century. One of eight children, she bore witness to the upheaval that saw her father, an editorial director at a newspaper, exiled to the countryside for manual labor during the Communist purge. Her mother, employed at the same publication, faced a similar fate. With their parents forcibly separated from them, Can Xue, her siblings, and their grandmother were left to fend for themselves. They endured on meager sustenance, surviving on pumpkin flowers and mountain weeds. In their most desperate moments, they even resorted to consuming Can Xue's father's old clothing, including a fur coat. T...

Biden Approves New Border Security Measures Amidst Surging Crossings from Mexico

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  Image credit: Quartz The Biden administration has approved the construction of a new section of border security infrastructure in southern Texas to address the growing influx of immigration. Approximately 20 miles (32km) of barrier will be erected in Starr County, along the Mexican border, where authorities have reported a significant rise in border crossings. It's worth noting that building a border wall was a central policy of Donald Trump's presidency and faced strong opposition from Democrats. In 2020, President Biden pledged not to add another inch to the wall if elected. Soon after taking office, his administration issued a proclamation stating that constructing a wall across the southern border was not a viable policy solution. In a statement to Associated News on Wednesday night, the US Customs and Border Protection defended the decision, emphasizing that they were utilizing funds already allocated for border security. "Congress allocated funds in fiscal year 201...