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Laguna Woods resident Irene Cheng was out shopping on the morning of May 15, 2022 – the day a mass shooting took place at a local Taiwanese church in the quiet, mostly elderly south Orange County neighborhood. “I saw the yellow tape around the church. Then I heard the news,” said Cheng, who lives in Laguna Woods Village, a senior retirement community; Geneva Presbyterian Church sits just outside the community’s gates. “I came home right away and had many emails from friends all talking about it, sending pictures. I was so shocked that this was right on our front door…...

On Sunday, Thai voters will decide whether they want to live in a real democracy or stick with the fake one that Thailand’s military-dominated government has crafted for them. The election has been rigged from the outset, creating absurdly unfair hurdles for the prodemocracy parties challenging the military-backed status quo.Both the United States and China view Thailand as a major geopolitical prize in southeast Asia. Some in Washington worry that harshly criticizing its government—or a flawed election—would push Thailand further into China’s outstretched arms. As a result, the Biden administration faces a test: Will the White House insist on real...

Our editors independently select the products we recommend. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links. Pandemic shortages weren’t limited to hand sanitizer and toilet paper: For the first time in anyone’s memory, the humble tennis ball was a hot commodity — and a grail-like find. Southeast Asia and Chinese shipping backlogs might have been to blame initially, but increased demand, due in part to a record number of new American players since 2020 — 5.9 million, give or take, according to the U.S. Tennis Association — also shoulders some of the blame. Even with strict regulations...

Photo by Samantha Gades on UnsplashIn today’s fast-paced world, time is very valuable. We often find ourselves struggling to keep up with the demands of our daily tasks. Fortunately, with advanced technologies, we now have access to innovative tools that can help us optimize our daily routines. ChatGPT is one such tool that has completely revolutionized the way I approach my daily tasks.Since there are already numerous articles and videos about how ChatGPT works and is being used, let’s not write another article about it.Instead, let’s discuss how I incorporated ChatGPT into my daily life for the past two weeks. In this article,...

Chinese Chicken Salad CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD prep: 25 MINUTES total: 25 MINUTES Made with leftover rotisserie chicken, romaine, napa, crispy wonton strips and the best sesame ginger dressing ever! 4.8 stars (12 ratings) INGREDIENTS 1 head romaine, shredded 4 cups shredded napa cabbage 3 cups leftover shredded rotisserie chicken 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves ½ cup roasted salted cashews 3 green onions, thinly sliced 2 cups crispy wonton strips, homemade or store-bought 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds FOR THE SESAME GINGER DRESSING ¼ cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons orange marmalade 2 ½ tablespoons canola oil 2 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large...