US government HR chief aims to ‘institutionalise’ Doge efficiency drive

China has begun constructing a mega-dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, which could become the world's largest hydroelectric power source, surpassing the Three Gorges Dam. The $167.1 billion project includes five hydropower stations and has raised concerns from India regarding potential impacts on downstream ecosystems and water supply, prompting calls for communication between the countries. Want More Context? 🔎

The White House has excluded a Wall Street Journal reporter from the press pool for President Trump's upcoming trip to Scotland due to the paper's report on a controversial birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein allegedly signed by Trump, which he has denied. The Wall Street Journal maintains its reporting, while the White House Correspondents' Association criticized the decision as a violation of free speech. Want More Context? 🔎

Two men, Singaporean Wilson Ang and Malaysian Wai Kei Fung, have been charged in connection with the bail of Long Zhihua, a Chinese national involved in a significant jewellery theft in Singapore. Long, who absconded after being released on bail, had pleaded guilty to stealing S$570,000 worth of jewellery, while Ang faces charges for false police reporting and acting as an errant bailor. Want More Context? 🔎

Three-year-old Millie faced life-threatening complications after swallowing two small magnets, which caused severe intestinal damage and led to an emergency surgery at Brisbane Children’s Hospital. While recovering with a stoma and facing additional surgeries, her family emphasizes the dangers of magnets commonly found in toys and household items, urging greater awareness among parents. Want More Context? 🔎

A US Patent and Trademark Office employee was subjected to an exit ban in China while visiting for personal reasons, as confirmed by the US State Department, which is working with Chinese officials to resolve the matter. This incident follows China's earlier ban on a Wells Fargo employee linked to an unspecified criminal case, amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing over espionage allegations. Want More Context? 🔎

Fishermen have long harvested oysters from Long Island Sound, but Todd Koehnke and Tim Macklin are now committed to restoring the ecosystem by returning millions of old oyster shells through their nonprofit, Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration. Their initiative has successfully returned over 700,000 pounds of shells, vital for filtering water, preventing erosion, and supporting marine biodiversity. Want More Context? 🔎