Lyric Li

Apr 16, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Leo Sands |Lyric Li

The earnest ads from the Donghua Jinlong factory have unexpectedly spawned memes and parodies, embodying Gen Z’s surreal sense of humor. The company is “baffled.”

Aug 13, 2023 | washingtonpost.com | Lyric Li

Shots from a Russian warship at a Ukraine-bound cargo vessel in the Black Sea on Sunday drew condemnation from Ukrainian officials, with one calling it a “clear violation of international law.”Russia’s Defense Ministry said the Russian patrol ship Vasily Bykov fired “warning” shots from automatic weapons on a Palau-flagged bulk carrier after the ship’s captain failed to respond to a request to halt for an inspection.

Aug 10, 2023 | washingtonpost.com | Adela Suliman |Lyric Li

Devastating wildfires in Hawaii left at least 36 people dead early Thursday, according to Maui County officials. The individuals, who have not yet been named or identified, perished in the active Lahaina fire in western Maui. The fires have been raging across three of Hawaii’s islands, trapping local residents and visitors, causing widespread power outages and forcing many to evacuate and seek shelter.