Michael Zhang

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Michael Zhang

Hopeful parents accompany their teenage children to the gates of a Beijing test centre, among millions of high school students across China sitting their first day of the highly competitive university entrance exam. Nationwide, 13.35 million students have registered for the multi-subject "gaokao" series this year, according to the Ministry of Education. The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to .

3 weeks ago | lookout.co | Hillary Ojeda |Michael Zhang

Quick Take For the first time in five years, Mia has overtaken Olivia as the most popular girl's name in California, according to 2024 data from the Social Security Administration. On the boys’ side, Liam reclaimed the top spot from Noah, continuing a yearslong rivalry that mirrors national naming trends. Mia has beaten out Olivia for the most popular girl’s name in California in 2024 – knocking Olivia down to second place from the top spot.

1 month ago | petapixel.com | Michael Zhang

A Chinese photographer visiting Spain has gone viral online after he was filmed using a chokehold to subdue an alleged thief who had tried to steal his camera. The whole thing was captured by onlookers standing nearby.

1 month ago | petapixel.com | Michael Zhang

A group of wildlife photographers on an expedition in Nunavut, Canada, were recently treated to an experience of a lifetime when a pack of friendly and curious Arctic wolves approached and cozied up to them. The magical moment was caught on camera in this 30-second video that has gone viral on social media: @silas.pijamini Saturday April 12, 2025 #ausuittuqadventures ♬ Runaway – AURORA The man seen lying flat on the ground at the beginning of the video is 28-year-old Terry Noah.

2 months ago | kdhnews.com | Mary Yang |Michael Zhang |with Isabel KUA

By Mary Yang and Michael Zhang, with Isabel Kua in Beijing AFP In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for their weekly meeting, the day after Pope Francis died aged 88. The Vatican on Monday announced the death of the Argentine pontiff, who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during his 12-year tenure.