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12 hours ago | theepochtimes.com | Jill McLaughlin

Last year’s event drew thousands, prompting Pacifica officials to charge organizers more for parking, cleaning, and public safety. 4/24/2025Updated: 4/24/2025Organizers of the World Dog Surfing Championships held on the California coast will decide May 1 whether the popular canines can catch the waves this year after permitting costs skyrocketed.

21 hours ago | theepochtimes.com | Milton Ezrati

CommentaryChinese exporters have lost a proverbial gold mine in the United States. Since 2018, Washington’s tariffs and other trade restrictions have increasingly blocked imports of Chinese products. Meanwhile, independent of Washington’s agenda, American buyers, after difficult experiences with China during COVID-19 and its aftermath, have decided to diversify their sourcing away from China.

1 day ago | theepochtimes.com | Travis Gillmore

WASHINGTON—Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on April 24 in a diplomatic overture blending pragmatism and strategic alignment. Accompanied by Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg, the visit underscores the delicate balance of transatlantic relations amid rising trade disputes and shared security imperatives.

1 day ago | theepochtimes.com | Bruce Shipkowski

CHATSWORTH, N.J.—A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said Wednesday, though it’s expected to grow before forecast rain later this week. The fire in southern New Jersey’s Lacey and Ocean townships has grown to more than 20 square miles (52 square kilometers) and could continue to burn for days, officials said.

1 day ago | theepochtimes.com | Bill Pan

The United States and the Philippine militaries are conducting annual joint combat exercises simulating the defense of the Philippine archipelago, as two allies seek to deter China’s growing assertiveness in the region. The Balikatan exercises, a long-running series of U.S.-Philippine military drills grounded in a mutual defense treaty, began on April 21 and will run through May 9, involving approximately 9,000 American and 5,000 Filipino personnel.