The phone and laptop-maker, which is also playing a key role in the development of 5G technology, released a statement today that warned attempts to limit its business with the use of stringent trade blacklists will ultimately “harm U.S. interests.” The U.S. commerce department added Huawei to the entity list last May, immediately restricting its access to U.S. components, citing national security. Last Friday, officials announced it would further restrict Huawei’s ability to use U....

China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) said on Friday that the Taishan plant in Guangdong province would undergo “maintenance.” It came after a recent spike in radioactivity levels led to fears of a leak at the plant. Taishan is roughly 80 miles west of Hong Kong and has a population of just under 1 million. Guangdong is the country’s largest province, with around 115 million residents. Last month, authorities said minor fuel rod damage was to blame for radioactive gases that had built up at the site....

Of the State Department’s list of 110 participants, Taiwan is the only government with which the U.S.’s has no formal diplomatic relations. At a regular press briefing in Beijing, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Beijing “firmly opposes the United States’ inviting Taiwan to participate in the so-called “Leaders’ Summit for Democracy.'' The Chinese government claims the island is a breakaway province. The U.S., meanwhile, takes no position on sovereignty over Taiwan, considers its political status undetermined, and wants differences across the Taiwan Strait to be resolved by peaceful means, “consistent with the wishes and best interests of the people on Taiwan....

The new regulation under China’s Maritime Traffic Safety Law will come into effect on September 1, according to a notice published last Friday by the country’s Maritime Safety Administration. Observers say the move could see further attempts by Beijing to control the civilian and military traffic around its claimed territories, which include hundreds of South China Sea features, but also extend to Taiwan, its outlying islands and the Japan-controlled Senkaku island chain in the East China Sea....

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The Red Devils created goalscoring chances from the start, but they were wasteful with Phakamani Mahlambi, and Walid Soliman leading their attack. South Africa international Mahlambi had a chance to hand Al Ahly the lead four minutes into the game from Soliman’s cross, but the speedy forward placed his effort over the crossbar without troubling Esperance goalkeeper Moez Ben Cherifia. The hosts then suffered a blow as their star midfielder Amr El-Sulaya sustained an injury, and he was replaced by Mohammed Hany....

A cup of pre-exercise coffee can help most athletes work harder and perform better—without them realizing it. Caffeine has been shown to enhance performance by about 1% to 3%, particularly in endurance sports. For example, cyclists who consumed caffeine prior to a 24-mile (40-km) time-trial generated 3.5% more power than when they did the ride without caffeine. MORE: Are carbohydrates fattening? | How to eat well: a primer for junk-food junkies Colas are a popular source of caffeine among athletes, even though they offer only a small dose of caffeine (35 mg) as compared to the caffeine in a mug of coffee (100 to 200 mg)....

Velasquez confronted his old UFC foe at the end of WWE’s Friday “SmackDown” debut show on Fox, after Lesnar beat Kofi Kingston for the WWE championship. With Rey Mysterio at his side, Velasquez strode to the ring while a clearly rattled Lesnar and manager Paul Heyman looked on. Velasquez eventually speared Lesnar and rained punches on him before exiting. The appearance was further proof that Velasquez will be leaving MMA for pro wrestling full time....

A person in the athletic department with knowledge of the decision said Thursday that Barbour and chancellor Nicholas Dirks determined it was time for a “change in leadership.” The San Jose Mercury News first reported the move. Barbour has been in the role of AD since 2004 and has come under fire of late for struggles by the football team. Barbour fired Jeff Tedford following a 3-9 campaign in 2012 and hired Sonny Dykes as his replacement....

Calcium lactate is often used as a food additive to enhance the calcium content of foods, replace other salts, or increase the overall pH (that is, decrease the acidity) of the food. This article looks at the supplement calcium lactate and what the research says about its health benefits. It also discusses side effects, dosage, and other calcium supplement options. Uses of Calcium Lactate Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian, pharmacist, or doctor....

Again. USC’s new coach was finally able to land the No. 1 piece in the transfer portal, five-star freshman quarterback Caleb Williams. The writing had been on the wall for a while, with UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel choosing to transfer to Oklahoma, UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson deciding to come back to the Bruins and, most importantly, presumed USC starter Jaxson Dart entering the transfer portal. That really left only one logical landing spot for Williams, and he will now be reunited with Riley....

Pretty standard; the basic design leaked via NHL 14 earlier this year. The script wordmark on the front is similar to the Minnesota Wild's green alternates. A gutsier move would've been making the secondary circle crest, currently a patch on the shoulder, the primary logo. It's really cool. MORE: The best NHL jerseys of all time, by team

But the real story came during the celebration, when an exuberant bunch of Stampeders accidentally broke the prestigious trophy. According to the National Post, the Cup broke when linebacker Juwan Simpson attempted to hoist it over his head. “I think I’m the one that did it. I don’t know. I grabbed it and was excited, and all of a sudden, it got a little (loose.) Some glue and some duct tape and it’ll be good....

The California Independent System Operator (ISO), which oversees the grid, called upon Californians to conserve energy twice last week through the use of Flex Alerts, which ask residents to practice energy conservation on a voluntary basis. Charging electric vehicles before the time period covered by the alerts was included on a list of energy conservation tips the California ISO posted on Twitter, as was avoiding use of large appliances and turning off extra lights....

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed the Fair Pay to Play Act, which states colleges in California cannot penalize their athletes for collecting money from endorsement deals beginning in 2023. Newsom made it official during an episode of “The Shop” on HBO with NBA star LeBron James, WNBA star Diana Taurasi and former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon. “It’s going to initiate dozens of other states to introduce similar legislation," Newsom said in the video....

One Marine—as yet unnamed—died in the accident while another two were injured, the I Marine Expeditionary Force said early Friday. Another eight service members are missing. Rescue efforts are underway with support from the Navy and Coast Guard. Details about the accident remain scarce, and the incident was described by I MEF only as an “AAV mishap,” using an acronym for an assault amphibious vehicle—armored vehicles able to operate both at sea and on land....

California Coronavirus Lockdown The California government is telling its residents to stay at home and a message on the state’s website says: “Everyone is required to stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. If you go out, keep at least 6 feet of distance.” Despite the lockdown, which doesn’t prohibit residents from going outside, California saw crowds gather at its beaches and nature spots this weekend....

Where B.1.427 and B.1.429 Have Spread The B.1.427 and B.1.429 variants, also known as the Epsilon variants, have now spread from the United States to at least five countries worldwide. Spread in the United States The B.1.427 and B.1.429 variants were initially found in California in February 2021, but are no longer the dominant strains in the state. As of June 8, 2021, the B.1.427 and B1.429 variants were responsible for about ....

The two biggest blazes were still burning Monday morning after fire crews tackled the infernos—dubbed Fairview and Mosquito after their source locations—over the weekend amid the state’s heat wave. The state’s firefighting agency, Cal Fire, has published maps detailing the fires’ perimeters, with the Mosquito site in Northern California viewable here and Southern California’s Fairview boundary here. The Mosquito Fire, which flickered into life almost a week ago on the evening of Tuesday, September 6, near Mosquito Ridge Road, Foresthill, threatened the area and several communities across Placer and El Dorado counties, including Georgetown....