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U.S. Olympic Committee is distributing a high-tech mask to its more than 600 Olympians

Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins

"Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins By Ben Blanchard Reuters - Sunday, July 20 12:01 pmBEIJING (Reuters) - Beijingers breathed easier on Sunday as traffic restrictions and factory...

created by yoyo968 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Yanis Ourabah

China to close plants over Games

China has now ordered that 40 factories be closed in Beijing in the run-up to the Olympic Games, but many are doubtful that it is actually going to make a difference."The plants in the eastern port city of...

created by Amy Judd | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Gradually, Beijing wakes up to a new dawn

"Monday morning in Beijing was different. State networks broadcasted news bulletins with black backgrounds, while KTV parlors and nightclubs closed for the night before midnight. Even taxi drivers finished...

created by yuanyuan713 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...