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Unfortunately, many people today believe that studying philosophy amounts to nothing. Scientists as prominent as Neil deGrasse Tyson slammed philosophy as being useless. Many philosophers, such as Ludwig Wittgenstein, dismissed the importance of philosophy. They thought that it was a discipline that amounted to literal nonsense, scrutinizing problems that are either unsolvable or not truly problems when examined closely. The common notions justifying the supposed uselessness of philosophy believe studying it yields no practical utility....

Gonzalo Higuain and Ever Banega missed from the spot in a shootout at Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos following a goalless encounter. It was another heartbreak for Argentina after almost a year since losing the World Cup final against Germany. MORE: England’s heartbreaking loss captured in photos | 10 important notes from USA vs. Guatemala Higuain blasted high over the crossbar and fellow substitute Banega’s tame effort was saved by Claudio Bravo....

Chen Ming-tong, who heads Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, said Beijing was “playing the same old tune” over the weekend when President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his desire to “unify” the island—peacefully if possible, but by force if necessary. Xi has articulated his belief that the “Taiwan question”—its future political status—cannot be left unresolved indefinitely. He has hinted at mid-century, the People’s Republic of China’s centennial in 2049, as a potential deadline, but most subject-matter experts believe Beijing neither has a long-term plan, nor a fixed date in mind....

The landmark 72-story SEG Plaza in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, was featured in scenes of mass panic on Tuesday after reports of shaking and swaying led hundreds to flee the vicinity, which is part of the Huaqiangbei shopping area in Futian District. Chengdu-based news portal The Cover said occupants on floors 35, 55 and 60 reported renewed shaking at just after 12:30 p.m. local time on Thursday. The report, which carried short videos showing water sloshing around a teapot and fishbowl, said tenants were asked to evacuate....

The Xinhua News Agency, the official state-run press agency of the People’s Republic of China, published a column on Friday titled: “American insolence, paranoia will not alter Hong Kong’s trend toward stability.” The commentary comes one day after President Joe Biden extended a national emergency declaration targeting Hong Kong. The order, originally signed by former President Donald Trump last July, will be in effect for at least one more year....

In an article published on Monday, shortly after the 15-year-old figure skating European champion was allowed to continue competing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, the People’s Daily quoted Russian commentator Igor Korotchenko as suspecting an anti-Russia plot by the United States and its NATO allies. Korotchenko, who is editor-in-chief of the Russian magazine National Defense, said Valieva’s case could be the result of “hybrid warfare” by Western spies. The newspaper, which is owned by the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, voiced its own suspicions about the timing of Valieva’s case, which emerged last week after she tested positive for a banned substance in a sample collected on December 25....

At a meeting with regional authorities in Lviv on Monday, Fan Xianrong pledged to help Ukraine rebuild after the war. His message was a slight departure from the official line in Beijing, which still maintains general support for Moscow. “China is a friendly country for the Ukrainian people. As an ambassador, I can responsibly say that China will forever be a good force for Ukraine, both economically and politically,” said Fan, who relocated with his diplomatic staff from Kyiv toward the country’s western border with Poland....

The comments were posted on Twitter by Hu Xijin, the top editor of the Global Times, an English-language daily newspaper that operates under the authority of the Chinese Communist Party. Friday June 4 marks the 32nd anniversary of when the Chinese government declared martial law against protesters in Tiananmen Square and sent the People’s Liberation Army to occupy parts of Beijing. Hu also wrote of the events from 1989: “Many people today may not fully understand this incident....

Ambassador Cui Tiankai told Axios on HBO that his position had not changed since he told CBS News’ Face the Nation on February 9 that it was “crazy” to claim the new coronavirus was manufactured by the U.S. military. He also said it was not for diplomats or journalists to “speculate” about the origin of the disease, adding that it was “a job for the scientists to do.” Ambassador Tiankai’s remarks, broadcast Sunday, represented a break with China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian, who asserted the unfounded theory that the U....

With 10,000 athletes, journalists and dignitaries arriving in Beijing for the games, Chinese officials implemented a number of guidelines aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus, like the use of quarantine hotels to house asymptomatic individuals who test positive. As a result of these guidelines, Chinese Olympic officials described their COVID mitigation as “working.” “Thanks to stringent and effective COVID-19 countermeasures, the Games has proceeded smoothly so far with the risk of infections under control,” the state-run Xinhua News Agency wrote on Monday, noting that there was only a single positive COVID case within the “closed-loop” of the quarantine zone....

The Pacific Island nation only established formal diplomatic relations with China in 2019. The decision has been the subject of scrutiny at home and abroad. Last November, anti-government riots across Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, caused extensive damage to businesses including in the local Chinatown. The event is now among Beijing’s justifications for seeking the pact, which covers policing. The manner in which the agreement came about was a cause for alarm....

The five-day tournament features Mexico, the runner-up in the 2011 world youth championship, Croatia, South Korea and hosts China, reports Xinhua. China U18 coach Li Bing said this tournament is a warm-up event ahead of the qualifying tournament for the AFC Asian under-19 championship. 0 votes

Responding to last week’s transit of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn through the Taiwan Strait, a spokesperson for the Beijing-based Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian warned Wednesday that the move “sent the wrong signal to the ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces, deliberately disrupting the regional situation and undermining the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.” “We firmly oppose this,” Zhu said, calling on the United States to abide by the “one-China principle” and “the Three Communiques” signed with China regarding the status of Taiwan since Washington and Beijing first began talks nearly half a century ago....

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a warning for the EU while voicing opposition to the delegation’s visit, saying that it “urges the European side to correct its mistakes and not to send any wrong signals to the separatist forces of Taiwan independence, so as to avoid serious impact on China-EU relations.” Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin also commented during a daily briefing that “the fact that Taiwan is part of China cannot be changed,” the AP reported....

The FIA said in a statement after the Spaniard had a medical at the Shanghai track that he would have a further examination immediately after Friday’s first free practice session “to determine his further eligibility.” Alonso was forced to sit out the last race in Bahrain on doctors’ orders after he failed a medical following an horrific accident in the Australian Grand Prix that left him with fractured ribs. The double world champion was replaced by Belgian reserve Stoffel Vandoorne in Bahrain....

A July 21 report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Sturgeon Specialist Group (IUCN SSG) confirmed that the Chinese paddlefish, last sighted in the wild in 2003, had died out. The report, a comprehensive investigation of the state of world’s sturgeon and paddlefish populations, also said that all 26 remaining species of both types of fish are now threatened with extinction, with two thirds of these species classified as critically endangered....

The 0-2 Eagles are struggling to find a way to work together after a disastrous home-opening loss to the rival Cowboys on Sunday that included dropped passes, bad throws, mistimed snaps and untimely play calls. In an attempt to turn around their terrible start, the Eagles coach is adamant that the entire team will be re-evaluated over the next several weeks. MORE: Buyer’s remorse on DeMarco Murray | Eagles still alive in NFC East...

Though she got her start making her own music, it didn’t take long for Houston to break into the gaming scene. She created the soundtrack for the highly addictive Super Hexagon, and her work will also be featured in the upcoming Spectra and Interstellaria. Chipzel’s Gaming Roots Form A Strong Musical Foundation “I played games as a kid but didn’t have much of a collection for the Super Nintendo or the original Nintendo Gameboy, funnily enough!...

For the uninitiated, Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer hack-and-slash video game developed by Torn Banner Studios and a sequel to 2012’s Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. First released in June 2021 on various platforms, Chivalry 2 supports up to 64 players in one match. There is optional crossplay support available, and those who leave it enabled would have the chance to come face-to-face with new knights brought over by Xbox Game Pass....

Liquid chlorophyll, for example, is a popular supplement that detoxes the body, strengthens the immune system, boosts energy, and more. While there may indeed be some health benefits of chlorophyll, research is lacking. This article discusses chlorophyll, its potential health benefits, and how to get more chlorophyll in your diet. It also covers chlorophyll supplements and their potential side effects. What Does Chlorophyll Do for the Body? Chlorophyll has many suggested health benefits in humans....