Mitchell G. Patton

HONG KONG — Chinese authorities are moving to ease strict "covid zero" controls, in an apparent response to a nationwide wave of protests that have otherwise been suppressed.Sun Chunlan, the vice premier in charge of pandemic response, said China faced "a new situation and new tasks in epidemic prevention and control" as the coronavirus weakened, according to a Xinhua report, the Chinese state news agency.In a meeting with experts from the National Health Commission on Wednesday, Sun stressed the importance of improving treatment measures, preparing medicines and other medical resources, and increasing vaccinations, especially among the elderly population.Security guards at…

As protests against China's "covid zero" policy swept the country over the weekend and this week, there is more to people protesting than meets the eye. The most immediate trigger for this wave of protests was the deadly fire in Urumqi, which sparked public outrage that lockdown measures prevented emergency services from reaching the victims. However, a deeper cause of this unrest is that the protesters are responding to a broken social contract between the Chinese Communist Party and the people. This is a contract that guarantees people's sustenance —basic food, housing, and security— in exchange for their consent to…

For the first time in his career, All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald will be out with the Los Angeles Rams due to injury. The Rams will host the Seattle Seahawks, but will be without Donald because of a sprained ankle he suffered against the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's loss. A high ankle sprain is a difficult injury to manage, so Donald may be asked to sit out more than just this week. He is considered week by week, according to head coach Sean McVay. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald,…

Legendary NFL player Terrell Owens claims he was not the assailant in a store parking lot brawl.The incident occurred Saturday night outside a CVS store in the Los Angeles area. Video first obtained by TMZ Sports showed Owens throwing a punch at an unidentified man. The man was allegedly harassing customers inside the store prior to the altercation with the former wide receiver.The six-time Pro Bowler told The Associated Press that he acted in self-defense when the man "made offensive gestures and threatening statements at him."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 11: Terrell Owens…