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Celebrities spotted at Wrestlemania 42 in Las Vegas

WrestleMania has always been bigger than just wrestling, and WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas was no exception. The event brought together not only some of WWE’s biggest superstars, but also a wide mix of celebrities from across sports and entertainment. Inside the packed stadium, the energy wasn’t just coming from the ring—it was just as

Sports

Ranking the Top 5 Infamous Collapses in Premier League Title Race History

The word “infamous” in this article’s title keeps this off top spot.  By all means, Arsenal’s failure to win the Premier League title in 2023 is the worst example of blowing a title race. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners were top of the table for 248 days, the most of any side to then go on and

This $60 Magnet Curbed My Doomscrolling

The Brick differs from traditional screentime apps by providing a physical barrier between you and your phone. Jeffrey Hazelwood/Anna Gragert/CNET; Brick/GettyImages As a wellness writer, I’ve run into a content conundrum: My job requires me to be online to stay up to date on current events and trends, but I also want to spend less

Stock Market

European Stocks That May Be Trading Below Their Estimated Value

Amid a backdrop of geopolitical developments and cautious optimism in the European markets, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has shown resilience, ending the week with a notable gain as investors processed corporate earnings and news of de-escalation in the Middle East. With economic forecasts being adjusted and interest rate hikes not imminent, discerning investors

Seagulls are pictured at the Baltic Sea beach in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, on a sunny Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
World News

Turkey Says COP31 Will Push for More Global Action Under Its Presidency

ANTALYA, Turkey, April 20 (Reuters) – This year’s U.N. climate summit will ⁠seek ⁠to turn past decisions into action, with ⁠financing the main focus, Turkey’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum told Reuters, as the ​country prepares to host and chair COP31 in November. The minister, Murat Kurum, said financing was the most important

Mainland Chinese to make 980,000 inbound trips to Hong Kong for Labour Day break
Local news - Hong Kong

Mainland Chinese to make 980,000 inbound trips to Hong Kong for Labour Day break

The number of inbound trips to Hong Kong by mainland Chinese visitors is expected to reach 980,000 for the coming Labour Day “golden week” holiday across the border, a 7 per cent increase from last year, with city authorities saying they will enforce environmental regulations around the clock at popular camping spots. The estimate from

Movies

Is There a The Pitt Season 2 Episode 16 Release Date & Time?

Viewers are wondering if there’s a The Pitt Season 2 Episode 16 release date and time. Season 2 follows Dr. Robby meeting the attending who will take over for him during his sabbatical. With the second season concluding, fans want to know if there are more episodes lined up. Here’s all you need to know

travel

Fire victims can make multiple trips within 3-hour slot to get belongings

Survivors of the deadly Tai Po fire will be allowed to go in and out of their homes multiple times within their designated three-hour slot, a top government official has said, adding that journalists will not be permitted to tag along. Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk Wing-hing meets the press on October 26,

Seagulls are pictured at the Baltic Sea beach in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, on a sunny Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
World News

Kremlin Encouraged by Bulgarian Radev’s Desire to Resolve Issues With Russia Via Talks

MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) – The Kremlin ⁠said ⁠on Monday that ⁠it was encouraged by Bulgarian politician Rumen ​Radev’s desire to resolve issues with Russia via pragmatic ‌talks after he won a ‌landslide election victory on Sunday. Official results showed ⁠that ⁠Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party had won convincingly, sidelining long-dominant ​political forces and potentially pushing

Corona Tower in Mid-Levels. Photo: Google Maps
Local news - Hong Kong

Chow Yun-fat nets 91% gain on Hong Kong flat after 31 years as prices rebound

Chow Yun-fat, the legendary Hong Kong actor, has sold a Mid-Levels flat after more than three decades, securing a roughly 91 per cent gain, as the city’s secondary housing market continues to strengthen. The 541 sq ft, three-bedroom flat in Corona Tower fetched HK$7.5 million (US$960,000), or HK$13,863 per square foot. The sale agreement was

celebrities

Meet the celebrities running the 2026 Boston Marathon

Clinton, 46, the daughter of former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, will be taking on the Boston Marathon for the first time. She is an author, advocate, and the vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, a philanthropic organization aimed at addressing global problems. Clinton has run several marathons and qualified

Alvaro Arbeloa on LaLiga refs: ‘Easier for Real Madrid to win the Champions League’

Álvaro Arbeloa said on Monday that “it’s easier for Real Madrid to win the Champions League than LaLiga,” hinting that Spanish referees are, in part, to blame for the club underperforming domestically. Madrid go into Tuesday’s game with Alavés nine points behind leaders Barcelona, and were left fuming after their last league game on April

Stock Market

US investors ‘rebalancing back’ to Hong Kong market

Financial Services Development Council Chairman Benjamin Hung Pi-cheng (second left) poses with other FSDC officials during an interview on April 20, 2026. (OSWALD CHAN / CHINA DAILY)  Amid turbulence and volatility, global investors are trying to “rebalance” some of their worldwide assets back to the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong markets in a trend that

Mourners carry Iranian flags in Tehran on April 1, 2026 during a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes (AP)
World News

Which Iran is America dealing with?

THE PAST couple of days in the Middle East have been characterised by the now-familiar whiplash. On April 17th Donald Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz had opened to traffic. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, confirmed as much. The same day outlets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) criticised Mr Araghchi for failing

Shilla Duty Free partners with LINE FRIENDS for Hong Kong airport campaign
Local news - Hong Kong

Shilla Duty Free partners with LINE FRIENDS for Hong Kong airport campaign

BEAUTY&YOU by The Shilla Duty Free has launched a new campaign with popular characters LINE FRIENDS at Hong Kong International Airport, marking the characters’ 15th anniversary with an immersive retail and experiential activation. Running until 6 July, the “From BROWN to YOU – Pack the Joy at SHILLA” campaign represents the first collaboration between BEAUTY&YOU

travel

CS Chairs Interdepartmental Working Group Meeting on Festival Arrangements for Possible Surge in Visitors During Labour Day Golden Week

CS chairs interdepartmental working group meeting on festival arrangements The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 20) chaired a meeting of the interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements to holistically co-ordinate and steer the preparatory work of various government departments for welcoming visitors to Hong Kong during the Labour Day Golden Week

Over a week ago, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had asked to postpone his testimony in his long-running corruption trial. (Reuters)
World News

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony postponed in corruption trial. Here’s why

The Jerusalem District Court has reportedly postponed the scheduled testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after his office requested cancellation, citing “security-diplomatic reasons”. Over a week ago, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had asked to postpone his testimony in his long-running corruption trial. (Reuters) Jerusalem District Court Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham

Exclusive | Pfizer, Amgen among 22 strategic firms eyeing Hong Kong expansion: source
Local news - Hong Kong

Exclusive | Pfizer, Amgen among 22 strategic firms eyeing Hong Kong expansion: source

Global drug maker Pfizer and biotech firm Amgen, each valued at more than HK$1 trillion (US$153 billion), are among 22 strategic enterprises planning to open or expand offices in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Monday that these industry leaders were among companies from the fintech, cloud computing

Arsenal are still Premier League title favourites, and here’s why

There was a telling moment just after the final whistle of Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Manchester City on Sunday – a result that has left Mikel Arteta’s team fearing yet another failure to go the distance in the Premier League title race. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is crouched down, contemplating the defeat, when he looks

Non mobile technology

Pixel 11 Phones May Get ‘Pixel Glow’ Rear Lights

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports Google is developing ‘Pixel Glow’ for the upcoming Pixel 11 series, a rear lighting notification system similar to Nothing’s Glyph interface. This feature may provide subtle light and color alerts when phones are face down, with user-customizable controls for calls and notifications. Google appears

Stock Market

Microsoft Stock Is Down 22%, but Here’s Why It Could Soar After April 29

The stock market is off to a volatile start to 2026. The Nasdaq-100 technology index was down by as much as 12% from its peak in March, only to recover all of its losses and hit a new record high in April. Investors have been trying to price in the potential economic impacts of the

Seagulls are pictured at the Baltic Sea beach in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, on a sunny Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
World News

Nigeria Tightens Broadcast Rules to Curb Divisive Content Ahead of 2027 Elections

LAGOS, April 20 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s broadcast regulator ⁠has ⁠barred radio and television presenters ⁠from airing personal opinions, intimidating guests or broadcasting divisive political ​content, warning of sanctions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Africa’s largest democracy goes to the polls ‌in January following past election cycles ‌marred by misinformation and sporadic violence.  In a

The View | Why Hong Kong property recovery sceptics miss the bigger picture
Local news - Hong Kong

The View | Why Hong Kong property recovery sceptics miss the bigger picture

Hong Kong’s real estate market has come a long way in the past year. For a sign of the extent to which its outlook has improved, look no further than the rapid shift in expectations for the growth in house prices this year. As recently as January, Morgan Stanley characterised its prediction of a 10

Movies

The Way Home Season 4 Tribute to Kimberly Hills Leibe Explained

A recent tribute on the Hallmark series The Way Home has left many fans wondering who it refers to. Given that the show doesn’t have any characters named Kimberly Hills Leibe, nor does it refer to a behind-the-scenes cast member, viewers are looking for the answers. Here are the details on the tribute. Why did

Football

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona step up interest in Italy right back

Apr 20, 2026, 04:14 AM ET Barcelona are stepping up their pursuit of Atalanta right back Marco Palestra, while Arsenal remain interested in Julián Álvarez. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades | Women’s grades TRENDING RUMORS Marco Palestra is reportedly a

travel

HK expects nearly 1m mainland visitors during Labor Day holiday

Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki (center) chairs a meeting of the interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements to coordinate preprations of various government departments for welcoming visitors to Hong Kong during the Labour Day holiday on April 20, 2026. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVT) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region expects to see nearly one million

Exclusive: Retail options trading app Investa gets FCA license
Forex

Exclusive: Retail options trading app Investa gets FCA license

FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Investa, the recently launched financial app looking to make options trading easier for retail traders, has received a license from the UK FCA. Investa Markets Ltd was formally granted an FCA license on Friday, April 17. Since its launch in 2024, Investa has acted as an appointed representative of

The skyscraper is being built by a company under sanctions by the U.S. Treasury Department for its alleged connection to one of hundreds of scam operations that have cropped up across Cambodia
World News

How Cybercrime Became a Leading Industry in ‘Scambodia’

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—A gold-hued skyscraper is rising above the traffic-clogged streets of the capital city on the Mekong River. The skyscraper is being built by a company under sanctions by the U.S. Treasury Department for its alleged connection to one of hundreds of scam operations that have cropped up across Cambodia The building is already

Who won at the Hong Kong Film Awards 2026?
Local news - Hong Kong

Who won at the Hong Kong Film Awards 2026?

Held on April 19 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the 44th edition of the Hong Kong Film Awards has come to a close, bringing together the year’s defining names and releases. Led by “Ciao, UFO,” this year’s results reflect a strong presence of familiar figures, celebrating standout performances and achievements across Hong Kong cinema

celebrities

Elon Musk reveals what life could look like after AI takes over jobs from humans

The richest man in the world has shared his personal thoughts on what life could look like after AI takes over jobs from humans. It’s a fear many people have as the advancements of AI technology continue to grow but just what will happen when people start to lose their work to intelligent bots? Elon

Sports

Previous times Arsenal have let the Premier League title slip away

Arsenal‘s quest for their first Premier League title since the Invincibles’ famous triumph in 2003-04 took a major dent on Sunday when they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City — leaving their rivals just three points behind them with a game in hand. After the game, boss Mikel Arteta insisted “everything is still

Stock Market

The Federal Reserve’s April Inflation Forecast Was Just Updated — and the Outlook for the Stock Market Worsened, Yet Again

Last week, investors witnessed the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.20%) and technology-powered Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +1.52%) catapult to fresh record highs. While the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +1.79%) failed to join its peers, it’s not too far away from claiming an all-time high. Speculation about a quick end to the Iran war and

Ebrahim Azizi, who chairs the Iranian Parliament's national security and foreign policy committee, said that Tehran's authority over the Strait is an "inalienable right". (AP)
World News

Strait of Hormuz emerges as Iran’s most powerful weapon amid war with US

Iran has, for decades, issued threats of closing the Strait of Hormuz over conflicts with countries in the Middle East and sanctions like those imposed by the US. The long history of tensions dates back to Iran’s 1980-88 war with Iraq. Ebrahim Azizi, who chairs the Iranian Parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee, said