Exclusive | Top brain-machine interface start-up ‘in talks’ to set up Hong Kong presence
A mainland Chinese start-up specialising in brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) is “in talks” with the Hong Kong government about expanding its operations to the financial hub, the company’s founder has said after meeting the city’s leader in Hangzhou. “We are in talks with Hong Kong. It is still in the initial stage,” BrainCo founder and CEO Han Bicheng told the Post on Wednesday. Earlier that day, Han welcomed Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to the company’s office in the capital city of mainland China’s Zhejiang province. “We are definitely very interested in the Hong Kong market. Hong Kong has very good conditions, and we will talk to the chief executive,” the start-up founder said. Han said that at this stage, he was reluctant to elaborate on the potential forms of partnership the company would pursue with Hong Kong. The neurotech company was incubated at Harvard University in 2015 and founded in Hangzhou in 2018, becoming one of the six Zhejiang-based, world-acclaimed technology start-ups widely known as the “six little dragons”. Source link
23 April 2025
Visa unveils #TravelWithVisa initiative to boost cross-border travel in Asia Pacific through strategic collaborations
Launching in Hong Kong, one of Asia’s busiest transit hubs, the ongoing multi-phased #TravelWithAsia initiative aims to enhance travel experiences and tourism economy in the region, which saw a remarkable 26% increase in cross-border trips in 2024.[1] Through strategic collaborations with leading airlines, banks, public transit operators, and key merchants, the initiative will curate unique and seamless door-to-door experiences for travellers across major tourist destinations in the region. HONG KONG, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced the launch of #TravelWithVisa in Hong Kong, an ongoing regional initiative designed to connect travellers with major destinations in Asia Pacific. With a multi-phased approach, the initiative aims to enrich travel experiences, boost travel spending, and contribute to the Asia Pacific’s tourism economy, which saw a remarkable 26% increase in cross-border trips originating within the region in 2024, outpacing the global growth rate of 12%.[2] Strategic collaborations shaping travel experiences in Asia Pacific The Asia Pacific region is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of tourism. In 2024, seven out of the top ten fastest-growing travel destinations globally, in terms of arrivals, are from the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.[3] Leveraging this momentum and as the first phase of the #TravelWithVisa initiative, Visa is announcing partnerships with five renowned international airlines—Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Ethiopian Airlines, EVA AIR, and Singapore Airlines, to offer Hong Kong and Macau outbound travellers rewarding flight experiences with premium benefits. By collaborating with major banks, the initiative will also introduce new offerings and features through Visa travel card programmes to further enrich every traveller’s journey. In the next phase, #TravelWithVisa will showcase Visa’s intercity smart mobility solutions that will enable a more efficient door-to-door travel journey, along with merchant offers that will curate
23 April 2025
Hong Kong retail slump claims another victim as Thai dessert shop deserts
Thai dessert chain After You Dessert Cafe will exit the Hong Kong market, closing its two shops after three years amid the city’s continuous slump in retail sales. “Farewell! Thank you for your support since January 2022,” the company said in a social media post on Tuesday. “Our last day in Hong Kong will be April 27. Though we are saying goodbye (for now), we hope to see you again.” The brand, known for its shaved ice treats and honey toast, entered Hong Kong during the Covid-19 pandemic with its first international branch, on Tang Lung Street in Causeway Bay. That shop closed in July 2022. The cafe’s current shop on Lee Tung Avenue in Wan Chai has now closed, and its remaining location in Airside at Kai Tak will operate until Sunday. The exit comes as the city’s retail sector remains mired in a downturn that is putting further pressure on the weak retail property market. Originally established in Bangkok in 2007, After You rapidly expanded to more than 30 outlets in Thailand. The owner chose Hong Kong as its first overseas expansion “because it is one of her favourite cities”, according to its website. Hong Kong’s retail sales dropped for a 12th straight month in February, sliding 13 per cent to HK$29.4 billion (US$3.8 billion) from a year earlier, according to official data. Sales in the first two months of 2025 shrank 7.8 per cent from a year earlier as local residents spent a big chunk of their discretionary income across the border in Shenzhen and elsewhere. Source link
23 April 2025
Boost Hong Kong’s Airport Express ridership by improving connectivity: lawmakers
Lawmakers have proposed increasing the city’s Airport Express ridership by connecting the service to the high-speed rail and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, and by maintaining cheaper fares to the AsiaWorld-Expo. Lawmaker Gary Zhang Xinyu suggested on a radio programme on Wednesday that links with the two sites would help increase passenger flows by encouraging people from mainland China to fly from Hong Kong. The lawmaker’s suggestion follows the MTR Corporation’s proposal on Tuesday to raise Airport Express fares for the first time in eight years, with an average increase of 9.4 per cent. The company said the increase was to ensure “a sustainable income” to meet increasing operational costs and investments required to renew railway assets, adding that there was a need to adjust fares to break even and maintain “high-quality service”. “We want to make it more convenient for passengers to transfer to the Airport Express from the West Kowloon high-speed rail station, so that we can achieve transfers between railway systems and aeroplanes,” Zhang said. “We hope to attract more friends from mainland provinces to come to Hong Kong using high-speed rail, then transfer to the Airport Express, where they could then fly internationally from Hong Kong.” “We actually have the conditions to do this geographically,” he said, adding that authorities could consider using autonomous vehicles to link up the two stations. Source link
23 April 2025
Passenger traffic for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific grew by 19.8% in March
Cathay Pacific Airways’ passenger traffic levels grew by 19.8 per cent year on year in March, with Hong Kong’s flag carrier anticipating uncertainties for its cargo business amid sweeping US tariffs. The airline said on Wednesday that March had been a “quieter month” in terms of its travel operations, recording about 2.26 million passengers for the period. But it saw “strong growth momentum” when it came to cargo operations during the first traditional peak period of the year, recording a year-on-year tonnage increase of 10.6 per cent last month. “However, the latest developments on trade tariffs are creating uncertainties that may cause disruptions to our cargo business, changes in travel demand, increased costs and pressure on supply chains, among other impacts,” said Lavinia Lau Hoi-zee, who serves as Cathay Pacific’s chief customer and commercial officer. “We are taking proactive steps to put ourselves in the best possible position in facing and mitigating these external forces as we remain aligned, agile and responsive in our approach.” Cathay noted that passenger traffic last month was 19.8 per cent higher than in March 2024. The company also said there had been less demand for leisure travel last month due to the absence of extended weekend breaks in the city. Source link
23 April 2025
Ex-Hong Kong police inspector jailed for 10 weeks for molesting 2 female officers
A former Hong Kong probationary police inspector has been jailed for 10 weeks for molesting two female officers after a court rejected his assertion that his work equipment could have accidentally brushed the victims. Fanling Court on Wednesday convicted Tito Yeung Mang-hei of two counts of indecent assault for using his hand to swipe the buttocks of the two officers. The court cleared the 38-year-old defendant of a third count of common assault, ruling that he might have genuinely wished to express gratitude to a third complainant when he massaged her shoulder. Deputy Magistrate Linda Chan On-ting slammed Yeung for his “utterly disrespectful” conduct towards police officers of the opposite sex, as she declined to impose a non-jail sentence. “The court must send out a clear message to society that women should be respected and protected at work,” she added. The court extended Yeung’s bail at the defence’s request to allow him to lodge an appeal at the High Court, on condition that he surrender all travel documents within 24 hours and continue to observe his original bail terms. The trial heard that Yeung, a father of one, had reverted to working as a paramedic at the Fire Services Department after he was suspended by the police force over the present case. Source link
23 April 2025
‘Disgrace’: Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong slams US tariffs, sanctions
The United States has “brought disgrace upon itself” and made the world aware of its “despicable and shameless behaviour” after imposing tariffs and sanctions on Hong Kong, according to an article published by Beijing’s top office overseeing city affairs. In the commentary reposted on Tuesday and titled “Too much evil will lead to self-destruction: the malicious acts against Hong Kong have brought disgrace upon the United States”, the office also defended China’s tit-for-tat sanctions against certain US individuals who “acted egregiously” on city-related issues. The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office outlined Washington’s recent actions in the article, including the imposition of tariffs against mainland China and the city. It also criticised US sanctions against Hong Kong officials and proposed legislation that could close the city’s trade offices in the country, saying “the ugly face of tyranny” had been exposed and that such efforts were aimed at creating chaos in the financial hub. Guo Jiakun, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: EPA-EFE “[All these actions] provoked strong indignation among Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots. They have also made the world more aware of [the US] despicable and shameless behaviour and its desperate hysteria, which can only backfire and bring disgrace,” it said. Source link
23 April 2025
Hong Kong’s first astronaut could serve in space missions next year
Hong Kong’s first astronaut in China’s space programme could start serving in missions as early as next year, a national agency has said. The China Manned Space Agency picked the Hongkonger in June last year as part of the fourth batch of preparatory astronauts. The local specialist and another one from Macau were among the 10 chosen in the latest group of astronauts. “Since the fourth batch of astronauts joined the team in August 2024, they have carried out a great deal of training according to the plan, for instance, basic space flight theory, psychology, space environment adaptability, etc,” Lin Xiqiang, the agency’s deputy director general, said at a press conference on Wednesday. “After joining the team, the Hong Kong and Macau astronauts quickly adapted to the working and living environment, rapidly integrated into the crew and have trained very hard. Their work is progressing smoothly; they are now carrying out studies and training in professional space technology. “As payload experts, the Hong Kong and Macau astronauts are expected to carry out their first mission in 2026 at the earliest.” The Post previously reported that a policewoman was chosen for the national programme over more than 80 hopefuls from Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua The position of payload specialist requires a strong background in science or engineering. It involves overseeing highly complex or classified on-board equipment and tasks. Source link
23 April 2025
Hong Kong’s first astronaut may serve in space missions next year
Hong Kong’s first astronaut in China’s space programme could start serving in missions as early as next year, a national agency has said. The China Manned Space Agency picked the Hongkonger in July last year as part of the fourth batch of preparatory astronauts. The local specialist and another one from Macau were among the 10 chosen in the latest group of astronauts. “Since the fourth batch of astronauts joined the team in August 2024, they have carried out a number of training according to the plan, for instance, basic space flight theory, psychology, space environment adaptability, etc,” Lin Xiqiang, the agency’s deputy director general, said in a press conference on Wednesday. “After joining the team, the Hong Kong and Macau astronauts quickly adapted to the working and living environment, rapidly integrated into the crew and trained very hard. Their work is progressing smoothly they are now carrying out studies and training in professional space technology. “As payload experts, the Hong Kong and Macau astronauts are expected to carry out their first mission in 2026 at the earliest.” The Post previously reported that a policewoman was chosen for the national programme over more than 80 hopefuls from the city. Photo: Xinhua The position of payload specialist requires a strong background in science or engineering. It involves overseeing highly complex or classified on-board equipment and tasks. Source link
23 April 2025
‘Disgrace’: Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong slams US tariffs, sanctions
The US has “brought disgrace upon itself” and made the world aware of its “despicable and shameless behaviour” after imposing tariffs and sanctions on Hong Kong, according to an article published by Beijing’s top office overseeing city affairs. In the commentary reposted on Tuesday and titled “Too much evil will lead to self-destruction: the malicious acts against Hong Kong have brought disgrace upon the United States”, the office also defended China’s tit-for-tat sanctions against certain US individuals who “acted egregiously” on city-related issues. The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office outlined in the article Washington’s recent actions, including the imposition of tariffs against mainland China and the city. It also criticised US sanctions against Hong Kong officials and bills that could close the city’s trade offices in the country, and said “the ugly face of tyranny” had been exposed and that all efforts were aimed at creating chaos in the financial hub. Guo Jiakun, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: EPA-EFE “[All these actions] provoked strong indignation among Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots. They have also made the world more aware of [the US] despicable and shameless behaviour and its desperate hysteria, which can only backfire and bring disgrace,” it said. Source link
23 April 2025
McDonald’s worker, 16, filmed bullying, spitting on woman arrested in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police have arrested a 16-year-old McDonald’s employee caught on a video bullying and spitting on a female colleague at a North Point branch. The 22-second silent video that went viral on Monday shows the 19-year-old woman dressed in a yellow uniform standing in a corner and the boy shouting and repeatedly spitting on her, including once right onto her hair. Other employees were present but did not intervene. The video is believed to have been filmed last December in the staff break room of the McDonald’s branch at Fortress Metro Tower. A source said the boy was arrested on Tuesday for common assault. McDonald’s, meanwhile, said the case had been handed over to police, adding the employee involved had been suspended pending investigation. It also said that it would continue to provide support and help to the affected worker and her family. Source link
23 April 2025
Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?
Given that the Hong Kong government espouses the principle of “conservation in the south” of Lantau, has set up the Sustainable Lantau Office and recently invited expressions of interest to build the South Lantau Eco-recreation Corridor, you might expect that this project fully embraces the principles of sustainability and ecotourism. The United Nations defines ecotourism as “nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in natural areas”, generating economic benefits for host communities. Hence, there would be an emphasis on wildlife viewing, along with enhancements of natural habitats and integration with local communities. Right? Wrong. Even though Shui Hau and Pui O rank among Hong Kong’s top 20 sites for bird diversity, there is nothing about birdwatching in the proposed Lantau “corridor”. Apart from a few proposals such as a treetop walkway in Pui O, the plan seems to largely focus on constructing buildings, piers and car parks to solely benefit humans. Ideas even include a chairlift and a “luge” – surely not involving ice, but likely hurtling downhill on a sort of sledge on wheels – as well as catering and retail facilities and “quality holiday accommodation”. Despite the “eco” in its name, the corridor does not evidently involve the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, but is the responsibility of the Civil Engineering and Development Department, which in 2017 established the Sustainable Lantau Office. In August 2021, the department signed a HK$11 million consultancy agreement for an investigation study for “sustainable leisure and recreation initiatives” in Shek Pik and adjoining areas with Binnies Hong Kong – which on LinkedIn describes itself as “a multidisciplinary engineering consultant” that has “played a significant role in developing tailored infrastructure solutions”. Source link
23 April 2025
Church in Hong Kong expected to remain bridge between Vatican and Beijing
The Hong Kong Catholic Church has said it will continue to serve as a bridge between mainland China and the Holy See, while observers expect the local diocese to further foster the more harmonious Sino-Vatican ties built by Pope Francis, who died on Monday. Expressing condolences over the pope’s death, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that Beijing and the Vatican had maintained constructive contact and conducted friendly exchanges, and the central government was willing to work with the Holy See to promote the continued improvement of relations. Dr Anthony Lam Sui-ki, a former researcher of the Catholic diocese’s Holy Spirit Study Centre in the city, said he expected the Hong Kong church’s voice to get bigger in the Vatican leadership under the next pope. “No matter who becomes the next pope, the Vatican and Beijing will be moving towards a more harmonious and conciliatory relationship. It seems to have been the general policy of the Vatican in recent years,” said Lam, an expert in Catholic affairs. “It is generally believed that the Vatican will hear more about what the Hong Kong diocese would have to say in this respect.” 04:43 Pope Francis dies at age 88 Pope Francis dies at age 88 Lam also pointed to the warm ties Hong Kong Catholic leader Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan had with the mainland, saying he had helped to foster dialogue and understanding. Source link
23 April 2025
【Emily】闖IFC果子狸重返野外 – 20250423 – 港聞 – 每日明報
港聞 2025年4月23日星期三 港聞二 李家超考察浙杭創科4天 今訪「六小龍」取經 港澳辦：華「備好獵槍」 美「亂港」必敗 民主黨解散冇彎轉 羅健熙：留港續發聲 律政司仍需研介入否 鄭嘉如告WSJ母企7月再訊 中環兩黑點直擊一句鐘11車違例 天眼錄影試行首日 警「處理需時」未有執法數字 內地交流中學生遭拍裸片 14歲男被捕 涉持面值5億假債券開戶 3內地人被捕 姑丈涉非禮智障侄女 事主庭上稱自願 被頒資產凍結令 恒大前CEO上訴駁回 麥當勞欺凌案涉事員工停職 警拘16歲少年 5食安督察涉偷食物樣本 1任控方證人 購作輻射檢測 擅取自用住所搜出 訛稱搞演唱會騙128萬 前保險經紀囚33月 少女被摑6分鐘 3女生判入更生中心 反恐二案 首被告談醫院案 曾言「不如點著佢」 潘偉賢任中大副校 接替陳金樑 巴士冒煙陷火海 65人疏散 普通科門診擬140萬貧弱優先 明年起急症室棄診退款扣50元 免轉介物理治療 將開修例公聽會 亞洲文化論壇17國官員出席 羅淑佩籲以人為本擁抱科技 緬甸救援行動冀讓生者釋懷 指揮官憶搜出女屍與母合葬 獲在世親人感激 救援隊申聯國救援認證 涵前線後勤裝備 搖嬰謀殺罪成運輸工申上訴 失業率維持3.2% 輸勞行業、IT、建造錄升幅 勞工界五一宣言 倡檢視輸勞政策 23歲長期病者染退伍軍人症 客貨車撼吊臂車尾 司機一度被困 涉荷里活廣場斬死兩人 男子待交高院審 灣區熱搜：機械人「獨角獸」財困 穗分部人去樓空 達闥欠薪裁員 董事長稱短期資金周轉緊張 灣區熱搜：商業化路遙 機械人熱潮引反思 【Emily】買復刻國產海鷗表 陳克勤讚自主研發 【Emily】狄志遠波士頓馬拉松完賽 【Emily】闖IFC果子狸重返野外 【Emily】田北辰等高鐵「罰企」 憂候車大堂愈來愈塞 【Emily】運物局訪低空經濟試點 睇無人機送外賣 【Emily】城巴五一吸客 推微信小程序 Source link
22 April 2025
巴士冒煙陷火海 65人疏散 – 20250423 – 港聞 – 每日明報
港聞 2025年4月23日星期三 港聞二 李家超考察浙杭創科4天 今訪「六小龍」取經 港澳辦：華「備好獵槍」 美「亂港」必敗 民主黨解散冇彎轉 羅健熙：留港續發聲 律政司仍需研介入否 鄭嘉如告WSJ母企7月再訊 中環兩黑點直擊一句鐘11車違例 天眼錄影試行首日 警「處理需時」未有執法數字 內地交流中學生遭拍裸片 14歲男被捕 涉持面值5億假債券開戶 3內地人被捕 姑丈涉非禮智障侄女 事主庭上稱自願 被頒資產凍結令 恒大前CEO上訴駁回 麥當勞欺凌案涉事員工停職 警拘16歲少年 5食安督察涉偷食物樣本 1任控方證人 購作輻射檢測 擅取自用住所搜出 訛稱搞演唱會騙128萬 前保險經紀囚33月 少女被摑6分鐘 3女生判入更生中心 反恐二案 首被告談醫院案 曾言「不如點著佢」 潘偉賢任中大副校 接替陳金樑 巴士冒煙陷火海 65人疏散 普通科門診擬140萬貧弱優先 明年起急症室棄診退款扣50元 免轉介物理治療 將開修例公聽會 亞洲文化論壇17國官員出席 羅淑佩籲以人為本擁抱科技 緬甸救援行動冀讓生者釋懷 指揮官憶搜出女屍與母合葬 獲在世親人感激 救援隊申聯國救援認證 涵前線後勤裝備 搖嬰謀殺罪成運輸工申上訴 失業率維持3.2% 輸勞行業、IT、建造錄升幅 勞工界五一宣言 倡檢視輸勞政策 23歲長期病者染退伍軍人症 客貨車撼吊臂車尾 司機一度被困 涉荷里活廣場斬死兩人 男子待交高院審 灣區熱搜：機械人「獨角獸」財困 穗分部人去樓空 達闥欠薪裁員 董事長稱短期資金周轉緊張 灣區熱搜：商業化路遙 機械人熱潮引反思 【Emily】買復刻國產海鷗表 陳克勤讚自主研發 【Emily】狄志遠波士頓馬拉松完賽 【Emily】闖IFC果子狸重返野外 【Emily】田北辰等高鐵「罰企」 憂候車大堂愈來愈塞 【Emily】運物局訪低空經濟試點 睇無人機送外賣 【Emily】城巴五一吸客 推微信小程序 Source link
22 April 2025
客貨車撼吊臂車尾 司機一度被困 – 20250423 – 港聞 – 每日明報
港聞 2025年4月23日星期三 港聞二 李家超考察浙杭創科4天 今訪「六小龍」取經 港澳辦：華「備好獵槍」 美「亂港」必敗 民主黨解散冇彎轉 羅健熙：留港續發聲 律政司仍需研介入否 鄭嘉如告WSJ母企7月再訊 中環兩黑點直擊一句鐘11車違例 天眼錄影試行首日 警「處理需時」未有執法數字 內地交流中學生遭拍裸片 14歲男被捕 涉持面值5億假債券開戶 3內地人被捕 姑丈涉非禮智障侄女 事主庭上稱自願 被頒資產凍結令 恒大前CEO上訴駁回 麥當勞欺凌案涉事員工停職 警拘16歲少年 5食安督察涉偷食物樣本 1任控方證人 購作輻射檢測 擅取自用住所搜出 訛稱搞演唱會騙128萬 前保險經紀囚33月 少女被摑6分鐘 3女生判入更生中心 反恐二案 首被告談醫院案 曾言「不如點著佢」 潘偉賢任中大副校 接替陳金樑 巴士冒煙陷火海 65人疏散 普通科門診擬140萬貧弱優先 明年起急症室棄診退款扣50元 免轉介物理治療 將開修例公聽會 亞洲文化論壇17國官員出席 羅淑佩籲以人為本擁抱科技 緬甸救援行動冀讓生者釋懷 指揮官憶搜出女屍與母合葬 獲在世親人感激 救援隊申聯國救援認證 涵前線後勤裝備 搖嬰謀殺罪成運輸工申上訴 失業率維持3.2% 輸勞行業、IT、建造錄升幅 勞工界五一宣言 倡檢視輸勞政策 23歲長期病者染退伍軍人症 客貨車撼吊臂車尾 司機一度被困 涉荷里活廣場斬死兩人 男子待交高院審 灣區熱搜：機械人「獨角獸」財困 穗分部人去樓空 達闥欠薪裁員 董事長稱短期資金周轉緊張 灣區熱搜：商業化路遙 機械人熱潮引反思 【Emily】買復刻國產海鷗表 陳克勤讚自主研發 【Emily】狄志遠波士頓馬拉松完賽 【Emily】闖IFC果子狸重返野外 【Emily】田北辰等高鐵「罰企」 憂候車大堂愈來愈塞 【Emily】運物局訪低空經濟試點 睇無人機送外賣 【Emily】城巴五一吸客 推微信小程序 Source link
22 April 2025
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Announces Unprecedented Simultaneous Renovations of Both Founding Properties in Hong Kong and Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has long been defined by its dual Asian heritage that is deeply rooted in the Group’s founding flagship hotels: The Mandarin in Hong Kong and The Oriental in Bangkok. The spirit of both hotels has been instrumental in creating the Mandarin Oriental brand, from the pioneering, innovative spirit of Hong Kong since 1963 to the graceful Asian style and service famously delivered by the Thai property over the past 150 years. The Group is announcing significant multi-million investments into their two founding flagship hotels, reinforcing Mandarin Oriental’s recently unveiled brand-led growth strategy, under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Laurent Kleitman, to elevate the brand by delivering exceptional, sustainably driven, guest-centric experiences while accelerating the brand’s global expansion. The design of the new Lobby Lounge | Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong — Photo by Mandarin Oriental Ensuring that both properties retain and strengthen their position as the most exceptional luxury hotels in their respective cities, the Group is unveiling new and enhanced offerings incorporating new elegant guest accommodation designs, and the introduction of exciting dining and wellness experiences, including the arrival of Michelin-starred and globally renowned chefs, Anne Sophie Pic, Alex Dilling and Chef Fei to the Thai capital, and Daniel Boulud and Daniele Cason coming to Hong Kong. Mandarin Oriental is a global leader in luxury hospitality and as such we elevate our brand and invest in our legacy hotels, to ensure we continue to be sought after and loved by future generations. We eagerly anticipate unveiling an extraordinary array of exceptional new experiences within these storied properties, and I am confident we will continue to exceed our guests’ expectations while maintaining our position in the hearts of our loyal local and international guests in both cities.” He continues: “I am thrilled and honored to welcome Anne-Sophie
22 April 2025
UN experts to assess Hong Kong’s rescue team for accreditation next year
UN experts will assess Hong Kong’s disaster rescue team next year as part of its bid to attain international accreditation to recognise its abilities, with the squad commander saying he is confident about the group’s chances of passing the evaluation. Cheu Yu-kok, commander of the team that was deployed to earthquake-stricken Myanmar last month, said on Tuesday that the group had already completed up to four drills and gathered advice from mainland Chinese counterparts to prepare for the assessment. “Our progress has been good so far, we are also confident that we can pass the evaluation to become an accredited international search and rescue team next year,” Cheu said. The group applied for an accreditation as a medium-sized rescue team with the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group in November 2023, after the department led a 49-strong team to conduct a nine-day rescue operation in Turkey’s earthquake. The advisory group is a United Nations-endorsed body that coordinates global rescue missions and develops search and rescue standards. Its accreditations are split into “light”, “medium” and “heavy” teams, with varying manpower and capability requirements. A medium team is able to sustain 24-hour operations at a site for up to seven days and can perform searches with dogs, rigging and lifting. The team is also able to cut structural steel. Source link
22 April 2025
‘To my country’: Why Chinese investors are the buying dip amid trade war with the US
As US-China trade tensions heat up, a new wave of patriotic investing is sweeping across China. Spurred by former President Donald Trump‘s tariff threats, everyday citizens are entering the stock market—not for profit, but to show support for their country. From designers to teachers and traders, retail investors are pouring money into sectors tied to China’s national agenda, turning the market into a symbol of resilience and unity.Cao Mingjie, a home designer from China’s Guangdong province, had never traded stocks before US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” speech on April 2. The announcement of “reciprocal tariffs” that ramped up the trade war between the US and China pushed Cao to change his mind. He decided to invest 2,000 yuan ($274) each month in the local stock market—not for profit, but to show his solidarity with Beijing in the face of the escalating trade dispute.“The goal isn’t to make money. It’s about contributing to my country,” Cao said, explaining his decision to open trading accounts and back the Chinese market after the tariffs hit Chinese stocks. “In this trade war, every individual should stand by the country until the end.”According to Reuters, Cao is not alone. Retail investors across China are joining a growing movement to defend the stock market, which has become another front in the widening Sino-US conflict. They are pouring money into stocks, particularly those linked to sectors benefiting from China’s national agenda, such as defense, consumer goods, and semiconductors. This surge of “patriotic” buying marks a shift for retail investors, typically known for their speculative trading, and is seen as a welcome development by Chinese authorities trying to stabilize the capital markets amid the trade war’s uncertainties.Since the sharp drop in Chinese stocks on April 4, retail investors have poured 45 billion yuan into the market, reversing
22 April 2025
HK MTRC proposes 9.4% fare hike for Airport Express
Hong Kong railway operator, the MTR Corporation (MTRC), has proposed increasing Airport Express fares by 9.4 per cent. They will come into effect in June if approved. An Airport Express train. File photo: Kawaguchi/Wikimedia Commons. According to the proposal submitted to the legislature on Tuesday, an adult Octopus holder will have to pay HK$120 per trip between Hong Kong Station and the airport – up from HK$110 – whereas a single-journey regular ticket for that trip will increase from HK$115 to HK$130. Airport Express fares will increase by HK$5 to HK$10 for an adult Octopus card holder and by HK$10 to HK$15 for a single-journey regular ticket, depending on the location of the MTR station. The Airport Express currently runs between the airport and Hong Kong Station, with stops at Tsing Yi and Kowloon stations. “The Airport Express has been facing a sustained financial crisis due to the drop in passengers following the pandemic since 2020,” the MTRC said in the Chinese-language proposal. The MTRC said the passenger volume on the Airport Express had only recovered to around 70 per cent of pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, whereas operating costs had steadily increased. The MTR Corporation logo. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The company said that, from 2017 to 2024, inflation in Hong Kong rose 13.8 per cent and energy costs increased 27 per cent. Airport Express fares have remained the same since June 2017, while airport trains in London, Sydney, Tokyo, and Seoul have hiked their fares 13 to 38 per cent during the same period, the MTRC also said. The railway operator pledged to invest over HK$2 billion in the 27-year-old Airport Express system over the next few years and to roll out ticketing discounts, including those for families and children. The MTRC earlier announced that it would freeze fares for
22 April 2025
Lithuania’s capital unveils evacuation plan in case of Russia attack |
Lithuania’s capital unveils evacuation plan in case of Russia attack VILNIUS: Lithuania’s capital Vilnius presented Wednesday an evacuation plan in case of war, as the Baltic nation worries Russia could target the former Soviet republic next after its invasion of Ukraine.Lithuania, a Nato and EU member, has been a staunch ally of Ukraine since Moscow’s
23 April 2025
Is Russia’s Putin ready to stop Ukraine war along current front line? | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv, Ukraine – Finishing a cigarette with a final deep puff outside a hospital building in central Kyiv, a wounded Ukrainian drone operator sums up Russian President Vladimir Putin’s readiness to end the Ukraine war along the current front lines. “Don’t trust these leaks, the … vampire is just dragging the talks out,” Arseny, a
23 April 2025
How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral and conclave
CNN — The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26 at 10 a.m.. Given his relatively liberal policies and habit of phoning up members of the public for a chat, it’s possible that many non-Catholics will
23 April 2025
Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica
Sarah Rainsford and Laura Gozzi Reuters The pontiff’s body, laid out in an open coffin, was moved to the church in a formal procession Mourners are paying their respects to Pope Francis, whose body was moved from his Vatican residence to St Peter’s Basilica before his funeral on Saturday. The Pope’s open coffin was carried on Wednesday morning in a solemn procession through St Peter’s Square where as many as 20,000 pilgrims had gathered, Vatican media said. As the coffin crossed the square, bells tolled and crowds broke into applause – a traditional Italian sign of respect. The Pope died on Monday aged 88 following a stroke and a battle with double pneumonia, for which he spent five weeks in hospital earlier this year. The first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church, he had held the role for 12 years. On Wednesday, red-robed cardinals and white-clad priests walked the Pope’s coffin from his personal residence at the Casa Santa Marta guesthouse to the St Peter’s Basilica. The procession lasted a little under 40 minutes. Swiss Guards, who are responsible for the Pope’s safety, escorted his coffin to the church’s altar. Reuters His body will lie in state in the church until Friday evening. Public viewing began at 11:00 local time (10:00 BST) on Wednesday. Crowds had been gathering since morning to pay their respects, with hundreds joining during the procession. Luis and Macarena, from Mexico, had come to Rome for their honeymoon and hoped to see the Pope, who gives a special blessing to newlyweds. Luis told the BBC seeing the Pope’s final resting place would allow them to feel a connection. “Pope Francis is a saint and he will bless us from heaven,” Luis said. Mary Ellen, an American who lives in Italy, said she had come to
23 April 2025
Nine killed in Russian attack on bus in Ukraine
Mallory Moench and James Gregory BBC News Serhiy Lysak Nine people have been killed and more than 40 injured after a Russian drone hit a bus transporting workers in eastern Ukraine, officials say. The attack occurred on Wednesday morning in the south-central city of Marhanets in the Dnipropetrovsk region, across a river from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “an egregiously brutal attack – and an absolutely deliberate war crime” on an “ordinary bus…clearly a civilian target.” He said most of the injured were women who worked at a mining and processing plant. The strike came as top Trump officials pulled out of talks in London between UK, Europe and Ukraine aimed at securing a ceasefire. The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff had been due to attend, but were later announced to have pulled out. They were replaced by Trump’s Ukraine envoy, Gen Keith Kellogg, who referred to Wednesday’s talks as “technical meetings”. Zelensky said on Wednesday the Ukrainian delegation was continuing talks with partners. “Ukraine has repeatedly said that it does not exclude any of the formats that can lead to a ceasefire and, subsequently, to real peace. Stopping the killings is the number one task,” he said. He shared pictures of the bus attack, which showed the vehicle with a hole punctured through its roof, doors off their hinges and glass scattered across its floor. Russia has not commented on the attack. There have also been drone strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city located in the country’s east, for a second consecutive day. Serhiy Lysak Serhiy Lysak Russian President Vladimir Putin had declared a 30-hour ceasefire for Easter Sunday. Ukraine had said it would mirror Russia’s actions. Each side accused the other of breaking the truce. Last
23 April 2025
Board meeting gets heated as supporters rally for BPS teacher who used student’s preferred name
Board members with Brevard Public Schools stood by their decision to not renew a high school teacher’s contract after she called a student by their preferred name without parents’ permission. Parents, teachers, and several students showed up Tuesday night to speak in support of teacher Melissa Calhoun. A Satellite HS teacher’s contract won’t be renewed after district officials said she called a student by their preferred name without parents’ permission. During a tense meeting, the board took a recess two times after telling people making public comments to stay on topic. One parent was nearly escorted out. It was a lot of back and forth between parents and BPS board members. A Satellite HS teacher’s contract won’t be renewed after district officials said she called a student by their preferred name without parents’ permission. “We’re all on to you,” said one parent. “It’s not funny Matt,” one parent could be heard yelling from the crowd. “It’s not funny. You guys are an embarrassment. You’re an embarrassment. Try not to be so narrow minded. Give it your all,” one mother said. A room full of people supported current teacher Melissa Calhoun. Calhoun is a teacher at Satellite Beach High School. Many had signs and even wore stickers standing in solidarity with the Satellite High School teacher. Many argued she abided by students’ rights. A Satellite HS teacher’s contract won’t be renewed after district officials said she called a student by their preferred name without parents’ permission. “Students possess not only a right to an education, but the rights as citizenship as well. These rights are afforded to students for something as simple as whatever name they choose to be called,” one parent said to the board. WFTV reported earlier this month the district superintendent decided not to renew Calhoun’s contract after
23 April 2025
Xi Jinping: Tariffs hurt multilateral trading system amid trade war with US | World News
Apr 23, 2025 02:29 PM IST He emphasised that trade wars undermine global interests, as tensions escalate between Beijing and Washington over significant import duties. Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday tariffs “hurt” the multilateral trading system as he hosted his Azerbaijani counterpart for talks in Beijing, state media said. While hosting his Azerbaijani counterpart for talks in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that tariffs “hurt” the global economic system.(REUTERS) Tariff and trade wars “undermine the legitimate rights and interests of all countries, hurt the multilateral trading system, and impact the world economic order”, he told Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, state news agency Xinhua reported. Beijing and Washington have been embroiled in a blistering trade war since US President Donald Trump this month slapped a 145 percent blanket tax on Chinese imports. Also read: Xi Jinping promotes ‘Asian family’ idea amid trade war with Donald Trump China responded with a 125 percent duty on goods from the United States. Beijing’s commerce ministry this week warned other nations to be wary in seeking a deal with Washington. “China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests,” a ministry spokesperson said Monday in a statement. “Appeasement will not bring peace, and compromise will not be respected,” the statement said. On Wednesday, Xi said that “despite a constantly changing international situation”, China and Azerbaijan had maintained close ties. Also read: Pakistan ‘concerned’, China ‘shocked’ over deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack A day earlier, in phone calls with his British and Austrian counterparts, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi urged Britain and the European Union to help in defending multilateral trade. Read breaking news, latest updates from US, UK, Pakistan and other countries across the world on topics related to politics,crime, and national affairs. Read breaking news, latest
23 April 2025
Cardinals prepare to battle over the future direction of the Catholic Church
Rome CNN — Pope Francis’ death fires the starting gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to continue his progressive reforms against a small but powerful group who want to reverse them. Francis dramatically reshaped the group of prelates who will soon cast their votes for his successor in front of Michelangelo’s fresco of The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. Only cardinals under the age of 80 have a vote, and he chose most of them. The first pontiff from the Global South, he decided to rip up the old, unwritten rule book which saw bishops of certain dioceses – most of them in Italy, Europe and the United States – automatically being made cardinals. Instead, Francis sought to internationalize the College of Cardinals, giving red hats to a host of countries that had never been represented by a cardinal before, such as Tonga, Myanmar, Mongolia, the Central African Republic and Haiti. His reforms made the body more representative of the global Catholic community, while the cardinals he selected, by and large, share his vision of the Church. All of this makes it more likely that the cardinals will choose a pope who represents continuity with Francis. But conclaves can throw up surprises and, despite the reforms Francis made, there is a small, yet determined, minority unhappy with the most recent papacy, who will be looking for ways to change course. Some of the opposition is well funded and the pre-conclave maneuvering has been going on for several years. These cardinals were concerned by Francis’s openness to giving communion to divorced and remarried couples, his welcome to LGBTQ+ Catholics and his strong criticism of what he described as “backwardist” Catholics wanting to take the Church back to
23 April 2025
Turkey’s Opposition Defies Protest Ban on National Sovereignty Day | World News
Turkey’s opposition set to defy protest ban on Wednesday (Credits: AP) Turkey’s opposition has called on supporters to rally outside the parliament in Ankara on Wednesday in defiance of an official ban on gatherings on a symbolic day for the republic.A month after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s biggest political rival — the head of the main opposition CHP party said he would speak outside parliament as the country marks National Sovereignty Day.Ozgur Ozel, who was elected 18 months ago as head of CHP, which was established by the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, reiterated a call to join the rally in a post on X late Tuesday despite a government ban on gatherings.“April 23 cannot be banned. Our gathering in front of parliament and march to Anitkabir (Ataturk’s Tomb) cannot be stopped,” he wrote.“I invite all people of Ankara, especially young people and students, and everyone who will be in Ankara tomorrow, to come to parliament at 5:00 pm (1400 GMT), Turkish flags in hand. Sovereignty belongs to the nation!”Imamoglu, who is the CHP’s candidate for the 2028 presidential race, also referenced the rally from his cell at Istanbul’s Silivri prison, where he has been held on corruption charges since March 23.“I will watch this march for national sovereignty from prison. I will be at your side, marching with you,” Imamoglu said on X.Imamoglu’s arrest has triggered a wave of protests in Turkey’s main cities primarily driven by young people. Source link
23 April 2025
The papal ‘conclave’ and its secretive origins : NPR
Cardinal electors attend the papal conclave inside the Sistine Chapel on April 18, 2005. Pool/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Europe The death of Pope Francis on Monday means the Roman Catholic Church will soon begin the process of selecting a new pontiff. That ancient and mysterious undertaking known as the “conclave” invariably draws speculation over who will be chosen to lead the church and its 1.4 billion adherents worldwide. But the hushed affair also produces intense public interest in the conclave itself. What exactly happens after the Sistine Chapel doors close and the highest-ranking members of church leadership get down to the business of electing the next Bishop of Rome? Papal elections weren’t always this secretive. But after one particularly long period in the 13th century with no pope, the church imposed new rules that thrust the election — literally — behind closed doors. That aligned with the theological concept that God was acting through the cardinals during the conclave, but it also served to keep the electors focused on their decision and bar any meddling government officials from influencing the vote. In the modern era of social media, when you can travel pretty much anywhere on your phone, the conclave with its clandestine deliberations and archaic trappings remains one of those institutions that feels like a vestige of a former era. Here’s how it began. Where did the word come from? The word “conclave” is a Latin noun dating back to ancient Rome meaning a locked room, typically used to store valuables or imprison someone, according to Anthony Lo Bello, who wrote Origins of Catholic Words: A Discursive Dictionary. Bishop Jacques Martin of France, outgoing head of the Pontifical household, locks one of the gates of the conclave area in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican
23 April 2025
Pope Francis’ mortal remains carried to St. Peter’s Basilica
The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral on Saturday. By Devin Watkins The Rite of Translation of the body of Pope Francis took place in the Vatican on Wednesday morning, led by the College of Cardinals gathered in Rome following his death. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, began the liturgical rite in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta with a brief prayer for the soul of Pope Francis. In the opening prayer, Cardinal Farrell thanked God for the 12-year ministry of the late Pope. “As we now leave this home, let us thank the Lord for the countless gifts He bestowed on the Christian people through His servant, Pope Francis,” he prayed. “Let us ask Him, in His mercy and kindness, to grant to the late Pope an eternal home in the kingdom of heaven, and to comfort with the celestial hope the papal family, the Church in Rome, and the faithful throughout the world.” The College of Cardinals then led the procession of the coffin through the Vatican’s Santa Marta Square, under the Arch of the Bells, and into St. Peter’s Square. Over 20,000 people had gathered in the square to pay their respects to the late Pope, erupting into subdued but sustained applause as his coffin was carried up the steps and into St. Peter’s Basilica. The late Pope’s coffin was placed in front of the Altar of the Confession, and the choir chanted the Litany of the Saints in Latin for the repose of his soul. Cardinal Farrell then led a brief Liturgy of the Word, which included a reading from the Gospel of
23 April 2025
Justin Welby: The Pope Francis I knew supported me even at my lowest hour
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter I will never forget the first time I met the Pope in 2013. I had never met a Pope before and was on edge. The Vatican is designed to overwhelm visitors with power. We walk through long corridors to his office, a man in an exquisitely tailored tailcoat leading us; Swiss Guards in their full uniforms salute as we pass. The wall paintings are beyond description; you could do a Renaissance art course just in the rooms we go through. I am taken into the meeting, with my colleagues, cameras clicking, TV present. It is surreal. The others are ushered out and we sit either side of a desk. “I am senior to you,” he says, with a level look. I feel a sense of disappointment: I did not think he was like that. “Indeed you are, Your Holiness…” I begin. He interrupts, smiling, “by three days”. He was inaugurated that much before me: in March, earlier that year. We both laugh and there are the beginnings of a friendship. The second standout time I remember with the Pope is around 2016 – in a small room in the modern block of flats in Rome where the Pope has lived since his election. I am with him and an interpreter. We speak of prayer, of God’s love in Christ, of the work of God’s Spirit in a world of war, of human weakness including ours. I listen to his wisdom on how to lead a global church. open image in gallery The Archbishop and Pope in January 2024 (AFP/Getty) At the end
23 April 2025
‘Pope Francis death has triggered moment of mourning in Bedford’
Helen Mulroy BBC News, Bedfordshire George King BBC News, Bedfordshire BBC The Reverend Alexander Ibe said Pope Francis had been a leading light in his life Churchgoers and religious figures in Bedford have paid tributes to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. The head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City State died at the age of 88 following a stroke and heart failure. The Argentine pontiff, whose funeral will take place on Saturday in front of St Peter’s Basilica, had appeared at Easter Sunday mass in St Peter’s Square the day before. The Reverend Alexander Ibe, parish priest at Holy Cross Catholic Church and St. Philip & St. James Church, in Bedford, said a “moment of mourning” had been triggered. “Pope Francis was a huge encouragement to me and other priests; he was the head of the church and helped direct our focus to Christ,” he said. “There will be a bit of sadness written on people’s faces after losing our dear Pope, and we continue to pray that the good lord will rest his soul in perfect peace.” The Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Bedford, is paying tribute to the late Pope Francis Church volunteer Kathy Goodwin said the news of the Pope’s death had left her in tears During the period of mourning for Pope Francis, the Diocese of Northampton has instructed all churches and parishes in Bedford to light candles in his memory. One parishioner who will not forget the impact he had “around the world” was Holy Cross Church volunteer Kathy Goodwin, who “burst into tears” upon hearing of his death. “He was so loved and respected, and he fought for people who can often be forgotten or marginalised,” she told the BBC. “He touched the hearts of a lot
23 April 2025
Who will be the next Pope? The top candidates in an unpredictable contest
Aleem Maqbool BBC Religion Editor Getty Images Pope candidates (left to right) Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, cardinal Pietro Parolin, cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, and cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Who will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world’s 1.4 billion baptised Roman Catholics. It also promises to be a highly unpredictable and open process for a host of reasons. The College of Cardinals will meet in conclave in the Sistine Chapel to debate and then vote for their preferred candidates until a single name prevails. With 80% of the cardinals appointed by Pope Francis himself, they are not only electing a pope for the first time, but will offer a broad global perspective. For the first time in history, fewer than half of those given a vote will be European. And although the college may be dominated by his appointments, they were not exclusively “progressive” or “traditionalist”. For those reasons, it is harder than ever to predict who will be elected the next Pope. Could the cardinals elect an African or an Asian Pope, or might they favour one of the old hands of the Vatican administration? Here is a selection of names being mentioned as Francis’s potential successor, and we expect more to emerge in the coming days. Pietro Parolin Nationality: Italian Age: 70 Getty Images Softly spoken Italian Cardinal Parolin was the Vatican’s secretary of state under Pope Francis – making him the Pope’s chief adviser. The secretary of state also heads the Roman Curia, the Church’s central administration. Having acted effectively as deputy pope, he could be considered a frontrunner. He is viewed by some as more likely to prioritise diplomacy and a global outlook than the purity of Catholic dogma. His critics consider that a
23 April 2025
BYD’s Denza line unveils the Z model as carmakers vie for attention at China’s largest auto show
Shanghai, China CNN — Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has already beaten out long-standing frontrunner Tesla in sales of electrified vehicles. And now it’s coming for luxury sports cars. BYD’s premium Denza line on Wednesday unveiled the Z, a flashy new deep-blue model that points to the company’s ambitions to rival higher-end Western brands such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The launch came at the opening of Auto Shanghai, China’s largest automobile show – which has drawn dozens of domestic and foreign carmakers, as well as crowds of journalists, to a sprawling exhibition center in the country’s financial hub. Ahead of its unveiling, the Denza Z sat shrouded in a black cover on the display floor. Flanked by an entourage, Wang Chuanfu, BYD’s founder and one of the country’s most celebrated entrepreneurs, was seen at the display. Carmakers jockeyed for attention with flashy displays featuring their latest models and dueling press conferences announcing new releases. The 10-day gathering shines a spotlight on the technological prowess of China’s booming and cutthroat electric vehicle (EV) sector, which has shocked Western rivals not just with the speed of its innovation and growth, but also the quality of its value offerings. As the global auto industry is roiled by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on car imports to the United States, China’s EV sector has become a hot spot — with global brands seeking opportunities to recalibrate strategies, including enhancing partnerships, to try to regain their former dominant position in the world’s largest car market. BYD is the clear leader in China’s EV sector, having surpassed Tesla in global sales last year. It continues to build on its edge over the American EV maker in the domestic market, where the vast majority of its cars are sold. On Tuesday, Tesla reported a larger-than-expected drop in
23 April 2025
Trump Administration’s Immigration Crackdown Hits New Legal Roadblocks | World News
A bus enters the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas. A trio of federal judges excoriated the Trump administration Tuesday over its immigration crackdown and threw up new legal roadblocks to the White House’s no-holds-barred approach. PREMIUM Trump Administration’s Immigration Crackdown Hits New Legal Roadblocks A Maryland judge overseeing the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, accused the administration of bad faith, falsehoods and willfully misreading a Supreme Court ruling in trying to avoid providing additional information under oath about its actions. Judges in Colorado and New York sharply questioned the legality of the administration’s use of wartime measures to speed deportations of alleged gang members and criticized the lack of legal protections for individuals who have been detained and are slated for removal. “This is not a secret court, an inquisition from medieval times. This is the United States of America,” U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said at a hearing in New York. “You gotta tell a person what he’s done.” At issue in the New York and Colorado cases is the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, bypassing normal immigration procedures. Trump in mid-March signed a proclamation declaring the gang equivalent to a hostile foreign government in wartime and ordering government agencies to immediately remove its alleged members. Hours after the proclamation was made public, immigration officials launched planes moving more than 200 migrants, most of them Venezuelans, to a notorious prison in El Salvador. More people currently detained in U.S. facilities have gone to court in a bid to block the administration from deporting them in the same fashion. In one of those cases, U.S. District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney in Colorado expressed serious doubt Tuesday about
23 April 2025
Vietnam village starts over with climate defences after landslide | World News
LAO CAI: Nguyen Thi Kim’s small verdant community in northern Vietnam no longer exists, wiped away in a landslide triggered by Typhoon Yagi’s devastating heavy rains last year.She and dozens of survivors have been relocated to a site that authorities hope will withstand future climate change-linked disasters, with stronger homes, drainage canals and a gentler topography that lessens landslide risks.It is an example of the challenges communities around the world face in adapting to climate change, including more intense rains and flash floods like those Typhoon Yagi brought last September.Kim lost 14 relatives and her traditional timber stilt home when Yagi’s rains unleashed a landslide that engulfed much of Lang Nu village in mountainous Lao Cai province.The storm was the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, killing at least 320 people in the country and causing an estimated $1.6 billion in economic losses.It is unlikely to be an outlier though, with research last year showing climate change is causing typhoons in the region to intensify faster and last longer over land.Climate change, caused largely by burning fossil fuels, impacts typhoons in multiple ways: a warmer atmosphere holds more water, making for heavier rains, and warmer oceans also help fuel tropical storms.Kim remains traumatised by the landslide.She says everything is painful, especially the memory of the moment a torrent of mud swept away her and her two-year-old daughter. “This disaster was too big for us all,” she said recalling the moment the pair were pulled from the mud hours later.“I still cannot talk about it without crying. I can’t forget,” the 28-year-old told AFP.‘We need to change’ Yagi hit Vietnam with winds in excess of 149 kilometres (92 miles) per hour and brought a deluge of rain that caused destructive flooding in parts of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.In Lang Nu, 67
23 April 2025
The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind
CNN — The final call lasted 30 seconds. Just enough time to say hello and ask if everyone was okay. But for Gaza’s tiny Christian population, the phone call from Pope Francis was a ray of hope that shone through the horrors of war. Every day since the beginning of the war 18 months ago, the pope rang the Holy Family Church in Gaza City around 8pm, Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of the besieged territory’s only Catholic parish, told CNN. On most days, the call lasted about 15 minutes, during which the pope would speak with the church leaders and some of the Palestinians sheltering at the church. For Palestinians, it became a daily reminder that Gaza was not forgotten. “He shows us his paternity. He is very close to us,” said Romanelli. “All the time he called us throughout this war – this horrible war – for more than a year and a half, he would call for peace and send his blessings to all of Gaza’s people.” From the beginning, Francis repeatedly called for an end to the war and was an outspoken critic of Israel’s siege on the territory. In his Easter message the day before he died, he wished that “the light of peace radiate throughout the Holy Land and the entire world.” “I think of the people of Gaza, and its Christian community in particular, where the terrible conflict continues to cause death and destruction and to create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation,” Francis’ message said. “I appeal to the warring parties: call a ceasefire, release the hostages and come to the aid of a starving people that aspires to a future of peace!” The Holy Family Church in Gaza has become a shelter for the enclave’s tiny Christian community. Displaced by Israel’s
23 April 2025
Musk signals ‘significantly’ stepping back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge
Lily Jamali Reporting fromSan Francisco Reuters Elon Musk (left) with Donald Trump outside the White House (file photo) Tesla boss Elon Musk says he will cut back his role in Donald Trump’s administration after the company’s profits and revenues plunged during the first three months of the year. Sales slumped and the electric carmaker faced a backlash as Musk became a political fixture in the White House. On Tuesday, the firm reported a 20% drop in automotive revenue in the first quarter of 2025, compared with the same period last year, while profits fell more than 70%. The company warned investors that the pain could continue, declining to offer a growth forecast while saying “changing political sentiment” could meaningfully hurt demand. The recent dip in the company’s fortunes came amid an outcry over Musk’s role in Trump’s new administration, which he acknowledged had taken his focus off the company. The tech boss contributed more than a quarter of a billion dollars to Trump’s re-election. He also leads Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) initiative to cut federal spending and slash the government workforce. Musk said his “time allocation to Doge” would “drop significantly” starting next month. He would, he said, spend only one to two days per week on government matters “as long as the president would like me to do so and as long as it’s useful”. His political involvement has sparked protests and boycotts of Tesla around the world. He blamed the “blowback” on people who would “try to attack me and the Doge team”. But he called his work at Doge “critical” and said “getting the government house in order is mostly done”. Tesla brought in $19.3bn (£14.5bn) in total revenue in the quarter, down 9% year on year, according to the new numbers. That was less
23 April 2025
RFK Jr again claims autism is worse than Covid, which he has pointed out killed ‘old people’
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr doubled down on his claim that autism is worse than Covid-19, which has killed more than 7 million people worldwide. Just two days after he underscored in a previous statement that autism is worse than Covid because the virus killed “old people,” Kennedy appeared Tuesday night on Fox News and insisted that autism is “20 times worse than Covid-19, in terms of the economic impact, the social impact, the moral impact on our country.” Earlier this month, Kennedy vowed to uncover the root cause behind the “epidemic” and announced a “massive testing and research effort.” Scientists have been working to determine the possible cause or causes of autism, beyond a genetic link, for a century. Now the health secretary has promised to have an answer by September. “There was a wave of anger against me because I announced that we’re going to find the cause of autism,” Kennedy told Fox News’ Jesse Watters. “This is something that President Trump told me on day one: ‘I want to know what’s causing it within a year.’ And I announced how we’re going to do that.” Two days earlier he claimed autism “dwarfs the Covid epidemic and the impacts on our country because Covid killed old people.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the number of children diagnosed with autism is on the rise because of improved diagnostic tools, not because of a so-called “epidemic.” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr claims autism is ’20 times worse than Covid-19′ (AP) Kennedy has continued to spread misinformation about
23 April 2025
20 Unexpected Notes, Signs, And Messages That Are Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Funnier Than They Should Be
1.This sign put up on April Fools’ Day: 2.This hilariously carved Halloween pumpkin: 3.This important memo on a message board: 4.This warning sign so people don’t their hit head while walking down the stairs: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 5.This sign someone put up so his neighbors would know he was redoing his lawn: 6.This motivational banner: 7.This sign addressing inflation: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 8.This timeless sign: 9.This graffiti: 10.This label someone made to stop people from scamming his wife: 11.This wall art at the doctor’s office: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 12.This special Valentine’s day advertisement at a restaurant: 13.This disappointing note on this cookie box: 14.This reminder to stay no-contact: 15.This sign for the gullible: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 16.This car sticker that encouraged fender benders: 17.This little sympathy card: 18.This list of different ride experiences in a rideshare: 19.This restaurant’s honest message board: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 20.And finally, this not-so-welcoming doormat in front of their home: Source link
23 April 2025
The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany
Adrienne Murray Business reporter Reporting fromLolland, Denmark Femern The completed tunnel will slash travel times between Hamburg and Copenhagen A record-breaking tunnel is being built under the Baltic Sea between Denmark and Germany, which will slash travel times and improve Scandinavia’s links with the rest of Europe. Running for 18km (11 miles), the Fehmarnbelt will be the world’s longest pre-fabricated road and rail tunnel. It’s also a remarkable feat of engineering, that will see segments of the tunnel placed on top of the seafloor, and then joined together. The project’s main construction site is located at the northern entrance to the tunnel, on the coast of Lolland island in the south east of Denmark. The facility spans more than 500 hectares (1,235 acres), and includes a harbour and a factory that is manufacturing the tunnel sections, which are called “elements”. “It’s a huge facility here,” says Henrik Vincentsen, chief executive of Femern, the state-owned Danish company that is building the tunnel. To make each 217m (712ft) long and 42m wide element reinforced steel is cast with concrete. Most underwater tunnels – including the 50km Channel Tunnel between the UK and France – burrow through bedrock beneath the seafloor. Here instead, 90 individual elements will be linked up, piece by piece, like Lego bricks. “We are breaking records with this project,” says Mr Vincentsen. “Immersed tunnels have been built before, but never on this scale.” The 18km long rail and road tunnel between Denmark and Germany will comprise five parallel tubes With a price-tag around €7.4bn ($8.1bn; £6.3bn) the scheme has mostly been financed by Denmark, with €1.3bn from the European Commission. It’s among the region’s largest-ever infrastructure projects, and part of a wider EU plan to strengthen travel links across the continent while reducing flying. Once completed, the journey between
23 April 2025
Scientists sound alarm as Trump reshapes US research landscape | World News
Scientists sound alarm as Trump reshapes US research landscape From cancer cures to climate change, President Donald Trump’s administration has upended the American research landscape, threatening the United States’ standing as a global science leader and sowing fear over jobs and funding.Mass layoffs at renowned federal agencies. Billions in research grants slashed. Open threats against universities. Bans on words linked to gender and human-caused global warming – all within the first 100 days.“It’s just colossal,” Paul Edwards, who leads a department at Stanford University focused on the interaction between society and science, told AFP. “I have not seen anything like this ever in the United States in my 40 year career.”The sentiment is widely shared across the scientific and academic community. At the end of March, more than 1,900 leading elected members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, sounded an SOS in an open statement, warning that using financial threats to control which studies are funded or published amounted to censorship and undermines science’s core mission: the quest for truth.“The nation’s scientific enterprise is being decimated,” they wrote, calling on the administration “to cease its wholesale assault” on US science and urging members of the public to join them. Rage against science Even during Trump’s first term, the scientific community had warned of an impending assault on science, but by all accounts, today’s actions are far more sweeping.“This is definitely bigger, more coordinated,” said Jennifer Jones, director of the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists, who described the administration as operating straight from the Project 2025 playbook.That ultra-conservative blueprint – closely followed by the Republican billionaire since returning to power – calls for restructuring or dismantling key scientific and academic institutions, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which it accuses
23 April 2025
Ethiopia’s Stock Exchange Raises $26.6M, Doubles Capital Target
Ethiopia’s ESX stock exchange raises over $26.6M, doubling its capital goal. Investor confidence and reforms mark a bold step in Africa’s ma Arslan Butt•Wednesday, April 23, 2025•2 min read Add an article to your Reading List Register now to be able to add articles to your reading list. ” aria-hidden=”true”> Quick overview Ethiopia’s Securities Exchange
23 April 2025
Stock Market Rally Today: Trump Softens Tone on Powell Firing, China Tariffs
After weeks of pain, the stock market is eyeing some relief from tariffs and fears about Donald Trump’s encroachment on the Federal Reserve. US stocks soared Wednesday after comments from Trump helped ease two major headwinds for the stock market: steep tariffs on China and the early termination of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Here’s
23 April 2025
Markets jump after Trump softens rhetoric on China and Fed chair
U.S. stocks opened higher Wednesday after President Donald Trump signaled a softer stance toward the eye-watering tariffs he had set for China, while also stating he would not make an immediate change in leadership at the Federal Reserve. Investors were also cheered by Elon Musk’s imminent return to a more full-time focus on Tesla, dialing
23 April 2025
Stocks gain after Trump soothes Fed independence worries
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Equities myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Global stocks rallied on Wednesday after Donald Trump said he had no plans to fire Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell, easing worries about the independence of the US central bank that had rocked markets earlier this week. S&P 500 futures were up 2.3 per cent ahead of the New York open, while US Treasuries and European equities also gained. The moves built on Tuesday’s rebound for the Wall Street benchmark, which rose 2.5 per cent as Trump indicated a potential easing of trade tensions with Beijing, saying that tariffs on Chinese goods would “come down substantially”. The president has repeatedly criticised Powell for refusing to cut interest rates, and last week signalled he believed he could dismiss the Fed chair before the end of his term in May 2026. “Markets will welcome his (begrudging) vote of confidence, but the damage to Fed independence has been done,” said Dario Perkins, of consultancy TS Lombard, in a note to clients. “Trump wants rate cuts, but his vicious attacks on Powell have made it harder for the central bank to deliver.” The broad Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 1.7 per cent on Wednesday morning, and Germany’s Dax index extended recent gains with a 2.6 per cent rise. The 10-year US Treasury yield fell 0.06 percentage points to 4.33 per cent, continuing a recent decline after sharp increases earlier this month. Bond yields move inversely to prices. The US dollar gained 0.2 per cent against a basket of peers, although the currency continues to hover around multiyear lows having dropped more than 8.5 per cent this year so far. Wednesday’s moves come after a volatile month for financial markets following Trump’s so-called “liberation day” tariff
23 April 2025
宏利香港與JUST FEEL感講建慈善伙伴合作關係 支援學生情緒 (17:20) – 20250423 – 即時財經新聞
合作計劃期望提升學校及大眾對學生情緒健康的關注，並接觸累計逾100間小學及15萬名學生、老師及家長。 宏利與JUST FEEL感講今天於啟德體育園啟德零售館2舉行策略慈善伙伴合作啟動禮暨「My旗日」旗紙設計比賽頒獎典禮，合共約100人出席，其中包括近50位小學校長、學生、老師及家長。 「My旗日」旗紙設計比賽共有逾50間小學、2700名學生參與，旨在鼓勵學生認識並表達自己的感受，旗紙將於年底舉辦的「My旗日」活動派發予大眾，以進一步提升大眾對情緒的認識。 由4月24日至4月29日，宏利與JUST FEEL感講將於啟德體育園啟德零售館2G樓中庭向公眾展出「My旗日」旗紙設計比賽的優秀學生作品，並舉辦感受互動展覽，現場設有 5大感受互動站，包括「感受反映站」、「感受需要站」、「感受分享站」、「感受照顧站」及「感受訊號站」。大眾除了可以打卡留念外，更可藉此關注自己和親友的情緒健康。 宏利香港及澳門首席市場總監林沛表示，情緒健康與個人整體健康息息相關，而情緒教育可從小開始。 透過與JUST FEEL感講 團隊合作，攜手推動同理心校園文化，鼓勵學校及社會關注學生的情緒健康。 其他報道 關稅戰丨外交部：中方不願打也不怕打 打必奉陪到底 談則大門敞開 全日沽空金額減24% 恒生中國企業沽空減56% 南方恒生科技街貨3個月高 港3月通脹1.4% 低過預期 恒指收市升510點 北水淨流出181億 逾4年最多 摩通料明年第二季金價突破每盎司4000美元 比亞迪據報重整歐洲戰略 換當地人任高管加強與歐洲企業合作 馬斯克：Optimus機器人生產受中國稀土出口管控影響 惠譽：中國地方政府專項債償付壓力加劇 滬深三大指數午後個別走 滬指終止兩連升 科法斯：內地刺激措施效果或有限 美國持續資本外逃危機增加 理想汽車MEGA Home家庭車應市 索價56萬人幣 KLN於荷蘭開設新物流設施 四成空間處理電商貨運 騰訊雲伙日本餐廳搜尋預訂平台Tabelog推微信小程序 中國旅客訂位可預付按金 【有片：埋身擊】滬指已升至重要阻力位 突破此水平才可進一步向上 Delivery Hero旗下Foodpanda下月23日起撤出泰國市場 半日沽空金額增2% 恒生中國企業沽空減11% 英投資公司Permira據報將關閉香港及上海辦事處 小米致命車禍後 據報推遲首款電動SUV上市 國泰上月載客量升兩成至226萬人次 七欖帶動長途線需求 貨運運載率跌 恒指半日升519點 科指升3.1% 北水轉流出56億 滬深三大指數半日向上 滬指穩守3300點 IMF總裁：若關稅不確定性持續 全球衰退風險將上升 IMF料明年起關稅戰對中美損害更大 Source link
23 April 2025
Forex Signals April 23: DJIA Bullish Open on Trade Deal Optimism?
A volatile week saw gold, equities, and cryptocurrencies swing sharply on political shifts, so we expect a bullish open in DJIA today, Skerdian Meta•Wednesday, April 23, 2025•4 min read Add an article to your Reading List Register now to be able to add articles to your reading list. ” aria-hidden=”true”> Quick overview Gold, equities, and cryptocurrencies experienced significant volatility due to political shifts and changing investor sentiment, leading to a bullish outlook for the DJIA. U.S. equities rebounded sharply, with major indices gaining over 2.5% after positive comments from President Trump regarding trade relations with China. Gold prices surged nearly $500 in two weeks but faced resistance and pulled back as trade tensions eased, highlighting market sensitivity to geopolitical developments. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin recovered to $93,000 amid positive sentiment, while XRP showed resilience by maintaining key support levels. A volatile week saw gold, equities, and cryptocurrencies swing sharply on political shifts and investor sentiment, so we expect a bullish open for DJIA. Markets Rebound Sharply as Trade Optimism and Dovish Central Bank Signals Lift Sentiment Thursday saw a dramatic shift in investor sentiment as risk appetite returned in force. Just a day after widespread selling hit U.S. markets, equities, commodities, and cryptocurrencies rebounded sharply, buoyed by a softer tone from central banks, renewed hopes of trade de-escalation, and optimistic remarks from U.S. political leaders. U.S. Equities Surge, Erasing Prior Losses After a sharp sell-off earlier in the week, U.S. stocks roared back to life, with all major indices posting gains of more than 2.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 2.66%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.51% and 2.71% respectively. This dramatic turnaround was further fueled in after-hours trading, following President Trump’s unexpectedly upbeat comments regarding future relations with China. His remarks sparked a wave
23 April 2025
恒指收市升510點 北水淨流出181億 逾4年最多 (16:22) – 20250423 – 即時財經新聞
恒指今早高開517點，高位升576點，低位升300點，高低波幅276點，是3月26日後最窄，當日報246.12點。上升股份比例為44.33%，下跌為23.24%，無升跌為32.41%。 恒指收市升510點或2.37%，報22072點，大市成交金額2606億元，較上日增加3.67%，是4月11日2764.26億元成交後最多；國指升165點或2.08%，報8116點。恒生科技指數收報5049點，升3.07%。 藍籌股成交金額1216.31億元，佔大市成交46.67%；科指成份股成交金額803.9億元，佔大市成交30.84%；國指成份股成交金額1060.74億元，佔大市成交40.7%。 24隻雙櫃台股，總成交1.42億元人民幣，相當於約1.51億港元，佔大市成交的0.06%。 窩輪及牛熊證成交金額增加16.08%，至172.42億元，佔大市成交6.61%。牛熊證成交金額81.07億元，增加31.61%；窩輪成交金額91.35億元，增加5.07%。 藍籌67隻升，15隻下跌，1隻無升跌。小米（1810）升6.87%，收報47.45元，是升幅最大的藍籌，周大福（1929）跌7.02%，收報9.01元，是跌幅最大的藍籌。 恒生科技指數成份股26隻升，3隻下跌，1隻無升跌。升幅最大的是地平線機器人－Ｗ（9660）收報5.85元，升10.59%；跌幅最大的是同程旅行（0780）收報20.35元，跌2.63%。 恒指升穿20天線(22045.25點)。科指受制於20天線(5123.35點)，曾跌穿100天線(4985.83點)。 北水終止連續6日流入，南下合計淨流出181.07億元，是2021年2月24日後最多，當日流出199.6億元。北水本月累計流入1690.62億元，按月增加5.48%，連續第4個月增加，金額是2021年1月後新高，連續第22個月流入。北水交易成交額（包括買入及賣出交易）1288.82億元，較上日增2.56%，是4月10日後收市新高，佔香港市場成交額由上日的24.99%減至24.72%，是4月17日後收市新低，當日報23.42%。 三大指數表現 恒指曾升最多2.67%，是4月14日後最大升幅，當日升幅為2.88%。高見22138.81點，是4月3日22998.3點後最高。今日收市報22072.62點，是4月3日後收市新高，當日報22849.81點。連升3日，累計升1015.64點，對上一次連升3日是4月10日。第1日陰燭。 科指曾升最多3.68%，是4月10日後最大升幅，當日升幅為6.6%。高見5079.37點，是4月3日5371.54點後最高。今日收市報5049.4點，是4月3日後收市新高，當日報5313.26點。連升3日，累計升253.12點，對上一次連升3日是4月10日。第1日陰燭。 國指曾升最多2.54%，是4月14日後最大升幅，當日升幅為2.68%。高見8152.86點，是4月3日8471.26點後最高。今日收市報8116.28點，是4月3日後收市新高，當日報8420.14點。連升3日，累計升337.27點，對上一次連升3日是4月10日。第1日陰燭。 午後消息股表現 比亞迪（1211）據報重整歐洲戰略 換當地人任高管加強與歐洲企業合作。收報390.4元，升3.89%。 理想汽車（2015）MEGA Home家庭車應市 索價56萬人幣。收報92.85元，升0.6%。 騰訊雲伙日本餐廳搜尋預訂平台Tabelog推微信小程序 中國旅客訂位可預付按金。騰訊（0700）收報474.2元，升3%。 小米（1810）致命車禍後 據報推遲首款電動SUV上市。收報47.45元，升6.87%。 國泰（0293）上月載客量升兩成至226萬人次 七欖帶動長途線需求 貨運運載率跌。收報8.98元，升1.47%。 今早及隔晚消息股表現 多個電商平台將取消「僅退款」服務。阿里巴巴（9988）收報116元，升5.45%。 快手（1024）收報51.8元，升3.5%。 多間公司最快今日公布業績，績前表現如下，凱萊英（6821）收報46.95元，升4.45%。 中廣核電力（1816）收報2.53元，跌0.78%。 中海宏洋（0081）收報1.79元，跌2.19%。 中海油田服務（2883）收報5.98元，升1.53%。 麗珠醫藥（1513）收報26.8元，升0.75%。 平安好醫生（1833）收報7.15元，升0.99%。 上海石油化工股份（0338）收報1.21元，升0.83%。 天津創業環保股份（1065）收報3.17元，跌0.31%。 入場費最高藍籌比亞迪（1211），建議變相「1拆3」。收報390.4元，升3.89%。 康哲醫藥（0867）分拆德鎂醫藥以介紹形式於主板上市。收報8.53元，升4.79%。 中鋁國際（2068）首季少賺37%。收報1.83元，跌1.61%。 南方航空（1055）控股股東自願承諾18個月內不減持。收報3.33元，跌0.6%。 優必選（9880）：已向中證監申請H股全流通。收報84.95元，升17.17%。 中興通訊（0763）首季純利跌逾一成至24.5億人幣。收報22.4元，升3.46%。 光大水務（1857）首次入選標普全球《可持續發展年鑒（中國版）》。收報1.4元，升0.72%。 楊協成：增購維他奶（0345）獲董事會批准，看中股價5年低位料受惠內地經濟剌激措施。收報9.93元，升0.61%。 中移動（0941）首季純利升3.5%至306億元人幣。收報81.05元，跌2.23%。 泡泡瑪特（9992）首季收入升1.7倍海外增長達4.8倍。創上市新高，見188元，收報178.5元，升1.48%。 重慶鋼鐵（1053）首季虧損收窄至1.2億人幣，惟收入跌近15%。收報0.8元，無升跌。 美團（3690）據報獲中國首張低空物流全境覆蓋運營合格證。收報133.9元，升2.84%。 長江生命科技（0775）將於美國癌症研究協會年會展示最新研究數據。創52周高，見0.87元，收報0.84元，升10.53%。 和黃醫藥（0013）料年底向藥監局提交治療胃癌藥申請。收報24.25元，跌1.82%。 破頂股表現 破頂股包括，力鴻檢驗（1586）創上市新高，見2.51元，收報2.48元，升0.4%；康方生物（9926）創上市新高，見100元，收報92.9元，升5.09%；泡泡瑪特（9992）創上市新高，見188元，收報178.5元，升1.48%；蜜雪集團（2097）創上市新高，見519.5元，收報501.5元，升6.57%；古茗（1364）創上市新高，見22.1元，收報21.4元，升6.2%；Ａ中金港元（3071）創上市新高，見1117元，收報1115.9元，跌0.09%；Ａ工銀中金美－Ｕ（9011）創上市新高，見1180.3元，收報1180.3元，升0.01%；Ａ博時美元－Ｕ（9196）創上市新高，見1094.65元，收報1094.65元，升0%；煤氣（0003）創52周高，見7.07元，收報7.01元，升0.72%；香港中華煤氣（0003）創52周高，見7.07元，收報7.01元，升0.72%；茂盛控股（0022）創52周高，見0.114元，收報0.114元，升18.75%；達力集團（0029）創52周高，見13.18元，收報13.1元，升0.92%；四川成渝高速公路（0107）創52周高，見4.3元，收報4.28元，升1.66%；深圳國際（0152）創52周高，見8.15元，收報7.99元，跌0.75%；達芙妮國際（0210）創52周高，見0.41元，收報0.405元，升3.85%；利基控股（0240）創52周高，見1.14元，收報1.13元，跌0.88%；美蘭空港（0357）創52周高，見10.48元，收報10.28元，跌0.19%；南順（香港）（0411）創52周高，見10.1元，收報10.1元，無升跌。 破頂指數成份股包括，煤氣（0003）創52周高，見7.07元，收報7.01元，升0.72%。 破底股方面 24隻股份創上市新低，其中十隻包括，佳寧娜（0126）低見0.12元，收報0.12元，跌5.51%；世紀城市國際（0355）低見0.04元，收報0.041元，跌14.58%；藍河控股（0498）低見0.05元，收報0.059元，跌15.71%；天業節水（0840）低見0.118元，收報0.118元，跌2.48%；從玉智農（0875）低見0.5元，收報0.51元，跌12.07%；瑞安建業（0983）低見0.33元，收報0.35元，跌7.89%；富臨集團控股（1443）低見0.076元，收報0.076元，跌6.17%；力高集團（1622）低見0.089元，收報0.098元，升2.08%；齊屹科技（1739）低見0.17元，收報0.17元，跌10.53%；大人國際（1957）低見0.186元，收報0.189元，跌2.07%。 28隻股份創52周低，其中十隻包括，INTL GENIUS（0033）低見2元，收報2.03元，升0.5%；渝太地產（0075）低見0.155元，收報0.155元，無升跌；進智公共交通（0077）低見0.42元，收報0.43元，無升跌；REGAL INT’L（0078）低見0.47元，收報0.49元，跌7.55%；安寧控股（0128）低見0.241元，收報0.25元，無升跌；卓能（集團）（0131）低見1.45元，收報1.5元，無升跌；NATIONAL ELEC H（0213）低見0.36元，收報0.37元，無升跌；WING ON CO（0289）低見11.32元，收報11.32元，跌2.25%；南華集團控股（0413）低見0.025元，收報0.029元，跌3.33%；包浩斯國際（0483）低見0.165元，收報0.165元，無升跌。 異動股 上升異動股，包括，樂氏國際控股（1529）收報0.455元，升59.65%；廣聯科技控股（2531）收報15.52元，升47.53%；智城發展控股（8268）收報0.66元，升43.48%；新都酒店（8315）收報0.05元，升42.86%；熒德控股（8535）創52周高，見0.069元，收報0.069元，升35.29%；出門問問（2438）收報0.43元，升28.36%；冠均國際控股（1629）收報0.167元，升27.48%；中國港能（0931）見52周低0.158元，收報0.241元，升26.84%；昇柏控股（2340）收報0.125元，升26.26%；長城微光（8286）收報0.105元，升25%；生興控股（1472）收報0.068元，升23.64%。 下跌異動股，包括，HSSP INTL（3626）收報10.98元，跌30.59%；博駿教育（1758）收報0.152元，跌27.62%；飲食天王（環球）（8619）見52周低0.026元，收報0.028元，跌24.32%；三和建築集團（3822）收報0.71元，跌21.98%；百能國際能源（8132）創上市新低，見0.042元，收報0.042元，跌20.75%；亞太金融投資（8193）收報0.08元，跌20%；PACIFIC LEGEND（8547）收報0.115元，跌19.58%；環球數碼創意（8271）收報0.049元，跌18.33%；UTS MARKETING（6113）收報3.94元，跌17.92%；中建富通（0138）收報0.086元，跌17.31%；金石控股集團（1943）收報0.305元，跌16.44%。 其他報道 比亞迪據報重整歐洲戰略 換當地人任高管加強與歐洲企業合作 馬斯克：Optimus機器人生產受中國稀土出口管控影響 惠譽：中國地方政府專項債償付壓力加劇 滬深三大指數午後個別走 滬指終止兩連升 科法斯：內地刺激措施效果或有限 美國持續資本外逃危機增加 理想汽車MEGA Home家庭車應市 索價56萬人幣 KLN於荷蘭開設新物流設施 四成空間處理電商貨運 騰訊雲伙日本餐廳搜尋預訂平台Tabelog推微信小程序 中國旅客訂位可預付按金 【有片：埋身擊】滬指已升至重要阻力位 突破此水平才可進一步向上 Delivery Hero旗下Foodpanda下月23日起撤出泰國市場 半日沽空金額增2% 恒生中國企業沽空減11% 英投資公司Permira據報將關閉香港及上海辦事處 小米致命車禍後 據報推遲首款電動SUV上市 國泰上月載客量升兩成至226萬人次 七欖帶動長途線需求 貨運運載率跌 恒指半日升519點 科指升3.1% 北水轉流出56億 Source link
23 April 2025
科法斯：內地刺激措施效果或有限 美國持續資本外逃危機增加 (14:40) – 20250423 – 即時財經新聞
東南亞國家為避免被美國徵收高額關稅，近日傳出多國政府加強管控中國產品利用當地轉口「洗產地」。科法斯指，中美貿易戰升級或迫使它們的貿易伙伴審視貿易戰略，若東南亞等地選擇服從美國政策以求降低關稅，內地政府可尋求與宣導多邊主義的出口導向型經濟體，如日本、東南亞和歐洲改善關係。此舉雖或可打破美國關稅困局，但內地首先需要採取措施，減輕交易伙伴的傾銷擔憂，例如設定出口配額或最低價格。 關稅前景方面，科法斯指美國總統特朗普始終認為，相比長期利益，關稅帶來的短期成本不值一提，試圖通過加徵關稅對冲國內減稅、減少美國貿易逆差、吸引外國資本、促進製造業回流。特朗普堅定奉行美國優先，主張全球貿易服務美國，對美國與其他國家或地區貿易崩潰漠不關心，因此特朗普政府不太可能放鬆貿易政策，而且目前沒有足夠的跡象表明，美國國會準備重掌關稅決定。 儘管存在一定脫鈎，中美貿易仍是全球經濟的重要支柱。高額關稅下，進口崩潰將推動製成品價格大幅上漲，或使某些進口產品完全無利可圖，迫使外國出口商退出美國市場。面對供應鏈中斷，汽車、化工和電子產品等關鍵行業將受到衝擊。到今年年底，通脹率可能達到4%，失業率可能升至5至6%，引發經濟衰退。 最壞情况下，可能導致全球對美國治理體系喪失信心，引發資本持續外逃和國際收支危機，目前風險正在增加。自4月2日以來，美元兌歐元匯率從0.93跌至0.88，美國國債收益率激增0.5厘，標普500指數自今年年初以來已下跌7.6%，所有這些跡象都表明，資本可能正在外逃。 其他報道 理想汽車MEGA Home家庭車應市 索價56萬人幣 KLN於荷蘭開設新物流設施 四成空間處理電商貨運 騰訊雲伙日本餐廳搜尋預訂平台Tabelog推微信小程序 中國旅客訂位可預付按金 【有片：埋身擊】滬指已升至重要阻力位 突破此水平才可進一步向上 Delivery Hero旗下Foodpanda下月23日起撤出泰國市場 半日沽空金額增2% 恒生中國企業沽空減11% 英投資公司Permira據報將關閉香港及上海辦事處 小米致命車禍後 據報推遲首款電動SUV上市 國泰上月載客量升兩成至226萬人次 七欖帶動長途線需求 貨運運載率跌 恒指半日升519點 科指升3.1% 北水轉流出56億 滬深三大指數半日向上 滬指穩守3300點 IMF總裁：若關稅不確定性持續 全球衰退風險將上升 IMF料明年起關稅戰對中美損害更大 Source link
23 April 2025
WTI Crude Oil (USOIL) Hits $64.18 on Iran Sanctions, Tariff Shift
At the heart of this latest push: geopolitical tension. The US Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian shipping executive Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh, accusing him of orchestrating the sale and export of hundreds of millions of dollars of Iranian crude and LPG through a secret international network. That has revived supply concerns, especially in already tight energy markets. And adding fuel to the fire, the American Petroleum Institute reported a 4.6 million barrel decline in US crude inventories last week – way above the consensus estimate of 800,000 barrels. Key Drivers Behind the Rally US sanctions on Iranian crude exporters reignite supply worries API reports 4.6M barrel decline in US crude stocks Trump signals he may ease China tariffs and cool Fed rhetoric Trump Tones Down—and Markets Cheer In a surprise move, President Donald Trump dialed back his aggressive tone last week. After publicly criticizing Fed Chair Jerome Powell and threatening to fire him, Trump has since walked that back. He also hinted that he may lower tariffs on Chinese imports if a deal is reached – a small but welcome signal for markets worried about trade and inflation. At a JPMorgan investor forum, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said progress on US-China trade was slow but possible. That has eased concerns about energy demand, especially given the state of the global economy. “Trump’s pivot, even if temporary, has given the market a reason to breathe,” said Priyanka Sachdeva, market strategist at Phillip Nova. “Add to that lower inventories and it’s enough to get bullish.” Technical Outlook: $65.67 Is the Level to Watch On the charts, WTI is at the door of a major resistance zone near $65.67—the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement from the recent decline. A close above this level could take us to $67.16 and then $68.51. WTI Crude Oil Price Chart –
23 April 2025
Donald Trump says he has ‘no intention’ of firing Jay Powell
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Donald Trump has said he has “no intention” of firing US Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell, sending global stocks and the dollar higher. The president has repeatedly hit out against the Fed chair’s refusal to cut interest rates and last week signalled he believed he could dismiss Powell before his term as central bank head comes to an end in May 2026. Trump reiterated his complaints that the Fed needed to cut borrowing costs in comments in the Oval Office on Tuesday afternoon, but he added: “I don’t want to talk about that because I have no intention of firing him.” Futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose during Asian trading on Wednesday. The dollar index gained 0.3 per cent, extending its recovery after hitting a three-year low on Monday. US bonds rallied, with yields on 10-year Treasuries falling 0.06 percentage points to 4.34 per cent while those on 30-year Treasuries dropped 0.08 percentage points to 4.79 per cent. Bond yields move inversely to prices. Japan’s broad Topix rose 1.7 per cent, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng 2.4 per cent and Taiwan’s benchmark 4.3 per cent. Investors said the president’s apparent U-turn on Powell proved there were at least some members of his inner circle who recognised that markets value the independence of America’s major institutions. “This shows there are some guardrails around this president,” said Dec Mullarkey, managing director at fund manager SLC Management. “This feels like [Treasury secretary Scott] Bessent’s touch,” he added. “Clearly other folks have talked to [Trump] and explained that [firing Powell] would have caused huge volatility. Bessent recognises that the integrity of markets has to be maintained.” Powell has repeatedly said that he would
23 April 2025
XAU/USD down but not out ahead of US PMI data
Gold price bounces from multi-day lows as bargain hunting kicks in early Wednesday. The US Dollar reverses recovery gains as investors doubt President Trump’s intentions. Gold price appears a ‘buy-the-dips’ trade as the RSI eases and prods the bullish zone. Gold price has bounced off the dip to three-day lows near $3,310 early Wednesday as buyers fight back control amid a fading US Dollar (USD) recovery ahead of the US S&P Global preliminary business PMI data release. Gold price could see a buying resurgence at lower levels Gold price has witnessed volatile trading this week, hitting fresh record highs at $3,500 before facing rejection and slumping toward the $3,300 level. The record run in the Gold price was mainly backed by the markets’ anxiety about the US Federal Reserve (Fed) losing its independence following President Donald Trump’s verbal attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The focus shifted from the US-China trade war to Trump’s Fed threat early in the week, exacerbating the US Dollar’s pain while driving the Gold price to new all-time highs. However, the tide turned in favor of the Greenback in Tuesday’s American trading as USD buyers were rescued by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said at a closed event that he expects “there will be a de-escalation” in President Donald Trump’s trade war with China in the “very near future.” Hopes of easing US-China trade tensions fuelled a positive shift in risk sentiment and a US Dollar recovery, reflecting an ideal ‘Tuesday turnaround.’ Investors took this as an excuse to book profits on their Gold long positions as the bright metal corrected as much as $120 from record highs to settle near $3,380. Gold’s corrective downside extends into Asian trading as investors digest the overnight backpedalling by Trump on the US-China trade war and
23 April 2025
SEC and feds charge man over $200M crypto trading scheme — TradingView News
The US Securities and Exchange Commission and federal prosecutors have charged a man they allege created a crypto scheme that swindled 90,000 people out of $200 million in the hopes of earning returns from Bitcoin and forex trading. The SEC said on April 22 that it had charged Ramil Palafox, a dual citizen of the US and the Philippines, claiming he misappropriated over $57 million in investor funds gained through his company, PGI Global, between January 2020 and October 2021. The regulator alleged Palafox used a multilevel marketing model to execute a “Ponzi-like” scam until the company’s collapse in 2021. The SEC said he lured investors through “false claims of crypto industry expertise and a supposed AI-powered auto-trading platform.” The SEC claimed Palafox hosted lavish events in Dubai and Las Vegas to recruit new members who were offered referral bonuses to recruit others and used investor funds to pay other investors to further promote the scheme, as well as to line his own pockets. “Palafox attracted investors with the allure of guaranteed profits from sophisticated crypto asset and foreign exchange trading, but instead of trading, Palafox bought himself and his family cars, watches, and homes using millions of dollars of investor funds,” said Scott Thompson, associate director of the SEC’s Philadelphia office. The SEC is charging Palafox with violating the anti-fraud and registration provisions of the federal securities laws and is seeking a permanent injunction to ban him from the future sale of securities and crypto assets, repayment of ill-gotten gains and civil penalties. Justice Department files twin action The SEC’s complaint is running parallel to action brought by the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, which arraigned Ramil Palafox on criminal charges. According to an indictment filed under seal on March 13, federal prosecutors charged Palafox
23 April 2025
Gold shows signs of bullish exhaustion amid positive turnaround in risk sentiment
Gold price rebounds from the Asian session trough as the USD stalls its recovery from a multi-year low. The weakening investors’ confidence in the US economy and Fed rate cut bets weigh on the Greenback. The optimism over easing US-China tensions remains supportive of the risk-on impulse and caps the XAU/USD pair. Gold price (XAU/USD) attracted dip-buyers in Asia on Wednesday, stalling its retreat from the $3,500 peak hit the day before. The attempted US Dollar (USD) recovery from a multi-year low faltered amid the weakening confidence in the US economy on the back of US President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth tariff announcements. Apart from this, the prospects for more aggressive policy easing by the Federal Reserve (Fed) prompt some intraday USD selling and turn out to be a key factor that helps revive demand for the non-yielding yellow metal. Meanwhile, Trump administration officials hinted at a potential de-escalation of the ongoing tariff dispute with China and fueled optimism about a trade deal. Adding to this Trump stepped back from his threats to dismiss Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell. Furthermore, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated he is open to the prospect of direct talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, raising hopes for a ceasefire and further boosting investors’ appetite for riskier assets. This is evident from a sharp recovery across the global equity markets, which, in turn, is holding back traders from placing fresh bullish bets around the safe-haven Gold price. Daily Digest Market Movers: Gold price bulls remain on the defensive amid hopes for a US-China trade deal US equity indices rose sharply on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump backtracked on his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and said that he has no intention of firing him before the expiry of his term in May
23 April 2025
TSLA, INTC, ENPH, OKLO, RTX: 5 Trending Stocks Today – Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH), Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)
U.S. stock futures saw an uptick Tuesday night following President Donald Trump‘s statement that he has “no intention” of dismissing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. For the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 2.7% higher at 39,186.98, while the S&P 500 rose 2.5% to 5,287.76 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended Tuesday higher by 2.7% to 16,300.42. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day. Tesla Inc. TSLA Tesla’s shares rose by 4.60%, closing at $237.97. The stock hit an intraday high of $242.79 and a low of $229.85, with a 52-week range between $488.54 and $141.11. In the after-hours trading, the stock rose 5.4% to $250.80. The electric vehicle maker reported first-quarter financial results, revealing a revenue and EPS miss. The company’s guidance is clouded by the “tariff landscape” and “changing political sentiment.” First-quarter revenue came in at $19.34 billion, missing an estimate of $21.35 billion. On Tuesday, CEO Elon Musk said that he plans to spend only a “day or two” per week on government work going forward and refocus his attention on Tesla. Intel Corporation INTC Intel’s stock climbed 3.56%, ending the day at $19.51. It reached an intraday high of $19.74 and a low of $19.04, with a 52-week high of $37.16 and a low of $17.67. The company plans to cut over 20% of its workforce as part of a major restructuring under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. This move aims to reduce bureaucracy and enhance engineering focus. In the after-hours trading, Intel stock rose 2% to $19.90. Enphase Energy Inc. ENPH Enphase Energy saw a 3.51% increase, closing at $53.43. The stock’s intraday high was $54.72, and the low was $51.95, with a 52-week range of $141.59 to $47.48. The solar company reported a revenue and EPS miss for the first quarter,
23 April 2025
Collinson FX: April 23: USD and Equities rebound
Collinson FX: April 23: USD and Equities rebound – US expects China trade war to de-escate soon by Collinson FX 23 Apr 10:29 AEST 23 April 2025 Practice racing – SailGP Inspire- RS Feva – Royal Akarana YC – Jan 16, 2025 © Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Collinson FX: April 23: US Markets and Currency rebounds US equity markets and the US Dollar rebounded sharply overnight. The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, commented on the tumultuous trade war between China and the USA and said he thought that this would de-escalate soon. The IMF is meeting in Washington this week and the global trade wars appear to be dominating the conversations. Inflation appears to have become yesterday’s news, although the US Fed was also a hot topic. Trump has decided to exert control over interest rates and the Federal Reserve. He confirmed his low opinion of the Fed Chairman Powell, titling him ‘Mr Too Late’ and threatened him with dismissal. The US Dollar recovered some lost ground, with the EUR falling back to 1.1430, while the GBP drifted to 1.3340. Commodity currencies also suffered the rising reserve, with the NZD surrendering 0.6000, while the AUD fell back below 0.6400. All eyes remain focused on the Sino-US trade wars, with capital flows also being curtailed. Behind the scenes there is communications going on, so progress will be made, but this is as much about ‘face’ as reality and economics. Collinson FX: April 22: Easter fails to calm The Easter celebrations did little to calm markets, as US equity markets tumbled sharply, to open the shortened trading week. Markets were dominated by a new front opening, when Trump declared war on the Fed and the Chairman, Powell. He labelled the Fed Chair, ‘Mr Too Late’ and too slow,
23 April 2025
Tesla Misses Expectations, Intuitive Surgical Beat
Market Rebound The stock market made a strong rebound today, recovering all of yesterday’s losses and more. The initial gains had no specific news catalyst, but the situation changed in the early afternoon. Bloomberg reported that Treasury Secretary Bessent expects a de-escalation in the China tariff situation, sparking hope for a resolution to the U.S.-China trade impasse. However, it’s important to note that negotiations have not yet started, and today’s comments lacked substance. The market was already on an upward trajectory before the Bessent report, driven by short-covering and contrarian buying due to a prevailing bearish sentiment. Investor Sentiment The level of bearish sentiment among individual investors has been over 50% for eight consecutive weeks, the longest streak since 1987, according to the American Association of Individual Investors. The rebound was further supported by a rally in the U.S. Dollar Index (+0.7% to 98.97) and a two-basis-point drop in the 10-year note yield to 4.39%, despite a weak 2-year note auction. These moves eased the “sell America” trend that affected the market on Monday, when the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 fell by 971, 415, and 124 points, respectively. Market Drivers Mega-cap stocks played a crucial role in today’s market performance, led by Tesla (TSLA 237.97, +10.47, +4.6%) ahead of its earnings report. Advancers significantly outnumbered decliners, with a nearly 9-to-1 margin at the NYSE and a better than 4-to-1 margin at the Nasdaq. Both the market cap-weighted and equal-weighted S&P 500 indices rose by 2.5%. All 11 S&P 500 sectors posted solid gains, with eight sectors increasing by at least 2.1%. Guru Stock Picks Manning & Napier Group, LLC has made the following transactions: Reduce in VWO by 0.79% Sold out in AMAT Add in IXUS by 3.07% New position in O Today’s News Tesla (TSLA, Financial) shares experienced
23 April 2025
Trump Official Says Tariff War With China ‘Unsustainable’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told private investors during a meeting on Tuesday that the spiraling trade war between the United States and China was unsustainable and that he expects a “de-escalation” soon, according to a report from the Associated Press (AP). Newsweek has reached out to the White House for comment on Tuesday. The Context The trade war has seen the Trump administration impose a staggering 145 percent duty on exports from China, which has retaliated with a 125 percent tariff on American goods. China has vowed to “fight to the end” on tariffs and has threatened countermeasures against any nation that “appeases” the United States. Beijing has also taken nontariff punitive measures against America, including imposing trade controls on rare earth exports, restricting Hollywood exports and other actions against American companies operating within its borders. The tit-for-tat tariff dispute has rattled global markets, which have been volatile since President Donald Trump first announced his “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2. What To Know In the private speech on Tuesday for JPMorgan Chase in Washington, D.C., Bessent said that he worried negotiating with China was going to be a “slog” and that official talks between the two countries had not yet begun. He also told investors, according to a transcript of the speech obtained by AP, that neither the U.S. nor China believed that the tariffs were sustainable. News of Bessent’s concerns had an affect on the S&P 500, which rose on Tuesday. Trump showed some signs of softening on China after news broke of Bessent’s comments. The president said at a White House news conference that the high tariffs on Chinese goods will “come down substantially, but it won’t be zero.” But he avoided confirming whether he also believed the trade war with China was unsustainable, telling reporters, “We’re doing
23 April 2025
Wall Street Gains on Earnings and Easing U.S.-China Tensions
The company reported earnings of $0.27 per share, below the expected $0.44, on revenue of $19.34 billion. Ignacio Teson•Tuesday, April 22, 2025•2 min read Add an article to your Reading List Register now to be able to add articles to your reading list. ” aria-hidden=”true”> Quick overview All three major U.S. stock indexes rose by over 2%, with the Dow Jones gaining 2.66% after strong quarterly earnings reports. 3M’s stock surged 8.12% after beating first-quarter earnings expectations and reaffirming its full-year guidance. Easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China contributed to the market rally, despite concerns over President Trump’s criticism of the Federal Reserve. So far, 73% of S&P 500 companies reporting earnings have exceeded expectations, with analysts now forecasting an 8.1% growth in quarterly earnings. A broad rally lifted all three major U.S. stock indexes by more than 2%, with 3M (+8.12%) standing out in the Dow Jones after beating first-quarter earnings expectations. Market operators seemed happy on Tuesday. Wall Street’s main indexes rebounded sharply on Tuesday. Following a session of losses, stocks climbed on the back of strong quarterly earnings reports and signs of easing trade tensions between the United States and China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which tracks 30 blue-chip companies, jumped 2.66% to 39,186.98 points. The S&P 500, representing the most valuable U.S. firms, rose 2.51% to 5,287.76, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.71% to 16,300.42. SPX The broad-based rally helped push all three indexes over the 2% mark, as investors brushed off criticism from President Donald Trump directed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is widely seen as a stabilizing force for the markets. Concerns Ease Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari emphasized the importance of central bank independence, saying it is essential for strong economic outcomes. A day earlier, Trump’s demand
23 April 2025
Tesla profits plunge as Musk promises he’s ready to step away from role at DOGE
CNN — Elon Musk says he’s coming back to Tesla, partly stepping away from his high profile and controversial Trump administration role that has been blamed for a plunge in profits and sales at the company. Musk told Tesla investors on Tuesday that he would scale back his efforts at Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to a day or two a week starting sometime next month. “Starting next month, May, my time allocation to DOGE will drop significantly,” Musk said during a Tesla earnings call. But Musk defended his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying that it was necessary to cut back on “waste and fraud” as he urged investors to “look beyond the bumps and potholes immediately ahead of us.” He revealed the change after Tesla reported that its quarter fell far short of forecasts and that the escalating trade war was muddying the company’s outlook for the rest of this year. While Tesla is less exposed to tariffs than most other automakers, it said it would have to revisit its guidance because of current trade disputes. “It is difficult to measure the impacts of shifting global trade policy on the automotive and energy supply chains, our cost structure and demand for durable goods and related services,” the company said. Trump slapped tariffs on auto imports on April 3 and promised to put additional ones on parts in the coming months. Tesla makes the cars it sells in the United States at American plants, so it is less exposed to tariffs on imported cars than other major automakers, but it does import parts for the cars it builds at its US factories. Musk did not specifically blame Trump for the uncertainty about trade policy, although he did try to put some distance between himself and the
23 April 2025
Tesla misses on Q1 results but stock jumps after Musk says time at DOGE will drop ‘significantly’
Tesla (TSLA) reported first quarter earnings Tuesday after the bell that widely missed the mark, but the company said it still expects new vehicles to launch in the first half of 2025. During the post-earnings conference call, CEO Elon Musk said he’s going to spend less time in Washington and more time at Tesla. “Starting early next month, in May, my time allocation to DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency] will drop significantly,” Musk said. Musk said he’d continue to spend a day or two per week at DOGE, but said he will be “allocating far more of my time” to Tesla. Tesla stock jumped 5% in after-hours trading after Musk’s disclosure. NasdaqGS – Delayed Quote • USD Tesla reported Q1 revenue of $19.34 billion vs. $21.43 billion (Bloomberg estimate), well below the $21.3 billion reported a year ago. Tesla posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.27 vs. $0.44 estimated. Tesla said plans for new affordable vehicles are on track for start of production in the first half of 2025 and that it still expects Robotaxi volume production starting in 2026. Along with Robotaxi testing, these were two big investor concerns heading into earnings. The company blamed trade uncertainty as a reason behind slumping sales. “Uncertainty in the automotive and energy markets continues to increase as rapidly evolving trade policy adversely impacts the global supply chain and cost structure of Tesla and our peers,” the company said in a statement. “This dynamic, along with changing political sentiment, could have a meaningful impact on demand for our products in the near-term.” Musk said on the call that he told Trump that “lower tariffs” were better for the country but ultimately the decision on tariffs is up to the president. Because of this uncertainty, Tesla said it would revisit its 2025 guidance in
23 April 2025
President Donald Trump Says “no intention” to Fire Fed Chief
President Donald Trump said he has “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term Olumide Adesina•Tuesday, April 22, 2025•1 min read Add an article to your Reading List Register now to be able to add articles to your reading list. ” aria-hidden=”true”> Quick overview President Trump stated he has ‘no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends next year. This marks a significant change in Trump’s stance, as he had previously hinted at the possibility of Powell’s removal. Trump has been pressuring Powell to cut interest rates to stimulate economic growth, labeling him a ‘major loser.’ Despite Trump’s criticisms, Powell’s position as Fed chair is secure until May 2026, as he cannot be removed by the president under the law. President Donald Trump said he has “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term as head of the U.S. central bank ends next year. “None whatsoever,” Trump said in the Oval Office when asked to clarify that he did not seek Powell’s removal. “Never did.” The comment represents a dramatic shift for Trump, who has recently ramped up his rhetoric against Powell and declined to rule out the possibility of firing him. Trump, who has heaped pressure on the Fed chair to cut interest rates in hopes of goosing economic growth, said last week of Powell, “If I want him out of there, he’ll be out real fast.” White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Friday that Trump and his aides were actively studying the possibility of firing Powell.Powell, whom Trump appointed during his first term as president, will serve as Fed chair until May 2026. He stated that the president cannot remove him under the law. Trump fired off his most incendiary criticism of Powell, calling
22 April 2025
Trump says he has ‘no intention’ to fire Fed Chair Powell : NPR
Trump said he does not intend to fire Powell after he has attacked the Federal Reserve Chair for not lowering interest rates. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America President Trump said Tuesday he had “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending days of speculation about the independence of the central bank that had roiled the financial markets. “I have no intention of firing him,” Trump said from the Oval Office, though he maintained, “this is a perfect time to lower interest rates.” Since last week, Trump has used his social media platform to criticize Powell for, in his view, not lowering interest rates quickly enough — and at one point mused Powell’s “termination cannot come fast enough.” The attacks had roiled markets and investors already on edge about the economic impact of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Fed has been cautious about lowering rates, in part because of the impact of Trump’s tariffs, which would make imported goods more expensive. However, Trump has framed tariffs against U.S. trading partners as a win for the country — and good for American workers and the domestic manufacturing sector. “We are taking in a lot of money from tariffs,” Trump said in his remarks Tuesday. Powell’s term as Fed chair ends next year. This is a developing story Source link
22 April 2025
US markets rally as Treasury secretary says China trade war is ‘unsustainable’
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Wall Street stocks rallied and oil prices climbed on Tuesday as the US Treasury secretary said a trade war with China was “unsustainable”. Scott Bessent told investors at a conference hosted by JPMorgan that he expected the two countries would reach a deal at some point, said people familiar with his comments. He said the high tariffs the US and China have imposed on each other’s imports amounted to what were in effect trade embargoes and added the status quo was “unsustainable”. Bessent also said President Donald Trump was not trying to decouple from China. Trump has imposed a 145 per cent tariff on goods from China, while Beijing has responded with retaliatory tariffs that total 125 per cent. Stocks, which had opened higher following a sell-off in the previous session, climbed further on Bessent’s comments, which were first reported by Bloomberg, though they gave up some gains in afternoon trading. The blue-chip S&P 500, which has lost more than 10 per cent this year, closed 2.5 per cent higher on Tuesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite added 2.7 per cent. Both indices fell sharply on Monday on fears the president might fire Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell. The US Dollar index, which tracks the currency against a basket of six international peers, rose 0.7 per cent. In government debt markets, the 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields fell modestly as inflation expectations receded. Bond yields move inversely to prices. In commodity markets, Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, rose 1.5 per cent to $67.27 a barrel on hopes that the worst aspects of a global trade war might be avoided. Gold, a haven asset that hit a record
22 April 2025
飛揚第1期周六先到先得發售5伙三房 折實價929萬入場｜屯門新盤
飛揚第1期周六先到先得發售5伙三房 折實價929萬入場｜屯門新盤 長江實業集團(1113)及新鴻基地產(016)合作發展、已屆現樓的屯門青山公路「飛揚」自開售以來備受用家歡迎，有見項目於一周內連沽3伙，並接獲不少客人查詢三房單位，今日(22日)加推第1期5伙三房單位，將於本周六(26日)以先到先得形式發售。 發展商表示，是次加推單位包括第1座7樓、8樓及9樓的A室，實用面積為712方呎；以及第2座7樓及8樓的E室，實用面積為722平方呎，均為三房一套連儲物室間隔，設有梗廚，戶型方正實用，擁泳池及內園景觀，環境開揚。入場單位為1座7樓A室，如買家選用90天成交期優惠付款計劃，折實售價929.8萬元，折實呎價約13,059元。 長實營業部副首席經理楊桂玲表示，是次加推單位的買家可繼續獲贈一個價值150萬元的指定車位，以及額外獲贈價值40萬元的傢俬禮劵優惠或選擇扣減樓價26萬元，務求協助客人更靈活輕鬆購入心儀單位，享受現樓入伙樂趣。 「飛揚」位於屯門青山公路大欖段170號，涉及4座20層高住宅大樓，合共提供800伙，分為兩期發展，第1期涉400伙，由2座住宅大樓組成，單位面積由263至722方呎。 即睇屯門新盤飛揚第1期最新資訊 (House730) 原文刊登於 AM730 Source link
22 April 2025
中原工商舖：3月商舖租務成交續升 成交金額按月增近四成
中原工商舖：3月商舖租務成交續升 成交金額按月增近四成 香港消費氣氛持續改善，商舖租務市場於3月份表現穩健。據中原(工商舖)統計，3月份商舖市場共錄得約344宗租賃成交，涉及成交金額約3,505萬元，按月分別上升約12.8%及38.8%，相比2月份表現，皆見顯著回暖。該行分析，內地旅客流量增長及本地消費需求回升，推動租務市場活躍，而隨著本港舉行多個大型活動，加上長假期效應，本港消費人流會持續增加，預計4月份商舖租務交投表現將可平穩發展，租務表現走勢不俗。 中原(工商舖)商舖租賃部高級區域營業董事何潔釵表示，中原(工商舖)資料顯示，3月份錄得344宗舖位租務成交，按月升約12.8%，惟按年跌約5.8%；成交金額錄得約3,505萬元，按月增約38.8%，按年升約1.4%。月内錄得一宗矚目租務成交，尖沙咀亞士厘道7號裕華國際大廈1至3樓，面積約26,836方呎，前身為美國體育用品及運動鞋零售商Foot Locker，新近由日本美妝旗艦店@cosme進駐，成交月租約80萬元，平均呎租約30元，較高峰期租金下跌逾半。 空置率方面，何潔釵指出，整體空置率按年均有錄得改善。中環最新錄得6.96%，按年大跌1.35個百分點，按月微升0.05個百分點；尖沙咀最新錄得6.15%，按年減2.72個百分點，按月微跌0.02個百分點，兩區改善顯著；此外，銅鑼灣及旺角，按月分別微升0.05及升0.02個百分點，按年則跌0.21及0.28個百分點。 何潔釵分析，受惠於香港經濟氛圍改善，加上啟德體育園於3月正式開幕，多項國際盛事如七人欖球賽等相繼舉行，帶動旅客及消費增長。同時，有部分商戶亦轉型引入餐飲及體驗式零售消費，成功吸引更多客源，推動租務成交上升。 何潔釵預測，隨着4月復活節假期及更多盛事效應顯現，商舖租務成交可望企穩。中環及尖沙咀空置率改善顯著，反映核心區舖位吸引力增強，配合政府政策支持，具實力的商戶或加快進駐，進一步帶動零售市道復甦。 即睇商舖租盤 (HOUSE730) 原文刊登於 AM730 Source link
22 April 2025
Sierra Sea 首批均價$1萬❗ 日後加價或削弱競爭❓
新地旗下西沙項目 Sierra Sea 推出首批 158 伙，折實售價介乎 299 萬至 598 萬元，折實呎價約 9,499 元至 11,126 元，折實平均呎價約 10,398 元。由於樓盤附近基本只有村屋，較難直接透過最新成交價錢對比來衡量開價是否合理。距離項目最近的私樓為樓齡約 26 年的 帝琴灣，近期呎價約 8,000 元水平，Sierra Sea 則高近 3 成。 新地旗下西沙項目 Sierra Sea 推出首批 158 伙，折實售價介乎 299 萬至 598 萬元。 我認為全新盤開價尚有些少折讓空間，加上新盤加推或加開下一期數時，一般會循序漸進地加價，除非再遇上大跌市才會減價。按現時的開價再向上推高，似乎吸引力都會進一步被削弱項目首批單位中，有 102 伙折實價低於 500 萬元，佔約 65%。為了進一步提升樓盤吸引力，今次提供 4 種付款方式。其中專為 1 房買家設計的「1 房靈活付款」，設漸進式供款及利率計劃，首年每月免息供款 6,800 元，可較傳統按揭計劃的月供金額低逾 4 成。以參考入場單位為例，實用面積 301 平方呎，1 房間隔，扣除漸進式供款及利率計劃，買家最高可享 9.25% 折扣，單位折實價
19 April 2025
Cadillac F1 team: FIA approves General Motors as new Formula 1 engine supplier from 2029 | F1 News
The new Cadillac F1 team have been approved to build their own power unit from the 2029 Formula 1 season. The General Motors-backed entry, which was approved earlier this year, will join the grid from 2026 and will be supplied an engine by Ferrari for their first three seasons. General Motors are entering the sport in conjunction with US group TWG Motorsports. F1 will have 11 teams on the grid from next year, when a new set of technical regulations begin which is likely to shake-up the pecking order. Chief executive of the entry Russ O’Blenes said: “With this approval from FIA, we will continue to accelerate our efforts to bring an American-built F1 power unit to the grid.” The news means F1 will have six different engine suppliers from 2029 as General Motors join Ferrari, Mercedes, Honda, Red Bull Powertrains-Ford and Audi as the other power unit manufacturers. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ted Kravitz, Karun Chandhok and Bernie Collins react to the news that the Cadillac team will join an expanded grid from the 2026 Formula 1 season “Over two years ago, the FIA approved the entry of an 11th team into the
23 April 2025
‘Best goalkeeper in Spain’ set to leave
Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia has had a rapid rise in Spanish football. This time last year he was making his first senior appearances after wrestling the number one spot from Fernando Pacheco, as Los Pericos pursued promotion to La Liga. Now in the first division, many are describing Garcia as the best goalkeeper in Spain this season, with his saves crucial in what looks likely to be a successful survival bid. What is more, Garcia is set to be available this summer. With Espanyol desperate to balance their accounts, his €25m release clause is a more than appealing price tag for many sides in Europe. Arsenal attempted to sign him last summer, but could not reach a deal with Espanyol. They are expected to come back in with an offer this summer, but Garcia will have options this summer. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all looked at Garcia, albeit Barcelona have decided against a move for a goalkeeper this summer. Los Blancos are waiting to see if Andriy Lunin leaves, while Atletico see him as a potential long-term successor to Jan Oblak – they have also decided to move on from back-up goalkeeper Juan Musso by the looks
23 April 2025
Dean Huijsen: Chelsea offered advantage over Premier League rivals in race for £50m Bournemouth star
Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Chelsea have taken a lead in the pursuit of Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen as they hope to complete a deal before the Club World Cup. The 19-year-old is understood to now be seriously considering Chelsea, who are one of many major clubs pursuing the centre-back. The Dutch-born Spain international has a release clause of £50m, with the suitors also including Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle United. Real Madrid have had an interest, but are not now expected to move this summer. Chelsea are willing to offer a package that could make up a seven-year contract, with Huijsen fitting their strategy of signing the most promising young players in football. The defender has quickly evolved into one of the Premier League’s stand-out centre-halves, and this year made his international debut for Spain, having switched from the Netherlands. Such a move would form what is already set to be another busy for Chelsea, partly due to squad needs, and partly due to PSR. open image in gallery Huijsen has enjoyed a breakthrough
23 April 2025
Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav reflects on ending long goal-scoring drought
Undav took an intelligent touch just outside penalty area and rifled home a powerful finish on his goal. FCU keeper Frederik Rønnow was left with zero chance. Before the historic half was out, Undav picked up an assist as well, cleverly playing teammate Chris Führich in on the 3-4 at 45+1. “I just thought I’d have a go,” Undav told Sky when commenting on his goal. “I hit it very well. I love shooting with my standing leg. That’s one of my strengths. I haven’t shown that for a long time, but, thankfully, I did so today. “True, I haven’t scored for a long time [not since matchday 18 on January 18th],” Undav continued. “Naturally, there are times when one is benched and has to work one’s way back. There were plenty of negative and critical reviews.” When reflecting on the game itself, Undav noted that all of the lead changes in the opening 45 led to a rollercoaster ride of emotions. ”It was kind of weird on the pitch,” Undav said. “You were happy for a moment, then annoyed, then happy again, then annoyed. Then you think you’re going into halftime 4-3 up, you concede the 4-4 and you’re gutted.”
23 April 2025
St Andrew’s stardust: Birmingham eye records and Premier League push | Birmingham City
On day one in the job, as Chris Davies surveyed St Andrew’s for the first time last summer, the Birmingham City manager was struck by a damning statistic courtesy of the club historian, Malcolm McHenry: no league side had lost more matches across the previous five seasons. Birmingham were relegated to League One a month earlier after circling the drain for a while. “When you hear something like that, it’s powerful because you think: ‘Wow, there are 92 teams,’” Davies says. “Everyone has suffered so much … I suppose I saw an opportunity to change that and this season we’ve won more games than any other team in the country.” Talk about a turnaround. Birmingham, runaway champions, have returned to the Championship at the first attempt and it is now 30 league wins and counting. Only Leeds have scored more goals than Birmingham this season across the top four tiers and only Arsenal, Leeds and Burnley have conceded fewer goals. “I walked into a club that was feeling down,” Davies says. “People were depressed and everybody was looking out for themselves. There was a real concern around the place but underlying that there was an optimism that there could be
23 April 2025
Premier League reaction: Man City strike late winner against Aston Villa
City leave it late to sink Villapublished at 07:08 British Summer Time 07:08 BST FT: Man City 2-1 Aston Villa Simon StoneBBC Sport’s chief football news reporter at Etihad Stadium Matheus Nunes scored in the 94th minute to give Manchester City a priceless victory over fellow top-five contenders Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium and move third in the battle for a Champions League place. What could be a preview of next month’s FA Cup final looked set to end level as City struggled to find a way through the Villa defence after Marcus Rashford cancelled out Bernardo Silva’s early opener from the penalty spot. But, in the fourth minute of five added on, substitute Jeremy Doku skipped past Axel Disasi down the left, then delivered a brilliant low cross with the outside of his right boot which rolled perfectly through the six-yard box for Nunes, who drilled his first Premier League goal of the season into the bottom corner. It was a familiar feeling for Villa, who have now lost an incredible 15 successive league games at Manchester City. Source link
23 April 2025
Leeds carry on the Premier League promotion party with ex-Man United star among players spotted out for second night in a row as celebrations continue
Leeds‘ promotion party continued into Tuesday after Daniel Farke‘s side secured a return to the Premier League after two years on Monday. The Whites were on the brink of returning to the top flight following their match at Elland Road earlier on in the day, with the league leaders thrashing Stoke 6-0 just hours before Burnley‘s test against Sheffield United at Turf Moor. It meant the Whites only needed United to avoid victory in the evening game, and Chris Wilder’s side did just that to end their hopes of finishing inside the Championship’s automatic promotion places. Burnley’s victory also confirmed the Clarets’ promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, with Scott Parker enjoying an excellent campaign following the departure of Vincent Kompany to Bayern Munich at the end of last term. There were chaotic scenes outside Elland Road on Monday night, as thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium to celebrate their promotion, before being joined by the players. And, after partying deep into the night, the celebrations continued into the following day, with players spotted enjoying some time out at a bar in Wetherby – Bar Three – 24 hours on. A number of Leeds players were seen carrying on
23 April 2025
Serie A postpones matches due to Pope Francis’ death
Owner of SSC Napoli football club, Aurelio De Laurentiis (L) speaks to Pope Francis (R) as co-Director of the NGO Scholas Occurentes Jose Maria del Corral (C) looks on, after De Laurentiis presented the Pope with a jersey of SSC Napoli flocked with his name, during the “Eco-Educational Cities” conference organised by Scholas Ocurrentes and aimed at promoting education and sustainability on May 25, 2023 at the Augustinian Patristic Pontifical Institute in Rome. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) The four Serie A football matches scheduled to take place on Monday have been postponed to a later date following the death of Pope Francis, the Italian top flight said in a statement. Udinese’s game at Torino, Fiorentina’s visit to Cagliari, Genoa’s match against Lazio and Juventus’ trip to Parma will be rescheduled to an unspecified date. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Pope Francis congratulates Italy after Sinner wins Australian Open The games will have to fit into a congested finish to the season, potentially clashing with the Champions League semifinals. Serie A also postponed matches in its youth league. The Italian football federation (FIGC) announced that all games across professional and amateur football on Monday would be rescheduled to
21 April 2025
Itakura scores for Gladbach in costly loss to Dortmund
Japan football international Ko Itakura opened the scoring Sunday for Borussia Monchengladbach, but the visitors could not secure the points in a 3-2 loss to Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund with big implications for both teams as they bid for European qualification. Following back-to-back losses, Gladbach have dropped to ninth, three places below a European berth, while Dortmund have climbed to seventh with the latest result. Borussia Monchengladbach’s Ko Itakura (2nd from L) celebrates with teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of a German Bundesliga football match against Dortmund on April 20, 2025, in Dortmund, Germany. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo Itakura broke the deadlock with a well-taken strike against the run of play in the 24th minute, momentarily silencing the home crowd at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. After dribbling through the center of the pitch, the Samurai Blue defender worked his way into the box with a one-two pass and beat Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel one-on-one for his third league goal of the season. “I was thinking about shooting to the right as soon as I broke through and it ended up being a nice goal,” Itakura said. Serhou Guirassy equalized for Dortmund in the 41st minute and the
21 April 2025
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21 April 2025
Ben Whittaker’s reaction to Liam Cameron victory explained after ’emotional’ celebration in rematch | Boxing News
Ben Whittaker appeared to goad the corner of Liam Cameron after storming beyond his rival with a statement stoppage victory on Sunday. Was his celebration justified or did he cross the line? Whittaker answered his critics in style as he powered past Cameron in the second round on what had loomed as a defining night in his career. The Olympic silver medallist had been accused by his opponent of ‘quitting’ during October’s first meeting, which was ruled a split draw when an injured Whittaker was left unable to continue after the two fighters bizarrely tumbled over the top rope. It prompted a sharp and focused performance second time round from Whittaker, who was greeted by a mixture of cheers and boos during his ring walk in Birmingham before ending his rivalry with Cameron once and for all. Upon stopping his opponent, an animated Whittaker raced around the ring in celebration before sticking his head through the ropes during an exchange with Cameron’s trainer Grant Smith. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch Ben Whittaker stop Liam Cameron in the second round of their highly anticipated rematch “You heard everybody boo me, they’re portraying me as a
21 April 2025
Barcelona Supports Flick’s Complaint, Files Official Protest Over Match Schedule
[Sun, 20 Apr 2025 22:51:17 +0300] Barcelona-Saba: Barcelona has announced its full support for its German coach, Hansi Flick, who expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s match schedule, describing it as a “joke.” He pointed out that his players are forced to go to bed at 4:00 a.m. after European matches, which negatively impacts their physical and mental performance. In an official statement, the club expressed its dissatisfaction with the criteria set by the Spanish Professional League and the Spanish Football Federation regarding the scheduling of first-team matches. It stated that this issue is not new, and that the club will continue to defend its interests before local and international football bodies for a more balanced and logical sporting schedule. The statement indicated that the club will file an official complaint with football’s governing bodies to avoid a recurrence of such situations that harm the most important elements of the game: the players. It emphasized the need to structure the schedule more carefully, as the health and performance of the players depend on it. It is worth noting that Barcelona leads the Spanish league standings with 70 points, four points ahead of its runner-up, Real Madrid. He is preparing to
21 April 2025
Real Madrid keep LaLiga defence alive with late goal against Athletic Club | Football News
Defending champions Real Madrid net an injury-time win in 1-0 victory against Athletic Club to keep pace with Barcelona. Federico Valverde’s superb 93rd-minute strike kept Real Madrid on Barcelona’s tail in Spanish football’s title race, earning the champions a 1-0 win over Athletic Club. Madrid stayed four points behind Barca after Valverde smashed into the top corner on Sunday with a sliced, swerving effort. After Champions League elimination by Arsenal, it looked like Madrid were set for another devastating result until the Uruguay international’s stoppage-time intervention. Athletic, who are based in Bilbao and reached the Europa League semifinals on Thursday by beating Rangers, rotated heavily. Despite that, the Basque side proved a hard nut for Madrid to crack, especially with their top goalscorer Kylian Mbappe both suspended and recovering from an ankle problem. The forward was whistled by some fans for his failure to help the team overcome Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals in midweek when he was shown watching the game on the stadium screens. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham shows his frustration during a difficult match in front of the club’s own support [Isabel Infantes/Reuters] Vinicius, who was previously criticised by coach Carlo Ancelotti for a lack of
20 April 2025
Barcelona takes commanding 4-1 lead over Chelsea in Women’s Champions League semifinals
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona recovered from a missed penalty by Alexia Putellas to take a commanding 4-1 lead over Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League semifinals on Sunday. Putellas had her penalty kick saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton in the 12th minute of the first leg, but the Catalan club rallied with a pair of goals by substitute Claudia Pina and one each from Ewa Pajor and Irene Paredes. Sandy Baltimore scored for Chelsea. It was the eighth straight win for Barcelona in the women’s competition. Barcelona and Chelsea are meeting in the last four for the third season in a row. Defending champion Barcelona has advanced each time. Pajor opened the scoring in the 35th and Pina added to the lead in the 70th, not long after entering the match. Baltimore pulled the visitors closer four minutes later, but Paredes gave Barcelona a two-goal lead again in the 82nd. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas, 2nd right, celebrates with teammates Ingrid Syrstad Engen and Patri Guijarro, right, after defeating Chelsea 4-1 in their women’s Champions League semifinals, first leg, soccer match at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, in Sant Joan Despi, outside Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, April 20, 2025. Credit: AP/Bagu Blanco Pina
20 April 2025
Barcelona star could miss 3 weeks with injury
An insight into the potential incoming absence being faced up to by Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has on Sunday been provided. And the news will no doubt mark a major source of concern for all of a Blaugrana persuasion. Frontman Lewandowski was of course dealt a blow on the fitness front yesterday evening. En route to Barcelona’s comeback 4-3 La Liga downing of Celta Vigo, the Pole limped out of proceedings late on, clutching the back of his left leg. As much was confirmed by the Catalans themselves earlier today to have come as a result of a semitendinosus injury in his left hamstring. What was not provided, though, was any kind of detail regarding Lewandowski’s expected spell on the sidelines. If the latest word stemming from the media is anything to go by, though, then Barcelona can expect to be without their first-choice centre-forward for the best part of the next month. As reported by SER, and relaid by journalist Fabrizio Romano, Lewandowski is likely to be out for around three weeks, ruling the former Bayern Munich man out of both the Copa del Rey final, and both legs of the Blaugrana’s Champions League semi-final tie with Inter Milan.
20 April 2025
Leicester relegated from Premier League after loss to Liverpool
Apr 20, 2025, 01:57 PM ET Leicester City have been condemned to an immediate return to the Championship after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed with a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. Editor’s Picks 1 Related It marks the second relegation in three years for Leicester, who earned an immediate return to the top flight last season as winners of the Championship. It has been a struggle from the start this season, though, for the 2015-16 Premier League winners. They failed to win any of their first six games and sacked manager Steve Cooper after 15 games with the team in 16th position. Leicester turned to former Man United assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy to steer the club to safety, but the appointment did nothing to turn around the team’s fortunes. Leicester went into Sunday’s game as the first team in England’s top four divisions to lose eight consecutive home games without scoring a goal. “I thought we played quite well today, moved the ball well and nullified Liverpool — they’re a world-class side,” Leicester’s Conor Coady said after the game. “But we look back on this season and it’s not been anywhere near good enough.” Information from
20 April 2025
Los Leones Aim For League Double Over Los Blancos
Athletic Bilbao will look to secure a domestic double over Real Madrid. (AP Photo) Welcome to the live coverage of Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao, Spanish La Liga 2024-25 match at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, 20 April. The match will kick off in India at 12:30 AM IST on 21 April. Real Madrid will look to bounce back from their UEFA Champions League heartbreak against Arsenal with a victory in the ‘El Viejo Clasico’, while Ernesto Valverde’s men will look to secure a domestic double over Los Blancos in a bid to secure a top-four spot. Follow the live scores and updates from the RMA vs ATH, La Liga match right here. LIVE UPDATES 20 Apr 2025, 11:41:12 pm IST Real Madrid Vs Athletic Bilbao Live Score, La Liga 2024-25: Points Table This is how the La Liga 2024-25 points table looks like before the match: Real Madrid are in second place with 66 points from 31 matches (20 wins, six draws), trailing league-leaders FC Barcelona by six points. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao are fourth with 57 points (15 wins, 12 draws), with six points separating them from third-placed Atletico Madrid, and five points separating them from fifth-placed Villarreal. Meanwhile,
20 April 2025
Barcelona confirm Lewandowski injury for Champions League with Inter
Barcelona confirm Lewandowski injury for Champions League with Inter Barcelona have confirmed that Robert Lewandowski sustained a left thigh injury, so he could well miss both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Inter. The striker limped off clutching the back of his leg during last night’s 4-3 comeback victory over Celta Vigo. Advertisement It immediately seemed to be quite serious and today the Blaugrana released a formal statement confirming the diagnosis. Lewandowski injury diagnosis puts Inter match at risk BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 19: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona goes down with an injury during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 19, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) The tests showed an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left thigh, so this is effectively a hamstring strain. The statement errs on the side of caution, noting that his return to training will depend on how the injury progresses. However, the Spanish media are confident this type of setback requires at least three weeks on the sidelines. Specifically, the Spanish-language version of the statement calls this a ‘lesion’ to the muscle, which would
20 April 2025
Former German football coach Lorant dies at age 76
Then Unterhaching’s coach Werner Lorant gestures during the German 2nd Bundesliga soccer match between Rot-Weiss Essen and SpVgg Unterhaching at the Georg Melches Stadium. Lorant has died at age 76 on Sunday, his family confirmed to dpa after his long-time club 1860 Munich had reported the death. Bernd Thissen/dpa Former German football coach Werner Lorant has died at age 76 on Sunday, his family confirmed to dpa after his long-time club 1860 Munich had reported the death. Lorant died after a lengthy illness in a hospital in the southern German town of Wasserburg am Inn. Advertisement Lorant played at clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt and Schalke while as a coach he is best remembered for his long spell and successful at 1860 Munich from 1992 to 2001. Lorant became coach there when the club was in the third tier and he led them back into the Bundesliga within two years where they stayed until 2004. Lorant led them into the UEFA Cup in 1997 and to fourth place in the Bundesliga in 2000. The 1860 club said it was “in deep mourning”, saying that “Werner Lorant was a coaching legend. He has left a deep mark on 1860 Munich.”
20 April 2025
Official: Barcelona announce Robert Lewandowski injury setback
La Liga giants Barcelona have on Sunday confirmed the nature of the injury suffered by star striker Robert Lewandowski. Frontman Lewandowski of course set alarm bells sounding in Catalunya’s capital on Saturday night. This came after the Pole was forced into a premature departure from Barcelona’s La Liga meeting with Celta Vigo. En route to a last-gasp comeback victory for Hansi Flick’s troops, Lewandowski pulled up late in the action at Montjuïc, before limping from the field of play in evident discomfort. Speaking to the media post-match, Hansi Flick explained that his first-choice striker was set to undergo a round of medical scans on Sunday. And as alluded to above, this afternoon, the results of as much have been revealed. As per a statement across Barcelona’s website and social media platforms: ‘Tests carried out on Sunday have confirmed that first-team player Robert Lewandowski has a left semitendinosus injury. His return will be determined by his progress.’ LATEST NEWS | Tests carried out on Sunday have confirmed that first-team player Robert Lewandowski has a left semitendinosus injury. His return will be determined by his progress. pic.twitter.com/Cj9Vyuim1v — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 20, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN Source link
20 April 2025
Kevin De Bruyne: Departing Man City star ‘surprised’ not to be offered new deal at Etihad | Football News
Departing captain Kevin De Bruyne was “surprised” to be told his Manchester City career was over as he feels he can still perform at the highest level. The Belgium playmaker turns 34 in June but, unlike his mid-30-something rivals at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, he has not been offered the chance to extend his 10-year career at the Etihad. De Bruyne believes City have erred on that front and feels had the club’s season been up to standard – they are in a battle just to secure Champions League football despite the 2-0 win at Everton – he may have been asked to stay. “I have not had any offer the whole year, they just took a decision,” he said. “Obviously, I was a bit surprised but I just have to accept it. Honestly I still think I can perform at this level like I’m showing but I understand clubs have to make decisions. “Maybe if the team didn’t struggle and I came back like I did this year and bedded in like normal then maybe they take another decision.” Image: Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring Man City’s first goal against Crystal Palace De Bruyne said he
20 April 2025
Celtic Move For Premier League Player Ruled Out Despite Links
Celtic have conceded the least number of goals in the Scottish Premiership this season, credit to the defenders and their number one goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel. The Denmark international has kept a total of 24 clean sheets across all competitions in the 24/25 campaign. So it’s safe to say that Schmeichel has been impressive in front of the goal since his arrival. However, the Denmark keeper was sidelined for about six weeks after he picked up a shoulder injury while playing for his nation during the previous international break. Celtic are currently relying on Viljami Sinisalo in goal. But this situation has highlighted the need for an experienced goalkeeper who can step in as a backup to Schmeichel when necessary. Recently, there were even rumours linking goalkeepers with a move to Celtic, with Martin Dubravka emerging as the most likely candidate. But that has now been ruled out. According to Football Insider, Schmeichel’s form for Celtic this season will rule them out of making an approach to sign Dubravka from Newcastle United. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as Dubravka recently signed a contract extension with Newcastle United. Although this is the second year running that Dubravka has seemingly appeared on
17 April 2025
Saudi Arabian GP: Lando Norris says 2025 McLaren car is forcing him to drive in a different way | F1 News
Lando Norris has revealed the McLaren car is forcing him to drive in a “different way” from this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Although Norris leads the Drivers’ Championship by three points from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and eight points from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, he has not been totally satisfied with the car. After his rollercoaster drive to third in Bahrain, the British driver stated he was “nowhere near” his capability compared to last year. “There are things I’m going to try to do differently and learn about. I have a different approach to things in order to perform better,” Norris said on Thursday ahead in Jeddah. “I’m being forced to drive in a different way and a different manner that I’m not used to and that is not normal for me at all. Nothing’s a guarantee. “It’s not like I’m going to go out and things are going to click into place and I’m going to feel wonderful all of a sudden. “But I think I just have a better understanding of things, hopefully that gives me more confidence all together. But I have confidence in us as a team trying to get the most out of the
17 April 2025
HMD Fusion and HMD 3210 arrive in FC Barcelona colors
HMD announced a partnership with FC Barcelona at the beginning of March and now it’s finally ready to deliver the first products to the market. The phone company will launch two devices with refreshed designs — HMD Fusion and HMD 3210, both in the colors of the Catalan football team. The devices were already showcased at MWC back in March, at an event that took place in the FC Barcelona’s club museum. The Fusion will feature players’ signatures engraved on the back panel, which will be visible under UV light. There are also wallpapers and themes available on the phone. The feature phone 3210 is available in two special colors – Blau or Grana (Blue or Scarlet Red in Catalan). It also features exclusive wallpaper with the team slogan “Mes Que Un Club,” and even the iconic game Snake is presented in Blue and Red stripes, just like the team’s jerseys. HMD also launched a giveaway for fans in Europe and the United Kingdom, where one lucky winner will have the chance to get their hands on a brand new HMD Skyline. Each time FC Barcelona scores, participants have the opportunity to win the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2-powered midranger. Prices
23 April 2025
Honor GT Pro launched with overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite and 7,200 mAh battery
Honor added a Pro variant to its gaming-focused GT series. The Honor GT Pro is a top-tier flagship with an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, four 50MP cameras and a massive 7,200mAh battery with 90W charging. It remains to be seen if the device will make its way outside of China, so we can only watch on from a distance for now. Honor GT Pro Honor GT Pro features a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED with FHD+ resolution and a 1-144Hz variable refresh rate. The panel is rated at up to 6,000 nits peak local brightness and features Honor’s Giant Rhino Glass for added durability. GT Pro also gets an embedded ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and an IP68/69 rating. Honor outfitted the GT Pro with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite (Leading Edition) chip, which features an overclocked prime Oryon CPU cores running at 4.47GHz and a GPU that runs at 1.2GHz. That’s the same prime CPU and GPU frequencies as the 8 Elite chip found in Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series. The SoC is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB storage (UFS 4.1). There are four 50MP cameras on the GT Pro with an IMX906 main, 3x
23 April 2025
nubia RedMagic 10 Air review
Introduction 2025 might just be the year of the “thin” or at least thinner smartphone. Samsung already teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, and many rumors point to the iPhone 17 Air becoming a thing as well. In keeping with this trend, RedMagic has unveiled the RedMagic 10 Air. As the name suggests, its primary objective is to be thinner and lighter than its siblings. In this case, it is 10% thinner and lighter than the RedMagic 10 Pro. As you can imagine, this newfound thin profile comes at some expense. Overall, the Air is meant to sit a step below the other two phones in the current RedMagic lineup, as evidenced by last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It still offers ample performance but is not on the same level as the Snapdragon 8 Elite, powering the 10 Pro and 10 Pro+. ZTE nubia RedMagic 10 Air 5G specs at a glance: Body: 164.3×76.6×7.9mm, 205g; Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back; Pressure sensitive zones (520Hz touch-sensing), Aviation aluminum middle frame, IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes). Display: 6.80″ AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1600 nits (peak), 1116x2480px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 400ppi. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB
23 April 2025
One UI 7 begins rollout in India and other regions for 2024 Galaxy models
After a long wait and a false start, One UI 7 (based on Android 15) is finally rolling out in new markets including India. It starts with recent flagship models: Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra, along with Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 (but not the S24 FE). People reporting in the One UI 7 update (image source: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4) You can check out the official timeline for India, with the caveat that it is subject to change if any issues occur during the rollout. Galaxy S24 FE owners will get their update in May, as will Galaxy S23 (including FE) owners. Foldables down to the Z Flip3 and Z Fold3 are all scheduled for a May release too. The update for eligible mid-rangers in the A, M and F series will begin in June. Some models will have to wait until July, however. It’s not just India, by the way. In the Samsung Community forums we have seen reports of One UI 7 from Bangladesh, Nepal and the Middle East as well. Other regions like South Korea and Europe saw the update start, pause and resume in the
23 April 2025
Realme GT7 goes official with Dimensity 9400+ chip and 7,200mAh battery
A couple of months ago, Realme launched the GT7 Pro Racing Edition in China as a more affordable version of the original GT 7 Pro – the 12/256GB models sell for CNY 2,900 and CNY 3,500, respectively. Now there is an even more affordable version available that still offers flagship performance. The Realme GT7 is powered by the latest Dimensity 9400+, which brings improvements to CPU and NPU performance. The chipset is paired with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. This model has a 6.8” 1,280 x 2,800px display that runs at a higher 144Hz refresh rate but is not an LTPO panel. It has a global maximum brightness of 1,800 nits, which is controlled with DC dimming and PWM. It renders 10-bit colors and supports HDR. The battery is huge with 7,200mAh capacity, compared to the 6,500mAh battery of the GT 7 Pro. The energy density is 841Wh/L. It supports 100W Super Flash Charge (wired only). If the battery is dead, you can get to 5% charge in just 1 minute, that’s enough to boot the phone and make a few calls. Fully charged, the battery will last over 17 hours
23 April 2025
Samsung already working on One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S26 series
While Samsung is still rolling out One UI 7 to its fleet of devices, a new report suggests that the brand is already working on One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung is expected to launch One UI 8 later this year, followed by version 8.5, which would replace the usual “.1” update from past years. The team over at SammyPolice discovered One UI 8.5 references in Samsung’s software system code, which suggests that version 8.1 will be skipped. Samsung has not released a “.5” One UI update since One UI 2.5 back in 2020. While it’s still in the realm of speculations, Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy S26 series with One UI 8.5. On the other hand, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 which are rumored to launch between July and August are expected to bring One UI 8.0 based on Android 16. According to the new report, One UI 8.5 could launch as a major overhaul with an updated visual identity and overhauled AI features. Tipster Ice Universe chimed in with speculation that Samsung is trying to align its One UI release with Google’s Android releases. This means One UI 8.0 launching
23 April 2025
Mobile Phone and Smart Phone Market Anticipated to Grow
Mobile Phone and Smart Phone Market Overview of the Mobile Phone and Smartphone Market The mobile phone and smartphone market has seen exponential growth in recent years, driven by technological advancements, increased internet penetration, and the widespread adoption of smartphones across both developed and emerging regions. Mobile phones traditionally focused on basic communication functions such as text messaging, voice calls, and media playback. However, the advent of smartphones has redefined the landscape. Smartphones, equipped with advanced features such as high-speed internet, app ecosystems, multimedia capabilities, GPS navigation, and mobile payment solutions, have revolutionized how people interact with technology. In terms of global market statistics, the smartphone industry has experienced significant expansion, particularly in emerging markets. With the introduction of affordable smartphones and the increasing availability of high-speed mobile networks like 4G and 5G, regions such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa have witnessed a sharp rise in adoption. These areas, particularly countries like China and India, have become the epicenter of smartphone growth. Despite this global expansion, the developed markets, where device penetration exceeds one per person, remain competitive with high adoption rates, albeit slower growth. Get a Sample PDF Brochure of the Report (Use Corporate Email ID for a
23 April 2025
Max now offers Extra Member to your plan, but it will cost you
HBO’s streaming platform Max is now enforcing a crackdown on password sharing. You can choose to add an “Extra Member” to your subscription for an extra $7.99 per month. This option is available exclusively for family members who live outside the same household; those living together are currently exempt from this fee. The bundles that Max currently offers in the United States include Basic with Ads for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, Standard with Full HD resolution for $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year, and Premium with 4K video and Dolby Atmos audio for $20.99 per month or $209.99 per year. The Extra Member Add-On feature is only available to subscribers of the three plans mentioned. It is not available to paying customers with a bundle that includes Disney+ and Hulu or for those who have a membership through a third-party service, such as an app store, phone carrier, or internet and TV provider. The additional member must be at least 18 years old and residing in the United States. They will have their own account, password, profile, history, and all the controls available to any user. However, their access to Max will terminate if the original
23 April 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is on the way along with the S11 and S11 Ultra
Earlier today we told you that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 FE might use the Exynos 2400e chipset, according to a code leak from the same source that has brought reliable information about unreleased Samsung devices in the past. Now the same source wants to talk tablets. Apparently, Samsung is working on the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, which will slot in its portfolio below the Tab S10 FE family. The Lite is using the Exynos 1380 SoC and will come in Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi plus cellular variants. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Next up, the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra are also in development, which is interesting since there was no S10 but there was an S10+. Apparently the Korean company wants to change things up again. Both the S11 and the S11 Ultra will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 SoC. Unfortunately, no other details are currently known about any of these tablets – not when they should be launching, not their specs, not any images, you get the idea. We’ll definitely let you know when we find out more, though. Source Source link
23 April 2025
Google’s Fi Wireless celebrates 10 years with a new affordable plan and a Pixel 9 Pro deal
Google’s carrier, which is now called Google Fi Wireless, has turned ten years old, believe it or not. To celebrate the occasion, it’s launched a new affordable plan. It’s called Unlimited Essentials and is $35 per month for one line. It gives you unlimited calls, texts, and data, but high-speed data is capped at 30GB per month. The other two plans have also been slightly revamped. Unlimited Standard (previously called Simply Unlimited) is $50 per month and gives you 50GB of high-speed data (up from 35GB), as well as 25GB of high-speed tethering (up from 5GB). It also continues to offer coverage in Canada and Mexico. Finally, Unlimited Premium (formerly Unlimited Plus) is $65 per month and has 100GB of high-speed data (up from 50GB), and 50GB of high-speed tethering. This also includes data in 200+ destinations, six months of YouTube Premium for free, 100GB of Google One storage, and “connectivity for tablets and laptops at no extra cost”. Speaking of things you get for free, there’s also advanced spam call blocking, VPN by Google, and “full connectivity for select smartwatches”. Google Fi Wireless has also launched data-only eSIMs for your tablets. 5G data roaming is now live in 92
23 April 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE’s chipset leaks and you might not like it
Samsung released the Galaxy S24 FE in October of last year, and so we’re probably still a few months away from the launch of its successor. Still, we may now have an idea of what chipset the Galaxy S25 FE will employ, and it’s one you may not like. According to a new leak, the S25 FE will go with Samsung’s own Exynos 2400e SoC. If that sounds familiar, it’s because the S24 FE has the same chipset at the helm. So if there are going to be any upgrades this year, they definitely won’t be in this area. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Of course, this is just an unconfirmed rumor at this point, let’s not forget. For what it’s worth, the same source has reliably revealed the existence of the now-official Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro and their chipsets. The much-leaked Galaxy Z Flip FE (or Z Flip7 FE) has also been rumored multiple times to employ this same Exynos 2400e, so it seems to be the chip of choice for Samsung’s “FE” phones this year, for better or worse. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Source Source link
23 April 2025
Huawei Enjoy 80 launched with big battery and budget pricing
Huawei took the wraps off its latest budget-friendly Enjoy phone in China today. The Enjoy 80 features a 6,620mAh battery, a 6.67-inch LCD, and affordable pricing. Huawei Enjoy 80 The device is built around a 6.67-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is rated at 1,000 nits peak brightness and features Always-on Display functionality despite not being an OLED. The main highlight is the massive 6,620mAh battery which supports 40W wired charging. Huawei also added a programmable Enjoy X Key on the left-hand side and IP64 dust and water resistance. The official spec sheet does not reveal the phone’s chipset, though we do get confirmation that it supports 4G connectivity. According to most recent rumors, Enjoy 80 is rocking the tried and tested Kirin 710A – a 14 nm chip from 2018. The phone is equipped with 8GB RAM as standard and up to 512GB storage There’s a 50MP main cam with f/1.8 aperture around the back alongside an auxiliary lens, while the front features an 8MP selfie shooter. The software side is covered by HarmonyOS 4.0. Huawei Enjoy 80 colors Huawei Enjoy 80 comes in Sky Blue, Sky White, Golden
23 April 2025
Redmi Turbo 4 Pro runs Geekbench, has some specs confirmed
The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro has been leaking a lot lately, and it will be finally fully unveiled on April 24. Ahead of that, it looks like someone in possession of a prototype has decided to run Geekbench on it. This has confirmed the use of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and the prototype in question has 16GB of RAM. It runs Android 15, as the phone should from day one, naturally with Xiaomi’s HyperOS on top. Those are all the details confirmed by the benchmark, but through previous leaks we know that the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro has a 6.83-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with 1280×2800 resolution, up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, a 50 MP main camera with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 7,550 mAh battery with support for 90W wired charging. The phone measures 163.1 x 77.93 x 7.98 mm and weighs 219g. It will be available in white, black, and green. Thanks for the tip, Anvin! Source link
22 April 2025
Google Messages update finally adds an important safety tool – and teases a feature I’m surprised the app doesn’t have already
Google Messages beta finally adds Sensitive Content Warnings for some Live Location was also teased by in-app code There’s no word on when the features will roll out to everyone Google Messages looks set to receive a couple of new tools to make the service more useful and safer to use. And we’re excited to try out both once they’ve rolled out. The first is that Google appears set to add live location sharing to its app. That’s according to Android Authority’s recent APK teardown. You can currently share your location with another person through Google Maps, but it sends the information as a static Google Maps pin. If you move, you’ll need to send your location again, which can make meeting up while you’re out and about a challenge. You may like Is live location sharing incoming? (Image credit: Google) That looks set to change however, as in the latest beta code a single string referencing “live_location_sharing_shortcut” was discovered. For now the feature isn’t live, but the string suggests that Google is probably experimenting with live location sharing behind the scenes and could be preparing to release the feature in a future beta. As always, there’s a chance Google
22 April 2025
Motorola Razr 60 promo materials leak before Thursday’s official reveal
Motorola will launch the Razr 60 series on Thursday (April 24), but there’s always time for one last leak or two. Here are some official renders of the vanilla Motorola Razr 60, courtesy of Evan Blass. Motorola Razr 60 in Pantone Gibraltar Sea We’ve seen this model on TENAA (also the Ultra). Based on that leak, the phone will have a square 3.6” OLED cover display and a 6.9” inner display (despite rumors of a smaller inner panel). Last month, we saw 360° spin views of the Razr 60, which allegedly showed three colorways: Pantone Gibraltar Sea, Pantone Lightest Sky and Spring Bud. The blue, sorry, sea-colored model seen above has a “nylon-inspired” texture. Lightest Sky (cream white) has an acetate finish. There’s no info for the Spring Bud (green) one. You can see the Spring Bud model in the images below: Motorola Razr 60 A previous leak has more Moto Razr 60 images as well as Razr 60 Ultra images, if you want to have a closer look and can’t wait two more days. Also, some promo materials showing the Ultra leaked a few weeks ago. Speaking of the Motorola
22 April 2025
Google Pixel 9a in for review
The Pixel a is often the most popular member of a lineup and for good reason. A phone with just enough flagship features for a midrange price – what’s not to like. The latest unit, the Pixel 9a, is stick close to the rest of the Pixel 9 series, while compared to its predecessor it has a new design, the Tensor G4 SoC, and a new, bigger battery. Let’s unbox it! The Pixel 9a ships in an environmentally-conscious box with a SIM eject tool and a USB-C cable. The phone supports a 23W charger, though Google currently doesn’t offer such a charger (we only have a 45W at our local store, and there’s a 30W in some locations). Last year’s Pixel 8a was a fan-favorite too. It had a likable compact form factor with curvy edges and rounded corners all around. This year’s Pixel 9a follows the new design order and is flatter on the front, back, and sides. The phone is just as premium-feeling, it’s just flat. On a positive note, Google has upped its water protection to IP68, allowing even deeper submersion. The display is now brighter, too! Its bezels are just as chunky as before, however. Combined
22 April 2025
‘Our aim is to revolutionize the electronics industry from the inside out’: Fairphone’s Impact chief on offering a more sustainable smartphone experience
Dutch electronics company Fairphone has released a new report focused on the sustainability and social justice issues facing the smartphone industry, and the steps the company is taking to address them. Titled “Fairphone’s Impact 2024”, the report looks at the full breadth of the smartphone supply chain – from the mining of raw materials to the replacing of worn-out components – in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and offer users a more confidently ethical choice. It’s no coincidence that the report lands on Earth Day 2025, which also marks the start of TechRadar’s Sustainability Week (so expect to see plenty of eco-focused features, interviews, and how-tos over the next few days). You may like The report is full of stats that are sure to surprise readers, albeit not for the cheeriest of reasons: the opening pages, for instance, mention that up to 80% of a phone’s carbon emissions come from its production, with only 22% of all e-waste properly recycled. The picture isn’t much more colorful for the audio market, which Fairphone recently entered with its Fairbuds wireless earbuds. However, the report is (perhaps unsurprisingly) keen to emphasize Fairphone’s efforts in improving those figures: the company has cut its
22 April 2025
Samsung Galaxy M36 runs Geekbench with a surprising chipset
Samsung is working on the Galaxy M36, and the phone was just spotted in the Geekbench online database since a prototype ran the benchmark. As usual, this means we get an idea of what to expect from it in terms of SoC, RAM, and the Android version it will be launching with. The Galaxy M36 that ran Geekbench has the model number SM-M366B, meaning it’s the global version. It’s powered by the Exynos 1380 SoC, which in that specific prototype was paired with 6GB of RAM. The handset will run Android 15 from day one, with One UI 7 on top. Unfortunately, no other specs of the M36 have been outed yet. Last year, the Galaxy M35 was almost identical to the Galaxy A35, but the M35 had a bigger 6,000 mAh battery and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Something similar may happen this year, but the already available A36 uses the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, so that will be one more difference between the two. If they are otherwise the same, then expect the M36 to come with a 6.7-inch 1080×2340 Super AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,900-nit peak brightness, up to 12GB of RAM, 128/256GB
22 April 2025
vivo T4 announced with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 7,300mAh battery
The vivo T4 made its debut in India today as the newest entry in the brand’s T-series. It brings a massive 7,300mAh battery with 90W charging, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset and up to 12GB RAM. With its 7,300mAh cell, the vivo T4 is one of the best-equipped phones in its class. It comes in at 7.89mm thick and weighs 199 grams. The battery features third-generation silicon-carbon anode technology and supports bypass charging. Like the vivo Y300 Pro+ and iQOO Z10, vivo T4 supports reverse OTG charging capabilities with charging speeds of up to 7.5W. The phone is IP65 dust and water resistant as well as MIL-STD-810H compliant. You get a 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel is rated at 5,000 nits local peak brightness, and it features a 32MP front-facing camera and an optical under-display fingerprint scanner. The back houses a 50 MP main cam (IMX882) and a 2MP depth sensor. The software side is covered by Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15 with a guaranteed 2 Android OS updates and 3 years of security updates. vivo T4 comes in Emerald Blaze and Phantom Grey colors. Pricing starts at
22 April 2025
Insta360 X5 camera unveiled with large 1/1.28″ sensors, bigger battery and replaceable lenses
Last year, Insta360 unveiled its first 8K 360° camera, the X4. Its successor, the Insta360 X5, brings larger image sensors, an AI-powered low-light mode, better water resistance and a larger battery. An important change this generation makes the lenses replaceable, so a scratched lens is now a $30 fix you can do at home. The X5 features 1/1.28” sensors, which are 144% larger than the 1/2” sensors of the X3 and X4. This allows them to capture more light. PureVideo is AI-based noise reduction and dynamic range optimization for low-light shooting. Also, Active HDR now works up to 5.7K 60fps. The new camera uses a Triple AI Chip system consisting of one 5nm AI Chip and two Pro Imaging chips. In total, it has 140% more computing power than the previous model. The video recording modes are mostly the same as on the X4. The top mode is 8K at 30fps with 60fps available at 5.7K resolution. One improvement is that you can get 120fps at 4K resolution (up from 100fps on the X4). PureVideo works up to 8K at 30fps and 5.7K also at 30fps (not 60fps). For those that just want a quick clip to post on social
22 April 2025
Honor GT Pro full specs leak ahead of tomorrow’s unveiling
Honor is all about GT these days. The brand has already announced the X60 GT, and tomorrow it will finally fully unveil the Honor GT Pro, which will complement the already available Honor GT in the company’s roster. Ahead of its unveiling, today the Honor GT Pro’s full specs have been leaked. It will allegedly come with a 6.78-inch flat LTPO OLED screen with “1.5K” resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, and 6,000-nit peak brightness, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra memory, up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, and a 7,200 mAh battery with support for 90W wired charging. It has a 50 MP main camera with OIS, using Sony’s IMX906 sensor, a 50 MP telephoto camera using Sony’s IMX856, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, IP68 and IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance, “super large symmetrical speakers”, dual-band GPS, and an X-axis vibration motor. It’s 8.58mm thin and weighs 212g, and will be offered in black, white, and gold. As it will be launching in China tomorrow, it’s unclear whether it will ever be offered elsewhere, but we’ll keep you posted. Source 1 (in Chinese) | Source 2 (in Chinese) | Via Source link
22 April 2025
Oppo K12s unveiled with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC and 7,000 mAh battery
Oppo launched the K12 in China last April, and a year later, the brand introduced the ‘s’ model. However, the Oppo K12s isn’t an entirely new smartphone. It’s a version of the Oppo K13 introduced in India yesterday, but with NFC, more memory configurations, and an extra color option. Oppo K13 • Oppo K12s The Oppo K12s comes with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, a 6.67″ 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen, and a 7,000 mAh battery with 80W charging support. The smartphone runs Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box, but it remains to be seen if it will get the same software support as the K13, which is two years of OS upgrades and three years of security updates. The Oppo K12s sports a 50MP camera on the rear, joined by a 2MP monochrome unit. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 16MP camera on the front. Other highlights include an in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and an IP65 rating. The Oppo K12s comes in black, purple, and white colors with four memory options – 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, and 12GB/512GB priced at CNY1,199 ($165/€140/INR14,000), CNY1,399 ($190/€165/INR16,345), CNY1,599 ($220/€190/INR18,680), and CNY1,799 ($245/€215/INR21,015), respectively.
22 April 2025
Should smartphones be banned in schools? Join The Independent Debate
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A growing chorus of voices – from teachers and parents to politicians and tech experts – is calling for action over children’s access to smartphones. At the heart of the debate is a simple but divisive question: should mobile phones be completely banned in schools, or even entirely for children under a certain age? Supporters of a full ban argue that smartphones are fueling distraction, anxiety, bullying, and even violence. One Independent reader, 49niner, emphasised the need for regulation: “We need far better regulation of the internet at all levels, and especially for under 18s. The opportunity for bad actors to peddle poisonous, often dangerous misinformation online is legion.” But critics warn that bans alone don’t address the root causes of digital harm. Another reader – and former teacher – CScarlett pointed out that “misogyny, misinformation and bullying existed long before smartphones,” and argued children need engaging lessons, better support at home, and safe, educational spaces online. With strong arguments on both sides and nearly all secondary school students using
22 April 2025
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Flying Taxi is coming ..
As the world grapples with the challenges of worsening traffic congestion and the need for more sustainable transportation solutions, a new era of urban air mobility is on the horizon. At the forefront of this revolution is Hyundai, the global automotive giant, which has unveiled its ambitious plans for an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that could transform the way we move through our cities. In recent years, many manufacturers have been preparing flying taxis, which may become the next important development direction of travel vehicles. So nowadays, in major exhibitions, you can always see some of these products. Hyundai released a prototype of the SA-1 aircraft , in CES 2020, built with Uber in the pavilion. It has a huge propeller that can seat a total of four passengers, which is quite pompous in terms of styling (at least on the ground). This year’s CES, Hyundai unveiled a new “flying car” concept called the S-A2. This is a continuation of the S-A1 concept that debuted at CES 2020, and its purpose is roughly the same, which is to carry out short-distance point-to-point transportation within the city, which is the concept of air taxis. The S-A2 has a cruising speed
3 April 2024
Right swipe on healthy eating: 6 smart food pairs you need to have on your plate now | Health
Apr 23, 2025 11:35 AM IST Make your fitness game stronger by pairing these foods. Here are 6 food pairs you need to know. Good things come in twos, whether it’s instant noodles at a hill station or popcorn and movies. Similarly, when it comes to healthy eating, you can enjoy power duos as well. Certain foods, whether fruits or veggies, when combined with the right counterparts, become nutritionally more powerful. Like a nutritional powerhouse, these combinations of everyday foods help strengthen each other’s benefits. Honey and yoghurt are a good combination.(Shutterstock) Dr Karan Rajan and health influencer Cory Rodriguez took to Instagram to share 4 powerful food combos that you can’t miss. These are the combinations they shared: 1. Raspberries + Dark Chocolate The anthocyanins in the raspberries can synergise with the flavanols in the chocolate creating an antioxidant powerhouse snack. 2. Tomatoes + Avocados The monounsaturated fats from the avocado help to boost the absorption of the fat-soluble antioxidant lycopene from the tomatoes. 3. Honey + Greek yoghurt The prebiotics in the honey help the probiotics in the yoghurt to survive longer in the gut. 4. Beans + Rice The fibre and protein in the beans can help
23 April 2025
2025散水餅｜20間平靚正特色散水餅推介 獨立包裝／即日急單／免費送貨 | U Food
2025高質散水餅平靚正推介｜香港20間散水餅推薦！即將辭職想買平靚正又不失禮的散水餅？這次就為各位打工仔推薦多款特色散水餅，包括布丁燒、麻糬曲奇及牛角包窩夫等平價散水餅之選，還可以客製化搞笑字句送給同事、上司，好吃好看又有心思；而且還有獨立包裝散水餅選擇，部份更設即日急單送貨服務，Last Day之前不妨參考香港散水餅推介，包括本地烘焙小店、散水餅網店、連鎖餅店散水餅等。 2025香港散水餅推介 平靚正又有心思 香港散水餅推介 1. BEANS x 終極暗黑版散水餅 搞笑創意之選 人氣咖啡店「BEANS 荳子」（@beans_cafe_hk）繼與本地插畫家謝曬皮推出散水餅Cupcake後，現聯乘本地插畫家ANGRYANGRY推出「終極暗黑版散水餅」，這款散水餅禮盒有12份精緻甜品，包括香甜芒果慕斯、經典提拉米蘇、紅豆抹茶慕絲、士多啤梨吉士蛋糕等多款口味。 每杯散水餅甜品都附有獨特的「職場地獄同事牌仔」，增添了一份趣味與話題性，絕對可以搏得同事一笑。客人亦可選擇在下單時備註「不用插牌」。 作為散水餅推薦之選，荳子BEANS散水餅一直是平價散水餅選擇，好味道又有創意，絕對會留下美好印象！ BEANS x ANGRYANGRY 終極暗黑版散水餅 價錢：自取價 $333／送貨價 $418 (訂購兩盒或以上9折) WhatsApp查詢：5223 0146 IG專頁：@beans_cafe_hk BEANS網店： 自取地址： 德福Beans: 九龍灣偉業街33號德福廣場1期P39A號舖 沙田Beans：沙田鄉事會路138號新城市中央廣場5樓503號舖 青衣Beans：青衣青敬路33號青衣城2期2樓222號舖 大埔Beans：大埔安邦路9號大埔超級城D區地下670A-671A號舖 屯門Beans：屯門屯順街1號屯門市廣場一期UG層UG42號舖 馬鞍山Beans：馬鞍山西沙路608號馬鞍山廣場3樓337號舖 將軍澳Beans：將軍澳賢街9號PopCorn商場1樓F95號舖 東港城Beans：將軍澳重華路8號東港城1樓105號舖 葵芳Beans：葵芳興芳路223號新都會廣場1樓135號舖 餅房：葵涌打磚坪街68號和豐工業中心地下 *訂單須於最少3個工作天上午9:30前訂購 *為響應環保，無法提供散水餅獨立包裝及不主動提供一次性餐具 *送貨至各個港鐵站*或鄰近區域-距離港鐵站10分鐘以內路程的地點 香港散水餅推介 2. 香港茶鄉 客製化散水餅禮物 散水花茶/蝴蝶酥/曲奇 香港茶鄉（@tea.village2）的散水餅極具創意，超過25款港式潮語和港產電影對白融入散水包裝設計，每一款都充滿了香港本土特色與搞笑元素，例如「走先啦，係咁先啦！」等字句。 香港茶鄉提供獨立包裝散水餅組合，養生花果茶可搭配多款口味小食，包括蝴蝶酥、曲奇、鳥結糖、花生酥等，客戶可以自由選擇混合散水餅款式下單；散水餅及禮物還可以加入客製化元素，如獨一無二的感謝及打氣字句、下款以及聯絡方法等，是一份滿載心意和創意的散水禮物，深受Office同事們喜愛！ 香港茶鄉的散水餅價格親民，每件由$16起，並提供首次下單優惠。 香港茶鄉 禮物專門店 養生花果茶配蝴蝶酥 價錢：$16起/件（價錢視乎禮物配搭） WhatsApp查詢：5248 3589 IG專頁：@tea.village2 香港茶鄉網店： 自取地址：新界葵興葵涌工業街17號美安工業大廈11樓A室（葵興地鐵站 E出口，步行5-8分鐘) *獨立包裝、可口味混款下單 *最快可以即訂即日送貨 *設門市及送貨服務（滿$300 全港免運費） *不設最低消費 香港散水餅推介 3. 呦呦鹿鳴布丁燒 獨立包裝散水甜品 想要更特別的散水甜品？不妨考慮葵廣地區必食名物「呦呦鹿鳴布丁燒」（@deerliciouspudding），日均銷量高達800個！「呦呦鹿鳴布丁燒」由一對夫婦創立，他們專程去台灣學藝後回港開店，主打創意十足的布丁燒。這款布丁燒由焦糖、雞蛋布丁和芝士蛋糕三層組成，口味包括咖啡、雲呢嗱、朱古力、抹茶等，尤其是開心果口味，更是不容錯過的特色選擇！ 熱門布丁燒推介包括：椰爺布丁燒（新鮮椰青）、回魂布丁燒（咖啡口味）、抹茶布丁燒（抹茶控必試）、雲呢拿布丁燒及忘憂鍋布丁燒（朱古力）。每份布丁燒售價大約$38，作為散水餅價格合理。 散水餅版本的布丁燒印有盞鬼字眼，如「後會有期」、「老闆萬歲」、「BYE BYE你條尾」等，充滿趣味；客戶還可以自訂布丁燒上的字句或圖案，使每份散水餅都獨一無二～ 呦呦鹿鳴布丁燒 布丁燒散水餅 價錢：$38/杯 IG專頁：@deerliciouspudding WhatsApp查詢及訂購：9176 7426 門市地址： 總店：葵芳葵富路7-11號葵涌廣場3樓Top世界3069-T5-T6號舖 分店：旺角彌敦道700號T.O.P This is Our Place MTR樓Kiosk K01-02 分店：尖沙咀港鐵尖東站ETS 14號舖（尖東 J 出口，華御結對面） *優惠：滿30件即享九龍、葵青荃、沙田免運費 *散水餅指定印章一個味道最少10個 *支持散水餅現貨急單（指定印章須提早預訂） *每份布丁燒散水餅獨立包裝，方便派送 香港散水餅推介 4. Little Surprise 慕絲蛋糕、撻、卷蛋 手工製法式甜品 「Little Surprise」（@little.surprise_hk）主打全人手製作法式甜品，共有8款慕絲蛋糕（綠茶、朱古力、咖啡味等）、8款撻（蛋白檸檬、朱古力、芝麻味等）、11款卷蛋等甜點選擇，包括花生芝士撻、黑糖珍珠卷蛋、柚子芝士慕絲、朱古力布朗尼迷你蛋糕、泰式奶茶牛角包等，每款都十分足料，另有泡芙及芝士蛋糕可以預訂。 Little Surprise 法式甜品散水餅 價錢：慕絲蛋糕 $27起、撻 $28起、迷你蛋糕 $40、泡芙 $20、牛角包 $26、卷蛋（每條可切9件）$92 WhatsApp查詢：5531 0947 IG專頁：@little.surprise_hk Little Surprise網店： 自取地址：荃灣德士古道大廈B座5樓07室F房 *需提前7日訂購 *最低消費$250 *葵興站取貨免運費 香港散水餅推介 5. Chill Time 非油炸可愛冬甩 配花茶散水禮物 「Chill Time」（@chill.time.hk）製作的冬甩造型可愛，每件直徑約7cm，共6款口味，如朱古力三重奏、宇治金樹、白朱古力胖友；冬甩非油炸，較健康，食之前叮10-15秒口味更佳。冬甩散水餅設盒裝及獨立包裝，方便派送。 另有冬甩花茶連小匙羹禮盒，可配搭不同口味花茶，做散水禮物一流！ Chill Time 冬甩散水餅 價錢：冬甩花茶禮盒$35 IG專頁：@chill.time.hk WhatsApp查詢及訂購：5336 7422 香港散水餅推介 6. Pâtisserie Jane 手工撻、流心曲奇 人氣甜品店Pâtisserie Jane（@patisseriejane）主打色彩繽紛的精緻手工撻和美式流心曲奇，甜點以上乘食材炮製，賣相精緻，適合選購用於散水餅、升職餅等。Patisserie Jane 招牌手工撻超過20款口味選擇，包括三重開心果撻、鐵觀音麻糬朱古力撻、伯爵蘋果撻、烏龍柚子撻、檸檬蛋白霜撻、Tiramisu提拉米蘇撻，層次豐富且打卡一流。至於美式曲奇有流心及軟心款，有S’more棉花糖曲奇、花生焦糖流心曲奇、伯爵茶開心果麻糬夾心曲奇等選擇。 手工撻和曲奇等甜點除了單賣外亦可以禮盒形式訂購，最平約$22/件，性價比高，當做散水餅送禮更為得體。 Patisserie Jane 麻糬曲奇散水餅 價錢： 標準撻 $32/件；迷你撻 $22/件；標準手工撻禮盒 $380/一盒12件；迷你手工撻禮盒 $260/一盒12件 流心曲奇 $30/件；軟心曲奇 $25；特選紐約流心曲奇禮盒 $180/6件；特選紐約軟心曲奇禮盒 $150/6件 WhatsApp查詢：9538 8021 IG專頁：@patisseriejane Patisserie Jane網店： 門市地址：觀塘成業街19-21號成業工業大廈6樓607室 *設觀塘門市自取和送貨服務 *凡購物滿 $1,500（折實後），即可享免費送貨服務 香港散水餅推介 7. Manitaste 雪花酥 多款口味精心製作 「Manitaste」（@manitaste.m）的雪花酥使用北海道四葉脫脂奶粉製作，富有濃郁奶味。口味方面，無論是傳統的紅棗楓糖碧根果，還是新派的朱古力都有，每一款雪花酥散水餅都是精心製作，足料又美味。 其中，士多啤梨開心果雪花酥採用高品質A.O.P牛油及香滑的棉花糖製作，並巧妙地融合了健康美味的開心果和士多啤梨乾，口感層次豐富，結合了煙韌、鬆脆、奶香、甜酸等多種風味，令人一試難忘。另一款不可錯過的口味是小山園若竹抹茶紅莓杏仁雪花酥。這款雪花酥選用了高品質的小山園抹茶粉，配上紅莓和杏仁，不僅增加了層次感，同時也讓每一口都充滿了抹茶的回甘味、脆餅的口感和紅莓的酸甜滋味。 Manitaste 雪花酥散水餅 價錢：$78起/10件 IG專頁：@manitaste.m Manitaste網店： *Manitaste雪花酥堅持無防腐劑、無添加劑，每日新鮮即做，15日內盡快享用 香港散水餅推介 8. Purupuru.Pastry 瑪德蓮散水禮盒 「Puru Puru」（@purupuru.pastry）的瑪德蓮鬆軟綿密，有數款口味可供選擇，包括香草、檸檬、伯爵茶、朱古力和抹茶；另外亦有配搭自家製果醬及奶醬的禮盒裝散水餅，非常精緻。 此外，「Puru Puru」還提供迷你版瑪德蓮散水禮盒裝，尺寸更小巧（4.5cm），與普通尺寸（8.5cm）相比更適合作為精緻散水餅小禮物。 Purupuru.Pastry 瑪德蓮散水餅 價錢：迷你版瑪德蓮散水禮盒裝一盒16粒 $88（另有散件及獨立包裝） IG專頁：@purupuru.pastry Puru Puru網店： 自取地址：屯門海榮路9號萬能閣
22 April 2025
15 easy breakfast ideas for even the busiest mornings
1 Vegan berry smoothie 2 Breakfast Burrito Burritos make a great on-the-go breakfast, and this veggie version is full of punchy flavours to wake you up. Recipe: Breakfast Burrito Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 3 Cinnamon cruffins A super easy cheat version of this famous layered pastry – a croissant and muffin hybrid. Make these ahead (they keep well for 3 days), and you’ll have a delicious on-the-go treat. Recipe: Cinnamon cruffins 4 Rainbow breakfast smoothies Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 5 Healthy breakfast bars Good Housekeeping These bars are full of nuts and seeds so are a great way of boosting your intake of iron, zinc, magnesium and fibre. Make these over the weekend and you’ll have tasty breakfasts for the whole week. Recipe: Healthy breakfast bar recipe 6 Green egg omelette Whizzing spinach with the eggs creates a bright green omelette that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Recipe: Green egg omelette Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 7 Savoury porridge We’ve used amaranth which is an ancient grain, combined with oats for a hearty texture. Recipe: Savoury porridge 8 Turkish poached eggs This recipe is quicker to whip up than you’d think! The bright spiced butter gives this
22 April 2025
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Hong Kong & Macau 2025 — Through the Eyes of the Chefs
The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony is more than a celebration — it’s a meaningful tribute to the chefs and restaurant teams whose dedication and creativity have shaped unforgettable dining experiences and continued to drive the industry forward. At this year’s MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Hong Kong & Macau on March 13, we handed disposable cameras to the chefs, inviting them to capture the evening from their own perspective. What resulted is a touching, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the event — a flashback seen through the lens of those who bring each dining experience to life. RELATED: The Full List of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025 Chef Alain Ducasse of two-MICHELIN-star Alain Ducasse at Morpheus in Macau captures the highlights during the star-studded event. (Photo by Mauro Colagreco of Plaisance by Mauro Colagreco, which was newly awarded one MICHELIN star in the 2025 selection) Chef Richard Ekkebus embraces chef de cuisine Terry Ho as Amber is awarded three MICHELIN stars. (Photo by Ricardo Chaneton of one-MICHELIN star restaurant MONO) Awarded chefs on stage waiting for a group photo. (Photo by Shinya Goshima of one-MICHELIN-star Godenya) The premium cocktail reception following the ceremony. (Photo by Alain Ducasse) Chef Ricardo Chaneton of one-MICHELIN star
22 April 2025
22 April 2025
Soaked chia seeds for 2 weeks: Why this doctor recommends eating chia seeds daily
Chia seeds are one of the superfoods Indians got introduced to recently. Since then, there’s no looking back. They are versatile tiny seeds with a powerful nutrient profile. So much so that they have the power to transform your health even if you eat soaked chia seeds for 2 weeks. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, recently shared on social media that consuming a tablespoon of chia seeds daily can be the best thing to do for your health. In a reel uploaded on his personal handle, Dr. Sethi explains how chia seeds can help reset gut health, prompting an investigation into the effects of a two-week chia seed regimen on metabolism. Here are several benefits of incorporating soaked chia seeds for 2 weeks: Provides fibre The tiny, nutrient-rich seeds can improve digestion due to their high fiber content, helping regulate bowel movements for those struggling with constipation, though adequate water intake is necessary to prevent bloating. High fibre in food helps in better movement of stools and prevent constipation. Poll Do you believe that consuming chia seeds can significantly improve gut health? Keeps you energetic Soaked chia seeds provide sustained energy throughout the day through their combination of protein, healthy
22 April 2025
22 April 2025
The Bedford food courses helping families cook from scratch
Alex Pope BBC News, Bedfordshire BBC Vince and Lettie joined the six-week Kinder Kitchen course run by Food Etc for children aged three to four to learn simple healthy recipes A popular community cookery group says making meals from scratch can be “extremely tasty, really healthy and for not a lot of money”. Bedford-based not-for-profit organisation Food Etc, started with one volunteer in 2019 and now has 32. It has worked with 20 schools and currently has 15 projects on the go across Bedfordshire. Charmain Lines, a volunteer, said cooking was “far easier” than most people thought – but it was about changing mindsets. Vince, 38, who attended its Kinder Kitchen class in Shortstown, near Bedford with Letti, three, said: “It’s nice to know you can save money and make big meals for lunch and dinner.” “I’ve enjoyed giving her food that we wouldn’t normally give her,” he added. “I think because she was involved in the process of making everything she defiantly enjoyed it more than if we just stuck it in front of her.” Alex Pope/BBC Charmain Lines said volunteering for Food Etc was “rewarding, satisfying and fun” “People tend to think cooking at home is rather complicated
22 April 2025
22 April 2025
豐盛端午糭 全新素食口味矚目登場 – 新浪香港
端午佳節將至，鴻福堂延續傳統美味，推出多款端午糭。一如以往，深受歡迎的五穀豚肉糭將使用多種健康穀物混合煙韌的黑白糯米中，配上頂級豚肉及鹹蛋黃，為顧客帶來獨特口感。傳統原隻鮑魚瑤柱豚肉裹蒸糭嚴選原隻鮑魚、原粒瑤柱等矜貴食材，成就非凡口感。另外，原粒瑤柱金腿香菇上海糭、黑松露金腿瑤柱冬菇豚肉糭均以香濃的金華火腿入饌，風味十足。陳皮豆沙蓮子百合梘水糭更選用了低糖配方。每款糭子以優質食材精心製作，是送禮自用的理想之選。 「牛肝菌姬松茸素糭」 今年特別推出全新素食選擇「牛肝菌姬松茸素糭」，配以營養豐富的姬松茸，加入冬菇、蓮子，不但口感豐富，更能增強抵抗力。此新口味不僅照顧素食者需求，更為追求健康的顧客帶來新選擇。嚴選營養豐富的姬松茸配以牛肝菌，兩者的完美結合不僅突顯出獨特的菌香，更為健康加分。每顆糭子都以優質的冬菇和蓮子入饌，豐富了口感層次。姬松茸更有抗氧化、增強免疫力的功效，增添滿滿的養生價值。 這款糭採用純素配方，適合奶蛋素食者享用。 「矜貴之選」原隻鮑魚瑤柱豚肉裹蒸糭 嚴選原隻鮑魚、原粒瑤柱等矜貴食材，配上頂級豚肉及原隻鹹蛋黃，味道香濃，份量十足，是送禮自用佳品。 「風味之選」原粒瑤柱金腿香菇上海糭 原粒瑤柱及原隻冬菇配上味道香濃的金華火腿、特別加入紅豆、眉豆及花生於醬油浸泡的糯米中，口感十足，滿載上海風味。 「人氣之選」黑松露金腿瑤柱冬菇豚肉糭 矜貴的黑松露配上味道香濃的金華火腿,加入原粒瑤柱、原隻冬菇及頂級豚肉精心炮製，足料滋味，一試難忘。 「健康之選」養生五穀豚肉糭 將多種健康穀物如燕麥、蕎麥、紅豆、薏米、小麥、糙米，混合煙韌的黑白糯米中，配上頂級豚肉及鹹蛋黃，口感層次豐富，為端午節的健康養生首選。 「養生之選」 陳皮豆沙蓮子百合梘水糭 嚴選甘香陳皮，配以清甜紅豆蓉及養心安神的蓮子百合，入口啖啖清幽，別有一番滋味。選用低糖配方，輕盈不膩。 升級版圍村豐味盆菜 早鳥優惠 滋味訂購優惠訂得愈多愈多優惠，自家 CLUB 會員更可以低至 5 折優惠價，在優惠期內，凡會員購買任何端午糭禮券/e 券，均可以加購價$598，加購升級版圍村豐味盆菜 e 券 或 至尊素食盆菜 e 券 1 張 。 訂購優惠期：由 2025 年 3 月 31 日至 5 月 28 日 查詢：鴻福堂顧客服務熱線：2920 2206| 本文章的原文標題為：《豐盛端午糭 全新素食口味矚目登場 》，最先於2025 年 4 月 22 日刊載於《V1周報》v1paper.com。技術支援： THISVO.com。 Source link
22 April 2025
22 April 2025
Nutritionist shares 7 worst breakfast items you should never start your day with: From poha to instant oats | Health
Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast can set the tone for your energy levels and overall well-being. However, not all breakfast foods are created equal. While some may seem like convenient or healthy options, they could be doing more harm than good. Not all breakfast foods support health; many are just empty carbs, says nutritionist.(Pixabay) Nutritionist Het Patel often shares insights related to health and wellness with her Insta family. In his 19 April post, he reveals the worst breakfast for your hormones. (Also read: Fitness coach shares if 5K steps a day can help you lose weight: ‘It’s like running marathon with work boots’ ) “Your breakfast might feel light and healthy, but it could be messing with your hormones. What’s not working and how to fix it,” Het wrote in the caption. Let’s take a look at his advice. 1. Cereals with milk Packed with sugar and low in protein, this combo leads to insulin spikes and energy crashes. Better option: Swap it for homemade granola with nuts/seeds and Greek yoghurt for better blood sugar control. 2. Coffee/tea with biscuits No real nutrition, just empty carbs that leave you hungry and craving more sugar. Better option: Have
21 April 2025
21 April 2025
Some people say that traveling and eating doesn’t make them fat. It is no wonder that calories conve..
Some people say that traveling and eating doesn’t make them fat. It is no wonder that calories converge to “zero” when eating while having fun in a special place. 사진 확대 Daipai-dong (Hong Kong-style cart bar) famous among Korean tourists / Photograph = JoongAng Books The book and book tells the book “Hong Kong 100 Meals,” which carefully introduces 100 famous restaurants in Hong Kong, called “the heaven of gourmet food.” Hong Kong White Meal Son Minho and Baek Jonghyun ｜ Central Books 사진 확대 Photo = Central Books Chef Wang Yook-seong of Jinjin, a Chinese restaurant considered one of the godfathers of the Chinese food industry, gave a generous evaluation that he wanted to visit Hong Kong again with the book on his side. The story is delicious, and the picture is delicious. Baek Jong-hyun, who is also living as a travel journalist at a company like Son Min-ho, who heads the leisure team of JoongAng Ilbo, published a book titled “Hong Kong White Meal” in which the two explored Hong Kong gastronomy. As you can see by just looking at the title, you can meet at least 100 famous restaurants through books. Just by looking at what reporter
20 April 2025
20 April 2025
Friendly Food Club delivers cooking classes to Dorset kids
The charity, which promotes healthy eating through fun community cooking, held 19 sessions across the county as part of BCP Council and Dorset Council’s Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme. At the Cumulus Outdoor Residential Centre in Swanage, 14 children aged five to eight learned to make a rice poke bowl with guidance from tutors Andria, Viv and Caroline. Scarlett, aged five, said: “I liked cooking with Andria. “She showed us how to use the sharp knife to cut the carrots without cutting our fingers. READ MORE: Kids eat free over the Easter school holidays – see where Friendly Food Club also distributes 600 meals via holiday cook boxes (Image: Supplied) “I squashed garlic and grated the carrot and we used a frying pan to fry the chicken, which was fun.” Arthur, also five, agreed: “I have never used a grater before and it was fun. “I would like to do more cooking.” Kit, eight, added: “I gave the lunch we made ten out of ten, the chicken was the best and I especially liked squashing the garlic.” The Friendly Food Club was founded by Bridport teacher and restaurateur Tony Gibbons in 2005. Since its inception, the club has delivered sessions
20 April 2025
20 April 2025
6 Healthy Small Meals That Should Be On Your Diet This Summer, Recommended By Dietician
It can get hard to stay energised and nourished despite the sweltering heat in summer. The rising temperatures often take a toll on our appetites. Our expert, Dr Archana Batra, Dietician and a certified Diabetes educator, shared six healthy small meal options that will also help you in weight loss. Healthy Small Meals In Summers That Help In Weight Loss Dr Batra said, “Summer brings longer days and extreme high temperatures and is the perfect time for weight loss to refresh your diet.The intense heat naturally makes you shift your eating habits from heavy meals to lighter options. For those looking for weight loss and to maintain healthy weight, summer is the ideal opportunity for weight loss. Choosing healthy, hydrating, and nutrient-dense foods are very important for weight loss.” 1. Cucumber, Mint, And Yoghurt “Rich in proteins, low in calories, and hydrating, a bowl of yoghurt with chopped cucumber and mint leaves, with a pinch of salt added to it, improves your digestion. Cucumber is rich in fibre and has a high water content that makes you hydrated. This probiotic also supports your gut health,” said the doctor. 2. Sprout salad Dr Batra shared, “Sprouts salad is rich in proteins
19 April 2025
19 April 2025
Why everyone is suddenly eating cottage cheese – and the truth about whether it’s good for your health
Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A few months ago, I made a friend in the gym. Everything was relatively normal until our conversation turned to the inevitable topic of protein intake. I said I probably don’t eat enough of it, at which point she proudly presented a Tupperware container carrying her lunch: protein-rich chopped chicken floating in a mysterious pool of lumpy white goop. It was cottage cheese. Not the most appetising lunch, I thought. But there is method to this culinary concoction: 100g of low-fat cottage cheese contains around 11g of protein, and it’s perfect for incorporating into a low-calorie diet, since, as well as being high in nutrients, it’s low in carbohydrates, fats and sugars (especially in comparison to other types of cheese). My new gym friend isn’t alone in her pursuit of throwing the white stuff into absolutely every meal, either. Cottage cheese has recently undergone a major rebrand, leaving behind
19 April 2025
19 April 2025
Bananas and 10 other foods that lower blood pressure
High blood pressure affects one in three adults in the UK and is a leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke. But, there are ways to manage and reduce the condition through your diet. Doctors often recommend eating less salt to help lower blood pressure, which also has links to chronic kidney disease, heart failure and dementia. However, new research suggests that increasing your level of potassium might be more beneficial. Dr. Anita Layton, a professor at the University of Waterloo in Canada and one of the study’s authors, said: “Our research suggests that adding more potassium-rich foods to your diet, such as bananas or broccoli, might have a greater positive impact on your blood pressure than just cutting sodium.” Previous studies have found similar health benefits to eating more potassium-rich foods. Research from the European Heart Journal showed that those who have high levels of potassium in their diet are 13% less likely to have a heart attack or stroke. Potassium-rich foods include whole foods such as nuts, grains, lentils, as well as vegetables and fruits. Try adding the following to your diet and avoiding sodium-heavy foods that are typically processed. 11 foods that could lower blood pressure
19 April 2025
19 April 2025
World Liver Day: Healthy Eating Can Cut Liver Disease Risk by 50%, Say Experts
New Delhi– On the eve of World Liver Day, observed annually on April 19, leading healthcare professionals are urging people to prioritize dietary changes, noting that improving food habits alone can reduce the risk of liver disease by up to 50%. As liver disease cases rise across both urban and rural populations in India, experts are stressing that liver health is no longer just tied to alcohol consumption. Instead, poor diet, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles are driving a sharp increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). “About 50% of liver disease cases can be prevented simply by changing food habits and improving nutrition,” said Dr. Sanjiv Saigal, President of the Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI). “The liver has an incredible ability to heal itself, and even years of damage can be reversed with timely lifestyle changes.” A recent large-scale study published in Frontiers in Nutrition analyzed data from over 121,000 participants in the UK Biobank and found that individuals consuming highly pro-inflammatory diets—measured using the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII)—had a 16% higher risk of developing chronic liver disease (CLD). In contrast, anti-inflammatory diets such as the Mediterranean diet and those aligned with the Healthy Eating Index 2020 were linked
18 April 2025
18 April 2025
Cookie Butter Truffles | Chinese Recipes at TheHongKongCookery.com
Oh the serendipitous luck of it all! Leftover cookies, of all the things, as inspiration. What started as a ‘hummm…what should we do with these leftover cookies’ train of thought turned into a fabulous new idea for Easter treats! Leftovers cookies magically turned into ginger spiced cookie flavored centers delectably coated with creamy, buttery white chocolate, otherwise known as the fabulous Cookie Butter Truffles! So, in addition to making our usual amazing Easter decorated sugar cookies, we also spun out these wonderfully elegant and easy to make Cookie Butter Truffles. Something for the kids and something for the kidults, amiright? OMgosh, these little truffles are totally gonna appear every Easter from now on, they are so scrummy! As I said, inspiration started with a leftover cookie. Specifically, a couple of leftover packs of gingerbread cookies that we overbought for one of my little girl’s school projects. I was moving these boxes of leftover cookies around all the time (tiny house syndrome) and so finally decided to do something about them. But what, exactly? Some shuffling about on the internet informed me that you can make something really, really nommy called ‘cookie butter’ with pretty much any type of cookie. Have y’all
18 April 2025
18 April 2025
Eat Enough Protein Without Uprooting Your Diet With This Easy Visual Guide
Getting enough protein is essential for building muscle, hormone balance and weight loss. If you’ve ever felt confused about how much you should eat, you’re not alone. Several Reddit users have voiced the same concerns and wonder whether protein really matters if they’re not trying to bulk up. Your exact daily protein needs vary based on factors like body weight and activity level. A general guideline from the recommended dietary allowance for protein is 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. You can use the US Department of Agriculture’s calculator for a more tailored estimate. If you have fitness goals and need help visualizing what enough protein looks like, this guide is your blueprint for 100 grams of protein across different diets. The protein amounts below are estimates based on specific products and their nutrition labels, so your figures may vary depending on the brand or preparation method. Each picture contains 100 grams of protein combined, not 100 grams per item. If you want to get better at hitting your daily protein goals, this visual guide should help. What 100 grams of protein looks like for omnivores Amanda Capritto/CNET Eating 100 grams of protein per day should be pretty easy
18 April 2025
18 April 2025
Where To Find The City’s Best Burgers
On the hunt for the perfect patty? Stop the search, here’s where to find the best burgers in Hong Kong. Whether you’re into the classic beef burger, are a fried chicken fiend or partial to the veggie variety, burgers are always top of our list when we’re craving comfort food! As all burger connoisseurs know, not all buns are created equal. Whether you’re after the perfect brioche or juicy filling, keep reading to discover where to find the best burgers in Hong Kong. Read more: The Best Pizza In Hong Kong — Slices For Every Occasion Honbo — Team Sassy favourite with a new location in Central With several members on Team Sassy as self-proclaimed Honbo lovers, we were thrilled to hear the burger hotspot was opening a new location in the heart of Central! You can expect everything at this “grassroots burger restaurant” to be sourced from the very best local spots, with juicy beef and perfectly crisped buns. Our Managing Editor’s go-to is the Honbo BB, a 1-patty smash burger that’s surprisingly good even when cooked to well-done. While it’s not the most affordable place, the Impossible burger is a great option (and not just for the vegetarians!),
17 April 2025
17 April 2025
‘Eat Right India’ campaign promotes healthy eating on Char Dham Yatra | India News
As lakhs of pilgrims prepare to embark on the Char Dham Yatra 2025, the Uttarakhand government, in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has intensified its focus on the well-being of devotees.In a significant move, food establishments along the yatra route are being sensitised and trained to prepare meals low in salt, sugar, and oil—keeping in mind the dietary needs of individuals with diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related conditions.‘Eat Right India’ meets spiritual wellnessThe dietary intervention is rooted in FSSAI’s national initiative, Eat Right India, which aims to combat non-communicable diseases by promoting safe and healthy food environments.Key dietary guidelines for pilgrims & eateries: Reduce Salt: Avoid extra salt in cooked meals, dough, salads, and curd. Say no to papads, pickles, and MSG-laden ingredients. Cut Down on Sugar: Use natural sweeteners like fruits and dates. Avoid sugary beverages and desserts. Use Less Oil: Encourage boiling, steaming, or roasting over deep-frying. Prefer low-fat dairy. These changes not only promote better health but also reduce the risk of complications among elderly and vulnerable pilgrims during the arduous journey. ‘Aaj Se Thoda Kam’ campaign Building on the movement, the Uttarakhand Food Safety Department launched the “Aaj Se Thoda
17 April 2025
17 April 2025
Alabama Extension: Take the Right Bite – Extension program highlights healthy eating
By Lexie HareAlabama Cooperative Extension System AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Popular New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier, take control of your diet and manage your overall health through food. However, many people struggle with where to begin. Even though the new year has passed, it is never too late to take charge of your health with Right Bite, a healthy living program through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. WHAT IS RIGHT BITE? Carol Connell, an Alabama Extension human nutrition, diet and health specialist, said more than 14% of Alabama adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. More than 10% have also been diagnosed with hypertension. “Both numbers are higher than the national averages,” Connell said. “An even greater number of Alabamians have prediabetes.” Right Bite teaches adults, particularly those diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension, about meal planning and food preparation. The educational sessions focus on reducing calories, carbohydrates, fats and sodium, while encouraging healthier intakes, like fiber. The program consists of four sessions that cover the following: • Healthy recipes • Modifying fat intake • Understanding nutrition labels • Portion sizing • Sweeteners • Reducing sodium intake • Managing carbohydrates GIVING PEOPLE HOPE The Right Bite program equips participants with the
17 April 2025
17 April 2025
雀巢Drumstick全新限量版口味！哈利波特奶油啤酒味雪糕甜筒登場 | U Food
雀巢Drumstick® 破天荒聯乘哈利波特，推出奶油啤酒味雪糕甜筒，將於2025年4月23日在香港及澳門地區限量發售！Harry Potter Butterbeer甜筒包裝也十分精美，各位Harry Potter粉絲千萬別錯過。 雀巢®DRUMSTICK®破天荒推出奶油啤酒味雪糕甜筒，將於港澳地區期間限定推出！這款雪糕甜筒以哈利波特粉絲最愛的「奶油啤酒」為靈感，以特調奶油啤酒味做雪糕，包裝更特意採用了奶油啤酒的琥珀棕色，與產品風味相呼應。這款奶油啤酒味雪糕甜筒為非酒精類產品，無論大人小孩都能安心享用。 產品提供單支裝及家庭裝兩種選擇，建議零售價分別為HK$17/支及HK$59.9/盒。產品將於2025年4月23日起在各大便利店及超級市場陸續發售。此產品為香港及澳門地區限定，數量有限，售完即止。 雀巢Drumstick 哈利波特奶油啤酒味雪糕甜筒 建議零售價：$17/支（單件裝）；$59.9/盒（家庭裝） 推出日期：2025年4月23日 銷售點：於各大及超級市場陸續發售 來源：雀巢 << 提醒大家，購買前留意訂購平台的使用條款及細則，一切以訂購平台及餐廳公佈的價錢為準。數量有限，售完即止；所有優惠細則更新至文章發佈日期，訂購平台及餐廳保留更改優惠權利，U Lifestyle 概不負責。>> Source link
17 April 2025
17 April 2025
Why healthy eating may be the best way to reduce food waste
Australians waste around 7.68 million tonnes of food a year. This costs the economy an estimated A$36.6 billion and households up to $2,500 annually. Much of this food is wasted at home. So while consumers are increasingly aware of sustainability issues, awareness does not always translate into better food management in practice. Our previous research revealed people differ in the ways they generate and dispose of food waste. Our latest study takes a closer look at two groups who care deeply about food, for different reasons. It exposes a paradox: people who prioritise healthy eating waste less food, while those focused on sustainability do not necessarily follow through with waste reduction. This suggests encouraging healthier eating habits might be a better way to cut household food waste than sustainability messaging alone. Sustainability awareness doesn’t always mean less waste To understand how food values influence waste, we surveyed 1,030 Australian consumers living in Adelaide between April and May 2021. We set quotas for age, sex and household income to match national demographics. We wanted to find out who wasted more food: nutrition-conscious or sustainability-conscious consumers? We asked each person how they plan meals and shop, what they value when buying food,
17 April 2025
17 April 2025
The Intersection of Convenience and Healthful Eating
Retailers and retail dietitians can steer shoppers toward foods that are both convenient and nutritious. When it comes to food choices, consumers value both convenience and healthfulness. Yet many people believe that these attributes are mutually exclusive. Fortunately, retailers and retail dietitians can show shoppers how convenience and healthful eating can go hand in hand. The Need for Convenience While taste (85%) and price (76%) make the most impact on consumers’ food and beverage purchase decisions, healthfulness (62%) and convenience (57%) come next, according to the 2024 IFIC Food & Health Survey from the International Food Information Council. Further, as household income increases, the influence of healthfulness as a purchase driver also increases, reaching 75% for those with the highest household incomes. [RELATED: Get S.M.A.R.T With Healthy Lifestyle Goals] Lack of time due to demanding schedules can drive people who want to eat healthfully toward less nutritious convenience options instead. For instance, 74% of consumers say that they’d be interested in eating a healthier diet if it were more convenient, and 77% say that some days, they’re too exhausted to cook after work, according to a 2024 survey conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Kevin’s Natural Foods. The convenience
16 April 2025
16 April 2025
Top 15 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong
From plant-based fine dining restaurants like Yuan to TST’s famed Indian spot, Sangeetha, discover the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong! If you’re considering a switch to a vegan or vegetarian diet in Hong Kong — or just hoping to reduce your meat intake! — ou’ll be pleased to hear that green eateries are on the rise across the city. And the cherry on the (plant-based) cake is that you don’t have to compromise on taste to align with your values. From traditional dim sum to comfort eats and insta-friendly cafe bites, we’ve got you sorted with vegan & vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong. Keep scrolling to discover our favourites! Read More: Your Guide To Zero Waste & Bulk Food Stores In Hong Kong Yuan — Plant-based fine dining in Central Not all fine dining is created equal, especially for those of us that are plant-based. But the elevated Cantonese cuisine at Yuan is nothing short of extraordinary (it was even one of our editor’s favourite meal of 2024!). Opt for the fully vegetarian 12-course set menu to enjoy familiar street food and traditional Chinese flavours with a gastronomical twist! Sassy tip: The menus change seasonally, so yours may
15 April 2025
15 April 2025
Green spaces in South Los Angeles promote a health lifestyle among nature
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Amid the gray sidewalks and streets that cover South Los Angeles, three parks offer a place for the community to connect with nature. Located in a low-income area, Gilbert Lindsay Park, South Park and South L.A. Wetlands Park are essential spaces. According to research from the USC Equity Research Institute, L.A. County residents are three times more likely to live in areas with little or no green space. “South L.A. Wetlands Park and other green spaces in South Central are extremely important because they provide a much-needed escape from the concrete and traffic that dominate the area,” said Victor Vazquez, a South L.A. resident. Built in 2012, South L.A. Wetlands Park was funded through Proposition O, passed in 2004 and introduced by former District 9 Councilmember Jan Perry. The land was a Metro maintenance facility before being converted into a park. Today, the park has a stormwater harvesting system that helps recharge aquifers and provides a green space for community prosperity. A sign in front of South L.A. Wetlands Park (Photo by José Guzmán-Wug) Green areas like the wetlands promote a healthy lifestyle. From watching ducks and geese walking by every day to turtles basking in
23 April 2025
Amit Shah shares fitness secrets that helped him lose weight and quit medicines: ‘2 hours of exercise, 6 hours of sleep’ | Health
Apr 21, 2025 03:41 PM IST Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared the secrets behind his transformative weight-loss and fitness journey, emphasising the importance of balanced lifestyle. Union Home Minister Amit Shah opened up about his personal weight-loss and fitness journey while addressing an event on World Liver Day on April 19. Speaking at a programme organised by the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in Delhi, he urged the youth of the country to prioritise their health. Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks at the ‘Healthy Liver-Healthy India’ program organised by the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI) Emphasising the importance of proper sleep, regular exercise, and a balanced diet, Shah shared insights from his own wellness journey to inspire young Indians to adopt healthier lifestyles. (Also read: Randeep Hooda opens up about losing 18 kg in just 28 days: ‘There’s nothing better than fasting for weight loss’ ) How Amit Shah transformed his health Recounting his personal fitness journey, the Union Home Minister shared that a significant transformation came through simple lifestyle changes, modifying his diet, getting adequate sleep, and incorporating daily exercise. “I have achieved a very big change since
22 April 2025
Diet And Lifestyle Tips From Experts
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen tons of videos about how to reduce inflammation in your body. The topic is going viral for good reason, too—inflammation is the precursor of most modern chronic diseases, says Maya Feller, RD, the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition, so it’s no wonder people are concerned with it. Inflammation isn’t always a bad thing, so you don’t want to (and can’t) rid your body of it entirely. It’s actually a normal part of your body’s immune system. “Inflammation is a completely natural process, and it’s a response usually to either injury or infection,” says Valerie Gustave, MD, a gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Medical Center. For example, acute inflammation might occur when you get a cut or twist your ankle to help your body heal. But when inflammation is chronic, it can be an issue. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome are all inflammatory conditions, and symptoms like fatigue, low energy, recurrent rashes, joint pain, and unexplained stomachaches can also be caused by persistent inflammation, says Micaela Bayard, MD, a rheumatologist at Mount Sinai. For any of these conditions or symptoms, you should
21 April 2025
Is It Healthy To Drink Wine Every Day? Experts Weigh In
We’ve been drinking wine for thousands of years. It’s produced and consumed in nearly every region of the world, each with its own varietals, customs, and traditions. Wine, especially red wine, has become revered for its potential health benefits. Over the years, plenty of studies have been published about the antioxidant properties and health benefits of wine. In general, the consensus has seemed to be that a glass or two of wine a day is okay, if not healthy. But more and more research has begun to say otherwise about alcohol. Earlier this year, the U.S. Surgeon General released an Advisory about the link between alcohol and at least seven types of cancer, including breast, liver, colon, and esophageal cancers. So, what’s the bottom line with wine? Is It Healthy To Drink Wine Every Day? While wine in moderation can be part of a healthy lifestyle, the product itself isn’t exactly a health food. “There have been widespread claims in the media for decades that drinking a glass of wine daily is beneficial for heart health. However, these claims should be approached with caution,” says Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDN, a preventive cardiology dietitian at EntirelyNourished.com. It’s true that wine
21 April 2025
21 April 2025
Liver health depends on lifestyle choices
New testing methods can check liver health without painful biopsies | Photo Credit: AJIJCHAN With ‘World Liver Day’, having just gone by, this is the right time to talk about the body’s ‘master regulator’, playing key roles in food digestion, body metabolism and detoxification. Modern lifestyles and dietary habits are putting our liver under serious strain. The liver also tries to cope and does not show any sign and symptoms of its illness till it has been destroyed largely. Liver diseases are often ‘silent’. Knowledge and early detection of liver injury helps. Today, about 1.5 billion (150 crore) people suffer from chronic liver diseases worldwide, two million (20 lakh) die each year from liver problems. Liver cancer is amongst the fastest growing cancers and the third common cause of cancer deaths in the world. Most liver diseases are preventable and can be treated if recognised on time. Almost 90 per cent of liver diseases are caused by three factors: alcohol, fat and viruses. Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) contributes now to 30-40 per cent of liver cirrhosis. However, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), where surplus fat is deposited in the liver, has become the most common liver problem globally. High calories,
20 April 2025
20 April 2025
Donald Trump is in ‘excellent health’, says White House doctor, crediting his active lifestyle and golf wins |
Image: AP US President Donald Trump is fully fit to execute his duties, White House physician, Captain Sean Barbabella wrote in a memo which was released by the White House on Sunday.“President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” Captain Sean Barbabella has written in the memo.“A comprehensive neurological examination revealed no abnormalities in his mental status, cranial nerves, motor and sensory function, reflexes, gait and balance. Cognitive function, assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), was normal with a score of 30 out of 30. The patient also completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 ad Generealized Anxiety Disorder for screening of depression and anxiety, respectively, with scores within the normal range for both,” Captain Sean Barbabella says in the report. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a quick, 10-minute screening tool used to detect mild cognitive impairment and early signs of dementia. It evaluates various cognitive domains including memory, attention, language, executive functions, visuospatial abilities, and orientation. The test consists of tasks like drawing a clock, naming animals, recalling words, and connecting numbers and letters in sequence. Scored out of 30, a result below 26
20 April 2025
20 April 2025
Sedentary lifestyle, bad food habit affect liver health: Docs | Patna News
Patna: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming a major concern in the state, especially with change in lifestyle and food habits in urban areas. This year’s World Liver Day theme, ‘Food is medicine’, stresses the kind of items we consume and the role they plays in keeping different organs healthy.The Union govt last year recognised NAFLD as a major non-communicable disease. “It could be assumed a silent epidemic with community prevalence ranging from 9% to 32%, depending on age, gender, area of residence and socio-economic status. In other words, we are saying that out one to three out of 10 people will have fatty liver or a related disease,” read a statement by Press Information Bureau.City-based hepatologists and gastroenterologists too pointed towards a spike in the NAFLD cases in the state, attributing to sedentary lifestyle and bad food habits. Dr Ashish Kumar Jha, director of gastroenterology and hepatology at Jayaprabha Medanta, said that while earlier around 25% of the urban population suffered from NAFLD, the number has increased even in rural areas in the past decade, with around 15 to 20% of the population facing this health issue. “This could be because of rich diet and decrease in physical
18 April 2025
18 April 2025
World’s Most Beautiful Places, From Solo Traveler Visited 86 Countries
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. I’ve visited 86 countries and seen a lot of beautiful places around the world. Wānaka, New Zealand, has an incredible natural landscape. I loved the architecture in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. In January 2016, I took my first solo trip to Hawaii and instantly fell in love with this form of travel. Now, nearly 10 years later, I run a travel blog, No Man Nomad, and have solo traveled to 86 countries across all seven continents. Throughout my travels, I’ve been lucky enough to visit some truly beautiful locations. From the second largest canyon in the world to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, here are five of the most beautiful destinations I’ve been to. Valle d’Aosta is one of the most underrated regions in Italy. I visited Valle d’Aosta, Italy, in September 2024. Kaitlyn Rosati Valle d’Aosta, Italy’s smallest and least populated region, took my breath away when I visited in September 2024. Located in the northwest corner of the country, the region shares a border with Switzerland and France, creating a majestic mountainous backdrop thanks to Mont Blanc
18 April 2025
18 April 2025
Fatty Liver Causes: How Sedentary Lifestyle, Lack of Sleep And Poor Diet Are Silently Destroying Your Liver Health
World Liver Day 2025: Fatty liver is rising fast among young Indians. Is your daily routine silently damaging your liver? Find out the hidden dangers of diet, sleep, and screen time now! Fatty Liver Causes: How Sedentary Lifestyle, Lack of Sleep And Poor Diet Are Silently Destroying Your Liver Health World Liver Day 2025: Once considered a condition of the elderly, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now increasingly affecting young adults in India, particularly those in sedentary professions, posing a significant public health challenge. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now reclassified as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is emerging as a significant health concern among young Indians, especially those engaged in sedentary occupations. Recent studies indicate a sharp rise in prevalence, with lifestyle factors such as prolonged sitting, poor dietary habits, and lack of physical activity being primary contributors. “A study conducted by the University of Hyderabad revealed that over 80% of IT professionals suffer from MASLD, with 71% classified as obese and 34% diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. These findings underscore the impact of sedentary work environments and unhealthy lifestyles on liver health.” Dr. Ankur Garg, Director & Senior Consultant, Centre for Liver-GI Diseases and Transplantation (CLDT), Aakash
18 April 2025
18 April 2025
‘Life changing’ health app helps ‘morbidly obese’ mum shed almost 3 stone
After being told by a doctor she was ‘morbidly obese’ a mum of two managed to lose 2st 8lb in just four months after discovering Simple health app This article contains affiliate links, which means we will receive commission on any sale of products or services we write. Learn more A before and after of Jennifer’s weight loss(Image: Simple) Losing weight is a multifaceted challenge, demanding not just physical adaptation to change but also facing the mental strain from relentless focus on diet and number-crunching weigh-ins – a combination that could take a toll on mental health and overall happiness. As a result, people are turning their backs on age-old calorie tracking and confining diets for an innovative health coach app that promotes a more humane method, where well-being of mind and physiology take centre stage. Simple app uses AI to create tailor-made nutrition advice alongside lifestyle tweaks, which have proven central in helping numerous people achieve their weight loss goals. Jennifer, a mum of two, dropped a formidable 2.8 stone (17.7kg) off her frame in four months, with direction and support from the app reports Edinburgh Live. Reflecting on what sparked her journey, Jennifer said: “After one of our
18 April 2025
18 April 2025
Woman, 35, convinced incurable cancer diagnosis was caused by common lifestyle habit – Health
A woman discovered that she had incurable breast cancer which she believes was caused by her lifestyle. Bisma Lalji was given the devastating cancer diagnosis February 2023, despite believing that she led a healthy life. Just 35-years-old at the time, she was told about her stage four breast cancer diagnosis, with the disease spreading to her bones in her upper body. Bisma’s spine, ribs and liver were affected by the spread, as she explained that her only symptom before her diagnosis was a sharp pain in her spine. It was found via tests that the American’s aggressive cancer originated from a one centimetre tumour in her right breast. The California-native, now 37, revealed on social media that she was pregnant before making a massive decision about her health condition, explaining it all on Instagram. Bisma is a physically fit woman who works in finance, though as her cancer developed, she adopted an unhealthy, stressful lifestyle. Bisma claimed that her condition was caused by stress (Instagram/@bismalalji) This involved a lot of caffeine, all-nighters, and running on adrenaline, with her admitting that she was ‘barely stopping to eat, let alone sleep’. Speaking in an Instagram post, Bisma claimed that it was her
17 April 2025
17 April 2025
性公義
日本女記者伊藤詩織執導的紀錄片《黑箱日誌》，是今屆奧斯卡金像獎最佳紀錄片提名之一，本周在香港上映。 那是伊藤詩織以第一身親自調查、紀錄、蒐證和報道，在二○一五年，自己被日本TBS電視台前華盛頓分局局長、於日本政界極具影響力的「安培晉三總理御用記者」山口敬之疑似迷姦的紀錄片。 電影平實地紀錄伊藤詩織耗八年蒐證的過程，這種如實揭露社會陋惡與公義、高牆與雞蛋對抗的真人真事，正是好看之處。牌面看，一個初出道毫無籌碼的二十五歲女記者，獨自控訴和對抗一個在政界和傳媒界有權有勢、隻手遮天的男高層，在日本這個男女仍嚴重不平等的父權社會文化裏，根本毫無勝數，甚至會惹來人身安全的危機。 事實上，伊藤詩織當時站出來指控山口敬之時，遇到的是：一、父母弟妹都想阻止她這樣做；二、負責調查的警員被調離崗位；三、警方以「證據不足」為由，對山口敬之作出不檢控之決定；四、遭民間責罵她「不要臉」、「搏出位」、「妓女」，甚至有日本女性寫信說「以她為恥」。可想而知，伊藤詩織承受着極大壓力，而諷刺的是，她本是受害人，而日本司法界、政界、警界、傳媒及民間輿論，竟無保護受害者，反意圖將她打壓和滅聲。 刑事起訴不了，伊藤詩織再從民事入手。幸好有黑暗，亦會有光明，有腐敗，亦會有公義，兩種力量互相抗衡，不到最後未為輸。民間有律師團隊願幫她打官司，亦有婦女團體力挺她，那夜目睹山口敬之強拉不省人事的伊藤詩織入酒店之的士司機和酒店職員也挺身作證；而最有力的證據，是酒店門口閉路電視拍到的真實情況。至於最後結局如何，這裏先賣個關子，待讀者入電影院找答案。 此片帶出很多關於「性公義」的思考。電影以外，亦反映了日本社會仍未因此事而對「性公義」產生覺醒——此片雖已在多個國際影展和地方公映，卻至今仍無法在日本正式上映。 撰文 : 利嘉敏 欄名 : 攻關女子 Source link
17 April 2025
17 April 2025
‘Changed My Lifestyle, Focusing On Being Happy’: Tiku Talsania After Recent Health Scare
Last Updated:April 17, 2025, 17:40 IST Tiku Talsania recently suffered from a brain aneurysm, leading him to make healthy lifestyle changes. Tiku Talsania updated on his health. (Photo Credits: Instagram) After suffering from serious health issues, actor Tiku Talsania reflected on the importance of making a healthy lifestyle change. Recently, while at an event, the veteran actor suffered from a brain aneurysm, a stroke known to cause brain damages. Talsania was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where at first the initial reports suggested Talsania suffered from a heart stroke, but later it was confirmed that the actor had a hemorrhagic causing brain damage. After getting treatment at the hospital, Talsania is recovering well. Recently, the actor reflected on his lifestyle choices and stated, “I have changed my lifestyle and am focusing on being happy. It is important to be peaceful, and the doctor has advised me to stay calm,” reported The Times of India. He also thanked everyone who has been praying for his quick recovery. Talsania has been working in the industry for more than four decades now. The actor was seen in various hit Bollywood movies such as Hungama 2, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara,
17 April 2025
17 April 2025
I’ve changed my lifestyle: Tiku Talsania on recent health scare
Veteran actor Tiku Talsania had a health scare in January, but the actor has recovered now. Talsania said, “I suffered from an aneurysm(a hemorrhagic stroke which causes brain damage) and therefore had to be hospitalised while I was at an event. With God’s grace, I have recuperated now. In fact, I began shooting almost a week later.It was a health scare, but I don’t like to dwell on the past. I have changed my lifestyle and am focusing on being happy. It is important to be peaceful, and the doctor has advised me to stay calm.”The actor, who was last seen in the film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, further added, “I would like to thank everyone who was praying for my health during that time. I was touched and overwhelmed. I have been working in the industry for more than four decades. Sometimes, you don’t realise that so many people love and care about you.”‘Everyone in the film industry is working hard to make a living’Talsania, who will be seen in the upcoming Gujarati film Jai Mata Ji Let’s Rock, wants to work across mediums. Talking about the uncertainty in Bollywood, he said, “There is a huge inflow
17 April 2025
17 April 2025
LABUBU經濟
近年，我一直在等一件事發生：LABUBU幾時在香港出現？指的並非那些放幾隻大型LABUBU在商場給人打卡的活動，而是於香港旅遊業規劃中，把LABUBU發展成「LABUBU經濟」。 有兩點要先拆解：一、為何是LABUBU？二、為何在香港？首先，LABUBU瘋魔全球，無人不曉，巨星如Rihanna、BlackPink的Lisa和Rose都是其超級粉絲。LABUBU亦是推到泡泡瑪特市值達二千二百億港元的主要功臣。而LABUBU盲盒捉到年輕消費者追求好玩、驚喜、反傳統的心理，故其吸金面向的是國際層面。至於為何是香港？因為LABUBU之父是香港人龍家昇（已移居比利時），故在香港發展「LABUBU經濟」，是非常順理成章的事。 如何發展「LABUBU經濟」？例如搞LABUBU主題展覽館（我會叫它做LABUBU House，如家庭般親切），內有不同大小的LABUBU，且有獨家香港系列。又或鑄造全球最高／大的LABUBU模型裝置，放在香港地標供人打卡。又或聯乘香港創科start-up中小企，打造類似Pokémon Go捉精靈的「LABUBU Run／Dance／Hop的VR遊戲，以香港街道、景點為背景，那是向年輕一代（包括本地、內地和國際）最好和最有效去展示香港面貌和文化的方法。動腦筋的話，還有無窮無盡的點子（當然，需要擁有LABUBU肖像的公司授權；那是最容易不過的事，只牽涉雙方對價錢的商議），最緊要是識捉緊這個「LABUBU經濟」的頭啖湯。 一直在等這件事幾時在香港發生，但在還未見一撇的時候，前幾天竟然見到有人洞悉先機，推出LABUBU中國首個主題展，主題為「THE MONSTERS森林秘密基地」，可惜不是在香港，而是在杭州。人家快半拍，變相就是變了我們香港慢半拍。LABUBU同香港那麼有淵源，不知何時捉到鹿才識脫角？ 撰文 : 利嘉敏 欄名 : 攻關女子 Source link
16 April 2025
16 April 2025
Low-calorie Mediterranean diet may aid weight loss, bone density
Share on PinterestNew research indicates that a Mediterranean diet may help improve bone density and weight loss results. Helen Rushbrook/Stocksy Past studies show that people can help lower their osteoporosis risk through certain lifestyle habits, such as eating a well-balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight. A new study says following a low-calorie Mediterranean diet coupled with physical activity may help reduce weight loss- and age-related bone mineral density decline in older women who have metabolic syndrome and who have obesity or overweight. This energy-reduced version of the Mediterranean diet still contains healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, olive oil, and fish, but with controlled portion sizes. “As people age, especially women after menopause, BMD (bone mineral density) tends to decline, raising the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, which can significantly affect quality of life and the ability to live independently,” Jesús F. García-Gavilán, PhD, a lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Spain told Medical News Today. “Identifying effective and sustainable strategies to preserve BMD is crucial to prevent these outcomes and mitigate the public health burden related to age-related bone loss,” he said. García-Gavilán is the co-lead author of
16 April 2025
16 April 2025
Common Sense Health: North America Should Replicate Japanese Lifestyle
The Japanese have an expression, “Effort never betrays you.” A visit to Japan this past week has been a reminder that hard work and perseverance are enduring elements of the national identity. Both of us first visited Japan decades ago – in 1962 and 1988. This latest visit has provided the opportunity for perspective. What’s fascinating about Japan is, whether it’s bureaucrats or street youth setting the course, the whole of society moves together in getting on board with policies and trends. This cohesion is part of Japan’s remarkable improvement in key health indicators, such as life expectancy, now among the longest in the world. It’s been easy to see this change by looking at smoking customs. Japan used to be a great cloud of smoke – in offices, homes, restaurants, and on the street. Today, there are polite signs everywhere reminding people that smoking is not allowed. Smoking inside the home and in the office were the first prohibitions, and now even on the streets, in parks, train stations, and restaurants, smoking is not allowed. There are no butts to be found on the ground. Not one. Policy changes regarding smoking, and societal adherence, are a big win for
16 April 2025
16 April 2025
紙皮婆婆
在香港街頭都見過拾紙皮婆婆，但她們卻甚少獲社會關注。紙皮婆婆在街上拾紙皮的景象反而觸動了在港工作一年的Marco Cremona，他是香港Ogilvy的Chief Creative Officer。 原來，香港Ogilvy一班專業公關人員，每年都會以Pro-Bono（免費公益）形式，為本地民間團體做好事。今年其中的一項美事，就是本月初於南豐紗廠舉辦的「紙要耆積」藝術展覽，由香港信義會及屯門青年使命團協作策動。 這麼有意思的活動，我當然身體力行支持。看過展覽才知道，那些靠回收廢紙等資源維生的「紙皮婆婆」，以每千克紙皮換取五至七角低價維生，每月平均只有約七百元的微薄收入。她們是自僱，當然缺乏保險和勞動保障。在場聽到一些故事，有些收紙皮的商家，還想在這五角的低價上再壓榨婆婆。根據NGO統計，香港有四千至七千名拾荒者，大多是年老婦女。這些「紙皮婆婆」每日回收量約一百三十八至一百五十九公噸。屯門青年使命團的負責人告知，這些紙皮婆婆經常幾天沒吃得飽，故使命團每周都有一天為她們準備免費餐。 展覽由香港知名藝術家高哼（Go Hung）創作，他以創新使用紙皮和從街頭收集的廢棄材料，製作雕塑和裝置藝術而聞名。當中，我很喜歡《So.call Mobility》（與social mobility成對比），是由一百八十個紙皮枕頭組成的雕塑作品，分六層懸掛，層與層的距離愈隔愈大，象徵貧富懸殊逐漸擴大。為甚麼是一百八十個？高哼說，那是香港露宿者在臨時庇護所最多可停留的日數。換言之，他們要在半年內找到工作並足以應付日常生活之餘還要有餘款可儲到一百八十天後可繳屋租按金。這可能性有幾大？而執紙皮婆婆多數獨行獨往，很少主動向人表達難處。 這個藝術展覽，對參與者有極大教育意義。仍然縈繞良久，我們社會能否為甚少被關注、被重視的紙皮婆婆做多一點點？ 撰文 : 利嘉敏 欄名 : 攻關女子 Source link
15 April 2025
15 April 2025
People Are Revealing The Tiny Lifestyle Tweaks That Completely Transformed Their Mental Health, And I’m Taking Notes For My Own Sanity
In most people’s lives, there will come a time when one has to make a large, life-altering change in order to improve their mental health. But sometimes, even small, manageable changes can have a meaningful impact. So when Reddit user e-glitteringprinces posted, “What massively improved your mental health?” people chimed in with a wide range of ideas. Here are 21 small changes that could have an outsized, positive impact on your life: 1.“Choosing your battles. Sometimes, it’s okay NOT TO REPLY to that comment. Sometimes, it’s okay to end the conversation. Sometimes, it’s okay to disengage and leave.” Simonapilolla / Getty Images —u/Young_Old_Grandma 2.“Make sure you’re eating enough. I heard that ‘if you feel like everyone hates you, you need to sleep. If you feel like you hate everyone, you need to eat.’ Words to live by.” Daniel De La Hoz / Getty Images —u/Clementine_Pajamas “And if you feel like you hate yourself, shower.” —u/katkriss 3.“I started painting. I have zero training, zero skill, and zero talent. Yet when I’m making an abstract painting, time collapses, and I’m in the zone. And it keeps me from doom scrolling so much.” Maskot / Getty Images/Maskot —u/sirdigbykittencaesar 4.“Vitamin D is sort of
15 April 2025
15 April 2025
Wellness and life lessons from The Shunyata Retreat: A healthier rhythm in the heart of Kumaon | Travel
“You must meditate in some way?” Abhinav Trivedi asks me as we sit on the upper verandah of the Kasar Devi temple, surrounded by a man in formal shirt and trousers chanting mantras next to the Shivling; two young artists are immersed in their colouring books in a balcony below us; and a dozen eager listeners gather around a wise old guru for a few lessons on life. At the Shunyata Retreat, participants engage in yoga, meditation, and culinary experiences, enhancing personal wellness and connection with nature, set against the serene backdrop of the Himalayas.(Abhinav Trivedi) Abhinav and I are letting our sweaty shirts dry and our feet get some rest after the hour-long trek that got us here. He is the General Manager at The Kumaon, a paradisiacal resort/boutique stay/hideaway/haven in the belly of the serene Almora, around 60 kms north of Nainital. He decides to help me out. “Even I don’t always follow the usual route. For me, being on a trek, in the middle of a thick forest, surrounded by trees, spotting a rare bird, that’s where I truly feel at one with the universe. That’s meditation for me,” he tells me. It gets me thinking… the
15 April 2025
15 April 2025
Weight-loss lifestyle changes slow bone loss in older adults
A study reveals that a calorie-restricted Mediterranean diet paired with physical activity preserves bone health in older adults with metabolic syndrome—especially women—highlighting a promising approach to prevent age-related osteoporosis. Study: Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity, and Bone Health in Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A recent JAMA Network Open study evaluates the effects of a weight-loss lifestyle intervention on age-related bone deterioration. Aging and bone health Aging is associated with low bone mineral density (BMD) and total bone mineral content (BMC), which increases the risk of osteoporotic fractures. As the global population continues to age, the prevalence of osteoporosis, which is associated with reduced quality of life and significant patient morbidity, has also risen. Thus, it is crucial to identify behavioral interventions that can mitigate the effects of osteoporosis to reduce the burden of this disease on the global healthcare sector. A balanced diet and regular physical activity are effective strategies that have been shown to prevent osteoporotic fractures, particularly among vulnerable patient populations like the elderly and obese. Since weight loss is frequently recommended to manage obesity-related conditions, it is essential to determine the role of these strategies on
14 April 2025
14 April 2025
Donald Trump is in ‘excellent health’, says White House doctor, crediting his active lifestyle and golf wins
US President Donald Trump is fully fit to execute his duties, White House physician, Captain Sean Barbabella wrote in a memo which was released by the White House on Sunday.“President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” Captain Sean Barbabella has written in the memo.“A comprehensive neurological examination revealed no abnormalities in his mental status, cranial nerves, motor and sensory function, reflexes, gait and balance. Cognitive function, assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), was normal with a score of 30 out of 30. The patient also completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 ad Generealized Anxiety Disorder for screening of depression and anxiety, respectively, with scores within the normal range for both,” Captain Sean Barbabella says in the report. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a quick, 10-minute screening tool used to detect mild cognitive impairment and early signs of dementia. It evaluates various cognitive domains including memory, attention, language, executive functions, visuospatial abilities, and orientation. The test consists of tasks like drawing a clock, naming animals, recalling words, and connecting numbers and letters in sequence. Scored out of 30, a result below 26 may indicate
14 April 2025
14 April 2025
Stress and Lifestyle: A Growing Threat to Heart Health in Young Adults
In recent years, a troubling rise in heart attacks among young adults has prompted healthcare professionals to sound the alarm. What was once largely considered a concern for the older population has now emerged as a critical issue for the youth. Experts point to a combination of modern lifestyle habits, chronic stress, and poor mental health management as key culprits behind this disturbing trend. According to Dr Ranjan Shetty, SPARSH Group of Hospitals, Infantry Road, Bangalore, the roots of heart health are laid down early in life. “Stress, a sedentary lifestyle, the consumption of alcohol, smoking, and a poor diet all lead to compromised heart health. Young adults must be proactive in managing stress and adopting heart-healthy habits,” he explains. Dr Shetty stresses that the choices made in one’s twenties and thirties have a lasting impact. With the increasing prevalence of unhealthy coping mechanisms—like junk food, smoking, and minimal physical activity—young people are inadvertently jeopardising their cardiovascular health. The Burden of Chronic Stress One of the main contributors to this trend is chronic stress, often fuelled by the demands of modern living. Stressful work environments, long working hours, digital overload, social media pressures, and the culture of being constantly “online”
13 April 2025
13 April 2025
Malcolm in the Middle Photo Reunites Frankie Muniz With Cast
Frankie Muniz shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the Malcolm in the Middle set with his on-screen parents, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek. “Always good to have Mom and Dad around,” Muniz wrote on X. Always good to have Mom and Dad around! pic.twitter.com/7XH585hnZE — Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz) April 22, 2025 Who is involved in the Malcolm in the Middle revival? In December, Disney+ announced a four-episode Malcolm in the Middle revival to coincide with the show’s 25th anniversary. Muniz reprises his role as the titular Malcolm Wilkerson, while Cranston and Kaczmarek play Malcolm’s parents, Hal and Lois. The logline of the revival reads, “Malcolm and his daughter are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party.” Other returning cast members include Christopher Masterson as Malcolm’s oldest brother, Francis, and Justin Berfield as Malcolm’s other older brother, Reese. Erik Per Sullivan will not return as Dewey, Malcolm’s younger brother. Sullivan’s last acting credit came in 2010. Instead, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark has been recast as Dewey. Anthony Timpano has been cast as Jamie, Malcolm’s youngest brother. When the show ended on Fox, Jamie was only a toddler. Vaughan Murrae will play Malcolm’s younger sister,
23 April 2025
Stranger Things Season 5’s Noah Schnapp Teases Its Devastating Finale
Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers in the Netflix series Stranger Things, recently warned fans that the Season 5 finale of the popular series would make them “sad” and “devastated.” The show premiered in 2016 and has since become a global hit. The fifth and final season comes out sometime in 2025. Noah Schnapp on how people will react to Stranger Things Season 5’s ending Schnapp told The Hollywood Reporter that “people are going to be truly devastated” when they watch Stranger Things Season 5. The 20-year-old actor and other people involved with the show were making an appearance on the Broadway opening night of Stranger Things: The First Shadow in New York. The production was previously staged at London’s West End. “As sad as it was, I’m so excited to see the world’s reaction to watching the finale because there’s not going to be a dry eye, it’s going to be sad,” Schnapp humorously said, adding, “Not to be so negative, it is a really great season and people will love it.” Stranger Things was created by the Duffer Brothers (Matt and Ross) and has since come to be regarded as a flagship show for Netflix. Ross Duffer, who
23 April 2025
No, Taylor Swift Is Not Going to Tour in 2026
Recently, Taylor Swift fans got excited over the possibility of a 2026 tour. A charity event accidentally mentioned a future tour in a press release, leading many to believe that Swift was planning her next big return to the stage. Now, many fans are curious to know whether the rumors are true. Here are all the details. Is Taylor Swift going on tour in 2026? Despite recently concluding her record-breaking Eras Tour in December 2024, Taylor Swift has once again found herself at the center of tour speculation. However, this time rumors started due to a miscommunication at a Kentucky charity event. Speculation was recently started by the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala, a Kentucky-based charity event, after it mistakenly hinted at a 2026 Taylor Swift tour. The event listed “two tickets to see Taylor Swift during her upcoming 2026 tour” as part of a special auction package, alongside a guitar signed by the superstar. Swifties were quick to take notice, fueling excitement that another tour was already in the works. However, the organization swiftly issued a public correction. In a statement posted to Instagram on April 17, Unbridled Eve apologized for the confusion, explaining that the listing was inaccurate. The
23 April 2025
親密照曝光引起粉絲熱議：日本人氣演員永野芽郁與《大叔的愛》田中圭爆出不倫戀！ – POPBEE
出道至今超過 20 年的日本演員田中圭，在前段時間憑藉著人氣作品《大叔的愛》再度受到觀眾矚目，沒想到近日卻傳出了與另一位人氣演員永野芽郁的不倫戀爆料，引起日本網民一陣熱議，向來在大眾心中留下好印象的他，與目前正在日本演藝圈炙手可熱的她之間，究竟發生了什麼事？ 日媒《週刊文春》在不久前預告將要爆料一對人氣明星的不倫戀情，沒想到新聞曝光後，讓永野芽郁與田中圭的粉絲都十分驚訝，據傳兩人在 2021 年拍攝《接棒家族》時相識，於去年 9 月份正式交往，並在此期間拍攝了不少親密合照，其中就有牽手與自拍在網路上曝光，而這段戀人關係也讓他們的身邊友人感到憂心，《週刊文春》則是在 2024 年就接到相關爆料，並發現近期兩人還曾在酒吧約會並返回女方住處。 @yuyudayo0924 不只是在 2011 年就已結婚的田中圭目前與妻子育有一女，同時，近期與阿部寬一同主演《Caster 新聞主播》的永野芽郁更是和同劇男演員金武俊傳出交往消息，兩人也曾被拍到私下約會和過夜行程，才讓這次的不倫戀情曝光引起了觀眾熱議。不少人也翻出過去田中圭和永野芽郁一同宣傳時就感情極好的蛛絲馬跡，而根據《週刊文春》中的友人爆料，兩人更曾在私下到遊樂園約會，雖然永野芽郁對彼此之間的關係有疑慮，卻仍持續這段戀情。 目前，田中圭在記者的私下採訪中則否認外遇，表示自己是因為喝醉而受到女方照顧，更透露自己確實去過女方家，但已經歸還了鑰匙給對方，對此永野芽郁的經紀公司則回覆與田中圭、金武俊都沒有交往，只是前輩以及朋友關係。而金武俊方面也向媒體聲稱沒有交往，只是尊敬永野芽郁的關係。 加入 Popbee Circle 和訂閱 Popbee 電子報，即時閱覽最新情報，更可快一步了解精彩的尊享禮遇及折扣優惠！除了這篇外，最近還有以下的報導值得你留意： Source link
23 April 2025
One Piece Chapter 1148 Release Date, Time & Where To Read the Manga
The release date and time for One Piece Chapter 1148 are finally here, and fans want to explore when, where, and how to read this Japanese manga. Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga continues to captivate fans worldwide with its rich storytelling, dynamic characters, and ever-evolving world. As one of the longest-running and most beloved series, One Piece consistently delivers high-stakes adventures and emotional depth, keeping readers eagerly anticipating each new chapter. With Chapter 1148 on the horizon, here’s everything you need to know about its release date, time, and where to read the upcoming installment. When is the One Piece Chapter 1148 release date and time? One Piece Chapter 1148 is expected to come out on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 10 AM ET. Following a break after chapter 1147, it’s been declared that chapter 1148 will come out after one week following the previous chapter’s release. Readers can now consult the schedule provided below. It will help to track release times across different time zones in the U.S. and the U.K. In the meantime, One Piece fans in Japan will get the chance to read the upcoming chapter on Monday, May 12, 2025, at midnight JST. Where to read
23 April 2025
What Happened to Sophie Nyweide? Child Actor in Noah Passes Away
The news of the death of Sophie Nyweide, a young actor known for Mammoth, An Invisible Sign, and Noah, was recently confirmed. She died at age 24. News of her demise surfaced recently in an obituary shared by her family. It highlighted her brief but impactful career and personal struggles. Here’s what we know so far about the cause of Sophie Nyweide’s death. Sophie Nyweide passes away at 24, claims report Sophie Nyweide, 24, the American actor known for her roles in Mammoth, An Invisible Sign, and Noah, died on April 14, 2025. Her family shared the news in an obituary. “Sophie was a kind and trusting girl,” her family wrote. “Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously, and much of this art depicts the depth she had, and it also represents the pain she suffered.” The obituary added, “She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death. She repeatedly said she would ‘handle it’ on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life.” Nyweide began acting at a young age. She
23 April 2025
Dwayne Johnson Gives Filming & Story Update on Martin Scorsese Hawaii Crime Movie
Dwayne Johnson has given an update on the new Martin Scorsese Hawaii crime movie. It was announced earlier this year that Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Leonardo DiCaprio will star in a new drama movie directed by Martin Scorsese. The film, which does not yet have an official title, will be about a Hawaiian mob boss who built an empire during the 1960s and 70s. What did Dwayne Johnson say about the new Martin Scorsese movie? Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Johnson announced that production on the movie will begin in 2026. “Nappy Pulawa, just so you guys know, he’s considered the godfather of Hawaii,” Johnson said of the movie’s story. “He was the godfather who ran all of the islands, but he had to do it in a way that was very ruthless, that was very strategic, and that was still very smart. But, also, keep in mind, we had the Japanese yakuza there, the Chinese triads, the Korean gangs, outside influence, American gangsters coming in from Vegas trying to take over Hawaii — Hawaii was a hotbed. And, not only that, but you had American corporations coming in at that time, in the 50s, wanting to just take
23 April 2025
鄭中基離婚｜鄭中基被爆贍養費僅付4位數出手太低 與太太余思敏對簿公堂原因曝光 | UHK 港生活
鄭中基余思敏婚變｜現身家事法庭閉門聆訊 上周二（15日），鄭中基與余思敏被傳媒發現現身灣仔家事法庭，據知正在辦理離婚手續。從TVB娛樂新聞台拍攝畫面所見，當日鄭中基身穿黑色西裝現身，神情嚴肅，容貌明顯較之前消瘦。 當被記者問及原因時，鄭中基反問，「呢個closed court（閉門審訊）嚟，你哋點知？（會唔會想爭子女撫養權？）我想問一問呢個closed court 嚟，你哋點知？closed court點解會收到消息？咁犀利嘅！」未有正面回應記者提問。 鄭中基余思敏婚變｜對簿公堂原因曝光… 今日（22日）再有媒體曝光鄭中基跟余思敏離婚內幕，二人對簿公堂的原因竟然跟贍養費有關，有傳鄭中基僅願付$8,000贍養費？ 雖然鄭中基出身富裕家庭，但由於爸爸鄭東漢下令兩名孫兒要跟鄭家生活，故此只願意支持每月$8,000的贍養費。報導指余思敏跟友人埋怨，指一對子女每月學費已逾萬元，當中尚未計算補習費、興趣班及日常費用等，每月$8,000贍養費根本是難以應付。由於余思敏跟鄭中基未能就贍養費達成共識，故要交由家事法庭處理。 鄭中基余思敏婚變｜女方1原因堅持要離婚？ 另外，報導提及鄭中基跟前經理人何慶湘（湘姐）仍有聯繫，雖然湘姐已轉往某電影公司任職，但她仍然有幫鄭中基處理事務，赴美戒酒前鄭中基曾舉行演唱會，當時湘姐亦陪伴左右，二人依然藕斷絲連。 鄭中基余思敏婚變｜離婚似乎有跡可尋 鄭中基與余思敏於2011年結婚，婚後育有一子一女，過去一家四口不時在社交平台大曬恩愛。不過，鄭中基余思敏自去年8月起一度傳出婚變，當時鄭中基以「工作及道德操守有問題」為由無預警開除經紀人何慶湘（湘姐）。當時香港一名電台主持人跳出來爆料，表示有傳聞指何慶湘的離職與鄭中基老婆余思敏有關，疑似二人關係讓余思敏不滿，才會造成釀成何慶湘離職的局面。 其後，鄭中基又發聲明坦承自己患上抑鬱症，並再次藉由飲酒逃避問題，最終決定在太太余思敏的陪同下前往美國接受戒酒療程。原以為事情已經告一段落，但今年3月余思敏生日時，未見鄭中基公開慶祝，余思敏與一對仔女慶祝生日的照片，更配上字句：「Happy Birthday to me, Start a new chapter」。隨後兩人更被發現互相取消追蹤社交平台，當時已引發外界揣測是否暗示婚姻出現變故。 延伸閱讀：鄭中基現身家事法庭閉門聆訊 與太太余思敏驚傳婚姻觸礁疑已成定局？ 鄭中基余思敏婚變｜父親鄭東漢回應 對於兒子鄭中基的婚姻狀況，鄭中基父親鄭東漢早前被媒體問及此事時表示，兒子與媳婦的事由他們自己決定，自己不便干涉，並希望即使離婚也不要影響到小朋友。 來源：IG@sammieyucm、節目截圖 Source link
23 April 2025
M. Night Shyamalan Confirms New Movie Title, Reveals Book Cover
Oscar-nominated filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Trap) is officially collaborating with acclaimed author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, A Walk to Remember) for the upcoming supernatural thriller novel, which Shyamalan will be adapting into a movie. Random House will be publishing the novel this fall on October 7, 2025. “Collaborating with M. Night Shyamalan has been one of the highlights of my career,” Sparks said in a statement. “We are excited to share the next stage in this process: the beautiful book cover, designed by my longtime cover designer Flamur Tonuzi.” What is the new title for the new M. Night Shyamalan movie? The upcoming Nicholas Sparks novel and the new M. Night Shyamalan movie will officially be titled as Remain. In addition, the official book cover has also dropped, which you can now check out below. At the moment, the movie adaptation currently has no target release date yet. The supernatural romance movie will be directed by Shyamalan, with BAFTA winner Jake Gyllenhaal (Brokeback Mountain) and Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton, Fair Play) expected to lead the cast. Prior to Dynover’s casting, Oscar winner Alicia Vikander was previously attached for the role. The project will be produced by Shyamalan, Marc
23 April 2025
Who Is Penn Badgley’s Wife? Domino Kirke’s Job & Relationship History
Penn Badgley has sparked fresh interest in his personal life as fans revisit the actor’s long-standing relationship with his wife and their growing family. The You star, who quietly tied the knot in 2017 after several years of dating, recently revealed that he and his wife are expecting twins, further highlighting their enduring bond. Here’s a look at their marriage, her career path, and how their relationship has evolved over time. Who is Penn Badgley married to? Penn Badgley is married to Domino Kirke. The couple legally wed on February 27, 2017, in a small civil ceremony in Brooklyn, followed by a larger celebration in June at her mother’s home in New York. They met in 2014 and were first seen publicly in July of that year. Badgley credited their shared Baha’i faith as a key foundation in their relationship and readiness for marriage. What is Domino Kirke’s job? Domino Kirke is a doula, reiki practitioner, and co-founder of Carriage House Birth, an organization offering services for pregnant women. She is also an author and musician. She released the book Life After Birth in 2021 and has performed music with her band DOMINO. In 2017, she released an album titled
23 April 2025
Jason Isaacs Reflects on Playing ‘Racist’ Lucius Malfoy In Harry Potter
Jason Isaacs recently opened up about playing Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise, a character Isaacs describes as having to be explicitly mean to provide a strong story. What did Jason Isaacs say about his role as Lucius Malfoy? In a recent interview during an appearance on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, Isaacs noted that his job in the movies was never to just exist, but show why a character like Draco Malfoy (played by Tom Felton), his character’s son, was such an antagonist. “My job wasn’t being in a franchise. My job was trying to explain to the audience why Draco was such a little s— at school,” Isaacs said (via EW). The actor also opened up about Lucius, calling the character “racist” and “somebody trying to make Hogwarts great again.” “He came from a loveless home, and I came from a long, unbroken chain of loveless parenting,” said Isaacs. “And to play that popinjay and that racist, it might be magical, but the parallels are pretty transparent: someone who doesn’t think that Muggles should mix blood with wizards, and somebody trying to make Hogwarts great again.” Isaacs also said he always takes issue with the
22 April 2025
Supergirl DCU Movie Might Get New Title, Logo Revealed
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow may become the second DC Universe movie to shorten its official title. David Krumholtz, who stars in the upcoming superhero blockbuster as Supergirl‘s father Zor-El, recently announced on Instagram that he had wrapped production on the DCU movie. “Wrapped! Incredible experience working on [Supergirl] with [Milly Alcock and Emily Beecham] Thanks, Craig Gillespie, Peter Safran & [James Gunn] and an absolutely incredible London based cast & crew!” Krumholtz captioned the Instagram post. Supergirl logo hints at new title for DCU movie The post also featured a picture of the front and back of his director’s chair, which revealed the official logo for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. However, the words “Woman of Tomorrow” are nowhere to be found in the logo, suggesting that, like Superman before it, the DCU movie has dropped its subtitle. Check out Krumholtz’s Instagram post and the Supergirl logo below: James Gunn’s forthcoming Superman movie was originally announced under the title Superman: Legacy. However, by the time production on the DCU movie began in February 2024, the title had been shortened to Superman, with Gunn explaining, “When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film Superman: Legacy. By the
22 April 2025
Rust Trailer Previews Alec Baldwin’s Controversial Western Movie
A new Rust trailer for the controversial Western movie has been revealed, featuring Alec Baldwin as an outlaw. The movie is slated to make its debut on May 2, 2025, with Falling Forward Films and Ascending Media Group handling its theatrical and VOD distributions, respectively. “In 1880s Wyoming, recently orphaned Lucas Hollister accidentally kills a rancher and is sentenced to hang. In a twist of fate, his estranged grandfather, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust, breaks him out of jail and takes him on the run toward Mexico,” reads the official synopsis. “As they flee across the unforgiving wilderness, the fugitive pair must outrun the determined U.S. Marshal Wood Helm and a ruthless bounty hunter named Preacher.” Check out the new Rust trailer below (watch more trailers): What happens in the Rust trailer? The video shows Baldwin’s character as he embarks on a harrowing journey to Mexico with his grandson. It also highlights some of the thrilling sequences from the movie. The cast also includes rances Fisher, Josh Hopkins, Travis Fimmel, Patrick Scott McDermott, Devon Werkheiser, Rhys Coiro, Xander Berkeley, Jake Busey, Abraham Benrubi, Travis Hammer, Nick Farnell, Sam Carson, Richard Gunn, and Easton Malcolm. Rust is written and directed by
22 April 2025
Garrett Hedlund Is Out for Revenge in Barron’s Cove Trailer
Well Go USA has shared the official Barron’s Cove trailer for the upcoming crime thriller, starring Garrett Hedlund, Brittany Snow, and Hamish Linklater. The movie is scheduled to make its debut on June 6, 2025 in theaters and on VOD. Check out the Barron’s Cove trailer below (watch more trailers): What happens in the Barron’s Cove trailer? The video features Hedlund as a grieving father who wants revenge for the death of his beloved son. He kidnaps the son of a politician who he blames for the tragedy. It also highlights some of the intense sequences involving Hedlund’s character, who will do everything he can to uncover the truth. Barron’s Cove is written and directed by Evan Ari Kelman. The R-rated movie also stars Christian Convery as Ethan, Tramell Tillman as Felix, Raúl Castillo as Navarro, Stephen Lang as Benji, and more. It is produced by Jordan Beckerman, Jason Michael Berman, Chadd Harbold, Parker Hill, Seth Kelman, Jordan Yale Levine, Bannor Michael MacGregor, Nick Phillips, Will Raynor, Derek Rubin, Shaun Sanghani, and Cory Thompson. The creative team also includes cinematographer Matthew Jensen and editor Hanna Park. “The film follows a father with a violent past (Hedlund) as he grieves the
22 April 2025
Matt Murdock & Heather Glenn’s Big Change Spoiled
While Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 may have just ended its run on Disney+, executive producer and series writer Dario Scardapane has already revealed an interesting tidbit about Matt Murdoch’s relationship with Heather Glenn in Season 2. Heather, played by Margarita Levieva, is one of many new characters introduced in the first season of Daredevil’s revival series. From the very first episode, the show manages to establish a romantic dynamic between the titular hero and the New York-based therapist. However, their opposing views on the topic of masked vigilantes ultimately create a rift between the couple, leading Glenn to join hands with the villainous Wilson Fisk. As per Scardapane’s latest statements, the conflict between Matt and Heather should culminate in their breakup in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. Dario Scardapane reveals Matt and Heather break up in Daredevil: Born Again In a recent discussion, the seasoned producer and screenwriter seemed to inadvertently disclose that Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdoch and Margarita Levieva’s Heather Glenn will part ways in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. While speaking with TV Insider, Scardapane shed light on how the arcs of all the newly-introduced characters could pan out in the show’s second season. As he explained the
22 April 2025
Edan再提感情事正式確認林明禎地位 20字「重要的人」宣言man爆護花 | UHK 港生活
呂爵安深夜直播罕談林明禎 日前Edan在結束《膠戰RUN FOR YOUR LIVE》後，在突發IG直播，其間他表示在今年年頭開始，感覺到得迷惘及迷失，可能由於出道後的幾年間不知不覺累積了很多壓力，所以一直處於低頻的狀態中。他雖然未直接提及林明禎姓名，不過就表示曾收到用字難堪的私訊，之後更確立對方地位指：「佢係一個好好嘅女仔、係我一個好身邊重要嘅人！」 不想交代感情事 另外，他亦表示自己亦已經28歲，有喜歡的人亦很正常，不過就認為不是所有事情都需要各大眾交代，指自己即使是中學時被媽媽問有沒有喜歡的月女生，亦不會回答。又指雖然明白自己是公眾人物，大眾會對私事感興趣，不過對傳巢媒追問亦會感無奈：「如果係啲網民講嘅嘢，你又要我去回應，但真係唔係嗰回事，我都唔知點去處理。我發覺其實冇辦法，唔想再被呢啲嘢影響。」 承認受戀情影響 Edan在直播中亦剖白心底話，表示過去半年因公開承認追林明禎，而經歷不少事：「嗰次意識到我會失去啲嘢、影響啲嘢。呢半年幾封閉自己，好綁手綁腳，好多人指指點點，一直好多內心鬥爭，唔知點好。」希望可以藉著這此機會打開自己跟爵屎分享感受，與大家一起進步，變得更開心，也感謝粉絲的支持，以及一直給予的愛。 來源：IG@呂爵安 Source link
22 April 2025
Who Is Ailee’s Husband? Choi Si-hun’s Job & Relationship History
There is considerable interest from fans in Ailee’s personal life and who her husband is. The American singer-songwriter has garnered massive fame as part of the Korean music industry. She has released three Korean studio albums, one English album, multiple extended plays, and has appeared in numerous TV shows and the feature film, Dream High 2. So, here is everything to know about the person Ailee is married to, his job, and their relationship. Who is Ailee married to? Ailee is married to Choi Si-hun. The couple regularly posts about each other on social media. In March 2025, Si-hun shared a group of photos and a video clip featuring Ailee on Instagram. He wrote in the caption in Korean, “My beagle wife is cuteeeee.” Si-hun was reportedly born on October 27, 1992, which makes him 32 years old and about three years younger than Ailee, who was born on May 30, 1989. What is Choi Si-hun’s job? Ailee’s husband is a model and actor. Choi Si-hun has appeared in various series, such as Café Kilimanjaro, I Ate Well Today, and The New Employee. He is arguably best known for his tenure on the Netflix reality series, Single’s Inferno. Si-hun was
22 April 2025
SZA’s Fall On Grand National Tour Explained
SZA’s Grand National Tour nearly got off to a chaotic start when the singer almost took a fall during her opening night on Saturday. Having confirmed the tour, which the five-time Grammy winner is headlining with Kendrick Lamar, in December 2024, she kickstarted the concert series on April 19, 2025, at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. During her performance, the accredited musician almost lost her footing on the stage, causing fans on the internet to question what happened to her. So, here’s everything you need to know regarding SZA’s near-fall experience during her ongoing Grand National Tour. What happened to SZA on her 2025 Grand National Tour? In a video posted online, which has since gone viral, SZA is seen performing a routine on her hit single, “Diamond Boy (DTM),” from her 2024 album Lana. In the clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Missouri-born artist, whose actual name is Solána Imani Rowe, is seen alongside a male dancer. During the act, she went on to wrap her leg around the dancer’s thigh to take support as she leaned forward. However, SZA’s aide ended up stumbling, causing the singer to almost fall. Nevertheless, the R&B veteran managed to maintain her
22 April 2025
Will Forte Regrets Faking His Death at 14: ‘It Was the Worst’
Comedian and actor Will Forte recently opened up about a prank he pulled on his mother when he was 14 that he instantly regretted, and it taught him a valuable lesson. How did Will Forte fake his death? During a recent appearance on Hot Ones, host Sean Evans asked what the best prank he ever pulled on his parents was. While Forte couldn’t decide on one, he did know immediately what the worst one was. “I have an awful one. Ugh. I’m not even going to tell it,” said Forte, before he eventually opened up about it. “It’s awful. It’s horrible. You’ll see why. Please feel free to cut this out. I saw my mom driving in the neighborhood and I was like, ‘Oh, this’ll be funny.’ I wrote on a piece of paper, I’m like, ‘I’m so sorry, Mom.’ And then left that at the front door and then laid down on her bathroom floor as if I was no longer alive.” Forte went on to say that the prank was fairly convincing, as his mother truly believed Forte had killed himself. The Saturday Night Live alum then said it was “the worst thing” hearing her reaction, and that
21 April 2025
清秀長相像爸媽 王菲女兒李嫣抽煙網熱議 – 娛樂新聞 – PChome Online 新聞
金曲天后王菲和前夫李亞鵬的19歲女兒李嫣（如圖），因為一張她手上拿著菸的照片，引起熱烈討論，網友紛紛認為時間過得真快「王菲女兒都可以抽菸了」，而她清秀的外表也被說越長越像爸媽。（圖／翻攝自微博） [NOWnews今日新聞] 金曲天后王菲和前夫李亞鵬的19歲女兒李嫣，從小就因為星二代的身分備受關注，近日網上流出一張她手上拿著菸的照片，引起網友熱烈討論，認為時間過得真快「王菲女兒都到了可以抽菸的年紀了」，而清秀的外表也被說越長越像爸媽。 李嫣香煙照引起討論 被說外表越來越像爸媽 2024年，李嫣18歲生日時曾公開一組黑白藝術照，照片中的她神情高冷、超凡的氣質讓網友讚不絕口，她的長相不僅被說和媽媽王菲一樣，也有部分網友認為臉部輪廓和已故歌后李玟有些相似，系列照片一度登上微博熱搜。 近日，李嫣手拿煙的黑白照片流出，圖中她手拿著一根香菸，身著深色上衣，綁著馬尾，清新的外表讓人看了著迷，紛紛留言表示「時間過得好快，李嫣已經到了可以抽菸的年紀」、「長的好像爸爸媽媽呀」、「感覺輪廓像爸爸，表情像媽媽」。 李嫣出生前被診斷唇顎裂 現已漂亮地長大 李嫣出生前就被診斷出有唇顎裂（兔唇），王菲不僅堅持將她生下來，還建立了「嫣然天使基金」幫助了許多唇顎裂的小孩，從小到大經歷過多次手術後，李嫣也順利平安地長大，且擁有著非常漂亮的外表。 李嫣抽煙的照片引起網友熱議。（圖／翻攝自微博） ※【NOWnews 今日新聞】提醒您 吸菸會導致肺癌、心臟血管疾病，未滿20歲不得吸菸！ 相關新聞 王菲愛女來台開唱！被歌迷告白「老婆情人節快樂」 第一反應曝光 王菲「本來不姓王」！改名3次才成樂壇天后 2度離婚55歲現況曝光 小S突曬「徐家3姊妹」合照！放王菲這首歌 心碎喊話大S：好想妳 Source link
21 April 2025
New Star Wars Show Being Written By Lost Showrunner
Carlton Cuse has been tapped to write a new Star Wars show from Lucasfilm. Cuse served as the showrunner of ABC’s Lost alongside Damon Lindelof. He also co-created Amazon Prime Video’s Jack Ryan series with Graham Roland and has worked on shows such as Bates Motel, The Strain, Colony, Locke & Key, Five Days at Memorial, and Pulse, among other titles. What do we know about the new Star Wars show from the Jack Ryan creator? According to Jeff Sneider’s The InSneider, Cuse and his son, Nick Cuse, are now writing a new Star Wars series for Lucasfilm and Disney+. Plot details are being kept under wraps at this time, meaning it’s unclear who the show will focus on or where it will be set within the Star Wars timeline. Nick Cuse has worked on shows such as The Leftovers, Maniac, Watchmen, Calls, and Station Eleven. He also co-wrote the screenplay for 2020’s The Hunt, which was directed by Craig Zobel. This marks the first time that Carlton and Nick Cuse have collaborated on a project together. While fans wait to see what Carlton and Nick’s Star Wars series turns out to be, Lucasfilm is now getting ready to launch
21 April 2025
朱敏瀚回應被爆與陳曉華同居 王敏奕指老爺曾志偉生日會冇飲醉 | am730
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21 April 2025
How Blake Lively ‘Saved’ Ex Penn Badgley While Filming Gossip Girl
Penn Badgley’s recent reprisal of Joe Goldberg in Netflix’s final installment of You and Blake Lively’s ongoing legal drama with Justin Baldoni have caused a 2023 interview comment from him praising his former co-star to resurface online. This has ignited widespread curiosity and speculation amongst fans, who are wondering what Badgley said about Lively. The two actors, who had dated in the past, also romanced each other on-screen on Gossip Girl. So, here’s everything to know about Badgley’s past comments on Lively, which are circulating online again. The Easy A actor gave an interview in 2023, where he discussed a myriad of topics pertaining to his career. During this discussion, he was asked about his Gossip Girl days, resulting in him sharing an anecdote about his past relationship with Blake Lively. Penn Badgley, who had experienced a “dark undercurrent” in his life during his time on The CW series, mentioned to Variety how that experience was not because of substance abuse. Citing Lively’s contribution in helping him, he stated, “Blake didn’t drink, and I think our relationship in some ways saved me from forcing myself to go down that road.” Badgley and Lively, who dated between 2007 and 2010, maintained
21 April 2025
Taiwanese tourist encounters smoking fake Dyson hair dryer at Hong Kong’s Ladies’ Market
23rd April 2025 – (Hong Kong) A Taiwanese tourist recently shared his shopping experience at Hong Kong’s Ladies’ Market on Instagram, where he captured a shocking incident involving a suspected counterfeit Dyson hair dryer. While testing the product at a souvenir stall, the dryer emitted a loud “pop” sound and thick white smoke, startling both the tourist and the stall owner. The entire scene was caught on video and quickly went viral, sparking heated discussions among netizens in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The tourist explained that curiosity led him to inquire about the performance of the fake Dyson hair dryer, wanting to see if it functioned similarly to the original. However, upon plugging in the device, the stall owner was caught off guard as the dryer began spewing smoke for over ten seconds. The owner, visibly shocked, exclaimed, “How could this happen? I’ve never seen this before!” The tourist and his friend laughed off the situation, joking as they left, “The owner hasn’t even started business today and already lost one.” The 13-second video of the incident attracted significant attention online, with many viewers questioning the safety and quality of counterfeit products. Some joked that the hair dryer looked more
23 April 2025
Visa unveils #TravelWithVisa initiative to boost cross-border travel in Asia Pacific through strategic collaborations
Launching in Hong Kong, one of Asia’s busiest transit hubs, the ongoing multi-phased #TravelWithAsia initiative aims to enhance travel experiences and tourism economy in the region, which saw a remarkable 26% increase in cross-border trips in 2024.[1] Through strategic collaborations with leading airlines, banks, public transit operators, and key merchants, the initiative will curate unique and seamless door-to-door experiences for travellers across major tourist destinations in the region. HONG KONG, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced the launch of #TravelWithVisa in Hong Kong, an ongoing regional initiative designed to connect travellers with major destinations in Asia Pacific. With a multi-phased approach, the initiative aims to enrich travel experiences, boost travel spending, and contribute to the Asia Pacific’s tourism economy, which saw a remarkable 26% increase in cross-border trips originating within the region in 2024, outpacing the global growth rate of 12%.[2] Strategic collaborations shaping travel experiences in Asia Pacific The Asia Pacific region is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of tourism. In 2024, seven out of the top ten fastest-growing travel destinations globally, in terms of arrivals, are from the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Thailand and
23 April 2025
TVB actress Miao Yu now earns over $20 a day cutting watermelons, has no plans to return to acting
By Linh Le  April 22, 2025 | 01:26 am PT Hong Kong actress Miao Yu, who now works as a waitress in Dongguan, China, revealed that she earned 150 yuan (US$20.6) in a single day for cutting 30 watermelons during her shift. Hong Kong actress Miao Yu. Photo fom Yu’s Weibo According to The Star, Yu shared her new lifestyle and income in a video posted on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. She said on other days, she can earn up to 180 yuan for tasks like setting tables. Yu said her current job feels more manageable and rewarding than her former life as an actress. “I’m in Dongguan every day, and it’s very fulfilling,” she said. “I earn money daily.” The actress also shared a screenshot of a recent film role offer that would have paid her 500 yuan per day. However, she declined it. “I’m in Dongguan now and have some fame here,” she responded. “I’ll consider it first. 500 yuan… should I go to Hong Kong to film a movie or stay here and work?” Yu explained that income stability was her primary reason for stepping away from the entertainment industry, as sometimes she has to
22 April 2025
White House Reacts to Countries Issuing Travel Warnings for US
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to growing international concerns over travel to the U.S., as more countries issue updated travel advisories in response to President Trump’s immigration and transgender rights policies. Leavitt assured reporters that the U.S. remains a desirable destination, citing improved safety compared to the previous administration. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes a question during a daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 15, 2025, in Washington, DC. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes a question during a daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 15, 2025, in Washington, DC. AFP/Getty Images Why It Matters International travel advisories are important for citizens planning trips abroad, offering guidance on potential safety risks. Countries such as New Zealand, Germany, and the U.K. have updated their travel advice for U.S.-bound travelers, citing concerns over terrorism, civil unrest, and stricter U.S. immigration laws. This shift raises questions about how U.S. policies affect its reputation globally, particularly in terms of business and tourism. What To Know The government of New Zealand has urged its citizens to “exercise increased caution” when traveling to
22 April 2025
As a policy, Hong Kong is an advanced travel destination that tries to practice barrier-free philoso..
사진 확대 Photo = Hong Kong Tourism Authority As a policy, Hong Kong is an advanced travel destination that tries to practice barrier-free philosophy from the time the infrastructure is established. Barrier-free environments are well equipped throughout the city, so anyone can enjoy travel without inconvenience. In an effort to promote this barrier-free environment, the Hong Kong Tourism Authority collaborated with 970,000 subscribers, YouTuber Wiracle, to produce content videos. Park Wi, the operator of WIRACLE, also drew attention when she married Song Ji-eun, a member of the girl group Secret, last year. Based on the travel experience of travelers with restrictions on movement, Wirak’s travelogue to Hong Kong is made into three pieces, and various travel elements such as public transportation, tourist attractions, and gourmet experiences are included in the video. The star’s street, where you can meet the hand print and Lee So-ryong statues of famous Hong Kong stars such as Chow Yun-fat, has a flat sidewalk and a ramp for wheelchair movement, making it convenient for anyone to move. Hong Kong’s art center, the Western Dragon Cultural Center, is loved by Hong Kong citizens as well as tourists for its wide park and about 10 world-class cultural facilities,
22 April 2025
Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel set for US$100 million renovation
The 61-year-old Mandarin Oriental hotel in Central will undergo a US$100 million renovation demonstrating the company’s continued faith in Hong Kong as a premier tourism destination, the group’s chief executive has said, dismissing suggestions the city suffered from a negative image overseas. In an exclusive interview with the Post, Laurent Kleitman, group chief executive of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, said a number of facilities would be revamped and offerings improved over the next 18 months, despite growing global economic tensions fuelled by the US-China trade war that could affect international travel to Hong Kong. The company will simultaneously undertake a US$100 million facelift of the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Bangkok. Kleitman said Hong Kong remained an attractive gateway for business, cultural interactions and tourism, as reflected by a series of mega-events the city held last month, ranging from the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament and concerts at the new Kai Tak Stadium to art shows such as Art Basel. An artist’s impression of the renovated lobby at the Mandarin Oriental. Photo: Handout As for the hotel, it remained an integral part of the city’s cultural dynamism, he added. Source link
22 April 2025
Tourism numbers expected to favor HK during next holiday
The scene at Shenzhen Bay Port yesterday. SING TAO Cheng Wong More mainland travelers are expected to visit Hong Kong during the upcoming Labour Day holiday as a tourism sector representative noted that promotional efforts have been effective, especially on social media. Hong Kong Tourism Association executive director Timothy Chui Ting-pong told The Standard that northbound travel during the May 1 holiday is not expected to be as significant as during the Easter holiday as it is only a one-day public holiday in Hong Kong, with school exams also approaching. Chui expects Hong Kong to embrace a busy golden week with an influx of mainland travelers as the city’s tourism promotions bear fruit and border controls normalize. Easter saw an “exodus” of residents, with approximately 2.22 million departures made over four days, an increase of 180,000 compared to the same period last year. In contrast, there were only about 400,000 mainland and foreign arrivals, resulting in a “travel deficit.” Traffic peaked on the final day of the long break as northbound vehicles returned to the city. At 5.30pm yesterday, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge checkpoint reported a 500-meter vehicle backlog, with border-crossing wait times stretching up to 40 minutes. According
21 April 2025
Pampered pets flying by private jet to avoid ‘cargo class’ travel
On the tarmac at Luton airport a Gulfstream private jet is parked. In the Signature Aviation terminal a group of very pampered passengers are waiting for the call to board. So far, just another day in the exclusive world of private aviation. Until they prance out on their four legs, their golden hair blowing in the wind, their owners following behind. Welcome to executive pet travel. The dogs and their owners are boarding an aircraft chartered by K9 Jets, a specialist pet aviation company founded in 2023 by Adam Golder, a former media advertising manager who identified a gap in the market. The dogs aren’t fed on the flights — to avoid “toileting” issues PAUL CLARKE Transporting pets in plane cargo holds can put animals at risk PAUL CLARKE He said: “The cost of cargo shot up during the pandemic, by up to 400 per cent in some cases. There are about four million dogs shipped by cargo every year but the cost had gone through the roof. “I was looking for a way to move into aviation and a friend told me that owners were getting together on Facebook to charter jets and share the cost between them.” Golder
21 April 2025
Top security cover in place for US Veep JD Vance’s Jaipur visit | Jaipur News
JAIPUR: Rajasthan Police will deploy a high-level security contingent for the upcoming visit of United States vice-president JD Vance and his family who are scheduled to arrive in Jaipur on April 21 and stay until April 24.The US Vice President will land in Delhi at 10am on Monday. He will visit the Akshardham temple in the afternoon. Vance’s official meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled at 6.30 pm the same day. The VP and his family is expected to leave Delhi for Jaipur after their official dinner with the PM.On April 22, the VP is scheduled to visit the Amber Fort at 9 am where he is expected to meet chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. This will be followed by his only public engagement at Rajasthan International Centre at 3pm, where he will engage with industry leaders from the state and discuss trade and technology.On April 23, he will head to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal and return to Jaipur in the afternoon, when he is scheduled to visit the City Palace. The US Vice President and his family will fly back to the US from Jaipur on April 24.A senior official said several IPS officers, including
21 April 2025
China’s May Day holiday sparks surge in outbound travel
Foreign tourists visit Tokyo’s Asakusa entertainment district on April 29, 2024. The number of Japan’s inbound tourists reached 3.08 million in March, a record high, thanks to the Japanese yen hitting a new 34-year low in the foreign exchange market, turning Japan into a shopping paradise. Photo: VCG As the May Day holiday approaches, Chinese travelers are showing a strong preference for short- and medium-haul overseas destinations, underscoring the burgeoning demand for a variety of travel experiences. Short-haul outbound travel shows strong growth, with both group tours and independent travel gaining popularity. Tuniu Travel data on Monday showed there has been a 60 percent year-on-year increase in group tour bookings and a 29 percent rise in independent travel among Chinese mainland tourists, and Hong Kong and Macao SARs currently dominate the market. Meanwhile, the surge in short-haul outbound travel demand is also evident in flight bookings, with over 750,000 outbound and inbound flight bookings for the May Day holidays. Reservations to Japan and South Korea have risen by 28 percent year-on-year as of April 9, industry data showed, Beijing Business Today reported. For longer journeys, European destinations including Italy, Norway and Greece have become preferred options, according to Airbnb. Notably,
21 April 2025
HK businessmen plan European trade missions amid US visit delay
SINGTAO Hong Kong businesses remain dedicated to engaging in dialogue with US trade, despite the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce’s decision to postpone a business visit, according to lawmaker Jeffery Lam Kin-fung. His comment came as the chamber has postponed a US business trip that was originally scheduled to begin on April 24, citing market volatility and policy uncertainty amid ongoing US-China trade tensions. The seven-day visit will be rescheduled for later this year, he said. Lam, a lawmaker representing the chamber, said on Monday that the decision to delay the trip came after careful consideration. “We are committed to communication and maintaining dialogue through various channels,” Lam said during a radio program. Lam explained that with trade policies in flux, the chamber determined it prudent to wait until at least the second half of the year before proceeding with the visit. The business leader emphasized that Hong Kong companies must diversify beyond the US market to ensure long-term viability, noting particular interest in Southeast Asia, Africa and South America, while mainland China remains the most significant market. Lam revealed plans for potential European trade missions later this year, describing strong interest from European counterparts seeking access to
21 April 2025
Hong Kong is Brutalist Heaven—and Here’s Your Expert Guide
Hoi Ping Chamber of Commerce Secondary School. Courtesy of Kevin Mak It’s hard to ignore a Brutalist building. With its boxy lines and imposing presence, it immediately evokes a reaction, positive or not. Closely associated with designers Le Corbusier and Marcel Breuer—the latter was the real-life inspiration for the award-winning film, The Brutalist—brutalism was born in post-war England and quickly spread worldwide. It got its name from the French expression “béton brut,” which translates to “raw concrete,” the primary material for this ugly-beautiful architectural style. Even as many of these buildings themselves fall into disrepair, the rich legacy of Brutalism lives on online. Social media accounts like @sosbrutalism and @brutbuilds document Brutalist buildings around the world, winning new fans and advocating for their preservation. The guard’s house at the former Shaw Studios. Courtesy of Kevin Mak It was @sosbrutalism that sparked a research idea for Hong Kong architect Bob Pang Chin Wah, who describes the movement as far-reaching, fearless, and authentic. “The urgency of discussing [Brutalism’s] historical and cultural value caught my attention, especially as several renowned Brutalist landmarks have been demolished,” says Pang. He, along with and Hong Kong-based architect and photographer Kevin Mak, delved into their own city’s Brutalist
21 April 2025
Mainland tourist accidentally appears in popular Hong Kong drama, chooses not to pursue
20th April 2025 – (Hong Kong) Sisi, a woman from Sichuan currently working in Shenzhen, recently discovered her appearance in a popular Hong Kong drama, including a line of dialogue. She explained that the footage was filmed last year during her visit to Hong Kong with a friend while pursuing a master’s degree. Sisi stated that she has no plans to take action and even expressed gratitude to the production team for the unexpected experience. The scene, which showcased Victoria Harbour and other tourist imagery, featured Sisi in conversation with her friend. Her face was captured directly, accompanied by a line of dialogue, “How about it?” The discovery was made when her friend’s mother, while watching the drama, noticed the striking resemblance and sent her a screenshot to confirm if it was her. Some netizens praised Sisi for her beauty, while others raised concerns about potential infringement of portrait rights, as the footage was used for commercial purposes. Responding to these concerns, Sisi acknowledged that the filming process might not have been entirely thorough. However, she described the experience as a delightful and rare encounter for herself and her friend. She thanked those who expressed concern
20 April 2025
International travelers are dramatically reducing their cross-border visits to the U.S. Here’s why.
For international tourists, traveling to the United States is looking less inviting these days. The combination of President Donald Trump’s trade policies and hostile rhetoric toward much of the rest of the world are creating a chill in international travel to the U.S. That shift might have a significant economic impact, with one Wall Street firm projecting U.S. revenue could collapse by as much as $90 billion this year when combined with reduced travel and U.S. product boycotts. Tourism from Canada has seen the biggest drop-off after Trump targeted the country directly through trade restrictions and indirectly by suggesting that the northern neighbor and close ally could become the “51st state” of the U.S. Traveler data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows visitors coming across the northern border down 12.5% in February year over year, and off 18% for March. Visitors from Western Europe, another traditional allied region, have also pulled back, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office, a division of the U.S. Commerce Department. Some vacationers from the most historically reliable countries of origin, like the United Kingdom and Germany, have chosen not to visit the U.S. Travel from those countries declined by as much as
18 April 2025
2 travel agents held for passport fraud: Delhi Police | Latest News Delhi
Apr 18, 2025 06:34 AM IST Two Punjab travel agents were arrested for facilitating illegal foreign travel using forged passports, following a case registered at IGI Airport. Two travel agents in Punjab were arrested on Tuesday for helping their clients travel to foreign countries using passports of other people, Delhi Police said, adding that the arrests were made after a cheating and forgery case was registered at the IGI Airport last week. The case was filed at IGI after a Punjab man was deported from Hong Kong when it was found that there was no departure entry on his passport against his arrival. (Representational image) According to police, the men have been identified as Neeraj Passi, 41, and his brother Joginder Pal alias Sunny, 37. The case was filed at IGI after a Punjab man was deported from Hong Kong when it was found that there was no departure entry on his passport against his arrival, Usha Rangnani, additional commissioner of police (IGI Airport), said. Police said a 28-year-old passenger Harpal Singh from Amritsar arrived at the Delhi airport on April 7 on an emergency certificate. During immigration clearance, it was revealed that he had two arrival records on his
18 April 2025
Visa moves its Asia-Pacific travel campaign into next phase with airline partnerships
The #TravelWithVisa initiative takes off in Hong Kong at the K11 Musea, set against the backdrop of the iconic Victoria Harbour Riding on the success of its #TravelWithVisa initiative in Asia-Pacific, digital payment specialist Visa has elevated the campaign with partnerships with five international airlines – Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA AIR, and Singapore Airlines – to offer Hong Kong and Macau outbound travellers rewarding flight experiences with premium benefits. The initiative will showcase Visa’s intercity smart mobility solutions that enable a more efficient door-to-door travel journey, along with merchant offers that curate new travel experiences and exclusive access to mega events across Asia-Pacific for Visa cardholders. The #TravelWithVisa initiative takes off in Hong Kong at the K11 Musea, set against the backdrop of the iconic Victoria Harbour The #TravelWithVisa initiative is regional in nature, designed to connect travellers with major destinations in Asia-Pacific. With a multi-phased approach, the initiative aims to enrich travel experiences, boost travel spending, and contribute to the region’s tourism economy. Visa stated that Asia-Pacific saw a remarkable 26 per cent increase in cross-border trips originating within the region in 2024, outpacing the global growth rate of 1 per cent. Visa also
17 April 2025
Two Punjab-based agents held for facilitating illegal travel using swapped passports
New Delhi, Two Punjab-based agents have been arrested for facilitating the illegal travel of a man from Hong Kong to Delhi using the passport of another individual, an official on Thursday said. Two Punjab-based agents held for facilitating illegal travel using swapped passports The accused, identified as Neeraj Passi and his brother Sunny alias Joginder Pal , were arrested from Punjab’s Amritsar in connection with a case involving Harpal Singh , the official said. All three are residents of Amritsar, he added. The officials found discrepancies in Singh’s travel records during immigration clearance when he arrived at Delhi’s IGI Airport from Hong Kong on April 7 on an Emergency Certificate. An Emergency Certificate is a one-way travel document primarily issued to the Indian citizens, who are abroad and need to return home urgently due to loss, damage or unavailability of their passport. Singh departed for Hong Kong on February 29, 2016. An arrival entry was recorded in June 2016, but no departure record was found for his subsequent return to India earlier this month, indicating misuse of his passport by another individual, he added. A case under relevant sections of the law was registered at the IGI Airport Police Station.
17 April 2025
Hong Kong International Airport Again Named Worlds Busiest Cargo Airport – Travel Radar
The Airport Council International has named Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as the single busiest cargo airport in the world for the 14th time since 2010. In the heart of the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong is a crucial strategic area and port. The airport handled almost 5 million tonnes of cargo during the year. Cathay Group, containing Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo, have been instrumental in the airport’s success. Hong Kong harbour and skyline © Benh LIEU SONG HKIA’s response Speaking of the news, CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Vivian Cheung, said: “We are proud to be consistently named the world’s busiest cargo airport over the years. This is a great demonstration of our commitment in enhancing our cargo services by striving for innovation and seizing opportunities. Alongside the commissioning of the Three-runway System, we are also seeing new cargo handling facilities established at the airport. We will continue to work with the air cargo community to leverage the unique advantages at HKIA, strengthen our resilience amid the economic uncertainties and challenges, and reinforce HKIA as the world’s leading aviation hub.’’ © Md Shaifuzzaman Ayon Cathay Airlines Cathay Pacific, flag carrier of Hong Kong headquartered at HKIA, congratulated the
17 April 2025
Hong Kong Airlines: Reduced Flights to Japan for May and June – Travel Radar
Recent forecasts of potential earthquakes have impacted Japanese tourism in the coming months, first seen in reduced flight bookings. Hong Kong Airlines has announced reduced flights to Japan in response to declining booking rates in May and June. Hong Kong Airlines plane. © Bruce Cowan Hong Kong Airlines: Flight Restructure with Reduced Bookings Responding to another local news outlet based in Hong Kong, the airline announced a reduction in flights connecting Hong Kong to major Japanese tourist destinations, including Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya. This is because of reduced bookings on these routes. The airline promises to handle with care all affected bookings and find a solution for all travellers. Japan has always been one of the most popular tourist destinations in East Asia for both regional and international travellers. This popularity is further proven by flights connecting Japan and other Asian regions, ranking amongst the top 10 busiest flight routes in 2024. Shibuya crossing, Tokyo. © Benh LIEU SONG Japan: Earthquake-prone Travel Hotspot Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Japanese archipelago is on the borders of the Pacific and the Eurasian plates. Continuous plate movements build tension along plate boundaries. Thus, Japan has been a constant hotspot of
17 April 2025
Culture, not couture: The new face of Hong Kong hospitality: Travel Weekly Asia
Hong Kong has a golden opportunity to enhance its standing as one of the world’s most authentic destinations, but the city will need to look beyond shopping to drive demand from international visitors, a leading Hong Kong hotelier has suggested Aron Harilela, CEO and chairman of Harilela Hotels Limited and founder of The Hari Hong Kong and its sister property The Hari London, says Hong Kong’s luxury scene is evolving from being solely a retail destination to one that “emphasises unique experiences”. “To attract international travellers, we should focus our marketing efforts on the diverse attractions Hong Kong has to offer – beyond shopping. Highlighting cultural events, local cuisine, and stunning natural landscapes can help reinvigorate our appeal as a vibrant cultural hub.” Aron Harilela says efforts should be made to highlight local stories, celebrate people and showcase traditional foods. Harilela says Hong Kong has a wealth of authenticity, from its diverse culinary landscape to its rich cultural heritage. “However, there’s always room for improvement in how we promote these unique aspects. Efforts should be made to highlight local stories, celebrate the people behind our businesses, and showcase traditional foods. “Collaborative initiatives between hotels, local artisans, and culinary experts can
17 April 2025
Cheap airfares to Taiwan from Hong Kong as Japan earthquake fears extend to nearby regions
16th April 2025 – (Tokyo) Reports of a possible “Nankai Trough Earthquake” in Japan have been generating anxiety since the start of the year, potentially affecting travel to neighbouring destinations like Taiwan. Travel expert Akio Hong pointed out that ongoing discussions about the earthquake may have dampened interest among Hong Kong residents in visiting Taiwan. A recent review of Cathay Pacific ticket prices reveals enticing deals for round-trip flights between Hong Kong and Taipei in the upcoming months, priced as low as HK$1,017. This fare includes 23kg of checked baggage, taxes, and other fees. In comparison, budget airline HK Express offers a “Light” fare for HK$901, excluding checked baggage. Adding 20kg of baggage brings the total to HK$1,101, making it 8.3% more expensive than Cathay’s offering. Cathay Pacific’s competitive pricing may stem from the decreased interest in Taiwan travel due to earthquake concerns. The airline’s utilization of larger aircraft, coupled with Taipei’s role as a layover stop for flights to Tokyo or Osaka, allows Cathay to draw passengers with reduced fares. A travel agency highlighted that post-pandemic lows in ticket prices to Japan have been recorded for Cathay Pacific, while flights to Taiwan are being offered at discounted rates. Cathay’s
16 April 2025
The United Kingdom’s best-kept secret? Its ties to Augusta National
By: Shaun Tolson April 16, 2025 Before Bobby Jones partnered with Alister MacKenzie to design Augusta National, he fell in love with Sunningdale Golf Club (above) across the Atlantic. Kevin Diss Photography We hate to break the bad news, but odds are you’ll never get the chance to drive down Magnolia Lane; you’ll never know what it feels like to stand in the fairway on Azalea, weighing your options of taking on Rae’s Creek and going for the green in two; and you’ll never have the opportunity to sip on a chilled beverage as you relax in one of the chairs set around the veranda of Augusta National’s iconic clubhouse. The house that Bobby Jones built is just too exclusive. There’s private. And then there’s Augusta National private. As it turns out, experiencing the next best thing is no less memorable. It simply requires a flight across the Atlantic. More than half a decade before Jones partnered with Alister MacKenzie to design Augusta National, the game’s most celebrated amateur champion traveled to England, where he qualified for the 1926 Open Championship by playing two competitive rounds on the Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Club (and setting a then-course record in
16 April 2025
MIT star materials scientist Wang Jiangtao joins China’s Peking University after US stint
When he was growing up, Wang Jiangtao was the kind of exemplary student any parent could wish for. Now, at the age of 34, after spending seven years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the rising academic star has chosen Peking University as his next career destination. According to the university’s website, Wang is now a principal investigator and doctoral adviser at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, where he is collaborating with Professor Zhang Jin, the school’s vice-president, while maintaining independent research projects. In 2009, Wang began attending Tsinghua University, one of China’s top universities, to study physics. He earned his doctorate in physics from Tsinghua in 2018. In 2024, Wang was honoured with an award from the National Excellent Young Scientists Fund, a programme dedicated to attracting overseas-based young scientists to return to China. This month, after five years as a postdoctoral researcher and two years as a research scientist at MIT, Wang’s name appeared on the official website of Peking University – another top-tier institution in Beijing. Wang Jiangtao. Photo: Handout Wang showed an early aptitude in scientific research, displaying both talent and a solid work ethic. Source link
17 April 2025
Lingnan University leads delegation to nine UK universities and signs its first Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Sheffield – 大文號
President S. Joe Qin and Prof Bradley R. Barnes meet with Prof Frances Bowen, Vice-Principal for Humanities and Social Sciences, and other colleagues from Queen Mary University of London. The meeting focuses on potential dual degree programmes in business, humanities and social science, as well as student exchange opportunities (From left: Prof Bradley R. Barnes, President S. Joe Qin, Prof Frances Bowen, Dr Matthieu Burnay and Mr Ceri Bevan). To further strengthen Lingnan University’s global academic network, Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University; Prof Bradley R. Barnes, Interim Associate Vice-President (Global Affairs) cum Director of Global Education; and Prof Li Jia, Associate Professor of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, visited several well-known universities in the UK respectively. The itinerary in early April, included Imperial College London, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the University of Sheffield, Queen Mary University of London, the University of York, the University of Surrey, Brunel University of London, the University of Kent and the University of Westminster. Several meetings took place with fruitful discussions, surrounding academic collaboration with these potential international partners. Lingnan University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
17 April 2025
New Survey Finds Aspiring Business Students Embrace Learning to Think Strategically–with Help from AI
GMAC’s latest global survey of business school candidates also finds increasing importance of ROI as the tech sector’s lure fades. RESTON, Va., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Individuals looking to enter business schools overwhelmingly say they want to learn how to think strategically and problem solve, according to the latest annual survey of global prospective students to business school released today by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). And with nearly half of prospective students reporting artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their ideal curriculum, candidates are expecting hands-on experience utilizing AI for strategy and decision-making. GMAC 2025 PSS Infographic “Employers have consistently informed us that they value hallmark skills like strategic thinking and problem-solving. Once again, we found that prospective students are on the same page with their future employers,” says Joy Jones, CEO at GMAC. “Employers have also identified socio-emotional skills as critical to becoming a business leader, presenting a great opportunity for business schools to encourage their current and future students to take advantage of the embedded opportunities to hone and highlight teamwork, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in their educational and career journeys.” MBA reigns supreme with interest in business master’s on the rise. As more business schools launch new and
15 April 2025
川普即將簽署行政命令「廢除教育部」：把權力歸還給各州政府 – 國際新聞 – PChome Online 新聞
現任教育部長麥馬漢（Linda McMahon）。（圖／達志／美聯社）[周刊王CTWANT] 根據川普政府高級官員的說法，美國總統川普將於美東時間20日在白宮簽署1項籌備數週的行政命令，旨在兌現其競選期間的重要承諾，也就是廢除主管教育事務的美國教育部（United States Department of Education），並把聯邦教育權責送回各州政府。據悉，多位共和黨州長及州教育專員都將出席這場活動。 根據《今日美國》（USA TODAY）審閱的白宮命令摘要，川普將指示1.0時期的美國小企業管理局長及現任教育部長、「世界摔角娛樂公司」（WWE）的聯合創辦人麥馬漢（Linda McMahon），採取「所有必要措施，監督教育部的解散，並將教育權力歸還給各州政府」，該命令還要求「確保美國人所依賴的教育服務、計劃和福利不受中斷。」 川普的這項行政命令幾乎肯定會引發來自民主黨的法律挑戰，且要廢除該聯邦機構還需要國會採取行動，不會因為行政命令就立即關閉，這將為川普的總統權力界線設立新的障礙。此前，川普政府關閉美國國際開發署（USAID）的措施，已在本週被馬里蘭州的1名聯邦地區法官擋下。《今日美國》補充，媒體在19日尚未獲得該命令的最終版本，但預計其內容將與《今日美國》和其他媒體本月稍早報導的行政命令草案非常相似。 回顧美國教育部的歷史，1979年10月17日，時任總統卡特簽署生效《教育部組織法》（Department of Education Organization Act， Public Law 96-88），將原先的「美國衛生、教育及福利部」重組為「美國教育部」以及「美國衛生及公共服務部」，教育部則由美國教育部長管理。1980年5月4日，教育部開始運行。儘管川普在最近幾週大幅削減了美國教育部的員工數量，但該聯邦機構仍然存在，並繼續監督全國學校的重要聯邦資金計劃。 白宮首席副新聞秘書在向《今日美國》發表的聲明中指出，這項命令「將賦予家長、州和社區控制權，並改善所有學生的學習成果」。他指出，最近國家教育進展評估考試的成績「揭示了一場全國性危機——我們的孩子正落後給其他國家。」 根據白宮摘要，該命令批評了教育部原先要求的「法規和文書工作」，認為該部門以「親愛的同事」信函形式發出的聯邦指導，「將資源重新導向遵守左派意識形態的倡議，這使工作人員的時間和注意力，從學校的主要教學角色中被轉移。」 根據白宮官員的說法，在麥馬漢制定計劃將資金轉移到各州州政府的同時，根據《殘疾人教育法》為殘疾學生提供的聯邦資金、為低收入家庭學童提供的「Title I」資金，以及支持聯邦學生貸款的資金，將保持不變。然而，接受「任何剩餘教育部資金」的教育計劃或活動，將不被允許推動「多元、平等和包容」（DEI）及性別意識形態等左派政策。 此外，佛州州長德桑提斯（Ron DeSantis）、維吉尼亞州州長揚金（Glenn Youngkin）、德州州長艾伯特（Greg Abbott）和俄亥俄州州長狄懷恩（Mike DeWine）等共和黨籍州長預計將出席該簽署儀式。共和黨人長期以來一直指責聯邦政府在地方和州教育政策上擁有過多權力，儘管聯邦政府對學校課程沒有控制權。 延伸閱讀 Source link
23 March 2025
川普即將簽署行政命令「廢除教育部」：把權力歸還給各州政府 | CTWANT | LINE TODAY
現任教育部長麥馬漢（Linda McMahon）。（圖／達志／美聯社） 根據川普政府高級官員的說法，美國總統川普將於美東時間20日在白宮簽署1項籌備數週的行政命令，旨在兌現其競選期間的重要承諾，也就是廢除主管教育事務的美國教育部（United States Department of Education），並把聯邦教育權責送回各州政府。據悉，多位共和黨州長及州教育專員都將出席這場活動。 根據《今日美國》（USA TODAY）審閱的白宮命令摘要，川普將指示1.0時期的美國小企業管理局長及現任教育部長、「世界摔角娛樂公司」（WWE）的聯合創辦人麥馬漢（Linda McMahon），採取「所有必要措施，監督教育部的解散，並將教育權力歸還給各州政府」，該命令還要求「確保美國人所依賴的教育服務、計劃和福利不受中斷。」 川普的這項行政命令幾乎肯定會引發來自民主黨的法律挑戰，且要廢除該聯邦機構還需要國會採取行動，不會因為行政命令就立即關閉，這將為川普的總統權力界線設立新的障礙。此前，川普政府關閉美國國際開發署（USAID）的措施，已在本週被馬里蘭州的1名聯邦地區法官擋下。《今日美國》補充，媒體在19日尚未獲得該命令的最終版本，但預計其內容將與《今日美國》和其他媒體本月稍早報導的行政命令草案非常相似。 回顧美國教育部的歷史，1979年10月17日，時任總統卡特簽署生效《教育部組織法》（Department of Education Organization Act， Public Law 96-88），將原先的「美國衛生、教育及福利部」重組為「美國教育部」以及「美國衛生及公共服務部」，教育部則由美國教育部長管理。1980年5月4日，教育部開始運行。儘管川普在最近幾週大幅削減了美國教育部的員工數量，但該聯邦機構仍然存在，並繼續監督全國學校的重要聯邦資金計劃。 白宮首席副新聞秘書在向《今日美國》發表的聲明中指出，這項命令「將賦予家長、州和社區控制權，並改善所有學生的學習成果」。他指出，最近國家教育進展評估考試的成績「揭示了一場全國性危機——我們的孩子正落後給其他國家。」 根據白宮摘要，該命令批評了教育部原先要求的「法規和文書工作」，認為該部門以「親愛的同事」信函形式發出的聯邦指導，「將資源重新導向遵守左派意識形態的倡議，這使工作人員的時間和注意力，從學校的主要教學角色中被轉移。」 根據白宮官員的說法，在麥馬漢制定計劃將資金轉移到各州州政府的同時，根據《殘疾人教育法》為殘疾學生提供的聯邦資金、為低收入家庭學童提供的「Title I」資金，以及支持聯邦學生貸款的資金，將保持不變。然而，接受「任何剩餘教育部資金」的教育計劃或活動，將不被允許推動「多元、平等和包容」（DEI）及性別意識形態等左派政策。 此外，佛州州長德桑提斯（Ron DeSantis）、維吉尼亞州州長揚金（Glenn Youngkin）、德州州長艾伯特（Greg Abbott）和俄亥俄州州長狄懷恩（Mike DeWine）等共和黨籍州長預計將出席該簽署儀式。共和黨人長期以來一直指責聯邦政府在地方和州教育政策上擁有過多權力，儘管聯邦政府對學校課程沒有控制權。 延伸閱讀 Source link
20 March 2025
Who is Ranjani Srinivasan? Indian scholar whose visa was revoked by the US over ‘advocating violence and terrorism’
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that an Indian doctoral student from Columbia University, whose visa was revoked after being accused of supporting Hamas, has voluntarily self-deported. Using the CBP Home App, the student facilitated their departure from the United States, following the cancellation of their visa due to the security concerns raised by their actions. Columbia University student Ranjani Srinivasan leaves the US following visa cancellation. DHS confirms Indian scholar voluntarily exited the US amid security concerns.(wagner.nyu.com) Also Read: US revokes visa of Indian scholar at Columbia University for ‘advocating violence, terrorism’ Who is Ranjani Srinivasan? Ranjani Srinivasan is an Indian national student who was pursuing a doctoral degree in Urban Planning at Columbia University and entered the United States on an F-1 student visa. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that Srinivasan became involved in activities that were deemed to support Hamas, officially designated as a terrorist organization. Srinivasan, a Fulbright recipient, has an impressive academic background. They hold an M.Phil in Urban Planning from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (GSAPP). Additionally, they earned a Master’s in Design from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Design
15 March 2025
US revokes visa of Indian scholar at Columbia University for ‘advocating violence, terrorism’
Immigration authorities in the United States have revoked the visa of an Indian scholar at Columbia University for allegedly “advocating for violence and terrorism.” Ranjani Srinivasan is a student of Urban Planning at Columbia University(X/Sec_Noem) The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Ranjani Srinivasan, a student of Urban Planning at the university, has self-deported using the CBP Home App. “Ranjani Srinivasan, a citizen and national of India, entered the United States on a F-1 student visa as doctoral student in Urban Planning at Columbia University. Srinivasan was involved in activities supporting Hammas, a terrorist organization,” the DHS said. It added: “On March 5, 2025, the Department of State revoked her visa. The Department of Homeland Security has obtained video footage of her using the CBP Home App to self-deport on March 11.” Officials didn’t immediately say what evidence they had that Srinivasan had advocated violence, reported the Associated Press. Kristi Noem, the Secretary of the department of homeland security, said that it is a privilege to be granted a visa to live and study in the United States. Also Read | Who is Ranjani Srinivasan? Indian scholar whose visa was revoked by the US over ‘advocating violence and terrorism’
15 March 2025
Visa demand crosses pre-pandemic levels as India’s global travel picks up, shows BLS International data
Visa application volumes have crossed pre-pandemic levels, indicating a sharp rebound in global travel, according to data released by BLS International. The company reported that it processed 27.69 lakh visa applications during the first nine months of the financial year 2024-25. This marks a significant recovery in international travel demand and consular services. BLS International, a global tech-enabled services provider for visa and consular processing, said it has witnessed a steady rise in applications as travel restrictions ease and more countries open their borders. The company has expanded its global footprint with new visa application centres and introduced digital solutions to handle the increased demand. “This milestone reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence, our ability to anticipate and adapt to global shifts, and the deep trust placed in us by governments and travelers. As we scale new heights, our commitment remains unwavering—to provide secure, seamless, and technology-driven services that redefine global mobility and set new industry benchmarks,” Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of BLS International, said. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) The data reflects a broader trend of rising outbound travel as Indian travellers resume international trips for tourism, business, and education. According to the
13 March 2025
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Top universities in 55 subjects revealed LONDON, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds released the 15th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, comparing over 21,000 academic offerings, taken by students at more than 1700 universities across 100 countries and territories in 55 subjects and five faculty areas. QS Senior VP Ben Sowter said: “With growing funding challenges in mature higher education systems, supporting the sector is critical to driving innovation and societal progress. Our largest-ever subject rankings reveal emerging markets—particularly in Asia and the Middle East—are rising, as financial pressures mount on universities in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.”Analysis reveals developments in future-industry areas with 34 new entries in the top 100 for Data Science & AI, 45 changes in top 50 Computer Science and China’s first entry in the top 10 Engineering & Technology faculty area. Eight new countries and territories feature, with 171 institutions appearing for the first time and 14 universities rising into top 10 related subject areas. Global Highlights The United States leads with 3,245 ranked entries and tops 32 of 55 subjects, with Harvard first in 19 and MIT in 12. The UK has 1,883 entries and tops 18 subjects,
12 March 2025
成大 Gemini Space 團隊首度參加國際罐頭衛星競賽獲全球第八 亞洲第一佳績 – NCKU, 國立成功大學 National Cheng Kung University
文、圖／成大夏漢民太空科技中心 國立成功大學 Gemini Space 學生團隊於 今（2024）年 6 月 7 – 9 日前往美國維吉尼亞州參加由美國航太學會（American Astronautical Society，簡稱 AAS）主辦、美國太空總署 （National Aeronautics and Space Administration，簡稱 NASA） 及美國海軍研究實驗室（United States Naval Research Laboratory，簡稱 NRL）協辦的罐頭衛星競賽（Cansat Competition）決賽，獲得全球第八、亞洲第一好成績。由於這是罐頭衛星競賽舉行 20 年來首次有來自台灣的團隊參賽，也備受矚目。 成大 Gemini Space 團隊成員與設計製作的罐頭衛星合影 罐頭衛星競賽（Cansat Competition）是美國航太學會（AAS）主辦的年度盛事，目的在促進太空探索領域的創新和創造性思維，為學生提供設計和建造太空相關系統的實踐經驗，每年的比賽會設定不同的任務目標，讓參賽同學依太空系統工程方法，逐步通過設計、製作與測試之審查，取得決賽資格，最終由主辦單位提供火箭發射升空實測，進行飛試評比。競賽成績是綜合長時間階段性設計分析與實作、飛試。由於賽事極度接近真實太空任務的發展設定，所以是太空系統工程實作的絕佳競賽舞台，吸引了美國與全球頂尖大學太空領域學生組隊參加。今年全球有 75 個團隊參加， 16 個國家共 31 個團隊進入決賽，獲得參加發射飛行試驗決賽的資格。 今年競賽的任務目標為模擬太空探測器進入行星大氣層的著陸順序。參賽隊伍需自行設計罐頭衛星搭載各項感測器及雞蛋保護艙，並在火箭拋出的降落過程中完成各項高難度要求，如開啟與拋棄隔熱罩、開啟降落傘，進而控制速度與姿態並保護雞蛋的完整性。同時在降落過程中必須保持全程通訊與定位的暢通，並執行環境數據收集、飛行過程錄影。 成大團隊與罐頭衛星進行審查 成大 Gemini Space 團隊設計製作的罐頭衛星直徑 13 公分、長度約 40 公分、總重約 1 公斤，包含了各項機械結構、航電系統與飛行軟體，並且建構地面站與操作之人機介面。發展過程中結合成大太空系統工程所建置之各項軟硬體設備進行測試，以確保能夠承受發射和下降過程中的嚴苛環境條件。Gemini Space 團隊表示，決賽發射當日，成員們緊張地注視著火箭將罐頭衛星送上天際，當罐頭衛星於 600 公尺高度從火箭彈出後，首先順利展開並拋離隔熱罩。在高度逐漸下降時，團隊的緊張情緒也逐漸升高，直到高度約 100 公尺時，降落傘順利展開並成功減速，團隊成員爆發出如雷的歡呼聲。地面站全程完整記錄發射與飛行過程，所有通訊與數據皆正常收集，累積 ８ 個月的努力在當下有了成果。 團隊護送已組裝罐頭衛星之火箭前往發射架 成大 Gemini Space 團隊由成大機械系與航太系的８名大四學生組成，包括隊長黃亮忠、副隊長顏澹寧及隊員蔡秉樺、徐子薇、林呂豐、吳宇晟、朱昱安及張朝雄，夏漢民太空科技中心主任陳炳志教授擔任指導老師。Gemini Space 團隊表示，本次比賽競爭極為激烈，雖然飛行過程接近完美，不過由於是首次參賽缺乏經驗，在罐頭衛星重量與降落速度稍大於規範，最後獲得總完成度 97.69% 的成績，在 17 個國家 31 個團隊中，取得第八，與冠軍團隊完成度相差僅有 2.2%。不過本次成績是亞洲９個參賽團隊表現最佳的團隊。團隊也表示未來將汲取此次參賽經驗，檢討不足之處並進行修正，期望能製作出更好的作品，再度參賽並登上頒獎台。參賽同學也紛紛表示，成大在物理、太空以及航太領域教學與研究上有很深的能量，也表示將繼續於成大深造。 Source link
28 February 2025
Instant White Lotus effect: Agoda sees rise in Koh Samui interest following premiere of popular tv show
SINGAPORE, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thailand is enjoying the global spotlight following the season premiere of the popular HBO show ‘The White Lotus’. For the island of Koh Samui in particular, the series’ main shooting location, Agoda noted a 12% increase in accommodation searches. Interest from the United States grew by 65% compared to last month’s average. The search increase from the United States sees the market enter Koh Samui’s inbound top five based on accommodation searches made on Agoda. With the US replacing Malaysia, the top international markets searching for travel to Koh Samui in the past two days are now all from the West: Israel, Germany, France, United States, and United Kingdom, respectively. After the previous two seasons of ‘The White Lotus’ were reported to have a positive effect on the tourism sectors of Hawaii and Sicily, respectively, the Thai government and Thailand’s tourism authority TAT successfully convinced the series’ producers to shoot the third season in ‘the Land of Smiles.’ Filming took place in Bangkok, Koh Samui, Koh Pha-Ngan, and Phuket, with a star-studded cast including the likes of Patrick Schwarzenegger and Thailand’s BLACKPINK megastar, Lalisa Manobal. Pierre Honne, Country Director Thailand at Agoda said: “The
18 February 2025
IFE CONFERENCE 2025: “Transforming Education Through Innovation and Technology”
Under the theme “Driving the Future of Education with Innovation and Technology,” IFE Conference 2025 at Tecnológico de Monterrey kicks off, highlighting the role of emerging technologies in reshaping societies. The conference has become a crucial forum where leading voices in the sector explore the trends and practices transforming global education. This year, 261 institutions and over 4,650 attendees from 27 countries—including Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, the United States, Spain, El Salvador, and Honduras—are participating. MONTERREY, Mexico, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intending to create spaces that foster disruptive ideas contributing to a better future, the Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) at Tecnológico de Monterrey welcomed more than 4,650 attendees from around the world to the 11th edition of IFE CONFERENCE, an educational innovation congress taking place from January 28 to 30 in Monterrey, Mexico. During the opening ceremony, Juan Pablo Murra, Rector of Tecnológico de Monterrey, emphasized that one of the main challenges is integrating technological capabilities with the pedagogical expertise of institutions to drive societal transformation: “IFE Conference brings together government leaders, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations to discuss what must be done to transform education through innovation and technology.” Learn, Connect, and
11 February 2025
UTM Open and Distance Learning: Empowering Learners Globally
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), a research-intensive university specialising in engineering, science and technology, is expanding its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) initiative under the UTMHyFlex program to enhance accessibility to postgraduate education for learners worldwide. UTM’s Open and Distance Learning (ODL) connects students globally via innovative digital platforms, facilitating global knowledge exchange and academic excellence. The initiative started in 2020, with the offering of 3 programs which now has expanded to 12 programs including the first of its kind in Malaysia, the Doctor of Professional Practice. Today, the ODL program has enrolled 1,010 students across 22 countries, with 285 graduates. In addition to Malaysia, students come from Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), Belgium, Egypt, Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Liberia, Iran, China, South Korea, India, and Bangladesh. According to UTM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, the university remains committed to making education inclusive, flexible, and forward-thinking. “While we hope that our students will be able to study independently using the self-instructional materials, we strive to maintain a personal touch with our students. Each program will be assigned a course coordinator who will be responsible for addressing any queries from students. Additionally, each
10 February 2025
Concept Medical 宣佈 MAGICAL BTK IDE 試驗的首位病人入院，在美國啟動 PAD 臨床計劃 | 全球企業動態 | 商情
佛羅里達州坦帕2025年1月18日 /美通社/ — 全球創新藥物輸送科技領域的先鋒概念醫療公司 Concept Medical Inc 自豪地宣佈，「MAGICAL BTK」（經皮血管腔內成形術 (MagicTouch PTA) – Sirolimus 塗層球囊 (Sirolimus Coated Balloon) 與標準球囊血管成形術治療膝部以下 (BTK) 動脈疾病的隨機對照試驗）臨床試驗器材豁免 (IDE) 中樞試驗，成功招募了首位病人。Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 的 Prakash Krishnan 醫生和其團隊招募了首位病人，標誌著膝下周邊動脈疾病 (PAD) 病人治療方案發展的重要里程碑。 First patient enrollment in MAGICAL-BTK IDE Study in the United States. 在美國食品和藥物管理局 (FDA) 最近獲得 MagicTouch PTA 的 IDE 批准後，這次成功招募病人，預示著 Concept Medical 在美國的周邊臨床試驗計劃正式開始。由於 MagicTouch SCB 在冠狀動脈疾病的 IDE 研究正在進行中，Concept Medical 目前正積極參與冠狀動脈和周邊血管介入的兩項美國臨床試驗，可說是一項前所未有的成就，旨在改善病人的治療效果並提供更多治療選項。 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 的 Prakash Krishnan 博士表示：「將第一名病人加入 MAGICAL BTK 試驗，是邁向改善周邊動脈疾病 (PAD) 病人膝蓋以下 (BTK) 疾病護理標準的重要一步。Sirolimus 塗層球囊科技，有可能顯著提升肢體搶救機率及病人生活品質。我很榮幸能夠參與這項具里程碑意義的研究，期待本研究將產生有意義的臨床證據。」 MAGICAL BTK 中樞試驗，旨在評估 MagicTouch PTA Sirolimus Coated Balloon 與標準經皮腔內血管成形術 (PTA) 治療膝下動脈疾病的安全性和有效性。12 個月時的主要測量終點為主要通暢率 (primary patency)，確保試驗結果著重於有意義的臨床結果。這項全球多中心研究由 Sahil Parikh 教授（主席）領導，其主要研究人員包括 Eric Secemsky 博士（Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital 和哈佛醫學院）、Brian DeRubertis 教授（NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center 和 Cornell University Medical College）、Edward Choke 教授 (Northern Heart Hospital) 和 Osamu Iida 教授 (Osaka Keisatsu Hospital)。 Sahil Parikh 教授表示：「MAGICAL BTK 試驗的開始，預告了對慢性肌肉威脅性缺血症病人的治療新時代，並為數百萬名因腿部動脈循環不足而可能喪失肢體的病人帶來曙光。 」 Sirolimus 塗層球囊科技已重塑冠狀動脈和周邊動脈疾病管理，在亞洲和歐洲的大規模試驗中取得積極成果。現在，透過 MAGICAL BTK 試驗，美國病人有機會從這種突破性方法中獲益。與此同時，亞洲病人的加入將擴大全球病人群體，讓我們更全面地了解此療法對不同人群的益處。 「在 Concept Medical，我們對於創新和照顧病人的堅定承諾，促使我們不斷突破血管介入手術的極限，」創辦人兼董事總經理 Manish Doshi 博士表示：「MAGICAL BTK 的開始，進一步驗證了我們為全球臨床醫師和病人提供新一代循證解決方案的決心。我們的目標是重新定義當前標準，確保受 PAD 影響的病人獲得更好的治療效果，改善生活品質。」 隨著 MAGICAL BTK 試驗和 MAGICAL SFA IDE 試驗用於骨骼肌肉表面動脈 (SFA) 治療開始，Concept Medical 將為血管內治療帶來革命性的改變。此公司獨特的技術平台已提升冠狀動脈疾病的管理水準；如今透過擴展至周邊血管介入，Concept Medical 鞏固了其在推動以病人為導向的藥物輸送解決方案的領導地位。 Concept Medical 簡介 Concept Medical Inc. 總部位於佛羅里達州坦帕，業務遍佈全球，一直致力於透過藥物輸送技術的頂尖研究與開發，加強照顧病人的水準。其專利平台可將藥劑非常精確地傳送至血管管腔表面。Concept Medical 是 MagicTouch 系列 Sirolimus 塗層球囊 (Sirolimus Coated Balloons, SCBs) 的開發者，這是世界上第一個也是應用最廣的 SCB 技術，因其在治療冠狀動脈和周邊動脈疾病方面的多功能性和療效而備受認可。革命性的 MagicTouch 和 Abluminus 產品系列，已用於治療全球超過一百萬名病人，為血管治療樹立新標準。 有關更多資訊，請瀏覽 www.conceptmedical.com。 Source link
31 January 2025
Uniswap Drops $35M UNI AirDrop Live Ahead of Official X Announcement and V4 Rollout
NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Uniswap, the world’s leading decentralized exchange in the DeFi ecosystem, has quietly launched a groundbreaking $35M UNI AirDrop, allowing early participants to claim their tokens Before The Official Announcement debuts on X early Monday, January 27th. The announcement will be made via Uniswap’s official X page @Uniswap. While the news started to make waves across the crypto space, this pre-announcement air of exclusivity positions Uniswap as a pioneer in creating opportunities for its community. The UNI AirDrop is part of a broader push tied to the highly anticipated rollout of Uniswap V4, a significant upgrade that promises to enhance the platform’s efficiency and scalability. Uniswap Drops $35M UNI AirDrop Live Ahead of Official X Announcement and V4 Rollout A Unique Opportunity for Early Claimants Uniswap’s decision to pre-announce the AirDrop offers participants a strategic edge. As crypto enthusiasts eagerly await the official unveiling on X, those in the know are already seizing the chance to secure their share of the $35M UNI token distribution. By rewarding early adopters, Uniswap reaffirms its commitment to empowering its community and fostering participation in the DeFi revolution. The AirDrop aligns with a remarkable period of growth
26 January 2025
Uniswap’s $35M UNI AirDrop Makes Waves Following Jupiter’s $630M Token Distribution
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Uniswap, the world’s leading decentralized exchange in the DeFi ecosystem, has unveiled its latest 2025 initiative: a $35M UNI AirDrop. As the news begins to ripple across the crypto community on the 24th, Friday, 2025, this landmark announcement sets the stage for Uniswap’s next chapter of decentralized financial empowerment. Launching in the wake of Jupiter’s record-breaking $630M JUP token distribution, this AirDrop is poised to capture the spotlight and redefine reward campaigns in the blockchain space. Uniswap’s $35M UNI AirDrop Makes Waves Following Jupiter’s $630M Token Distribution A Strategic Response to Airdrop Momentum Uniswap’s AirDrop comes at a pivotal time for decentralized finance, following the tremendous success of Jupiter’s Solana-based $630M JUP distribution. Jupiter’s campaign not only propelled its market cap by 87% to $3.5B but also reinforced the power of airdrops as a key tool for driving user engagement and adoption. By launching its $35M UNI AirDrop so soon after, Uniswap is positioning itself to lead the next wave of innovation in DeFi rewards. “We’re excited to continue rewarding our users while driving adoption across the DeFi ecosystem,” said Hari Sevugan, a spokesperson from Uniswap Labs. “The success of airdrops like Jupiter’s
25 January 2025
Concept Medical Announces First Patient Enrollment in the MAGICAL BTK IDE Trial, Launching its PAD Clinical Program in the United States
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Concept Medical Inc., a global pioneer in innovative drug delivery technology, is proud to announce the successful enrolment of the first patient in the “MAGICAL BTK” (Randomized Controlled Trial of MagicTouch PTA – Sirolimus Coated Balloon Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty in the Treatment of Below The Knee arterial disease) U.S. Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) pivotal trial. The first patient was enrolled by Dr. Prakash Krishnan, MD, and his team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, marking a crucial milestone in the advancement of treatment options for patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD) below the knee. First patient enrollment in MAGICAL-BTK IDE Study in the United States. Following the recent IDE Approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MagicTouch PTA, this enrolment heralds the beginning of Concept Medical’s peripheral clinical trial program in the United States. With the ongoing IDE study for MagicTouch SCB in coronary artery disease, Concept Medical is now actively enrolling in two U.S. clinical trials in both coronary and peripheral interventions—an unprecedented achievement aimed at improving patient outcomes and expanding therapeutic choices. “The enrolment of the first patient in the MAGICAL BTK trial represents
16 January 2025
Norgine submits Marketing Authorisation Application to the European Medicines Agency for eflornithine (difluoromethylornithine [DFMO]) in high-risk neuroblastoma
Back to media releasesNext media release LONDON, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Norgine today announced that it completed its marketing authorisation application filing to European Medicines Agency (EMA) for eflornithine in high-risk neuroblastoma (HRNB). This follows the submissions in April 2024, via Project Orbis, in Australia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. This milestone further supports Norgine’s efforts to give patients access to eflornithine and bring a further treatment option in the field of paediatric oncology. Norgine and USWM, LLC (dba US WorldMeds), a Kentucky-based specialty pharmaceutical company, have an exclusive licensing agreement by which Norgine will register and commercialise eflornithine, also referred to as DFMO, in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. On 13 December 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved eflornithine as the first oral maintenance therapy for HRNB, indicated to reduce the risk of relapse in adult and paediatric patients who have received certain prior therapies.[1] The approval decision was based on findings from a trial comparing outcomes from patients treated with eflornithine in Study 3b (NCT02395666)[2],[4] to control patients derived from Study ANBL0032 (NCT00026312; clinical-trial-derived external control arm)[3],[4]. The study with eflornithine treated patients showed improved event-free survival and overall survival when compared to outcomes for patients with HRNB
8 January 2025
Consumer Technology Association Announces New Global Innovation Champions
Global Innovation Scorecard highlights countries that excel in broadband, autonomous vehicles, blockchain and more LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today at CES® 2025, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announces the 2025 Global Innovation Scorecard, measuring the political, economic, and demographic factors that foster innovation. The Innovation Champions were honored during the State of the Industry keynote, including the following country representatives accepting their awards on stage: Erkki Keldo, Minister of Economy and Industry, Estonia Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, Ambassador of Finland to the United States Dr. Volker Wissing, Federal Minister of Justice and Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Germany Dirk Beljaarts, Minister of Economic Affairs, The Netherlands Ebba Busch, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister, Sweden Ralf Heckner, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States This year’s report evaluates 74 countries and the European Union across 16 categories and 56 metrics, making it the most comprehensive analysis to-date. In its biennial global scorecard, CTA grades countries for which public, verifiable, and independent third-party data exists; comparable data across nations is available; and governments can influence public policy. Innovation ChampionsThe highest ranking of Innovation Champion honors nations with a diverse and highly skilled workforce, fast broadband,
7 January 2025
LingoAce Launches Ace Academy Learning Centers in the United States and Australia
SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LingoAce, the global leader in online education for children with award-winning learning programs in Mandarin Chinese, English, and math, today announces the launch of Ace Academy Learning Centers in San Jose, California; the Greater New York City metro; and Melbourne, Australia. This expansion into in-classroom learning builds on the success of the company’s first location in Singapore, of which nearly 2,000 students have enrolled since 2021. The San Jose Center opened its doors in 2024 and has already experienced a 95% student overall satisfaction rate and a 100% renewal rate. Following a year of being cash flow positive in 2024 and more than a year of profitability in its core online learning business, LingoAce has identified a new growth opportunity for blended learning. “With years of experience teaching students globally at scale, we have developed the highest-quality curriculum, trained the best teachers, and understood the nuances of using blended learning to enhance student-teacher engagement and foster a thriving learning community,” shares Hugh Yao, Founder and CEO of LingoAce. Blended-Learning Combines Benefits of Online and In-Person Learning The demand is especially strong in the San Francisco Bay Area, the greater New York
7 January 2025
Eddid Financial Collaborates Again with SOAS for 10th Anniversary International Bursary to Support Global Education
HONG KONG, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Eddid Financial (the “Group”) is pleased to announce the establishment of the “Eddid Financial 10th Anniversary International Bursary” and “Eddid Financial 10th Anniversary International Academic Bursary” in collaboration with the School of Oriental and African Studies (“SOAS”) at the University of London for the 2024/25 academic year. This bursary is designed to support outstanding master’s students at SOAS Business School who have financial needs and demonstrate academic excellence, enabling them to fully engage in academic research and realize their potential. SOAS is one of the UK’s premier universities, renowned for its excellence in academic research and its multicultural environment, attracting students from around the globe. As the only institution in the UK dedicated to the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East within the humanities and social sciences, it enjoys an esteemed international reputation. Eddid Financial is committed to nurturing talent, particularly in the finance sector. The Group is honored to partner with SOAS once again, believing that this initiative will create more equitable learning and development opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds, broadening their international perspectives and cultivating future leaders in the global business arena. The Group also looks forward
23 December 2024
FIRST LEGO League INNOFest Launches Setting New Benchmarks in Hong Kong’s STEAM Education
HONG KONG, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — World Class Tests (“WCT”) announced the launch of the 2024-25 FIRST® LEGO® League INNOFest (“FLL INNOFest”), a major STEAM education initiative in Hong Kong fully supported by Innovation and Technology Commission, officially launched today, injecting new momentum into Hong Kong’s STEAM education! This first-of-its-kind large-scale international STEAM initiative in Hong Kong aims to champion STEAM education principles, cultivate innovative technological talent, and reinforce Hong Kong’s standing as an international education hub through a thoughtfully curated programme of activities. World Class Tests announced the launch of the 2024-25 FIRST® LEGO® League INNOFest, a major STEAM education initiative in Hong Kong, officially launched today, injecting new momentum into Hong Kong’s STEAM education The launch is particularly timely as the Hong Kong SAR Government advances its robust educational reform and innovation agenda. The Government’s ongoing commitment to promoting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) education in primary and secondary schools includes renewing the junior secondary Science curriculum and implementing AI-assisted teaching pilot schemes. This commitment, along with the formation of the Steering Committee on Strategic Development of Digital Education, facilitates the enhancement of students’ scientific thinking and fosters innovation through the seamless integration of
20 December 2024
British education group GEDU adds ICN, a Triple Crown institution to its portfolio
LONDON, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global Education (GEDU) has partnered with triple accredited business school, ICN, to boost its international business offering for students. GEDU Group and ICN Announce New Partnership ICN has three campuses; Paris, Nancy and Berlin, and is ranked in the top one per cent of business schools globally. Their courses also consistently rank highly in the QS rankings: EMBA: 66th EMBA in Europe/151-160 globally MIM: 101-110 Master’s in Management MSc Luxe (Luxury and Design Management): 61-70 MSc International Finance (Finance and Risk Management): 101-110 GEDU Deputy CEO Professor Ray Lloyd said this will bolster GEDU’s efforts to extend high-quality education to the rest of the world. “We are delighted to welcome ICN into the GEDU family,” said Professor Lloyd. “They have done an amazing job in climbing the world rankings in the last few years and we feel privileged that they have chosen GEDU to help them develop into a genuine leader in business education. “They will now be in a position to further develop their offering in both Nancy and Paris and, over the next few years, open in other locations outside France to ensure they have a significant footprint on the world stage. “At
20 December 2024
Tesla’s Remarkably Bad Quarter Is Even Worse Than It Looks
It’s a rare thing to shoot yourself in the foot and win a marathon. For years, Elon Musk has managed to do something like that with Tesla, achieving monumental success in spite of a series of self-inflicted disasters. There was the time he heavily promoted the company’s automated factory, only to later admit that its “crazy, complex network of conveyor belts” had thrown production of the Model 3 off track; and the time a tweet led him to be sued for fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission; and the time he said that the Tesla team had “dug our own grave” with the massively delayed and overhyped Cybertruck. Tesla is nonetheless the most valuable car company in the world by a wide margin. But luck runs out. Yesterday evening, Tesla reported first-quarter earnings for 2025, and they were abysmal: Profits dropped 71 percent from the same time last year. Musk sounded bitter on the call with investors that followed, blaming the company’s misfortune on protesters who have raged at Tesla dealerships around the world over his role running DOGE and his ardent support of far-right politicians. “The protests that you’ll see out there, they’re very organized. They’re paid for,”
23 April 2025
Bill Gates’ 10 Stock Positions with Huge Upside Potential
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! My #1 AI stock pick delivered solid gains since the beginning of 2025 while popular AI stocks like NVDA and AVGO lost around 25%. The numbers speak for themselves: while giants of the AI world bleed, our AI pick delivers, showcasing the power of our research and the immense opportunity waiting to be seized. The whispers are turning into roars. Artificial intelligence isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s the revolution reshaping every industry on the planet. From driverless cars to medical breakthroughs, AI is on the cusp of a global explosion, and savvy investors stand to reap the rewards. Here’s why this is the prime moment to jump on the AI bandwagon: Exponential Growth on the Horizon: Forget linear growth – AI is poised for a hockey stick trajectory. Imagine every sector, from healthcare to finance, infused with superhuman intelligence. We’re talking disease prediction, hyper-personalized marketing, and automated logistics that streamline everything. This isn’t a maybe – it’s an inevitability. Early investors will be the ones positioned to ride the wave of this technological tsunami. Ground
23 April 2025
Is This the End of Billionaire-Backed Environmentalism?
For years, Bill Gates was a prominent figure in the fight against climate change. His commitment to green energy solutions and climate policies seemed unwavering, but recent developments suggest that his dedication may not be as strong as previously thought. Gates’ nonprofit, Breakthrough Energy, which has been instrumental in pushing climate-friendly policies and green energy initiatives, is dramatically shifting its focus. The organization has shut down its policy and advocacy offices, laying off dozens of employees in both the U.S. and Europe. This move raises serious questions about the future of billionaire-backed climate action. The Retreat from Climate Advocacy Breakthrough Energy was once considered a powerhouse in the global fight against climate change. The organization played a key role in advancing major climate legislation, including the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act. These efforts were pivotal in reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy technologies. However, the closure of Breakthrough’s advocacy offices marks a significant shift. While Gates continues to make profitable investments in green energy companies such as Arnergy and Mission Zero Technologies, his nonprofit’s pullback from policy advocacy signals a broader retreat from environmental activism. The decision to cut back on climate policy advocacy has sparked concern
23 April 2025
Elon Musk Foundation Awards $50M Prize
Indian company Mati Carbon won a $50 million grand prize funded by Elon Musk‘s foundation in a competition for the best technology to capture and remove carbon from the atmosphere, for its solution using crushed rocks on farmers’ fields. Mati Carbon was among more than 1,300 teams from 88 countries that participated in the four-year XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition funded by Musk, launched in 2021 to encourage the deployment of carbon-removal technologies. Shantanu Agarwal, CEO of Mati Carbon, believes his company’s relatively low-cost approach could “solve some planetary scale problems” and help small farmers who often bear the brunt of climate change, as extreme weather like drought and floods destroy crops. The method, called enhanced rock weathering, is fairly straightforward, said Jake Jordan, Mati Carbon’s chief science officer. When it rains, water and carbon dioxide mix in the atmosphere, forming carbonic acid, which falls on rock and eventually breaks it down into small bits of silica. The carbonic acid is converted to a mineral called bicarbonate, which cannot re-gas to the atmosphere and eventually is washed into the ocean, where it is stored for about 10,000 years. Mati Carbon spreads already-crushed basalt rock—plentiful in many parts of the world— on
23 April 2025
What did Rubio mean about “moving on” from Ukraine? There are a few clues.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Given Vladimir Putin’s well-documented penchant for bubbly, it is hard to calculate how many bottles he’s gleefully uncorked from the Kremlin’s elaborate network of cellars since Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The Putin-Trump discussions on the fate of Ukraine must be particularly satisfying (“Bring out some plates of Beluga with those buckets of cuvée Brut!” one can imagine the Russian dictator ordering his minions). For, in the past three months, Trump has intensified his long-standing hostility toward Volodymyr Zelensky even beyond expectations from the first term and the 2024 election. And on the few occasions when Trump has said nice things about Ukraine’s president or spoken harshly about Russia’s, he has backpedaled to customary form very quickly. The latest of these quick switches occurred on Friday after a meeting in Paris made it clear (as if it hadn’t been already) that Putin has no interest in peace talks unless they involve Kyiv’s surrender. Leaving the hall, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that the Trump administration would decide “in a matter of days” whether or not
23 April 2025
Famous birthdays list for today, April 23, 2025 includes celebrities John Cena, Jaime King
Birthday wishes go out to John Cena, Jaime King and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on April 23rd and learn an interesting fact about each of them. Top celebrity birthdays on April 23, 2025 Valerie Bertinelli arrives at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards Creative Arts and Lifestyle Awards on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Actress Valerie Bertinelli turns 65 Fun fact: Her breakout role was as Barbara Cooper on the sitcom “One Day at a Time” George Lopez and his daughter Mayan Lopez pose together at the NBC Fall Comedy Celebration, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Comedian George Lopez turns 64 Fun fact: Has three Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Album John Cena, left, and Shay Shariatzadeh arrive at the LA Premiere of “Jackpot!” at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Wrestler John Cena turns 48 Fun fact: Set to return for a second season of “Peacemaker” later this year John Oliver, left, and Kate
23 April 2025
Trump latest updates: Elon Musk to ‘significantly’ step back from DOGE role after Tesla profits plunge
President has ‘no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve chair Donald Trump appeared to walk back his suggestion he could fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. “I have no intention of firing him,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. Trump has previously insinuated he could fire the central bank chair, threatening last week that Powell faced “termination” soon. The comments came after Powell said in a speech that the Federal Reserve would take a wait-and-see approach to interest rates in the face of ongoing uncertainty caused by the president’s tariffs. Trump’s attacks on Powell were seen as a threat to the Federal Reserve’s independence and caused a financial market selloff. Donald Trump and Jerome Powell (Getty Images) Rachel Clun23 April 2025 09:22 Donald Trump admits China tariffs will drop – but not to zero The president has admitted the current 145 percent levy on goods imported from China will fall, but he warned they will not hit zero. Donald Trump said talks between Washington and Beijing were “doing fine” because “everybody wants to have involvement” but he maintained that China will ultimately be forced to reach an agreement to get the tariffs down. “Ultimately, they have to make a deal, because otherwise
23 April 2025
bne IntelliNews – China exports Xi Jinping Thought to Mongolia
Two key works promoting Xi Jinping Thought have been translated into Cyrillic Mongolian and released in Mongolia. Beijing presents the move as a gesture of cultural exchange and an effort to share its governance model with Mongolians. However, many view it as an effort by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to spread propaganda and expand its influence in the country. Still, most Mongolians believe the books are unlikely to overcome centuries of deep-rooted mistrust toward China. On December 2, 2024, Mongolia hosted the launch of the Cyrillic Mongolian editions of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume II) and Xi Jinping’s Excerpts on Poverty Alleviation, in tandem with a governance seminar in Ulaanbaatar. The event marked the 75th anniversary of China-Mongolia diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the countries’ strategic partnership. Meanwhile, CCP mouthpiece Global Times framed the occasion as an effort to enhance mutual understanding and offer Mongolia a guidebook on Xi Jinping’s governance philosophy and China’s poverty reduction strategies. Officials and scholars from both countries spoke at the event, while Mongolian Deputy Parliamentary Chairman Khurelbaatar Bulgantuya and State Secretary Adiyasuren Davaajargal praised China’s modernisation and poverty alleviation efforts. This is a common theme at events orchestrated by
23 April 2025
5 Biggest Takeaways From Tesla’s First-Quarter Earnings Call
Tesla came up short in its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, missing Wall Street’s estimates amid a slump in sales and looming uncertainty in the auto industry. The EV giant used its Tuesday call to share key updates that address some of investors’ concerns hanging over a particularly weak quarter. For instance, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he would be stepping back from his role with the White House DOGE office and answered questions about how tariffs would impact Tesla. Musk also unveiled new details on the much-anticipated “more affordable” Tesla model, as well as new timelines on the company’s robotaxi rollout. Here are the five biggest takeaways from Tesla’s call and how analysts are taking it: 1. Musk said he’ll be stepping back from DOGE Musk said Tuesday he plans to significantly scale back his involvement in the White House DOGE office to refocus on Tesla. “Starting next month, I will be allocating far more of my time to Tesla,” he said, adding that “the major work of establishing the Department of Government Efficiency is done.” He said he’ll continue to spend a day or two a week on government matters, for as long as President Donald Trump wants
23 April 2025
How Trump’s presidency can be a colossal failure and stunning success all at once
CNN — By conventional measures, Donald Trump’s second presidency is already descending into disarray amid a legal morass, self-inflicted errors, and a vast gap between its massive ambition and its capacity to enact that vision. Yet Trump’s tens of millions of supporters didn’t send a conventional president back to the White House – and don’t judge their hero’s performance by traditional yardsticks. On one hand, exhausting crises on multiple fronts point to a potentially failed administration. But as Trump attempts to destroy governing structures at home and abroad, chaos is itself a marker of success. So the question, as Trump transitions from the shock-and-awe euphoria start of his second term to grinding out his priorities, becomes what kind of event could cause these two competing realities to collide. A recession that the president seems determined to talk the country into might puncture the bubble of achievement that the White House aggressively cultivates each day. High prices and job losses, after all, don’t discriminate between Republican and Democratic voters. Or perhaps it would take a national security crisis precipitated by his volatile leadership and callow foreign policy team to destroy Trump’s presidency. Even then, Trump’s hold on his supporters is so
23 April 2025
Drew McIntyre Praises Two Celebrities Who Won WWE Gold
Wwe/Getty Images It’s not often that celebrity wrestlers succeed in WWE, with just a handful of them going on to have great careers in the promotion, a few of whom WWE star Drew McIntyre praised recently. McIntyre, who’s now a veteran in the pro wrestling business after having worked in it for over two decades, has discussed the difficulties of transitioning into WWE from other sports. He applauded former WWE stars Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle for their fantastic WWE careers, and also explained how Logan Paul has impressed him in his short time in the business. “Yeah, he’s [Paul] done phenomenal. A lot of people tried to, you know, transition to WWE from every sport and entertainment you can imagine. It doesn’t always work out. I thought Ronda did a great job,” said McIntyre on “Untapped.” “Logan, considering he had done nothing at all, basically, from his first match, has been incredible. It’s not just the athletic moves he can do — he’s a phenomenal athlete, everybody knows that — it’s the in between stuff in the ring. The hardest thing in our job to figure out is who you are,
23 April 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,154 | Russia-Ukraine war News
These are the key events on day 1,154 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is where things stand on Wednesday, April 23: Fighting A state of emergency was declared in Russia’s Vladimir region, east of Moscow, following a large explosion at an ammunition storage site, the TASS state news agency said, citing emergency services. Vladimir’s regional governor, Alexander Avdeev, said the explosion occurred when ammunition caught fire in a storage area at a military base in Kirzhach district, and emergency personnel were working at the scene. Russia struck the southern city of Zaporizhzhia with two aerial glide bombs. The attack killed a 69-year-old woman and wounded 24 people, including four children, according to regional governor, Ivan Fedorov. Ukraine’s air force said it took down 38 out of 77 attack drones Russia launched starting early on Tuesday morning, with 31 of the drones not reaching their targets, likely due to electronic warfare. Overnight Russian drone attacks on east, south and central Ukraine damaged civilian infrastructure and businesses in the Poltava region and injured civilians in the Odesa region, Ukrainian officials said early on Wednesday. Odesa came under a “massive attack” by Russian drones overnight on Tuesday, wounding at least three people,
23 April 2025
Rahul Gandhi Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. He further said that he had spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, adding that ” families of victims deserve justice and our fullest support”. Mr Gandhi said he had also spoken with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Congress’ J&K unit president Tariq Karra, a day after terrorists entered a tourist spot from the woods and opened fire. “The whole country is united against terrorism. Instead of making hollow claims of the situation being normal in Jammu and Kashmir, the government should now take accountability and take concrete steps so that such barbaric incidents do not happen in the future and innocent Indians do not lose their lives like this,” he wrote in a tweet in Hindi. After the attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit and landed in Delhi on Wednesday morning. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman too cut short her US and Peru visit and will arrive in India at the earliest. The attack at a meadow, popular with tourists, is the deadliest since the 2019 Pulwama strike. It was claimed by The Resistance Front
23 April 2025
Putin’s ‘peace plan’ and tariffs ‘shock’
Ukraine peace talks are back on the front pages amid reports of a controversial proposal to end the fighting. Donald Trump will allow Vladimir Putin to keep almost all the territory he seized from Ukraine under the terms of a proposed peace deal, the Daily Telegraph reports. The seven-point proposal, which would see the US formally recognise Russian sovereignty over Crimea and freeze the current front line, would also reportedly leave Ukraine with no clear US security guarantee. The death of the Pope continues to feature, too, after Francis’ body was laid in state in the Vatican. One such image graces the front of the Telegraph, alongside the headline “In death, as in life, the Pope favours simplicity”. Putin’s reported offer to bring an end to the Ukraine war across the current front line is splashed across the front page of the Financial Times. “There is a lot of pressure on Kyiv right now to give up on things so Trump can claim victory,” one unnamed European official told the newspaper. Also on the front page, the US president’s attacks on Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell has sent gold soaring to $3,500 (£2,620) a troy ounce for the first time,
23 April 2025
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Reveals Robert Irwin as First Celebrity on Season 34
Dancing with the Stars has announced its first celebrity competitor for season 34! On Tuesday, April 22, it was revealed at Disney Entertainment Television’s Get Real Event that the show had been renewed for a 34th season — and Robert Irwin will be one of the celebrities who will vie for the chance to win the coveted mirrorball trophy in the upcoming season. “I cannot tell you what a privilege, what an honor it is to be joining this season,” he said at the event, which he attended shirtless — and with a snake around his neck — before recalling how his sister Bindi Irwin, 26, competed on the show in 2015 and it inspired him to do the same. “I said, ‘One day, that’s gonna be me.’ And now, that dream is a reality and I am over the moon. Let’s do this!” he told the crowd. A full cast of celebrities and pro dancers are expected to be announced at a later date. Robert, 21, is a conservationist and zookeeper just like his father, Steve Irwin, who was killed by a stingray at age 44 when Robert was just 2 years old in 2006. Steve and his wife Terri Irwin owned the
23 April 2025
Why Elon Musk’s ‘5 things’ email strategy didn’t work at DOGE
DOGE chief Elon Musk’s ominous email demanding that federal workers list five of the previous week’s accomplishments every week has reportedly gone unheeded — and even been openly mocked — by large swaths of government personnel. That’s telling, since Musk’s February email warned that every failure to comply would be considered a resignation. As Musk prepares to leave the government soon, his inability to completely bend the federal workforce to his will illustrates that his Silicon Valley-inspired “move fast and break things” approach has broken less of the government than he’d hoped. That’s not to say DOGE hasn’t caused plenty of pain and chaos. It’s responsible for the terminations of tens of thousands of employees — and the cuts are still rolling out. Disbanding the U.S. Agency for International Development will have life-or-death consequences for millions. DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts have already appeared to have made an appreciable difference in the quality of how Social Security is being administered. These are all hugely devastating blows to the administrative state and the people across the nation — and the world — that it serves. And we have yet to feel the full effects. Musk has sought to inspire more fear in federal employees than
23 April 2025
Elon Musk says his DOGE work will “drop significantly” starting in May
Elon Musk told Tesla investors he’s scaling back his work at the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, saying the amount of time he spends on the task force will “drop significantly” starting in May. As the Trump administration’s cost-cutting initiative, DOGE has slashed tens of thousands of federal jobs in the name of reducing fraud, waste and abuse. But DOGE has also sparked a backlash — and plenty of lawsuits — as critics accuse it of accessing voters’ private data and cutting programs that are vital to many Americans. At the same time, Tesla’s sales have taken a hit as the automaker’s vehicles have increasingly become a symbol of the Trump administration, repelling some consumers. The stock has also plunged more than 50% from its most recent high in December, when the shares surged after the presidential election on optimism that Musk’s role advising Mr. Trump would help the EV maker’s bottom line. “Starting probably in next month, in May, my time allocation to DOGE will drop significantly,” Musk said on a conference call to discuss Tesla’s earnings. But Musk added he plans to continue his involvement with DOGE throughout Mr. Trump’s term, saying he will likely
22 April 2025
Beverly Hills mansion next to Jeff Bezos’ estate asks $19.8M
A contemporary residence standing at the gateway to Jeff Bezos’s sprawling Warner Estate in Beverly Hills has listed for $19.8 million — offering a rare opportunity to live adjacent to one of the world’s wealthiest people, Mansion Global reports. The Amazon titan acquired the neighboring 9-acre property for $165 million in 2020. This new listing, a three-story architectural gem on Angelo Drive, presents a striking contrast to the historic grandeur of Bezos’s Georgian Revival mansion, originally built in 1939 for Hollywood titan Jack Warner. A modern three-story mansion located at the entrance to Jeff Bezos’s $165 million Warner Estate in Beverly Hills is now listed for $19.8 million. Google Maps Spanning approximately 10,000 square feet, the newly listed modern home, completed in 2021, was designed by Gabbay Architects for its current owner, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who purchased the land for $4.1 million in 2015, according to Mansion Global. The residence showcases sophisticated design elements, including a dramatic central staircase that weaves through all three levels, forming a sculptural, eye-like spiral. Bezos purchased the neighboring mansion, known as the Warner Estate, for $165 million in 2020. BACKGRID A towering black marble fireplace anchors the living space, complemented by herringbone
22 April 2025
Gen Z and Cusper Celebrities Are Embracing the Skirt Suit
Done wrong, the skirt suit can read anywhere from dated to dowdy. And, oh, are they often done wrong. But lately, Gen Z (and cusper) celebrities—from Mikey Madison and Lily-Rose Depp to Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner—are working to rehabilitate the skirt suit’s reputation. Chase Sui Wonders has succeeded in making the skirt suit a youthful choice. The actor chose to wear matching separates on two occasions while promoting her new show, The Studio—one a white satin Sandy Liang with short, puffed sleeves; the other a vibrant blue Patou number with a striped button-up underneath. It’s no surprise that Wonders pulled the look off (she is Anna Sui’s niece after all, so you can be sure that fashion is in her DNA). Take a page out of her book: lively colors and patterns and miniskirt silhouettes help breathe life into the look. Others are turning to the archives for some serious sex appeal. Both Jenner and Bieber have nabbed archival Thierry Mugler for some nipped-in waists and body-hugging silhouettes. (It helps, of course, that they share a stylist, Dani Michelle.) On a recent date night with husband Justin, Bieber embraced her inner businesswoman in a pinstriped set from fall 1998.
22 April 2025
Trump family invited to Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos’ wedding: Who is attending?
Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos are set to tie the knot in a grand wedding in Venice this June, and their guest list is shaping up to be as high-profile as the event itself. The couple has invited several of their celebrity friends, including A-list stars. The guest list also includes prominent members of the Trump family, including Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, as reported by Page Six. The duo is also expected to be joined by Jared’s brother, Joshua Kushner, and his wife, supermodel Karlie Kloss. © Daniele VenturelliLauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos Don Trump Jr. and his new girlfriend, Bettina Anderson, are confirmed attendees. Rumors are also swirling that Tiffany Trump and her husband, Michael Boulos, may make an appearance as well, with the pair preparing to welcome their first child. However, there’s no confirmation yet on whether President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will attend the event. © Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesIvanka Trump and her sister Tiffany Trump The three-day celebration, planned for June 24-26, promises to be an exclusive affair, as detailed by Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro in a statement. With 200 guests anticipated to attend, the wedding will be
22 April 2025
Warren Buffett’s ‘simple rule’ to build wealth when the market falls
Investing in the stock market has been a roller-coaster ride of late. The S&P 500 shed 2.4% on Monday as investors digested President Donald Trump’s latest round of attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which have included talks of his “termination” should the central bank fail to lower interest rates. Powell’s dismissal would be unprecedented and, according to Powell, impermissible under current law. On Tuesday, stock prices bounced more than 1.5% in early trading. All told, as of Tuesday afternoon the broad U.S. stock market is down about 14.5% from its February high. Given the administration’s capricious approach to economic policy, experts warn to expect continued turbulence. “We’re really thinking about this as a bit of an endless environment in terms of direction … and that’s in particular because we just don’t know where tariffs end up,” Robert Haworth, senior investment strategist at U.S. Bank, told CNBC. “This is a market trying to get clarity on direction, and not getting a lot of conclusions.” It can be hard to know what to do amid topsy-turvy times in the market. That’s why Berkshire Hathaway chairman and investing legend Warren Buffett generally sticks to a straightforward guideline. “A simple rule dictates
22 April 2025
About half of Americans have a negative view on Tesla and Elon Musk, CNBC survey finds
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attends a cabinet meeting held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on March 24, 2025. Win McNamee | Getty Images The broad public and investors have something in common these days: They don’t have a lot of love for either Tesla or CEO Elon Musk. Tesla’s stock has undergone a withering sell-off, and the CNBC All-America Economic survey finds more than 47% of the public have a negative view of the company. Another 27% are positive on the electric vehicle maker, while 24% are neutral. That compares with a third of the public who have a positive view of General Motors with 51% neutral and 10% negative. Tesla has been under pressure with concern that its founder’s controversial political activities in cutting government employment and backing President Donald Trump and Republicans could be alienating prospective buyers. Protests have sprung up across the nation at Tesla offices. The survey found Musk to be a highly polarizing figure. Half of the public has a negative view of Musk, compared with 36% who see him positively and 16% who are neutral. Among Democrats, Musk’s net approval (positive minus negative) is -82 and -49 for independents. GOP
22 April 2025
Yes, I’m a half-Palestinian lesbian, but I dream of being a Republican congresswoman. Here’s my six-point plan | Arwa Mahdawi
My haters are going to rejoice when I say this, but I think it’s high time I changed careers. Being a half Palestinian, wholly homosexual freelance writer based in the US isn’t currently looking like the most stable situation. Either my livelihood is going to get obliterated by AI, or I’m getting shipped to a detention centre for thoughtcrimes and gender treachery. It’s anyone’s guess which comes first. Having mulled over the various directions my future could take (dog-cloning saleswoman, astronaut, head of sanitation for the city of Philadelphia), I have finally decided what I want to be when I grow up. And I’m going to exclusively reveal the result in this column. I’m … going into politics! Once upon a time, the fact that I have zero experience in politics may have been an impediment. In a country run by a reality TV star turned convicted felon, however, the criteria for what qualifies one for office have drastically changed. The fact that I am a permanent resident rather than a US citizen would also normally pose a problem, but the beauty of Trumpworld is that all the silly old laws from the past are getting ripped up. Anything –
22 April 2025
New songs alert: Hong Kong Disneyland shows glimpse of 20th anniversary celebration
MANILA, Philippines — Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) will hold its milestone celebration as it marks 20 years of bringing Disney magic to life in Southeast Asia this June. Last Thursday, April 17, the resort hosted the dazzling “20th Anniversary Magical Red Carpet Party,” a pre-party event offering a first look at The Most Magical Party of All, a year-long celebration across the resort. Over 500 invited media representatives, Disney fans and top-tier influencers, including YouTubers, TikTok, Douyin content creators from the Philippines, Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and the United States were treated to a sneak peek of the 20th anniversary-themed entertainment and offerings. To ignite the party spirit, Mickey Mouse and his Disney pals — along with Duffy and Friends, the HKDL Ambassadors, cast members, and performers — took center stage on the red carpet for a one-day-only spectacular fashion showcase at Main Street, U.S.A. The fashion show spotlighted Disney friends in their new 20th anniversary party outfits, as well as cast members donning exclusive themed merchandise. The showcase offered a range of outfit ideas for guests joining the party this June. Talented vocalists also energized guests with a vibrant
23 April 2025
Coldplay draws 200,000 fans as Hong Kong bets big on concert tourism boost
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free When Coldplay returned after 15 years to perform in Hong Kong’s newly-opened Kai Tak Sports Park this month, it wasn’t just a concert for the city, it was also a curtain-raiser on its ambitions to become Asia’s next entertainment powerhouse. The concerts, part of the band’s Music of the Spheres world tour, marked the first major international act to perform at the 50,000-seat venue, which officially opened in March after years of anticipation. Over four nights from 8 to 12 April, Kai Tak welcomed some 200,000 fans – not just locals, but visitors from across the world who turned the gigs into mini holidays, complete with sightseeing, food crawls, and even charity work. For American traveller Shawn Perrin, who flew in for three days just to catch his fourth Coldplay concert after shows in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Helsinki, the experience was seamless. “The concert was great, as good as the ones I’ve caught elsewhere,” he told The Straits Times, praising the crowd management,
23 April 2025
Hong Kong’s Cinema Day returns on May 10 with tickets priced at HK$30
Hong Kong residents can once again enjoy films at theatres for HK$30 (US$3.90) with the return of the annual Cinema Day event on May 10. The government announced the city’s third consecutive Cinema Day with the release of a 30-second advertisement starring martial artist Donnie Yen Ji-dan, who tells viewers: “You won’t miss it, right?” The event was first introduced in 2023 as part of the “Happy Hong Kong” campaign, a government drive designed to bring some cheer to the city amid the coronavirus pandemic. Similar to previous editions, Hong Kong’s film-goers were able to purchase tickets for films across the city for HK$30. People queue up to buy film tickets at an outlet on Cinema Day in April 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse The Hong Kong Theatres Association is organiser of both past and coming Cinema Day events, with more details to be announced later this month. Source link
22 April 2025
Hong Kong to attract 170,000 visitors with Tourism Board’s 56 MICE events
Hong Kong is set to attract about 170,000 visitors on the back of at least 56 events the Tourism Board has helped to put on the city’s calendar this year in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector. The board said it had submitted bids to bring the events to the city, with 16 to make their debut locally this year. Among the full calendar of events are the International Society for Stem Cell Research’s annual meeting in June, as well as aviation conferences Routes World 2025 and Airspace Asia-Pacific 2025 in September and December, respectively. The board’s director of MICE business development, Phoebe Shing, said the 56 events would attract about 170,000 mainland Chinese and overseas visitors, with around 260,000 people taking part. “The Tourism Board will fully promote the development of MICE tourism, continue to strive for more large-scale events, consolidate Hong Kong’s position as an international MICE capital and attract high-end tourists to Hong Kong,” she said. Total overnight MICE visitors to Hong Kong, including those who attended events not facilitated by the board, increased by about 10 per cent to 1.42 million last year over the figure for 2023. Source link
21 April 2025
Coldplay concert draws 200,000 attendees across four shows at Kai Tak Sports Park, inspiring confidence for future events
On 11th April, during the third performance, Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin selected two fans from the audience to join him on stage for an interactive session, with one male attendee even showcasing his singing skills. 13th April 2025 – (Hong Kong) British rock band Coldplay wrapped up their four-show concert series at the main venue of Kai Tak Sports Park last night. The park management reported an impressive turnout of approximately 200,000 spectators from overseas, the mainland, and Hong Kong, marking the first concert held at the venue since its opening in March. Expressing confidence in hosting more international sporting and entertainment events in the future, the park management sees this successful Coldplay concert series as a stepping stone towards further promoting and solidifying Hong Kong’s reputation as the “Asian Capital of Events.” Throughout the series of performances, Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin captivated audiences from start to finish, creating a vibrant atmosphere that resonated with fans. The concerts featured a blend of mesmerising music performances, unique visual effects, and an engaging live experience, allowing each attendee to immerse themselves in Coldplay’s distinctive charm. The band delivered their classic hits, with each song eliciting enthusiastic responses, as the crowd
15 April 2025
Venue, Where To Stay, More
Image credit: Anna Lee via Live Nation The wait is almost over! It’s only a few nights’ sleep before the British pop-rock band Coldplay serenades Hong Kong audiences with their four-day sold-out concert. A truly Sky Full of the Stars moment awaits at the new Kai Tak Stadium, welcoming 50,000 fans for the Hong Kong stop of Coldplay’s Music of The Spheres World Tour. Excitement is truly in the air! So, we put together a guide to the 2025 Coldplay concert in Hong Kong. Also, explore our guide to the best upcoming concerts in Hong Kong in 2025. If you’re one of the lucky ones to score a ticket, congratulations! Put on your best concert outfit and get ready for a night (or nights if you manage to snap more tickets) of Sparks as Coldplay performs the best songs. From navigating the new venue (so you won’t get Lost!) to where to stay and what to bring, our Coldplay 2025 concert in Hong Kong guide has got you covered. Your ultimate guide to the 2025 Coldplay concert in Hong Kong 2025 When and where is the Coldplay concert in Hong Kong? The Coldplay concert in Hong Kong is scheduled for
10 April 2025
Coldplay breathes life into HK’s dream to be a major Asia concert hub
HONG KONG – Hong Kong appears to have got off to a solid start as it seeks to become a top concert destination in Asia, with British rock band Coldplay the first major international act to perform at the city’s new mega stadium on April 8 However, the jury is still out on whether Hong Kong can rival other established concert venues in the region such as Australia, Japan and Singapore. “But if you never try, you’ll never know just what you’re worth,” Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin sang in Fix You, one of the band’s most popular hits, on the first night of the show at the Kai Tak Sports Park. Coldplay is playing four nights from April 8 to 12 in Hong Kong as part of its Music of the Spheres World Tour. It is the band’s first concert in the city since 2009. Several fans from abroad said they found the concert experience in Hong Kong comparable with the band’s other performances at top concert venues elsewhere. “The concert was great, as good as the ones I’ve caught elsewhere,” an upbeat American Coldplay fan, Mr Shawn Perrin, told The Straits Times outside the stadium after the show.
10 April 2025
Hong Kong cycling confident of being chosen as a host of new Track World Cup event
Hong Kong’s top cycling official said the city was working on a bid to host several international track tournaments over the next two years. Leung Hung-tak, chairman of the Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China, said his organisation was working with the world governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), on the return of world-class competition to the city’s velodrome. And with the city having previously staged UCI events, Leung said he was confident Hong Kong would be chosen even if there were competing applications. “Hong Kong still has an advantage because our previous tournaments have given them [UCI] confidence,” he said. Hong Kong has hosted the Track Cycling World Cup three times – in 2016 and twice in 2019 – the Track Cycling Nations Cup in 2021 and 2024, as well as the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2017. Leung Hung-tak says Hong Kong is at centre of the [cycling] world. Photo: Edward Wong Last month, the sport’s world governing body confirmed their plans to end the four-year-old UCI Track Champions League, which was launched in 2021, and take steps to revitalise the UCI Track Nations Cup. Source link
7 April 2025
Opinion | Hong Kong’s new stadium doesn’t need mega-events, just great sports fixtures
I have been a regular at the Hong Kong Sevens ever since the inaugural event in 1976. Last month’s tournament at Kai Tak Sports Park was my fourth different venue. I still remember that afternoon almost a half-century ago, walking down from my Happy Valley flat to the old Hong Kong Football Club stadium on Sports Road at the suggestion of a neighbour to watch the matches being played. I was immediately hooked and have attended every year since, pandemics permitting. Not surprisingly as it grew in popularity, the tournament outgrew the Football Club ground and moved to the old Government Stadium in So Kon Po. Even that proved insufficient after a few years and a new one had to be built in situ. Dragages designed and built a fine 40,000-seater. That did us proud for many years, but the world moved on and, eventually, so did we. The first thing to strike me about the new facility is the sheer beauty of the structure in engineering terms. Walking in for the first time on the opening Friday night I gasped out loud – it is breathtaking. It makes a bold statement: Welcome to Hong Kong, a world-class city equipped
7 April 2025
Hong Kong Sevens settles into new Kai Tak Stadium
The famously raucous Hong Kong Sevens are to start today in a big test for a shiny new stadium at the heart of a major US$3.85 billion sports park in the territory. Officials are keeping their fingers crossed that the premier event in Hong Kong’s sporting and social calendar goes off without a hitch at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium. They hope to entice major European soccer teams to visit in the next few months, with reports in December last year saying that Liverpool were in talks about a pre-season tour. Photo: AFP Coldplay are to perform there next month, all part of Hong Kong’s bid to re-establish the territory as a hub for international sports, culture and entertainment. The biggest event in rugby sevens, with organizers saying they have sold a record 130,000 tickets for the tournament, which concludes on Sunday, is seen as key to restoring Hong Kong’s reputation. The territory’s image took a battering after political protests led to Beijing imposing a sweeping National Security Law. Visitor numbers plummeted during almost three years of COVID-19 restrictions and have only recently begun to recover. Photo: AFP “We feel very fortunate, via the hosting of the sevens, to be
3 April 2025
Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles
The city’s new 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium hosted its first Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament at the weekend and, despite some teething issues, fans marvelled at the event, describing the atmosphere as “magical”. The three-day Sevens, which ended on Sunday, was the first real-world stress test for the stadium as the centrepiece of the HK$30 billion (US$3.8 billion) Kai Tak Sports Park, which was heralded as a “game-changer” for the city’s efforts to reposition itself as a mega-events hub when it opened on March 1. Visitors from around the world had descended on the stadium since Friday, with long-time Sevens attendees and newcomers alike praising its modern facilities and cleanliness. The annual competition moved to its new home in Kowloon after decades at Hong Kong Stadium in Causeway Bay. The South Stand at Kai Tak was just as lively as its famous namesake at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee Official figures showed a final-day attendance of 38,352, taking the total to more than 110,000 for the weekend. Spectators consumed 82,000 litres of beer as well as more than 350,000 food and drink items. Lipe Kaloni, a 37-year-old from Tonga, was making her first visit to the Sevens with a
3 April 2025
Hong Kong’s sporting future: here are 5 major events the city should think about hosting
The city wants to be an international sporting hub, and now has the stadium to fulfil part of that dream, but one swallow does not a summer make and we’ve been thinking about what else we’d like to see happen. Call it a wish list, call it a money-no-object fantasy, but if you don’t dream big then what’s the point. Here then are five major sporting events the Post sports desk thinks could be on the city’s calendar, all of which come with the added bonus of a significant tourism boost The NFL Kai Tak Stadium is exactly the sort of space that could host American Football, and why not? There are already international games in London, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, and from next year Melbourne. America’s Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins the women’s 200m in 22.07 during the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix. Photo: USA Today Sports The Los Angeles Rams are the designated home team for the Australian venture, and with the West Coast the closest of the US destinations, anyone interested in the San Francisco 49ers or Seattle Seahawks doing their thing in Hong Kong? Source link
1 April 2025
Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, AC Milan to play in Hong Kong football festival this summer
Four of the world’s biggest football clubs will descend on Hong Kong this summer to play at Kai Tak Stadium, organisers announced on Monday. Hong Kong Football Festival will feature English Premier League trio Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, plus Italian giants AC Milan, with the teams playing pre-season friendly matches at the city’s new venue in July. North London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, rivals for more than a century, will contest their first match outside the UK. The festival promises a boost in tourism revenue for Hong Kong, according to Rachael Carroll, managing director of TEG Sport, its organiser. “We are expecting 100,000 people, more than half from outside Hong Kong, generating great value to the local economy,” she said. The news came less than 24 hours after the end of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens’ first edition at the recently completed 50,000-capacity stadium, and further highlighted the pulling power of the HK$30 billion Kai Tak Sports Park. Source link
31 March 2025
Hong Kong New Kai Tak Stadium Inaugural Event Rugby Sevens
Rugby fans from all over the world descended upon Hong Kong‘s newest 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium this past weekend. The new venue is the centerpiece of the Kai Tak Sports Park and was designed with the annual Rugby Sevens event in mind. Hong Kong’s biggest annual sporting event, the stadium is the city’s answer to building its international image. The new stadium is a nostalgic one for Hong Kongers as it transforms the old Kai Tak Airport location, which notoriously saw flights fly into the harbour and make a 47-degree turn below 500 feet to reach the runway and flight routes that saw planes whiz through the city’s skyscrapers and Kowloon City. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of aviation history at Kai Tak, the stadium opens just in time for the first major sporting event at Kai Tak. To celebrate the opening of the brand new stadium, Cathay Pacific flew a passenger jet, CX8100, across Victoria Harbour as a throwback to the days where Kai Tak was an airport. The weekend was packed with attendees from all over the world, arriving to watch national teams including, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, United States, Hong Kong and more, compete across three days. This
31 March 2025
Night of Ideas is back in Hong Kong in 2025 !
The Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, the French Centre for Research on Contemporary China (CEFC) and Asia Society Hong Kong Center are thrilled to announce that “Nuit des Idées” (Night of Ideas) is back in Hong Kong with an exciting programme throughout 2025 ! This global event, celebrated across five continents, invites participants to explore the theme of “Empowerment” (“Pouvoir agir”) through a series of discussions and activities. The launch event of Night of Ideas will take place on the 7th of April. Following the launch, three thematic events will delve deeper into specific areas of empowerment : Blue Talk : Preserving Our Ocean in May Ageing, social inclusion and intergenerational initiatives in October Rights of LGBT+ people in December For more information on each event, unfold below ! Night of Ideas Launch Event : April 7, 2025 Time : 6 pm-8:30 pm Location : Asia Society Hong Kong Center Hong Kong Jockey Club Hall (9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, Hong Kong) The Night of Ideas will commence with a launch event at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center on April 7, 2025. This evening will feature a roundtable discussion focused on the broader theme of empowerment, encouraging the public to engage in meaningful
31 March 2025
Hong Kong to Host Exciting Football Festival 2025 Featuring Liverpool, AC Milan, Arsenal, and Tottenham at Kai Tak Stadium.
Speech by SCST at Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 Press Conference Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, at the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 Press Conference today (March 31): Miss Rachel Carroll (Managing Director of TEG Sport), Mr Pui Kwan-kay (President of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China), media friends, ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. First of all, I hope you have recovered from the excitement, and I actually mean hangover, of Hong Kong Rugby Sevens already. And more importantly, I hope you are as excited as I am in joining this press conference to announce the big event this coming summer: Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 to be held in our new Kai Tak Sports Park, Kai Tak Stadium. Four top international football teams will be playing in two matches in the last week of July. And you heard the details from Carroll just now. There is indeed no better way of concluding our Super March with the announcement of yet another set of mega sports events. While we may still be overwhelmed by the joy and atmosphere of the Hong Kong Sevens or are still savouring the series
31 March 2025
Songkran Festival In Hong Kong: Festivities At Kowloon City
Image Credit: songkranhk/Facebook The popular Songkran Water Splashing Carnival in Kowloon City will once again make a splash in 2025 from April 11 to 13. Last year, the Songkran Festival in Hong Kong moved from its traditional location in the streets of Kowloon City to basketball courts in the district. Excited to see what’s in store for this year’s celebrations? Keep reading to find out. Elevate your visit with our guide to the best upcoming events in Hong Kong slated for April 2025. Songkran Festival 2025 celebrations in Hong Kong: What to expect The annual Songkran Festival will be back this year! In addition to the flagship water splashing event, the celebrations will also include a Thai-themed market and traditional Thai dance performances, according to the Kowloon City District Resident Association. Moreover, there will also be electronic dance music, a Thai costume experience, and Muay Thai performances. To coincide with the festival, there will be various promotional activities to encourage more visitors. They will have a chance to try street food and tour around Kowloon City to learn more about the historical sights and culture. The neighbourhood is dubbed “Little Thailand” due to the number of Thai immigrants who have
31 March 2025
The Most Incredible Events To Attend In Hong Kong This April 2025
Image Credit: Landmark While we all enjoyed the vibrant art and cultural happenings during March’s Art Month, it’s time to make way for another set of events. Besides the Easter break, April is quieter than the previous month. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t many things to do in Hong Kong. So, whether you are away for the Easter holiday or in town the entire time, check out the best events in Hong Kong in April 2025. Also, explore our guide to the best upcoming concerts in Hong Kong and Macau in 2025. For those still recovering from the post-Art Month blues, Lauren Tsai’s interactive exhibition is for you. Otherwise, Tai Kwun’s sophomore edition of Spotlight also has a lineup of performances from various artists. Sake lovers shouldn’t miss out on the Sake Walk to enjoy sake pairing activities and masterclasses led by brewery owners and sake sommeliers. Similarly, coffeeholics can head over to Art Park for the Hong Kong edition of the Coffee Festival. Sample different kinds of coffee and witness Chill Guy’s first outdoor appearance. The fun continues at the Songkran Festival for the annual water splashing event. So, find out what you can do in Hong Kong
31 March 2025
Elite clubs to showcase talent at upcoming prestigious Hong Kong football event
David James from Liverpool. 30th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) An upcoming football event is set to feature top-tier football clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and AC Milan, with legendary players attending. The event, to be held at the Kai Tak Sports Park, promises a display of skill and excitement. The Kai Tak Sports Park is set to host a series of exhibition matches this summer as part of the Hong Kong Football Extravaganza 2025 event, with rumours swirling about the participation of several international teams. Scheduled for the 31st, a press conference will unveil the four elite football clubs participating, along with details on match schedules and ticket information. Renowned football icons such as David James from Liverpool, Barry from AC Milan, Sagna from Arsenal, and King from Tottenham Hotspur are expected to grace the event as special guests. John Sharkey, the CEO of Kai Tak Sports Park, will also be present, with a player from each of the four clubs anticipated to visit Hong Kong for the exhibition matches this summer. Source link
30 March 2025
Hong Kong Sevens: Kai Tak Stadium heralds start of ‘exciting new chapter’ in event’s history
A new era of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens began at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday, winning plaudits from players and supporters alike and with organisers hailing “an exciting new chapter in the tournament’s storied history”. With 90 per cent of the 47,000 tickets sold, officials said 33,735 fans passed through the gates on the first day, estimating that was around 5,000 more compared with recent years. And those supporters were not only dazzled by a three-minute light show during the opening ceremony, they got some sparkling rugby too. But on a day when most things appeared to run smoothly, a lack of taxis, and concession stands inside the stadium running out of food, suggested test events earlier in the year had not been stressful enough. There was a general feeling of confusion at the area set aside for taxis and ride-sharing services, with police blocking access to private vehicles and drivers unsure of how to get to the pick-up point. 02:02 Fans descend on new Kai Tak Stadium for Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament Fans descend on new Kai Tak Stadium for Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament “For an event of this size, on the quietest night, it is
28 March 2025
Hong Kong tourism minister floats e-ticketing idea after mix-ups at mega-events
Hong Kong’s tourism chief has floated a proposal for electronic passes at mega-events and pledged to lead a reform of the local ticketing system, starting with a review of the Cityline’s operations after the firm’s recent mix-ups. In an exclusive interview with the Post, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui expressed her dissatisfaction with Cityline after earlier controversies involving ComplexCon and Coldplay concert tickets. “I’m obviously disappointed … I still don’t know exactly what went wrong, but I think this is something that Cityline should explain to everyone,” she said. She stressed the need for Cityline to provide satisfactory explanations to the public, given its role in managing crucial events. The ticket distributor found itself in hot water over the weekend, after it admitted to misprinting some passes for British rock band Coldplay’s coming shows in April, forcing fans to physically exchange them for new ones between March 24 and April 7. Cityline has since apologised to ticket holders. Source link
28 March 2025
Hong Kong Hosts First WEF Financial Services Event
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has taken a significant step in the global financial dialogue by collaborating with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to host its inaugural financial services event in Hong Kong on March 26, 2025. The Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems 2025 Symposium gathered top business leaders, public officials, tech innovators, and academics to discuss pressing global themes relevant to Asia, including emerging technologies, fintech, growth financing, and sustainability. The event, held at HKEX Connect Hall, commenced with welcome remarks from HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong, who expressed enthusiasm for the partnership with WEF. “We are delighted to be strengthening our long-term partnership with the World Economic Forum by bringing this important global dialogue from Davos to Hong Kong,” Tong stated. He emphasized the event’s significance in showcasing Hong Kong’s resilience and its pivotal role in shaping the future of global finance, highlighting the opportunity to present Asian perspectives on critical issues. Following Tong’s remarks, a fireside chat featured Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), who discussed the importance of collaboration in addressing the challenges facing the financial sector. Chan’s participation underscored the event’s relevance as a platform for dialogue
27 March 2025
Beyond Art Basel 2025: 5 Hong Kong events to check out during Art Week, from Kusama, Picasso and antiques at Sotheby’s and Asian artists at Art Central, to life-size insects at Pacific Place
Though Art Basel is the main event, here’s what else not to miss this Art Week. Art Central Works by Soo Kyoung Lee, known for works such as Mieux vaut attendre le printemps will be on view at Art Central. Photo: courtesy of the artist and Gallery CNK This annual art fair has established itself as an independent sister event to Art Basel and an integral part of Art Week, offering a different exhibition experience with its location on the Central Harbourfront. From March 26 to 30, Art Central will feature 108 galleries from around the world, as well as a range of interactive experiences and culinary offerings. These include Studio Central: a unique concept that involves artist and architect Maggie Chu, installation artist Tung Wing Hong, and Boloho, an artist collective based in Guangzhou. Each will set up their own art studio at the Studio Central booth, granting guests a first-hand look at their creative process as they draw inspiration from the landmarks and scenery, as well as their personal connection to Hong Kong’s neighbourhoods. United Overseas Bank (UOB), Art Central’s lead partner for 2025, also has much in store for the exhibition, including an exclusive ink art installation
26 March 2025
Trump turns White House Covid information site into page pushing Chinese lab leak theory
A US federal website that used to feature information on vaccines, testing and treatment for Covid-19 has been transformed into a page supporting the theory that the pandemic originated with a lab leak. The covid.gov website shows a photo of US President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab” and “leak” under a White House heading. It mentions that Wuhan, China, where the coronavirus first began spreading, is home to a research lab with a history of conducting virus research with “inadequate biosafety levels”. The web page also accuses Anthony Fauci, the former director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, of pushing a “preferred narrative” that Covid-19 originated in nature. The origins of Covid-19 have never been proven. Scientists are unsure whether the virus jumped from an animal, as many other viruses have, or came from a laboratory accident. A US intelligence analysis released in 2023 said there is insufficient evidence to prove either theory. 03:18 Beijing rejects US agency report saying Covid-19 likely emerged from Chinese lab leak Beijing rejects US agency report saying Covid-19 likely emerged from Chinese lab leak It is common for government websites to get a makeover from one administration to
18 April 2025
WHO chief urges pandemic accord action after US withdrawal from negotiations
The head of the World Health Organization insisted on Monday it was “now or never” to strike a landmark global accord on tackling future pandemics, after the United States withdrew from negotiations. WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said no country could protect itself from the next pandemic on its own – three days after US President Donald Trump’s administration told the UN health agency it was leaving the pandemic agreement talks. “We are at a crucial point as you move to finalise the pandemic agreement in time for the World Health Assembly” in May, Tedros told WHO members at the opening of the week-long 13th round of negotiations in Geneva. “It really is a case of now or never. But I am confident that you will choose ‘now’ because you know what is at stake. “You remember the hard-won lessons of Covid-19, which left an estimated 20 million of our brothers and sisters dead, and which continues to kill.” A further one-week session is planned before the WHO’s annual assembly. Source link
17 February 2025
CIA now says Covid-19 ‘more likely’ to have come from a lab
The US Central Intelligence Agency has assessed that the Covid-19 pandemic is “more likely” to have emerged from a lab rather than from nature, an agency spokesperson said on Saturday. The agency had for years said it could not conclude whether Covid-19 was the result of a lab incident or it originated in nature. But in the final weeks of the Biden administration, former CIA director William Burns asked CIA analysts and scientists to make a clear determination, stressing the pandemic’s historical significance, according to a senior US official. The CIA says it has “low confidence” in its assessment that a “research-related origin of the Covid-19 pandemic is more likely” and notes in its statement that both scenarios – lab origin and natural origin – remain plausible. The Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 03:18 Beijing rejects US agency report saying Covid-19 likely emerged from Chinese lab leak Beijing rejects US agency report saying Covid-19 likely emerged from Chinese lab leak It was unclear the extent to which the agency has collected new intelligence on Covid-19’s origins and whether that new evidence was used to formulate the latest assessment. Source link
25 January 2025
Health care experts reflect on COVID 5 years later | COVID-19
Dr. Sydney Sewall fills a syringe with the COVID-19 vaccine at the Augusta Armory, Dec. 21, 2021, in Augusta, Maine. File/Robert F. Bukaty/AP The vaccines aren’t perfect. They do a good job of preventing severe disease, hospitalization and death, and have proven very safe, with only rare serious side effects. But protection against milder infection begins to wane after a few months. Like flu vaccines, COVID-19 shots must be updated regularly to match the ever-evolving virus — contributing to public frustration at the need for repeated vaccinations. Efforts to develop next-generation vaccines are underway, such as nasal vaccines that researchers hope might do a better job of blocking infection. The good news for the future pandemics is that same mRNA platform that produced the COVID-19 vaccines can and is being adapted for other viruses, Sweat said. For instance, a mRNA vaccine against bird flu — the H5N1 virus currently infecting birds and dairy herds in the U.S. that has sickened some farmworkers and killed a Louisiana man recently — has already shown success in animal testing. Which variant is dominating now? Genetic changes called mutations happen as viruses make copies of themselves. And this virus has proven to be no different. Scientists
15 January 2025
Five years after Covid, we scorn health workers, ignore vaccines and work in our offices – The Irish Times
How often do I think of Covid? Only about a dozen times a day, whenever I wash my hands. It was quite something, in my early 60s, to realise that an action I had been performing all my life had to be relearned. The automatic had to become conscious: more time spent kneading between the fingers, that twist of the thumbs, soap up beyond the wrist. But is this the only thing we learned to do better, the only dead habit we managed to slough off? Five years ago today, the World Health Organisation announced it had found evidence that what it would call the Sars-CoV-2 virus could be transmitted from human to human. This was the moment when a vague disturbance from somewhere over the horizon began to press on our reality. Do you remember how it felt, a week later, when the Centres for Disease Control in the US issued that visual image, created by the artists Alissa Eckert and Dan Higgins, of the virus itself – a grey ball flecked with yellow and orange spots and studded with red triangles? First graphic of Covid-19 released by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020.
15 January 2025
The mystery of why Covid-19 seems to be becoming milder
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Covid-19 is now ubiquitous – but hospitalisations seem to be on a downward trajectory. No one knows why. The latest descendant of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, XEC had arisen through recombination, a process where two other variants had forged their genetic material together. Tests seemed to indicate that this would easily allow it to evade the immune protection offered by past infections or the latest iterations of the Covid-19 vaccines, based on the older JN.1 and KP.2 variants. “The spike protein is quite different from previous variants, so it was quite easy to assume that XEC has the potential to evade immunity induced by JN.1 infection,” says Kei Sato, a virology professor at the University of Tokyo, who carried out one of the first studies of XEC, published in December 2024. Getty Images Some strains of Covid-19 have only ever been found in sewage (Credit: Getty Images) In the US, infectious disease specialists braced themselves for an immediate surge in hospitalisations in the wake of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. But it didn’t happen. Surveillance testing carried out by measuring Covid in wastewater samples across major cities indicated that XEC was definitely infecting people. However,
15 January 2025
REPORT: The Biden-Harris Administration Roadmap for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
President Biden came into office facing the worst public health crisis in more than a century. COVID-19 was wreaking havoc on our country – closing our businesses, keeping our kids out of school, and forcing communities into isolation and lockdown. In the first year of the pandemic, nearly 400,000 Americans died of COVID-19. Even before taking office, President-elect Biden recognized that the U.S. needed an emergency response that was worthy of the crisis it faced – a response that would leave no stone unturned and that would leverage the full force of the federal government, the innovation of the private sector, and the determination of the American people. Building on decades of research and planning efforts, President Biden, on his first full day in office, released the first comprehensive National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. This strategy focused on building a response to this virus that would give people the tools and transparent communication they needed to protect themselves, reopen our schools, and get our economy moving again. The following report outlines the numerous actions the Biden-Harris Administration took to combat COVID-19 both nationally and globally, and it serves as a roadmap for how the U.S.
15 January 2025
Nebraska has one of highest flu rates as four viruses sweep across nation
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are being reported at above-average rates across the United States. It’s normal to see a spike in respiratory illness this time a year, especially after the holidays, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 35 states have reported “high numbers” of these four viruses. For the flu alone, over 5 million cases have been reported this season, including 63,000 hospitalizations and 2,700 deaths. “A big component of them is all a result of having increase proximity, having increase contaminated surfaces, being inside more, being close to one another,” said Dr. Jessica Heckman, a primary care physician at Family Medicine of Lincoln. Nebraska has one of the highest rates of flu cases in the week ending Jan. 4. Dr. Eric Johnson from CHI Health Clinic said there are particularly strong strains of viruses this year, which is likely causing higher numbers than normal. Medical professionals recommend staying hydrated, wearing a mask and, most importantly, washing your hands. Tags: CDC, center for disease control, COVID-!(, death, disease, Eric Johnson, flu, health, hospital, hydration, Illness, influenza, Jessica Heckman, lancaster, lincoln, mask, Nebraska, norovirus, respiratory illness, RSV, sick, United States, us, USA, viral
15 January 2025
70 mil. COVID cases, 130,000 deaths in 5 yrs since outbreak in Japan
As Japan marks five years on Wednesday since its first confirmed case of COVID-19, government data show that over 70 million people in the country are estimated to have contracted the virus as of March last year, while total deaths stood at 130,000 as of last August. While yearly deaths have declined since peaking during the Omicron variant surge in 2022, fatalities remain significantly higher than for influenza, with the virus continuing to spread seasonally in summer and winter. Yuki Furuse, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Tokyo, noted that while it was expected that the majority of Japan’s population would get infected at some point, “the rapid development of effective vaccines, combined with other countermeasures, helped reduce the severity of outbreaks.” File photo taken in February 2022 shows medical personnel transporting a COVID-19 patient to the Center Hospital of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine in Tokyo. (Kyodo) “COVID-19 will continue to place a burden on society. Efforts to reduce that burden, including the establishment of systems for basic infection control, must continue,” he added. Blood tests conducted by the health ministry in March last year in 22 of Japan’s 47 prefectures found that
14 January 2025
China marks muted 5th anniversary of first ‘death’ from the disease that killed 7 million and changed world forever
The fifth anniversary of the first known COVID-19 death passed quietly in China on Saturday, January 11, with no official commemorations, reflecting the pandemic’s status as a taboo subject. On January 11, 2020, Wuhan health officials announced the death of a 61-year-old man from pneumonia linked to a novel virus, later identified as SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. This marked the beginning of a global pandemic that has claimed over seven million lives and profoundly impacted life worldwide, including in China.However, no official memorials were observed in China’s tightly controlled state media. The ruling Communist Party, which maintained strict control over public discourse during its “zero-COVID” policy, has avoided reflecting on those measures since abruptly abandoning them in late 2022. Poll What Was the Biggest Challenge for You During the COVID-19 Lockdowns? “Dr. Li, another year has gone by” Social media also showed little awareness of the anniversary. According to a report by news agency AFP, a few videos on Douyin (the Chinese TikTok) mentioned the date but reiterated the official narrative. On Weibo, users commenting on Li Wenliang’s former account, with comments like, “Dr. Li, another year has gone by.” Li Wenliang is the whistleblower doctor who was investigated
14 January 2025
China marks muted fifth anniversary of first Covid death
BEIJING, Jan 11 — The fifth anniversary of the first known death from Covid-19 passed seemingly unnoticed in China today, with no official remembrances in a country where the pandemic is a taboo subject. On Jan 11, 2020, health officials in the central Chinese city of Wuhan announced that a 61-year-old man had died from complications of pneumonia caused by a previously unknown virus. The disclosure came after authorities had reported dozens of infections over several weeks by the pathogen later named SARS-CoV-2 and understood as the cause of Covid-19. It went on to spark a global pandemic that has so far killed over seven million people and profoundly altered ways of life around the world, including in China. Members of a privately-funded NGO working with county officials wearing protective gear fumigate and disinfect on April 15, 2020. — AFP Today, however, there appeared to be no official memorials in Beijing’s tightly controlled official media. The ruling Communist Party kept a tight leash on public discussion throughout its zero-Covid policy, and has eschewed reflections on the hardline curbs since dramatically ditching them at the end of 2022. On social media, too, many users seemed unaware of the anniversary. A few
14 January 2025
Missouri governor cuts $209M from budget because of coronavirus | News
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s governor is cutting another $209 million from this year’s budget in response to declining revenues because of the coronavirus. Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced the cuts Monday. The cuts include $123 million in core funding to public K-12 schools and $34 million from four-year public colleges. Much of the cuts to K-12 schools will be offset by federal funding. Parson says the cuts were necessary during what he described as unprecedented bad economic times. The governor has cut a total of $428 million in state funding so far this year. State health officials reported 180 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. The statewide total now stands at 13,327 since the outbreak began, including 775 deaths. Source link
14 January 2025
US coronavirus cases surpass 9 million | News
University of Washington research coordinator Rhoshni Prabhu holds up a swab after testing a passenger at a free COVID testing site in Seattle. Elaine Thompson/AP (CNN) — Coronavirus infections passed 9 million on Friday with the virus spreading across the United States at a faster rate than previously seen. The US added 1 million new COVID-19 cases only 14 days after the nation hit 8 million cases and multiple states continue reporting their highest daily case counts since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. This is the fastest the country has added 1 million new cases since the pandemic began. The latest surge of cases appears to be driven by patients with no symptoms, said Dr. Robert Redfield, the director for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A “silent epidemic” of asymptomatic COVID-19 infections is “moving amongst 12- to 30-year-olds” and then making the jump to older people, Redfield told SiriusXM Doctor Radio Reports on Friday. “This is what is driving the expansion that we’re seeing in the outbreak across the country right now,” he said. A positive diagnosis every second Daily COVID-19 cases in the US hit a new high once again on Friday when health
14 January 2025
China marks muted 5th anniversary of first COVID death
The fifth anniversary of the first known death from COVID-19 passed seemingly unnoticed in China on Saturday, with no official remembrances in a country where the pandemic is a taboo subject. On Jan. 11, 2020, health officials in the central Chinese city of Wuhan announced that a 61-year-old man had died from complications of pneumonia caused by a previously unknown virus. The disclosure came after authorities had reported dozens of infections over several weeks by the pathogen later named SARS-CoV-2 and understood as the cause of COVID-19. Photo: AFP It went on to spark a global pandemic that has so far killed more than 7 million people and profoundly altered ways of life around the world, including in China. However, on Saturday, there appeared to be no official memorials in Beijing’s tightly controlled official media. The Chinese Communist Party kept a tight leash on public discussion throughout its “zero COVID” policy, and has eschewed reflections on the hardline curbs since dramatically ditching them at the end of 2022. On social media, many users seemed unaware of the anniversary. A few videos circulating on Douyin — the Chinese version of TikTok — noted the date, but repeated the official version of
14 January 2025
COVID, five years on: memories of a strange and scary time
When did COVID start for you? Personally, I trace the beginning to Feb. 13, 2020. My wife and I were waiting for a plane at O’Hare when a group of Japan Airlines flight attendants walked past, wearing those masks I’d read about. I snapped a photo and sent it into the city desk. Look: news. Emotionally, it really began in March. The stripped Target shelves. A few hours before Gov. JB Pritzker shut down the restaurants, I popped into Kamehachi for a last sushi fix and was surprised to find myself the lone diner at 12:30 p.m. Watching the chef prepare my order, thinking, with dread: “I’m killing myself for a negi hamachi roll.” Though if you are looking for the very beginning in the Chicago area, I suppose that should be Jan. 13, 2020 — five years ago Monday — when a suburban woman returned from Wuhan, China, where she had been caring for her elderly father, bringing with her the COVID virus. A few days later she felt ill and went to Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. making her the first person in Illinois, the second in the United States, diagnosed with a disease that,
14 January 2025
What We’ve Learned and What’s Still Unclear
It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began—and a lot has changed. From early in the pandemic until now, COVID went from causing fear, death, shortages, and uncertainty to being regarded by many people as nothing more than a bad cold. “We opened up the book to COVID five years ago, and the pages were blank. The pages are now filled,” said William Schaffner, MD, an infectious disease specialist and professor at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Here’s what we know—and still don’t know—about COVID. What We Know About COVID-19 It Can Spread a Few Different Ways At first, there was uncertainty over how the virus spread. Many people wiped down their groceries and used hand sanitizer to avoid getting the virus from contaminated surfaces. Data has shown that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets and aerosols. “This is clearly a respiratory virus, and it’s extraordinarily infectious,” Thomas Russo, MD, professor and chief of infectious disease at the University at Buffalo, told Verywell. Certain People Are More at Risk Than Others Early in the pandemic, everyone was at risk for developing severe disease from COVID, because they had never been exposed
13 January 2025
Kentucky surpasses 9,000 coronavirus-related deaths | News
This Jan. 22, 2021 photo shows Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky first lady Britainy Beshear placing flags outside the state Capitol in honor of the lives lost to COVID-19. At the time, 3,301 flags were placed at the capitol, which reflected the lives lost as of Jan. 21. As of Oct. 7, 2021, more than 9,000 Kentuckians have died because of the illness. Gov. Andy Beshear’s Communications Office FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor says the state’s coronavirus-related death toll has surpassed 9,000. Gov. Andy Beshear says it’s a grim reminder of the trauma still being caused by the pandemic even as virus cases and hospitalizations trend downward. The state’s daily COVID-19 report will be released later Thursday. But the governor says it will include at least 50 more virus-related deaths, pushing the statewide death toll past 9,000. Meanwhile, he says virus-related hospitalizations in Kentucky have dropped 17% in the past week, easing pressure on the state’s beleaguered hospitals. On Jan. 22, Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and first lady Britainy Beshear took part in a ceremony to honor the memory of those lost to COVID-19 in Kentucky. WATCH: Flags placed at Kentucky Capitol in honor of lives lost
13 January 2025
Missouri health centers to receive grants for coronavirus testing | News
By Rebecca Mosella WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri announced $12 million in federal funding is going to 29 health centers across the state. The funding will allow the health centers to expand coronavirus testing, purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), and cover other costs related to COVID-19. Blunt says the money will come from the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Missouri health centers have received a total of nearly $30 million through the CARES Act and the first coronavirus response bill, according to a news release. Here’s a list of all 29 health centers, their location and the amount of funding they will receive: Source link
13 January 2025
Pence’s press secretary tests positive for coronavirus, Trump says | News
(CNN) — President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary, Katie Miller, tested positive for the coronavirus. Miller is now the second White House staff member known to have tested positive for the coronavirus this week, after one of Trump’s personal valets tested positive on Thursday. “She’s a wonderful young woman, Katie, she tested very good for a long period of time and then all of a sudden today she tested positive,” Trump said during a meeting with Republican members of Congress at the White House. The President said that Miller has not come into contact with him but noted that she has been in contact with Pence. Miller was frequently in contact with members of the press, and the White House is now making more coronavirus testing available to journalists, a White House official told CNN’s Jim Acosta. Katie Miller is married to Trump’s senior adviser, Stephen Miller. The announcement came following an hour-long delay to Pence’s Friday morning flight to Iowa, when individuals were seen exiting Air Force Two before the plane lifted off of the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington. A senior administration official told the press pool aboard Air Force Two that a Pence staffer, who
13 January 2025
Book signing coming up for Pisharodi’s new book on the coronavirus – Rio Grande Guardian
Dr. Madhavan Pisharodi, MD, holds a copy of his first book, “Corona: Be Not Proud.” (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor) BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A book signing ceremony for Brownsville physician Madhavan A. Pisharodi’s new book on the coronavirus takes place next week. The event is being held at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization in downtown Brownsville at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Pisharodi’s book is titled: “Corona Be Not Proud.” It provides concrete examples on ways to avoid the next pandemic, such as improving ventilation in homes and offices. The book is available on Amazon.com. “I began writing this book in the year 2020. Over time, the contents and the tone required several revisions. Initially, there was shock and disbelief as the pandemic suddenly impacted our lives. This led me to focus towards studying and promoting various preventative and therapeutic measures,” Pisharodi wrote, in the prologue to his book. However, as time passed, Pisharodi said he was “dismayed” to see that vaccines and many treatments did not significantly alter the course of the pandemic behavior. “In fact, more people died in 2021 than 2020. By 2022, there was a glimmer of hope as the pandemic began to slow down
13 January 2025
Salarius Pharma Merges with AI Drug Designer Decoy Therapeutics, Plans Pan-Coronavirus Drug
Salarius Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SLRX) and Decoy Therapeutics announced a definitive merger agreement. Decoy’s IMP3ACT™ platform uses AI and ML for rapid peptide conjugate drug design. The combined company, to be named Decoy Therapeutics, will focus on developing peptide conjugate therapeutics for respiratory viruses and cancer. Decoy has secured $7 million in non-dilutive funding from federal governments, corporations, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Salarius’ oral small molecule protein degrader SP-3164 will be integrated into Decoy’s pipeline. The new entity will be led by Decoy’s co-founders and include executives from both companies. Decoy aims to file an IND for a pan-coronavirus antiviral within 12 months. The merger is expected to create multiple value-creating inflection points, enhancing shareholder value. Ongoing development of Salarius’ seclidemstat for hematologic cancers will continue, with strategic alternatives being evaluated. Salarius Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SLRX) e Decoy Therapeutics hanno annunciato un accordo di fusione definitivo. La piattaforma IMP3ACT™ di Decoy utilizza l’IA e il ML per un rapido design di farmaci coniugati a peptidi. La società combinata, che sarà chiamata Decoy Therapeutics, si concentrerà sullo sviluppo di terapie coniugate a peptidi per virus respiratori e cancro. Decoy ha ottenuto 7 milioni di dollari
13 January 2025
Grand jury undercuts Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claims of COVID crimes
The 144-page final report of the statewide grand jury investigating potential wrongdoing related to the development of COVID-19 vaccines is a remarkable document, though not for the reason its authors, or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who called for this investigation in 2022, seem to believe. Organized just as the governor was preparing to run for president, the grand jury has been a lingering remnant of headier days for DeSantis, when he and his advisers had grander ambitions not yet extinguished by his frigid rejection in Iowa’s caucus. Key to DeSantis’ presidential strategy was to ride a wave of pandemic-era disenchantment among Republican primary voters, and this grand jury, whose work DeSantis hyped along the way, was intended to brandish the governor’s reputation as his party’s leading science skeptic. But as DeSantis’ campaign wilted near the end of 2023, and his near-certain future as a relatively minor figure in the Trumpified Republican Party came into clearer focus, so too did the grand jury’s usefulness expire. And so it had mostly faded from public consciousness until this week, when, to little fanfare, state officials unsealed the final report disclosing the grand jury’s conclusion: It found no evidence of criminal activity by vaccine
12 January 2025
Five Years On: COVID-19 Anniversary of First Reported Death in Wuhan
Today marks a grim anniversary of a virus that shocked and changed the world for months on end. On this date in 2020, health authorities in the central Chinese city of Wuhan reported the first death of what was then known as the coronavirus. Nearly two months later, in mid-March, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, identified the first presumptive case of COVID-19. Two weeks later, then-Premier Dwight Ball relayed the first death of COVID-19 in this province. Five years later, things have dropped drastically. From December 29th to January 4th, there were two hospitalizations due to COVID-19 and no deaths. Source link
12 January 2025
