Why, for Hong Kong investment banker and triathlete, running a race is like making a deal
Sophia Lai Chi-lok is among Hong Kong’s most accomplished amateur triathletes. The 41-year-old investment banker has trained with the Hong Kong Triathlon National Squad and made the podium at 10km (6.2-mile) running races, triathlons and aquathlons – which comprise a swim and a run. She was the second woman across the finish line in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 10km race in 2022, and the 2023 Hong Kong Aquathlon Championship women’s champion. That year, she also took part in the Asia Triathlon Cup Hong Kong, and was the top woman overall in the sprint event. Many of the people she competes against are half her age. Petite at just 1.51 metres (4ft 11in), Lai’s sports career only took off in 2014, when she was in her early thirties and working in Hong Kong; an evening of drinking games with friends in nightlife district Lan Kwai Fong was the unlikely catalyst for it. They made a friendly wager: at the end of the evening, whoever had lost the most games would have to take part in an athletic competition. Lai was the loser, and signed up for her first aquathlon, at Kowloon Tsai Park. To her surprise, even though she did not specifically train for it, she finished as the top female overall. Swimming and running coach Sophie Lai, one of the organisers of the Middle Island Challenge, runs in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong Source link
1 June 2025
The fallout from Trump’s war on Harvard will outlast his term
BBC Donald Trump has had a busy seven days. On Monday, he threatened to redirect $3bn in Harvard research funding to vocational schools. On Tuesday, the White House sent a letter to federal agencies, instructing them to review the approximately $100m in contracts the government has awarded Harvard and “find alternative vendors” where possible. On Wednesday, he had more to say on the matter still. “Harvard’s got to behave themselves,” he told reporters gathered in the Oval Office. “Harvard is treating our country with great disrespect, and all they’re doing is getting in deeper and deeper and deeper.” When combined with other administration attempts – freezing more than $3bn in research grants and suspending foreign students from enrolling in Harvard – Trump’s directives represent a frontal attack on one of America’s most prestigious, and wealthy, institutions of higher education. Even if court challenges overrule some of these actions – some have already been put on hold – the impact is being felt across the landscape of American higher education. “They’re doing multiple things every single day, some of those things are sneaking through,” says Greg Wolfson, president of the American Association of University Professors. “But more importantly, they’re changing the culture. They’re changing people.” Getty Images ‘If this can happen to Harvard it can happen to any US university,’ says a student At Harvard’s commencement ceremonies on Thursday, students said there was a “palpable concern” on campus. “People sort of knew Trump was trying some of these moves but [they were] shocked when it happens,” admits one graduate, a British national who requested anonymity because he was concerned public comments could threaten his US work visa. “It feels like the nuclear option.” “If this can happen to Harvard it can happen to any university in the country,” he adds. But
1 June 2025
Keeta rider with no ID or work visa risks arrest to eke out living in Hong Kong
Azfar* struggles to make ends meet by working illegally as a rider for food delivery platform Keeta in Hong Kong, putting him at risk of arrest as he lacks an ID card and work visa. For the past eight months, the 27-year-old Pakistani has used the Keeta rider account belonging to his cousin, a Hong Kong resident whom he pays HK$3,000 (US$382) a month under a “rent” deal they struck. “My cousin has been living in Hong Kong for a long time and he suggested that I use his food delivery [platform] account,” he said. “After he scans his face to login for a shift, I take his phone to work.” Azfar is a non-refoulement claimant who holds a recognisance form, commonly known as a “going-out pass”, allowing him to temporarily stay in Hong Kong but not to work. After paying his cousin, he is left with about HK$17,000 a month, which he uses to cover the HK$6,000 rent for a tiny subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po and his daily expenses. He is one of a significant number of illegal workers who operate as riders for food delivery platforms, which have become a pillar of the gig economy. Other than Keeta, Foodpanda is the other major local player after Deliveroo folded in April. Source link
1 June 2025
Injured Mirror dancer’s dad shocked by acquittal of 3 backstage staff in Hong Kong
The father of Mo Li Kai-yin, a dancer who was severely injured by a falling giant screen at a Mirror concert in Hong Kong, has expressed shock over the acquittal of three backstage staff members involved in the show by the District Court. In a letter posted online on Saturday, Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam said the acquittals were hard to accept given the suffering his son had endured. The court on Friday found the workers lacked a motive to deliberately understate the weight of stage equipment, including the screen that collapsed and injured Mo and another dancer during the Hong Kong Coliseum show on July 28, 2022. Inferior standards of work, shoddy stage design and an engineer’s negligence were instead to blame for the screen’s collapse, it found. Li wrote: “I ask: If a driver with no experience crashes a car and causes severe injury or even death, can they also be acquitted on the grounds of being a ‘novice’?” He went on to question “where the scales of justice were tipping” and underscored his son’s difficult journey towards recovery. “How he has gritted his teeth to survive every time he was on the verge of life and death, and now, those who use ‘lack of experience’ as a shield, those supervisors who claim they ‘did not read carefully’ and hastily signed off – can a mere evasion wipe away tears of blood? Source link
31 May 2025
What does Hong Kong’s obsession with ‘Mr and Mrs Ho’ say about society?
Hong Kong’s appetite for gossip-driven news such as reports on the drama-filled life of internet couple “Mr and Mrs Ho” reflects residents’ disinterest in politics and the allure of hot-button topics such as differences in the ages of married partners. The couple first garnered media attention last year during a whirlwind romance that saw the 77-year-old Mr Ho tie the knot with the 44-year-old Mrs Ho within a month of meeting each other. Their television appearances and lavish displays of affection put them on the radar of both residents and government officials, whose eyebrows were raised over their eligibility for public housing. Most recently, their relationship took a darker turn when police arrested the couple over a domestic violence dispute that resulted in knife injuries to the back of Mrs Ho’s head. Mr Ho was bitten on a finger. Polytechnic University’s Daniel Shek Tan-Lei said stories related to the couple, one of whom was a younger divorcee from mainland China, connected with residents and made them want to chime in with their opinions. “The case is an age-gap romance with an older husband and a younger wife, which has its attraction to the public who are eager to gossip,” the chair professor of applied social sciences said. Source link
31 May 2025
Passenger arrested in Hong Kong for alleged theft on flight from Indonesia
Hong Kong police have arrested a passenger for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery from two backpacks on a flight from Indonesia, as authorities continue their efforts to combat a persistent rise in cabin-related crimes. Airport police said on Saturday that two passengers the previous day had reported that cash and jewellery had gone missing from backpacks stored in overhead compartments. Authorities said a 35-year-old mainland Chinese man was arrested on suspicion of theft following preliminary investigations. He remained in police custody pending further investigation. The arrest came amid a growing number of theft cases reported on board flights to Hong Kong over the past two years. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung previously said Hong Kong recorded 169 cases of in-flight thefts involving HK$4.32 million worth of valuables in the first 10 months of 2024. That surpassed the annual numbers reported during the years of peak tourism in 2018 and 2019, in which 103 and 147 cases were reported, respectively. Source link
31 May 2025
Hong Kong’s John Lee meets new liaison office chief, vows to pursue fresh growth
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to identify fresh areas for economic growth as he expressed confidence in working with the newly appointed director of Beijing’s liaison office to speed up the city’s development. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the remarks as he met office director Zhou Ji at Government House on Saturday. They exchanged views on the city’s challenges and opportunities and discussed ways to promote its long-term prosperity and stability. The State Council, China’s cabinet, announced late on Friday it had appointed Zhou, the executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), to lead the central government’s liaison office, replacing Zheng Yanxiong. Lee said in the meeting the government would focus on creating new pathways for development as the city was undergoing an economic transformation, according to an official statement. “Hong Kong is currently undergoing an economic transformation, and … the government will uphold fundamental principles while breaking new ground, endeavour to take forward reforms and continue to lead all sectors of Hong Kong society to embrace changes and strive for innovation, actively exploring new areas of development and growth.” Liaison office chief Zhou Ji (second left) with city leader John Lee (second right). Also attending the meeting was the director of the Chief Executive’s Office, Carol Yip Man-kuen (right). Photo: ISD He also expressed confidence in working with Zhou on aligning the city with national strategies, implementing the governing principles of “one country, two systems” and “the people of Hong Kong administering Hong Kong” with a high degree of autonomy, while safeguarding constitutional order. Source link
31 May 2025
‘Incredibly ironic’: Trump antisemitism effort may force out Harvard’s Israeli Jews
The Trump administration has been attempting to weed out antisemitism at Harvard University by revoking a key certification that allows the university to enroll international students. But that same effort could force Harvard’s Jewish students from Israel — the very people the administration says it is aiming to protect — to leave the country. “I find it incredibly ironic that my visa is now under threat because I criticize my own government and that this is somehow presented as a measure to protect Jewish and Israeli students. I think anyone with some common sense can see that it’s a farce,” said Noga Marmor, a Jewish doctoral degree student at Harvard from Israel. At Harvard’s commencement on Thursday, the potential revocation underpinned much of the speakers’ addresses, including from Harvard President Alan Garber. At the same time as commencement, a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration revoking the certification on Thursday. Read more: Many foreign students already fleeing Harvard University due to Trump order About 27% of Harvard’s undergraduate and graduate students are international, according to 2024 to 2025 data. There are around 250 undergraduate and graduate students from Israel at Harvard, according to a rough estimation from Rabbi Jason Rubenstein, the executive director of Harvard Hillel. The vast majority of those would be impacted by the revocation. Many are also Israel Defense Forces veterans who are “some of the most effective and passionate advocates for Israel on campus,” Rubenstein said. Due to the uncertainty on campus, in conversations with international Israeli students, Rubenstein has to say “I hope I’ll see you in the fall.” Many of those students are considering backup options such as working at startups in Tel Aviv, he said. “In theory, Harvard’s alumni could make up any funding cuts in the federal government … but there’s
31 May 2025
Tepid sales at Hong Kong’s Uni Residence as competition heats up in new home market
Competition is intensifying in Hong Kong’s new residential property market as improved sentiment and declining mortgage rates have prompted developers to offer attractive prices to entice buyers. Homebuyers snapped up just 58 of the 100 flats on offer on the first day of sales at Uni Residence in Tai Wai, agents said. Five out of 10 flats offered by tender were also sold, generating about HK$38 million (US$4.8 million). In contrast, Henderson Land’s The Henley in Kai Tak sold 78 of 80 units on offer less than four hours after sales began at noon on Saturday, according to agents. The batch, priced at a discount, consisted of 18 open studios, 50 one-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom flats. The lowest-priced one, a 238 sq ft unit, sold for HK$4.62 million, or HK$19,415 per square foot. The developer said one group of buyers bought six units, three groups each acquired three units and seven groups each purchased two units. “With ample new supplies launching in the market at attractive prices, developers may face competition as homebuyers increasingly consider project quality, supporting facilities and the nearby environment,” said Louis Chan Wing-kit, CEO of Centaline Property Agency. Uni Residence in Tai Wai. Photo: Handout Uni Residence’s joint developers Wing Tai Properties and China Vanke priced the first 50 units of the new 32-storey, 240-unit building at an average of HK$15,481 per square foot, about 8.5 per cent lower than recent transactions in the nearby secondary market. Source link
31 May 2025
Black particles in water? Hong Kong says supply at public housing estate is safe
The freshwater supply at a Hong Kong public housing estate in the New Territories is safe, authorities have said, after residents voiced worries over black particles found in their drinking water. The Water Supplies Department on Saturday sought to reassure tenants of Queen’s Hill Estate in Fanling following complaints about a delayed official response to reports of impurities in the water supply. Residents on Friday began posting photos to social media of filters fixed to home taps that had collected a large amount of black specks, with one of the tenants describing the particles as sticky. The department told one of the residents on Saturday morning that it had been aware of the case since 10am on Friday, according to a social media post. Residents have taken to social media to post images of the black particles. Photo: Facebook/Desmond Wang The author of the post asked why there had been no public acknowledgement and suggested residents were left to drink contaminated water. Source link
31 May 2025
Hong Kong ramps up efforts to attract mainland concertgoers for longer stays
Hong Kong is seeking to entice mainland Chinese visitors with concert and hotel packages, the tourism minister has said, amid concerns about tourists not staying longer and overcrowded border facilities. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Saturday that authorities would do more to attract visitors to stay overnight or for longer periods in the city, such as by offering concert deals, hotel packages and discounts on other offerings. “From a tourism perspective, it’s definitely best if we can attract them to stay overnight, perhaps for an extra day or even half a day,” she told a radio programme. “If there are integrated concert-and-hotel packages with attractive hotel pricing, tourists may stay longer and there is great potential for growth in this area.” Tourism minister Rosanna Law says authorities will do more to attract tourists to stay overnight. Photo: Edmond So Law made her remarks a day after Tourism Board chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok questioned whether the government’s arrangements for concertgoers were adequate. Source link
31 May 2025
New toll system, cheaper fees in place as Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel handed over
Hong Kong authorities have taken control of the Tai Lam Tunnel after a 30-year franchise ended, with an electronic toll payment system and cheaper fees implemented in the early hours of Saturday. The Transport Department announced that the government had taken over the tunnel at midnight and conducted works to implement the HKeToll system. Authorities temporarily closed some traffic lanes in the toll plaza and roads to the 3.8km (2.4 miles) tunnel, which links Pat Heung and Ting Kau in the New Territories, in phases between 1am and 3am. The tunnel was then closed for two hours as the Highways Department changed road markings, adjusted traffic lanes, replaced signs and covered the toll booths. It reopened at 5am with the HKeToll system in operation. It was the last franchised tunnel in the city to be taken over by the government. Source link
31 May 2025
Tepid sales at Hong Kong’s Uni Residence as competition heats up in new home market
Competition is intensifying in Hong Kong’s new residential property market as improved sentiment and declining mortgage rates have prompted developers to offer attractive prices to entice buyers. Homebuyers snapped up just 58 of the 100 flats on offer on the first day of sales at Uni Residence in Tai Wai, agents said. Five out of 10 flats offered by tender were also sold, generating about HK$38 million (US$4.8 million). In contrast, Henderson Land’s The Henley in Kai Tak sold 78 of 80 units on offer less than four hours after sales began at noon on Saturday, according to agents. The batch, priced at a discount, consisted of 18 open studios, 50 one-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom flats. The lowest-priced one, a 238 sq ft unit, sold for HK$4.62 million, or HK$19,415 per square foot. The developer said one group of buyers bought six units, three groups each acquired three units and seven groups each purchased two units. “With ample new supplies launching in the market at attractive prices, developers may face competition as homebuyers increasingly consider project quality, supporting facilities and the nearby environment,” said Louis Chan Wing-kit, CEO of Centaline Property Agency. Uni Residence in Tai Wai. Photo: Handout Uni Residence’s joint developers Wing Tai Properties and China Vanke priced the first 50 units of the new 32-storey, 240-unit building at an average of HK$15,481 per square foot, about 8.5 per cent lower than recent transactions in the nearby secondary market. Source link
31 May 2025
High spirits as Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Festival kicks off amid strong winds
Hong Kong dragon boat racers are in high spirits for the Tuen Ng Festival, despite strong winds, with tourism authorities expecting a 14 per cent increase in mainland Chinese visitors compared with previous weekends. A tourism spot, where the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championship is taking place, was packed with racing teams and residents on Saturday morning. “The weather today is a little windy, which may affect our performance,” said Alan Chan, team captain of the West Kowloon Cultural District’s dragon boat team. “Given the wind, there could be big waves when we go out to the sea later, which would affect our results. The waves were not that big when we practised. We will do our best.” Dragon boat paddlers race in Aberdeen. Photo: Dickson Lee The team, joining the competition at Stanley Main Beach for the first time, completed seven two-hour lessons to prepare for the event. Source link
31 May 2025
Hong Kong court bails ‘Mrs Ho’, with ‘Mr Ho’ in hospital under police supervision
A Hong Kong court has granted bail to internet personality “Mrs Ho”, while husband “Mr Ho” remains under police supervision in hospital in connection with a domestic violence dispute between the pair that resulted in the wife suffering a knife wound. West Kowloon Court heard the case on Saturday morning, a day after the couple were arrested and charged. Ho Huen, a 77-year-old who is widely known as Mr Ho, has been charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding his wife with intent to do grievous bodily harm. A court document shows that 44-year-old Ye Xiuding, known as Mrs Ho, was charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding her husband. The couple first garnered media attention during a whirlwind romance that saw the older Hongkonger tie the knot with the younger mainland Chinese woman within a month of meeting each other. They appeared on prime-time television, flaunting a Rolex watch and a diamond ring valued at more than HK$200,000 (US$25,533) that were gifts from Mr Ho to his wife, sparking discussions about their eligibility for public housing. Source link
31 May 2025
Hong Kong display strikes gold at Chelsea Flower Show with rare orchids
The Chelsea Flower Show, held in London every summer for more than a century, is a British institution drawing around 150,000 gardening enthusiasts to enjoy spectacular floral displays. This year, there was an exhibit with a difference, featuring rare orchids from Hong Kong and other parts of Asia and the Pacific. The vibrant display, with orchids from Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in the New Territories, won a coveted gold medal and was visited by Queen Camilla. It also sent a powerful message about the need to protect the ecologically significant but endangered plants. “We have got 150,000 bees in to look at the orchids,” said John Parke Wright IV, chairman of Orchid Conservation Chelsea, referring to the show’s visitors. “They are being pollinated with ideas about conservation and why it is important.” The Hong Kong section at the Chelsea Flower Show. Photo: Cliff Buddle Wright, who knows China well having worked for Jardine Matheson in the 1970s, was instrumental in forming the orchid group, comprising 25 institutions globally. Source link
31 May 2025
IPO Surge Validates Triumph Over Hong Kong Doom Prophecy
Despite intense geopolitical tensions and a challenging global environment, Hong Kong’s stock market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Since the start of 2025, 27 new stocks have been listed, raising nearly HK$80 billion, catapulting Hong Kong to the world’s second-largest IPO market by volume. Over 150 companies are currently queued for IPOs, signaling unstoppable momentum. This surge starkly contradicts Stephen Roach’s earlier claim that Hong Kong’s market was “finished” due to loss of autonomy and long-term stagnation. Reginal Ip decisively won the debate against Stephen Roach, whose “Hong Kong Prophet” label has been unmasked and now he is silent like an ostrich. Regina Ip’s Data-Driven Rebuttal Last year, Roach, self-styled as the “Hong Kong Prophet,” declared the city’s stock market dead in the Financial Times. Regina Ip, a prominent Hong Kong political figure, responded forcefully, accusing Roach of making sweeping, baseless generalizations without solid data. She highlighted Hong Kong’s consistent IPO fundraising leadership over the past decade, including seven years as the global leader and a strong second place as recently as 2020. Ip explained that recent market softness was largely due to US interest rate hikes attracting capital away, not structural decline. Ip further criticized Roach’s shortsightedness, labeling him a typical stockbroker who praises markets only when profitable and disparages them otherwise. Despite multiple rounds of debate, Roach refused to concede, but the facts have since vindicated Ip’s position. IPO Market Growth and Fundraising Trend In 2024, Hong Kong saw 63 IPOs raising HK$82.9 billion—an 80% increase from the previous year—securing the city’s place as the world’s fourth-largest IPO market despite a global fundraising decline of 10%. The momentum has only intensified in 2025, with expectations of 70 to 80 IPOs and fundraising potentially reaching HK$160 billion, placing Hong Kong firmly among the top three globally. The recent IPO
31 May 2025
From Sichuan quake to Gaza war: Hong Kong nurse wins top medal for life-saving work
In a makeshift hospital ward in Gaza, reserved for the most severely wounded and dying patients, Hong Kong nurse Walter Leung Wai-yin, 66, walked up to a woman whose face was partially torn in an explosion. The woman was classified as a “blue case”, which indicates catastrophic injuries that are considered beyond saving. In such cases, medical professionals shift to end-of-life care, focusing on reducing pain with the heaviest dosage of morphine. “Her skull was gone and her brain was visible. Blood was all over her hair and face. She was still screaming and breathing,” he said. “So I brought my British nurse partner and wiped the blood off her body. You could still smell the gunpowder… We also bandaged her head so that she would look better when her family came to see her.” Walter Leung cares for a patient in Pakistan in 2020. Photo: Walter Leung Leung’s 15 years of remarkable volunteer work with the Red Cross in disastrous situations have earned him a Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international distinction for nurses. Source link
31 May 2025
Hong Kong ‘silver economy’ moves to boost spending by ‘5% annually over 3 years’
Elderly Hongkongers are expected to spend 5 per cent more annually over the next three years under wide-ranging “silver economy” measures to spur consumption, a senior official has said when asked about a lack of targets for the policy. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing, who is leading a new task force dedicated to tapping the silver economy, also said on Saturday that the government would conduct a study to analyse the spending habits and demands of various age groups among the elderly. Cheuk said that Hong Kong had plenty of room to boost senior residents’ consumption and that many countries had already attached great importance to the silver economy. “We think the product categories in the silver market currently are not diversified enough. The elderly have financial, purchasing and consumption powers,” Cheuk, who chairs the Working Group on Promoting Silver Economy, told a radio programme. “There is no need to worry about whether there are enough customers if good products are available for them.” His remarks followed the government rolling out a series of measures on Tuesday to better address the needs of the city’s ageing population, including plans to spur consumption, develop tailor-made products, strengthen insurance protection and encourage older residents to re-enter the job market. Source link
31 May 2025
China Appoints New Liaison Director And Security Advisor For Hong Kong
China’s State Council announced on Friday that Zhou Ji was appointed director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and national security adviser to the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR. Meanwhile, Zheng Yanxiong was removed from his posts as director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, deputy director of the State Council Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, and national security adviser to the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR. Related Previous article7-Eleven Chairman Dato Wira Farhash Steps Down Next articlePKR Says Yet To Receive Zafrul’s Party Application Source link
31 May 2025
Why lashing rains wreak havoc annually in India’s cities
Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi Getty Images Heavy rains last month caused widespread flooding in Mumbai “Who is responsible for this mess?” The question recently echoed across India’s financial capital Mumbai as thousands of residents once again found themselves stranded, soaked and frustrated. Heavy rains brought the city to a standstill, and this was before
3 June 2025
UN demands probe as Israeli forces kill more people near aid site in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israeli forces have opened fire again on Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid from a distribution site in Gaza, killing at least three people and injuring more than 30, as the United Nations demands an independent investigation into the repeated mass shootings of aid seekers in the strip. The shooting erupted at sunrise on Monday at the
3 June 2025
UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid site
AFP The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has set up four aid distribution centre in southern and central Gaza The UN secretary-general has called for an independent investigation into the killing of Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza on Sunday, amid disputed reports that Israeli forces had opened fire. Witnesses reported being shot at
3 June 2025
TIAA Institute: Older Americans lag in retirement fluency
Most Americans intend to retire eventually, but few have the knowledge to address the major challenges that often trouble retirees, according to a new survey from the TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center. The study, which surveyed more than 3,300 Americans, found that the average U.S. adult couldn’t answer a majority of retirement-related questions. Survey respondents were asked six questions in total, ranging in topic from long-term care needs to lifetime income. On average, respondents answered just 2.2 questions correctly, or 37% of the questions. Fifteen percent of adults surveyed couldn’t answer a single question correctly. READ MORE: For Gen Z, retirement feels out of reach. Can advisors bring it closer? Interested in seeing the survey for yourself? Take the quiz below to see how you stack up against the average American. An opportunity to educate Financial advisors say that lack of knowledge can create problems for Americans looking to retire. But it also presents an opportunity for planners in the wealth management industry. “What I think a planner should do is really focus on education and making sure the client understands things,” said Charles “Chuck” Failla, the founder of Sovereign Financial Group in Stamford, Connecticut. “My job is not to say ‘Here is the absolute right thing to do,’ because it’s rarely that clear. But instead, it’s to say, ‘Here’s option A and B, or maybe C, and here’s the pros and cons of each one of those.’ And if I do my job correctly, then the client, even without decades of financial experience like I have, should be able to make the decision. … And that only comes with education.” READ MORE: Ask an Advisor: Is my Social Security strategy outdated? Educating a client on the different options available to them is a crucial part
3 June 2025
Jonathan Joss’ Husband Says Actor’s Death was a Hate Crime, Details Years of Homophobic Harassment
The husband of Jonathan Joss, the “King of the Hill” actor fatally shot by a neighbor in San Antonio, thanked Joss for saving his life in the Sunday altercation. He explained that the actor, whom he had just married on Valentine’s Day, pushed him out of the line of fire at the site of their former home, which had burned down following repeated threats. “[The neighbor] started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired. Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side-by-side. When the man fired, Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life,” Tristan Kern de Gonzales wrote in a Facebook post on Monday. Joss’ neighbor, identified as Sigfredo Alvarez-Cega, was arrested a block away. Alvarez-Cega, who reportedly got into a heated argument with Joss before killing him, has been charged with murder. De Gonzales explained that before the neighbor with the gun appeared, they were horrified to discover “the skull of one of our dogs and its harness placed in clear view. This caused both of us severe emotional distress. We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw,” he said. “He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other. I was with him when he passed. I told him how much he was loved,” de Gonzales wrote. He also explained that during the two years he and Joss had lived at the site, that “people in the area … repeatedly told us they would set it on fire. We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done.” He added that they were “harassed regularly by individuals who made
3 June 2025
I Tried Pilates for 30 Days to Boost My Squat PR—Here’s What Happened
Men’s Fitness aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. I Tried Pilates for 30 Days to Boost My Squat PR—Here’s What Happened originally appeared on Men’s Fitness. Men’s Fitness aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Pilates is all the rage these days. But for the guys who think it’s just for the girls, let us introduce you to Lagree: a method that looks like Pilates, but is a whole different beast—blending bodybuilding exercises, progressive overload, and high-intensity moves. Trust us, Lagree workouts will leaving your muscles shaking and your ego humbled. As someone who usually sticks to heavy lifts at the gym, I didn’t expect this type of training to have an impact on my strength in the squat rack. But after 30 days on the Lagree Micro Pro, I walked away with better mobility, improved stability, and yes, a stronger squat. I’m no powerlifter, but I did manage to boost my one-rep max from 185 pounds to 205 pounds—a goal I’d been chasing for months—after just a few weeks of consistent cross-training with the Micro Pro. What is Lagree? Even if you don’t know what Lagree is, you’ll probably recognize its trademark piece of equipment, the Megaformer—a long, spring-loaded machine with platforms on each end and a gliding carriage in the middle. It resembles a Pilates reformer, but is designed for higher-intensity training. Sebastien Lagree is the creator of the Lagree Method. He developed the method in the early 2000s to create a workout that builds strength, stability, and muscular endurance without the wear and tear of traditional weightlifting. Today, the Lagree Method is used in
2 June 2025
CNN parts ways with correspondent months after his story cost network millions in defamation suit
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Months after his story on a security contractor in Afghanistan resulted in the network paying out millions of dollars to settle a defamation lawsuit, Alex Marquardt announced he was departing CNN as its chief national correspondent. “Some personal news: I’m leaving CNN after eight terrific years,” Marquardt tweeted on Monday. “Tough to say goodbye but it’s been an honor to work among the very best in the business. Profound thank you to my comrades on the National Security team & the phenomenal teammates I’ve worked with in the US and abroad.” Marquardt’s public acknowledgment that he was leaving the network came just as Status News founder Oliver Darcy, a former CNN colleague of the veteran correspondent, reported that CNN had dismissed Marquardt over “editorial differences.” A CNN spokesperson declined to comment on what led to Marquardt’s departure, stating that the network does “not comment on personnel matters.” The spokesperson, however, did state that Marquardt’s tweet saying he was leaving CNN was accurate. Earlier this year, however, an investigative story that Marquardt produced and reported about private contractors charging exorbitant fees to desperate refugees looking to flee war-torn Afghanistan was at the center of a defamation complaint filed by Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran who was the only contractor named in the piece. open image in gallery CNN chief national correspondent Alex Marquardt confirmed he had departed the network on Monday, months after a story he produced resulted in a defamation trial loss. (CNN) According to Young’s lawsuit, the story – which first ran in 2021 – falsely tied him to “black market” operations
2 June 2025
King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss was killed in a ‘homophobic hate crime’ after ‘years of threats’, husband says
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss’s husband has broken his silence after the actor died aged 59 in a Texas shooting. Joss, who voiced John Redcorn for seasons two through 13 of the popular animated series, was reportedly shot multiple times over the weekend after a disagreement with a neighbor. San Antonio police responded to a home after reports of shots fired and found Joss near the road with gunshot wounds, according to Variety. Joss was pronounced dead at the scene. Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, has been arrested and charged with murder in Joss’s death, according to The Washington Post. Tristan Kern de Gonzales, Joss’s husband, posted a statement to the actor’s Facebook page claiming the shooting was a homophobic hate crime. Gonzales said he and Joss were checking the mail at the site of their former home, which burned down in a January fire, when the incident occurred. The couple lost their three dogs in the fire. “When we returned to the site to check our mail we discovered the skull of one of our dogs and its harness placed in clear view. This caused both of us severe emotional distress. We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw,” Gonzales wrote. open image in gallery Jonathan Joss died in a shooting his husband described as a ‘hate crime’ (Facebook) That’s when, according to Gonzales, a man approached the two and “started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired.” “Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We
2 June 2025
How Ukraine carried out daring ‘Spider Web’ attack on Russian bombers
Laura Gozzi & BBC Verify BBC News Ukraine Presidential Press Service/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks with Head of the Security Service (SSU) Vasyl Maliuk after the operation against Russian airbases It was an attack of astonishing ingenuity – unprecedented, broad, and 18 months in the making. On 1 June more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck air bases deep inside Russia, targeting nuclear-capable long-range bombers. The scale of the operation dubbed “Spider Web” became clear almost as soon as it began, with explosions reported across several time zones all over Russia – as far north as Murmansk above the Arctic Circle, and as far east as the Amur region, over 8,000km from Ukraine. The Russian Defence Ministry confirmed the attacks had occurred in five regions of Russia – Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan and Amur – but stated planes had been damaged only in Murmansk and Irkutsk, while in other locations the attacks had been repelled. In photos released shortly after the attack, Vasyl Maliuk, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), can be seen looking at a satellite map of airfields in which the bases in the locations listed by Russia are clearly identifiable. The operation Maliuk said the drones were smuggled into Russia inside wooden cabins mounted on the back of lorries and concealed below remotely operated detachable roofs. The lorries were then apparently driven to locations near airbases by drivers who were seemingly unaware of their cargo; then, the drones were launched and set upon their targets. Videos circulating online show drones emerging from the roof of one of the vehicles involved. One lorry driver interviewed by Russian state outlet Ria Novosti said he and other drivers tried to knock down drones flying out of a lorry with rocks. “They were in the back of the
2 June 2025
UN chief calls for probe into deaths near Gaza aid site | World News
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Monday for an independent investigation into the killing and wounding of scores of Palestinians near a US-backed aid centre in Gaza the day before. The Israeli military denied firing at people “while they were near or within” the site.(AFP) Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli gunfire killed at least 31 people and wounded 176 near the aid distribution site in the southern city of Rafah on Sunday, with medics at nearby hospitals also reporting a deluge of gunshot wound victims. The Israeli military denied firing at people “while they were near or within” the site. But a military source acknowledged “warning shots were fired towards several suspects” overnight about a kilometre away. “I am appalled by the reports of Palestinians killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza yesterday. It is unacceptable that Palestinians are risking their lives for food,” Guterres said in a statement, without assigning blame for the deaths. “I call for an immediate and independent investigation into these events and for perpetrators to be held accountable.” The Israeli government has worked with the group running the site, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), to introduce a new mechanism for distributing aid in Gaza that has bypassed the longstanding UN-led system. The UN has declined to work with the group out of concerns about its neutrality. ‘Bullets were chasing people’ One 33-year-old who was present on Sunday told AFP it was “around 5 or 5:30 am, before sunrise” when the gunfire broke out at a spot known as the Al-Alam roundabout, where a crowd had gathered from the wee hours of the morning to wait before heading to the GHF centre about a kilometre away. “Of course it was the Israeli army who shot live bullets,” said the witness, who declined to be named
2 June 2025
Sheriff officials identify Baldwin Park shooting suspect
The suspect accused of fatally shooting two people including a Baldwin Park police officer over the weekend has been identified as 22-year-old Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said Monday. Two law enforcement sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity in order to discuss the active investigation, said Medina-Berumen has no known criminal history. He lives with his mother at the Baldwin Park address on Filhurst Street where gunfire erupted Saturday night, a source said. Baldwin Park police responded to the home around 7 p.m. and were met with gunfire. Two officers —Samuel Riveros and Anthony Pimentel — were struck and were rushed to a hospital. Riveros, 35, of Pasadena did not survive. Officers also found a man suffering from fatal gunshot wounds in the front yard of the home where the suspect was found. That man, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. It was not immediately clear when the person was shot but L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said they believed the suspect was responsible. L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna speaks to the media Sunday outside Los Angeles General Medical Center. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times) Medina-Berumen, who was taken into custody after the shooting, was wounded by police but is listed in stable condition, authorities said. It was not immediately clear if he had legal representation. The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office had not filed charges as of late Monday morning. Eduardo Medina, who identified himself to a Times reporter on Sunday as the suspect’s father, said he first learned about his son’s arrest, the killings and the shootout from his daughter. “I don’t understand,” the elder Medina said. “It’s so sad. It’s not good. It’s not good at all.” Medina said his son
2 June 2025
Ukraine’s attack on Russian warplanes was a blow to Kremlin’s strategic arsenal
A surprise Ukrainian drone attack that targeted several Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication for the first time reached as far as Siberia in a heavy blow to the Russian military. Ukraine said over 40 bombers, or about a third of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, were damaged or destroyed Sunday, although Moscow said only several planes were struck. The conflicting claims couldn’t be independently verified and video of the assault posted on social media showed only a couple of bombers hit. This photo released by Irkutsk regional Gov. Igor Kobzev’s Telegram channel on Sunday, June 1, 2025, shows a burning truck that apparently was used to launch Ukrainian drones. (Irkutsk Gov. Igor Kobzev Telegram channel via AP) This photo released by Irkutsk regional Gov. Igor Kobzev’s Telegram channel on Sunday, June 1, 2025, shows a burning truck that apparently was used to launch Ukrainian drones. (Irkutsk Gov. Igor Kobzev Telegram channel via AP) Read More But the bold attack demonstrated Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets anywhere in Russia, dealing a humiliating blow to the Kremlin and inflicting significant losses to Moscow’s war machine. While some Russian military bloggers compared it to another infamous Sunday surprise attack — that of Japan’s strike on the U.S. base at Pearl Harbor in 1941 — others rejected the analogy, arguing the actual damage was far less significant than Ukraine claimed A look at what warplanes were reported hit: A TU-22M bomber plane flies over Red Square during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File) A TU-22M bomber plane flies over Red Square during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File) Read More Russia’s
2 June 2025
Driver jailed over ‘traumatic’ crash that wrecked five police cars
A motorist has been jailed for causing a pile-up on the A1 that wrecked five police cars and left seven officers needing hospital treatment. Mazyar Azarbonyad, a 20-year-old personal trainer, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving following the crash, which happened on the A1 near Denton Burn, Newcastle, in the early hours of April 9. Sentencing him to 14 months’ detention on Monday, Judge Tim Gittins said: “It is nothing short of a miracle that no one was more seriously injured or that there were not multiple fatalities.” One officer suffered soft tissue damage to her knee and nerve damage to her back, while another needed stitches for a cut to his forehead, police said. Newcastle Crown Court heard that Azarbonyad, who arrived in the UK after fleeing Iran when he was 14, was driving a female passenger home in a BMW X5 when he was spotted by police driving over the speed limit and with defective rear lights. The court heard he had bought the vehicle on finance despite only having a provisional driving licence and no insurance. He later admitted to officers he had previously paid for only three driving lessons. Mazyar Azarbonyad, pictured arriving at court, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving at an earlier hearing – Owen Humphreys/PA Wire After being pulled over, an officer approached his vehicle on foot, but Azarbonyad made off at speed, the court heard. Penny Hall, defending, said Azarbonyad “panicked” after his passenger said she had drugs on her. But Judge Gittins said: “Whether or not you were made aware of the small amount of cannabis in her possession, I am satisfied you made a deliberate decision to make off substantially because of your unlawful driving position.” Azarbonyad was spotted by police again about 30 minutes later and failed to stop for a
2 June 2025
Russia-Ukraine peace talks conclude in Istanbul; Iran calls for US guarantee on sanctions, and more
The second round of talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations on Monday (Jun 2) has concluded in Istanbul, Turkey. Iran on Monday (Jun 2) demanded that the United States give guarantees that it will lift sanctions as a condition for a nuclear deal. Click on the headlines to read more Russia-Ukraine peace talks conclude in Istanbul: What the two nations agreed on The second round of talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations on Monday (Jun 2) has concluded in Istanbul, according to Russian state media. The negotiations lasted for an hour. ‘Guarantee that sanctions are lifted’: Iran’s one BIG condition ahead of nuclear deal with US Iran on Monday (Jun 2) demanded that the United States give guarantees that it will lift sanctions as a condition for a nuclear deal. ‘India’s tolerance has limits’: India and Pakistan generals trade warnings at global defence summit over terror, Kashmir Senior military leaders from India and Pakistan exchanged sharp remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore over the weekend, highlighting growing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. ‘Geopolitical insult’: Donald Trump was ‘not informed’ about Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web against Russia Former US National Security Advisor Mike Flynn has claimed that Donald Trump was not informed in advance about a recent Ukrainian drone attack that reportedly destroyed over 40 Russian aircraft. S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ worked efficiently in India-Pakistan conflict, says Russian envoy; full S-400 delivery by 2026 India will receive the rest of its S-400 air defence missile systems from Russia by 2026, Russian deputy ambassador to New Delhi, Roman Babushkin, confirmed on Monday. ‘Grossly distorting the facts’: China blasts Trump over trade deal accusations, warns of retaliation China has strongly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s recent claims that Beijing broke a trade deal designed to ease tensions between the
2 June 2025
Macron waxwork stolen from Paris museum by Greenpeace activists
A wax figure of Emmanuel Macron was stolen from a Paris waxwork museum by several people claiming to be Greenpeace environmental activists. According to police sources, two women and a man entered the Musée Grévin, in central Paris and left through an emergency exit with the statue, worth €40,000 (£33,700), hidden under a blanket. The activists took the waxwork to the Russian embassy and stood it on the street in protest against France’s economic ties with Russia. Jean-Francois Julliard, the director general of Greenpeace France, said: “For us, France is playing a double game. Emmanuel Macron embodies this double discourse – he supports Ukraine but encourages French companies to continue trading with Russia. “We are targeting Emmanuel Macron specifically because he has a particular responsibility in this situation,” he added, saying that the president should be the first in European discussions to end trade agreements between Russia and European countries. France, along with Britain, has been at the forefront of attempts to forge a European “coalition of the willing” to provide security guarantees to Ukraine and enable peace negotiations with Russia. But in March, Greenpeace France released a scathing report that accused Paris of indirectly supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine through continued trade in fossil fuels, fertilisers and nuclear materials. While Mr Macron has pledged billions of euros in aid to Ukraine and reaffirmed sanctions against Russia, Greenpeace claims that France remains a major importer of Russian liquefied natural gas, fertilisers and uranium. The Macron waxwork in its usual place at the Grevin Museum – Thomas Coex/AFP via Getty Images In 2024, France became the largest European importer of Russian liquefied natural gas, with imports increasing by 80 per cent compared with 2023, according to the report. Russian companies benefitted from the deal to the tune of €3.1 billion despite
2 June 2025
Why Cleveland-Cliffs, Steel Dynamics, and Nucor Corp Are Surging Today (Hint: It Has to Do With President Trump)
Steel stocks surged this morning after the Trump administration said over the weekend it will double steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%. Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF 20.58%) have blasted roughly 26% higher as of 10:43 a.m. ET today. Shares of Steel Dynamics (STLD 9.27%) and Nucor (NUE 8.17%) have also jumped roughly 11% and 10.5%, respectively. Tariffs seem more firm around steel and aluminum President Donald Trump announced the higher tariffs on steel and aluminum after the market closed Friday during a rally at a U.S. Steel factory near Pittsburgh. The announcement also happened as Trump celebrated the likely union between U.S. Steel and the Japanese steel maker Nippon Steel in a deal that Trump promised would include no layoffs and where the company will remain in U.S. control. “We’re going to bring it from 25% percent to 50% — the tariffs on steel into the United States of America — which will even further secure the steel industry in the United States,” Trump said at the event. “Nobody’s going to get around that.” While tariff rates on other countries have fluctuated since being announced in early April, the Trump administration seems to be more firm about steel and aluminum tariffs, which have been in effect since March 12. Tariffs are expected to raise the price of U.S.-made steel, which should benefit Cleveland Cliffs, Steel Dynamics, and Nucor. According to Barron’s, benchmark steel prices have increased from $725 per metric ton before Trump took office to $875 per metric ton. CLF data by YCharts As you can see from the chart above, Cleveland-Cliffs has underperformed the group this year. The company attempted to acquire U.S. Steel in 2023 but ultimately got outbid by Nippon, which is promising to invest significantly in U.S. Steel’s operations. This could erode Cleveland-Cliffs’ position
2 June 2025
New York Times Defends Report On Elon Musk’s Drug Use, Says He’s “Lashing Out Because He Doesn’t Like Our Article”
The New York Times defended its reporting on Elon Musk’s drug use, after he claimed that the publication was “lying” in its article that claimed he was, among other things, “taking so much ketamine, a powerful anesthetic, that it was affecting his bladder, a known effect of chronic use. He took Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms.” Over the weekend, Musk attacked the report from Kristen Grind and Megan Twohey, writing on X that “to be clear, I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their ass off. I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on 𝕏, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven’t taken it since then.” More from Deadline The Times responded with a statement, “Kirsten Grind and Megan Twohey’s thoroughly sourced report provides an important and fair look into Musk’s drug use and family conflicts. They interviewed a dozen people who have known or worked with him, and saw private text messages, legal documents and photographic evidence.” They also addressed any notion that Musk was not given an opportunity to respond. “Elon Musk is just lashing out because he doesn’t like our article. We provided Musk with multiple opportunities to reply or rebut this reporting before publication and he declined, opting instead to try to distract with a social post and no evidence.” The report, published on Friday, also claimed that Musk traveled with a medication box that held about 20 pills,. The Times noted that it was unclear if Musk “was taking drugs when he became a fixture at the White House this year and was handed the power to slash the federal bureaucracy.” They did refer to his erratic behavior when he served in his government role. Musk appeared with Trump
2 June 2025
Record-breaking spring weather: How the UK nations compare
Here the PA news agency looks at how the nations compare, using the latest data from the Met Office. – England Just 75.8mm of rain fell in England across March, April and May this year, making it the second driest spring on record, behind only 1893 (65.7mm rain). It is a stark contrast with last year, when England experienced 263.7mm rain over these three months – enough to make it the fifth wettest spring on record. England saw 221.1mm in the first five months of the year, the lowest total for this period since 1976 (212.4mm). Met Office rainfall data begins in 1836. The mean temperature in England this spring was 10.23C, the warmest on record and just ahead of the previous record of 10.21C which was set only last year. Eight of England’s top 10 warmest springs have all occurred since 2000, four of them in the past six years. Met Office temperature data begins in 1884. It was the second sunniest spring on record for England, with 691.6 hours of sunshine across the three months – just behind the record of 692.6 hours set in 2020. Met Office sunshine data starts in 1910. – Scotland An average of 204.1mm rain fell in Scotland this spring, comfortably outside the top 10 driest on record (ranking in 22nd place) and well above the all-time driest (108.4mm in 1852). It was the driest spring in Scotland since 2001. Scotland saw 396.9mm rain in the first five months of 2025, the lowest total for this period since 2001. The mean temperature in Scotland this spring was 8.23C, the warmest on record. The previous record was 7.97C in 2024. As with England, eight of Scotland’s top 10 warmest springs have occurred since 2000. It was the sunniest spring on record for Scotland, with
2 June 2025
Kentucky woman claims her boyfriend was fired after a tornado destroyed their home. Officials say that isn’t true
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A down-on-her-luck Kentucky woman who claimed her boyfriend was laid off when they lost their home to a tornado had to stop asking for donations after police began looking into her story. While returning to her London, Kentucky, home after the death of her mother-in-law, Sierra Barnes said she learned a tornado was about to hit her town and her family was able to head to safety, KLTV reported. “It was like a voice spoke to me, ‘Turn around.’ It was probably the best thing we could have done,” she told the news station. When she was finally able to return, she found her home had suffered heavy damage and could potentially even be ruled a total loss. “I built my whole life there. I raised my daughter there,” she said. Barnes later set up a GoFundMe seeking help after the loss, but also wrote on the fundraiser that her boyfriend lost his job working for the city of London’s public works department. open image in gallery Sierra Barnes’ GoFundMe prompted a police investigation after she initially claimed her boyfriend lost his job. (GoFundMe) According to a since-deleted section of the fundraiser, Barnes said her boyfriend had been working 12-hour workdays since the tornado and “now they have laid off him and seven other men as well.” Barnes told KLTV her boyfriend was part of a group that was told they were about to be laid off. However, officials with the city of London told the news station there had been no terminations in the past week – and no layoffs planned for the
2 June 2025
Reform UK launches DOGE teams to investigate council finances
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party, speaking in Dover, Kent. © Sean Aidan Calderbank / Shutterstock.com. A new DOGE-style team of auditors, led by a UK ‘tech entrepreneur’, will be tasked with reviewing the finances of Reform UK-controlled councils, party chair Zia Yusuf has announced. The team will consist of software engineers, forensic auditors and data analysts appointed to ensure the ‘prudent management of public funds’ within the 10 councils now controlled by Reform UK following its success in the recent local elections. Emphasising the party’s ‘commitment to transparency’ and ‘accountability’, Reform UK proposes that its DOGE teams will ‘help eliminate wasteful spending’, beginning with an assessment of Kent Council. In a letter outlining the aim of the review, the party and council leaders confirm the DOGE team leader’s entitlement to council information, citing the 1972 and 1985 Local Government Act, as well as the common law ‘need to know’ principle as sources of authority. The construction of the DOGE council unit follows an announcement made by Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice last week, revealing the party’s plans to cut ‘overgenerous’ council pensions. Tice told The Telegraph: ‘It’s an outrage – the public can’t afford it. It’s absolutely ludicrous, and this is why the country is going bust and it’s all got to stop.’ For more information about Reform UK, check out: Reform UK: What Britain’s fastest rising party stands for. Source link
2 June 2025
Operation Spiderweb: a visual guide to Ukraine’s destruction of Russian aircraft | Ukraine
A Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed billions of dollars worth of Russian aircraft stationed at bases across the country, including at locations as far away as Siberia, in what Kyiv claims is its longest-range assault of the war. The spectacular operation, known as Spiderweb, was prepared in secret over 18 months. Ukraine’s agents moved short-range drones and explosives inside Russia before they were launched remotely for a coordinated strike on Sunday that was intended to strike at Moscow’s air superiority. A drone used in the attackA drone used in the attack Vasyl Maliuk, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), said drones were smuggled into Russia and placed inside containers, which were later loaded on to trucks. With the trucks positioned near Russian bases, the roof panels of the containers were lifted off by a remotely activated mechanism, allowing the drones to fly out and begin their attack. The drones had first-person view, or FPV, technology that allowed them to be operated remotely, probably from Ukrainian territory. Drone carrying lorry Attempting to launch drones from Ukraine would have been much harder, as they would have had to cover huge distances and avoid Russia’s air defences. A photograph from Ukrainian security officials showed the containers, which were disguised as wooden sheds. Another image showed the containers with their retractable roofs removed and dozens of small quadcopter drones hidden inside among the beams. Containers and drones smuggled into Russia. Composite: Ukrainian Security Service via AP Social media footage shared by Russian media appeared to show the drones rising from containers. A drone rises from a containerA drone rises from a container Ukraine’s SBU said the strikes damaged 41 planes used against Ukraine, though the full extent of the damage remained unclear. Among those it claimed to have hit were A-50
2 June 2025
How will Ukraine’s attack on Russian bombers affect the war? | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv, Ukraine – Any description of Ukraine’s attacks on Russia’s fleet of strategic bombers could leave one scrambling for superlatives. Forty-one planes – including supersonic Tu-22M long-range bombers, Tu-95 flying fortresses and A-50 early warning warplanes – were hit and damaged on Sunday on four airfields, including ones in the Arctic and Siberia, Ukrainian authorities and intelligence said. Moscow did not comment on the damage to the planes but confirmed that the airfields were hit by “Ukrainian terrorist attacks”. Videos posted by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), which planned and carried out the operation, which was called The Spiderweb, showed only a handful of planes being hit. The strategic bombers have been used to launch ballistic and cruise missiles from Russian airspace to hit targets across Ukraine, causing wide scale damage and casualties. The bomber fleet is one-third of Moscow’s “nuclear triad”, which also consists of nuclear missiles and missile-carrying warships. According to some observers, the attack shattered Russia’s image of a nuclear superpower with a global reach. The attack inadvertently “helped the West because it targeted [Russia’s] nuclear potential”, Lieutenant General Ihor Romanenko, former deputy head of the Ukrainian military’s general staff, told Al Jazeera. While the assault decreases Russia’s potential to launch missiles on Ukraine, it will not affect the grinding ground hostilities along the crescent-shaped, 1,200km (745-mile) front line, he said. (Al Jazeera) Romanenko compared The Spiderweb’s scope and inventiveness to a string of 2023 Ukrainian attacks against Russia’s Black Sea fleet that was mostly concentrated in annexed Crimea. Although Ukraine’s navy consisted of a handful of small, decades-old warships that fit into a football field-sized harbour, Kyiv reinvented naval warfare by hitting and drowning Russian warships and submarines with missiles and air and sea drones. Moscow hastily relocated the decimated Black Sea fleet eastwards to the
2 June 2025
Royal Mint brings in easy way to authenticate gold bars after ‘unprecedented demand’
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 The Royal Mint has announced a new range of gold bars incorporating advanced security features currently used on its coins. These features allow investors to easily verify the authenticity of their purchase. The Britannia bullion bar range includes four security elements, the first of which is latent imagery that functions as a hologram. When the bar is rotated, the image changes from a padlock to a trident. The second feature involves micro detailing, which creates the illusion of waves rolling behind the figure of Britannia as the bar is turned. Micro text is another feature, with an inscription reading: “Decus et Tutamen” (“an ornament and a safeguard”) surrounding Britannia, created using specialist lasers. The fourth feature is tincture lines, depicting colours and patterns on metal. The bars are also protected by tamper-proof packaging and extra layers of protection including a UV watermark and a serial number. Andrew Dickey, director of precious metals for the Royal Mint, said: “By extending these innovative security features to our bars, we’re giving investors even greater confidence when purchasing our products. “We have seen unprecedented demand for physical precious metals as investors increasingly look to diversify their portfolios through ‘safe haven’ assets. “These new enhancements ensure authenticity and offer greater protection for investors, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the precious metals industry. ”The Royal Mint uses advanced picosecond lasers – technology used in medicine and aerospace – in the production of bullion products. The technology enables the Mint to create complex designs using indents which are 200 times narrower than the width of a human hair. The gold Britannia bullion minted bar range,
2 June 2025
Sunset Market Commentary – Action Forex
Markets Investor reluctance towards US assets still proves the path of least resistance, as US president Trump warned on higher tariffs for steel (and aluminum) and as US-China trade talks apparently hit a roadblock causing mutual allegations. US equities, bonds and the dollar are all trading in red. Admittedly, losses remain orderly and the move
3 June 2025
Mayor’s Allegations Spark CySEC Response — TradingView News
Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has made strong allegations that Cyprus has become part of an international money laundering network involving Latin American drug cartels. Speaking on social media, the mayor claimed that some Forex firms based in Cyprus are being used to launder drug money through complex shell company networks in Latin America, KNEWS reported.
3 June 2025
Markets4you Celebrates 18 Years with Global Recognition, New Features, and Expanded Trading Options
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Internationally recognized trading platform Markets4you (previously Forex4you) is proud to mark a major milestone in 2025 with a series of key announcements: a global award honoring its platform excellence, the launch of an exclusive anniversary promotion, the expansion of its stock portfolio with more than 20 new listings,
2 June 2025
EUR/USD Analysis Today 02/06: Selling Pressure (Chart)
EUR/USD Analysis Summary Today Overall Trend: Upward. Today’s Euro-Dollar Support Levels: 1.1300 – 1.1220 – 1.1170. Today’s Euro-Dollar Resistance Levels: 1.1385 – 1.1460 – 1.1530. EUR/USD Trading Signals: Buy Euro-Dollar from the 1.1240 support level with a target of 1.1420 and a stop-loss of 1.1150. Sell Euro-Dollar from the 1.1430 resistance level with a target of 1.1100 and a stop-loss of 1.1510. EUR/USD Technical Analysis Today: we expect the EUR/USD price to move within narrow ranges around last week’s closing levels, awaiting market and investor reactions to this week’s significant economic events and data. These include the European Central Bank’s monetary policy decisions and US jobs figures. The Euro-Dollar is currently in a neutral position with a greater upward bias, led by bulls pushing towards the 1.1400 resistance level. Technically, this resistance is sufficient to push the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) away from the midline and also lift the MACD indicator lines higher. Today’s Euro-Dollar trading will be influenced by the release of the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for European economies. This will start with the Spanish reading at 10:15 AM EEST, followed by the French, Italian, and German readings, respectively. The US reading will be later on the same day at 5:00 PM EEST. Three hours later, there will be new statements from Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell. US-European Trade Dispute and Its Impact on Exchange Rates There will be important repercussions for trade negotiations between the European Union and the United States. For example, trade talks between the EU and the US will see a reduction in the urgency to make concessions. According to forex trading experts, the influence of Trump administration trade representatives in their negotiations with trade partners has certainly diminished. Consequently, the selling of the US dollar was one of the largest “tariff
2 June 2025
Forex Signals Brief June 2: Markets Focus on ECB and BOC Rate Cuts, US NFP
This week brings a packed calendar of major economic events across key global economies, with central bank updates, inflation data, and… Written by: Skerdian Meta • Monday, June 2, 2025 • 5 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 This week features significant economic events, including central bank updates and labor market reports, likely to impact forex volatility. The US Core PCE price index showed a 0.1% monthly increase, aligning with expectations, while personal income rose sharply by 0.8% in April. A notable trade balance improvement in April boosted GDP growth estimates from the Atlanta Fed, raising expectations from 2.2% to 3.8%. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin surged over 6% to a new all-time high, reflecting its growing status as a store of value amid economic uncertainty. This week brings a packed calendar of major economic events across key global economies, with central bank updates, inflation data, and labor market reports poised to drive forex volatility.
2 June 2025
Rising Trade, Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Risk Appetite
So we’re in June. The month of May ended with a whopping 6% advance for the S&P500, defying the ‘Sell in May and Go Away’ adage on Wall Street that points to a generally unfavourable seasonal trend for the month. But the S&P500’s performance is hiding a few issues on the US debt and global trade fronts. The past few weeks were marked by less-than-ideal developments for the US, despite the resilience of the bulls. First, the US debt was downgraded by Moody’s two weeks ago. Combined with Trump’s ‘beautiful’ fiscal package ahead, this has raised worries about the sustainability of US debt. Add the relatively high interest rates to the mix and the outlook indeed looks scary. The US 30-year yield spiked past the 5% mark before easing back below that level in May. Elsewhere, the selloff in Japanese long-maturity debt also made headlines, hinting at falling confidence in some Western governments’ ability to finance unsustainable budgets. Europe, however, is benefiting from the outflows, as European governments have been stricter in containing debt levels. Even with prospects of increased spending, German debt looks like a go-to for investors who want to diversify holdings within the sovereign bond space. Others, of course, prefer gold and Bitcoin. Trade tensions re-escalate Trade tensions are heating up again. Not only does Donald Trump seem unfazed by growing questions around the legitimacy of his tariffs, but he also accused China of violating the trade truce they signed in Geneva earlier this month. The US spent the week cancelling Chinese student visas and imposing fresh restrictions on chip designers doing business in China. China responded, accusing the US of imposing ‘discriminatory restrictions.’ Cherry on top, the US announced an increase in tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50%, from the 25% previously in place
2 June 2025
ATFX secures Cambodia SERC license
Leading online broker ATFX has announced that it has secured its license from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) under License Number 040 (date of issue: 18 March 2025), enabling the company to officially serve Cambodia’s growing financial market. The company said that this milestone reflects ATFX’s dedication to equipping local traders and fostering a vibrant and sustainable trading ecosystem in the region. With Cambodia establishing itself as an emerging financial hub, ATFX aims to play a pivotal role in supporting Cambodia’s growth into a global financial hub by providing resources and expertise for local traders. Focusing on enhancing financial literacy, ATFX strives to foster a community of knowledgeable, confident, and self-reliant traders. By leveraging world-class tools, personalized mentorship, and expert support, the company seeks to provide the Cambodian market with resources to thrive in the global financial landscape. ATFX firmly believes that empowerment lies in education and remains dedicated to guiding traders in navigating the complexities of the financial markets. “Securing this license is a meaningful milestone for ATFX,” said Joe Li, Chairman of ATFX. “It reflects our long-term commitment to the Cambodian market and our belief in the power of financial education. We look forward to supporting local traders with the tools, insights, and mentorship they need to succeed globally.” Guiding Traders Toward Smarter Investments Through its one-on-one mentorship programs, ATFX pairs aspiring traders with experienced professionals. These tailored programs help traders accelerate their learning curve, master market strategies, and gain insights into trading trends. By connecting novices with industry experts, ATFX is creating opportunities for personal growth and success in the trading world by making smarter investment decisions. Empowering Traders Through Education ATFX recognizes that knowledge is the cornerstone of trading success. To broaden financial literacy in Cambodia, ATFX organizes informative investment seminars covering a wide range
2 June 2025
Ripple (XRP) Poised For Bullish Reversal As Market Correction Hits Bottom
Written by: Roy Levine • Sunday, June 1, 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 Ripple (XRP) has shown resilience by defending a key support level at $2.1330 amidst broader market corrections. Technical indicators suggest a potential bullish reversal, with a target of $2.6656 if the price breaks above $2.255. Ripple’s ecosystem developments, including a smart contract upgrade and the SEC dropping its legal battle, bolster medium-term bullish sentiment. Short-term pullbacks into the $2.20–$2.25 range present attractive long opportunities for traders. Ripple (XRP) has been on the backfoot in recent weeks, caught up in the broader market correction driven by escalating tariff wars and risk-off sentiment across digital assets. Ripple (XRP) Bullish Looking Thumbnail Image However, the technical structure now suggests that this correction may have run its course, with price action successfully defending a major key support level at $2.1330. A large-scale upside reversal is now cocking up, with price action primed for a fresh bullish cycle targeting our original upside objective at $2.6656. Key Breakout Levels to Watch Weekly & Daily Chart: Ripple (XRP) Bullish Looking Weekly Chart Ripple (XRP) Bullish Looking Daily Chart Major Key Resistance & Primary Bull Target: $2.6656 — The next significant upside objective, representing a critical structural high from earlier in the year and a technical magnet for bullish continuation. Price Action Momentum After an extended corrective move off highs near $2.66, XRP printed a clean test of $2.1330, coinciding with a visible slowing of bearish momentum and early bullish tail structures on daily and 4H timeframes. Key technical reads: Bullish reversal patterns developing at $2.1330 on daily and 4H charts. Momentum oscillators showing bullish divergence against price at the support. Expecting
2 June 2025
Weekly Pairs in Focus – June 01
The US dollar rallied against the Japanese yen during the course of the week and even broke above the ¥145 level. That being said, the market has pulled back just a bit, but I think we still see plenty of support near the ¥142 level, and I do think that we might be in the midst of a bottoming pattern. Furthermore, we are starting to see the US dollar stiffen it’s resolve against the basket of major currencies that we typically followed. In other words, we may be in the middle of turning things around. The British pound initially did try to rally during the course of the week but gave back gains. All things being equal, the market looks as if it is going to be watching the crucial 1.35 level, as it is a major support level, based on the fact that it has been a major resistance barrier. All things being equal, the “market memory” should come into the picture, but if we break down below that level, then I think the British pound might find itself in a little bit of trouble. On the other hand, if we can break above the 1.3650 level, the British pound could really start to take off. The German index did rally a bit during the course of the week, but it is starting to show signs of hesitation around the €24,000 level. At this point, the market might be a little bit overbought, and while we broke above a major resistance barrier, we got there so quickly that I think a little bit of sideways action probably makes a certain amount of sense. I think we are starting to see a lack of confidence in chasing the FOMO trader. Pullbacks are likely at this point. The NASDAQ 100 took
2 June 2025
May Gold Price Forecast – Breakout From Triangle Soon After Consolidation?
gold Gold prices have eased from April’s highs as risk sentiment improves globally, but technical support and macro risks suggest the rally may n Written by: Skerdian Meta • Sunday, June 1, 2025 • 3 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 prices have eased from April’s record high of $3,500 per ounce due to improved global risk sentiment and a shift towards equities. Despite a recent decline, technical support around $3,300 and macroeconomic factors suggest that gold’s rally may not be over. A downgrade of the U.S. credit rating by Moody’s has reignited interest in gold as a hedge against risk and inflation. Ongoing geopolitical concerns and inflation data from other economies continue to support gold’s role as a safe-haven asset. Live GOLD Chart GOLD Gold prices have eased from April’s highs as risk sentiment improves globally, but technical support and macro risks suggest the rally may not be over.
1 June 2025
USD/ZAR Monthly Forecast June 2025 Lower Sentiment (Chart)
The USD/ZAR finished May proving it could sustain prices below 18.00000. Whether it will continue to accomplish this feat on a steady basis is a question speculators will need to consider in the coming days and weeks. The ability of the USD/ZAR to penetrate 18.00000 took place around the 20th of May. The ratio has proven a rather impressive battleground in the past week and a half, but lower values have been seen and remain alluring. A South African government team consisting of President Ramaphosa and other members did go to the White House a week and a half ago. The outcome of the meeting behind closed doors is not yet clear. Outwardly, per the meeting in the Oval Office with President Trump, dialogue did get tense, but President Ramaphosa remained diplomatic. Financial institutions reacted calmly with the USD/ZAR in the aftermath of the meeting on the 21st of May. The USD/ZAR started May near highs around 18.71000, its bearish trend the past few weeks has been strong. The correlation of lower momentum in the USD/ZAR with the broad Forex market is real. It appears for the moment that large traders are focused on the weakness the USD is showing and remain comfortable with the political coalition in South Africa. The USD/ZAR is now traversing territory it saw price action at in the middle of March. Upwards values were seen in the last week of March and spiked early in April when President Trump proclaimed his global sanction policy. However since highs of nearly 19.95000 were touched on the 10th of April, the USD/ZAR has done remarkably well. Financial institutions have obviously become more calm too, and the USD has shown a tendency to lose value. Traders now have to consider longer term charts to gain perspective. While the downwards
1 June 2025
EUR/USD Monthly Forecast June 2025: More Volatile (Chart)
Speculators may not have pleasant memories of EUR/USD price action. Having essentially finished April near the 1.13600 vicinity and after touching lows around the 1.10680 on the 12th of May, the EUR/USD is now around the 1.13465 mark as June gets ready to begin early tomorrow. Price velocity in the EUR/USD and other major currency pairs has been violent and day traders have certainly paid a price if they have not been using proper risk management. There will certainly be some day traders who brag about winning positions achieved in May with the EUR/USD. However, those that lost money due to volatility in early May could outnumber the victors. The EUR/USD has been able to achieve a significant move higher since late in the second week of May, but it has not happened easily. The EUR/USD now finds itself around prices it started the month of May, but optimistic speculators who are bullish naturally may believe higher ground will start to be challenged. Global Forex has been in flux for a handful of months as financial institutions have tried to become comfortable with President Trump’s rhetoric, which has a tendency to cause angst in the markets. Volatility has been dominant and folks who believe the broad markets will suddenly turn calm and remain comfortable may be counting on too much tranquility. However, President Trump did reverse his tough E.U tariff stance last wee and announced a delay until the 9th of July because progress has been made in talks. The 1.14200 ratio was seen briefly last Monday, but by Thursday of this past week the 1.12240 vicinity was being tested. Yes, this was followed in the last day and a half of May’s trading with gains, but did day traders survive the volatility? Lessons about risk management are important and
1 June 2025
FX week in review: NAGA C-Suite hires, ANAX Capital launch, UAE Finfluencer license, Crypto.com hires from IG
Who are the new senior management hires at NAGA Group, which has completed a complete overhaul of its C-Suite under new CEO Octavian Patrascu? Who is behind the launch of new Dubai based CFDs broker ANAX Capital? What is the new UAE’s Finfluencer license all about? Who is the latest IG Group recruit to Crypto.com, which is quickly building out its CFDs brokerage capabilities? Some of the most read and commented-on FX/CFD industry news stories to appear over the past seven days on FNG included: Top FX and CFDs industry news stories this week Exclusive: NAGA overhauls management with COO, CTO, CSO and other hires. FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that online brokerage and investment firm NAGA Group has completed a complete overhaul of its senior management team, with a number of high profile hires of executives with backgrounds at companies that include TRADE.com, Finalto, Oval Money, DraftKings, and Swissquote. The new hires are in key C-Suite roles that include COO, CTO, CSO, and CFO, among others. Exclusive: Dubai based CFDs broker ANAX Capital launches. FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that a new entrant in the MENA online trading world has just launched, with ANAX Capital – holding a full (Category One) license issued by the UAE SCA – formally opening its doors for business. Who is behind ANAX Capital? Which executives has ANAX recruited to its ranks? (ex Daman, Admirals, Doo Prime…) UAE SCA launches the region’s first Finfluencer license. UAE financial regulator The SCA has announced that it has launched the region’s first Finfluencer license – an innovative regulatory milestone aimed at formalizing and supervising digital financial content. The regulator said that this groundbreaking initiative seeks to establish a clear governance framework for individuals offering investment analysis, recommendations, and financial promotions across digital platforms. This initiative is designed to
1 June 2025
Weekly Forex Forecast – June 01th
I wrote on 25th May that the best trades for the week would be: Long of Bitcoin following a daily (New York) close above $111,743. This did not set up. Long of the GBP/USD currency pair. This gave a loss of 0.54%. Short of the USD/ZAR currency pair. This gave a loss of 1.01%. The overall loss of 1.55% equals a loss of 0.52% per asset. Last week was broadly very quiet, with stock markets inching higher, especially in Germany, where the DAX reached a new all-time high before turning more bearish towards the end of the week. There were no dramatic news releases or unexpected economic data to change the mood from mildly risk-on. Last week’s most important data releases were: US Core PCE Price Index – as expected. US FOMC Meeting Minutes – no surprises. US Preliminary GDP – just a tick lower than expected. German Preliminary CPI (inflation) – as expected. Australian CPI (inflation) – just a tick higher than expected. RBNZ Official Cash Rate, Rate Statement, and Policy Statement – a 0.25% cut as expected, although a slightly dovish tilt was made on the path of future rate cuts, although this had little effect on the Kiwi. US Unemployment Claims – slightly worse than expected. After markets closed for the week, President Trump announced the tariff on steel and aluminium will be doubled this Wednesday from 25% to 50%. This will likely produce a more risk-off market as the week gets underway, but there is always a chance that a deal will be announced before Wednesday. The coming week has what will probably turn out to be a more decisive schedule of high-impact data releases. This week’s important data points, in order of likely importance, are: US Non-Farm Payrolls and Average Hourly Earnings European Central Bank
1 June 2025
GBP/USD Weekly Forecast – 01/06: Swift Reactions (Chart)
The GBP/USD began last week’s trading with a test of 1.35920 on early Monday. However, it needs to be remembered banks in Great Britain and the U.S were mostly closed for holidays. Meaning that the highs attained in the currency pair happened when a good deal of value was missing from the broad Forex markets. Selling began after these early highs were demonstrated and on late Wednesday and Thursday the GBP/USD was touching a low of nearly 1.34150. Buying followed and the GBP/USD did manage to go into the weekend near the 1.34455 ratio. Forex markets remain in a state of flux as financial institutions grapple with their outlooks and murky economic data. However, the USD has continued to produce weakness over the past few months and a technical glance at charts does highlight the GBP/USD remains within the higher elements of its mid-term charts. The past handful of months in the GBP/USD have produce volatile result as large traders have dealt with the rhetoric from the U.S White House and potential implications on the economy of Britain. Yet, in the past month large traders have become more comfortable it appears with the daily diet of noise from President Trump and there are signs that talks regarding tariffs are making progress. And when tariff negotiations have been shown to be tough, there has been evidence that Trump is willing to take a softer tone in some circumstances. The GBP/USD did come within sight of the 1.36000 level early this past week, and though it didn’t accomplish the higher ratio, the currency pair is within values it has last traversed in a sustained manner in February of 2022. Which indicated USD weakness has become rather pronounced and outlook may be starting to firm that the U.S Federal Reserve is once again
1 June 2025
Crude Oil Weekly Forecast – 01/06: Price Range (Chart)
The price of WTI Crude Oil future values did produce a rather attractive range the past week. Trading began on Tuesday following the long Memorial Day holiday around the 61.10000 vicinity. Friday’s close near 60.085 is nearly one USD lower, but the high for the commodity did touch the 62.800 vicinity on early Thursday. The price range of WTI Crude Oil was not violent, and it did trade within known realms making it an intriguing pursuit for speculators. The price of WTI Crude Oil is traversing a value it traded on the 4th of April. Since this date the value of WTI has essentially tested a consistent range of 56.500 to 63.500 with outliers. Speculators may actually feel comfortable trading WTI Crude Oil and they may have a right to do so. Yes, volatility can certainly still occur, but the known values of the commodity and belief that supply is going to remain stable and secure is helping create a testing ground that can be wagered on technically. Technical traders who have no knowledge of fundamentals in WTI Crude Oil may feel quite calm about the rather consistent support and resistance levels generated the past two months. Large players in WTI Crude Oil certainly seem as if they have accepted the lower price realms of the commodity too. A look at a six month chart shows that the commodity is traversing a rather steady lower range. WTI Crude Oil has shown an ability the past couple of months to sustain prices not seen steadily since March of 2021. A longer term perspective regarding the current value of WTI Crude Oil is important now. It should also be remembered that before coronavirus impacted global market values in 2020, that WTI Crude Oil was rather consistently within a price range it is
1 June 2025
Ripple: Sharks circle XRP in Red Sea
xrp-usd Recent market action significantly impacted XRP’s recent losses. The remittance token may likely fall below $2. Add an article to your Reading List Register now to be able to add articles to your reading list. ” aria-hidden=”true”> Quick overview XRP is facing potential further losses, with predictions of dropping below $2 as technical indicators suggest a continued correction. The $3 resistance level is critical for XRP, which was breached earlier this year following a favorable ruling in the Ripple case. Despite a drop in the US Core PCE Price Index, the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance and trade tariffs raise recession concerns. Investors are closely watching the SEC case resolution and the possible approval of a spot XRP ETF, which could impact XRP’s future. Live XRP/USD Chart XRP/USD Markets caution that XRP might face further losses, likely dropping below $2, as technical indicators suggest the current correction may persist. XRP fell 1.56 percent over the last day and more than 6.3 percent over the week, trading below $2.2 Recent price action shows the $3 resistance level is crucial for the price of XRP, breached in January when the favorable decision in the Ripple case was announced to the public. The short-term bullish rebound that started when the asset broke through the $1 resistance essentially ended when XRP fell back to its April low because of increased selling pressure. Recent market action significantly impacted XRP’s recent losses. The remittance token may likely fall below $2. This sell-off occurs despite the U.S Core PCE Price Index, which excludes food and energy, dropping to its lowest level since March 2021 in April, reflecting an annual rate of 2.5 percent. However, the Federal Reserve has maintained a hawkish stance, warning that trade tariffs could increase the likelihood of a recession. Additionally, investors will monitor
1 June 2025
Bitcoin under $100,000 in motion
btc-usd Bitcoin is down 4% for the week and may return to the $ 100,000 mark in the coming days, but data show there may not be much long-term trading below this level. Add an article to your Reading List Register now to be able to add articles to your reading list. ” aria-hidden=”true”> Quick overview Bitcoin is currently down 4% for the week but may approach the $100,000 mark soon, with limited long-term trading expected below this level. Recent data indicates moderate profit-taking, suggesting the market is not overheated despite notable Bitcoin activity. Bitcoin’s recent price drop follows its all-time high of nearly $112,000, influenced by global economic uncertainty and recent tariff discussions. If Bitcoin falls below $100,000, it is likely to find support around the $90,000 level due to strong holder conviction and market demand. Live BTC/USD Chart BTC/USD Bitcoin is down 4% for the week and may return to the $ 100,000 mark in the coming days, but data show there may not be much long-term trading below this level. CryptoQuant reported highlighted that the Net Realized Profit/Loss (NRPL) chart, which monitors Bitcoin transaction profits and losses, indicates moderate profit-taking The market is not overheated, as evidenced by the relatively restrained recent profit-taking; BTC activity is still noteworthy but significantly lower than the spikes observed during the cycle peaks in March and November 2024. These periods marked strong sell-offs that indicated market tops. This suggests that the upward trajectory of Bitcoin remains very much in play. It was somewhat anticipated that Bitcoin would eventually retrace, and that is exactly what happened in the last few days. The main cryptocurrency broke its January 2025 all-time high and set a new one at nearly $ 112,000 on Pizza Day (May 22), characterized by difficulties due to global economic uncertainty.
1 June 2025
Weekly Forex Forecast For DXY, EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDCHF, And XAUUSD (June 2-6, 2025)
The forex market has a big decision to make in June. The US dollar has been in a stalemate for weeks, but recent price action suggests a significant move is imminent. Watch today’s video below to see how I’m trading the DXY, EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDCHF, and XAUUSD next week! Remember to scroll down for more details and annotated charts. US Dollar Index (DXY) Forecast The DXY remains weak as we head into June. The index failed to break the 100.20 resistance level last week, following Thursday’s gap up. As long as the US dollar remains below 100.20, there is no reason to be bullish on the USD. There is every reason to suspect a return to 97.70 while remaining below 100.20. The April low came close to 97.70 but didn’t thoroughly retest the level. It’s also a very precise level from early 2022, so the lack of an April retest could prompt further downside. For now, the DXY is range-bound between 98.90 support and 100.20. But as mentioned above, the potential for a 97.70 test exists while the downtrend is intact. Weekly Forex Forecast For DXY, EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDCHF, and XAUUSD (June 2-6, 2025) 6 EURUSD Forecast EURUSD has been incredibly choppy since mid-April. Last week’s price action was not an exception, with the euro ending the week where it began. However, the pair respected the bull flag breakout I discussed recently. The 1.1275 level marked a bullish breakout on May 23rd. The EURUSD tested the area last Thursday and held it as new support on the daily time frame. That could propel the euro higher in June. As mentioned in recent videos, the measured objective of the bull flag is near 1.1900. That’s also a key level from 2021. Of course, the EURUSD must also contend with key resistances
31 May 2025
Trade Chaos Likely to Linger, June to Bring More Uncertainty
Markets endured another week of trade confusion, with sentiment swinging sharply on alternating headlines. As a result, investor confidence remains fragile, with markets finding little footing as the tug-of-war between hopes of progress and fear of escalation continues. While the 90-day reciprocal tariff truce is now in effect, its second half is shaping up to be just as uncertain. There’s potential for additional trade agreements to be finalized in the coming weeks, especially among smaller economies or non-contentious regions. However, the negotiations that matter most—between the US and the EU, and the US and China—remain fraught with difficulty. These high-stakes talks carry the most weight for global markets and, therefore, also pose the greatest downside risk. Equity markets around the world are showing clear signs of fatigue. The bullish momentum that since mid-April has faded, replaced by choppy, indecisive price action. With global indexes indexes stalling, the stage is set for a prolonged period of sideways or probably downward movement. The old market adage “sell in May and go away” might have come slightly early for some. But given the current backdrop, the phrase may still apply—with a twist. For 2025, “sell in June is not too late” may prove to be the more accurate rule of thumb. Barring a clear and credible resolution on the major trade fronts, June could be another month of whipsaw trading, fragile sentiment, and rising caution. Overall in the currency markets, Dollar ended as the strongest one, followed by Loonie, and then Euro. Yen was the worst performer, followed by Aussie and then Sterling. Swiss Franc and Kiwi ended in the middle. But the pairs and crosses were merely in consolidations in general. Global Stock Markets Lose Momentum Further Technically, for DOW, upside momentum has clearly been diminishing as D MACD is trending below
31 May 2025
Tiger Brokers sees Revenues flat but soaring Profit in Q1 2025
UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ:TIGR), which operates the online brokerage brand Tiger Brokers, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 showing flat Revenues after a record Q4, but a sharp increase in Net Profit for the company. Net Revenue came in at $107.6 million in Q1-2025, basically the same as $107.4 million in Q4 2024, which was the first time that Revenues topped $100 million in a quarter at UP Fintech. However due to a much more favorable foreign currency translation in Q1, Net Profit totaled a record $34.3 million in Q1, versus $10.9 million in Q4. Trading volumes at Tiger Brokers came in at a record $217.5 billion in Q1 2025, or $72 billion monthly. UP Fintech owns the Tiger Brokers online brokerage brand, which operates licensed subsidiaries in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. Tiger Brokers targets mainly Chinese traders, and other selected markets in the Far East. The company is controlled by Beijing based founder and majority shareholder Wu Tianhua. Wu Tianhua, Chairman and CEO of UP Fintech stated, “The macro environment remained dynamic in the first quarter, our total revenues reached US$122.6 million, representing an increase of 55.3% year-over-year. Benefiting from our brand strength and continued investment in R&D, both our GAAP and non-GAAP net income saw impressive growth. Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of UP Fintech was US$30.4 million, up 8.4% quarter over quarter and 146.7% year over year. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of UP Fintech reached US$36.0 million, an increase of 18.3% sequentially and 145.0% from the same period last year. “In the first quarter, we added 60,900 new customers with deposits, already achieving 40% of our yearly guidance of 150,000 new customers with deposits for 2025, and bringing our total number of customers with deposits at the end of
31 May 2025
Dow Jones Buyers Really Want A Bullish Break
dow Despite a modest dip on Friday, US stocks finished the week and month on a positive note, driven by Friday Dow Gains and notable weekly… Written by: Skerdian Meta • Friday, May 30, 2025 • 3 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 US stocks ended the week and month positively, with the Dow gaining 1.60% and the Nasdaq rising 2.01%. Despite a slight dip on Friday, the major indices posted strong monthly gains, particularly the Nasdaq which surged by 9.56%. The market’s resilience was driven by upbeat earnings, strong AI momentum, and stable economic data. Investor optimism remains high as the second half of the year approaches, indicating a positive outlook for trading. Live DOW Chart DOW Despite a modest dip on Friday, US stocks finished the week and month on a positive note, driven by Friday Dow Gains and notable weekly gains in the Nasdaq.
31 May 2025
The Mexican Peso Drops Ends May with Strong Gains
Markets reacted to fresh geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of violating a trade agreement. Written by: Ignacio Teson • Friday, May 30, 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 The Mexican peso depreciated against the U.S. dollar due to renewed risk aversion from international developments and domestic political uncertainty. The exchange rate ended at 19.3957 pesos per dollar, marking a decline of 0.44% from the previous day. Traders are cautious ahead of Mexico’s elections, where over 5,000 candidates will be elected for various judicial positions. Despite recent volatility, the peso appreciated 1.11% over May, supported by improved trade conditions. Traders eye upcoming elections as market faces pressure from U.S. developments and local uncertainty. The Mexican peso depreciated against the U.S. dollar on Friday. The Mexican peso depreciated against the U.S. dollar on Friday, weighed down by renewed risk aversion stemming from international developments and political uncertainty at home. Despite closing the week with losses, the currency still posted a strong monthly gain in May. The exchange rate ended the day at 19.3957 pesos per dollar, according to data from the Bank of Mexico (Banxico). This marks a decline of 8.41 centavos, or 0.44%, compared to Thursday’s official close of 19.3116. USD/MXN During the session, the dollar traded between a low of 19.2579 and a high of 19.3355 pesos. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, remained stable around 99.34 points. Renewed Concerns Markets reacted to fresh geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of violating a trade agreement meant to reduce tariffs. The statement came amid stalled trade negotiations between the two countries.
31 May 2025
David Webb戲稱特首住「公屋」 是否真有其事？
David Webb介紹自己居所望到禮賓府時，戲稱「鄰居」特首是居住在「公屋」。 · tc397 via Getty Images David Webb 接受BBC專訪，回顧他大半生在股壇的經歷及對香港未來看法。訪問中有一段小插曲，David Webb介紹自己居所望到禮賓府時，戲稱「鄰居」特首是居住在「公屋」(Public Housing)，究竟禮賓府算唔算係公共房屋呢？ 下載Yahoo財經APP 美股外幣即時報價 多國新聞任睇 禮賓府是政府知名物業之一，即是所謂「公家嘢」，David Webb或按此概念笑指特首府邸是「公共房屋」。 不過政府物業各有功能，而本地「公共房屋」定義多年來都緊扣公營房屋政策。參考公營房屋政策下的房屋分類，除了申請宗數約11.8萬的租賃公屋，還有居屋、綠置居等出售公營房屋。至於政府擁有的住宅、寫字樓或貨倉等物業，則屬於政府產業，而禮賓府不單是政府產業，更是法定古蹟，並定位為特首官邸及政府最重要官方接待場所，故回歸後定名為禮賓府而非特首府。 從禮賓府定位及功能上考慮，雖然物業與「公屋」均是「公家嘢」，但無法把禮賓府與「公屋」混為一談。禮賓府雖然是特首住家，但不時用作接待外賓及舉辦活動，其實都是長年發揮公共空間作用吧。 白宮產權屬於美國國家公園管理局，是總統公園一部分。 · xbrchx via Getty Images 講開政府官邸，不得不提特朗普住家美國白宮，白宮產權屬於美國國家公園管理局，是總統公園一部分。從地圖上看，白宮四周都是公園範圍，原來美國總統指揮大局之處，是在一個「公園屋」之中。 有曾親身到白宮的香港記者分享，原來白宮門口與公眾位置相當接近，目測僅有200呎距離。另外白宮設有遊客中心，不過就在另一邊的商務部大樓內，佔地1,600平方呎的遊客中心，介紹白宮歷史及歷任總統生活日常。 政府正力推「無處不旅遊」，考慮到禮賓府要劃一部分建構遊客中心，在保安上都有相當挑戰，如在下亞厘畢道前政府總部，現時用作律政中心的建築群，撥出部分空間作為遊客中心，介紹禮賓府歷史，相信不難成為小紅書力推的香港遊新景點吧。 Source link
3 June 2025
內地生租樓潮來臨！3.1萬租黃大仙現崇山三房 一區連錄3屋苑成交｜租賃市況
內地生租樓潮來臨！3.1萬租黃大仙現崇山三房 一區連錄3屋苑成交｜租賃市況 暑假即將來臨，部分內地學生陸續來港物色租盤。利嘉閣地產新啟德–現崇山分行聯席董事李嘉輝稱，黃大仙現崇山2座高層B室，實用面積約651方呎，屬三房一套間隔，外望獅子山景。 李嘉輝透露，新租客為內地學生，早前透過利嘉閣真盤源平台聯絡代理搵樓，見上址放盤。睇樓後，客人認為屋苑自設商場及會所，又鄰近港鐵站，生活夠便利，加上單位開則實用，遂向業主洽租，終以3.1萬元成交，呎租約48元，並一筆過繳付全年租金，涉資約37.2萬元。 據悉，業主於2012年以約907萬元一手購入單位，現可享約4.1厘租金回報。他補充，目前該盤約有4個單位放租，月租最低入場費由約3.2萬元起。 內地生租樓潮來臨！3.1萬租黃大仙現崇山三房 一區連錄3屋苑成交｜租賃市況 大埔白石角更備受內地生歡迎，有3個屋苑新近錄得內地生租賃成交個案。中原地產新界東豪宅白石角第二分行副分區營業經理徐家倫表示，大埔白石角嘉熙5座低層F室，實用面積約302方呎，一房間隔。原叫租約1.4萬元，成功「零議價」租出，呎租約46.4元。 徐家倫說，新租客為一名內地男學生，見屋苑環境舒適，單位質素高，價錢合理，即以先付一年租金形式，租入單位自用，涉資約16.8萬元。據了解，業主於2018年以658萬元購入單位，是次租出單位可享約2.6厘租金回報。 中原地產大埔康樂園分行高級資深分區營業經理吳啟業指，大埔白石角雲滙7座中層B3室，實用面積約278方呎，開放式間隔。原叫租約1.25萬元，日前議價後減價200元，以1.23萬元租出，呎租約44.2元。 據了解，新租客為內地女學生，見屋苑環境舒適，單位間隔合用，租金合理，即決定租入單位自住，方便上學。據了解，業主於2021年以575萬元購入單位，是次租出單位可享約2.6厘租金回報。 吳啟業續指，大埔白石角University Hill第2B期3座中層A5室，實用面積約293方呎，一房間隔。原叫租約1.5萬元，日前議價後減價1,000元，以1.4萬元租出，呎租約47.8元。 據了解，新租客為一名內地畢業生，於畢業後打算留港工作，見屋苑環境舒適，單位間隔合用，租金合理，即決定租入單位自住。據了解，業主於2023年以532萬元購入單位，是次租出單位可享3.2厘租金回報。 即睇全港各區最新筍盤、一手盤、二手盤及樓市走勢等資訊 (House730) 原文刊登於 AM730 Source link
1 June 2025
鐵路帶動物業 英國這條線通車租金升逾三成
鐵路帶動物業 英國這條線通車租金升逾三成 · Leon Neal via Getty Images 自2022年通車以來，英國鐵路伊利沙伯線沿線住宅租金飆升近三分之一，部分地區的增長更高達80%。 下載Yahoo財經APP 美股外幣即時報價 多國新聞任睇 這項耗資188億英鎊的基建項目，連接Reading、Shenfield至Abbey Wood，貫穿倫敦市中心，將倫敦東西郊區及通勤帶與西區、金融城和希斯羅機場連接起來，顯著重塑了首都倫敦的租賃市場。 根據租賃市場專家Goodlord的新數據，伊利沙伯線位於Tottenham Court Road與Bond Street之間的數個核心車站的物業錄得最大漲幅，平均租金在短短三年內上漲80%。 整體而言，伊利沙伯線沿線平均租金自2022年以來上漲31%。數據顯示，倫敦租賃市場面臨巨大壓力，特別是在因大型運輸系統升級而連繫上的地區。 西區的影響尤為顯著。涵蓋Soho和Oxford Street部分的W1F郵編區，平均月租從線路通車前的平均2,448英鎊飆升至今日的4,402英鎊。 Whitechapel因線路改善受益匪淺，租金上漲73%，從每月1,699英鎊攀升至2,940英鎊。在Woolwich，價格上漲40%，平均租金從1,307英鎊升至1,833英鎊。 倫敦的其他部分及其周邊地區也得益於「車站熱潮」。金絲雀碼頭（Canary Wharf）租金上漲27%，從1,956英鎊增至2,489英鎊。在東倫敦，靠近Maryland和Stratford站租金增加29%，月租從1,681英鎊升至2,163英鎊。 2022年5月，英女王主持伊利沙伯線通車禮。 · ANDREW MATTHEWS via Getty Images 西倫敦的Acton Main Line租金同樣上漲28%，而東南部的Abbey Wood則激增50%，租金從1157英鎊升至1738英鎊。在線路東端的通勤小鎮Brentwood，平均月租從1411英鎊增至1873英鎊，漲幅33%。 更往西，Slough租金上漲27%，從1,033英鎊增至1,314英鎊，而位於線路最西端的Reading租金上漲21%，至1313英鎊。Shenfield租金上漲19%，從1524英鎊增至1819英鎊。 West Ealing是32個站點中唯一逆勢下跌的地點，平均租金下降10%，從2022年的1953英鎊降至今年的1754英鎊。 伊利沙白線耗資190億英鎊，連接Reading、Shenfield至Abbey Wood，貫穿倫敦市中心，將倫敦東西郊區及通勤帶與西區、金融城和希斯羅機場連接起來，顯著重塑了首都倫敦的租賃市場。 · Anadolu via Getty Images 根據Goodlord的每月租金指數，大倫敦地區整體租賃物業的平均成本在過去三年上漲25%。2024年6月至今，首都租賃物業的平均成本2,088英鎊，高於2021年6月至2022年5月的1,674英鎊。 Goodlord保險總經理Oli Sherlock表示：「近年來，受到租賃庫存供應減少及租戶需求激增的推動，全國物業租金急劇上漲。」 「這在大倫敦地區及周邊地區尤為明顯，租戶相較全國平均租金總需支付溢價。因此，當新的鐵路通車時，總會有租戶蜂擁而至，把新延線地區的較低租金都搶起。」 「然而，從伊利沙伯線數據可見，這種『車站熱潮』最終推高租金更快，在大倫敦內外創造小型租賃熱點。」 翻譯自Yahoo財經 Source link
21 May 2025
CBS Sports Inks Multiyear Deal for UEFA Women’s Champions League
CBS Sports and UC3 have announced a deal for exclusive English-language U.S. TV rights to UEFA Women’s Champions League soccer matches through the 2029-2030 season. Beginning with the 2025-2026 season, Paramount+ will stream CBS Sports coverage of all 75 matches, with select matches also airing on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. You may like UC3 is a joint venture between UEFA and the European Club Association that manages and sells media rights. CBS Sports already has rights to the men’s club competitions. As part of the deal, CBS Sports will provide exclusive coverage of the newly expanded UEFA Women’s Champions League format beginning next season with 18 clubs participating in the initial league phase; a newly added knockout phase playoff round; and concluding with the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. CBS Sports said it will announce full coverage details ahead of the start of the 2025-26 UEFA Women’s Champions League season in July. The professional video industry’s #1 source for news, trends and product and tech information. Sign up below. “The UEFA Women’s Champions League with its world class players and elite clubs adds tremendous value to CBS Sports’
2 June 2025
Bastoni apologizes for PSG 5-0 Inter Milan: “Tough loss to accept”
MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale looks dejected as he walks past the UEFA Champions League trophy after collecting his runners up medal after defeat to Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Alessandro Bastoni admits that the 5-0 Champions League final loss to PSG is a “tough loss to accept” for Inter Milan. The Italian international gave a heartfelt message on his Instagram page apologizing to Nerazzurri fans for the defeat. Inter Milan did not just lose to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. It was an absolutely crushing defeat. They shipped five goals without reply in the biggest match of the season. This was quite a different match than the 2023 final, in which Inter had went toe-to-toe with Manchester City but still lost. There was a clear and massive gulf on the pitch between Inter and Paris Saint-Germain. This meant that the Nerazzurri ended up not just finishing the season trophyless, but leaving an entirely different impression than the last time they were in the Champions League final
2 June 2025
Liverpool Almost Signed PSG UEFA Champions League Winner
As Paris Saint-Germain lifted their maiden Champions League trophy on Saturday evening, Liverpool supporters were left contemplating what might have been. The French champions steamrolled Inter Milan in a final that was as one-sided as it was historic. Among the many standout performances, Willian Pacho’s composed defensive display was quietly essential. According to Le10Sport, Liverpool came agonisingly close to signing the Ecuadorian centre-back last summer. Pacho, then at Eintracht Frankfurt, was a key target for the Reds, who made a “last-ditch attempt” to hijack his move to PSG with a higher bid. But the German club stood firm, reportedly out of principle, having already given their word to the Parisians. Liverpool’s Timing Costs Them This wasn’t a case of being outbid or outmanoeuvred. As Le10Sport noted, “Liverpool made a last-ditch attempt to steal Pacho from PSG,” only for Frankfurt to reject their superior offer in favour of honouring an existing agreement. Photo: IMAGO It’s not the first time Liverpool have been guilty of moving too late in the market. Whether it’s hesitation, boardroom uncertainty or simply misreading the landscape, this pattern is one that could cost the club dearly, especially when centre-back is becoming an increasingly urgent issue. Centre-Back Conundrum
2 June 2025
Fabrizio Romano confirms that Arsenal is watching Premier League ace
Arsenal are reportedly keeping close tabs on Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo as they consider strengthening their attacking options ahead of the upcoming season. With the Gunners narrowly missing out on the Premier League title for a third consecutive year, discussions around refreshing key areas of the squad have intensified. The Gunners are understood to be planning a minor overhaul rather than a full-scale rebuild, aiming to add quality and depth in positions that could elevate their title push. One of those positions is in the final third, where they seek a player who can contribute goals consistently and bring renewed energy to the forward line. Mbeumo’s Performances Catching Widespread Attention Mbeumo’s form for Brentford last season has put him firmly on the radar of several top-flight clubs. The attacker registered 20 goals and seven assists in the league, a highly impressive return for a player not operating within one of the league’s traditional top sides. His performances reflect a blend of technical ability, composure, and efficiency in front of goal. The French-Cameroonian has developed into one of the most confident and reliable forwards in English football. His versatility across the frontline, combined with his strong work ethic, makes him an
2 June 2025
Qatar’s PSG mission has been accomplished. Now what?
MUNICH, Germany — Paris Saint Germain’s Champions League win means the club, and the city, are now (even more) officially on the football map. Now what? Saturday night’s 5-0 humiliation of Inter wasn’t just PSG’s initiation into the big time, but it also opens new horizons for just where this club might go. (They’ve spent a lot of money over the past decade and while they have some big individual wins, they were seen as somewhat JV until the big silverware was claimed on Saturday night.) When Qatari Sports Investments (QSI) bought the club in 2011 and chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi started spending big, conventional wisdom in the football community was that it was some combination of PR/soft power exercise with a view toward burnishing the gulf nation’s image ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Well, that has come and gone. Then it became about proving that the “project” could work and deliver the game’s biggest prize. That’s done and dusted too. Editor’s Picks 2 Related So where to now? Does QSI double down, or perhaps, with their “mission” accomplished, does it decide to get out altogether? We’ll get back to that in a minute, but it’s important to understand what
2 June 2025
PSG star Dembélé raises Champions League trophy at the French Open
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain took its Champions League success to the French Open on Monday when star striker Ousmane Dembélé raised the trophy to tennis fans. Sporting sunglasses, Dembélé walked on to the sun-bathed clay in Court Philippe-Chatrier. As he held the trophy aloft he shouted “Ici c’est Paris!” (This is Paris!) — one of the favorite chants of PSG fans. Some of the crowd joined in a brief rendition of it. Advertisement Dembélé was a key part of the PSG team which routed Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday to win the Champions League for the first time. He set up one of the two goals scored by rising star Désiré Doué. After Dembélé walked off, on came 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and Cameron Norrie for their fourth-round match at Roland-Garros. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi was in the crowd and he has an expert eye as as a former professional player. The 51-year-old Qatari played two ATP tour matches, including a loss to 1995 French Open champion Thomas Muster, and played for his nation in the Davis Cup. ___ AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis Source link
2 June 2025
Official: Barcelona boss Hansi Flick wins La Liga award
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has on Monday secured for himself an altogether well-earned piece of individual silverware. This comes amid confirmation that the German has been named La Liga’s Manager of the Season for 2024/25. Flick is for his part of course fresh off what proved to be nothing short of a spectacular debut campaign on the books of the aforementioned Barcelona. Completely rejuvenating the attitude and playing style of the Blaugrana alike, the former Bayern Munich boss romped to a domestic treble. This included a La Liga triumph, which saw Barca wrestle back Spanish top-flight supremacy from arch rivals Real Madrid in dominant fashion. All told, the Catalans racked up 88 points, en route to clinching their latest league title. And as alluded to above, his efforts on the way to as much have on Monday seen Hansi Flick recognised by La Liga themselves. As per a statement across the website and social media platforms of the organisation: ‘Hansi Flick has been named LALIGA EA SPORTS Best Coach 2024/2025, an award presented by LALIGA in conjunction with Microsoft. FC Barcelona has had an exceptional season, winning the national competition title with 88 points.’ Conor Laird – GSFN Source link
2 June 2025
Sarina Wiegman on England Women’s Euro 2025 selection: We’re close to knowing our 23-player squad | Football News
England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is “pretty close” to knowing her 23-player squad for Euro 2025. The Lionesses are in Barcelona for their final Nations League Group A3 match against World Cup winners Spain on Tuesday, and on Thursday Wiegman will name her squad for England’s upcoming Euros title defence in Switzerland. Speaking ahead of the game, defender Lucy Bronze said players will be selected for the Euros on their season overall, not just performances against Spain. And when asked how her selection was shaping up, Wiegman said: “We’re pretty close. You still want to go to the game tomorrow and make the final decisions.” England have already beaten Spain in the Nations League during the current campaign, winning 1-0 at Wembley in February. While winning the latest game is top of the to-do list, Wiegman will also consider her squad for the upcoming tournament when naming her XI. “We want to win and every prize you want to win. You want to have a good performance tomorrow, but we’re also preparing for the Euros,” she said. “If a player has a little injury which would be a risk for the Euros, I wouldn’t play her. Still at the
2 June 2025
Rayan Ait Nouri to Man City: Wolves wing-back is technically excellent and a good fit for Pep Guardiola’s game | Football News
It is no surprise that Manchester City are taking an interest in Wolves wing-back Rayan Ait Nouri. With his silky touch and ability to receive the ball in tight spaces, he passes the eye test for a Pep Guardiola player and has taken a step forward this season. Even in an awkward year for Wolves, Ait Nouri has progressed. Starting 37 out of their 38 Premier League games proved his robustness and with four goals and six assists from open play, the Algeria international added end product to his game. The talent has long been obvious since he first arrived in the Premier League from French club Angers in the summer of 2020. Ait Nouri always catches the eye with his particular penchant for stepovers and drag backs, ever keen to feel the ball at his feet. Datawrapper This content is provided by Datawrapper, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Datawrapper cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have
2 June 2025
Florian Wirtz reinvented football’s No.10 role and now set for record Liverpool transfer after ‘secret meeting’
Liverpool’s club-record move for Florian Wirtz has been as targeted as the pressing from the German that makes him unique in Europe. talkSPORT understands that Bayer Leverkusen have rejected Liverpool’s £109million bid for the German, but a deal remains close. 8 Wirtz could follow in his manager Alonso’s footsteps by heading to AnfieldCredit: Getty Personal terms have already been agreed between both parties, with the 22-year-old only having eyes on a switch to Merseyside. The Bundesliga club are believed to be still demanding £126m, which would smash the British transfer record. Bundesliga expert Kevin Hatchard told talkSPORT: “He’s right up there with anybody in the Bundesliga this season in terms of winning challenges. “So he will press like a demon, and that’s going to be really important for Liverpool. We’ve seen that work, right? We’ve seen how important it is, and he understands it. Read more on transfer news “He doesn’t just run like a madman under Xabi Alonso. It’s very targeted. It’s very, you know, you’ve got to get your angles of press, right? You’ve got to go at the right time. “So he gets it. He understands all that. And then you look at how he delivers. So double
2 June 2025
Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United waiting for club captain to give response on future amid Saudi Arabia interest from Al Hilal | Football News
Manchester United are waiting to hear from club captain Bruno Fernandes on whether he wants to stay at the club, amid interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. The Saudi club are willing to make Fernandes one of the best-paid players in the world and pay £100m to sign the United captain. Fernandes’ agent Miguel Pinho has been in Riyadh for talks with senior Al Hilal executives, and Saudi Pro League insiders believe it is a positive sign for Al Hilal that Pinho has travelled to Saudi Arabia. However, United do not want to sell while head coach Ruben Amorim wants Fernandes to stay and believes his captain wants to remain at Old Trafford. It is thought United would only weigh up any potential offer for Fernandes if he communicated to the club he wants to leave. Sky Sports News has been told Fernandes has yet to formally express to the club whether or not he is open to a new challenge. Al Hilal are willing to almost treble Fernandes’ £250,000-a-week wages. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player ESPN’s Mark Ogden and the Daily Mail’s Ian Ladyman assess whether Manchester United can afford to reject
2 June 2025
PSG 5-0 Inter Milan: Champions League winners eye more glory in months ahead as age catches up with Inter | Football News
Sky Sports assesses Paris Saint-Germain’s thumping 5-0 Champions League final over Inter Milan in Munich, as the French champions won the title for the first time and are now eyeing more silverware in the months ahead, including in August against English opposition… End of ‘bling-bling’ era brings true glitz for PSG In the 79th minute, with PSG cruising at 4-0, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sprinted back from his left-wing position to rob Inter wing-back Denzel Dumfries of the ball and then force the Dutchman into fouling him. It is a work ethic that epitomises how PSG are now a team under boss Luis Enrique. For years, PSG had pursued the ‘Galacticos’ route, but with a front three of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe the team essentially defended with eight players. Enrique knew PSG had to move on from the ‘bling-bling’ era if they were to build a Champions League-winning side, and that has emphatically proven to be the case. The pressing and work rate of his front three of Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Kvaratskhelia in Munich on Saturday was evident from the first whistle to the last. Their relentless harrying helped contribute to one of the all-time great European final
2 June 2025
Max Verstappen: Red Bull driver accepts blame for controversial clash with George Russell at Spanish Grand Prix | F1 News
Max Verstappen has admitted his controversial clash with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix was “not right”. Verstappen and Russell collided with three laps remaining when battling for fourth, making contact at Turn Five, after the Red Bull driver had been told to let Russell through. The stewards gave Verstappen a 10-second time penalty for the incident, which dropped him from fifth to 10th, while also adding two penalty points on to his super licence – putting him one point away from an automatic race ban. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ant Davidson was at the SkyPad to analyse Max Verstappen and George Russell’s collision on the final laps of the Spanish Grand Prix “We had an exciting strategy and good race in Barcelona, till the safety car came out,” he wrote on Instagram. “Our tyre choice to the end and some moves after the safety car restart fuelled my frustration, leading to a move that was not right and shouldn’t have happened. “I always give everything out there for the team and emotions can run high. You win some together, you lose some together. See you in Montreal.” Please use Chrome browser for
2 June 2025
Arsenal Eyeing ‘Unbelievable’ Premier League Forward
Arsenal are among a host of Premier League clubs showing interest in a summer move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed. The Gunners, along with Manchester United and Newcastle, are reportedly monitoring the Cameroon international’s situation closely this offseason. Mbeumo will soon enter the final 12 months of his Brentford contract and has been heavily linked with an exit in recent months amid his career-best Premier League season. The ‘unbelievable’ 25-year-old winger has scored 20 goals and provided eight assists in 38 appearances this term, finishing joint-fourth among the competition’s top goalscorers. Arsenal Keeping Tabs on Bryan Mbeumo Among several Premier League clubs interested Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, has revealed that Arsenal are monitoring Mbeumo closely ahead of the summer transfer window reopening: “There are several clubs interested, Newcastle, Arsenal, many clubs. “So let me say that Man United, Newcastle, Arsenal are all clubs monitoring the player. “Let’s see what’s going to happen there for Bryan Mbeumo, but for sure, an interesting situation to follow.” Arsenal are anticipated to bring in reinforcements to Mikel Arteta’s frontline this summer, with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak also among their potential targets. The Gunners are coming off an
2 June 2025
Was this the sweetest Sunderland Premier League promotion of all?
During the past week, I’ve watched Sunderland’s playoff final against Sheffield United at least ten times and ran the same gamut of emotions with every viewing. It starts with optimism as we kick off, deflation when the Blades open the scoring, panic when they add a second and relief when VAR mercifully intervenes, followed by elation when Eliezer Mayenda equalises and unbridled ecstasy when Tommy Watson coolly slots the ball home for the winner. Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images Will I ever get bored of reliving it? Probably not, and I have my doubts as to whether those feelings will ever be replicated, regardless of what we may achieve over the next decade. With that in mind, I’ve been reflecting on what this promotion may mean for us, and also how much things have changed since Roy Keane oversaw our recovery from ‘worst to first’ at the end of a thrilling 2006/2007 season — a time when I was a seventeen-year-old sixth former basking in the glow of passing my driving theory test and revelling in the synths and screams of Enter Shikari’s Sorry, You’re Not A Winner. In the years that followed, our club rose steadily
2 June 2025
Champions League 2024-25 review: Games of the tournament, best players and predictions for next season
On Saturday, the curtain fell on the 2024-25 Champions League. And if it feels like this iteration of European football’s premier club cup competition was more action-packed than ever, then there’s a good reason for that. This was the first edition of Europe’ premier club competition with an expanded new format featuring a league phase rather than a traditional group stage and, without counting the qualifying rounds, the total number of matches played rose from 125 to 189. Remembering even every crucial moment from Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 triumph over Inter in Munich during the weekend’s final is difficult enough. Nonetheless, we challenged five writers to reflect on their favourite moments and games from this season’s competition, nominate their goals and players of the tournament, and make a few far-too-early predictions for 2025-26. Ahmed Walid, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Dermot Corrigan were up to the task. What was your moment of the competition? Walid: Julian Alvarez’s penalty in the shootout against Real Madrid in the round of 16. It was a surreal moment as cameras kept replaying Alvarez’s penalty to check whether a double-touch had occurred. As referee Szymon Marciniak was speaking with the VAR, Madrid players held
2 June 2025
Luis Enrique’s journey back to UCL glory with PSG
Graham HunterJun 1, 2025, 05:55 PM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. The football revolution that culminated in a mini-miracle Saturday when Paris Saint-Germain won both their first UEFA Champions League and the fabled treble in Munich began when their inspirational coach, Luis Enrique, decided there was absolutely no way he could manage in Paris. I know because I was in the conversation when he announced, in that “end of the debate” way of his: “The one elite club where I’ll never coach is PSG. … They’re devoted to a ‘superstar culture’ which I will never, ever accept … and I don’t speak French!” From that lunch we had in the little village where he lives, in the hills of Catalonia overlooking the Mediterranean, only 26 months passed until 19-year-old Senny Mayulu completed the 5-0 rout and gave PSG the biggest Champions League final-winning scoreline in the 70 years of this magnificent competition. Editor’s Picks 2 Related That’s a mini-miracle in itself. There are others. When Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur interviewed him (a total of three times) about taking over their clubs in summer 2023,
2 June 2025
US Women’s Open: Solheim Cup star Maja Stark outlasts Nelly Korda to claim maiden major title with two-shot win at Erin Hills | Golf News
Solheim Cup star Maja Stark outlasted world No 1 Nelly Korda to claim a maiden major title with an impressive two-shot victory at the US Women’s Open. Stark took a one-shot lead into the final day at Erin Hills and never left top spot during an intriguing final round, where the chasing pack threatened to put pressure on the Swede without ever being able to move alongside her. The 25-year-old could afford a bogey-bogey finish to her final-round 72 and still finish two clear of Rio Takeda and Korda, who posted a one-under 71 but extended her wait for a first win of the season. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Rio Takeda attempted to play out of the rough at the US Women’s Open and ended up going backwards! Stark ended the week on seven under and is the first European winner of the US Women’s Open since Annika Sorenstam in 2006, with the win also securing her the first prize of $2.4m. Hyejin Choi and Ruoning Yin shared fourth spot with Mao Saigo, who was chasing back-to-back major titles after April’s Chevron Championship success, while England’s Charley Hull ended tied-12th after dropping three shots
2 June 2025
PGA Tour golf: Scottie Scheffler becomes first golfer since Tiger Woods to defend title at Memorial Tournament | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler came through a final-round tussle with Ben Griffin to claim a third PGA Tour win of the season with a successful title defence at the Memorial Tournament. Scheffler took a one-shot lead into the final day at Muirfield Village and never relinquished top spot, with the world No 1 carding a final-round 70 to close out a four-shot victory and become the first player since Tiger Woods to win back-to-back editions of the event. The three-time major champion mixed three birdies with one bogey to register a third win in four starts, following on from the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the PGA Championship, with the success extending his advantage at the top of both the world rankings and the FedExCup standings. Image: Scheffler ended the week on 10 under to claim a 16th PGA Tour title Griffin played alongside Scheffler and was within a shot for large sections of the final round, only to double-bogey his penultimate hole and finish four strokes back, with Sepp Straka in third spot on five under after a final-round 70. Nick Taylor grabbed fourth spot ahead of Russell Henley and Maverick McNealy, while Rickie Fowler’s tied-seventh finish earns him a spot
2 June 2025
PSG fans raise the roof as triumphant players hold aloft Champions League trophy | National News
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain players walked into a wall of noise at their home stadium on Sunday and brandished aloft the Champions League trophy that their fans have waited so long to savor. Coach Luis Enrique, the architect of PSG’s astonishing 5-0 destruction of Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday night, received a huge ovation at Parc des Princes, as did the influential Ousmane Dembélé and his teammates when they came onto the field one by one. Their faces were shown on a giant screen and, when Dembélé’s face was displayed, fans inside the 49,000-capacity stadium broke out into chants of “Dembélé, Ballon d’Or” in the hope he wins the most coveted individual award in world soccer. But the loudest cheer of the night was for long-serving captain Marquinhos, who walked with club president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi alongside him and with the Champions League trophy between them. Al-Khelaïfi and Dembélé were both tossed into the air by PSG’s players, who then did a lap of honor after the greatest success in the club’s 55-year history. Open-top bus parade PSG had earlier Sunday put on an open-top bus parade in the French capital for its fans. The winners of European club
1 June 2025
2 fans dead, hundreds arrested after celebrations in France from PSG’s Champions League win
A pair of fans died, a police officer is in a coma and hundreds of people were arrested following massive celebrations throughout France after Paris-Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory, officials said Sunday. A 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the city of Dax — which sits south of Bordeaux in southwestern France — during a PSG street party on Saturday night. A second man in his 20s was killed in Paris when his scooter was hit by a car during similar celebrations, according to The Associated Press. Both instances are being investigated, though officials believe the deaths were linked to the celebrations. The driver in the second death was detained. Advertisement A police officer in Coutance — which is in northwest France — was accidentally hit by a firework. He was placed into a coma due to “grave eye injuries,” per the report. Nearly 200 people were injured around the capital, four seriously, and nearly 300 people had been arrested by 2 a.m. Sunday. “These isolated acts are contrary to the clubs values, and don’t at all represent the immense majority of our fans,” the team said in a statement. The celebrations and chaos came shortly after PSG clinched its first Champions
1 June 2025
Two Barcelona stars land Champions League ‘best XI’ spots
The UEFA Champions League proved to the the one that got away for Barcelona in their dominant 2024/25 season. Hansi Flick’s first campaign in Catalonia saw Barcelona roar back to dominance domestically as they won all four El Clasico meetings with Real Madrid. Two of those victories came in the finals of the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercup and Flick also dethroned Carlo Ancelotti as La Liga champion. Defeat to Inter Milan ended Barcelona’s European campaign at the semi final stage and left Flick frustrated on a tense night at the San Siro. Simone Inzaghi’s side were eventually smashed 5-0 in the final by first-time winners PSG and the Parisians were dominant the final UEFA awards. Doue beats Lamine Yamal as Raphinha claims Golden Boot 19-year-old Desire Doue scored two goals in PSG’s final win over Inter Milan to finish on a season total of 15 goals in all competitions. Both he and Lamine Yamal netted five in the UCL, but UEFA’s committee handed him the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the tournament award, after his match-winning impact in Munich. Former La Blaugrana winger Ousmane Dembele won the top MVP trophy after scoring eight goals in the
1 June 2025
FREE STREAM: Watch the Transfer Show LIVE! Latest football transfer news, updates and rumours | Football News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News brings you the latest on who is going where in the short June transfer window Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and rumours by watching a free live stream of the Transfer Show on Sky Sports News. Looking for dedicated news about your club? Bookmark your Premier League club’s page here for live updates and transfer developments. Club news, transfers and gossip: Arsenal | Aston Villa | Bournemouth | Brentford | Brighton | Burnley | Chelsea | Crystal Palace | Everton | Fulham | Leeds | Liverpool | Man City | Man Utd | Newcastle | Nottingham Forest | Sunderland | Tottenham | West Ham | Wolves Follow an EFL club? Track the latest news from the Championship, League One and League Two. For WSL news, Sky Sports has you covered with a dedicated live blog, and you will find Scottish Premiership live news right here. What are the 2025 summer transfer window dates? The window opened early on Sunday June 1 for an exceptional registration period ahead of the expanded Club World Cup and will close on Tuesday June 10. All Premier
1 June 2025
Google Pixel 10 series launch date leaks
Google introduced the Pixel 9 series of smartphones on August 13, last year, and it has at one point in the past been rumored to launch the Pixel 10 devices earlier. A new rumor today comes to contradict that, revealing the fact that the Pixel 10 devices will actually be getting official on exactly the same date as their predecessors: August 13. Apparently, 13 is a lucky number for Google – if this rumor pans out, of course. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL The Pixel 10 handsets will be powered by Google’s Tensor G5 chipset, the first one in the line that will be manufactured by TSMC and not Samsung. That, rumors say, will come with a modem switch from Samsung’s Exynos Modem to a MediaTek modem, as well as (hopefully) better performance and thermals. Despite the modem switch, the Pixel 10 family is still expected to retain support for satellite connectivity, according to a recent report. Since Google plans on releasing Android 16 this month, it’s a given that the Pixel 10s will be running this version out of the box. They might also come with a higher PWM dimming rate for their screens. Source Source link
3 June 2025
Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Headphone (1) colors and prices leak
Nothing is unveiling its first-ever proper flagship device, the Phone (3), in July, and today its colorways and prices have purportedly been outed by a tipster over on X. According to this source, the Nothing Phone (3) will come in black and white, and will start at $799 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will go up to $899 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro The base price is similar to what Nothing CEO Carl Pei teased a while back – £800. However, it’s interesting to see this leak referencing US dollar pricing – we have to wonder, does this mean the Phone (3) will be fully launching in the US, not just as part of a developer beta program? That’s still a mystery, as are most things regarding this device. What we do know is that it won’t have Nothing’s trademark Glyph interface on the back, though this may just get upgraded to a customizable dot-matrix display, if rumors prove to be correct. Nothing is also working on its first-ever pair of over-ear headphones, and these will allegedly be called Nothing Headphone (1). They will be offered in black and
2 June 2025
Google quietly launches AI Edge Gallery, letting Android phones run AI without the cloud
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Google has quietly released an experimental Android application that enables users to run sophisticated artificial intelligence models directly on their smartphones without requiring an internet connection, marking a significant step in the company’s push toward edge computing and privacy-focused AI deployment. The app, called AI Edge Gallery, allows users to download and execute AI models from the popular Hugging Face platform entirely on their devices, enabling tasks such as image analysis, text generation, coding assistance, and multi-turn conversations while keeping all data processing local. The application, released under an open-source Apache 2.0 license and available through GitHub rather than official app stores, represents Google’s latest effort to democratize access to advanced AI capabilities while addressing growing privacy concerns about cloud-based artificial intelligence services. “The Google AI Edge Gallery is an experimental app that puts the power of cutting-edge Generative AI models directly into your hands, running entirely on your Android devices,” Google explains in the app’s user guide. “Dive into a world of creative and practical AI use cases, all running locally, without needing an internet connection once the model is
2 June 2025
The OnePlus 12 remains on par with today’s flagship phones – and it’s on sale for $150 off
ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus 12 has a starting price of $799 It was the company’s most complete handset in 2024 with the fastest charging speeds on the market (both wired and wireless), a flagship camera system, premium build quality, and reliable performance The lack of generative AI features is felt, but for many, that may not be a problem. more buying choices For a limited time, you can get the 512GB OnePlus 12 for $750. This deal applies to both color options: Silky Black and Flowy Emerald (green). While last year’s focus for smartphone makers was unquestionably on AI — it was the mobile trend of the year — the OnePlus 12 is unabashedly a phone first, AI companion second kind of device. Instead of prematurely jumping onto the AI bandwagon, promoting its phones with features that aren’t readily available, the Shenzhen manufacturer prioritized aspects that mattered more, such as charging tech, battery life, and performance. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 The result? A smartphone that excels at the things you actually want and need. I find it very difficult to recommend any other mobile device in 2025. My fondness for the OnePlus 12 is part of a bigger story. The
2 June 2025
Apple and Samsung dominate Q1 best-selling smartphones list in Europe
Much like the global Q1 smartphone shipment rankings, Apple and Samsung led the way in Europe. The two OEMs shared five devices each with Apple occupying the top three spots with its iPhone 16 series according to Counterpoint Research’s latest report. The iPhone 16 Pro was the best-selling device in the region, earning 6% of all smartphone sales for the period. It was closely followed by the 16 Pro Max and vanilla iPhone 16, which held 5% each. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25 came in fourth and fifth place with a 3% share, followed by last year’s Galaxy S24 and its 2% share. Two more Samsung phones slotted after that, with the Galaxy A55 and A16 5G both garnering 2% of total sales for the period. The big newcomer in the list is the iPhone 16e, which entered the top ten in its first full month of market availability following its announcement in late February. Counterpoint points out that initial sales for the 16e are actually behind the iPhone SE (2020) and SE (2022) models which shouldn’t come as a surprise given the 16e’s higher starting price in Europe at €699 vs €519 for the SE (2022) and
2 June 2025
New MagicOS 9 version brings the Phantom Engine to the Magic6 series for stable gaming
Honor has released a new MagicOS version for the Honor Magic6 series, version number 9.0.0.175. This includes new AI-powered photo editing tools, some improvements to the UI and the Phantom Engine for gaming. The initial MagicOS 9 update came months ago, this one is a feature-focused update. The Phantom Engine was introduced with the Honor GT models. It predicts heavy frames – ones that will take more time to render – and allocates more resources to rendering them. This helps reduce stutter, but it may increase power consumption and heat. The Phantom Engine comes to the Honor Magic6 series The Phantom Engine has support for Genshin Impact, Honor of Kings, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero and others. The change log for version 175 also includes other features. AI helps remove reflections and wrinkles in photos. You can set alarms for a specific time and date in a floating window. Screen recording and screenshots have been optimized. There is additional customization for the lockscreen too. You can block calls from regional numbers, which can help avoid spam calls. MagicOS 9.0.0.175 change log for the Honor Magic6 series In April, there was the MagicOS 9.0.0.169 update, which brought camera
2 June 2025
Here’s when the Galaxy S24 and S23 could get the One UI 8 beta with Android 16
Samsung was very bad at rolling out One UI 7 based on Android 15 to its devices in a timely fashion, but it seems like it wants things to be very different for One UI 8 based on Android 16. The company has already released the first One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series last week. But what if you own a slightly older Samsung flagship? Say, one that’s in the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S23 series? A new rumor today claims to have some inside information on the matter. According to this, the Galaxy S24 devices will get the first One UI 8 beta in late June or early July, while the Galaxy S23 family will have to wait until early to mid-July. Of course, releasing a beta in a decently timely fashion (Google is expected to come out with Android 16 by the end of this month) doesn’t necessarily guarantee a timely rollout of the finalized version, but it is a good first step nevertheless. Things may move along quicker this time for no other reason than the fact that One UI 8 is a much smaller upgrade than One UI 7 was. But, of course,
2 June 2025
Apple to limit AI announcements at WWDC 25
We’re officially one week away from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where Cupertino will announce its latest operating systems. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman posted some additional details ahead of the event, which include Apple’s limited AI announcement, macOS 26’s moniker and a new gaming app. WWDC 25 will mark one year since Apple formally announced Apple Intelligence (AI) features, which were severely delayed. Apple is expected to dial down on the AI announcements at this year’s developers conference for obvious reasons. Apple will reportedly open up its Apple Foundation Models on-device AI to third-party developers. It will support up to 3 billion parameters and allow devs to implement AI features inside their apps. Gurman detailed that Apple’s AI models will support text summarization and auto-correct features. iOS 26 will be one of the key announcements at the event. It’s expected to arrive with a new battery power management mode, a revamped Translate app with Siri and AirPods integration. The update will also feature a big visionOS-inspired look, which was previously dubbed one of the biggest visual overhauls in iOS history. We’re also getting AI features in Safari and Photos apps. Apple’s long-awaited LLM Siri and enhanced Shortcuts app are not ready
2 June 2025
Honor now rumored to give the Magic8 Pro an extra rear camera
Honor is currently working on the Magic8 series, its next non-folding flagships, due to be released later this year (the Magic7 and Magic7 Pro came out last November, for what it’s worth). Now, according to a new rumor out of China, the Magic8 Pro is being tested with four rear cameras, of which two would be telephoto shooters of course. Honor Magic7 Pro We’ve seen such an arrangement before, Samsung likes it, Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra has it too, as does Oppo’s Find X8 Ultra. But it would be new for Honor, and that’s why this is a significant development. Unfortunately, this rumor doesn’t give us any other details regarding the exact cameras that will be used. A past rumor did talk about the Magic8 Pro employing a 50 MP main camera, a 50 MP ultrawide, and a 200 MP periscope telephoto – so those may still be three of the four, with a mystery second telephoto added in for good measure. We’ll let you know when we find out more. Honor Magic7 Pro Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Xiaomi 15 Ultra Source (in Chinese) | Via Source link
2 June 2025
Realme C73 is official with a big battery and thin profile
Realme C73 was just announced in Indiа. It is a more affordable alternative to the Realme C75, with a handful of downgrades that bring the priceeven lower. The new device keeps the 5G-enabled chipset and the 6,000 mAh battery, but the charging rate is reduced, and there is one fewer RAM option available. Realme C73 brings a well-known 6.67″ LCD of HD+ resolution that the company has used in numerous C-series devices. The front panel has a single punch hole for the 32 MP selfie camera, and the main shooter on the back has another 32 MP sensor. The chip inside is a Dimensity 6300, coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB storage. The battery capacity is truly impressive for an affordable phone, but Realme decided to go with a more basic charging circuit. This means it supports only 15W wired charging but also offers 5W reverse wired charging. The device is only 7.94mm thin at its base. Realme C73 comes with Realme UI 6.0 on top of Android 15. The device comes with military grade durability, covering the shock resistance part of the MIL-STD-810H certificate. Realme C73 The phone comes in
2 June 2025
iPhone 16E vs. iPhone 16: How Apple’s Budget Phone Compares to the Baseline Model
The $599 iPhone 16E is Apple’s most affordable iPhone, and it shares many features with the $799 iPhone 16. But there are also some sacrifices you’ll need to make for that $200 discount. While some core components like the A18 chip, iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence are the same for both devices, there are notable differences across the phones’ cameras, designs and batteries. Best Memorial Day Deals CNET’s team of shopping experts have explored thousands of deals on everything from mattresses and TVs to everyday essentials and outdoor fun so you can shop the best Memorial Day deals in one place. See now Here’s how the more budget-friendly iPhone 16E compares to the baseline iPhone 16. Watch this: iPhone 16E vs. iPhone 16: Spec Breakdown 05:44 Display and build The iPhone 16E is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, just like the iPhone 16. Apple/CNET The iPhone 16E and iPhone 16 both have a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The 16E has a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, while the 16 reaches 2,000 nits. A ceramic shield front and glass back are featured on each phone. The devices have an aluminum design and are about as heavy as each other, with the iPhone 16E weighing in
2 June 2025
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could have Perplexity AI baked in
Samsung is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Perplexity The deal could be announced this year and see Perplexity replace Gemini as the Galaxy S26’s default AI assistant What this would mean for Gemini on Samsung phones is unclear Right now, Google Gemini is the standard AI assistant on Android phones, and Samsung in particular has heavily incorporated Gemini into its devices. But that partnership might not last much longer. According to a paywalled report on Bloomberg (via Android Police), Samsung is close to finalizing a deal with Perplexity, which would see the latter’s AI assistant integrated into Samsung’s phones. Reportedly, the deal could be announced later this year, but it sounds like Perplexity won’t appear on the best Samsung phones until early 2026, with Samsung apparently aiming to ship it as the default AI assistant on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. You may like (Image credit: Perplexity) Deep integration The deal would reportedly see Samsung pre-installing the Perplexity app on these phones, as well as integrating its features into Samsung Internet. Apparently, there are even discussions to incorporate Perplexity tech into Samsung’s Bixby assistant, though it sounds like there’s less certainty that it will end up being part
2 June 2025
Honor 400 series gets several spec changes for the Chinese market
Honor already unveiled its 400 series phones at a global event held in Paris last month. The brand also held a launch event in China for the Honor 400 and 400 Pro for the local market, and both phones come with slightly different specs compared to their global counterparts. Honor 400 (left) and Honor 400 Pro (right) For starters, both the 400 and 400 Pro feature 6.55-inch AMOLED screens (still FHD+ and 120Hz), which makes the Chinese Honor 400 Pro slightly more compact than its international counterpart. The 400 Pro is still equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, while the Honor 400 gets an updated Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, which replaces the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 on the global variant. Both phones now get up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 for the Honor 400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for the 400 Pro The cameras are unchanged with a 200MP main shooter (f/1.9 + OIS) and 12MP ultrawide shared across both phones, while the Pro also gets a 50MP 3x telephoto. The Chinese Honor 400 also goes for a more traditional camera island with
2 June 2025
Oppo uses record-breaking UEFA Champions League final to flex AI and camera muscle
The UEFA Champions League Final ended on Saturday with a dominating 5-0 win for PSG over Inter – a record victory in the competition’s finals. The match took place in Munich, and since Oppo is one of the competition’s main sponsors it took to the packed 75,000 arena to promote its latest smartphones and tech. Oppo Find X8 Ultra camera samples The Official Smartphone Partner, as Oppo is called in this relationship, had demo booths for AI selfies and held a charity football game with football legends Kaka, Cafu, and Micah Richards. Epic football. Elite devices. Unforgettable moments. This is how we made our moment at the UCL final in Munich. #MakeYourMoment #OPPOxUCL25 pic.twitter.com/WapWtmxFHW — OPPO (@oppo) June 1, 2025 The company flexed the camera muscle of its Oppo Find X8 Pro and Find X8 Ultra at the final. With the Pro the only one available in Europe, understandably Oppo focused more on the Dimensity 9400-powered handset. There was also a big focus on the Oppo AI features. The company set up multiple booths and experience zones where fans could take AI-powered photos with Kaka and Yamine Lamal, both company brand ambassadors. Some fans were
2 June 2025
OnePlus 13s in for review
Today we have with us the OnePlus 13s. While we can’t share all the details yet, we can show off the exterior and talk about some of the features of this upcoming device. The first thing we should say is that this is not the retail packaging. The fancy black box is just for showing on camera but if you place an order for the phone you’ll just be getting the red box you see inside. The OnePlus 13s will come in three colors, black, green, and pink that we have here. The green model is exclusive to India while the pink makes the 13s the first OnePlus phone to ship in this color. On the side of the phone is the new Plus Key, which replaces the Alert slider on previous OnePlus flagships. This key can be assigned to various functions, including AI Plus Mind which captures and collates information on the screen within a new app called Mind Space that is part of the new OnePlus AI feature set. The 13s runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a sizable internal cooling system. The phone features a 32MP front-facing camera with autofocus, a first for a
2 June 2025
Top 10 trending phones of week 22
A very familiar name returned to the top of our trending chart in week 22 – the Galaxy A56 returning to a position it held for almost two months after its announcement. The Galaxy S25 Edge gained a spot to get the silver medal this time, while Honor’s new mid-range star – the 400 Pro completed the podium. Honor 400 Pro 5G These are the best offers from our affiliate partners. We may get a commission from qualifying sales. 512GB 12GB RAM $ 1,230.75 € 799.90 Show all prices The Galaxy S25 Ultra took fourth, making it three Samsung phones in the leading quartet as the Infinix GT 30 Pro slid to fifth. The 15S Pro remains the best placed Xiaomi phone, but it’s only sixth now after its victory last week. Behind it are the newly introduced vivo S30 Pro and its sibling from a different brand – the Poco X7 Pro. iQOO’s Neo 10 is off to a good start, taking the ninth position, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max completes this edition of the chart. specs review specs review specs review specs review specs gallery
2 June 2025
Journey of compromises: Ban on using hand-held cellphones while driving begins Thursday
Enforcement of the law banning the use of hand-held phones while driving in Pennsylvania begins Thursday, ending a 13-year journey of compromises to end what may be the most dangerous distraction for drivers. And even though police can stop drivers they see holding their cellphones – even at a red light – for the next year violators will only get a written warning. Next year, fines will start at $50 State Sen. Rosemary Brown, R-Monroe County, said that a yearlong education period was among the deals sponsors had to make with lawmakers over the years to get enough votes to pass the ban on using a hand-held cellphone while driving. Brown was a leading proponent of the ban for nearly 12 years, first as a state representative and later as a state senator when the bill was passed last year. “We had to work on both sides of the aisle,” Brown recalled. “There was always an excuse why we couldn’t do it. It took a long time, but we worked through all of that.” The law is known as Paul Miller’s Law, named for the 21-year-old who died in 2010 when a tractor-trailer driver reached for his cellphone and lost
1 June 2025
Realme GT 7 and 7T go global, first Nothing Phone (3) teaser, Week 22 in review
The Galaxy A57, which is expected in Q1 of 2026, will likely use a new Exynos 1680 chipset. The Exynos 1680 allegedly has the model designation S5E8865 and the codename Terra. No other details are known about it yet, but it is probably safe to assume that it will use an Xclipse GPU just like its predecessor. We saw the first glimpse of the Nothing Phone (3). More specifically, a macro shot of a part of the phone. Not much we can get from it, but perfectly in line with Nothing’s style. Motorola’s Moto G family is soon going to get another member, the Moto G96. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC and we saw images of it. The phone will boast 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It will have a 6.67-inch pOLED curved screen with a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a 5,500 mAh battery. On the rear, there’s a 50 MP main camera using Sony’s Lytia LYT-700C sensor, and an 8 MP macro camera. For selfies, you’ll get a 32 MP snapper on the front. The device will be offered in Cattleya Orchid, Dresden Blue, Greener Pastures, and Ashleigh
1 June 2025
Deals: the Galaxy S25 Edge launches as the most expensive S25 phone, plus some iPad deals
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is now available in the US as the pre-order period ended on Friday. That means no more free storage upgrade, but it also opens a path for some discounts. Amazon pairs the S25 Edge with a $50 gift card and, if you buy the 512GB model, you will also get a $70 discount. It’s not much, but the phone has been on sale for only a few days and it does mean that the difference between 256GB and 512GB is only $50. The Edge may be impressively thin (5.8mm) and light (163g), but it is also the most expensive Galaxy S25 model at the moment. Yes, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a higher MSRP, but it also has much bigger discounts at the moment. The base 12/256GB model is $50 less than the Edge (or the same, if you include the gift card) and the 512GB model is only $20 more. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is bulkier (8.2mm, 218g), but it has a larger battery (5,000mAh vs. 3,900mAh) and a larger display (6.9” vs. 6.7”). It also has a 200MP camera and can leverage two telephoto modules for zooming in – a 50MP
1 June 2025
The Realme GT 7 is the new battery life king in our lab tests
Realme launched the global GT 7 a few days ago at an event in Paris, France. It packs a 7,000 mAh Si/C battery, which is 200 mAh smaller than its Chinese counterpart, but still helped the smartphone become the new battery life king in our lab tests. Realme GT 7 5G We ran our standard tests on the global Realme GT 7 and found it to have an excellent battery life. It achieved an endurance of 30:58 hours for audio calls, 21:37 hours for web browsing, 26:13 hours for video playback, and 12:48 hours for gaming, ultimately managing a total Active Use Score of 21:06 hours, which is currently the highest in our new battery life ratings. The Realme GT 7 is followed by the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and iQOO 13 with Active Use Scores of 18:49 and 18:03 hours, respectively. The global Realme GT 7 Pro, having a 6,500 mAh battery (the Indian model has a 5,800 mAh cell), is fifth on the list with an Active Use Score of 17:31 hours. You can check the complete list here. Realme GT 7 (global model) Realme GT 7 Pro After that, you can read our global
1 June 2025
Weekly poll: would you buy the Honor 400? What about the Honor 400 Pro?
Honor’s new 400 and 400 Pro phones went on sale on Friday last week – did you buy one? Do you plan to? Let’s talk about this new pair of phones equipped with 200MP cameras. The duo features 200MP 1/1.4” sensors with OIS in their main cameras, plus 50MP selfie cameras – both are capable of 4K video recording. There’s also a 12MP ultra-wide on each with a 112° lens with autofocus, enabling macro mode. Honor 400 Pro The Honor 400 Pro stands out with a dedicated tele camera – a 50MP 1/2.0” sensor with an OIS-enabled 3x lens. The 200MP main will do well at 2x, but image quality typically drops off at 3x and 4x. That is something that we will explore in our upcoming review of the Pro. By the way, the Pro has a pill-shaped notch as it houses a 2MP depth sensor for face unlock next to the selfie camera. The 400 Pro also has more processing power with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a larger 6.7” display and more versatile charging options for the battery – 100W wired and 50W wireless. The battery has 5,300mAh capacity for Europe and 6,000mAh
1 June 2025
What’s your favorite Android phone of all time? Let us know
It feels like Android phones have been around forever – since the launch of Google’s mobile operating system in 2008, dozens of phone makers have adopted the software to bring their phones to life. Through 17 years and 15 numbered versions, Android has become a mainstay of the phone world and modern life itself. It’s overwhelmingly likely you know someone who uses an Android phone – that is if you aren’t one of the three billion people who uses one themselves. Android is loved by fans for its customization and variety, with each phone maker designing a customized “wrapper” for Android with unique features and aesthetics. With Android 16 right around the corner, it seems a good time to ask you, the TechRadar readers, to share your favorite Android handset so far. You may like One UI 7 is probably this year’s most notable new Android wrapper, due in part to its wobbly launch (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future) This begs the question of which Android phone is truly the best of all time – of course, our guide to the best Android phones can tell you TechRadar’s picks for the top currently available handsets, but that’s not quite
1 June 2025
Ban smartphones in schools, Starmer told – by the country that’s done it
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to consider the “overwhelming evidence” from New Zealand to consider banning smart phones from schools. In an exclusive interview with The Independent, New Zealand’s education minister Erica Stanford said she has heard “overwhelmingly positive feedback” about the world-leading phone ban in her country, with more engagement and less cyberbullying in schools. The New Zealand National Party government now hopes to take it further and introduce a ban on social media for under-16s. It comes as Sir Keir’s government is under increasing pressure to introduce similar measures in English schools, with the Tories and campaign groups pressing for a ban. open image in gallery A schoolgirl with her mobile phone (Alamy/ PA) New Zealand’s government introduced a ban on mobile phones in schools last year. Ms Stanford told The Independent: “I’ve been told students are much more focused on their learning in class, they are engaging with their peers, reading more books, spending more time playing outside and there are fewer reports of cyber-bullying. “I am
1 June 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
Prof. Francis Lui said tourism sector may be beneficiary of tariff war
發佈日期: 2025-05-06 20:02 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 Trade tariffs initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump continue to bring uncertainties across the globe. But an economics professor said on TVB’s Straight Talk programme that the tariffs’ overall impact on Hong Kong’s economy will be small, and some sectors may even benefit from the situation. FRANCIS LUI, Chair Professor, Macau Univ. of Science & Technology: “Hong Kong is a major re-export centre. So those people who are involved in re-exporting, or involved in logistics, will all have to suffer so much more. And then there’s another effect, which is quite positive on Hong Kong. Hong Kong will try to retain a zero tariff rate for most of the products, and that will make Hong Kong a paradise for tourism. A lot of people will come to Hong Kong to buy goods which are much cheaper than what they can buy elsewhere. So, people from the mainland and people even from the U.S. may come to Hong Kong, and that could revive the tourism industry here.” Professor Lui also said he agreed with the vast majority of American economists that Trump cannot bring the manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. Lui added Trump
7 May 2025
Type 5 diabetes and diet: How are they linked? Dietician explains and shares 4 tips for healthy eating | Health
While most people are familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, type 5 diabetes is an equally important yet often overlooked form. Linked to pancreatic disorders and genetic predispositions, type 5 diabetes is emerging as a growing health concern that warrants greater awareness and understanding. Linked to pancreatic disorders and genetic predispositions, type 5 diabetes is emerging as a growing health concern.(Shutterstock) In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Simrat Kathuria, celebrity dietician and wellness coach said, “Type 5 diabetes arises with conditions affecting pancreatic function, like pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, or even post-pancreatic surgery. Genes take the blame here; lifestyle, however, nurtures or resists their growth. A lot of people fail to realise the sheer power diet holds in managing and preventing these intricate forms.” Also read | What is Type 5 diabetes, the condition that affects 25 million people worldwide? Explaining the power of diet on our health, Dr Simrat Kathuria added, “Our genes are something we cannot change, but our food plate can. Smart dietary choices are your first line of defense, even for rare types of diabetes. Food truly is medicine.” Here’s how diet can manage type 5 diabetes: Follow anti-inflammatory diet A low-glycemic, anti-inflammatory diet
7 May 2025
Carb Restriction is Superior to Calorie Counting, Says Science
Counting calories has long been understood to offer the best chance of maintaining a healthy body weight, but many people find it difficult to sustain this approach. Fortunately, a new study by researchers at the University of Surrey in England has found that the far less complicated method of cutting carbs can offer similar benefits. The study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, showed that low carb diets, regardless of calories, let to better metabolic markers and superior handling of high-fat meals including a reduction in circulating triglycerides, the type of fat that is associated with heart disease. How was the study carried out? Overweight or obese participants aged between 20 and 65 were given three different diets to follow: Meals including carbs (55% of total energy) Meals with low carbs (50g) Calorie restricted meals with low carbs (50g) George Rudy What were the results? “We found that by simply restricting carbohydrates, without enduring extreme calorie restriction, we can reap the metabolic effects associated with short-term fasting,” said Dr Adam Collins, co-author of the study and Associate Professor of Nutrition at the University of Surrey. “This suggests that periodically reducing our carbohydrate intake could be a more accessible and
7 May 2025
We Recommend Skipping This Chick Fil A Breakfast Item
Crawford Smith/Mashed Chick-fil-A’s breakfast menu debuted all the way back in 2004, and customers could initially choose from items like breakfast burritos, fruit cups, and mini-chicken sandwiches. Since then, the chicken chain’s breakfast menu has expanded in both popularity and selection, as diners can now enjoy spicy chicken biscuits, hash brown bowls, and berry parfaits, in addition to a host of other items. We love a good fast food breakfast, and Chick-fil-A is one of the chains to implement it most successfully, but there was one item in our worst-to-best ranking of Chick-fil-A’s breakfast items that left us distinctly disappointed. While its health attributes can’t be denied, the restaurant’s Egg White Grill left a poor impression on our reviewer, who was not a fan of the breakfast sandwich’s overly moist nature. “The scrambled egg whites released so much liquid into the English muffin that it became soggy,” he explained. He went on to highlight the lack of flavor in the eggs, save for hints of sulfur-tinged unpleasantness, which can sometimes occur when eggs are overcooked. While the grilled chicken breast benefited from the addition of citrus marinade and seasoning, both the meat and the
6 May 2025
6 May 2025
The breakfast I eat every day to keep my gut health score at 93 out of 100
I’ve been eating the same breakfast every day for years – and it’s helped me keep my gut health score high I’ve been eating the same breakfast every day for years – and it’s helped me keep my gut health score high(Image: Arx0nt via Getty Images) The significance of gut health in maintaining overall wellbeing is increasingly recognised, with more individuals becoming aware and a growing consensus among scientists, doctors and nutritionists. Some experts, including nutritionists, have gone as far as labelling your gut as your “second brain”. Deborah Grayson, a notable nutritionist, has said: “When your gut thrives, so do you.” This sentiment is echoed by Professor Tim Spector, co-founder of Zoe, who also refers to the gut as a second brain that communicates feelings of anxiety and stress to our main brain. Prof Spector highlights the gut’s critical role in mood and energy levels, noting that its chemical makeup is “crucial for controlling inflammation”, and can help reduce the risk of food allergies, immune diseases, and even cancer, reports Surrey Live. Our gut is home to an extraordinary microbiome filled with trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that are crucial for various health aspects – from reinforcing the
6 May 2025
6 May 2025
香港壽司郎X排球少年聯乘活動！4款香港限定週邊／3間主題店／人物透明卡 | U Food
壽司郎 排球少年｜影山 日向｜香港壽司郎首度聯乘日本動漫《排球少年！！》！經過一系列神秘預告以及宣傳，香港壽司郎終於正式公布和日本動漫《排球少年》的 最新聯名活動。 壽司郎x排球少年聯乘活動｜特別主題店 壽司郎尖沙咀店 日期：2025 年 4 月 28 日至 5 月 31 日 地點：尖沙咀加連威老道2-6號愛賓商業大廈地下G2, G3 & 103號舖 壽司郎銅鑼灣店 日期：2025 年 4 月 28 日至 5 月 31 日 地點：銅鑼灣駱克道463-483號銅鑼灣廣場2期3樓3A號舖 壽司郎荃灣綠楊店 日期：2025 年 4 月 28 日至 5 月 31 日 地點：荃灣蕙荃路22-66號綠楊坊2樓S20-23號舖 壽司郎x排球少年聯乘活動｜4款限定甜品＋餐點 除了主題店外，壽司郎還聯同了排球少年推出了4款限定聯名餐點。分別是會附送排球少年!!聯乘限定角色插牌的蝦牛油果海苔包（$17）、士多啤梨雲石白朱古力慕絲蛋糕（$34）、搖搖脆薯條（$29）、 一人前聯乘限定外賣盛盒（$99）。 壽司郎x排球少年限定「蝦牛油果海苔包」（$17） 附送排球少年聯乘限定角色插牌，共20款款式將隨機派送。選用彈牙鮮蝦，鮮蝦配上奶油口感的濃郁牛油果，以羅勒醬點綴，並淋上濃厚蛋黃醬。豐富口感加上香濃滋味，絕對是完美組合！ 壽司郎x排球少年限定「士多啤梨雲石白朱古力慕絲蛋糕」（$34） 附送排球少年聯乘限定亞加力鎖匙扣，共16款款式將隨機派送。蛋糕以士多啤梨醬繪上雲石紋，外形簡約吸睛，白朱古力慕絲綿密柔滑，與頂層香甜士多啤梨醬精妙融合。 壽司郎x排球少年限定「搖搖脆薯條」（$29） 附送排球少年聯乘限定透明/雙面收藏卡，前半共6款，後半共5款，款式隨機派送。壽司郎破天荒推出搖搖脆薯條，搭配蒜香忌廉味的搖搖粉，叫人令人回味無窮！ 壽司郎x排球少年限定1人前聯乘限定外賣盛合（$99） 附送排球少年!!聯乘限定圓形小掛袋 。掛袋正面為各大校隊的校徽，背面則是應援橫幅設計。圓形小掛袋除了可掛於手提袋或背包上作裝飾，更可用作收納零散的小物件，一物多用，共5款款式將隨機派送。 壽司郎聯乘排球少年香港限定加購品 除了上述餐點以及附送周邊外，這次壽司郎還推出香港限定加購品。凡於堂食或外賣自取消費滿$200*，即可以加購價購買以下各項聯乘精品。 壽司郎x排球少年襟章（$29） 共9款款式隨機，售完即止。襟章的每款設計均印有不同角色，材質厚實具質感，且帶有細閃鐳射效果，十分精美。可以扣在帆布袋、背包、衣服等作裝飾，亦可作珍藏紀念，粉絲務必收藏。 壽司郎x排球少年散紙包（$39） 共9款款式隨機，售完即止。散紙包表面印有角色名字，更特別配上角色亞加力吊飾，精緻型格，不但可放入硬幣和小飾物、更可掛在袋或背包上。 壽司郎x排球少年斜孭袋 （$119） 共1款售完即止。斜孭袋以烏野高中的主題色為設計概念，並印有主角日向翔陽的圖案，設計簡約型格，且採用輕巧的尼龍布材質，既方便又百搭實用，不論日常、運動或旅遊都非常適合。 壽司郎x排球少年運動毛巾 （$109） 共4款售完即止。四款運動毛巾分別以各高中校隊為主題，圖案仔細清晰，輕巧易收納且攜帶方便，是外出運動的必備好物。另外，粉絲亦可珍藏， 香港壽司郎X排球少年限定壽司碟+$1,000 優惠券 由即日上午 11 時起至 5 月 31 日，只要到壽司郎參加打卡錦標賽*，最有心思的 50 位參加者即有機會獲得「排球少年!!聯乘限定壽司碟」及高達總值港幣$1,000 壽司郎優惠券，粉絲們快到壽司郎打卡參賽，贏取豐富獎品！ 參加方法：1. 讚好或追蹤香港壽司郎（Facebook 或Instagram）專頁2. 拍攝【香港壽司郎 x 排球少年!!】聯乘活動相關食物、周邊或主題店等參賽作品（照片／短片／Reels）* ，公開分享於個人 Facebook 或Instagram，並加上 Hashtag「 #香港壽司郎排球少年 」。3. 活動結束後，香港壽司郎將根據 3 個評分準則：創意度、熱血度、搞笑度，從參賽作品中選出 50 位得獎作品。 活動獎品：1. A 賞（名額共 2 名）：「排球少年!!聯乘限定壽司碟」乙隻 及 價值港幣 100 元優惠券 十張※ (總值港幣$1,000) 2. B 賞（名額共 4 名）：「排球少年!!聯乘限定壽司碟」乙隻 及 價值港幣 100 元優惠券 五張※ (總值港幣$500) 3. C 賞（名額共 5 名）：「排球少年!!聯乘限定壽司碟」乙隻 及 價值港幣 100 元優惠券 兩張※ (總值港幣$200) 4. 優異獎（名額共 39 名）：「排球少年!!聯乘限定壽司碟」乙隻 *排球少年!!聯乘限定商品於壽司郎全線分店有售（啟德零售館2店除外）*期間限定商品及加購精品數量有限，售完即止*消費滿$200即可加購每種加購品各2件； 消費滿$400即可加購每種加購品各4件。每單上限為各種4件。*詳情請向店員查詢 同場加映： 台灣壽司郎聯乘排球少年限定主題店 台灣壽司郎聯乘排球少年的活動中，台灣推出了5家壽司郎×《排球少年!!》的限定主題店，分別於台北市、新北市、台中市、台南市以及高雄市。每間限定主題店都設計精美，每一間都超想去打卡！ 台灣壽司郎聯乘排球少年周邊精品 台灣壽司郎所推出的排球少年聯乘活動中，推出了多款限定周邊精品，包括「排球少年!!Q版人物插卡」、「排球少年!!環保袋」、「排球少年!!小圓包」、「排球少年!!飲料杯」、「排球少年!!人物透卡」等。其中最特別還有限量50個的壽司郎×《排球少年!!》聯名壽司碟抽獎。不知道香港壽司郎又會不會有呢～ 資料來源：台灣壽司郎/香港壽司郎 香港壽司郎與排球少年聯乘活動推出4款限定餐點，包括蝦牛油果海苔包、士多啤梨雲石白朱古力慕絲蛋糕、搖搖脆薯條及一人前聯乘限定外賣盛盒，並附送不同款式的角色插牌、亞加力鎖匙扣、透明收藏卡及圓形小掛袋。 香港壽司郎與排球少年的聯乘活動主題店設於尖沙咀、銅鑼灣及荃灣綠楊坊的壽司郎分店，活動日期為2025年4月28日至5月31日。 Source link
5 May 2025
5 May 2025
Costco Frozen Breakfast Options, Ranked Worst To Best
Monika Sudakov/Daily Meal There are a lot of hidden treasures in Costco’s frozen food aisle that members flock to when they hit the retailer to stock up. In addition to its vast array of rave-worthy appetizers, it has a convenient and affordable selection of breakfast food options. Advertisement The breakfast foods available at Costco include something for all tastes, appetites, and dietary needs, including sandwiches, egg dishes, and healthy breakfast bowls. While the inventory at every Costco varies, I was curious to sample as many of these breakfast options as I could find at my local store. I sampled each one to determine which is worth stocking up on and which you might want to skip on your next Costco outing. Read on to find out which frozen breakfast option landed on top and what criteria I used to rank them. Once you do, all you will need to start your morning off right is a cup of Kirkland brand coffee to get your juices flowing. 7. Red’s Turkey Sausage Egg’Wich Monika Sudakov/Daily Meal At the bottom of this ranking of Costco’s frozen breakfast options is the Turkey Sausage
5 May 2025
5 May 2025
Shocking blood sugar surges hiding in your ‘healthy’ meals like sushi and sweet potato fries
New research by Saga Health Insurance reveals UK Google searches for ‘what foods lower blood sugar immediately’ increased 5,000% in the first three months of 2025 07:51 ET, 05 May 2025Updated 08:24 ET, 05 May 2025 More and more people are becoming health-conscious in their eating habits The buzz around blood sugar control is soaring, with Saga Health Insurance uncovering a staggering 5,000% surge in UK Google searches for “what foods lower blood sugar immediately” in the first quarter of 2025. TikTok’s health-conscious users are also on the pulse, with “blood sugar” tagged in nearly 97K posts. Experiencing a big blood sugar spike is like riding a rollercoaster of energy highs and lows, often caused by indulging in sugary or high-carb treats that lead to temporary pep-ups followed by fatigue, brain fog and more cravings. Saga Health Insurance didn’t just stop at stats; they surveyed 500 Brits and teamed up with Steve Bennett, a health coach and advisor to the House of Lords on food matters, to dissect how our noshing habits affect blood sugar levels. READ MORE: TSA announces five states will not require REAL ID after May 7 deadlineREAD MORE: Experts urge anyone who likes soy sauce to
5 May 2025
5 May 2025
Healthy Food in Portland | The Official Guide to Portland
i Xocotl serves cold-pressed juices, smoothies and more inside the Portland Mercado. Credit: Christine Dong for Portland in Color Nutritious meets delicious at these healthy, vegetable-centric eateries. Updated Apr. 30, 2025 3 min read Tuck Woodstock Tuck Woodstock wrote and edited content for Travel Portland from 2014–2020. Read More Portland may be known for its ice cream, doughnuts, cured meats and fish sauce chicken wings, but it’s also a heavenly spot for healthy food options such as salads and smoothies. Nourish yourself at these whole-food-focused restaurants. Salads When someone says “healthy food,” most people immediately think of salad, but not all piles of leafy greens are created equal. At Portland’s Crisp Salads, you can build your own nutritious masterpiece from a wide selection of seasonal ingredients, including a variety of greens, 10+ dressings and numerous toppings like toasted pumpkin seeds and cranberries. And with two locations in Portland, you’re never far from a fresh lunch. Another salad standout, Garden Monsters, crushes the “rabbit food” stereotype with massive salads sure to satisfy even the biggest appetites. The “Paul Bunyan,” for example, comes loaded with grass-fed steak, red potatoes, bleu cheese and croutons. Prefer your salads sans meat? Swap out any animal
5 May 2025
5 May 2025
30 High-Protein Lunch Ideas Perfect for Meal Prep
1 Spice-Rubbed Chicken Lettuce Cups Mike Garten Grill up a big batch of this flavorful chicken over the weekend, then feature the ready-to-go protein in salads, lettuce cups, wraps, grain bowls, you name it. Get the Spice-Rubbed Chicken Lettuce Cups recipe. 2 Avocado Chicken Salad Clubs mike garten Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 3 Steak and Rice Noodle Bowls mike garten With a medley of colorful julienned veggies, cooked rice noodles, grilled skirt steak, fresh herbs and a tangy-sweet dressing, these bowls can be enjoyed hot or cold. Get the Steak and Rice Noodle Bowls recipe. 4 Pasta e Fagioli Mike Garten Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 5 Cottage Cheese Wrap Pinwheels mike garten Create your own wrap — with a blend of cottage cheese, eggs and herbs — that you can fill to your heart’s content. We’re partial to a combo of pesto chicken, hummus, roasted tomatoes and mixed greens. Get the Cottage Cheese Wrap Pinwheels recipe. 6 Soba Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Ginger Vinaigrette Mike Garten Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 7 Salmon Salad Tartines Mike Garten 8 Roasted Chickpea, Tomato and Chicken Bowls Mike Garten Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 9 Avocado and Tuna Salad Wraps
4 May 2025
4 May 2025
Eating Chicken Could Shorten Your Lifespan, Raise Cancer Risk: Study
Share on PinterestA new study suggests that consuming excess poultry may be associated with all-cause mortality and gastrointestinal cancers. Davide Illini/Stocksy United Consuming more than 300 grams of poultry per week may lead to an increase in all-cause deaths and cancers, according to a new study. The findings contradict existing research and are being approached with caution by experts. Poultry is widely considered a healthier protein source and a cornerstone of healthy eating plans like the Mediterranean diet. Factors that could affect mortality rates and cancer incidence were not considered in the study, prompting calls for further investigation. A surprising new study of people in southern Italy suggests that consuming excess poultry, widely considered a healthier animal protein source, may be associated with all-cause mortality and gastrointestinal cancers. The study’s results largely conflict with previous research and conventional wisdom. Poultry is generally considered a healthy protein source and a mainstay of healthy-diet plans, including the well-regarded Mediterranean diet. The United States Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), 2020–2025, recommends up to 26 ounces of protein foods, including lean meats, poultry, and eggs, per week, without specific limits on each. The new research, however, suggests that consuming more than 300 grams (10.5
4 May 2025
4 May 2025
Field Trip Friday, Second Graders Learn Healthy Eating Habits in Classroom Visit – KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — Students at East Elementary in Jackson got a colorful lesson in nutrition during this week’s Field Trip Friday. Mrs. Brune’s second grade class welcomed nutrition expert Hannah Schellman, who led a session on the importance of healthy eating and how the right foods fuel both the body and mind. Schellman used a simple comparison comparing food to fuel, much like gas for a car, to help students understand how their diet affects their energy and growth. “Your body needs fuel to get around,” she explained. “So we’re going to talk about what foods help us run and play and do all the things we need.” Using the image of a plate, Schellman encouraged students to think about the healthy food options they can create. Source link
3 May 2025
3 May 2025
Nicole Danielle Titko of Florida On Creating Healthy, Florida-Inspired Meals Year-Round
Nicole Danielle Titko of Florida has built her culinary brand around the natural bounty and vibrant lifestyle of the Sunshine State. As a personal chef and caterer with a passion for healthy living, she crafts meals that are rooted in Florida’s local produce, coastal seafood, and colorful culture. Her work is more than just cooking—it’s a daily expression of wellness, artistry, and love for her environment. From private dinners to full-scale catered events, Nicole Danielle Titko channels the warmth, brightness, and health-conscious ethos of Florida into every dish she prepares. The Essence of Florida in Every Bite by Nicole Danielle Titko Florida’s geographic and agricultural diversity offers a wealth of culinary inspiration. Nicole Danielle Titko of Florida taps into this rich tapestry by sourcing ingredients directly from local farms, markets, and fisheries. She understands that the freshness of ingredients influences not just the taste of a dish, but its nutritional value and its connection to the land. For Nicole Danielle Titko, cooking with intention begins with understanding where food comes from and honoring its journey. Her dishes often highlight iconic Florida staples—sweet corn, mango, papaya, avocado, and snapper—fused with her health-forward culinary methods. Rather than mask the natural flavors with
3 May 2025
3 May 2025
LANDMARK Celebrates 18-Year Partnership with L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON HONG KONG as the Legendary Restaurant Returns This Summer
World’s Most MICHELIN-Starred Gastronomic Icon returns to a stunning new space in LANDMARK ATRIUM HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2025 – LANDMARK is delighted to announce the highly anticipated return of gastronomic legend L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON HONG KONG as the cornerstone of its refined Central dining portfolio this summer. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The iconic restaurant has been located at LANDMARK for 18 years and has held the coveted Three MICHELIN Star status – the only L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON HONG KONG internationally to do so – for an unprecedented 13 continuous years, since the very first Hong Kong & Macau MICHELIN Guide in 2012 until its temporary closure in January 2025. Following 19 months of planning and design, this acclaimed restaurant now proudly returns to a glamorous 18,000 sq. ft. tailor-made venue on the fourth floor of LANDMARK ATRIUM in August. “L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON HONG KONG has been the jewel in the crown of our dining portfolio at
2 May 2025
2 May 2025
Stop eating one food to keep heart healthy according to surgeon
A heart surgeon has shared the one thing he recommends avoiding in your diet in order to maintain good metabolic health – and avoid ending up on the operating table Eating healthily is important to ensure your heart works as it should (stock image)(Image: d3sign via Getty Images) A heart surgeon has spoken out about the one thing he recommends people eliminate from their diet to stay healthy and avoid ending up on his operating table. On average in the United States, someone dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. In 2022, 702,880 people died from heart disease nationwide. This accounted for one in every five deaths across the US, making heart disease the leading cause of death. While factors like age and genetics significantly influence the risk of developing heart problems, lifestyle plays an undeniable role as well, and changing our eating habits can drastically increase or decrease our risk. In a clip from British entrepreneur Steven Bartlett’s podcast, Diary of a CEO, Dr Philip Ovadia – author of the book Stay off My Operating Table – highlighted that consuming one specific type of food can increase your likelihood of falling ill. “What I really tried to look at
1 May 2025
1 May 2025
Blue Zones recipe for longevity includes cooking class mixing rice, beans and community
First they drop the onions into the pot. Then in go the chickpeas and garlic cloves, all under the watchful eyes of chef Luis Montoya. For a group of women in Miami, Florida, mostly mothers and grandmothers, this one-pot meal can solve a challenge: how do you prepare easy and affordable healthy meals in a community considered a food desert? Inside the Overtown Youth Centre in the US city, the women slice and dice and squeeze their way through a recipe for chickpea soup with lemon and herbs, a recipe inspired by the Mediterranean, a region known for populations that can live to 100 and more. “The most difficult part is hitting the pressure button on the pressure cooker,” says Montoya, the South Florida chef leading the class, as the women prepare ingredients near the electric pots. Chickpeas in a strainer during a cooking class staged as part of a 10-week programme by the Blue Zones group in Miami, Florida to encourage healthier eating. Photo: Miami Herald/TNS A group called Blue Zones, which swoops into communities to find ways to improve the health of residents through changes to the environment and diet, brought the cooking classes to Overtown this spring.
1 May 2025
1 May 2025
Eat Bigger Meals to Cut Down on Ultra-Processed Snacks: Dietitian
Ivy Duong, 26, does an hour of resistance training three times a week, averages 7,000 steps a day, plays intense sports once or twice a week, and has an active job as an ambassador for a nonprofit organization. For the latest installment of Business Insider’s Nutrition Clinic, Duong, who is based in Canada, told Business Insider what she eats on an average day. She said her goals are to boost her longevity, cut down on ultra-processed food, and stay healthy to support her active lifestyle. The dietitian Sophie Medlin reviewed Duong’s daily diet and said that, given her exercise levels, she likely needs to eat more. Duong has a small breakfast or skips it Duong said she normally eats two or three meals a day. She said she often skips breakfast but sometimes makes a smoothie containing almond milk, Greek yogurt, matcha powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, collagen powder, apples, and frozen berries, adding up to roughly 300 to 350 calories. Alternatively, she has a slice of rye or wholewheat toast with peanut butter and salt, which comes to about 350 calories. Duong regularly eats lunches like quinoa with vegetables. Ivy Duong Duong rotates a selection of dishes for her
1 May 2025
1 May 2025
Healthy ready meal company enters liquidation
John Campbell BBC News NI economics editor Karri Kitchen Peter Coulter & John Campbell BBC News NI Products from the healthy ready meal company Karri Kitchen have disappeared from shelves across Northern Ireland as the business has entered liquidation. The firm, which was based in Craigavon, County Armagh, had expanded rapidly over the past few years securing deals with Tesco, Lidl, Asda and Spar to become one of NI’s biggest ready meal businesses. Karri Kitchen specialised in healthy Asian-style meals such as Mongolian beef noodles, firecracker chicken and mango chicken curry. The liquidator said the business was “unable to meet rising production costs”. The business was started in 2019 by Shera McAloran with a mantra to “bring healthy south-east Asian cuisine to homes across Northern Ireland”. The business also appeared in the BBC programme Food Fest Northern Ireland featuring some of their unique recipes. The Statement of Affairs which was filed as part of the liquidation process showed the business had net debts of almost £700,000 when it stopped trading. That included almost £200,000 owed to a County Armagh food company and £183,000 which had been loaned to the business by one of its directors, Chris McAloran. The statement also
1 May 2025
1 May 2025
ProteinHouse to bring healthy eating options to Turlock
Health-food chain ProteinHouse is coming to Turlock. With 17 restaurants in operation throughout the country, Turlock is poised to become home to No. 18 — or 19 if the soon-to-open restaurant in Tempe, Ariz. beats Turlock to the finish line. “We’re set to open sometime late next month,” said Mark Ponticelli, who co-owns ProteinHouse locations in Modesto and Sacramento with his brother-in-law, January Siphan, a former Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy and Modesto police officer. “We’re super excited.” Employees Seth Oaxaca, left, and Beth Mejia blend up protein shakes Tuesday at ProteinHouse Healthy Fit Kitchen in Modesto (JOE CORTEZ/The Journal). Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., ProteinHouse offers a wide array of healthy food and drink options for breakfast, lunch and dinner — for dine-in or to go. From Protein Pancakes to an egg-white and turkey-bacon sandwich served on an Ezekiel English muffin, there’s something for every breakfast appetite. There’s also build-your-own breakfast options. The lunch and dinner menu includes burgers (beef, turkey, salmon, and vegan options), burritos, wraps, salads and more. In addition to açai bowls and shakes, there’s a wide array of protein shakes. The menu also includes side orders and something for kids.
30 April 2025
30 April 2025
Factor Meals Review 2025: Worth the Cost?
Finding the time and energy to prepare balanced, tasty meals can be a real struggle. Whether you’re in a recipe rut or simply overwhelmed by meal planning after a hectic day, I get it. Cooking takes effort, and grabbing fast food or ordering takeout can feel much easier. As a registered dietitian, I’ve discovered that meal delivery services are a game changer, taking the stress out of healthy eating and making it easier to enjoy nutritious, tasty food without the hassle. Factor is one meal delivery service that’s earned a spot on the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab’s list of the best meal delivery services for weight loss and the best low-carb meal delivery services. To assess the best options, we gathered feedback from over 300 home cooks nationwide and had our experts evaluate more than 50 meal delivery services in our Labs, focusing on taste, nutrition, ease of use and overall experience. Here’s what to know about Factor before signing up. What is Factor? Factor, also referred to as “Factor 75” or “Factor_” is a meal delivery service that offers freshly prepared dishes that arrive ready to heat and enjoy. With a weekly menu featuring 35 options that prioritize
30 April 2025
30 April 2025
Weaning recipes to use instead of ultra-processed baby food
Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Though baby food in plastic pouches has made mealtimes easy and convenient for parents across the UK, an investigation by BBC Panorama has found that baby food from several leading brands offers scant nutritional value and contains shocking amounts of sugar. Pouches of baby food from the likes of Ella’s Kitchen, Heinz, Piccolo, Little Freddie, Aldi and Lidl were tested and found lacking in essential nutrients. A “pure mango” pouch from Piccolo contained less than 0.1mg of vitamin C – a fresh mango contains 18.2mg. Many of these brands are marketed as healthy alternatives to homemade food, but critics argue that a mixture of greenwashing, wellness washing and halo marketing could be responsible for poor health from infancy. “The findings are concerning,” says nutritionist Claire Johnson. “Many of these convenient, squeezable products are low in essential nutrients such as iron and vitamin C, both of which are vital for babies’ brain development, immune function and overall
30 April 2025
30 April 2025
Sick of eating the same things? 5 ways to boost your nutrition and keep meals interesting and healthy
Did you start 2025 with a promise to eat better but didn’t quite get there? Or maybe you want to branch out from making the same meal every week or the same lunch for work almost every day? Small dietary changes can make a big difference to how you feel, how your body functions and health indicators such as blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. You can meet your nutrient needs by eating a range of foods from the key food groups: vegetables and fruit protein (legumes, beans, tofu, meats, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds) grains (mostly wholegrain and high-fibre) calcium-rich foods (milk, yoghurt, cheese, non-dairy alternatives). But you also need a variety of foods to get enough vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients from plant foods. Phytonutrients have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and other functions that help keep you healthy. Use these five dietary tweaks to boost your nutrient intake and add variety to what you eat. 1. Include different types of bran to boost your fibre intake Different types of dietary fibre help improve bowel function through fermentation by gut microbes in the colon, or large bowel. This creates larger, softer bowel motions that then stimulate the colon to contract,
30 April 2025
30 April 2025
Flanders to spend 70 million euros a year on healthy school meals
The Flemish government reached an agreement on Tuesday on how to implement healthy meals in schools. It will provide about 70 million euros – about 170 euros per child – per year, and schools will be allowed to decide how to spend the money. One of Vooruit’s main election platforms last year was “a free healthy meal for every child in kindergarten and primary school in Flanders”. The Socialist party wanted to spend 3 euros per child per day, but Tuesday’s agreement does not go that far. Vooruit, CD&V and N-VA agreed on a budget of 23 million euros for this year. This will rise to 73 million euros per year in the coming legislative years. For every 100 euros spent by Flanders, the cities and municipalities are expected to contribute at least 75 euros. Flanders has about 720,000 pupils in kindergarten and primary education. This means that the budget amounts to about 170 euros per child. Divided by the number of days in a school year, this amounts to just under one euro per child per day. “Every child, whether they have rich or poor parents, (…) has a right to healthy food and the many benefits it brings”
30 April 2025
30 April 2025
Scientist says it’s ‘never too late’ to prevent dementia with one lifestyle change
Experts have identified a diet that could slash dementia risk by up to 25 per cent One key lifestyle change ‘may prevent Alzheimer’s and related dementias’, experts say(Image: Getty Images) It’s not too late to start eating better for your brain, new research suggests. A new study found that the benefits of a “brain-healthy” diet were seen similarly among younger and older groups, suggesting that “it is never too late” to eat healthier and help to protect against dementia. Researchers found that over-45s who followed the “MIND diet” were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia than those who ate other healthy meals. The diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, combines the popular Mediterranean diet with the blood pressure-lowering DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Proven brain-healthy foods include leafy green vegetables, berries, nuts and olive oil(Image: iStockphoto/Getty Images) The Mediterranean diet is rich in olive oil, fish and fibre from fruit and vegetables. It is inspired by the traditional diets of people living in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and has long been studied for its potential health benefits, such as reducing heart disease risk, improving blood sugar control, and slashing diabetes
2 June 2025
Top Ten Places To Travel For Global Race Thrills
Image Credit: f1/Instagram Beyond pole positions and podiums, the F1 racetracks also journey through global cities and cultures, gracing precisely 21 countries through 24 races with the 2025 season. Slotted from March 14 to December 7, 2025, the Formula 1 weekends pack the perfect excuse to cash in those CLs and jet set to a race destination of your liking. From the UK’s iconic Silverstone to Japan’s legendary Suzuka, here are the top 10 F1 race destinations in 2025 — where engines roar, local flavours beckon, and culture unfolds. Also, explore our guide to 2025 marathons with the most breathtaking routes. Grand Prix destinations 2025: Top Ten F1 races worth travelling for Barcelona, Spain (May 30 to June 1) Barcelona, Spain | Image Credit: D Jonez/Unsplash Home to the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya offers some of the most iconic stands to cheer! Fringed by hills and festooned with grandstands elevated above the track, the races at Barcelona also come at a pocket-friendly price tag. With the races falling around end-May, the Mediterranean climate sets the perfect stage for a summer getaway. From exploring Barcelona’s city centre and savouring the beachfront nightlife to feasting on local
2 June 2025
Healthy Lifestyle Tips: Not just genes: After 17 years of study, scientist discovers just 1 lifestyle change that could easily add 10 healthy years to life |
Image credit: (Sandy Huffaker/for The Washington Post) Seventeen years ago, Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist and founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, set out on a personal and scientific mission. At the age of 53, he wasn’t just interested in treating disease anymore. Instead, he wanted to understand why some people seem to age effortlessly, staying active and sharp even into their 80s and beyond.He believed the secret might lie in their genes. But what he discovered over the next decade and a half turned that idea on its head. The myth of genetic magic: Why DNA wasn’t the answer In an interview with The Washington Post, Topol and his team spent more than six years decoding the DNA of 1,400 people aged 80 and above, all of whom had no major chronic diseases. These were the “super agers,” people who had seemingly defied time. But to his surprise, their genetic profiles didn’t have much in common. The expected pattern, the so-called “ageing gene” was missing.So, if it wasn’t genetics, what made these individuals defy ageing? This question became the foundation for his new book, which describes hundreds of studies on ageing and health. Studies suggest prolonged sitting may
2 June 2025
「OK啦！」
某場合，見一名外國人問一名大學畢業香港人：「How are you？」對方答：「OK啦！」瞥見外國人有點taken aback（窒一窒），似是需用幾秒消化這句「OK啦！」。 這不禁令我思考，雖然我們在學校自小就有英語課，但簡單如「How are you？」的對答，普遍仍停留在背書式的I’m ok / fine / good / alright.Thank you，現在還來個「OK啦！」的回應，究竟我們一直以來的英語學習出了甚麼事呢？學語言，至忌是背書式去跟足標準答/一套公式去學，那會錯過語言的活潑性。 就「How are you / How are you doing？」這一問題為例，回應除了I’m fine、Can’t complain、Couldn’t be better、Not too bad外，其實還有極多變化。舉例： 一、想表達「沒有甚麼特別/一如以往」，那些Surviving、So-so聽起來比較消極，可用Same old, same old（老樣子）、This and that（忙於各式各樣的事）或Fair to middling（還好，不太差）比較中性的說法。 二、一般回答「How are you / How are you doing？」等社交禮貌式的問候，我會建議即使心情有幾不好，都不要發放Awful / Terrible等負能量又嚇怕人的回應。但若確實不想有事扮無事，可用I’ve been better（以前比較好，近排過得不如意）或Not up to much（不太好）。 三、想表達「好呀/很不錯呀」，除了Great / Excellent之外，可用Alive and kicking（非常好）。又或若之前身體不適，人家問候的時候可答：On the mend（正在康復向好當中）或Right as rain（狀態很好，十分健康）。 撰文 : 利嘉敏 欄名 : 攻關女子 Source link
1 June 2025
1 June 2025
The power of dairy: Nourishing India, empowering the world – Lifestyle News
By Brahmani Nara As we raise a glass of milk this World Milk Day, let us celebrate not just a beverage but a symbol of purity, strength and sustenance. Dairy is more than a food group — it is a force that fuels our nation’s health, empowers our farmers, and drives our economy forward. India, the world’s largest milk producer, stands tall with pride, contributing nearly 24% of global milk output. This is not just a statistic — it is a testament to the resilience, innovation, and unity of our dairy ecosystem. A revolution rooted in the soil India produces over 230 million metric tonne of milk annually, with a per capita availability of 459 grams per day, far exceeding the global average of 322 grams. This success is deeply intertwined with our agricultural journey. While the Green Revolution transformed crop production, it was the White Revolution, spearheaded by Dr Verghese Kurien, that truly empowered rural India. Dairy became a lifeline for millions, especially women, offering daily income and economic independence. Today, it is the largest agricultural commodity in India, contributing nearly 5% to the national GDP and directly supporting the livelihoods of over eight crore Indians, a majority of
31 May 2025
31 May 2025
Not diet or exercise: 101-year-old social media influencer shares 1 secret to her long and healthy life
At 101, most people would be happy just to enjoy a quiet life. But not Mildred Kirschenbaum. This spirited woman has become an internet sensation, sharing her thoughts and life lessons. But what’s her one big secret to living such a long, healthy, and fulfilling life?It’s not a green juice. It’s not a strict routine. It’s not even exercise.Her answer is simple, and incredibly powerful: stay socially connected.Here’s what that really means through Mildred’s life—and why science agrees with her. A life full of laughter, cards, and conversations Mildred lives in a community where she’s often found playing cards, cracking jokes, and chatting with neighbours. This daily interaction, she believes, is a vital part of her well-being.It’s easy to dismiss social life as something “extra.” But for Mildred, it’s essential. “We all need connection. We all need community,” she says.She’s not just saying it—she’s living proof that social bonds can be lifesaving.Harvard’s longest-running study on adult development—spanning over 80 years—found that good relationships keep people happier and healthier. Not money. Not fame. But meaningful, real-life connections.Loneliness, on the other hand, has been linked to higher risks of heart disease, cognitive decline, and even early death. In fact, according to the
30 May 2025
30 May 2025
Americans only feel fully healthy 19 days per month with 72% reporting moderate or poor health at any given time: Survey | Health
According to a new survey, the average American feels ‘fully healthy’ for just 19 days of a typical month. A new Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans, published on May 27, found that 72 percent of people are living in moderate or poor health, with only 28 percent feeling completely healthy at any given time. Also read | You are what you digest: Know how gut health affects everything, from mood to metabolism About one-third of Americans polled said they consider themselves someone with ‘gut issues’. (Freepik) The survey found that 51 percent of people polled live with recurring health issues that have lasted for six months or longer. Fatigue leads the pack of problems, affecting Americans for an average of 12.9 days per month, followed by mood changes at 10.1 days a month, digestive issues at 9.8 days per month, and headaches at 7.5 days monthly. Gut issues are quite common About one-third of Americans polled said they consider themselves someone with ‘gut issues’, while 30 percent said they regularly deal with bloating, indigestion, and constipation. These gut health-related concerns have reportedly become so common that nearly half (48 percent) of the respondents said that these issues make them
29 May 2025
29 May 2025
多看美女
日前，世界壯年運動會在台灣開幕，由輝達CEO黃仁勳擔任聖火代表。這次令國際傳媒關注的，是當中一名年屆一○四歲的台灣羽毛球選手林友茂以超高齡之姿報名參賽。 當黃仁勳和林友茂碰頭並得悉林氏歲數後，黃仁勳當場看傻眼，向林氏問道，如何保持長壽？林友茂笑笑口以四字回應：「多看美女。」這麼幽默、「玩得」的開朗伯伯，難怪長壽又健康。 這又令我想起較早前，讀到中國協和深圳醫院婦科主治醫師何振業給女性的提議：女性若氣血不足、情緒低落、精神不振，可觀看「肌肉男」或賞心悅目之事去令自己提升情緒，皆因視覺刺激會加速多巴胺分泌，有減壓、平衡內分泌和增加快樂感之效果（怪不得每年的澳洲消防員日曆總是大賣）。 看完這個報道，我已開懷大笑，毋須再看肌肉男。但我對於林友茂和何振業之建議，欣然接受，亦非常欣賞他們夠膽直講。不知道他們是為氹大家開心而講、抑或是真心相信，但無論如何，男士多看美女，女士多看肌肉男，大家平等又愉快，健康又長壽，實無不可。 學術期刊《Evolutionary Psychology》，在二○一五年亦刊登過一個有趣研究，發現無論男女，看過賞心悅目的異性陌生人照片後，大腦的注意力、短暫記憶力和執行能力都獲得提升。人類天性，眼目都是喜歡看美人和美事，看得多身心舒暢，人也精神爽利一點。 我承認，自己很喜歡看靚人，男女不拘，但最緊要是自然美，絕不能有絲毫「動工」或「加工」痕迹。現在走在街上，遇到沒有割過雙眼皮或吊過綫、沒有打過botox或透明質酸、沒有掛着一副膠面的天然美人，會感到非常難能可貴，簡直鳳毛麟角，會禁不住多望兩眼。 撰文 : 利嘉敏 欄名 : 攻關女子 Source link
28 May 2025
28 May 2025
時尚宣言
環球最大AI晶片公司NVIDIA行政總裁Jensen Huang（黃仁勳）有一特徵，就是無論大小場合，他只穿着有型有款的黑皮褸出席。 相傳，他的皮褸大部分出自名牌，價值不菲，加上高大身材，這fashion statement（時尚宣言）來得很有品味。 惟在美國總統中東一行，同場的Jensen Huang竟然一改風格，在台上與政要和其他CEO合影時，竟正經八百地穿上一套剪裁修身的藍色西裝，再配上搶眼藍色領呔，看來也醒目，但相比那有型的黑皮褸，這Jensen Huang有點不像Jensen Huang。 在「合適」場合被迫穿上「合適」衣裝，這是社會常規，醫生絕對討厭領呔，這是個人喜好問題，但在某場合也會被迫就範，例如多年前到英國開會，主人家盛意拳拳安排在Westminster Houses of Parliament吃晚飯，規矩就是一條領呔，不佩戴領呔就連門口也不能進，醫生只好趕買一條頗醜的領呔放在頸上。 尊重場合是需要的，也是某些社團的基本需求，主要源自歷史和傳統，掌權者若能把握傳統便能把握權力，所以不會輕易放棄。與此同時，時尚宣言是人身自由，除個人喜好外，還是表達自我的途徑之一，在自由開放的西方社會，這是基本權利。 既然穿領呔有理，不穿也有理，唯一解決就是逃避所有被迫需佩戴領呔的場合！ 撰文 : 莫樹錦 欄名 : 醫筆稱心 Source link
28 May 2025
28 May 2025
Why Pineapple Should Be Your Go-To Summer Superfruit
Pineapple contains beta-carotene and vitamin A, which are both important for eye health. Regular consumption may help reduce the risk of age-related vision problems. (Image Credit: Canva) Pineapple is a tropical fruit that not only tastes delicious but also offers several health benefits, especially during the hot summer months. Its juicy, refreshing nature makes it a perfect addition to your daily diet when the temperatures start to rise. Rich in important nutrients and antioxidants, pineapple can help your body stay cool, hydrated, and strong during the heat. Here are ten powerful reasons why you should eat pineapple daily in summer: 1. Helps You Stay Hydrated Pineapple is made up of about 86% water. This means that eating it regularly during summer can help you stay hydrated. Staying hydrated is important to prevent fatigue, dizziness, and heat-related illnesses. When you eat pineapple, you give your body both water and natural sugar, which keeps you energetic and fresh. 2. Rich in Vitamin C One of the main nutrients found in pineapple is vitamin C. This vitamin is
28 May 2025
28 May 2025
Beyond Disease Management: Why Traditional Medicine Isn’t Enough to Sustain Life-Long Health & Lifestyle is Key
As we gear up for another winter characterised by ever-growing numbers of flu strains and common illnesses, integrative Medicine Pioneer Dr Hira Singh is advocating for doctors to take a more preventative approach to patient health. “My hope is that more health practitioners will consider and embrace the wider responsibilities of their role as teachers of health to their patients, rather than be reduced to the soul-destroying practice of disease management with pharmaceuticals alone,” said Dr Singh. Known for his insightful take on holistic wellness, Dr Singh argues that traditional medicine, while vital, often overlooks the power of lifestyle choices in shaping health outcomes. His book delves into practical strategies for nutrition, movement, stress management, and mental resilience, offering a comprehensive guide to living a vibrant and balanced life. “Doctors often see patients ‘presenting’ with evolving illnesses which do not fit into a well defined diagnostic category as described in medical textbooks. The complexity of illness demands that we expand the scope of our attention in this way if we are to be effective doctors,” said Dr Singh. With more than 45 years experience as a GP treating Australian patients, Dr Singh believes that a key element in patient care
28 May 2025
28 May 2025
Trying for a baby? Here’s why the father’s health is just as important as the mother’s
Many mothers-to-be understand how it important it is to look after their health — even before becoming pregnant. A mother’s health and lifestyle during the preconception period (the time before becoming pregnant) is not only linked with her health during pregnancy, but also how healthy the baby will be throughout their life. But a recent viral TikTok claims a father-to-be’s health in the preconception period is just as important when it comes to both the baby’s wellbeing and the mother’s pregnancy outcomes. In the video, the young man states that he thinks men should have to spend the nine months before trying for a baby getting into the “best physical shape of their lives”. He asserts that pre-eclampsia and morning sickness are both linked to men. He also claims that 50-60% of the baby’s epigenetic makeup comes from the father. While there was plenty of scepticism in the video’s comment section, this is actually a rare instance where most of the influencer’s health claims are backed by scientific evidence. Research shows us that a man’s lifestyle during the preconception period is clearly associated with the risk of negative pregnancy outcomes in their partner – as well as with the health
27 May 2025
27 May 2025
25 Most Beautiful Islands in the World to Visit in 2025
Every item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Cavan Images//Getty Images Ibiza, Spain Daniel Garrido//Getty Images While for many Ibiza is a night light destination, other parts of the Spanish island are tranquil with stunning beaches with crystal clear waters and some of the Mediterranean’s best sunset views, plus world-class restaurants and a thriving art scene. Be sure to take in a view of Es Verda (pictured), an island rock formation, and check out some of the island’s sea caves, as well. WHERE TO STAY: NOBU HOTEL IBIZA BAY Langkawi Island, Malaysia 35007//Getty Images Pristine beaches, coral reefs, and tree-covered mountains—Langkawi is the ultimate getaway for foodies and nature lovers alike. Visitors can explore the verdant mountains by walking across the sky bridge, which is over 400 feet long. In the evening, the Langkawi Night Market offers up the very best of the local cuisine. WHERE TO STAY: THE RITZ-CARLTON, LANGKAWI Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Mauritius Roberto Moiola / Sysaworld//Getty Images This vibrant volcanic island country in the Indian Ocean known for its waterfalls, mountains, beaches, and lagoons, and a helicopter flight over
26 May 2025
26 May 2025
Eating More Complex Carbs, Dietary Fiber Could Help You Live Longer
Share on PinterestWomen who reported higher intakes of high quality carbohydrates and dietary fiber had up to a 37% greater chance of living longer, healthier lives. Yipengge/Getty Images A new study builds on evidence supporting the effects of complex carbohydrate consumption on long-term health and longevity. The findings show that women who reported higher intakes of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber had up to a 37% greater chance of living longer, healthier lives. Other factors for long-term health should be considered aside from diet, such as getting enough exercise and quality sleep. Dietary fiber and high quality carbohydrate intake during midlife were linked to healthy aging outcomes in women later in life. Researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health examined total carbohydrate intake in more than 47,000 females ages 70–93 from the Nurses’ Health Study, the largest investigation into risk factors for major chronic diseases in women. Healthy aging was defined as healthy cognitive and physical function, good mental health, and the absence of 11 chronic conditions. A total of 3,706 participants met these criteria. Self-reported food-frequency questionnaires were collected every four years
26 May 2025
26 May 2025
‘After years of living around the world, there’s one place I’d move to every time’
Travel writer Alejandra Rojas has lived in the US, Spain, Colombia, and more, but there’s one place that has everything she seeks in a forever home Yelena Mandenberg News Reporter 01:53 ET, 25 May 2025 One traveler is sharing her favorite place after living all over the world, and it’s green, family friendly, and full of charm(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Globetrotter Alejandra Rojas, who has lived in several countries, including the US, Spain, and Colombia, holds one place above all others. Rojas declares, “The best place I’ve lived is Papamoa in New Zealand. It’s my dream home.” In the southwestern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is a popular place for many expats looking for a quieter way of life. She elaborated to Business Insider, “Despite my fondness for Europe’s cozy vibes, the US’s fast pace, or South America’s delectable cuisine, none of these places made me pause and think, ‘This is where I want to grow old.’ That sentiment shifted during a 2023 trip to New Zealand when I discovered the stunning coastal suburb of Papamoa.” READ MORE: Trump’s shocking nine-word comment as South African president ‘given Zelensky treatment’READ MORE: Bruce Springsteen targeted again as Trump refuses to let singer have last
25 May 2025
25 May 2025
Could carb quality affect how a person ages?
Share on PinterestCarbohydrate quality may be an important factor in healthy aging, a new study finds. Artur Kozlov/Getty Images Past studies show there are many things that people can do to help them age healthier, such as eating a healthy and balanced diet. A new study found that dietary fiber and the quality of carbohydrates consumed during midlife can have a major impact on healthy aging for older women. The findings indicated that high quality carbohydrates from sources such as whole grains, vegetables, and legumes, and total dietary fiber was linked to up to a 37% better chance of healthy aging. Everyone everywhere is on a mission to age in the healthiest way possible. “Aging healthily is important for older adults to lead fulfilling and independent lives and to fully engage in many personal and family activities,” Andres Ardisson Korat, ScD, scientist II at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University in Massachusetts, told Medical News Today. “To do this, older adults benefit from being free of major chronic diseases, preserving good physical and cognitive function, and keeping good mental health status.” “Additionally, any limitations or disabilities place care-giving burdens on loved ones/family
23 May 2025
23 May 2025
Doctor falsely diagnosed healthy patients with chronic illnesses in order to fund lavish lifestyle
MISSION, Texas (Gray News) – A doctor in Texas has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was convicted of falsely diagnosing patients with diseases they did not have in order to fund his lavish lifestyle. According to the Department of Justice, Dr. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, M.D., was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, seven counts of health care fraud, and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice. He was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release. Officials say this is one of the doctor’s many luxury properties.(Department of Justice) In addition to his prison term, Zamora-Quezada was ordered to forfeit over $28 million, including 13 real estate properties, a private jet and a Maserati GranTurismo. Zamora-Quezada ran a health care fraud scheme involving over $118 million in false claims and the payment of over $28 million by insurers as a result of him falsely diagnosing patients with chronic illnesses to bill for tests and treatments that the patients did not need. Officials said he did this for two decades. The DOJ said Zamora-Quezada was a rheumatologist working in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, near the Mexico
23 May 2025
23 May 2025
Healthy lifestyle, daytime sleepiness, and gut microbiome composition are determinants of functional strength in humans: a cross-sectional study
Participant characterization In total, 627 participants (394 women/233 men) were included in this study (Table 1 and Supplementary Table S2 in the Electronic Supplementary Material). The median age was 52.0 (43.0, 62.5) years, and men were significantly older than women (padjust < 0.001). Women had a significantly higher BMI than men (padjust = 0.006). Participants had a median HGS of 28.8 (23.1, 39.0) kg, while women had a lower maximum HGS than men (padjust < 0.001), and the median sports activity was 165.0 (30.0, 311.25) minutes per week. Table 1 Characterization of the FoCus sub-cohort according to demographic, anthropometric and grouping variables (n = 627) *. Clinical characteristics and functional strength Phenotypic, metabolic and inflammatory marker BMI differed significantly between women and men in the overall group comparison (Fig. 1A). Participants of both sexes with lower functional strength tended to have a higher BMI. HOMA-IR differed significantly in the overall comparison between sexes (Fig. 1B), and higher HOMA-IR levels were associated with the functional strength groups. CRP levels differed significantly between the groups (padjust = 0.0074) in women but not in men (Fig. 1C). CRP levels were significantly higher in the LH group than in the HH group (p < 0.05) (Fig. 1C). Interleukin- 6 (IL 6) levels differed
23 May 2025
23 May 2025
Revolutionizing Success in the Health and Lifestyle Guidance
Health and Lifestyle Guidance Centers Market The latest research study released by Worldwide Market Reports on “Health and Lifestyle Guidance Centers Market 2025” holds tons of experience in offering comprehensive and accurate analysis of global as well as regional markets. The analysts and researchers authoring the report have provided a deeper competitive analysis of the Health and Lifestyle Guidance Centers market along with exhaustive company profiling of leading market players. This research study of the Health and Lifestyle Guidance Centers Market involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. This includes the study of various parameters affecting the Health and Lifestyle Guidance Centers market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends, technological innovation, upcoming technologies, and technical progress in related industries. In addition, the Health and Lifestyle Guidance Centers Market analysis provides market statistics, drivers, and restraints along with their impact on demand during the forecast period 2025-2032. The study also provides key market indicators affecting the growth of the market and the report also sheds light on the present scenario and upcoming trends and developments that are contributing to the growth of the Health and Lifestyle Guidance Centers Market. The report can also give the competitive
23 May 2025
23 May 2025
The Science of Happiness: How Small Lifestyle Changes Improve Mental Health
Text to speech audio articles made possible by CAST11 Talking Glass Media Happiness isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it’s a state of well-being deeply connected to physical and mental health. Research shows that small, consistent lifestyle changes can have a profound impact on mood, stress levels, and overall mental resilience. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 280 million people (WHO, 2023). Yet, studies indicate that even minor lifestyle adjustments – such as practicing gratitude, regular movement, and fostering social connections- can significantly enhance mental health and overall happiness. Whether seeking to reduce stress, improve emotional well-being, or boost energy levels, incorporating simple, science-backed strategies into daily routines can make a substantial difference. 1. Prioritize Daily Movement Exercise isn’t just for physical fitness—it’s a powerful mood booster. Engaging in regular physical activity releases endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, which help reduce stress and promote feelings of happiness. A 2023 study in JAMA Psychiatry found that individuals who engaged in moderate physical activity for just 30 minutes a day experienced a 26% lower risk of depression (Schuch et al., 2023). Whether walking along the Peavine Trail, attending a yoga session at a local
23 May 2025
23 May 2025
Read the Full ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report
activity, and overall diet quality to isolate the impact of UPF consumption on mortality risk. As the consumption of UPFs has surged, children are increasingly neglecting the whole foods essential for their health. 141 142 Approximately 50% of children ages 2 to 18 skip discrete fruit entirely on any given day. 143 Research consistently shows that key micronutrients such as calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamin D, which are found in fruits and vegetables, are essential for children’s physiological functioning.1 144 145 146 Research also consistently links diets centered on whole foods to lower rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and mental illness. 147 148 This is not surprising. Diet and lifestyle significantly influence gene expression and cellular biology – ultimately determining our health outcomes. 149 150 For instance: • Leafy greens supply magnesium and folate critical for energy production and other benefits.151 Salmon delivers omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce cardiovascular risk and support brain health. 152 153 • Legumes offer fiber and resistant starch that help nourish beneficial gut bacteria. 154 155 141 Guthrie, J. F., & Lin, B.-H. (2024). Peeling open U.S. fruit consumption trends (Economic Research Report No.
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
Heart health: Diet and lifestyle changes to adopt to protect your heart
Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has said that the beginning of the 2020s represents “the worst start to a decade for heart health for half a century”. According to a new analysis by the charity, cardiovascular deaths in working-age adults have increased by 18 per cent since 2019, rising from 18,693 to 21,975 in 2023, which is an average of 420 per week. The BHF’s figures also show that since 2020, there has been a 21 per cent increase in the number of people diagnosed with heart failure in the UK, reaching a record high of 785,000 in March 2024, up from 650,000 in March 2020. Dr Charmaine Griffiths, chief executive of the BHF, said: “It’s been the worst start to a decade for heart health for half a century, but we’re entering an era of immense scientific opportunity that can turn this tide. “By driving a research revolution, we can reverse this worrying trend and
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
Expert shares 4 yoga asanas for women to reduce stress and alleviate burnout | Health
Women are hailed as multitaskers, from managing tight office deadlines to juggling multiple household chores, giving their everything to keep all the things running smoothly. But behind the productive grind lies a silent burnout, slowly chipping away at their health. They are stretched thin, working relentlessly and stay stressed the entire day. It’s already well-researched and documented that chronic stress, when left unchecked, causes serious health conditions over time. This is why women must introspect and look for holistic ways to stay calm, to prevent burnout. Yoga brings mental clarity.(Shutterstock) In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, yoga expert and founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, shared the importance of yoga to reduce stress. He said, “In today’s world, women have a lot more on their plates than a few decades ago. Along with the primary responsibility of running a home and family, working women have taken up a lot for themselves, knowingly and unknowingly. However, this leads to burnout, a huge time crunch for personal care, and stress becoming an accepted part of a modern woman’s life. Though stress might seem like a mental health issue, the body also stores emotions, and physical health is impacted by stress
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
JW王灝兒疑似新戀情斷正曝光 與破產前男友分手一年後有外藉新歡？ | UHK 港生活
JW被撞正以素顏面目與男子行街 日前有網民釋出照片，與前男友分手一年的JW王灝兒，身處中山並素顏示人行街。照片中JW以全黑低調造型打扮，她當時正與神秘混血男子逛商場，過程中兩人雖然沒有親暱舉動，但JW就笑容滿面，一副如沐指風的樣子！ 網民力指兩人登對 照片流出後，隨即惹來一眾網民哄動，不少人單從照片中JW的笑容，便認為兩人的關係非淺，認為他們看起來非常登對，更紛紛留言預早恭喜JW搵到新男友，留言：「JW笑到咁」、「望落好襯」、「恭喜佢有新戀情」、「你地要幸福啊」、「散咗一年幾，係時候要有新開始啦！」 JW王灝兒與拍拖7年葉韋彤情告終 藝人JW王灝兒去年於IG社交平台上宣布分手回復單身，寫道：「Life is great, I’ll be okay （生活很美好，我會沒事的）」，更表示「Almost forgot how its like to be single after 13 years of being in a relationship（戀愛了13年，幾乎忘了單身是什麼感覺）」，與破產富二代葉韋彤拍拖多年情正式告終。JW曾接受電台訪問，透露與前男友經歷高低潮後感情一直穩定，仍然攜手扶持相愛，更推出新歌《陪你》藉以心聲作「愛的支持」，惟最終情不敵七年！ JW曾以10字回應與朱敏瀚緋聞 曾經與朱敏瀚傳出緋聞的歌手藝人JW （王灝兒），早前出席活動時同樣被問到有關朱敏瀚與陳曉華的戀情， JW就以10字回應… Source link
3 June 2025
Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle Answer Today for June 2025
Up ahead is the Wheel of Fortune bonus puzzle answer today throughout the month of June 2025. We’ll reveal the bonus round solution first before sharing the answers for the standard puzzles and the toss-ups. For clarity, these solutions are for the weekday show hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White. That is, the Celebrity Wheel of Fortune answers can be found in other guides. Tonight’s episode will have three new contestants: Sam Smith, Sunny Nguyen, and Latanya Watkins. Here are all the solutions to the Wheel of Fortune puzzles for June 2. What are the Wheel of Fortune puzzle answers tonight? The following are the Wheel of Fortune puzzle answers for Monday, June 2, 2025 and the categories (in brackets) for each puzzle shown in tonight’s episode. Bonus Round Puzzle – FLIPPING A HOUSE [Event] Tossup #1 – WHAT A RIDE [Phrase] Tossup #2 – PIN THE TAIL ON THE DONKEY [Fun & Games] Regular Puzzle #1 – THE APPLE OF MY EYE [Food for Thought] Regular Puzzle #2 – SITTING FOR A CARICATURE [Say Cheese!] Regular Puzzle #3 – REFRESHING MOJITO [Happy Hour] Tossup #3 – BEDROOM SUITE [Wordplay] Tossup #4 – HONEYMOON SUITE [Wordplay] Tossup #5 –
3 June 2025
The Predator Unleashes a Powerful New Weapon in Bloody Killer of Killers Clip
Hulu has shared the Predator: Killer of Killers clip from 20th Century Studios‘ newest animated action sci-fi, which will serve as the long-running franchise’s first animated movie. It is scheduled to start streaming this Friday, June 6, 2025. “The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession, and a WWII pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause,” reads the movie’s synopsis. “But while all these warriors are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent — the ultimate killer of killers.” Check out the Predator: Killer of Killers clip below (watch more trailers): What happens in the Predator: Killer of Killers clip? The video provides fans with a glimpse of the titular monster’s intense fight against two brave vikings, who are struggling against its strength and powers. The clip also shows off one of the monster’s newest weapons which is a plasma gun that sends powerful shockwaves against its enemies. The movie features the
2 June 2025
New Superman Merchandise Reveals Better Look at Lex Luthor’s Suit
New merchandise for James Gunn’s Superman offers a better look at Lex Luthor’s suit. Superman will be released in United States theaters next month from Warner Bros. Pictures. Written and directed by Gunn, the DCU movie stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. What does Lex Luthor’s DCU suit look like in Superman? Spin Master unveiled a new Luthorcorp Lab toy set last month that gave fans their first look at Lex’s suit, as it hasn’t been featured in any of the trailers for the movie thus far. Now, shared on X by DCU Updates, a new Superman Uno game gives fans an even better look at Lex’s suit. View it below: A better look at ‘SUPERMAN’ uno pic.twitter.com/2VM8coSJRQ — DCU Updates (@DCU_Updates) June 1, 2025 Confirmed Lex suit! This movie is going to kick ass. pic.twitter.com/MWLgSjWz8F — nothingsandwiches (@peraltaphx) June 2, 2025 “Superman, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures,” the synopsis for the film reads. “In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with
2 June 2025
Doctor Who Season 2 Finale’s Big Twist Might Be Misunderstood
The season finale of Doctor Who, “The Reality War,” was shocking for many reasons. However, the biggest surprise involved an appearance by actress Billie Piper, who played Ninth and Tenth Doctor companion Rose Tyler. The implication was that she would be the next Doctor. However, there are reasons to doubt this is the case. ‘The Reality War’ ended with the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) sacrificing the life force of his current incarnation. He did this to save the life of a young girl whose existence was born of a paradox. Rather than facing his death with fear, Fifteen celebrated how joyful his existence had been, regenerating while facing a star that had once been a friend. When the energy faded, however, a new figure, played by Billie Piper, was standing in Fifteen’s place. This seemed to imply that Billie Piper would be playing the Last of the Time Lords. (Image Source: BBC) However, in the closing credits, Billie Piper was credited with the line “And Introducing Billie Piper.” Traditionally, when a new actor takes over the role of the Doctor, they are credited “And Introducing (Name) as The Doctor.” This was how Ncuti Gatwa was credited for his first appearance
2 June 2025
Mike Flanagan Reveals Inspiration Behind DCU Movie
Mike Flanagan has opened up about the upcoming Clayface DC Universe movie that he worked on, revealing the Batman: The Animated Series episode that served as a big inspiration. What is the inspiration behind the Clayface DCU movie? Speaking to ComicBook in a recent interview, Flanagan revealed that the two-part episode “Feat of Clay” from the 1990s animated series was what initially drew him to the character. “Of course it was. I mean that is the perfect [story],” said Flanagan of the episodes. “‘Feat of Clay,’ Ron Perlman, to me, that’s it. That two-parter knocked me out. The short answer is that is absolutely what inspired my script. That is the world I wanted to live in. Batman: The Animated Series when I was growing up was my Batman. As much as [Michael] Keaton was my Batman, The Animated Series really was my Batman.” The two-part episode details the origins of Matt Hagen, a.k.a. Clayface. In the episodes, after Hagen, a successful actor, is injured in a car crash, a businessman named Ronald Daggett offers him a mysterious substance to take that allows him to transform into anyone he wants. Hagen soon becomes addicted to it and begins working under Daggett to get more.
2 June 2025
Downton Abbey 3 Teaser Trailer Previews The Crawley Family’s Grand Finale
Focus Features has finally shared the Downton Abbey 3 teaser trailer for the upcoming third and final installment of the acclaimed period drama film franchise based on Julian Fellowes’ popular TV series. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is scheduled to arrive in theaters on September 12, 2025. “The film follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter,” reads the synopsis. Check out the Downton Abbey 3 teaser trailer below (watch more trailers): What happens in the Downton Abbey 3 teaser trailer? The video provides fans with a glimpse of what to expect from the final chapter, as the Crawley family prepares to say goodbye to their beloved home. The movie will feature returning cast members Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Michelle Dockery as Mary, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Laura Carmichael as Edith, Jim Carter as Carson, Phyllis Logan as Elsie, Robert James-Collier as Thomas, Joanne Froggatt as Anna, Allen Leech as Tom, Penelope Wilton as Isobel, Lesley Nicol as Beryl, Michael Fox as Andy, Raquel Cassidy as Phyllis, Brendan Coyle as John Bates, Kevin
2 June 2025
Fans React to Taylor Swift’s Expression to Selena Gomez During NYC Outing
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift were spotted in a recent outing in New York City. During the outing, the latter made a shocked expression aimed at the former during a conversation. This expression garnered considerable fan attention, leading to a plethora of reactions flooding social media. Here is how fans reacted to Taylor Swift’s expression while talking to Selena Gomez. Taylor Swift’s expression to Selena Gomez stirs discussion online Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez recently had dinner together. At one point, the former showed a shocked/gagged expression while discussing something with the latter. This led to a flurry of reactions online, with some debating whether Gomez was sharing major gossip with Swift. “the tea must be so good,” one fan commented under a Reddit thread. Meanwhile, another fan hilariously pointed that the painting behind Gomez and Swift’s table was “gagged.” Yet another fan pointed out how the moment between the two friends and fellow artists resembled the moments they experienced with their own friends. “This does make me giggle because k definitely probably look like this in a lot of moments with my BFFs,” the fan added. “Celebrities. They’re just like us.” Swift’s outing with Gomez occurs shortly after the
2 June 2025
Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 1 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch
The Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 1 release date and time is right around the corner. It will showcase a fresh group of men and women in their pursuit of romance at the villa in Fiji. They will engage in a series of interesting challenges to bag the prize money of $100,000. Here are all the details on when Love Island USA Season 7’s first episode comes out and where to watch it. When is the Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 1 release date & time? The episode’s release date is June 3, 2025, and its release time is 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET. Check out its release times in the U.S. below: Timezone Release Date Release Time Eastern Time June 3, 2025 9 p.m Pacific Time June 3, 2025 6 p.m Where to watch Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 1 You can watch Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 1 via Peacock. Peacock is a streaming service owned by NBCUniversal. Launched in July 2020, the platform offers a mix of current NBC shows, classic TV series, movies, live sports, news, and original programming. It streams content such as Poker Face, Bel-Air, and Dr. Death.
2 June 2025
‘Cardi B Net Worth’ Trend Explained Amid Offset Spousal Support Demand
Cardi B’s net worth has become one of the popular search trends, owing to the drama surrounding her ongoing divorce from Offset. On May 30, Cardi B went off on social media after learning that Offset had filed for spousal support. Why is ‘Cardi B Net Worth’ trending? Offset recently asked for spousal support during their divorce proceedings. In a rant on X Spaces (formerly Twitter), Cardi B slammed her ex for the request. She called him a “deadbeat dad” and slammed him for not contributing to the kids’ expenses. (via Page Six) Cardi B, who has an estimated net worth of $80 million, has made it clear that she has been handling most of the financial burden when it comes to their children. She revealed some jaw-dropping figures, sharing that she pays for things like a personal driver, a private tutor, and even a chef to take care of her kids. She claims she pays $10,000 a month for a driver to take the kids to school and activities, and her daughter Kulture’s school tuition alone costs $45,000 a year. Cardi B pointed out that Offset, whose net worth is about $40 million, hasn’t been contributing to these costs
2 June 2025
MobLand Co-Creator on if Harry Dies in Season 1’s Ending
MobLand co-creator has revealed whether a major character dies in the Season 1 finale, following a tense final scene that left fans guessing. As the crime saga wraps its first chapter with major power shifts and emotional fallout, Butterworth clears up the ambiguity surrounding Tom Hardy’s character. Jez Butterworth confirms Harry doesn’t die in MobLand’s ending Tom Hardy’s character, Harry Da Souza, survives the dramatic final scene in MobLand Season 1, according to showrunner Jez Butterworth. In the final episode, Harry returns home after helping the Harrigans defeat the Stevensons. During an argument, his wife Jan (Joanne Froggatt) accidentally stabs him in the chest with a kitchen knife. “I mean, if you think about it, ‘is Harry dead?’ No. We’re not gonna – We love Harry. We love Tom,” Butterworth told the New York Post. The camera cuts away after the stabbing, but Harry is seen sitting and making a joke, leaving room for ambiguity. Butterworth emphasized that Harry’s domestic struggles were the emotional arc of the season. “It felt satisfyingly dramatic that having walked through fire for 10 episodes, what happens at the end is the one thing he’s not expecting.” He noted that the “attritional cost” of Harry’s
2 June 2025
What Does MobLand’s Slag Slang Mean?
In MobLand Episode 10, Anson Boon’s Eddie Harrigan delivers a harsh insult to his mother, calling her a “slag” after discovering a shocking family secret. But what does this British slang term actually mean, and why does Eddie use it in such a heated moment? Here are all the details. What is the meaning of slag slang in MobLand? In Episode 10 of MobLand, Eddie Harrigan confronts his mother, Bella, after learning that Conrad is actually his biological father and Kevin, whom he believed to be his half-brother, is in fact his full brother. In the heat of the moment, Eddie calls Maeve a “slag,” a term that caught the attention of viewers unfamiliar with British slang. “Slag” is a derogatory British slang term often used to shame a woman for perceived promiscuity or moral failure. In working-class British culture, particularly in areas like London or Liverpool, the word can carry layered meanings. However, it is almost always used with contempt. In MobLand, the insult is not thrown casually. It carries the weight of betrayal, disgust, and the emotional collapse of a family. Eddie’s outburst comes from a deep sense of betrayal. Throughout the season, he believed Kevin was his
2 June 2025
And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 2 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch
The And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 2 release date and time are right around the corner. This comedy-drama series serves as the revival of the popular television hit, Sex and the City. It brings back the trio Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they continue to navigate life and friendship in their 50s. The debut episode of Season 3, titled “Outlook Good,” saw Carrie and Aidan in a long-distance relationship, while Miranda wishes to ghost her latest fling. Without further ado, here’s all you need to know about the release date and time of And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 2. When is the And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 2 release date & time? The episode’s release date is Thursday, June 5, 2025, and its release time is 6:00 p.m. PT and 9:00 p.m. ET. Check out its release times in the U.S. below: Timezone Release Date Release Time Eastern Time June 5, 2025 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time June 5, 2025 6:00 p.m. Find out how many episodes will be available to watch in And Just Like That… Season 3 right here. Where to watch And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 2 You can watch
2 June 2025
Ben Affleck & Matt Damon’s The Rip Gets Teaser Trailer, Release Date
Netflix has released the first look for The Rip, the upcoming action movie starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, who play two Miami cops who discover millions of dollars in a stash house. What happens in The Rip teaser trailer? The Rip teaser trailer, which was only shown live during Tudum and not officially released, features Affleck and Damon as cops who have to ask whom they can trust after discovering a life-changing amount of money. The cast also includes Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, Sashe Calle (The Flash), Néstor Carbonell (Shogun), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Silent Night), Scott Adkins, and Teyana Taylor (A Thousand and One). It releases January 16, 2026. Check out The Rip teaser trailer below (watch more trailers): This is not a drill. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Kyle Chandler in #TheRip #Tudum pic.twitter.com/KRcqdZCsjO — Landon Johnson (@LandonHJohnson) June 1, 2025 The upcoming movie, which is set to release in the fall of this year on Netflix, tells the story of a group of cops who come upon millions of dollars in an abandoned stash house. As the group figures out what to do, things begin to fall apart after outside forces find out about the money. In a statement on the movie,
2 June 2025
Frankenstein Trailer Previews Guillermo del Toro’s Monster Movie Starring Oscar Isaac
The first trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein movie has been released. Based on the iconic Mary Shelley novel published in 1818, Frankenstein is a new movie written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. Starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein’s monster, the film will be released on Netflix this coming November. Check out the Frankenstein trailer below (watch more trailers and clips): What happens in the Frankenstein trailer? The Frankenstein trailer offers some exciting new footage of Isaac and Elordi’s characters, along with others played by Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. “Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro (Pinocchio, Cabinet of Curiosities, The Shape of Water) adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation,” the official synopsis reads. The cast of the movie also includes Ralph Ineson, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, and Christian Convery. Andrew Garfield was initially tapped to play Frankenstein’s monster in the film; however, he dropped out due to scheduling conflicts related to the 2023 strikes and was replaced by Elordi. Del Toro
1 June 2025
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1 June 2025
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch
The Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 release date and time is not too far away, and everyone is eager to know what’s next for this suspense drama. In the upcoming episode, titled “The Major Lift,” fans will witness how Tina and Wolfie’s relationship faces challenges when the Zauberwald ballroom is filled with musical instruments. On the other hand, Victoria suggests a girls’ night in with Imogen, but things don’t go as planned. Here are all the details about the show’s release date, along with where to watch it. When is the Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 release date & time? The episode’s release date is June 4, 2025, and its release time is 12 a.m. PT and 3 a.m. ET. Check out its release times in the U.S. below: Timezone Release Date Release Time Eastern Time June 4, 2025 3 a.m. Pacific Time June 4, 2025 12 a.m. Find out how many episodes will be available to watch in Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 right here. Where to watch Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 You can watch Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 via Hulu. Hulu is a top-notch streaming service that provides
1 June 2025
Sherlock & Daughter Episode 7 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch
The Sherlock & Daughter Episode 7 release date and time is almost here. The show follows the adventures of one of the most popular detectives in the world, Sherlock Holmes. However, this time, he is joined by an interesting partner, Amelia, who wants to find her father and solve her mother’s murder case. The previous episode, titled “Sound Connections,” showcased the duo identifying the villains surrounding them. Furthermore, Holmes decides to give back a favor in kind to his oldest foe. He ends up organizing a meeting between Professor Moriarty and the mysterious Australian man who is growing closer and closer to Amelia. Here’s all you need to know when Sherlock & Daughter’s ninth episode will be released and where to watch it. When is the Sherlock & Daughter Episode 7 release date & time? The episode’s release date is June 4, 2025, and its release time is 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET. Check out its release times in the U.S. below: Timezone Release Date Release Time Eastern Time June 4, 2025 9 p.m. Pacific Time June 4, 2025 6 p.m. Find out how many episodes will be available to watch in Sherlock & Daughter right here. Where
1 June 2025
Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Episode 1-10 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch
Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Episode 1-10 release date and time is not too far away, and fans want to know what the television series has in store for the upcoming installment. The comedy drama follows how a young teenager, alongside her free-spirited mother, moves to a new town seeking a fresh start. However, beneath the charming exterior lies a dark past filled with secrets, manipulation, and survival tactics. As they try to fit in and navigate life in the new place, things start to take a turn with each step they take. Here’s all you need to know. When is the Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Episode 1-10 release date & time? The episode’s release date is June 5, 2025, and its release time is 12 a.m. PT and 3 a.m. ET. Check out its release times in the U.S. below: Timezone Release Date Release Time Eastern Time June 5, 2025 3 a.m. Pacific Time June 5, 2025 12 a.m. Where to watch Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Episode 1-10 You can watch Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Episode 1-10 via Netflix. Netflix is a digital streaming platform that allows users to watch movies, television series, documentaries, and other
1 June 2025
Why There’s No New The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode This Week
The tenth episode of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 recently dropped. It showcased June reflecting on her experiences in Gilead. Subsequently, fans grew curious about the future of the series. So, is there a new The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 episode this week? Here are all the details on potential new episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale. Why Hulu won’t release The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6’s new episode on June 3 Hulu won’t release a new episode of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 on June 3 as the series has ended. Part 6 aired its final episode, titled “The Handmaid’s Tale,” on May 26, 2025. The new season consisted of a total of ten episodes, following the pattern of the first and previous two seasons, while Seasons 2 and 3 had 13 episodes each. Following the premiere of Season 6 episode 10, speculation surrounding the series’ future arose. Recently, streaming platforms have been releasing their shows’ seasons in parts to generate hype. However, The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 isn’t following this pattern as all its episodes have been released on their scheduled release date and times. Moreover, there is no Season 7 on the horizon. Hulu confirmed that The Handmaid’s Tale
1 June 2025
The Beginning After the End Episode 10 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch
The Beginning After the End Episode 10 release date and time are right around the corner. The previous episode showcased Arthur feeling something seeing a store selling extracted beast cores. Lilia wishes to get one, but her parents call this cheating, as she needs to awaken her individual core. Further, she sneaks into another store to purchase a cheap core. Here’s all you need to know about the release time of the tenth episode of The Beginning After the End and where you can watch it. When is the The Beginning After the End Episode 10 release date & time? The episode’s release date is June 4, 2025, and its release time is 11:30 PM JST, 7:30 am PT, and 10:30 p.m. ET. Check out its release times in the U.S. below: Timezone Release Date Release Time Eastern Time June 4, 2025 10:30 p.m Pacific Time June 4, 2025 7:30 am Find out how many episodes will be available to watch in the anime right here. Where to watch The Beginning After the End Episode 10 You can watch The Beginning After the End Episode 10 via Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll is a popular streaming service dealing in anime, manga, and Asian
1 June 2025
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1 June 2025
Is There a MobLand Episode 11 Release Date & Time?
Viewers are wondering if there’s a MobLand Episode 11 release date and time. This crime drama series has been praised by viewers for its interesting storylines, stellar performances, great action sequences, and likable, complex characters. Although the series has received mixed reviews, in terms of viewership, it has been doing excellently well. With the initial season having released 10 episodes, many want to know whether another episode or the next season is on the cards. Here’s all you need to know whether Episode 11 is happening or not. MobLand Episode 11 release date and time explained There isn’t a MobLand Episode 11 release date and time. This is because the series ended with Episode 10 titled “The Beast in Me.” MobLand is a British crime-drama series developed by Ronan Bennett. It chronicles the rivalries between two mob families, the Harrigans and the Stevensons. To protect their empires and save their lives, the former family takes the help of Harry Da Souza, a street-smart fixer. Has MobLand ended? Yes, MobLand has finished. It had only 10 episodes. At the time of writing, Season 2 hasn’t been announced. The finale focuses on Kevin stepping up to tackle a problem, whereas Tattersall completes
1 June 2025
10 LGBTQIA+ landmarks to visit around the world
Early in the morning on June 28, 1969, in New York City’s Greenwich Village, a group of queer folks — many of them people of color and transgender — bravely fought back against a police raid of the Stonewall Inn bar. This spirited act of defiance is credited with having launched the modern LGBTQIA+ civil rights movement. The world’s first coordinated Pride demonstrations took place on the first anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, and June has since become globally recognized as Pride Month. Related: From Medellin to Taipei: 12 underrated LGBTQIA+-friendly destinations to visit in 2025 The site of the Stonewall Rebellion remains a beacon of hope, inclusion and righteous defiance. You can show your solidarity with queer folks and allies by visiting this poignant historic site along with these other meaningful landmarks around the world that shine a light on LGBTQIA+ rights and the ongoing resistance against those who seek to silence and marginalize the community. Stonewall National Monument, New York SPENCER PLATT/GETTY IMAGES The Stonewall Inn shut down not long after the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, but it reopened in 2006 and has been a beloved LGBTQIA+ hangout ever since. In 2016, the U.S. National Park Service designated the
2 June 2025
MAC mulls China travel rules for officials
By Chung Li-hua and Esme Yeh / Staff reporter, with staff writer The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has proposed amendments to laws governing cross-strait relations that would require all public servants to obtain prior approval to visit China, Hong Kong or Macau. The proposed changes are part of efforts to implement President William Lai’s (賴清德) 17 national security strategies aimed at countering Beijing’s infiltration and influence operations, the council said. Under the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (臺灣地區與大陸地區人民關係條例), only political appointees, personnel involved in national security, sensitive interests or confidential matters, and public servants at or above grade 11 in the selected appointment rank are currently required to obtain government approval before visiting China. Photo: Reuters Political appointees and personnel involved in matters of national security, sensitive interests, or classified information could be fined between NT$2 million and NT$10 million (US$66,825 to US$334,124) if they travel to China without prior approval from the Joint Review Committee. Public servants at grade 11 or higher who fail to obtain approval from the Ministry of the Interior before visiting China could be fined between NT$20,000 and NT$100,000. However, public servants ranked at grade
2 June 2025
United Kingdom Ignites Travel Boom with New Direct Flights to Gibraltar Elevating Tourism and Unlocking Strategic Access to Spain and Morocco
Home » United Kingdom Travel News » United Kingdom Ignites Travel Boom with New Direct Flights to Gibraltar Elevating Tourism and Unlocking Strategic Access to Spain and Morocco Monday, June 2, 2025 The United Kingdom’s introduction of new direct flights from Birmingham to Gibraltar marks a significant milestone in expanding travel opportunities and regional connectivity. This strategic move not only provides travelers with convenient, year-round access to the vibrant British Overseas Territory but also strengthens economic and cultural ties with neighboring Spain and Morocco. By enhancing air links, the UK is fueling tourism growth, opening doors to unique experiences, and positioning Gibraltar as a key gateway between Europe and Africa. Birmingham Airport has introduced exciting new flights connecting the Midlands directly to Gibraltar, broadening travel options for residents and visitors alike. This twice-weekly route operates year-round, with flights departing every Thursday and Sunday, making it easier than ever to explore the unique British Overseas Territory perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. These new connections from Birmingham complement easyJet’s already well-established Gibraltar service, which includes flights from London Gatwick, Manchester, and Bristol. Together, these routes provide a total of 13 flights per week to Gibraltar, making the destination
2 June 2025
U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape
The United Kingdom travel market reached £53.5 billion in gross bookings in 2024, up 7% from the previous year, according to Phocuswright’s latest research report, U.K. Travel Market Essentials 2025. Although growth is expected to moderate to around 5% annually from 2026, the market remains robust—particularly in digital channels. Online penetration climbed to 88% and is on track to hit 90% by 2027, as offline bookings steadily decline. Direct supplier channels dominate, accounting for nearly 80% of online bookings, with online travel agencies growing at a slower pace. One of the most striking developments is the rapid rise of mobile booking, which made up 46% of online gross bookings in 2024 and is expected to overtake desktop by 2026. Segments like car rental and rail already see more than 60% of supplier-direct online bookings via mobile. Investment in mobile-native tools—from keyless hotel check-in to artificial intelligence-driven flight search—is accelerating across the sector. On the policy and infrastructure front, the U.K. government is reshaping domestic travel. Rail is gaining ground, both through public investment and the decision to re-nationalize major train operations under the forthcoming Great British Railways entity. Meanwhile, in aviation, new sustainable aviation fuel regulations introduced in 2025 will raise
2 June 2025
United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, France, Canada, United, States, Latvia, Jamaica, Bahamas and Iceland Unveil Spectacular Luxury Cruises Featuring Unforgettable Destinations and Exclusive Experiences
Home » CRUISE NEWS » United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, France, Canada, United, States, Latvia, Jamaica, Bahamas and Iceland Unveil Spectacular Luxury Cruises Featuring Unforgettable Destinations and Exclusive Experiences Monday, June 2, 2025 United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, France, Canada, United States, Latvia, Jamaica, Bahamas and Iceland, and join forces to deliver extraordinary cruise journeys that captivate travelers seeking iconic destinations combined with unmatched luxury and unforgettable cultural experiences. These carefully curated voyages offer guests the perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and world-class hospitality, making every trip a unique adventure filled with discovery and indulgence. Whether exploring vibrant cities, pristine natural wonders, or exotic island retreats, this collection of cruise itineraries promises to satisfy the desires of even the most discerning travelers. Cunard has announced its thrilling new cruise lineup with 195 voyages planned from April 2027 through January 2028. The renowned cruise line’s four-ship fleet will explore an impressive 115 destinations across 32 countries, offering guests a diverse range of experiences, rich cultural encounters, and breathtaking sights. This season promises a host of unique features, including overnight port stays, late-night departures, maiden calls to new destinations, and a remarkable number of visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Fleet Overview
2 June 2025
Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Teesside And other UK Airports Revolutionize Travel Security Allowing Larger Liquids
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Teesside And other UK Airports Revolutionize Travel Security Allowing Larger Liquids Monday, June 2, 2025 Several leading UK airports—including Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Teesside International—are spearheading a transformative shift in airport security by adopting advanced 3D CT scanners that allow travelers to carry up to 2 litres of liquids in their hand luggage. This groundbreaking technology not only streamlines the screening process but also eliminates the frustrating restrictions of the longstanding 100ml liquid rule, enhancing passenger convenience and reducing wait times. As these airports lead the way, they set a new benchmark for safer, faster, and more traveler-friendly security experiences across the UK. UK Airports Revolutionize Security: Travelers Can Now Carry Up to 2 Litres of Liquids in Hand Luggage at Select Locations Travelers flying through certain airports in the United Kingdom are experiencing a welcome upgrade in their security screening process. Thanks to the introduction of cutting-edge 3D computed tomography (CT) scanners, passengers at these airports can now carry liquids up to 2 litres in their hand luggage without the usual restrictions. However, this convenience isn’t yet universal across all UK airports, so knowing which locations have embraced the
2 June 2025
Thailand, China, Malaysia, Russia, India, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Japan, and France Forge Powerful Alliances to Transform International Tourism with Innovative Campaigns and Record-Breaking Visitor Influx
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Thailand, China, Malaysia, Russia, India, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Japan, and France Forge Powerful Alliances to Transform International Tourism with Innovative Campaigns and Record-Breaking Visitor Influx Monday, June 2, 2025 Thailand, China, Malaysia, Russia, India, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Japan, and France are driving unprecedented growth in global tourism by leveraging innovative marketing strategies, strategic partnerships, and sustainable travel initiatives. Their combined efforts are transforming the travel landscape, boosting economic development, and creating exceptional experiences that attract millions of visitors worldwide. This collaborative momentum is fueled by their commitment to enhancing infrastructure, embracing cutting-edge technology, and responding to evolving traveler preferences, positioning them as leaders in the rapidly evolving tourism industry. Thailand Launches Sawasdee Nihao to Celebrate 50 Years of Thai Chinese Relations and Boost Tourism The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled an ambitious campaign named “Sawasdee Nihao” to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. This milestone initiative is more than just a celebration—it serves as a strategic effort to refresh Thailand’s image within the Chinese travel market, strengthen bilateral partnerships, and stimulate demand through targeted, culturally attuned engagements designed to meet
2 June 2025
Hong Kong, Australia, China, And India Reap Major Benefits As Cathay Pacific Resumes Direct Flights To Cairns, Fueling Unprecedented Tourism Growth And Global Connectivity
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Hong Kong, Australia, China, And India Reap Major Benefits As Cathay Pacific Resumes Direct Flights To Cairns, Fueling Unprecedented Tourism Growth And Global Connectivity Monday, June 2, 2025 Hong Kong, Australia, China, and India are to be among the beneficiaries of the strong comeback by Cathay Pacific direct flights to Cairns, greatly improving international connectivity and sparking record tourism growth. Beginning in December, the seasonal service opens doors to seamless travel between these major international markets and Tropical North Queensland, ensuring an influx of holidaymakers over the peak season. The comeback by this high-demand route highlights the heightening economic and tourism affinities, as Cathay Pacific direct flights lead to boosted international travel, trade, and cultural exchange. Cathay Pacific is set to operate three direct flights per week between Hong Kong and Cairns from December 9 to February 28, aligning with the peak Christmas holidays and Lunar New Year period. This seasonal service, which returns for the second consecutive year, builds on the success of its inaugural offering and is expected to bring thousands of international tourists to Tropical North Queensland. Cairns Airport CEO Richard Barker expressed enthusiasm about the return of the Hong Kong-based carrier,
2 June 2025
China Joins with South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, US, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia in Preferring Travel to Japan, What Makes This Country Most Interesting
Home » ASIA » China Joins with South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, US, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia in Preferring Travel to Japan, What Makes This Country Most Interesting Monday, June 2, 2025 China joins South Korea. Taiwan joins Hong Kong. The US, Australia, Thailand, and Malaysia all join in too. One by one, travelers from across the globe are turning their eyes—and their passports—toward Japan. But why? What makes this country the most interesting destination right now? China isn’t just visiting. South Korea isn’t just returning. Taiwan isn’t just exploring. Hong Kong isn’t just watching. The US isn’t just flying in. Australia, Thailand, and Malaysia aren’t just passing through. They’re all choosing Japan—again and again. This isn’t a trend. It’s a movement. A global shift in travel desire. China joins with South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the US, Australia, Thailand, and Malaysia in seeking something deeper. Something unforgettable. Japan offers more than beauty—it offers connection, mystery, and meaning. So what exactly is pulling the world toward this one incredible destination? Keep reading. The answer reveals why Japan is becoming the heart of world travel in 2025. Japan’s tourism revival has found its strongest ally in Chinese travelers. In an
1 June 2025
UK Joins Denmark, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, India, And More In Updated US Travel Advisory Warning Of Rising Global Safety Risks
Home » America Travel News » UK Joins Denmark, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, India, And More In Updated US Travel Advisory Warning Of Rising Global Safety Risks Sunday, June 1, 2025 The UK has joined Denmark, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, India, and several other countries in the latest updated US travel advisory, which warns of rising global safety risks affecting travelers worldwide. This advisory reflects increasing concerns over violent incidents, crime, civil unrest, and unpredictable security threats that may target popular tourist destinations, transportation hubs, and public venues, urging travelers to exercise heightened caution and stay informed when planning international trips. The United States government has recently issued an updated travel advisory highlighting escalating safety concerns and risks across multiple countries worldwide. Among the nations featured are the United Kingdom, Denmark, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, and India, alongside several others. This advisory underscores the growing security threats travelers may face, urging increased vigilance and caution while visiting these destinations. A Growing Landscape of Travel Risks The updated US travel advisory signals a rising tide of global safety challenges, ranging from violent attacks and civil unrest to crime and kidnapping. These threats are not isolated to any one region but span
1 June 2025
Mpox in the United States and Around the World: Current Situation | Mpox
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1 June 2025
China’s box office in Dragon Boat Festival holiday surpasses 300 mln
China’s 2025 three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday box office had exceeded 300 million yuan (about 41.3 million U.S. dollars) as of 15:57 Saturday, showing a significant increase over the same period last year, according to online ticketing platforms. Hollywood blockbuster “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” has emerged as the clear frontrunner with more than 122 million revenue (about 16.9 million U.S. dollars), demonstrating the enduring appeal of the action franchise among Chinese moviegoers. The holiday lineup also features multiple animated films catering to the International Children’s Day, which falls on Sunday, also the second day of the traditional holiday. The three animated films claimed the second to fourth spots on the box office rankings: the legendary Japanese cartoon figure Doraemon’s new movie “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Art World Tales,” China-produced “Endless Journey of Love,” and the Disney production “Lilo and Stitch.” The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the traditional Chinese calendar. This year, it was celebrated on Saturday, May 31. During the festival, people follow the tradition of dragon boat racing and eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) to honor the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. China’s
1 June 2025
United Arab Emirates, Spain, Greece, Mexico, Ghana, United States, Canada, United Kingdom: Nations Align for Tourism Renewal as UN Elects New Secretary-General Amid Calls for Global Cooperation and Equity
Home » TOURISM NEWS » United Arab Emirates, Spain, Greece, Mexico, Ghana, United States, Canada, United Kingdom: Nations Align for Tourism Renewal as UN Elects New Secretary-General Amid Calls for Global Cooperation and Equity Saturday, May 31, 2025 In a momentous decision reshaping the landscape of global tourism leadership, Shaikha Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates has been elected as the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism, following a landmark vote by the Executive Council in Madrid, Spain. Her victory marks a historic first—the first woman to lead the international tourism body since its founding, signaling a transformative chapter for the organization and global travel governance. The selection process, which took place on May 30, 2025, drew international attention as tourism ministers, diplomats, and industry stakeholders awaited the outcome of one of the most contested elections in the agency’s history. A Groundbreaking Win for Women and the Middle East Al Nowais, who currently serves as Corporate Vice President at Rotana Hotels in Abu Dhabi, emerged as a frontrunner from the outset. She secured 16 votes in the first round, quickly building consensus among council members, and ultimately clinched 24 votes in the second round—well above the required 18 votes to
1 June 2025
Trump visits Pittsburgh area to talk about U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership
SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a visit to US Steel – Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, May 30, 2025, to mark the ‘partnership’ between Nippon Steel and US Steel. President Trump interreacts with crowd during rally Jeff Swensen / Getty Images President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the US Steel-Irvin Works on May 30, 2025 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. President Trump visits the steel factory after greenlighting the long-proposed merger between U.S. Steel and Tokyo-based Nippon Steel. President Trump walks on stage for rally SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a visit to US Steel – Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, May 30, 2025, to mark the ‘partnership’ between Nippon Steel and US Steel. President Trump walks on stage during rally Jeff Swensen / Getty Images President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the US Steel-Irvin Works on May 30, 2025 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. President Trump visits the steel factory after greenlighting the long-proposed merger between U.S. Steel and Tokyo-based Nippon Steel. President Trump talks to crowd at rally SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump
31 May 2025
Hong Kong Welcomes the World with Summer Viva Featuring a Nonstop Festival of Fun, Culture, and Adventure
Home » Adventure Travel News » Hong Kong Welcomes the World with Summer Viva Featuring a Nonstop Festival of Fun, Culture, and Adventure Saturday, May 31, 2025 Hong Kong is throwing open its doors to the world this summer with the vibrant launch of “Summer Viva,” a citywide celebration packed with thrilling activities, cultural experiences, and festive attractions designed to ignite the spirit of travel. From electrifying theme park spectacles and immersive art events to sun-drenched island escapes and dynamic street pop-ups, this season-long extravaganza showcases the city’s unique blend of tradition and modernity. With something tailored for every traveler — families, solo adventurers, culture seekers, and party lovers alike — Summer Viva cements Hong Kong’s position as a premier global destination for nonstop summer excitement. This summer, Hong Kong is rolling out the red carpet for travelers from across the globe with “Hong Kong Summer Viva” — a dynamic, season-long celebration that captures the very essence of summertime excitement. Packed with exclusive events, vibrant parties, and unforgettable adventures, this extravaganza promises tailored thrills for every kind of visitor. Whether you’re drawn to high-energy sporting spectacles, thrilling theme park experiences, relaxing island escapes, or buzzing street pop-ups, this summer in
31 May 2025
China braces for inbound tourism surge over holiday amid policy incentives
China is preparing for a significant surge in inbound travelers over the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, fueled by its expanded visa-free policies, enhanced visitor-friendly measures and growing cultural appeal. In the lead-up to the holiday, the Chinese government announced the extension of visa-free access to nationals of all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Starting June 1, the second day of the public holiday, China will also launch a trial visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from five Latin American countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. These expanded visa exemptions, together with streamlined payment systems and instant tax refunds for foreign shoppers, are positioning China as an increasingly attractive destination for global travelers. Many foreign visitors are seizing the opportunity to experience China’s rich cultural heritage through immersive holiday activities. “Really drawn to the local cuisine. There are so many tourist attractions, and the traditional culture is rich and vibrant. I love Chengdu very much,” said a tourist from the UK while visiting Chengdu, one of the most popular destinations in China, known for its giant panda habitat and spicy hotpot. A traveler from Mexico praised China’s digital payment services: “We buy some bracelets and earrings and rings, this
31 May 2025
Hong Kong Government Unveils 9 New Tourist Hotspots
Photo credit: GOHK Tourists visiting Hong Kong are shifting their focus from the finer things in life to more cultural, natural, and Instagrammable experiences. In response, Hong Kong authorities are swiftly adapting to this new travel trend. The local government has unveiled nine new Hong Kong tourist hotspots, with developments to slowly roll over in the coming year. The locations were picked for their Hong Kong stand-out characteristics and rich culture. And the “Made in Hong Kong” campaign also aims to support local businesses and bring in a new perspective for historic neighbourhoods. 9 new tourist hotspots: Major developments transforming the landscape in Hong Kong Victoria Park Bazaar Image credit: GOHK Around 30 stalls will open at Victoria Park’s entrances in Causeway Bay, focusing on cultural services, handmade crafts, and artworks. It’ll be open on weekends and public holidays, and feature rotating themed activities to create a vibrant arts fair atmosphere. This project is to launch in Q4 of this year. Pink Trumpet Tree Garden Complementing Central’s scenic waterfront, vibrant pink trumpet trees and bougainvillea shrubs will be planted along Tamar Park’s harbourfront. The picturesque floral display is set to finish by year-end. Old Town Central Tour HKTB and HKwalls
30 May 2025
Duanwu Festival holiday expected to see 687 million passenger trips across China
The upcoming Duanwu Festival holiday, running from Saturday to Monday, is expected to see 687 million cross-regional passenger trips across China, up 7.7 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Transport. The Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It will be celebrated on Saturday (May 31) this year. The ministry said that self-driving travelers will represent a large proportion of all travelers during the holiday, with the expressways to serve a daily average of 40.7 million vehicles, 98 percent of which are passenger cars. The road network will be busier and busier from 16:00 Friday and enter the pre-holiday rush hours from 19:00 to 21:00. For the railway travel rush from Friday to Tuesday, trains across China are expected to serve 80.5 million passenger trips. The railways will see a peak of 18.3 million passenger trips on Saturday. As the Duanwu Festival holiday this year overlaps the Children’s Day, it heralds a significant increase of short-distance self-driving tours and family trips. Meanwhile, dragon boat races and other intangible cultural heritage activities will bring an influx of travelers to popular tourist cities
30 May 2025
‘Hong Kong Summer Viva’: Calling All Fans to Dive into Festivals, Games and Parties – Only in Hong Kong!
Here comes a citywide bash that’s jam-packed with events and activities for travellers from all corners of the world HONG KONG, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This summer, Hong Kong invites the world to experience “Hong Kong Summer Viva”, a season-long celebration of everything we love about summer, with exclusive experiences, parties and adventures for every type of fan. From theme park parties and island escapes to action-packed sports events, buzzing fairs and surprise pop-ups, Hong Kong Summer Viva is your invitation to dive headfirst into a summer to remember – only in Hong Kong. Global Fans Unite for Fun-Filled Theme Park Celebrations Get ready to groove into the summer party vibes! Starting June 28, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) celebrates its 20th anniversary with The Most Magical Party of All, a year-long extravaganza filled with three unmissable festivities, including a brand-new anniversary-only castle stage show, largest-ever parade and the grandest nighttime spectacular in HKDL’s history. At this day-to-night party, tempt your tastebuds with more than 80 new food and drink creations, complete your party look with over 300 all-new 20th anniversary merchandise, and receive a complimentary digital party photo via the Disney PhotoPass mobile app. In collaboration with
30 May 2025
Hong Kong Airport Express Launches Exciting Summer Promotions to Enhance Travel Experience for Locals and Tourists
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong Airport Express Launches Exciting Summer Promotions to Enhance Travel Experience for Locals and Tourists Friday, May 30, 2025 As summer approaches, the Hong Kong Airport Express is rolling out a series of special offers and promotions designed to provide even greater convenience, savings, and comfort for travelers using the rail service between the city and Hong Kong International Airport. Starting from June 22, 2025, these initiatives will particularly benefit families, senior citizens, and groups, encouraging more passengers to experience the reliable and speedy connection the Airport Express is renowned for. Free Rides for Children with Child Octopus Card One of the standout promotions this summer is the introduction of free rides for children aged 3 to 11 who travel on the Airport Express using their Child Octopus cards. This offer, valid from June 22 to August 31, 2025, allows young travelers to commute between the Airport and major urban stations such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, and Tsing Yi without paying any fare. This generous initiative aims to support families planning summer vacations or visiting relatives, making the journey more affordable and hassle-free for younger passengers. Half-Price Fares for JoyYou Card Holders Alongside
30 May 2025
Hong Kong Boosts Aviation Network Across Mainland China Through HK Express’ Launch Of Direct Tri-Weekly Flights To Yiwu
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Hong Kong Boosts Aviation Network Across Mainland China Through HK Express’ Launch Of Direct Tri-Weekly Flights To Yiwu Friday, May 30, 2025 Hong Kong is strategically strengthening its aviation ties with Mainland China by launching new direct tri-weekly flights to Yiwu through its low-cost carrier HK Express. This move not only enhances cross-border connectivity but also supports Hong Kong’s broader goal of becoming a more integrated regional transport hub. By tapping into Yiwu’s reputation as a major global trading center, the new route fosters greater business and tourism exchange, aligning with Hong Kong’s post-pandemic recovery strategy and deepening economic cooperation with key Mainland cities. HK Express has inaugurated a brand-new direct flight route linking Hong Kong to Yiwu, a dynamic trade hub in China’s Zhejiang Province. This groundbreaking connection represents the first direct air service between the two cities, enhancing regional mobility and opening fresh avenues for tourism, commerce, and economic engagement. The airline now operates three weekly flights on this new route, with departures scheduled every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Flights take off from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and land at Yiwu International Airport (YIW), providing a convenient option for both
30 May 2025
Ireland, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, United States Tourism Sees Growth Thanks to Aer Lingus Avios Reward Flights
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Ireland, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, United States Tourism Sees Growth Thanks to Aer Lingus Avios Reward Flights Friday, May 30, 2025 In 2025, Aer Lingus loyalty program members have collectively saved an astonishing €3 million by redeeming their Avios points for flights, upgrades, and travel experiences. This milestone underscores the immense value and growing popularity of Avios as a powerful currency in the world of airline loyalty programs. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a casual flyer, this news is an exciting opportunity to learn how you too can maximize your Avios rewards and enjoy substantial savings on your next trip. From short-haul flights across Europe to long-haul transatlantic journeys, Aer Lingus and its Avios program are opening doors to remarkable travel possibilities. This feature will guide you through how Aer Lingus members are saving big, the mechanics behind Avios redemption, and practical expert tips to help you optimize your points — turning your dream vacations into affordable realities. What Are Avios and Why Are They So Valuable? Avios are the frequent flyer points currency used by Aer Lingus and several other airlines, including British Airways and Iberia. Members earn Avios by flying with
30 May 2025
Switzerland, United Kingdom, China, United States, Portugal, Germany, Spain, and Ireland Confront Widespread Flight Cancellations and Delays Sparking Urgent Travel Challenges and Industry Shakeups
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Switzerland, United Kingdom, China, United States, Portugal, Germany, Spain, and Ireland Confront Widespread Flight Cancellations and Delays Sparking Urgent Travel Challenges and Industry Shakeups Friday, May 30, 2025 Widespread flight cancellations and delays are currently impacting major air travel hubs across Switzerland, the United Kingdom, China, the United States, Portugal, Germany, Spain, and Ireland. A combination of pilot shortages, severe weather events, technical failures, and logistical challenges has created significant disruptions, leading to extensive passenger delays and forcing airlines to drastically adjust their schedules. These ongoing issues are not only straining travelers but also prompting urgent operational changes within the industry as carriers struggle to restore stability and meet soaring demand. SWISS International Air Lines Announces Major Flight Reductions Amid Widespread Airline Disruptions SWISS International Air Lines, a key member of the Lufthansa Group, has announced significant cuts to its flight schedule, cancelling over a thousand flights planned between now and October 2025. This move is expected to disrupt travel plans for tens of thousands of passengers and intensify competition for remaining seats, coming at a time when several other major airlines are also scaling back their operations. In total, SWISS is cutting approximately 1.5%
30 May 2025
淡江大學二度與AIT合辦EMI培訓 12教師精進英文教學 – 社會新聞 – PChome Online 新聞
墨新聞｜記者韋石／綜合報導 【賴映秀淡水校園報導】全英語教學推動中心再次辦理英語授課（EMI）培訓計畫，與美國在台協會（AIT）共同向美國國務院教育文化事務局（Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State）提出。本次與臺北大學合辦，本校有12位來自各院系的教師自主報名，進行培訓。 延續上次方式，仍由美國國務院教育文化事務局資助的英語語言專家計畫（English Language Specialist Program）派出博士級英語語言專家，針對EMI的相關概念與實務內容進行深入教導。講師Joseph Siegel現任教於瑞典Stockholm University英文學系，專長領域涵蓋語言教學、語言學、教師教學技巧與課室實踐。 EMI組長吳凱書指出，去年辦理課程受教師好評，今年再度申請。培訓內容包括整合任務型和協作學習方法，針對不同英語理解程度之學生的教導技巧、設計和實施EMI背景下的學生主動學習策略（例如問題導向學習、翻轉課堂和案例研究等）進行實作教學。 英語授課（EMI）培訓課程講師為博士級英語語言專家Joseph Siegel，他為瑞典長期投入於師資培育的學者。（圖／EMI提供） 課程分初中高三階級，於3月到5月持續進行，每階級皆為9小時，由老師自由選擇訓練課程。12位之中，有5位教師報名參與三階段的培訓，其中，國企系教授孫嘉祈已連續兩年全部參加。他在課後接受訪問表示，在事先研究過師資之後，他發現Joseph Siegel是在美國出生，曾於日本任教，現於瑞典長期投入於師資培育的學者，因此決定從初階開始參與。原本期待的是高階課程，因為教學規畫是針對教授EMI種子教師的師資培訓，對他來說是全新的進階課程。但沒想到初、中階一樣精采，因教師將教學理論模型帶入教學場域，並且把他所接觸的英日瑞典三國的個案提出研討，同樣令他收穫滿滿。尤其這次在線上課程與臺北、世新大學等校教師交流，再經由Joseph Siegel回饋，也有許多意外所得。「所以講師不同、同學不同，收穫就會有所不同。」他鼓勵教師多多參與，不應自我設限。 除了孫嘉祈之外，參與三階段的教師，還有日文系副教授徐佩伶、教心所助理教授張瓊方、英文系副教授張慈珊、西語系助教巫宛真。全程參與者將獲得淡江大學與AIT聯合發放的受訓證書。 此篇文章最開始出處為: 淡江大學二度與AIT合辦EMI培訓 12教師精進英文教學 Source link
3 June 2025
The Frequency School breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the “195” song featuring the most nationalities
LONDON and LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Frequency School set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for “Most nationalities to contribute vocals to a musical recording (single song)” with the “195” song on Monday, in a bid to raise awareness about gender equality and to ignite a global movement uplifting people through the transformative power of soundhealing frequencies. The record-breaking “195” is the first song in history featuring women from all of the world’s 195 countries and using sound healing frequencies and the 528 Hz ‘Love Frequency’. The Frequency School co-founded by U.S. Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum music producer Maejor, Martina Fuchs, Kingsley M, Brandon Lee and Aaron Dawson produced this visionary, powerful and universal campaign and premiered it during the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 20-24. Using the sounds of birds and the heartbeat as instrumental elements, the “195” aims to raise the world’s frequency, elevate humanity, and trigger a positive impact by uniting and empowering women worldwide. One woman in every one of the world’s 195 countries recognized by the United Nations said one word: “EQUALITY” in her national language or native tongue and sent in her voice and video recording. The number of women and nationalities participating
2 June 2025
淡江大學二度與AIT合辦EMI培訓 12教師精進英文教學 | 蕃新聞
墨新聞｜記者韋石／綜合報導 【賴映秀淡水校園報導】全英語教學推動中心再次辦理英語授課（EMI）培訓計畫，與美國在台協會（AIT）共同向美國國務院教育文化事務局（Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State）提出。本次與臺北大學合辦，本校有12位來自各院系的教師自主報名，進行培訓。延續上次方式，仍由美國國務院教育文化事務局資助的英語語言專家計畫（English Language Specialist Program）派出博士級英語語言專家，針對EMI的相關概念與實務內容進行深入教導。講師Joseph Siegel現任教於瑞典Stockholm University英文學系，專長領域涵蓋語言教學、語言學、教師教學技巧與課室實踐。EMI組長吳凱書指出，去年辦理課程受教師好評，今年再度申請。培訓內容包括整合任務型和協作學習方法，針對不同英語理解程度之學生的教導技巧、設計和實施EMI背景下的學生主動學習策略（例如問題導向學習、翻轉課堂和案例研究等）進行實作教學。 英語授課（EMI）培訓課程講師為博士級英語語言專家Joseph Siegel，他為瑞典長期投入於師資培育的學者。（圖／EMI提供） 課程分初中高三階級，於3月到5月持續進行，每階級皆為9小時，由老師自由選擇訓練課程。12位之中，有5位教師報名參與三階段的培訓，其中，國企系教授孫嘉祈已連續兩年全部參加。他在課後接受訪問表示，在事先研究過師資之後，他發現Joseph Siegel是在美國出生，曾於日本任教，現於瑞典長期投入於師資培育的學者，因此決定從初階開始參與。原本期待的是高階課程，因為教學規畫是針對教授EMI種子教師的師資培訓，對他來說是全新的進階課程。但沒想到初、中階一樣精采，因教師將教學理論模型帶入教學場域，並且把他所接觸的英日瑞典三國的個案提出研討，同樣令他收穫滿滿。尤其這次在線上課程與臺北、世新大學等校教師交流，再經由Joseph Siegel回饋，也有許多意外所得。「所以講師不同、同學不同，收穫就會有所不同。」他鼓勵教師多多參與，不應自我設限。除了孫嘉祈之外，參與三階段的教師，還有日文系副教授徐佩伶、教心所助理教授張瓊方、英文系副教授張慈珊、西語系助教巫宛真。全程參與者將獲得淡江大學與AIT聯合發放的受訓證書。 此篇文章最開始出處為: 淡江大學二度與AIT合辦EMI培訓 12教師精進英文教學 Source link
2 June 2025
Harvard grads celebrate commencement in shadow of Trump’s threat
發佈日期: 2025-05-30 19:28 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 Harvard University held its commencement ceremony and won a reprieve in its legal battle over U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign student ban. The judgment came after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it would give Harvard 30 days to challenge the administration’s revocation of its right to enrol non-U.S. students. The president of Harvard University took to the podium to address new grads who came to Cambridge, Massachusetts from across the country and around the world to study. “Around the world. Just as it should be.” The crowd burst in cheers, showing camaraderie at a tumultuous time when the oldest university in the United States comes under sustained attacks from the federal government. A graduate speaker at the commencement pointed to the leadership that Harvard manifested throughout its history and urged the school to stand strong. “I am proud to stand today alongside our graduating class, our faculty, and our president with the shared conviction that this ongoing project of Veritas is one worth defending.” Also addressing the event was Yurong “Luanna” Jiang, a Chinese student who studied international development. Stressing the importance of teaching students from around the world, the 25-year-old
30 May 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, “including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.” Rubio said in his announcement posted on X that the government will “aggressively” revoke visas for students from China, which is the second-largest country of origin for international students in the United States, behind only India. In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 270,000 international students were from China, making up roughly a quarter of all foreign students in the United States. On Tuesday, Rubio halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for international students as the department prepares guidelines for increased vetting of their activity on social media. The announcements from the State Department added to uncertainty for America’s international students, who have faced intensifying scrutiny from President Donald Trump’s administration. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh student Vladyslav Plyaka was planning to visit Poland to see his mother and renew his visa, but he doesn’t know when that will be possible now that visa appointments are suspended. He also doesn’t feel safe leaving the U.S. even when appointments resume. “I don’t think I have enough trust in the system at this
29 May 2025
US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump and Sen. McCormick say
U.S. Sen. David McCormick said Tuesday that an arrangement that will allow Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American CEO, a majority of board members from the United States and U.S. government approval over certain corporate functions. The Pennsylvania senator spoke on CNBC, four days after President Donald Trump suggested that an agreement on a “partnership” was at hand to resolve Nippon Steel’s nearly $15 billion bid to buy iconic American steelmaker U.S. Steel that has been blocked on national security grounds. Following his statement Friday, Trump on Sunday told reporters that U.S. Steel will be “controlled by the United States, otherwise I wouldn’t make the deal” and that “it’s an investment and it’s a partial ownership, but it’ll be controlled by the U.S.A.” McCormick described the U.S. government’s veto as a “golden share” and suggested that the idea was Nippon Steel’s proposal. Nippon Steel has yet to say anything about whether it is willing to accept the concept described by Trump and McCormick in place of its bid to buy the company. Gov. Josh Shapiro, speaking at an unrelated news conference Tuesday at the University of Pittsburgh, did not discuss terms, but said “there’s
28 May 2025
Harvard student leaders urge collective opposition to Trump’s foreign-student ban
發佈日期: 2025-05-26 19:50 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 Harvard University student leaders have sent a letter to The Washington Post saying the Trump administration’s move to bar the school from accepting foreign applicants is putting the future of thousands of international students at risk. They have called on all Americans to oppose the ban and safeguard the right to free speech. Last Thursday, the Trump administration escalated an ongoing feud with Harvard University by revoking its ability to enrol international students. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security gave the Ivy League school 72 hours to comply with demands and provide student records, including protest footage. A judge then placed a temporary halt on the federal order after Harvard sued to stop what it describes as “arbitrary, capricious, unlawful and unconstitutional action.” If the order stands, however, foreign students, who account for more than a quarter of Harvard’s undergraduate student body, will be forced to transfer or lose their legal status to stay in the U.S. Three international students from Harvard said in the letter published in The Post’s opinion section that they were afraid but had to “speak up.” They decried Trump’s authoritarian game, saying he is using international students as
26 May 2025
Students ponder Harvard future as judge blocks Trump’s ban
發佈日期: 2025-05-24 21:37 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 A federal judge has blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from cutting off Harvard University’s enrollment of foreign students. Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers called Trump’s crackdown on Harvard “steps towards tyranny.” In its lawsuit filed earlier Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard University said the move by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to cut off enrollment of foreign students at the university violates the First Amendment of the U.S. constitution. The lawsuit said it will have an “immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders.” Harvard said the move has “thrown campus into disarray days before graduation.” It said “future applicants may shy away from applying out of fear of further reprisals from the U.S. government.” The ruling from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs puts the sanction against Harvard on hold, pending the lawsuit. Still many foreign students expressed concern about their futures at Harvard. Canadian student Aleksandra Conevska said: “I have mentally been planning out a life here, and now it feels very disorienting to have to try to think about whether or not I’m welcome here or whether there is a stable
24 May 2025
Mixed emotions among Chinese students on U.S. education
發佈日期: 2025-05-24 21:38 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 The Trump administration’s attack on Harvard is sowing broader anxiety among overseas Chinese students, who fear they may be caught in the crosshairs of an expanded wave of exclusion. May is traditionally college graduation time in the United States. But some Chinese newly grads have mixed emotions about what lies ahead. Chen Shuqi from Beijing studied at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in media studies and digital science. She had completed her degree and initially looked to stay in the U.S. for further study or work. But her plan was overshadowed by America’s political climate. Chen said the environment and public opinion seem to send the message that outsiders are not welcome in the U.S., and foreign nationals may face even starker challenges if they are living in the Republican-dominated states. Chen noted China has surpassed the United States in a number of technologies. She expects the Trump administration to continue to go after international students, particularly Chinese, on the excuse of national security. And Chen is planning to go back to her homeland. Zhou Haoyang, a biochemistry student from the University of California, Los Angeles, said many overseas Chinese students are
24 May 2025
Academics said Trump’s crackdown on universities is a blow to academic freedom
發佈日期: 2025-05-23 19:44 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 Scholars in the U.S. have described Donald Trump’s college crackdown as a serious blow to academic freedom as well as American education as a brand. The European Union is reportedly mulling recruitment campaigns to lure talent fleeing from Trump’s spending cuts with half a billion euros of incentives. Former President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Professor Tony Chan, used to teach at the University of California. He pointed out that many scholars in America hold the view that the Trump administration’s actions are undermining academic freedom. He said that academic independence is at the very heart of universities’ role and political interference would not only threaten their independence, but also alter their complexion. Chan, who studied in the United States in the 1970s, recalled the extent of freedom and inclusiveness at the time, but noted this land no longer welcomes foreign students, especially Chinese. The brand of American education, which has long been one of its most potent soft powers, has deteriorated following recent upheavals, and it would take a long time to restore, Chan said. The Trump administration has significantly slashed research funds in their latest overhaul of
23 May 2025
Historic First: CUNY In USA Establishes ‘Achyuta Samanta India Initiative’ Research Institute
Dr Samanta also bestowed with the Presidential Medal by the Varsity in New York BHUBANESHWAR, India, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a ground-breaking development that marks a proud moment for India, especially for Odisha, a premier research institute at the City University of New York (CUNY) has been named after renowned educationist and social reformer Dr. Achyuta Samanta (Founder of KIIT and KISS). The newly established ‘Achyuta Samanta India Initiative CUNY Crest Institute’ (ASIICCI) was inaugurated on Tuesday in the presence of distinguished academics and dignitaries from across the United States. Dr. Achyuta Samanta Inaugurating the Research Institute Named in His Honour in the Presence of Senior City University of New York (CUNY) Officials. This historic move is the first time a research centre in the United States has been named after an Indian, making it a moment of immense pride not only for Dr. Samanta but also for the people of Odisha and the global KIIT and KISS community. The newly established institute will provide American students with opportunities to research on Odisha’s rich art and heritage. It will also focus on Dr. Samanta’s contribution to the socio-economic development of tribal communities and his achievements in the field of education.
22 May 2025
歐洲必訪國家推薦！從英國、德國、瑞士、法國到摩納哥一次看 – 輕旅行
說到歐洲旅遊，你會先想到哪個國家？浪漫的巴黎、時髦的英國還是擁有壯闊景致的瑞士，西歐為歐洲文明的核心地帶，承載著數千年的藝術、人文與建築，吸引著全球遊客前往，每個國家都擁有自己獨特的人文風土，可以在百年教堂感受古老文明，也可以在街頭市集品嚐最道地的美食，推薦歐洲必訪國家，從英國、法國、德國、瑞士、荷蘭到摩納哥，適合旅遊的季節跟必訪的景點一次告訴你，準備你的歐洲旅程，好好感受當地的藝術、建築、音樂、時尚、自然風景與生活方式。 歐洲必訪國家推薦｜英國 英國（United Kingdom）融合歷史文化與現代摩登擁有國際都市、如詩如畫的鄉村與壯麗遼闊的自然景觀，無論你喜歡文化、歷史、美食或是大自然，英國都是理想的旅遊目的地，像是英國的首都倫敦（London）擁有大笨鐘、倫敦塔橋、白金漢宮與大英博物館⋯等必訪景點，也可以搭乘倫敦眼看城市全景，或是到牛津與劍橋這兩座大學城感受悠久的學術傳統與美麗建築。 英國旅遊最佳月份 英國以多變的天氣聞名，最佳的旅遊時節是春季與夏季，三月到五月是英國的春季，氣溫在8度到15度之間，可以欣賞百花爭艷的美景，而六月到八月是英國最溫暖的季節，天氣宜人，但偶爾會下小雨，倫敦的海德公園是夏季熱門的聚會場所，可以在此享受野餐跟和煦的陽光。 （圖／unsplash） 英國必訪城市｜倫敦London 倫敦是英國的首都，擁有兩千多年的歷史，融合了古典與現代的風貌。倫敦不僅是政治、經濟與文化中心，也是藝術與時尚重鎮，倫敦著名的地標包括大笨鐘、倫敦塔橋、白金漢宮與倫敦眼，此外，倫敦也以多元文化聞名，擁有來自世界各地的居民與豐富的美食選擇，是一個充滿活力與魅力的城市。 倫敦London必訪景點： 倫敦塔橋、大英博物館、白金漢宮、泰晤士河、倫敦眼、V&A博物館、大笨鐘、巨石陣 英國必訪城市｜劍橋Cambridge 坐落在康河（River Cam）旁劍橋是英國的歷史名城，以劍橋大學而聞名，劍橋擁有悠久的教育傳統與優美的建築景觀，像是國王學院禮拜堂（King’s College Chapel）、圖書館與學院庭園都極具魅力，遊客可以乘著撐篙船悠遊康河，感受寧靜典雅的學術氛圍。 劍橋Cambridge必訪景點： 劍橋大學、國王學院禮拜堂、費茲威廉博物館、劍橋琴酒實驗室、劍橋大學植物園 英國必訪城市｜牛津Oxford 牛津以擁有超過九百年歷史的牛津大學而聞名，融合了中世紀風格的建築、蜿蜒的街巷與濃厚的書卷氣息，牛津大學由多個獨立學院組成，每個學院都有其獨特的歷史與傳統，像是基督堂學院（Christ Church）和萬靈學院（All Souls College）⋯等都是牛津的知名地標。 牛津Oxford必訪景點： 牛津大學、牛津大學毅然歷史博物館、皮特河博物館、嘆息橋、聖母瑪利亞大學教堂 （圖／unsplash） 英國必訪城市｜曼徹斯特Manchester 曼徹斯特是英國西北部的重要城市，以工業革命的發源地之一而聞名，曾是全球紡織業與製造業的重鎮，現今的曼徹斯特融合了歷史與當代文化，這裡有著名的曼徹斯特大學、豐富的音樂與藝術場域，以及多元化的社區與美食文化，體育的部分，曼聯與曼城兩大足球俱樂部讓這座城市在國際上聲名遠播，無論是文化愛好者、歷史迷還是運動迷，曼徹斯特都是值得一探的魅力城市。 曼徹斯特Manchester必訪景點： 約翰瑞蘭德圖書館、國家足球博物館、老特拉福德球場、艾伯特廣場、曼城唐人街 英國必訪城市｜利物浦Liverpool 利物浦是英國的重要港口城市，位於麥西河（River Mersey）河口，以豐富的海洋歷史與文化遺產聞名，利物浦曾是大英帝國時期的重要貿易與移民中心，許多歷史建築與碼頭遺跡都被列入世界文化遺產，此外，利物浦也是知名樂團「披頭四（The Beatles）」的故鄉，深厚的音樂文化吸引來自世界各地的樂迷朝聖，除了音樂與歷史，利物浦還擁有熱情的足球文化，主場球隊如利物浦和埃弗頓都享有盛名。 利物浦Liverpool必訪景點： 艾伯特碼頭、披頭四博物館、利物浦大教堂、洞穴俱樂部、沃克美術館 英國必訪地區｜蘇格蘭Scotland 位於英國北部的蘇格蘭是一個擁有壯麗自然景觀與豐富歷史文化的地區，以高地（Highlands）、湖泊（像是著名的尼斯湖）與古堡聞名，首都愛丁堡是文化與藝術重鎮，每年舉辦盛大的藝穗節（Edinburgh Festival Fringe），而格拉斯哥則以現代設計、音樂與建築聞名，蘇格蘭也以傳統的風笛、格紋呢和威士忌文化聞名世界，無論是探索古老的城堡、登山健行還是品嚐當地美食與烈酒，蘇格蘭都是一個令人難忘的旅遊目的地。 蘇格蘭Scotland必訪景點： 天空島、格蘭芬南高架橋、艾琳多南城堡、愛丁堡城堡、尼斯湖、蘇格蘭國家博物館 （圖／unsplash） 歐洲必訪國家推薦｜愛爾蘭 愛爾蘭（Ireland）被譽為「翡翠島」，以壯麗的自然風光、古老的城堡和濃厚的凱爾特文化聞名，從壯觀的莫赫懸崖（Cliffs of Moher）到迷人的都柏林（Dublin）街頭，不僅有詩意的鄉村風光，更有熱情歡快的酒吧文化，讓大家來到愛爾蘭不只看風景，更能深刻體驗當地生活。 愛爾蘭旅遊最佳月份 每年五月到九月為愛爾蘭的旅遊旺季，天氣宜人且日照時間長，氣溫大約在9度到17度之間，降雨的部分，主要為午後雷陣雨，喜歡拍攝自然風景跟享受寧靜鄉村的人可以選在五月或九月前往，如果想體驗熱鬧與各種文化活動可以選在七月或八月前往愛爾蘭。 （圖／unsplash） 愛爾蘭必訪城市｜都柏林Dublin 坐落於愛爾蘭島東岸的都柏林是愛爾蘭的首都，也是全國最大的城市，都柏林以其文學和酒吧文化聞名，著名的都柏林作家有：詹姆斯·喬伊斯與王爾德讓這裡成為世界文學之都，城市中的聖三一學院（Trinity College）與都柏林城堡都是深具歷史意義的景點，遊客可以在坦普爾酒吧區（Temple Bar）體驗當地的音樂與夜生活，或參觀健力士啤酒廠深入了解這座城市的啤酒文化。 都柏林Dublin必訪景點： 凱勒梅堡監獄、凱爾圖書館、健力士啤酒中心、三一學院、鳳凰公園、愛爾蘭文學博物館 愛爾蘭必訪城市｜科克Cork 科克（Cork）是愛爾蘭南部的重要城市，也是愛爾蘭的第二大城市，素有「南方首都」之稱，坐落在利河（River Lee）兩岸，擁有悠久的歷史與濃厚的地方文化，而科克知名景點包括聖芬巴教堂（St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral）、英國市場（English Market）以及歷史悠久的柯林斯兵工廠（Collins Barracks），此外，科克也是前往布拉尼城堡（Blarney Castle）和巧言石（Blarney Stone）的起點。 科克Cork必訪景點： 布拉尼城堡、英國市場、聖芬巴爾座堂、黑石堡、柯林斯兵工廠 （圖／unsplash） 歐洲必訪國家推薦｜德國 德國（Germany）是一個充滿文化氣息與自然風光的旅遊勝地，從北部的漢堡港口到南部巴伐利亞的阿爾卑斯山，首都柏林（Berlin）是歷史與現代交融的象徵，大家可以在柏林圍牆遺跡前緬懷歷史，在博物館島欣賞世界級藝術品，也可以在潮流市集和街頭藝術中感受城市的活力，而南部的慕尼黑不僅是啤酒之都，更是體驗德國傳統文化的絕佳地點，每年九月底到十月初的慕尼黑啤酒節吸引全球遊客前往，大自然愛好者可以探索黑森林的步道，或是在萊茵河沿岸的葡萄園品嚐白酒，童話般的新天鵝堡（Neuschwanstein Castle）更是不容錯過的夢幻景點，彷彿走進迪士尼的童話世界，無論是歷史探索、文化體驗、還是感受大自然，德國都是值得細細品味的旅遊目的地。 德國旅遊最佳月份 德國四季分明，各有不同風情，最佳旅遊時間多集中在春末到初秋。每年五月到六月陽光明媚氣候溫和，是探索城市、欣賞自然風光的理想時節，而九月到十月則是德國最具代表性的文化季節，不僅氣候涼爽宜人，還能參加著名的慕尼黑啤酒節。 （圖／unsplash） 德國必訪城市｜柏林Berlin 柏林是德國的首都，不僅是德國的政治中心，更是藝術、音樂、設計與科技創新的重鎮，是歐洲旅遊不可錯過的城市，柏林見證了二十世紀最重要的歷史事件，從二戰到冷戰，再到柏林圍牆的倒塌，如今這些歷史痕跡仍深深烙印在城市的街道與博物館中，無論你是歷史迷、藝術愛好者是喜歡探索城市巷弄的人，柏林都能讓你著迷，可以親眼見到曾經分裂東西的柏林圍牆遺跡，也可以漫步於博物館島，沉浸在世界級藝術與文化之中，白天可以在蒂爾加滕公園享受綠意、逛逛熱門市集；晚上則可體驗柏林的夜生活，從特色酒吧到地下電子音樂派對，應有盡有。 柏林Berlin必訪景點： 布蘭登堡門、柏林圍牆紀念館、東邊畫廊、歐洲被害猶太人紀念碑、博物館島、德國聯邦議院、柏林大教堂 德國必訪城市｜慕尼黑Munich 慕尼黑是德國南部巴伐利亞州的首府，走在慕尼黑街頭，你會看到古老的哥德式建築與現代時尚的設計並存，從宏偉的新市政廳（Neues Rathaus）到綠意盎然的英國花園（Englischer Garten），每個角落都充滿驚喜，同時也是啤酒愛好者天堂，每年秋天舉辦的啤酒節（Oktoberfest）是全球最大的啤酒盛會，平時也能在傳統的啤酒屋裡，邊品嚐香濃啤酒、邊配上德國豬腳與鹹椒鹽脆餅，感受濃濃的在地風情，也可以規劃一日遊前往新天鵝堡，親眼見證童話般的夢幻建築，有如走進迪士尼世界一般。 慕尼黑Munich必訪景點： 瑪利恩廣場、慕尼黑新市政廳、HB皇家啤酒屋、老繪畫陳列館、BMW博物館、英國花園、寧芬堡宮、奧林匹克公園、聖母教堂 德國必訪城市｜漢堡Hamburg 漢堡（Hamburg）是德國第二大城市，也是最重要的港口城市之一，知名的景點包括壯觀的漢堡港、歷史悠久的倉庫城（Speicherstadt）以及現代建築代表的易北愛樂廳（Elbphilharmonie），此外，漢堡也是德國的音樂與文化重鎮，擁有眾多劇院、博物館和藝文活動，夜生活方面，聖保利區（St. Pauli）與著名的紅燈區Reeperbahn則展現出漢堡充滿活力與多元的一面， 漢堡有許多公園與湖泊，像是阿爾斯特湖（Alster）為市民提供絕佳的休閒空間。 漢堡Hamburg必訪景點： 倉庫城、漢堡港、易北愛樂廳、聖米迦勒教堂、微縮景觀世界、植物與花卉公園、聖保利區、漢堡美術館、國際海事博物館 （圖／unsplash） 德國必訪城市｜科隆Cologne 科隆（Köln）是德國第四大城市，也是德國最古老的城市之一，位於西部的萊茵河畔，自羅馬時代以來就是宗教、商業與文化的重鎮，科隆最著名的地標是壯麗的科隆大教堂（Kölner Dom），是德國到訪人數最多的景點之一，哥德式建築的大教堂被列為世界文化遺產，是科隆的精神象徵也見證了中世紀的建築藝術，科隆也是藝術與文化的中心，此外，科隆也因熱鬧的狂歡節（Kölner Karneval）聞名，節日期間整座城市化身為一場盛大的街頭派對。 科隆Cologne必訪景點： 科隆大教堂、霍亨索倫橋、巧克力博物館、路德維希博物館、香水博物館、科隆老城區 德國必訪城市｜海德堡Heidelberg 海德堡（Heidelberg）坐落於內卡河畔，四周被丘陵環繞，以浪漫的風光與濃厚的學術氣息聞名。擁有德國最古老的大學「海德堡大學」，創立於1386年是歐洲重要的學術重鎮之一，海德堡老城保留了中世紀的建築風貌，蜿蜒的石板街道與巴洛克式建築吸引無數遊客前來，城市地標海德堡城堡坐落於山腰，可俯瞰整個城市與河谷，是欣賞內卡河美景的最佳景點。 海德堡Heidelberg必訪景點： 海德堡城堡、海德堡老橋、哲學家小徑、海德堡大學、奧登瓦爾德山纜車、市集廣場、海德堡老城區、聖靈堂 （圖／unsplash） 歐洲必訪國家推薦｜奧地利 奧地利（Austria）位於歐洲心臟地帶，從壯麗的阿爾卑斯山到古典音樂之都維也納，奧地利融合了藝術、文化與大自然，成為無數遊客旅遊名單上的必訪國家之一，首都維也納（Vienna）以其輝煌的霍夫堡皇宮、華麗的美泉宮，而位於西部的薩爾茨堡（Salzburg）不僅是莫札特的故鄉，也是電影《真善美》的拍攝地，老城區充滿中世紀風情，令人流連忘返。此外，湖畔小鎮哈爾施塔特（Hallstatt）有如童話世界的景緻，被譽為世界最美小鎮，無論你是音樂愛好者、歷史迷，還是熱愛戶外探險，奧地利總能深深觸動你的心。 奧地利旅遊最佳月份 前往奧地利旅遊的最佳時間依據你想體驗的活動而有所不同，如果想在舒適宜人的天氣漫遊城市可以選在四月到五月，或是九月到十月，這段期間氣候涼爽，遊客相對較少，如果想要體驗戶外活動，可以選擇六月到八月，不但可以登山健行、湖邊戲水，還能參加各種文化活動，十二月到二月則是滑雪愛好者的天堂。 （圖／unsplash） 奧地利必訪城市｜維也納Vienna 維也納（Vienna）是奧地利的首都，昔日哈布斯堡王朝的心臟，維也納擁有豐富的歷史遺產和壯麗的建築風格，像是美泉宮、霍夫堡皇宮與聖史蒂芬大教堂，並以音樂之都聞名全球，曾是莫札特、貝多芬、舒伯特⋯等音樂大師的創作基地，至今仍可在金色大廳或國家歌劇院感受音樂的魅力，維也納不僅重視藝術與文化也融合了現代都市的便利與悠閒，從咖啡館文化到多元化的博物館與市集，展現深厚的生活品味與文化底蘊。 維也納Vienna必訪景點： 美泉宮、霍夫堡宮、聖史蒂芬大教堂、維也納國家歌劇院、藝術史博物館、百水公寓、多瑙河畔 奧地利必訪城市｜薩爾茨堡Salzburg 薩爾茨堡（Salzburg）坐落於阿爾卑斯山麓，這裡是莫札特的故鄉，市區內的莫札特故居與博物館吸引無數樂迷前來朝聖，薩爾茨堡舊城區被列為世界文化遺產，以巴洛克風格建築、蜿蜒的巷弄與宏偉的薩爾茨堡大教堂為特色，矗立在城市上方的霍恩薩爾茨堡城堡更是指標性建築，可以俯瞰整個城市與周邊山景，此外，薩爾茨堡還是經典電影《真善美》的拍攝地，讓這座城市更添浪漫與懷舊氛圍。 薩爾茨堡Salzburg必訪景點： 薩爾茨堡要塞、莫札特出生地、米拉貝爾宮、薩爾茨堡主教座堂、蓋特萊德巷、薩爾茨堡博物館 奧地利必訪城市｜哈爾施塔特Hallstatt 哈爾施塔特（Hallstatt）位於哈爾施塔特湖畔，四周環繞著壯麗的達赫斯坦山脈，被譽為「世界最美小鎮」之一，也是聯合國教科文組織認定的世界文化遺產，哈爾施塔特擁有超過七千年的鹽礦開採歷史，因此被稱為「鹽的故鄉」，鎮上的鹽礦博物館和古老的鹽洞讓大家能深入了解當地悠久的礦業文化，石板街道、木造湖邊房屋與教堂構築出童話般的氛圍，無論春夏之際的綠意與清澈湖水，還是冬季雪景覆蓋都令人著迷。 哈爾施塔特Hallstatt必訪景點： 哈爾施塔特湖、哈爾施塔特展望點、哈爾施塔特鹽洞、老市集廣場、路德教堂 （圖／unsplash） 奧地利必訪城市｜格拉茲Graz 格拉茲（Graz）是奧地利第二大城，也是施泰爾馬克州的首府，為聯合國教科文組織認定的世界文化遺產城市，格拉茲的舊城區擁有保存完善的中世紀建築、紅瓦屋頂與蜿蜒的巷弄，展現出南歐風情，知名地標「鐘樓（Uhrturm）」矗立在城堡山（Schlossberg）上，是俯瞰整座城市的最佳位置，格拉茲同時也是一座充滿活力的學生城，擁有多所大學和藝術機構，而現代建築如未來主義風格的格拉茲現代藝術館（Kunsthaus Graz）與老城市貌相互輝映。 格拉茲Graz必訪景點： 格拉茲鐘樓、格拉茲主廣場、格拉茲老城區、穆爾島、格拉茲美術館、格拉茲主教座堂 奧地利必訪城市｜因斯布魯克Innsbruck 因斯布魯克（Innsbruck）是奧地利蒂羅爾州的首府，坐落在壯麗的阿爾卑斯山脈之中，融合自然美景與歷史文化的迷人城市，也因為優越的地理位置成為著名的滑雪勝地與冬季運動重鎮，曾兩度舉辦冬季奧運，舊城區保有中世紀風貌，著名的「金色屋頂」（Goldenes Dachl）是最具代表性的地標，閃耀的鍍金瓦片述說著皇室的歷史風華，因斯布魯克同時也是哈布斯堡王朝的重要據點之一，擁有宏偉的皇宮與古老教堂，無論是戶外運動玩家還是藝術愛好者都非常適合前來。 因斯布魯克Innsbruck必訪景點： 金色屋頂、因斯布魯克老城區、北鏈山纜車、安娜柱廣場、安布拉斯城 （圖／unsplash） 歐洲必訪國家推薦｜瑞士 瑞士（Switzerland）以壯麗的阿爾卑斯山、如畫般的湖泊與極致潔淨的城市聞名於世，無論是冬季滑雪、夏季健行，或是搭乘齒軌火車穿越群山，瑞士都能帶來難忘的體驗，波光粼粼的琉森湖、壯麗的少女峰，以及靜謐迷人的策馬特（Zermatt）小鎮，讓人彷彿置身童話世界，除了自然風光，瑞士的城市也充滿魅力，蘇黎世（Zurich）融合古典與現代的建築風格，日內瓦（Geneva）則是國際文化的交匯點，還有充滿中古世紀風情的伯恩（Berne）每一步都是歷史的足跡，別忘了品嚐瑞士巧克力與起司火鍋，體驗道地的瑞士風味。 瑞士旅遊最佳月份 瑞士四季皆美，如果要挑選最佳旅遊時間，推薦六月到九月的夏季與十二月到二月的冬，夏天的阿爾卑斯山展現出翠綠山谷與壯闊湖泊的迷人景色，適合健行、登山、搭乘高山火車與從事各種戶外活動，而冬天的瑞士則搖身一變成為銀白世界，是滑雪、雪地活動和體驗歐洲聖誕市集的絕佳時機。 （圖／unsplash） 瑞士必訪城市｜蘇黎世Zurich 蘇黎世（Zurich）是瑞士最大的城市，做為全球知名的金融重鎮，蘇黎世擁有眾多銀行、保險公司與投資機構，同時也是瑞士證券交易所的所在地，除了商業發展之外，蘇黎世也以高生活品質、整潔的市容與完善的公共交通系統聞名，融合了古典與現代，歷史悠久的舊城區（Altstadt）保留了中世紀的建築與蜿蜒小巷與現代藝術館、設計空間和時尚商店並存，蘇黎世湖與周邊山丘更擁有豐富的自然景觀，讓人能在都市中也享受戶外活動。 蘇黎世Zurich必訪景點 蘇黎世湖、班霍夫大街、蘇黎世舊城區、蘇黎世聖母大教堂、利馬特河、蘇黎世美術館、蘇黎世大教堂、蘇黎世動物園 瑞士必訪城市｜日內瓦Geneva 緊鄰法國邊境的日內瓦（Geneva）是瑞士的第二大城市，也是全球外交與國際事務的重要樞紐，這裡是聯合國歐洲總部、紅十字國際委員會及眾多國際組織的所在地，因此被譽為「世界和平之都」，日內瓦坐落在風景如畫的日內瓦湖畔，遠眺阿爾卑斯山與汝拉山，並擁有精緻的建築、美術館與劇院，也以高品質的生活聞名，日內瓦的知名地標有噴泉（Jet d’Eau）、聖彼得大教堂和國際紅十字博物館，吸引著來自世界各地的遊客與學者前來。 日內瓦Geneva必訪景點 日內瓦湖、大噴泉、萬國宮、日內瓦舊城區、英國花園、百達翡麗博物館、卡魯日區 瑞士必訪城市｜策馬特Zermatt 位於瑞士南部瓦萊州的策馬特（Zermatt）是一座被阿爾卑斯山群環繞的迷人山城，最知名的地標就是壯麗的馬特洪峰（Matterhorn），策馬特全鎮禁止汽車通行，僅使用電動車和馬車，完美保留山城的自然與靜謐，策馬特也是滑雪與登山的勝地，吸引全球戶外愛好者前來挑戰壯闊的雪道與登山路線，冬季滑雪場廣闊，夏天則有無數健行步道、冰川健行與高山列車體驗，策馬特也擁有眾多飯店、餐廳與溫泉是結合冒險與奢華的度假天堂。 策馬特Zermatt必訪景點 馬特洪峰、高納葛拉特觀景台、馬特洪峰冰川天堂、馬特洪峰博物館、徐尼格觀景台 （圖／unsplash） 瑞士必訪城市｜伯恩Bern 伯恩（Bern）是瑞士的聯邦首都，坐落在阿勒河（Aare）河畔， 伯恩舊城區被聯合國教科文組織列為世界文化遺產，其中著名的「鐘樓（Zytglogge）」是伯恩的地標，每到整點，機械人偶就會轉動表演，吸引無數遊客駐足欣賞，伯恩同時也是愛因斯坦曾居住與工作的城市，現今的愛因斯坦博物館更保留了他生活的痕跡，伯恩結合了歷史、文化與自然風光，四周綠意盎然，沿著阿勒河散步或遠眺阿爾卑斯山都是遊客來到伯恩喜愛的休閒活動。 伯恩Bern必訪景點 伯恩老城區、時鐘塔、熊公園、愛因斯坦故居、伯恩大教堂、阿勒河、伯恩歷史博物館、瑞士聯邦國會大廈、伯恩玫瑰園 瑞士必訪城市｜因特拉肯Interlaken 位於瑞士中部的因特拉肯（Interlaken）坐落在圖恩湖與布里恩茲湖之間，是前往少女峰（Jungfrau）地區的重要門戶與熱門觀光勝地，因特拉肯是探險與自然愛好者的天堂，不論是登山、滑雪、滑翔傘、泛舟，還是搭乘著名的少女峰鐵道前往歐洲最高火車站，這裡都能滿足遊客的各種旅遊願望，鎮中心結合傳統與現代風格，有古老木屋、精品飯店與各式餐廳是放鬆與探索的絕佳目的地，無論是想體驗刺激的戶外活動，還是靜靜欣賞阿爾卑斯山的壯麗景緻都能滿足大家的需求。 因特拉肯Interlaken必訪景點 哈德昆觀景台、赫馬特公園、少女峰地區、布里恩茨湖、圖恩湖、因特拉肯修道院 （圖／unsplash） 歐洲必訪國家推薦｜荷蘭 以風車、鬱金香與運河聞名的荷蘭（Netherlands），是歐洲極具魅力的旅遊目的地之一，首都阿姆斯特丹擁有迷人的運河、博物館、熱鬧的市集與咖啡館，是第一次到訪荷蘭感受當地文化的最佳起點，來到荷蘭不妨騎著腳踏車穿梭城市的大街小巷，體驗荷蘭獨特的生活風格，對美食愛好者來說，荷蘭的起司市集、荷蘭煎餅（Pannenkoeken）與鯡魚料理（Haring）都不能錯過，無論是文化探索、自然景觀或美食之旅，荷蘭都能為你帶來充滿驚喜的回憶。 荷蘭旅遊最佳月份 荷蘭的最佳旅遊月份為四月到五月以及九月到十月，這幾個月份的天氣舒適宜人，適合外出郊遊，春天是荷蘭最熱門的旅遊季節，特別是四月鬱金香盛開，美麗的景致讓人著迷，秋天人潮相對較少，秋天的轉為金黃色的樹葉為旅行增添詩意。 （圖／unsplash） 荷蘭必訪城市｜阿姆斯特丹Amsterdam 阿姆斯特丹是荷蘭的首都，以運河與單車文化聞名，雖然城市規模不大，但隨處都有歷史建築和博物館適合藝術愛好者細細品味感受藝術氛圍，在阿姆斯特丹最推薦的交通方式就是租一台腳踏車，像當地人一樣穿梭大街小巷，而梵谷博物館和國家博物館是阿姆斯特丹的必訪景點，如果想體驗當地生活的話，可以去阿爾伯特市集（Albert Cuyp Market）品嚐街頭小吃，或是到喬丹區（Jordaan）走走，那裡有很多特色小店和咖啡館，晚上還可以搭運河遊船看看城市夜景，整個阿姆斯特丹在燈光下特別有味道。 阿姆斯特丹Amsterdam必訪景點： 梵谷博物館、荷蘭國家博物館、阿姆斯特丹王宮、海尼根啤酒博物館、水壩廣場、辛格花市、阿姆斯特丹運河、艾伯特傳統市集 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重磅《Nature》2024全球AI領域Top100大學名單：美國46所，中國19所，英國7所… | 國際 | 鉅亨號
近期，權威科學期刊《自然》（Nature）旗下的“Nature Index Supplements 2024 AI”重磅發佈了全球AI研究領域領先的TOP100高校榜單！這份基於過去五年頂級期刊論文產出的排名，不僅揭開了學術界的科研暗戰，更折射出全球AI教育格局的深刻裂變：哈佛、斯坦福、MIT穩坐前三；清華大學首次殺入前十；電腦“神校”卡內基梅隆卻跌至62名。一、美國霸榜與加州系的“集體狂歡”美國高校以46所上榜的絕對優勢，延續著AI領域的統治地位。前三分別為：哈佛大學：以805.23的“科研份額值”登頂，相當於平均每天在頂級期刊發表1.5篇AI論文，其跨學科實驗室“腦科學與AI交叉中心”每年吸引Google、OpenAI投入超2億美元合作經費。斯坦福和MIT：分別以550.22、545.21的份額值緊隨其後，前者在生成式AI課程中直接引入ChatGPT-5作為教學工具，後者則把自動駕駛實驗室開進了波士頓地鐵隧道。2024全球AI領域Top100大學排名（Top10）更令人側目的是加州大學系統的“集團軍作戰”——UCSD、UCB、UCLA三校集體挺進前十，舊金山分校（UCSF）也位列20名。這些公立校憑藉矽谷地緣優勢，將產學研融合玩到極致：UCSD學生每周三天在高通總部偵錯晶片，UCB的AI倫理課由前GoogleCEO施密特親自授課，而UCLA醫學院正用AI預測癌症突變，論文直接轉化進輝瑞新藥研發管線。二、中國崛起：從7所到19所的“狂飆”中國高校的爆發式增長是最大亮點：清華大學：以264.24份額值衝至全球第9，其自動駕駛團隊在CVPR會議包攬3項最佳論文，深度學習框架“計圖”下載量突破千萬。2024全球AI領域Top100大學排名（中國）北京大學位列14，而中科院大學、浙江大學等19所高校集體上榜，數量較2020年激增171%。這種躍進離不開“國家隊”的投入：清華為AI專業本科生配備人均50萬元科研基金，中科院則把大模型訓練機房建在了貴州山洞裡，用天然低溫省下3成散熱成本。但光鮮背後也有隱憂。香港大學、港中文雖上榜，卻因論文合作率超60%被學界質疑“含金量”。而內地高校在《自然》《科學》等頂刊的獨立發文量僅為美國的1/5，顯示原創性研究仍有差距。三、英國：AI強校實力不容小覷英國政府非常重視 AI 技術的發展，早前就宣佈將加大投資力度，使英國 AI 超級計算能力提高 30 倍。本次排名中共有7所英國大學躋身全球AI研究百強，牛津大學與劍橋大學分別位列第4名和第5名。帝國理工學院: 作為G5超級精英大學之一，IC的電腦系擁有超過30個活躍的研究小組，研究範圍覆蓋從基礎AI理論到複雜智能系統的廣泛領域。愛丁堡大學: 在人工智慧領域的歷史可以追溯到上世紀60年代，是歐洲乃至全球最早開展AI研究的中心之一。其資訊學院 (School of Informatics) 是歐洲最大的電腦科學和資訊學研究機構之一，在機器學習、自然語言處理、電腦視覺和機器人學等領域擁有世界一流的研究實力。倫敦國王學院: 地處倫敦市中心的KCL，其電腦科學實力同樣強勁。得益於其優越的地理位置，KCL與倫敦蓬勃發展的科技產業聯絡緊密，為學生提供了豐富的實習、就業和產學研合作機會。英國AI名校推薦：帝國理工學院、劍橋大學、牛津大學、倫敦大學學院、愛丁堡大學、南安普頓大學、曼徹斯特大學、聖安德魯斯大學等。2024全球AI領域Top100大學排名（英國）四、電腦聖殿CMU為何暴跌？卡內基梅隆大學（CMU）的62名排名引發最大爭議。這所連續13年霸榜CSRankings的“電腦聖殿”，在《自然》體系中竟不敵貝勒醫學院、匹茲堡大學等“非傳統強校”。深究其因，CMU推崇的“問題導向型研究”與《自然》的論文數量指標天然衝突——該校教授更願把成果藏在DARPA軍事項目或創業公司程式碼庫，而非急於發表。其機器人研究所所長曼努埃爾·赫爾特曾說：“我們追求的是讓機器人在阿富汗拆彈，而不是在期刊上拆解公式。”這種“叛逆”反而成就了獨特優勢：CMU2018年開設全美首個AI本科專業，學生大二就能進入Uber無人車核心演算法組；其與Meta共建的元宇宙實驗室，讓學生用腦機介面設計虛擬城市，這些實戰經驗讓畢業生起薪高達16萬美元，遠超榜單前十高校。五、留學生的兩難：追排名還是賭未來？榜單折射的不僅是科研實力，更是留學選擇的認知革命。當南加州大學憑“好萊塢+矽灘”雙IP衝至46名，其電影AI專業學生已能用GPT-5生成劇本並自動匹配投資人。而華盛頓大學靠著亞馬遜的14億美元捐贈，把AI課程開進了西雅圖太空針塔頂層的全景教室。但理性聲音也在浮現：耶魯AI倫理課教授露西亞·溫警告，盲目追求論文產出會催生“學術流水線奴隸”，她更欣賞CMU“用技術解決真問題”的理念。這給留學生拋出尖銳選擇題——是擠進榜單前排高校獲取“學術光環”，還是投身CMU這類“反叛者”擁抱產業前沿？這場排名的真正價值，或許在於撕開了AI教育的複雜面相：當清華用國家力量猛追基礎研究，當CMU在產研融合中另闢蹊徑，當加州系把校園變成科技公司前哨站，每個選擇都對應著不同的未來圖景。正如MIT媒體實驗室主任伊藤穰一所言：“AI教育的終極考核不在榜單，而在十年後你的技術是否還活著。”2024全球AI領域Top100大學排名(人工智慧行動資訊港AI HUB) Source link
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19 May 2025
英國收緊移民措施 延長居留期至10年及提高英語水平要求 | 國際 on LINE
英國收緊移民措施，延長居留期至10年及提高英語水平要求。（影片截圖） 英國首相施紀賢（Keir Starmer）5月12日公布《移民白皮書》，推出一系列移民政策改革措施，包括將申請永久居留的居住年期延長至10年，以及提高英語水平的要求。施紀賢預料，措施推出後英國的移民人數會在4年內大幅下降。 施紀賢預料，措施推出後英國的移民人數會在4年內大幅下降。（影片截圖） 施紀賢表示，新政策將終結「失控移民」現象，建立一個「受控、選擇性及公平」的制度。他指出，部分行業長期依賴進口廉價勞工，而非投資本地人力，今後將推動經濟結構改革，優先考慮能夠為經濟及社會作出持久貢獻的高技能人士。 根據新政策，申請永久居留及入籍的居住年期將由目前的5年延長至10年，並會引入積分制度。如果申請人能證明自己對英國經濟和社會作出「真實且持久的貢獻」，則可通過5年的快速通道申請永居。當局亦計劃更新現行入籍申請人需應考的《英國生活知識測試》（Life in the UK test）。 英語要求方面，所有移民路徑的語言門檻將全面提升。申請工作簽證及其成年受養人將需達到更高程度的英語水平，申請續簽時需通過A2級考試，申請永居的英語要求則由B1級提高至B2級水平。B2級要求申請人能理解抽象和具體主題的複雜文本，並具備流暢的交流能力。 針對工作簽證，當局將重新提高學歷門檻至大學程度，並加強技術職位的篩選。低技術勞工僅可在業界證明人才短缺、且符合產業戰略下，才可獲准短期逗留。企業亦需證明招聘本地員工有困難，並承諾強化培訓。 社會護理簽證將被取消，未來英國護理機構不得再從海外招聘護理人員。僱主如需聘用海外員工，需支付更高的移民技能附加費（Immigration Skills Charge），中小型企業需支付最多2,400英鎊，大型企業則需支付最多6,600英鎊。 國際學生簽證亦將收緊。（圖/UCL） 國際學生簽證亦將收緊。畢業後可逗留英國的期限將由5年縮短至18個月，學生簽證審查亦將加強。大學或學院需確保至少95%的國際學生成功入學，90%完成學業。政府亦計劃對每位國際學生徵收新稅，所得將用於技能培訓。 英國內政部表示，這些措施有望每年減少約10萬名移民進入英國。施紀賢強調，改革是出於對本地勞工的承擔，而非回應政黨壓力。他表示：「這是正確的、公平的，也是我深信的。」 至於措施會否影響 BNO簽證安排，80多頁的《白皮書》內，多次重申英國政府出於人道理由，對烏克蘭及香港的支持與關心，並表示會繼續這個方針，但未有明確說明BNO簽證持有人是否會獲得豁免。 未知措施會否影響 BNO簽證安排。 Source link
18 May 2025
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17 May 2025
GEDU Global Education’s Group CEO, Dr Vishwajeet Rana Recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award
LONDON, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GEDU Global Education Group CEO, Dr Vishwajeet Rana, has been recognised by the POWER 100 and British Asians Who’s Who Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025. GEDU staff accept the award The announcement was made at a gala dinner at the Savoy Hotel, London, on Saturday. The awards recognise members of the UK’s Asian communities making contributions across key sectors, contributing to cultural and economic growth. Dr Rana said he was honoured that his work across the global education sector was being recognised. “Across the GEDU Group, we work tirelessly to ultimately change lives through education,” said Dr Rana. “This is a significant undertaking, so we focus on providing access to education to as many students as possible while maintaining the academic quality and student experience. “We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of location or economic situation. “GEDU operates in 15 countries with over 75,000 students, and 3,000 full-time employees. “We offer a range of educational opportunities, including the full range from K12 to Higher Education qualifications, PhDs, apprenticeships and language schools, spanning countries including the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Malta, UAE, India, Saudi Arabia and
16 May 2025
2025英國QS世界大學學科排名：台大AI領域、北醫護理等12系所入列前50 | 遠見雜誌
英國高等教育調查機構QS（QuacquarelliSymonds）日前公布2025年QS世界大學學科排名，國立台灣大學共有7個學科領域進入前50名，比去年新增1項，入榜的學科包括資料科學與人工智慧、古典與古代史、社會學等領域。台大也表示，面對各項國際排名都會持續檢討、努力精進。 英國高等教育調查機構QS日前公布2025年度領域排名（2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject），評比55個學科領域，台大共47個領域上榜。 台大表示，各學科領域排名及成績大致較去年進步，共有47個學科領域進入前200排名，較去年44個尤佳；38個學科領域進入前100排名，去年則為32個；7個學科領域進入前50排名，且進榜的47個學科領域幾乎均為國內第一。 此次學科排名統計區間與去年6月發布的QS 2025世界大學排名統計區間相同，台大也表示，此次進步學科的共通點多在學術聲望、業界（雇主）聲望、論文被引用情形或國際合作網絡等均有提升。 另外，台北醫學大學也表示，北醫大「護理學」領域持續保持世界排名前50，今年名列全球第27名，蟬聯國內大學排名第一名，也是護理學院從2022年首次挺進QS世界前50名後，連續4年維持在前50。 除了護理學外，北醫大也表示，今年解剖學與生理學也首度擠進全球101至170名，藥物與藥理學則名列151至200名，另還有醫學及生物科學也入榜，總計5學科入榜。 北醫大護理學院院長蔡佩珊表示，護理學院近年聚焦跨學科產學研究合作，不僅外部研究計畫及高品質論文數逐年提升，高影響指數論文也大幅增加。論文被引用次數大量提升、雇主對護理學院畢業生的認可，以及學術聲譽獲得世界各地護理同儕高度肯定，都是連續四年保持在全球前50名的主因。 根據統計，2025QS世界大學學科排名，台灣共12個系所排世界前50名。包括台大古典研究與古代、社會政策與行政、現代語言、圖書館與資訊管理、社會學、歷史學及數據科學與人工智慧；北醫大護理學、台師大教育、中正大學與政治大學的古典研究與古代史、高餐大的餐飲旅宿和休閒管理。 訂閱遠見電子報，掌握國內外大事 訂閱 2025英國QS世界大學學科排名：台大AI領域、北醫護理等12系所入列前50_img_1 5/9 中午直播》川普關稅戰引爆匯率戰！台幣急升，苦日子來了？ 本文轉載自2025.03.14「聯合新聞網」，僅反映作者意見，不代表本社立場。 Source link
8 May 2025
Top Team Selected at 2025 Hult Prize Taiwan National Competition to Represent Taiwan on Global Stage
(中央社訊息服務20250429 14:07:20)The 2025 Hult Prize Taiwan National Competition was officially held from April 26 to 27 at the International Convention Center Tainan and Macronix International Hall, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), hosted by Hult Prize Foundation and Atelier Future from NCKU, with full sponsorship from Bank SinoPac. This marks the first time the Hult Prize is being held as a national-level competition in Taiwan, and NCKU is proud to bring the spirit of social innovation to the heart of Tainan. The competition serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration, impact-driven innovation, and sustainable development. The 19 competition teams were selected from over 200 applicants following local campus rounds and a public call organized by the Hult Prize Foundation. Each presented proposals addressing issues in fields such as biotechnology, climate technology, healthcare, food systems, and digital inclusion. The two-day event gathered 19 student startup teams from universities across Taiwan, including domestic and international students, showcasing their bold ideas to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges through entrepreneurship. 【New Generation of Entrepreneurs Steps Forward】 From a pool of 19 promising student teams in the preliminary round, the top 6 finalists were selected to pitch their refined business solutions in front
8 May 2025
Top Team Selected at 2025 Hult Prize Taiwan National Competition to Represent Taiwan on Global Stage – 生活新聞
The 2025 Hult Prize Taiwan National Competition was officially held from April 26 to 27 at the International Convention Center Tainan and Macronix International Hall, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), hosted by Hult Prize Foundation and Atelier Future from NCKU, with full sponsorship from Bank SinoPac. This marks the first time the Hult Prize is being held as a national-level competition in Taiwan, and NCKU is proud to bring the spirit of social innovation to the heart of Tainan. The competition serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration, impact-driven innovation, and sustainable development. The 19 competition teams were selected from over 200 applicants following local campus rounds and a public call organized by the Hult Prize Foundation. Each presented proposals addressing issues in fields such as biotechnology, climate technology, healthcare, food systems, and digital inclusion. The two-day event gathered 19 student startup teams from universities across Taiwan, including domestic and international students, showcasing their bold ideas to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges through entrepreneurship. 【New Generation of Entrepreneurs Steps Forward】From a pool of 19 promising student teams in the preliminary round, the top 6 finalists were selected to pitch their refined business solutions in front of a
7 May 2025
Inside TutorABC: The 100% UK-US EdTech Giant Led by Rodney Miles and Samuel Yang, Revolutionizing Language Learning for 100 Million Users
100% UK-US Owned Only. No Other Outside Investment. TAIPEI, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TutorABC is a fully foreign-owned education technology company, backed exclusively by investors from the United Kingdom and the United States only. Samuel Yang, CFA (left), Co-Chairman and CEO of TutorABC, and Rodney Miles (right), Co-Chairman of TutorABC, stand together in front of the company logo, looking ahead to the future of global edtech. Since 2022, TutorABC has been 100% owned and governed by a UK-US investment consortium led by: Rodney Miles – a British business leader with a 50+ year legacy in global retail, e-commerce, and education. Samuel Yang, CFA – an American-born, British-educated investment banker, and international education leader. This ownership structure has been independently verified by a leading international law firm and is fully compliant with all local (and international) legal and regulatory requirements. *Start 7 Days Free Trial: https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=O87MXjKGDD Global Leadership with Proven Track Records Rodney Miles is the co-chairman of TutorABC and is a pioneering entrepreneur with over five decades of global retail and e-commerce leadership. Rodney Miles is the current co-chairman of TutorABC and is a pioneering entrepreneur with over five decades of global retail and e-commerce leadership. He is best known for driving
7 May 2025
《大西洋月刊》評論 | 康納·克拉克《保守主義者為何應放過哈佛》 | 美股 | 鉅亨號
最高法院曾作出的允許國稅局撤銷大學免稅資格的判決，對文字主義者而言是一場噩夢。過去幾天，川普政府與大學，尤其是與哈佛大學之間的衝突迅速升級。據多家媒體報導，國稅局（IRS）已開始計畫撤銷哈佛大學的免稅資格。失去所得稅免稅資格，對哈佛而言將是災難性的。不僅因為免稅能為大學節省巨額稅款，更因其對籌款至關重要——捐贈者正是依賴該免稅政策，才能獲得慈善扣稅優惠。那麼，國稅局為何要重新審查哈佛的免稅資格？這需要一個合理的理論依據，因為根據聯邦稅法第501(c)(3)條的規定，只要一個機構滿足該條款列出的標準，就“應當”（shall）享有免稅資格，而非“可以”（may）。其中一項標準是：該機構必須專門以“教育目的”設立。然而，川普政府一貫是“先開火，後定調”，此次也沒做出明確解釋。不過，近來確實有一股日漸成型的思潮，意圖挑戰大學及其他被視為左傾組織的免稅地位。（這種趨勢在《華爾街日報》的社論版上可以清晰地看到，相關文章可見此處、此處和此處。）這一運動背後的核心理論，是對1983年最高法院判決 鮑勃·瓊斯大學訴美國案（Bob Jones University v. United States） 的廣義重釋。鮑勃·瓊斯大學是一所保守派基督教大學，歷史上曾實施種族歧視，並聲稱這種做法源於《聖經》教義。在一段漫長複雜的拉鋸戰之後，國稅局在上世紀70年代撤銷了該校的免稅資格，該大學遂提起訴訟予以挑戰。最終，最高法院以8比1的裁決支援了國稅局的決定，認為該裁定既符合法律，也合乎憲法。法院的理由是，儘管法律規定機構應以“教育目的”為宗旨，但要獲得免稅資格，機構還必須證明其行為“不違背既定的公共政策”。法院聲稱，這一標準可從稅法的整體目的中推匯出來。引人注目的是，自鮑勃·瓊斯案判決以來，國稅局幾乎從未動用這一看似寬泛的“公共政策”標準，而最高法院也因此未再有機會進一步明確這一模糊判例的適用邊界。對此保持克制，是有正當理由的。尤其對保守派而言，更應警惕行政機關肆意擴權，自行定義何為“既定公共政策”。其一原因在於，存在政治報復的風險。川普及其盟友並非第一個主張擴展鮑勃·瓊斯案的人。一些自由派學者也曾呼籲將其適用於那些基於性取向或性別認同實施歧視的組織。因此，宗教組織尤其擔心該案模糊不清的界限。例如，在最高法院關於同性婚姻的辯論中，大法官塞繆爾·阿利托曾詢問：如果同性婚姻成為憲法權利，那些持反對立場的組織是否將面臨失去免稅資格的風險？時任總檢察長坦率地承認：“這無疑將成為一個問題。”這種擔憂在鮑勃·瓊斯案本身中也得到了體現。大法官劉易斯·鮑爾在其協同意見中指出，此判決可能產生“從眾效應”。他寫道：“為非營利組織提供免稅資格，是限制政府正統意識形態影響社區生活關鍵領域的一個不可或缺手段。”在一個倡導個人權利的多元社會中，根本性的公共政策往往相互衝突。反歧視原則固然重要，但結社zi由和宗教zi由亦不可忽視。我們該如何權衡取捨？又由誰來決定？傳統上，保守派向來反對將如此大的裁量權交給聯邦行政機關。在“川普時代”，對未來民主黨政府可能行為的擔憂，或許顯得過於理想主義。但保守派反對擴展鮑勃·瓊斯案還有一個更紮實的理由：該案對當代“文字主義者”而言，簡直是場災難。那次8比1的判決中，唯一的反對者是威廉·倫奎斯特（William Rehnquist）——這位現代保守派法學運動的先驅。他在異議意見中明確指出：將稅法與國家政策目標對齊的職責，屬於國會——不是法院，更不是行政部門。鮑勃·瓊斯大學的歧視行為或許令人不齒，但該校顯然符合法律所定義的“教育機構”標準。而且，該法律並未授予行政機關廣泛的自由裁量權。正如倫奎斯特所言，這是“由國會明確設定標準”的法律。若要將倫奎斯特的話翻譯給今日的保守派大法官聽，大可直接更新成這樣一句：允許一個行政機構憑空決定那些活動符合“公共利益”，而這決定甚至可能毀掉一個機構的根基——這就是一個典型的“重大問題”（major question）。而重大問題，正是國會不願下放給官僚機構，也不能推卸司法監督的事務。鮑勃·瓊斯案雖已在實踐中被擱置多年，但它仍是現行法律——如同一把上膛的武器，等待某位願意忽視其缺陷的行政官員拾起。然而，它之所以從未再被使用，正是出於諸多正當理由。而保守主義者，理應最堅定地反對對該案的倉促重啟。 (康德格爾) Source link
3 May 2025
Repercussions of Trump’s visa policy on international students
發佈日期: 2025-04-30 23:30 TVB News 粵 已複製連結 Some Hong Kong students studying in the United States said some of their classmates from China, Africa and India, have had their student visas revoked without being given a reason. Ashley, a Ph.D. student in Ohio, said her classmates whose visa status got terminated have records of being ticketed for speeding and illegal parking. She said some also wondered if that’s because they took part in on-campus demonstrations. Ashley said her supervisor told her she would still be able to complete her studies if her visa is revoked by finishing her dissertation remotely. A Hong Kong education consultant said the United States is not the most preferred place for Hong Kong people to study abroad so the impact is not huge. He believes the Trump administration wants to send a message that if you come to the States to study, you should focus on studying — and not mess around. He added some second- and third-tier universities in the U.S.will lose some international student intake because of the policies and more mainland students would consider Hong Kong and Singapore more as an option for overseas studies. Source link
30 April 2025
Phoebe Gates launches Phia without her dad’s fortune — Here’s why Bill Gates stayed out of it
Bill Gates has explained why he opted not to fund his daughter Phoebe Gates’ AI-powered shopping app, Phia, despite being asked for advice during its creation.In a recent interview with The New York Times, Gates said, “I thought, ‘Oh boy, she’s going to come and ask.’” He added, “Then I would have kept her on a short leash and be doing business reviews, which I would have found tricky, and I probably would have been overly nice, but wondered if it was the right thing to do? Luckily, it never happened.” Instead of investing, Gates supported Phoebe by advising her mainly on personnel issues. “When it comes to shopping, I’m not exactly the target audience,” he admitted. Gates also reflected on Phoebe’s character, noting, “She’s the most different than I am. Because she’s so good with people. When we would go on family vacations, we would find some part of the beach to just be off on our own, and Phoebe would go down the beach and meet people and bring them back to introduce them to us.” What Phia brings to the online shopping world Phoebe Gates, teaming up with her former Stanford roommate and climate activist Sophia Kianni,
27 April 2025
Slate Auto CEO on How to Build $25K Electric Truck
With the average cost of a new car edging toward the $50,000 mark, affordable, basic transportation is becoming increasingly difficult for many Americans. Slate, a new EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, believes its new $25,000 pickup truck, which could cost less than $20,000 with tax credits, could help change that, its CEO, Chris Barman, told Business Insider. “There’s a massive population of people out there when it comes to safe, reliable, affordable transportation; there just really aren’t many alternatives for them,” Barman told us in an interview ahead of the unveiling of the new EV this week. A $25,000 price point would mean achieving something the current EV sales king, Tesla, has been unable to do. Elon Musk has long teased consumers with the prospect of a $25,000 Tesla model, but there’s no firm timeline for its release. Slate’s truck could be a cure for the EV affordability problem The Slate Truck. Slate The average price of an EV in the US is $59,000. Electric pickups are even more expensive, with prices exceeding $100,000 on models like the Ford F150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and Tesla Cybertruck. The Slate Truck, which comes standard with 150 miles of range, is expected to
27 April 2025
Famous birthdays list for today, April 27, 2025 includes celebrities Emily Rios, Patrick Stump
Birthday wishes go out to Emily Rios, Patrick Stump 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 27th and learn an interesting fact about each of them. Top celebrity birthdays on April 27, 2025 Ace Frehley performs at the Arcada Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in St.Charles, Ill. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP Rocker Ace Frehley turns 74 Fun fact: First name is Paul Pete Wentz, left, and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy accept the Alternative Artist of the Year Award during the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Rock singer-musician Patrick Stump turns 41 Fun fact: Has voiced characters on multiple animated shows including “Family Guy” and “Teen Titans Go!” Jenna Coleman attends the Chanel Metiers d’Art show in Manchester Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP Actress Jenna Coleman turns 39 Fun fact: Portrayed Johanna Constantine on “The Sandman” Lizzo arrives at the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Singer Lizzo turns
27 April 2025
Elon Musk May Leave DOGE, but Firings Are Heating up
Elon Musk said he’s backing away from DOGE in May, but that doesn’t mean the federal worker firings are over. In fact, they’re only heating up. While the first era of DOGE firings continues to face legal issues, the next set could be on stronger footing. That’s because agencies have the chance to craft more methodical plans. In particular, many are offering buyout-like deferred resignation plans for workers to voluntarily quit in exchange for months of paid administrative leave. These methods could prove to be on a more solid legal footing than the first round of firings, which focused on new or newly promoted workers, cited low performance ratings, and did not provide notice. It all means that the DOGE ethos is alive and well in the federal government, with or without Musk. How round 2 of firings is different Musk and DOGE spent much of the last three months overseeing a wave of probationary federal workers. Those workers were at the start of their tenure in their new roles, including internal promotions. They have fewer protections than longer-serving federal employees. That round of cuts saw several snafus because, rather than targeting specific programs, DOGE simply removed many people who
27 April 2025
Taking on Musk, New York Considers Move to Close Tesla Dealerships
In her 12 years in the State Capitol, Senator Patricia Fahy has consistently supported the carmaker Tesla’s complicated fight to open dealerships in New York, framing her position as a way of advancing the state’s green energy transition. Things have changed. After President Trump’s victory last fall, and the polarizing work by the billionaire Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, Ms. Fahy is no longer on Tesla’s side. Ms. Fahy, a Democrat whose district includes Albany, and other state lawmakers are pushing to revoke a legislative waiver that has let Tesla directly operate five New York dealerships rather than sell cars through dealer franchises, as other carmakers must do. Her fight with the company has extended beyond the State Capitol, with Ms. Fahy participating in demonstrations against a planned Tesla dealership just outside her district, in Colonie, N.Y. “Maybe I’m making amends,” Ms. Fahy replied when asked about her previous support for Tesla. Mr. Musk, she said, is “part of an administration that is killing all the grant funding for electric vehicle infrastructure, killing wind energy, killing anything that might address climate change. Why should we give them a monopoly?” Her turnabout reflects the
27 April 2025
A Trump-Zelensky Meet At Vatican Basilica, Then A “Dealt With” Jab At Putin
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has raised doubts about his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the war in Ukraine. Trump suggested Putin has been “tapping me along” and said the Russian leader “has to be dealt with differently.” His remarks came after a brief meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome, where the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and the possibility of peace. In a Truth Social post after the meeting, Trump said that Putin’s actions indicate a lack of genuine interest in ending the war. “Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war, he’s just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through ‘Banking’ or ‘Secondary Sanctions?’” Trump wrote. Overnight Thursday, Russia’s missile strike on Kyiv killed 12 and injured 87, following recent attacks on civilians in Sumy and elsewhere. Putin claimed Russia regained control of Kursk, a city Ukraine captured last August. Trump criticised the Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, saying, “No reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas.” Previously, Trump had suggested that Russia and Ukraine were “very close to a deal,” citing talks between his envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin.
27 April 2025
Washington’s Besieged Journalists Raise a Glass, Darkly
Usually, the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner features Hollywood stars, a zinger-filled comedy set and a public display of comity between the White House and the press corps that covers it. On Saturday, the dinner had no comedian and no president. Among the smattering of celebrities on hand was Michael Chiklis, whose best-known television role, in “The Shield,” concluded in 2008. “It’s just us,” Eugene Daniels, the association’s president and an MSNBC host, told his fellow journalists at the start of the night. The reporters who spoke from the dais emphasized the importance of the First Amendment, garnering repeated ovations from the black-tie crowd. Levity came in the form of clips from past years, when presidents still turned up and cracked wise about the press and themselves. Hand-wringing about the dinner, once the apex of the capital’s social calendar, is as much a Washington tradition as the corporate-sponsored parties that surround it. But as media institutions grapple with an onslaught from President Trump — who has sued and threatened television networks, barred The Associated Press from presidential events and upended the day-to-day workings of the White House press corps — the notion of a booze-soaked celebration felt particularly jarring. “The
27 April 2025
Review: the Slate Is a Back to Basics Truck for The Working Class
If Amazon Basics made a pickup, the Slate would be it. Startup American truck maker Slate Auto revealed its first model at an event in Long Beach, Calif., on Thursday night. The small electric pickup is a no-frills truck designed to be the ultimate economy vehicle. The Michigan-based company counts Jeff Bezos as one of its backers and has been developing it for a couple of years with plans to manufacture it in a factory it is building at an Indiana brownfield site. The two-door, two-seat Slate is similar in size to a subcompact SUV like the Ford Bronco Sport and features a relatively long five-foot bed. It has manually cranked windows, no built-in radio or infotainment system and a standard driving range of 150 miles per charge. Slate will sell colorful wraps and other accessories for customers to modify their vehicles. Slate Auto Its price is as small as the range and expected to be less than $27,500 when it goes on sale in late 2026. That means it will be possible to purchase one for less than $20,000 if the $7,500 federal tax credit is still in effect then. “Our view and our reason for existing is that
27 April 2025
Mining group backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos expands into DR Congo
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Mining myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. A mining start-up backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos is expanding into the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a bet that the resource-rich nation will be crucial to US efforts to compete with China for minerals that are needed for the energy transition. KoBold Metals, which deploys artificial intelligence to identify untapped mineral deposits, was betting “big” on DR Congo, said Benjamin Katabuka, its newly appointed director-general in the country. The company would recruit staff in the country and planned to apply for licences to explore for lithium, copper and cobalt, he said. The push into DR Congo comes as the African nation seeks to secure a minerals deal with the US, in talks that are part of President Donald Trump’s ambitions to break dependency on China for metals. “KoBold is looking to go big in this country in terms of investment,” said Katabuka, a former employee of Freeport-McMoRan who has more than a decade of experience in the industry in DR Congo. “Investments could be in the billions.” Massad Boulos, Trump’s newly appointed senior adviser for Africa, said last
27 April 2025
A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada’s historic election
Jessica Murphy BBC News Reporting fromVaughan, Ontario Nadine Yousif BBC News Reporting fromCambridge and London, Ontario Getty Images At a rally in London, Ontario, on Friday, the crowd booed as Mark Carney delivered his core campaign line about the existential threat Canada faces from its neighbour. “President Trump is trying to break us so that America could own us,” the Liberal leader warned. “Never,” supporters shouted back. Many waved Canadian flags taped to ice hockey sticks. Similar levels of passion were also on display at the union hall where Pierre Poilievre greeted enthusiastic supporters in the Toronto area earlier in the week. The Conservative leader has drawn large crowds to rallies across the country, where “Bring it Home” is a call to arms: both to vote for a change of government and a nod to the wave of Canadian patriotism in the face of US tariff threats. In the final hours of a 36-day campaign, Donald Trump’s shadow looms over everything. The winner of Monday’s election is likely to be the party able to convince voters they have a plan for how to deal with the US president. National polls suggest the Liberals have maintained a narrow lead entering last
27 April 2025
Trump news at a glance: US president meets Zelenskyy at Vatican as popularity plunges at home | Trump administration
Donald Trump spent his Saturday at the Vatican, attending the funeral of Pope Francis along with his wife Melania and leaders from more than 150 countries. Before the ceremony, the US president met with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for the first time since their heated Oval Office exchange in February. This time, the two men sat face to face on chairs drawn up in St Peter’s Basilica, after huddling briefly with the French president, Emmanuel Macron. The results of the quiet conversation were apparent soon after, when Trump posted on his social media platform that there was “no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days. It makes me think that maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war, he’s just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently”. The two men then emerged to take their places among the guests of honor at the funeral, with the one notable difference being that Zelenskyy was greeted with cheers from the assembled crowd outside. Trump listened as Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re read a homily that seemed to nod at the tensions between Trump and the late pontiff, particularly
27 April 2025
David Sacks Says Elon Musk Not Out of DOGE, in ‘Maintenance Mode’
David Sacks, the White House crypto czar and close friend of Elon Musk, said on the latest All-In podcast that Musk’s decision to spend less time at the White House DOGE office is indicative of his management style at his companies. On the Friday episode, Sacks said that Musk is simply running DOGE like he typically runs his other companies, recalling the Twitter acquisition. Sacks was invited to help Musk purchase the social media platform and was a trusted confidant during the transition. “I saw this before when I was part of the Twitter transition — is that for the first three months or so he was basically full time at Twitter HQ, learning the business down to the database level. I mean, every nook and cranny of that business, he learned about,” Sacks said. “Once he felt like he had a mental model and he had the people in place that he trusted, he could move to more of a maintenance mode.” Musk said on Tuesday’s Tesla earnings call that he’ll scale back his time at DOGE and focus more on his EV company. The CEO said he’ll spend a day or two a week on his government work
27 April 2025
‘Kicking butt’ or ‘going too fast’? Donald Trump voters reflect on 100 days
Ana Faguy BBC News, Washington DC BBC When Donald Trump made a historic return to power earlier this year, it was with the help of voters who represented a diverse coalition of backgrounds – truck drivers, veterans, business owners and more. They represented a wide range of perspectives that helped explain Trump’s enduring appeal. But 100 days after he took office, how do his staunchest supporters feel now? The BBC has returned to five of them. Here’s what they had to say about the promises he kept, the pledges he has yet to address, and what they want next. ‘If this doesn’t work, I’ll say it’s a mistake’ Ronda Churchill Luiz Oliveira says he “can’t keep up” with the rapid policy changes Trump has made in his first 100 days. On immigration, he has appreciated the flurry of new border restrictions and the emphasis on deportations, including sending men to a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador. Encounters between migrants and US border agents at the US-Mexico are now at a four-year low. The issue is important to Luiz, a Brazilian who came to the US legally in the 1980s and now lives in Nevada. Echoing Trump, he describes the influx
27 April 2025
Succeeding With This Stock May Require Investors to Out-Buffett Warren Buffett. Here’s Why.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold more stock than it bought in 2024, so it likely raised some eyebrows when the company revealed its position in Constellation Brands (STZ -1.10%). However, that investment has likely lost value for Berkshire so far as tariff fears and falling alcohol consumption have weighed on Constellation stock. This could mean that Berkshire needs to lean more into Buffett’s strategy and not less. Here’s why. Berkshire and Constellation Brands On the surface, Constellation looks like a Buffett stock. Buffett likes “forever” stocks with product demand that never ends. People have consumed alcohol since the beginning of time, so Constellation’s product selection would certainly qualify. Constellation also produces the U.S.’s No. 1 beer, Modelo Especial, meaning it bought a market leader, a distinction top investors tend to seek. Moreover, Buffett has always been a value investor, and the current state of Constellation Brands points to a low valuation. Indeed, some one-time charges raised its P/E ratio to 47. Still, at a forward P/E ratio of 15, the stock appears to trade at a significant discount. Additionally, its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 3.4 shows that the metric is coming off its lowest levels since the beginning of the
27 April 2025
Tesla Cybertruck owner gets stuck after beliving Elon Musk’s ‘river crossing’ claim
A Tesla Cybertruck owner believed Elon Musk’s claims that the Cybertruck would be able to “act as a boat” and “cross rivers”, and he got his $100,000 stuck because of it. Elon Musk has often made claims about how Tesla vehicles could float and briefly serve as a boat in the past. We have never been taken too seriously because Tesla’s warranty states something different about taking the vehicle into water. However, the CEO doubled down on the claim specifically for the Cybertruck. Advertisement – scroll for more content Ahead of launching the production version of the Cybertruck, Musk claimed the vehicle would be “waterproof enough” to serve as a boat and cross rivers: Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat, so it can cross rivers, lakes and even seas that aren’t too choppy. The CEO added that the goal is for a Cybertruck to be able to cross the water between SpaceX’s Starbase and South Padre Island in Texas, which is about 360 meters (1,100 feet). We have been taking the Cybertruck more seriously with water because we learned that Tesla built a ‘wade mode’ for the truck to be able to go into the water. Tesla says the mode
26 April 2025
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez blow off steam at Stagecoach after Blue Origin space flight backlash
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are saying “Yee-haw” to their haters. The couple saddled up for a date night at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival in Indio, Calif., on Friday as they continue to face criticism for their historic all-women Blue Origin space flight. Bezos and his fiancée were both gussied up in their finest western wear for the country music festival, photos reveal. The Amazon founder, 61, was pictured wearing a black T-shirt and a pair of bootcut denim jeans. He paired the look with dark boots, a matching hat and black shades. Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos were spotted at Stagecoach music festival on Friday. SBJ / BACKGRID The couple both donned western wear for the country music event. SBJ / BACKGRID Sànchez appeared to wear a white romper and a matching set of cowgirl boots. She covered herself with a large dark jacket and wore a cowgirl hat with her partner, who she’s expected to tie the knot with in June. The space flight took place earlier this month and quickly garnered some negative attention as many people — including stars like Olivia Munn and Emily Ratajkowski — criticized the effort. In an April 3 episode of “Today
26 April 2025
Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos saddle up for Stagecoach in cowboy hats after all-female space mission misfire
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez put on their cowboy hats and headed to the hoedown that is the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California. The billionaire founder of Amazon, 61, and his glamorous wife to be, 55, were spotted waking hand in hand among the crowd of festival goers. The soon to be married couple were also spotted taking a ride on a golf cart like the VIPs they are. Jeff and Lauren took time out of their busy schedules to have some fun ahead of their wedding in Venice, Italy. The concert date was also a good distraction from the brutal PR they are both getting (along with Katy Perry and Gayle King) from the ill-advised space flight. Many celebrities – notably Olivia Munn, Emily Ratajkowski, and Kesha – have publicly blasted the Blue Origin spaceflight. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez put on their cowboy hats and headed to the hoedown that is the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California The 11-minute expedition – which took place on Monday – carried Perry, Sanchez, King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and filmmaker Kerianne Flynn. EmRata ranted, ‘That space mission this morning? That’s end time s**t.
26 April 2025
Washington Parties On, Without Trump or Big Celebrities
For those taking part in the Washington social whirl leading up to the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, it is helpful to know a few basic facts: There will be ample canapés and cocktails, and the occasional broken glass, at the parties before the big night; there will be plenty of television anchors, reporters and talking heads holding forth on current events; and, inevitably, you will run into Bill Nye, the science guy. Mr. Nye, a Georgetown resident and affable advocate for all things scientific, was a fixture at the festivities in advance of Saturday’s dinner, which has been buffeted by a series of norm-breaking changes. First came the unsurprising news that the Trump administration, including the president himself, had no intention of participating in the event. Then an appearance by the scheduled host, the comedian Amber Ruffin, was canceled after the association said it wanted to focus not on “the politics of division,” but on celebrating journalism — which is nice, but sounds like a lot less laughs. But something funny happened on the way to the dinner being a bore: Not only did the parties continue in Washington, but they proliferated into a morning-to-midnight array of breakfasts,
26 April 2025
JoJo Siwa’s Ex Reveals They Were ‘Dumped’ at ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Afterparty
JoJo Siwa’s ex Kath Ebbs said in a TikTok video that the Dance Moms star “dumped” her at a Celebrity Big Brother UK afterparty Ebbs addressed Siwa’s closeness to her costar Chris Hughes on the reality show, saying everything viewers saw between the pair “was not fabricated” The former couple started dating months ago and went Instagram official in January JoJo Siwa has split from Kath Ebbs. Ebbs claimed in a TikTok video on Saturday, April 26, that Siwa, 21, ended their relationship at a recent afterparty for Celebrity Big Brother UK, after the Dance Moms star appeared to get close to one of her costars, Chris Hughes, during filming. “I flew across the world to support and be there and hold that person in whatever they would be experiencing, leaving such a wild experience, and instead, I was dumped at the afterparty, with Chris [Hughes] in the next room,” Ebbs said. “I was told that there are confused feelings there … and that she had realized in the house that I wasn’t the person that [she] wanted to spend the foreseeable future with,” they then explained, referring to Siwa. “Which has honestly been … so shocking, that I feel kind
26 April 2025
Russia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine
EPA Russia’s army chief made the claims in a video meeting with President Vladimir Putin During a video conference meeting with Putin on Saturday, Gerasimov said: “Today, the last settlement in the Kursk region, the village of Gornal, has been liberated from Ukrainian forces.” He praised what he described as the “heroism” of North Korean troops who had “provided significant assistance in defeating the group of Ukrainian armed forces”. “The Kyiv regime’s adventure has completely failed,” Putin told Gerasimov, claiming that it would pave the way for further Russian advances on other fronts. Responding in a post on Telegram, the Ukrainian military’s general staff said the situation on the battlefield was “difficult” but insisted its forces were still holding positions in Kursk and continuing an incursion in Russia’s Belgorod region. Ukraine’s incursion was launched last August as an attempt to create a buffer zone on the border between the two countries that would prevent Russian forces from being deployed on Ukraine’s eastern front line. It comes a day after US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine were “very close to a deal” on ending the war, following talks between his envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin this week. Trump met
26 April 2025
Xi Jinping rallies China to close the AI gap with a focus on homegrown chips and software
China’s President Xi Jinping called for greater self-reliance in AI development at a Politburo meeting on Friday. Xi emphasized that China must comprehensively advance technological innovation, industrial development, and AI applications using the new national system. He urged for political support in areas such as research, talent training, and intellectual property. Xi called for strengthening basic research and key technologies like high-performance chips and basic software. He also pushed for accelerating AI laws and regulations to ensure safety and control. “We must recognise the gaps and redouble our efforts to comprehensively advance technological innovation, industrial development, and AI-empowered applications.” Xi Jinping
26 April 2025
Jeff Bezos-backed EV truck unveiled in Long Beach
Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach’s independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. — or sign up with — Every day, hundreds of millions of people get into their cars and turn on their favorite music or podcast or talk radio station to help pass the time on their morning commute or any other number of outings. Radios in cars have been standard for nearly a century and have evolved into entertainment systems, including touch screens and other incorporated technologies. Slate Auto, a startup vehicle manufacturer backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos, thinks it’s time for a change. On Thursday, the secretive company unveiled its electric vehicle: the Slate Truck. In an effort to cut costs, the company has stripped the truck down to the barest of bones — manual window cranks, no paint job, no extended cabs, no long truck bed and, of course, no stereo or touchscreen. “The definition of what’s affordable is broken,” CEO Chris Barman said in a statement. “Slate exists to put the power back in the hands of customers who have been ignored by the auto industry.” While no bells or whistles come standard, the company’s pickup has a
26 April 2025
Kremlin claims Ukrainian troops have been pushed out of Kursk
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The Kremlin has claimed that all Ukrainian troops have been pushed out of Russia’s Kursk region and for the first time confirmed the role of North Korean soldiers in the fighting. Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported on Saturday to President Vladimir Putin that Ukraine’s forces inside Kursk had been repelled, nine months after their surprise incursion – which was the first by a foreign army into Russian territory since the Second World War. Gerasimov claimed Ukraine had suffered “huge losses”. “The Kyiv regime’s adventure has completely failed,” Putin said in a carefully orchestrated video meeting that aired on state television. Ukraine contradicted Russia’s version of events; a senior official told the Financial Times that Putin’s claim was “bullshit”. The official insisted that Kyiv’s forces still hold ground in the Kursk region, although the amount of territory it controls has fallen to about 30 sq km from the roughly 1,300 sq km it captured in August. The Kremlin’s claim came as US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met briefly at the Vatican before the funeral
26 April 2025
Editorial | Hong Kong has to improve experience of visitors as events list grows
Rightly or wrongly, Hong Kong is often compared with Shanghai or Singapore in various ways. From attracting foreign capital and talents to staging mega-concerts and events, the three places are seen as competing against each other. But while rivalry has become unavoidable on the global stage these days, Hong Kong certainly has its own unique strengths and appeal. Concerns have been raised as big names such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga bypassed Hong Kong for performances in Singapore and elsewhere. Separately, Shanghai has no fewer than 178 sporting events and other attractions lined up this year as part of an economic revival strategy similar to that of Hong Kong. The mainland metropolis staged two concerts by American diva Mariah Carey last week and will welcome renowned singer Katy Perry in November. With many regional counterparts also proactively promoting the mega-events economy, standing still means losing out. Hong Kong is therefore right in staging more events to stimulate the economy and consolidate its status as Asia’s events capital. Source link
3 June 2025
The Wedding Planner Hong Kong Expands Party Planning Services to Support Diverse Event Needs Across the City
The Wedding Planner Hong Kong, an established name in event coordination and bespoke wedding arrangements, has announced the expansion of its party planning services to meet growing demand for comprehensive and professionally managed private events. Known for its deep understanding of cultural traditions and logistical intricacies, the company has broadened its capabilities to serve a variety of event types beyond weddings, reflecting the city’s evolving social and corporate landscape. With a background rooted in high-end wedding execution, The Wedding Planner Hong Kong brings an approach defined by precision, aesthetics, and client-centric planning. The company’s expansion into party planning has been driven by a noticeable increase in requests for social gatherings, milestone celebrations, and business functions. This shift is attributed to the city’s continued reopening and economic recovery, which has led individuals and companies to resume large-scale in-person gatherings with greater attention to detail and experience. The party planning division now includes support for a wide spectrum of events, ranging from intimate birthday dinners and family reunions to corporate year-end parties, product launches, and seasonal gatherings. The planning process encompasses end-to-end event management, including venue scouting, theme development, entertainment booking, catering coordination, guest logistics, and contingency planning. The goal is to
29 May 2025
Consensus 2025 Drives Crypto Market Momentum: Highlights and Trading Insights for Upcoming Hong Kong and Miami Events | Flash News Detail
The recently concluded Consensus 2025 event, hosted by CoinDesk, has been hailed as a resounding success, bringing together key players in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. Held as one of the largest gatherings for crypto enthusiasts, developers, and investors, the event showcased groundbreaking discussions on decentralized finance, regulatory frameworks, and the future of digital assets. With thousands of attendees, sponsors, and speakers, Consensus 2025 served as a pivotal moment for networking and collaboration, setting the stage for market sentiment shifts. This event, celebrated widely on social media platforms, has direct implications for crypto markets as announcements and partnerships often drive price movements and trading volumes. According to CoinDesk, the event highlighted optimism around institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, with major firms signaling increased interest in blockchain technology as of the event’s closing on June 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM UTC. This sentiment was reflected in the crypto markets, as Bitcoin (BTC) saw a 3.2% price increase to $68,500 within 24 hours post-event (June 12, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC), while Ethereum (ETH) surged by 4.1% to $3,550 during the same period. Trading volumes for BTC-USDT and ETH-USDT pairs on Binance spiked by 18% and 22%, respectively, between June 11 and June 12,
18 May 2025
Success of ‘Art March Hong Kong’ reaffirms city’s status as dynamic international art hub
03:39 Major events reaffirm Hong Kong as a global art hub Major events reaffirm Hong Kong as a global art hub Visitors to Hong Kong last month would have seen first-hand how the dynamic metropolis has fully embraced art. Major international events, including the 12th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong and the city’s own Art Central fair, had – very visibly – taken up residency in the heart of the city, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Central Harbourfront, where local galleries hosted exhibitions and parties. Other activities including special auctions under the “Art March Hong Kong 2025” celebration initiated by Hong Kong’s art and culture hub, the West Kowloon Cultural District, and the fourth Museum Summit, organised by the city’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department, emphasised how Hong Kong has achieved its aim to become an international art hub. It is now also the third-largest centre for art auctions in the world. Art patron Alia Al-Senussi (left) and painter Fatina Kong believe the Hong Kong government’s efforts have helped the city to achieve its aim to become a global art hub. Organisers say this year’s three-day Art Basel Hong Kong drew an estimated 91,000 visitors,
16 May 2025
Hong Kong Boosts Tourism Appeal with Over Three Million Visitors in April and New Immersive Cultural Events for 2025: New Updates You Need to Know
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong Boosts Tourism Appeal with Over Three Million Visitors in April and New Immersive Cultural Events for 2025: New Updates You Need to Know Thursday, May 15, 2025 Hong Kong’s tourism sector recorded strong performance in April 2025, with visitor arrivals reaching 3.8 million, reflecting a thirteen percent increase over the same month the previous year. This positive trend highlights the city’s rising popularity and ongoing recovery in attracting travelers worldwide. For the first four months of 2025, Hong Kong welcomed a total of sixteen million tourists, representing a ten percent increase compared to the same period last year. This sustained growth underlines the city’s success in drawing visitors from multiple markets and regaining momentum after years of global travel challenges. Growing International Arrivals Beyond Mainland China Recent statistics show that tourists originating from regions outside mainland China have significantly contributed to this growth. In April, roughly 1.03 million travelers from overseas arrived, marking a fourteen percent year-over-year rise. Both short-distance and long-distance travel markets showed solid double-digit expansions, contributing to the overall increase. Short-haul visitors, mostly from neighboring Asian countries, combined with long-haul tourists from Europe, North America, and Oceania, underline Hong
15 May 2025
Dragon Boat Races Will Return To Hong Kong In June 2025
Image Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board One of the biggest sports events in Hong Kong will be back soon. Mark your calendar for the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races on June 7 and June 8. The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association will also host the Dragon Boat Carnival from May 31 to June 8. The event will transform Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade into a bustling carnival to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. Keep reading to find out what to expect at this event this year. Also, check out our guide to the best events to attend in Hong Kong this May 2025. What to expect at the 2025 Dragon Boat races in Hong Kong? The dragon boat competition is one of the flagship events in the summer to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. This year, the races will be fiercer than ever. More than 190 teams and over 4,500 athletes will compete in 19 races across two days. Expect to see elite dragon boat teams from 12 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada. Egypt and Qatar will also paddle
15 May 2025
Dragon Boat competition in Hong Kong to draw 4,500 athletes from 12 countries
About 4,500 athletes representing 190 teams from 12 countries are set to compete in the coming Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, following a series of pre-event activities that include a food market and a pop-up store. The event will be the largest since Covid-19 affected the city, although it remains significantly smaller than pre-pandemic editions. The Tourism Board said on Tuesday that the 2025 edition of the “Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races” would take place from June 7 to 8. Participants representing 190 teams from 12 countries would take part in 19 races, including local and mainland Chinese groups as well as those from the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia, the board added. The event will also welcome participants from Qatar and Egypt for the first time. “We have taken innovation to new heights this year by transforming the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races into an immersive day-and-night dragon boat carnival,” said Tourism Board executive director Dane Cheng Ting-yat. “The event offers visitors and locals a blend of cultural activities and celebrations steeped in Hong Kong’s East-meets-West heritage, enriching the city’s potential for mega-event tourism.” Source link
13 May 2025
Hong Kong works on image overhaul to attract overseas visitors
Hong Kong – Hong Kong’s efforts to overhaul an image dented by years of turbulence and re-establish itself as an Asian events hub are starting to lure more international visitors beyond mainland China, the city’s tourism chief said. Measures adopted by the Asian financial hub include revamping its dated taxi fleet and improving digital payment systems, Ms Rosanna Law, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, told Bloomberg TV in an interview. The city is also doubling down on hosting major events to lure back the jet set, with a recent concert by British band Coldplay and a move by its annual Rugby Sevens tournament to a flashy new waterfront stadium. “We need to rack our brains to find new attraction points so that people are willing to spend or find new reasons for people to stay that much longer,” said Ms Law, who was appointed to the role in December. Visitor arrivals in the first quarter grew 9 per cent from the same period in 2024, to 12 million, while the number of non-mainland visitors surged by 18 per cent, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. It was the biggest year-on-year quarterly growth in tourists since
9 May 2025
Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year parade to see 100,000 spectators – Young Post
On the first day of Lunar New Year, about 100,000 spectators are expected to line Hong Kong’s streets for an expanded float parade. This is part of the city’s festive celebrations that also feature performances by K-pop and Thai bands. The Hong Kong Tourism Board said on Tuesday that the night parade would be held on January 29, the first day of the Year of the Snake. It will showcase 55 performance groups from 14 countries and regions, including K-pop girl band Kep1er. “The line-up is larger than last year. The floats and global performing groups as well as a pre-parade street performance will bring spectators rich and diverse experiences,” board chairman Pang Yiu-kai said. The board said the parade was expected to attract 100,000 spectators, similar to last year’s event, half of whom were likely to be visitors. The parade will start at 8pm, with floats leaving from the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui. They will then proceed along Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road before ending at the Sheraton Hong Kong hotel. The board said tickets for 70 per cent of the 2,500 seats at different locations in Tsim Sha Tsui would be
4 May 2025
Affordable Art Fair, Ginsanity & More
Image Credit: Mask Dancers on Parade – Cheung Chau by Laszlo Ilyes, licensed under CC BY 2.0 Drown down the post-travel blues from the Easter long weekend with these new events in Hong Kong in May 2025. With a new month here, it’s time to welcome another set of events. We are gearing up for the summer, but before we can fully enjoy all the seasonal events, we’ll be getting a precursor this month. Check out the best things to do in Hong Kong in May 2025. May 2025 in Hong Kong is bustling with art and cultural events. Join in the celebration of Nepali culture at the Nepal Fest or the Hong Kong International Reggae Ska Festival for a day filled with reggae, rocksteady, ska, and dub. For those who love timeless classics, there will be new productions of Mozart’s The Magic Flute and a performance of Giselle from the Hong Kong Ballet. Meanwhile, art lovers shouldn’t miss out on the Affordable Art Fair, while cinephiles can catch French films at the French May Cinema programme. Find out what else you can do in Hong Kong in May 2025 from our list below. Hong Kong events: Top things to
2 May 2025
Hong Kong Labour Day drone show leaves buzzing spectators in festive mood
A Labour Day drone show featuring colourful tributes to Hong Kong traditions wowed thousands of residents and visitors along the Wan Chai temporary promenade on Thursday evening, with the intricate and creative portrayals of coming festivals sparking loud applause. The 12-minute show started at 8pm, with 1,000 drones weaving through the skies above Victoria Harbour, forming shapes such as firecrackers, dancing qilin – mythical hoofed beasts – and a bun tower in a nod to the Cheung Chau Bun Festival. The annual bun festival on the outlying island is a weeklong event of Taoist origins. Celebrations culminate in a children’s float parade known as piu sik on Monday, before a bun-scrambling competition at night. As the Wan Chai show started, drones took the form of ocean waves and vibrant leaping fish, then transitioned into a display of fa pau, paper floral tributes symbolising blessings during the Tin Hau Festival, held annually on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. People gather during the festival to pray for favourable weather, peace and prosperity, harking back to its fishing village origins. The drones take shape in a tribute to the Tam Kung Festival. Photo: Elson Li The drones then moved on
1 May 2025
Mozart’s Opera ‘The Magic Flute’ Is Coming To Hong Kong In May 2025
Image Credit: Opera Hong Kong This May, a new production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute will dazzle Hongkongers at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The production will run from May 15 to 18 as a two-act opera in collaboration between Opera Hong Kong, China National Opera House, and the State Opera South Australia. At the helm will be visionary Chinese director Shuang Zhou, with stage sets and costumes by acclaimed designer Dan Potra. After its Hong Kong premiere, the production will tour internationally as well. Keep reading to find out what you can expect from the new production! New production of The Magic Flute in Hong Kong: What to expect The new production will offer a fresh interpretation of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece. Viewers can expect a journey that bridges culture and showcases classic opera. Zhou’s vision transforms the story from a mythical quest into an exploration of Eastern philosophy and urban life. Also read | Off To Hong Kong In April 2025? These Are The Events That Cannot Be Missed “Concepts such as the non-dual aspects of the self-awakening process, the idea that truth is found from within, that faith and compassion are the essential method in
1 May 2025
Hong Kong Unveils Cheung Chau Bun Festival 2025: A Unique Cultural Celebration
Get ready for a series of vibrant events and charming activities in the coming months Hong Kong (NewsVoir) Spring in Hong Kong means one thing: festivals – and lots of them! The much-loved Cheung Chau Bun Festival runs from 5-6 May, marking the start of a non-stop season of arts, culture, and sporting events across the city for many Indian travellers planning their summer vacations.> Held annually on the charming outlying island of Cheung Chau, this iconic event transforms the slow-paced fishing village into a whirlwind of colour, tradition, and high-flying fun. With lively parades, age-old rituals, and quirky customs unique to Hong Kong, it’s no wonder the festival draws thousands of visitors from near and far each year.> From Buns to Beats: Top Hong Kong Events This Spring A cornerstone of Hong Kong’s cultural calendar, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival is steeped in folklore and history. Recognised as part of China’s national list of intangible cultural heritage since 2011, it honours the sea god Pak Tai, who is said to have saved the island from a deadly plague in the 18th century. Today, it continues to enchant visitors with Taoist ceremonies, lion dances, and its signature event: the thrilling
30 April 2025
Explore the Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Annual Bun-Scrambling Competition, climbers race up bun-covered tower in lively celebration. HONG KONG, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spring in Hong Kong means one thing: festivals – and lots of them! The much-loved Cheung Chau Bun Festival runs from 5-6 May, marking the start of a non-stop season of arts, culture and sporting events across the city. Held annually on the charming outlying island of Cheung Chau, this iconic event transforms the slow-paced fishing village into a whirlwind of colour, tradition and high-flying fun. With lively parades, age-old rituals and quirky customs unique to Hong Kong, it’s no wonder the festival draws thousands of visitors from near and far each year. From Buns to Beats: Top Hong Kong Events This Spring A cornerstone of Hong Kong’s cultural calendar, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival is steeped in folklore and history. Recognised as part of China’s national list of intangible cultural heritage since 2011, it honours the sea god Pak Tai, who’s said to have saved the island from a deadly plague in the 18th century. Today, it continues to enchant visitors with Taoist ceremonies, lion dances, and its signature event: the thrilling bun-scrambling competition. Here are a few festival highlights:
29 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
Explainer | Hong Kong is revamping its Covid-19 entry rules – here’s what you need to know
Hong Kong has streamlined its categorisation of places deemed Covid-19 risks, condensing a five-tier system into three risk levels – high, medium and low – and changed travel rules for overseas arrivals. Countries currently categorised as extremely or very high risk will be consolidated into a new top tier labelled as “high risk”, while those currently deemed high- and medium-risk will be merged into a new medium-risk tier that will include most countries. With the new measures kicking in next Monday, the Post unpacks what you need to know about the latest rules. In general, what rules have been relaxed or tightened? All arrivals must show a negative Covid-19 test taken 72 hours before their flight. In the past, some vaccinated travellers were exempted from the requirement. Under the new measures, only fully vaccinated Hong Kong residents can fly in from high-risk countries, such as Britain, the Philippines and Indonesia. 03:18 Mass Covid-19 testing under way across China amid rising infections fuelled by Delta variant Mass Covid-19 testing under way across China amid rising infections fuelled by Delta variant Fully vaccinated non-residents can enter the city from medium-risk countries, such as Singapore, Japan and the United States. Previously, only non-residents
28 May 2025
Explainer | Singapore trades Covid-Zero for ‘Covid Resilience’. How will it work?
Singapore will from September remove quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers from Germany and Brunei, in a signal to the world it is cautiously reopening while managing the Covid-19 threat. By trading its previous Covid-Zero approach for a new policy of “Covid resilience”, the city state is setting itself apart from neighbours that are either still grappling with rising caseloads or are pressing on with an elimination strategy that comes with its own set of costs. Speaking to Bloomberg on Friday, Transport Minister S. Iswaran said the government’s thinking was that the sooner society learned to live with Covid-19, it could adjust “protocols … and processes to return to normalcy as much as possible”. “If we don’t do that and if we’re waiting for an eradication type of approach it might not be possible given the way the virus is mutating,” he said. But what exactly does “Covid resilience” entail? A near-empty street in the Chinatown area of Singapore on August 3, 2021. Photo: Bloomberg What’s life like now in Singapore? Source link
28 May 2025
Explainer | Why US probe into coronavirus origins may make health cooperation with China difficult
President Joe Biden in May tasked US intelligence agencies with reaching a “definitive conclusion” on the origins of the Covid-19 virus, including the possibility that it emerged from a lab accident, after a first American probe proved inconclusive. While the findings of the 90-day US investigation have yet to be released, the process itself has already drawn the ire of Beijing, which is opposed to inquiries that aim to study whether the coronavirus leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, in the central Chinese city that reported the first major Covid-19 outbreak. This includes plans by the World Health Organization (WHO) to revisit the lab for a new investigation. How has China reacted to the US investigation? China is opposed to the US probe because it is being conducted by American intelligence agencies, not scientists from across the world working under the banner of the WHO. “Origin-tracing needs science, not intelligence,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday. 02:23 Covid-19 returns to China’s Wuhan as Delta variant spreads to 10 provinces Covid-19 returns to China’s Wuhan as Delta variant spreads to 10 provinces Lu Xiang, a senior researcher on US-China relations at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,
28 May 2025
Explainer | Coronavirus: why a third vaccine shot is important for people who are immunocompromised
A number of countries including the United States and the United Kingdom are moving to make a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine available to people who are immunocompromised. But why are people with weaker immune systems at the front of the queue for a third dose? As the global Covid-19 vaccine roll-out continues, emerging data is showing those who are immunocompromised are not necessarily as well protected by the first two doses. So for these people, a third dose, sooner rather than later, could be particularly beneficial. Who is ‘immunocompromised’? People who are immunocompromised have conditions called immunodeficiencies, where part of their immune system is missing or not functioning as well as it should. Around 2.8 per cent of adults in the US are immunocompromised, and the rate is expected to be similar in Australia and other countries. Immunodeficiencies are broadly divided into two categories: – primary immunodeficiencies are very rare, often inherited conditions caused by mutations in our DNA Source link
28 May 2025
Explainer | Coronavirus: Did the US fund risky research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology?
A theory that the Covid-19 pandemic could have been sparked by the escape of a virus from a Chinese laboratory has amped up tensions between Washington and Beijing. It has also raised questions about US funding for bat coronavirus research at a lab at the heart of the controversy. Among those driving the questions is US Senator Rand Paul, who has repeatedly accused Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), of lying about US financing for gain of function research enhancing bat viruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and suggested that Fauci is complicit in the start of the pandemic. Dr Anthony Fauci testifying at a US Senate hearing in Washington on July 20. Photo: AP There is no evidence linking the viruses studied at the institute to the outbreak, and Fauci has repudiated the accusations. Fauci has denied that his agency funded gain of function work at the lab and railed against the senator for what he contends is Paul’s misconstruing of the research and its implications. Even so, Paul, a Kentucky Republican, upped his claims last week following the release of documents from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) obtained through
28 May 2025
Why China’s lockdown protests pose an unprecedented challenge to Beijing
While local protests in China over environmental, labour and land disputes are not uncommon, the rare wave of blank-paper protests that spilled across China’s wealthiest cities – all targeting President Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid policy – represents a challenge of the type the country’s leaders have not faced for decades. The protests erupted last weekend after a fire at a residential block in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, claimed 10 lives. University students and angry citizens staged vigils on campuses and took to the streets in more than 10 cities – some holding blank sheets of paper to protest against censorship or shouting inflammatory slogans rejecting lockdowns and endless PCR tests, while some called for constitutional reform and regime change. Although things appear to have quietened down since last weekend – and some cities have started easing their controls – analysts said the size and scale of the protests meant Beijing should not underestimate their political implications and give a clear signal about how and when the zero-Covid policy would end. “Given how the party is centred on [Xi] now, this moment is a test of his leadership,” said Dali Yang, a political scientist at the University of Chicago. Xi, who
28 May 2025
Nasal spray Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by Hong Kong scientists approved for emergency use in mainland China in ‘historic breakthrough’
A nasal spray Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by Hong Kong microbiologist Professor Yuen Kwok-yung and his team with a mainland China university and pharmaceutical firm has been approved for emergency use by the national authorities. Yuen, from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), on Monday night said the development was a “historic breakthrough”. “The biggest meaning is that Hong Kong has made a vaccine itself for the first time and got an approval from the National Medical Products Administration for emergency use at the end,” Yuen said. The historic main building at the University of Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee HKU, Xiamen University and Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy started clinical trials for the nasal spray vaccine on the mainland and in Hong Kong last March after central authorities gave the go-ahead. The drug company confirmed in an announcement on Monday that the nasal vaccine had obtained approval for emergency use on the mainland. Yuen said it would be a commercial decision for Wantai to decide it would apply for emergency use for the vaccine in the city. The company said the phase-three clinical trial for the new vaccine, which was carried out in South Africa, the Philippines, Colombia and Vietnam, was
28 May 2025
‘It’s like being in prison’: unvaccinated Hongkongers warn of social isolation, health struggles after 20,000 Covid jab exemptions voided
Alan* was barred from entering a Hong Kong restaurant where his family had gathered to commemorate his late wife after her funeral in April because he had not received a Covid-19 vaccine. “It was shameful. It was upsetting. It was my wife, a senior member of the family,” the 63-year-old owner of an IT company who suffers from strokes said. “For me not being able to host my wife’s lunch … It was very frustrating.” Desperate and helpless, he later found a doctor who issued him a vaccination exemption certificate after evaluating his health. Under the vaccine pass scheme, residents who are not inoculated cannot enter places such as restaurants, bars and gyms. Photo: Xiaomei Chen But in September, that doctor was among seven people arrested for allegedly issuing fraudulent documents. A total of 20,000 vaccine exemptions issued by the medical practitioners, including Alan’s, were annulled. Under Hong Kong’s vaccine pass scheme, which began in February, unvaccinated individuals cannot enter places such as restaurants, bars and gyms. Those who are medically unfit for the jabs are allowed to obtain a vaccination exemption certificate, which is valid for three to six months, after undergoing clinical assessments. But for patients such as
28 May 2025
Coronavirus: mainland China’s easing should spur Hong Kong to ask for border reopening, business leaders and health experts say
Beijing’s long-awaited easing of coronavirus precautions has sparked hopes that Hong Kong may soon be able to fully reopen its border with mainland China, as well as do away with traveller entry restrictions, the city’s business leaders and health experts have said. Commerce sector lawmaker Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, also a member of the key decision-making body the Executive Council, appealed to the government on Wednesday to restart discussions on reopening the city’s border with the mainland, saying Beijing’s move had offered some light at the end of the tunnel. “It has to be a step-by-step procedure, so I don’t think we should expect a quarantine-free entry to the mainland like tomorrow. But if we do everything right, I hope we can see that maybe early next year,” he said. 03:27 China further eases pandemic restrictions in latest step towards reopening after zero-Covid China further eases pandemic restrictions in latest step towards reopening after zero-Covid Lam also asked the government to first talk to mainland authorities about increasing the quarantine hotel quota from 1,000 to 2,000 or more a day by the end of the year to make business and family visits easier. The mainland moved a step closer to reopening
28 May 2025
Coronavirus: 400 per cent jump in number of Hongkongers taking fourth jab after Omicron-targeted shots become available
The number of Hongkongers receiving their fourth coronavirus jab has risen more than fivefold in the past week, with about 81 per cent of them opting for the Omicron-specific vaccine available since last Thursday. The government announced on Wednesday that more residents would be eligible for the BioNTech bivalent shots, which contain components of the original coronavirus strain and Omicron one. The bivalent vaccine was made available last Thursday to uninfected adults as a fourth dose and recovered individuals as a third dose. The Chinese-made Sinovac shots are also being offered, along with the original doses made by Germany’s BioNTech. Official statistics show 47,742 people were given a fourth shot in the week up to Wednesday, compared with 9,232 seven days earlier. Among them, 38,654 received the bivalent vaccine. The number of residents who have received a fourth dose now stands at more than 632,000. Authorities have ordered 1.9 million shots of the BioNTech bivalent vaccine so far, with the first batch of 770,000 arriving in the city on November 25. Starting from Friday, adults can book appointments for the new vaccine as their third dose, or second shot if they were previously infected, after experts from the city’s scientific
28 May 2025
Coronavirus: Hong Kong further eases isolation rules but ongoing surge in cases keeps city from lifting social-distancing measures over holidays
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong has further eased its quarantine and isolation measures following mainland China’s major shift away from its zero-Covid policy, but a continuing surge in daily infections is keeping the city from lifting social-distancing rules over the coming holiday season. From Friday, residents and arrivals infected with Covid-19 will be allowed to leave isolation on the fifth day, instead of the seventh, if they test negative for two days in a row by then. But health officials sparked disappointment in the restaurant and bar trade after saying current social-distancing measures would remain in place over Christmas, as they reported 14,373 new coronavirus cases, including 798 imported infections, on Thursday, the highest since March 19. Another 27 deaths were also recorded. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the city had adjusted its policies with the “same scientific and precise principles” adopted by mainland authorities, which had announced their long-awaited easing of pandemic rules a day earlier. “I fully understand citizens’ expectations for the reopening of the [mainland] border,” Lee said during a reception. Source link
28 May 2025
‘Bigger than just Covid vaccines’: US drug giant Moderna wants to collaborate with Hong Kong scientists on mRNA technology with local branch
US pharmaceutical giant Moderna is looking to collaborate with Hong Kong scientists on vaccine development after setting up a local manufacturing branch, with a long-term goal to tap into the mainland Chinese market. In an interview with the Post, Patrick Bergstedt, Moderna senior vice-president and head of emerging markets, said the Hong Kong subsidiary would focus on introducing the mRNA technology to the city, with plans to engage local professionals and other stakeholders. “The most immediate opportunity is for us to do clinical research in Hong Kong … Because Hong Kong already has a very established network, excellent healthcare system, excellent academic system, excellent hospitals,” he said. Patrick Bergstedt, Moderna senior vice-president of commercial vaccines. Photo: Edmond So “In the short term, we want to look at how we can do clinical research for our respiratory vaccines, for latent viruses or some of our Moderna therapeutics.” Unlike other vaccines that introduce a weakened or inactivated virus into the bodies, mRNA or messenger RNA jabs use a molecule that teaches human cells how to make a protein, which triggers an immune response in the body by producing antibodies. Moderna also has Covid-19 vaccines but these are as yet not available for
28 May 2025
Hong Kong’s latest ‘0+0’ Covid policy a long-awaited change, but how soon can city bounce back and fix its economy?
Hong Kong residents, businesspeople and visitors all have high hopes that the long-awaited lifting of the city’s travel restrictions and the end of medical supervision rules for arrivals will help put the bounce back in the economy. But business leaders and economists said it could take more than a year for the city to recover its shine after the border with mainland China fully reopened. The introduction of the “0+0” arrangement was welcomed as a breath of fresh air for a city stifled by three years of strict coronavirus rules – some of the toughest in the world because of the zero Covid-19 policy imposed in line with the mainland. But, from Wednesday, the city will become one of the last places in the world to remove its travel restrictions for arrivals with the scrapping of the amber health code for people who test negative for Covid-19. It is the biggest relaxation made by the authorities to lessen the frustration of arrivals since the start of the pandemic. Passengers arrive at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jelly Tse The city has gone from total closure, a maximum of 21 days quarantine down to seven days, to a further “3+4” and
28 May 2025
Singapore doctors expect more PCR testing as China eases Covid measures
Singapore healthcare providers are expecting a wave of travellers requiring pre-departure PCR coronavirus tests in the coming months as China eases its border measures. Unihealth handles around 100-150 swabs for such tests across its four clinics each week, and it expects these numbers to increase. Medical director and family doctor Xie Huizhuang said there had been a 15-20 per cent increase in demand for the tests since mid-November, with much of it coming from Chinese nationals returning home. Since mid-November, those going to China are required to take one PCR test within 48 hours of travelling, instead of the two previously required. China also loosened Covid curbs nationwide earlier this month, lifting restrictions on entry to public spaces and allowing those infected to isolate at home instead of being taken to a hospital. 01:59 Shanghai schools switch online as China braces for soaring number of Covid-19 cases Shanghai schools switch online as China braces for soaring number of Covid-19 cases Source link
28 May 2025
Coronavirus: close contacts of Covid patients at Hong Kong care homes will no longer be sent to quarantine centres to free up space
Close contacts of Covid-19 patients at care homes for the elderly in Hong Kong will no longer be sent to quarantine centres, while extra hospital beds and manpower will be added to cope with a potential influx of people at public health facilities, authorities have said. The government on Thursday announced the new measures in response to patients swarming public hospitals in recent weeks, with one health expert saying adjustments should have been made earlier. More than 1,600 residents from care homes for the elderly have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the past week amid the recent surge of infections locally. Patients wait in the accident and emergency area of United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong. Photo: May Tse The Social Welfare Department said close contacts at the homes would be allowed to stay at their residence instead of being sent to quarantine centres, as was the case under previous guidelines. Grace Li Fai, an executive council member of the Elderly Services Association of Hong Kong, welcomed the measures, saying it was pointless to move the elderly “back and forth” between facilities. “The new measure will allow more beds for infected elderly, as close contacts will no longer be occupying
28 May 2025
Private sector medicine pours cold water on prospects of demand for paid-for coronavirus vaccination in Hong Kong
Private hospitals and doctors in Hong Kong have cast doubts on the viability of them giving Covid-19 jabs for a fee, despite a government insistence that manufacturers were “striving” to offer vaccines to the sector. The private operators on Friday said they were sceptical about the scheme because free shots were easily available to residents and there were uncertainties on when and how many mainland China or non-resident patients would travel to pay for vaccination. Doctors and patients’ rights groups have already highlighted the need to maintain government-subsidised Covid-19 vaccinations in the long term because the coronavirus was likely to become endemic. Private hospitals and doctors say free shots are easily available to residents. Photo: AFP William Ho Shiu-wei, chairman of the Hong Kong Private Hospitals Association, told that Post that, without clear market demand, there was “little incentive” for the sector to acquire vaccines for sale to the public. Ho said demand among city residents for private vaccination was non-existent, not only because of the cost, but also because jabs given outside the government programme would not be covered by an indemnity fund set up to provide financial support to people who suffered serious vaccine-related complications. Medical sector lawmaker
27 May 2025
Apple Watch, protein powders are all the rage in China as Gen Zs rediscover the benefits of good health amid resurging Covid infections
A lot of people have been turning to wearable fitness devices to help them get into shape. The wearable devices market in China is expected to grow 20 per cent per year to reach a market size of over US$20 billion in 2025, a joint report by BDA and OC&C found. Wearable technology such as headsets and smartwatches can track performance during exercise and measure body functions like heart rate. George Yang, 22, said he bought his Apple Watch when Shanghai went into a strict lockdown in April. The university student said he had suffered chronic neck pain for over a year, which he believes was caused by too much time spent on his computer attending online courses. Yang said the smartwatch helps him stay on track with his fitness goals. He downloaded China’s most popular fitness app, Keep, and hopes to be able to run a full marathon next year. “Young, healthy people [in China] look for wearables that feature health monitoring as well as other functionalities such as entertainment and smart-home functions,” said Anthony Siu, partner and co-head of BDA Shanghai. Source link
27 May 2025
Coronavirus: Hong Kong drops on-arrival PCR tests and vaccine pass, city set to reopen its border with mainland China on January 10 at the earliest
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong will drop almost all Covid-19 measures starting from Thursday, including mandatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for arrivals, its vaccine pass scheme and quarantine requirements for close contacts, following similar action by mainland China. In a related development, the Post learned on Wednesday that Hong Kong is set to reopen its border with the mainland on January 10 at the earliest, with those travelling to the city for business and family needs to be given priority. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu reiterated on Wednesday his aim to fully resume cross-border travel progressively and in an orderly manner starting from mid-January. Travellers in Hong Kong wait to cross the border to enter mainland China. Photo: Sam Tsang From Thursday, the city will become one of the last places in the world to do away with pandemic restrictions. Confirming the Post’s earlier reports, the government announced that it would lift most of the Covid-19 measures imposed in the past three years, but a mandate requiring the wearing of masks would remain. Source link
27 May 2025
Exclusive | Hong Kong to host global central banks meeting next month as it steps up efforts to rebuild reputation as finance hub
Scores of central bankers from around the world will gather in Hong Kong next month for a meeting to be hosted by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), marking the first major international financial event since the city fully reopened its border in December. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is getting ready for the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision meeting to be held in March, Clara Chan, acting deputy chief of the de facto central bank, told lawmakers. “We have been preparing for the meeting of central bankers, international financial regulators and the global financial leaders. We encourage more international financial organisations to host events and seminars in Hong Kong,” Chan said during a monthly meeting of the financial affairs panel on Monday. “The HKMA will also work with the local financial sector to visit Southeast Asia and the Middle East to exchange views with the central banks and other financial leaders this year to enhance cross-border cooperation.” The authority is keen to use overseas roadshows to convince central banks and finance companies that it is “business as usual” in Hong Kong after three years of disruptions caused by the pandemic. The city’s reputation as a leading financial hub suffered
27 May 2025
Hey big spenders! China’s richest consumers will keep splashing out on luxury goods even as economy slumps, Bain says
China’s wealthiest consumers will continue to splurge on luxury items like designer bags and watches as the economy reopens, even as middle-class shoppers refrain from buying big-ticket items, unnerved by worries about their job prospects and wages, according to Bain & Company. The global consultancy said in its latest report on China’s luxury market that the top 2 per cent of mainland Chinese spenders, who account for more than 40 per cent of spending on luxury items, will be a key driver of market growth in 2023 after Covid-19 restrictions ended a five-year winning streak last year. “There’s no reason why the VIC [very important customers] should stop buying [luxury items] in 2023, because even during the downturn in 2022 they were spending,” said Bruno Lannes, a Shanghai-based senior partner with Bain. “We will see more spending by them in 2023.” Lockdown measures and standstill orders to guard against the spread of Covid-19 across the mainland in 2022 prevented millions of consumers from buying long-coveted personal care products or leather shoes. As shopping malls grappled with a decline in foot traffic, sales skewed toward very wealthy customers, with some high-end brands achieving VIC sales higher than 40 per cent, Bain
27 May 2025
Hong Kong’s favourite Covid news tweeter Tripperhead wins official recognition and says the tweets will go on
Hong Kong’s unofficial spokesperson for all things Covid has been recognised with an Australia Day Award, honouring his diligent and dogged determination to get the facts to people during a time of fear and uncertainty. Aaron Busch – better known by his Twitter handle Tripperhead – received the award at the residence of the Australian consul general to Hong Kong and Macau, Elizabeth Ward, in Repulse Bay last week. “Honoured to present the Australia Day Community Award 2023 to @tripperhead,” Ward tweeted. “Thank you for keeping the international community in #HK informed. A reminder of the power of citizen journalism.” Busch was modest about the recognition. “In that typical Aussie way, I don’t feel I deserve it, I was doing what I do. But you don’t say no to the consul general. It was incredibly nice to receive it and I will have it on the wall for the rest of my life.” Source link
27 May 2025
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority steps up efforts to ease burden on its facilities, says flu cases already past peak
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has stepped up efforts to ease the burden on its facilities from rising Covid-19 infections, but noted that flu cases had already peaked and were on the decline. The measures included opening another ward at an infection control centre, transferring stable patients to private hospitals, and adding manpower and beds as needed. “We noticed that for influenza, the number of cases has risen sharply in the past few weeks, but it seems over the past week it has already reached its peak,” said Simon Tang Yiu-hang, director of cluster services at the authority. “For Covid-19, we see the trend is still rising. It’s difficult to say whether it has reached its peak, we need to closely monitor the situation.” He said more than 6,000 people visited accident and emergency departments at public hospitals every day. More than 1,200 patients were hospitalised this week, up from 950 in the previous one. About a third of this week’s admissions were Covid-19 cases, he said, adding he expected the number of infections to remain high in the coming weeks. Dr Larry Lee Lap-yip, a chief manager at the authority, said the government would open another ward with about 140
27 May 2025
India poised for hospitality boom as hotel brands such as Hilton, Radisson race to meet surging demand from tourists
The country’s huge and increasingly prosperous population – it recently superseded China as the world’s most populous country – and an estimated threefold rise in foreign tourists in the next few years will ensure a race among hospitality providers to meet rapidly expanding demand for accommodation, analysts said. American hotel operators Hilton and Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) are rushing to capture a share of the growing Indian market. Hilton is planning to double its portfolio there every three to five years, according to Alan Watts, its Asia-Pacific president. RHG, meanwhile, aims to open its very first Radisson Collection hotel, in India in 2026. Global sporting events and political gatherings are helping prime the market for a near-term boom, guaranteeing vast waves of visitors from overseas. 02:36 India set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, UN predicts India set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, UN predicts The Cricket World Cup will be held in the last quarter of the year in the western coast city of Ahmedabad, and the biennial South Asian Football Federation championship will take place in June and July in Bangalore, the capital of southern Karnataka state.
27 May 2025
