Chinese Internet Parody of Trump Assassination Attempt Goes Viral
A cartoon parody of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has gone viral on the Chinese internet. On Saturday, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire from a rooftop with an assault rifle during Trump’s presidential campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing the Republican‘s ear. A stray bullet killed one man and seriously wounded […]
TikTok loses its appeal against gatekeeper designation in the EU
Under the DMA (Digital Markets Act), the EU designated a list of big companies as “gatekeepers.” This label requires them to meet a series of common requirements to ensure that new services can compete. TikTok is on the EU gatekeeper list, but ByteDance, its parent company, disagreed with that and appealed the decision. However, the […]
Russia faces calls for justice 10 years after airliner shot down over eastern Ukraine
Kyiv, the European Union and western states have urged Moscow finally to accept responsibility for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, as relatives of the 298 victims marked a decade since it was hit by a Russian missile over eastern Ukraine. Everyone on-board was killed when the Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to […]
Before Michigan legalized surrogacy, families found ways around the ban
The first time Tammy and Jordan Myers held their twins, the premature babies were so fragile that their tiny faces were mostly covered by oxygen masks and tubing. Their little hands rested gently on Tammy’s chest as the machines keeping them alive in a neonatal intensive care unit in Grand Rapids, Michigan, beeped and hummed […]
Paris Olympics 2024: Boxing – history, rules, defending champions
Boxing has been around for a while now in human history, with Sumerian artifacts from the 3rd millennium BCE found in modern-day Iraq serving as the earliest visual evidence of the sport’s existence. The sport was also part of the ancient Olympics in Greece and was introduced in 688 BCE, in which the participants wore […]
Chinese whispers in Modi’s Russia visit & the Armaan Malik factor that’s shaken Indian society
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia last week amid tensions with China has raised alarm among Western allies, says a new report in the South China Morning Post, headlined: ‘Modi’s Russia visit part of India strategy to boost security amid China tensions: analysts’. “…analysts say it is part of New Delhi’s strategy […]
We tried Dodger Stadium’s Tsukiji Gindaco takoyaki flavor in Japan for its limited release
From Japan, to L.A., and back again. Since Shohei Ohtani joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, bits of Japanese culture have continued to make its way to the Dodger Stadium, like Yakult’s sponsorship of the team. And in March this year, Japanese takoyaki chain Tsukiji Gindaco opened a stand in the stadium, much to fans’ delight. […]
China State Media Says US Democracy ‘In Deep Trouble’ After Trump Shooting
Chinese experts and netizens believe democracy in the United States is “in deep trouble” and a “toxic atmosphere” is building up in the country after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Chinese state media reported. The Global Times, a nationalistic English-language tabloid published by the ruling Communist Party, reported on Sunday that Chinese […]
Wall Street’s Newest Stock-Split Stock Should Be Avoided Like the Plague — and I’m Not Talking About Broadcom
Although all eyes are seemingly on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the hottest trend on Wall Street just might be companies conducting stock splits. A stock split is an event that permits publicly traded companies to alter their share price and outstanding share count. Keep in mind that these adjustments are purely cosmetic and […]
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Hottest situation’ around Pokrovsk, says Ukrainian military
Ukraine’s army general staff reported intense Russian attacks in the Pokrovsk area of the Donetsk region on Sunday, creating the “hottest situation” along the frontline as the invaders pushed for gains. In an update, the general staff said: “The enemy has already attacked our positions 35 times today in the areas of Novooleksandrivka, Vozdvizhenka, Progress, […]
Snickers Pasta to Gulab Jamun Chat: Viral Bizarre Recipes From 2024 That Will Make You Go Crazy
Fusion food video draw massive traction online. (Photo Credits: X) A food vlogger created a fusion of mutton keema and cake in one of her recent experiments. Anyone, who is updated with recent social media trends, knows how popular bizarre food recipes are. People create recipes with just about anything under the sun. There are […]
Amazon Prime Day deals are almost here. Should you take advantage of them?
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. July sales events have become a seasonal revenue driver for the retail industry since Amazon launched its first Prime Day back in 2015. While consumers may be enticed by the advertised can’t-miss savings on some […]
Amazon is worried about upstarts like Temu and Shein. Here’s how it’s confronting them.
Amazon’s (AMZN) dominance in e-commerce makes any potential threat hard to take seriously. On the surface anyway. But the staggering growth of direct shippers like Temu and Shein, though puny in comparison, has grabbed the attention of the people who run the everything store. And Amazon aims to confront them directly before they get much […]
Amazon is worried about upstarts like Temu and Shein. Here’s how it’s confronting them.
Amazon’s (AMZN) dominance in e-commerce makes any potential threat hard to take seriously. On the surface anyway. But the staggering growth of direct shippers like Temu and Shein, though puny in comparison, has grabbed the attention of the people who run the everything store. And Amazon aims to confront them directly before they get much […]
Why I Sold These 7 Stocks: A Stock Portfolio Spring Cleaning
I’m not a very active stock trader, but my portfolio started to feel outdated recently. It was high time to collect profits from some longtime holdings, and to give up on a couple of unsuccessful ideas. So I ran a late spring cleaning in my individual retirement account (IRA), closing out five stock holdings in […]
This U.K. woman survived a crossbow bolt to the head. She says the weapon should be regulated like a gun
Six years after a ghastly attack with a crossbow, Laura Sugden of East Yorkshire, U.K., will be back in hospital next week to have part of a bolt removed from her skull. The tip of the projectile has been lodged deep in her head since 2018, when she was shot at close range by a neighbour with […]
Three people die on Mt. Fuji less than 24 hours after official start of climbing season
Shizuoka opened its trails on Wednesday, and three bodies were found by the next morning. On Wednesday, the Shizuoka Prefecture side of Mt. Fuji was officially opened for climbing. While Japan’s tallest mountain, in legal terms, can be hiked at any time of year, climbers are strongly urged to make their visit during the official […]
Dabawenya architect’s project to vie for Best Design in Singapore
The WAF, renowned for showcasing global architectural excellence, will convene in Singapore from November 6-8, where finalists will present their projects to an esteemed panel of international judges. Ar. Metilla’s project concept for the Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Capitol building, titled “Peace,” aims to reflect the cultural identity of the Maguindanaon people through its design. […]
2 ASX All Ords shares (and one ETF) smashing new highs while the market sinks
It’s been a fairly horrible day for the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) and most ASX All Ords shares so far this Wednesday. At the time of writing, the All Ordinaries has lost a hefty 0.34% of its value, and is back down to around 8,050 points. However, despite the broader market’s bad mood today, […]
Chinese are angry that West isn’t outraged enough by Modi meeting Putin
The deepening alignment between China and Russia amid concerns about Moscow falling into Beijing’s orbit likely drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to choose Russia for his first bilateral visit. The two-day trip resumed the India-Russia annual summit after a two-year hiatus. The visit has sparked intense debate within the strategic circle of China, which is […]
‘Boomer privilege at its best’: Victorian couple reveal why they’re spending their children’s inheritance on luxury holidays
A property investor has slammed “boomer bashing” young Australians, calling the “animosity” towards baby boomers “distasteful”. Craig Doyle, 61, from Melbourne’swest, shared how used his superannuation to invest in five properties worth about $3m on SBS Insight on Tuesday night. However, increased interest rates, combined with land tax, council rates and unpaid rent, has led […]
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq build on record highs as Powell testimony keeps rate cut hopes alive
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell kicked off his semiannual update to Congress on Tuesday, appearing before the Senate Banking Committee. He will appear before the House Financial Services Committee tomorrow. Yahoo Finance’s Jennifer Schonberger has the story: Powell indicated the central bank is inching closer to feeling comfortable about interest rate cuts, saying that he […]
Stock market today: S&P 500 set to build on record high as Powell kicks off semiannual testimony
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell kicked off his semiannual update to Congress on Tuesday, appearing before the Senate Banking Committee. He will appear before the House Financial Services Committee tomorrow. Yahoo Finance’s Jennifer Schonberger has the story: Powell indicated the central bank is inching closer to feeling comfortable about interest rate cuts, saying that he […]
Viktor Orban: EU’s obstructer-in-chief faces pressure at home and abroad
Luca Dudits remembers the first LGBT+ pride march she attended in Budapest about eight years ago. After the demonstration ended, the crowd started to get trams back across the Hungarian capital city, when they were set upon by right-wing protesters. “The police had to form a line in every single tram station because counter-protesters were […]
Stock market today: S&P 500 set to build on record high with Powell on deck
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell kicked off his semiannual update to Congress on Tuesday, appearing before the Senate Banking Committee. He will appear before the House Financial Services Committee tomorrow. Yahoo Finance’s Jennifer Schonberger has the story: Powell indicated the central bank is inching closer to feeling comfortable about interest rate cuts, saying that he […]
Bombay Sapphire reimagines iconic SG landmarks as bespoke cocktails
Premium gin brand Bombay Sapphire has turned Singapore’s iconic local landmarks into artisanal cocktails as part of its global “Saw This, Made This” campaign. As part of the campaign, local street photographer Yik Keat (also known as YK), captured photos of eight landmarks in Singapore that were later turned into custom cocktails by eight participating […]
Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia receive green light for commercial joint venture
Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have received the approval of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for a commercial joint venture agreement. With CCCS’ approval, the airlines will be able to deepen its strategic partnership on a wider range of commercial activities such as operating joint revenue sharing flights between Singapore and Indonesia, […]
Chinese developers scramble as OpenAI blocks access in China
At the World AI Conference in Shanghai last week, one of China’s leading artificial intelligence companies, SenseTime, unveiled its latest model, SenseNova 5.5. The model showed off its ability to identify and describe a stuffed toy puppy (wearing a SenseTime cap), offered feedback on a drawing of a rabbit, and instantly read and summarised a […]