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Elon Musk leads parade of tech titans switching to Trump

A shocking partisan switch is underway in the stratosphere of the tech titans: The industry known for its wokeness is betting big bucks on a Republican. Last week former President Donald Trump gave a thumbs-up to the notion of teaming up with billionaire innovator Elon Musk if he wins in November. Hours later, Musk posted a […]

Franco Morbidelli, Ducati, Valentino Rossi, Jack Miller, rider market

If you’re looking for a forthright MotoGP opinion, Aleix Espargaro is your man. And the veteran Spaniard had something he needed to get off his chest. Ahead of the recent Austrian Grand Prix, the 35-year-old Aprilia rider, who is retiring at the end of the year, was asked about the probability of Jack Miller retaining […]

Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher’s feud timeline

It’s one of the most famous feuds in music history. Liam and Noel Gallagher were at odds early on when they started the rock band Oasis, and despite their success in the industry, their relationship completely fell apart. A backstage fight between the brothers at one of their concerts in 2009 led to their falling […]

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris go quiet on America’s biggest economic issue

Guitar virtuoso and social satirist the late Frank Zappa once labelled American politics “the entertainment division of the military industrial complex”. If there was ever any doubt about his observation, it has been put to rest by the contest for control of the White House that is now approaching a finale. There’s the incredible hoopla […]

‘Canada needs to take a leap into the 21st century.’ Readers on rail service, plus other letters to the editor for Aug. 26

Open this photo in gallery: A sky train runs near downtown Vancouver in 2015. Regional transport provider TransLink is warning of massive service cuts unless what it calls a $600-million funding gap is addressed.JONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press Solidarity Re “Ontario CUPE president rejects call to resign over social-media post criticized as antisemitic” (Aug. 23): Union […]

Unlocking customer loyalty through added value

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Scouse institutions that have stood the test of time

It’s hard to imagine the city without these shops, bars and restaurants 07:00, 26 Aug 2024 Mary Smith, co-owner of Orrell Park Ballroom(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo) There are so many businesses across the city which have gained loyal followings over the years for their uniqueness, consistency and quality of what they offer their customers. […]

Philippines and China again clash in disputed waters

Aug. 26 (UPI) — The Philippines and China have again clashed in the South China Sea, with Manila and Beijing trading accusations of responsibility for the latest maritime skirmish between the two neighbors amid their fight over sovereignty of the disputed waters. The incident occurred Sunday within the Spratly Islands, a disputed archipelago that is […]

How China’s growing unemployment has given rise to ‘rotten tail kids’

China is grappling with a major economic issue – rising unemployment among youth. This has given rise to the term “rotten-tail kids”. The condition of college graduates is such that some are readily accepting low-paying work while others have to depend on pensions provided by their parents. The world’s second-largest economy indicates an overall decline […]

Don Don Donki’s latest ambassador is Bruno Mars?

Japan’s Don Quixote, otherwise known as Don Don Donki, has announced a new celebrity endorsement, and its none other than singer Bruno Mars.  To drum up excitement, the brand released a new campaign and contest. The campaign features a 30-second commercial of Bruno Mars in an electric Don Don Donki store.  Posted on X by […]

SHEIN sues Temu over copyright infringement

Fast-fashion giant SHEIN is suing Chinese online marketplace Temu for copyright infringement and has accused Temu of being an “unlawful enterprise built on counterfeiting, theft of trade secrets, infringement of intellectual property rights and fraud”. According to the lawsuit, SHEIN alleged that Temu is “masquerading” as a legitimate eCommerce marketplace where independent sellers can offer […]

Hong Kong laws behind massive decline in media freedom: Report

The press freedom in Hong Kong has reached its lowest level in at least 11 years, Voice of America (VOA) reported, citing the latest survey of its members and the public by the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA). The survey says a major factor behind the decline is the introduction of Article 23 this year, […]

Linear TV Advertising & Original Production’s Future Is Bleak, Ken Ziffren Says

Linear TV advertising and original production are falling fast, and don’t expect sports to save the industry, Ken Ziffren said today. “On the whole, the combination of online and social media viewing, on the revenue front will not increase consumer spend,” the famously circumspect Ziffren Brittenham LLP co-founder warned the Beverly Hills Bar Association in […]

Capital One Venture X vs. Amex Platinum Comparison 2024

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I took a gamble on a takeaway that has barely any photos online

I took a gamble with my takeaway this week. My search for somewhere to order from was not straightforward. I intended to go to China Court in West Derby, as the takeaway was named as among the best in the UK at the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards. The takeaway was shortlisted along with […]

Lately: The tech tycoon tragedy, AI’s soaring water use and a new Nintendo Museum

Welcome back to another edition of Lately. This week’s newsletter is co-written by Samantha Edwards and Jacob Dubé (writer of The Globe’s Real Estate newsletter). As always, send us an e-mail with any feedback or just to say hello. In this week’s issue: 🛥️ Missing tech tycoon found dead at sea 🤫 The viral trend […]

$7,800 taken from man’s bank account in case of mistaken identity

A Richmond, B.C., man is being offered compensation after TD Bank says thousands of dollars were taken from him in a case of mistaken identity. The bank apologized to Le Zhang on Thursday, saying it froze his account “in error” — almost two weeks after the 36-year-old was shocked to find about $7,800 had been withdrawn in […]

MOS Burger announces closure of all Australian stores within days

Burger hunters have been left in a pickle after a popular international fast-food chain revealed it is pulling out of Australia within days. MOS Burger took to social media with a farewell announcement to its customers and local workforce, saying it was shutting up shop permanently at close of business on August 31. “After much […]

M&S axes popular item from ‘all’ UK stores and says ‘we are sorry’

Marks and Spencer has axed an “amazing and affordable” home essential leaving shoppers devastated. One shopper took to X to ask what had happened to the product and M&S have now responded – admitting it has been scrapped from stores. Laura wrote: “What happened to your almond milk and vanilla hand wash? It was amazing […]

New home for disabled chimp saved from bushmeat trade

A disabled chimpanzee who was orphaned by the illegal bushmeat trade in Africa has been given a new home. The Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Wareham, Dorset, has welcomed Chocolat, who has been cared for in Kenya for the past 20 years. The female chimp was an infant when her family were hunted and […]

Beijing’s move to get more people married receives mixed reaction

For a long time they seemed almost inseparable, my friend, her boyfriend and his college roommate. I would sometimes meet her or the college roommate on their own and she and her boyfriend spent the odd evening or weekend together but most of the time, it was the three of them. After a childhood and […]

Indian gaming influencers seek the stars, but it’s a tricky upward trek

For gamers, this is vital. Competitions such as the one cited above are bit-part earning sources, where the prize pool is divided across varying categories, and also depends on multiple variable factors. In developed economies, to earn well, gamers rely on streaming popular titles on platforms such as YouTube and the US-based Twitch to enthusiast […]

Nepal lifts its ban on TikTok imposed for disrupting social harmony

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government decided Thursday to lift the ban it imposed on the video-sharing app TikTok last November for disrupting “social harmony.” The decision to lift restrictions was made by the government during a regular cabinet meeting Thursday, the state-run National News Agency quoted Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung as saying. The […]