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Canada’s McIntosh ready for showdown with Ledecky and Titmus at worlds in Japan

To hear her tell the story, Canadian swim sensation Summer McIntosh is like any other teenager looking to make the most of an all-too-short summer. “I’m pretty much the most, like, basic 16-year-old girl you can think of,” McIntosh told reporters via video conference on Thursday night from Tokyo. “I’ll just hang out with my […]

Canada’s McIntosh ready for showdown with Ledecky and Titmus at worlds in Japan

To hear her tell the story, Canadian swim sensation Summer McIntosh is like any other teenager looking to make the most of an all-too-short summer. “I’m pretty much the most, like, basic 16-year-old girl you can think of,” McIntosh told reporters via video conference on Thursday night from Tokyo. “I’ll just hang out with my […]

China flexes military muscles ahead of Taiwan’s war games

TAIPEI, July 14 (Reuters) – China’s military has been flexing its muscles this week around Taiwan practicing joint force operations far out at sea, ahead of Taipei holding its annual war games at the end of the month when Taiwan will simulate breaking a Chinese blockade. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its territory, […]

When will Studio Ghibli’s How Do You Live come out in the UK?

It’s been a long time coming, but Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki is finally ready to spirit us away with one last film, ten years after his previous release, The Wind Rises, quite literally blew us away. Titled Kimitachi wa Dō Ikiru ka, or How Do You Live? in English, Miyazaki’s 11th feature film has been […]

iQIYI Unveils Exciting Anime Line-up for Summer, Providing Youngsters with Diverse Content Across Genres

BEIJING, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, is scheduled to release a wide range of premium original anime productions from early July onward and throughout the summer, demonstrating iQIYI’s continuous commitment to empowering the Chinese anime industry’s growth. The slate of content features original premium amines across […]

McDonald’s Malaysia transforms KL Tower into ‘tallest French Fry in MY’

International French Fry Day is finally upon us and in celebration, McDonald’s Malaysia and KL Tower have partnered up to light up the Kuala Lumpur night sky with ‘The Tallest French Fry in Malaysia’. On 13 July, the fast food brand transformed the iconic KL Tower, using it as a canvas to create a larger-than-life McDonald’s French Fry, symbolising […]

Global Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Systems Market to Reach $9.2 Billion by 2030, Driven by Increasing Adoption in Call Centers and Various Industries

DUBLIN, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Systems: Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global market for Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Systems estimated at US$4.9 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$9.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR […]

Arlon Graphics, a global leader in the Graphic Materials Industry, Announces New Executive Roles

PLACENTIA, Calif., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Arlon Graphics, a leading global manufacturer of graphic materials, announces the promotion of three key executives to new positions within the company’s leadership. These newly created roles reflect the company’s approach to promotions from within, its unwavering dedication to continued rapid growth, expanded market presence worldwide, and its […]

This Burger King cheeseburger has 20 slices of cheese – and no meat

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Taking ‘cheeseburger’ to an extreme You know what to expect when it comes to fast food in America. Greasy, unhealthy, achingly delicious burgers with a side of fries. Most places also have unique items such as Wendy’s famous chili or In-N-Out’s special sauce. Once you leave the United States, […]

Is Temu legit? Customers are fearful of online scams

Temu, a popular e-commerce site that boasts free delivery everywhere and the tag line “Shop like a billionaire,” has come under scrutiny in recent months and is now being accused by sellers on Amazon of copying entire storefronts.  The online retailer is one of the most popular apps – currently No. 3 on Apple and […]

This Burger King cheeseburger has 20 slices of cheese – and no meat

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Taking ‘cheeseburger’ to an extreme You know what to expect when it comes to fast food in America. Greasy, unhealthy, achingly delicious burgers with a side of fries. Most places also have unique items such as Wendy’s famous chili or In-N-Out’s special sauce. Once you leave the United States, […]

Burger King’s new burger has no burger (just 20 pieces of cheese)

Jul 13, 2023 – 7.43am When popular TikTokers started flaunting a “real cheeseburger” – a plain bun stuffed with 20 slices of cheese and nothing else – over the weekend, social media users in Thailand took it as another eye-catching prank. Then the local operator of Burger King announced that the gooey menu addition is […]

BREAKING: Bob Iger Will Stay Disney CEO Through 2026

Bob Iger, who originally returned as CEO for two years only, has extended his contract to run through December 2026. CEO Bob Iger Extends Contract This is not the first time Iger has been reluctant to step away from the role. Iger’s CEO contract was extended multiple times until he officially announced he would retire […]

Politics Briefing: Trudeau says Bank of Canada rate hike bad news for Canadians

Hello, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged Wednesday that the Bank of Canada raising its key interest rate to the highest level in 22 years is bad news for Canadians. “This is not the news that any Canadian wanted to receive this morning,” Mr. Trudeau said, speaking at the conclusion of a NATO Leaders’ Summit in […]

How Raj Menon shaped the Marriott story

Galani thought that central Mumbai could do with such a hotel brand, one that fills a gap in the millennial and Gen-Z travel segments. The Landmark Group is now working on a hotel project that would be branded Moxy. It is expected to launch in January. Moxy is owned by American hospitality firm Marriott International. […]

Burger King sandwich with 20 slices of cheese goes viral in Thailand

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Tonkotsu ramen rice bowl blows our minds, makes us appreciate noodles in a new light

This noodle-less tonkotsu ramen dish totally messed with our heads. Tonkotsu ramen (pork-bone broth ramen) is incredibly popular in Japan, and like many noodle dishes, it’s often served with familiar toppings like shallots, menma (fermented bamboo shoots), narutomaki (steamed fish cake), nori (dried seaweed) and char siu pork slices. So when we heard that katsudon […]

EXCLUSIVE-TikTok parent ByteDance to allow US staff to cash out on shares-sources

ByteDance, the Chinese owner of short video app TikTok, will allow shares owned by U.S. employees to vest without waiting for the company to list in the stock market, thereby allowing them to cash out, according to people familiar with the matter. The move is aimed at appeasing restless employees who have been waiting for […]

Microsoft cleared to buy Activision in US as UK pauses fight

Richard Waters and Stefania Palma Jul 12, 2023 – 3.44am San Francisco | Microsoft’s stunning courtroom victory over US regulators trying to block its acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard has just revived the prospects of a $US75 billion ($103 billion) deal that many on Wall Street had thought, only weeks ago, was on […]

Judge says Microsoft-Activision deal can proceed, Activision Blizzard stock soars 11%

Microsoft’s (MSFT) $69 billion acquisition of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI) got a major boost on Tuesday. A federal court declined to grant the Federal Trade Commission a temporary restraining order that would have kept Microsoft from closing the transaction on July 18. However, the deal still faces an FTC antitrust lawsuit, which […]