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Ecuador fans take over Philadelphia for World Cup opener, but Rocky Statue Curse strikes again

Ecuador fans take over Philadelphia for World Cup opener, but Rocky Statue Curse strikes again

Ecuador fans showed out for their teams World Cup opener, but those who are superstitious may point to something that happened well before kickoff that may have been behind the loss.

Brazilian woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord

Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.

Brazilian woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord

Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.

Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83

The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.

Which Recurring "Bob’s Burgers" Character Matches Your Vibe?

From iconic weirdos to lovable oddballs, find out which Belcher-verse regular you embody!View Entire Post ›
New military ad played at White House UFC match shows Trump pledging to stay out of new wars

New military ad played at White House UFC match shows Trump pledging to stay out of new wars

‘We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but also... and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into – it's called peace through strength,’ the president says
Hong Kong eyes secure storage of ride-hailing data for national security

Hong Kong eyes secure storage of ride-hailing data for national security

Hong Kong transport authorities will “actively explore” the secure storage of ride-hailing data ahead of new regulations for the industry due to take effect in August, as part of efforts to ensure compliance with national security requirements. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Monday stopped short of revealing whether data about users collected by ride-hailing platforms in Hong Kong would be required to be kept in the city, but stressed the importance of privacy and...

I Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Doubt You Can Solve These Movie Chains With No Mistakes

Hanks for the memories. Here's The Reel Deel #43. 🎬View Entire Post ›
Chinese compound chip stocks surge after Supreme Court blocks Infineon in GaN patent case

Chinese compound chip stocks surge after Supreme Court blocks Infineon in GaN patent case

A Chinese ban on German chip giant Infineon Technologies selling gallium nitride (GaN) products in mainland China triggered a spike in domestic semiconductor stocks on Monday, as the landmark patent dispute was expected to reshape the country’s “third-generation” chip sector. A decision by China’s Supreme People’s Court on Friday upheld a lower court’s injunction issued against the German company in May, according to a statement released by domestic rival Innoscience. The lower court found that...
China’s ability to strike Australia ‘will grow over next decade’ as it deploys new weapons systems

China’s ability to strike Australia ‘will grow over next decade’ as it deploys new weapons systems

Think tank says China’s rapid military expansion is reshaping Asia’s security order and bringing into question Australia’s relative isolation from military threats
China ‘Wheel Queen’: from tractor driver to owner of US$1.6 billion manufacturing empire

China ‘Wheel Queen’: from tractor driver to owner of US$1.6 billion manufacturing empire

Chen Ailian, who has been dubbed as China’s Wheel Queen with a net worth of 11 billion yuan (US$1.6 billion), has trended on mainland social media as an encouraging role model. Four decades ago, she defied gender stereotypes by driving a tractor. As her enterprise in the east of the country grew into a success, Chen rewarded her key employees with 100 BMW cars, the news portal Sina.com reported. The Zhejiang-based Wanfeng Auto Holding Group, founded by Chen, is the global No 1 manufacturer of...

GUIDE: What Detroit’s master plan means and how to have your say

Detroit’s Master Plan of Policies will guide city housing, development and other land use decisions in the years ahead. The city is in the final stages of its first detailed revision of the city’s master plan since 2009. The process, coined Plan Detroit, launched in February 2024 by Detroit’s Planning and Development Department, and is […]