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He saw her in Yellowstone and thought ‘I’m going to marry that girl.’ And he did
(CNN) — The moment Andrew McGowan and Shallen Yu met eyes through a storefront window, it felt like something passed between them. Andrew was sure his life was about to change. “I saw her through the window and I was like, ‘I’m going to marry that...

Tour a Midcentury-Modern Tree House in LA With a Sophisticated Update
What ultimately morphed into a full reimagining of a 1960s split-level in Los Angeles first began with a simple brief: the gut remodel of a guest bathroom. But as most design endeavors are wont to do, the project naturally progressed to encompass...

Capella at Galaxy Macau public bookings available from late September
An official booking engine for the Capella at Galaxy Macau hotel is active and indicating it can accept bookings from the general public on September 23 at the earliest. The only type of room available via the booking engine as of Thursday’s...

Italian Police Arrest Alleged Chinese Hacker Wanted by FBI
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Shanghai Man Tied to Beijing-Backed Silk Typhoon Cyberespionage Attacks David Perera (@daveperera) , Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 8, 2025 It's a bad idea to travel to...

Macau visitor arrivals hit the 20M mark 26 days earlier than in 2024
Macau has surpassed 20 million tourist arrivals in 2025, achieving the figure 26 days earlier than in 2024, thanks in part to new visa policies from mainland China that allow for more flexible entry. According to the Public Security Police Force,...

The Rise and Fall of the Knowledge Worker
At a recent gathering of corporate leaders and US government officials hosted by the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, Vice President J. D. Vance presented a strikingly candid analysis of the last fifty years of US economic policy. “The...

Everrich finalises TPE Concourse C commercial and public services project
Exuding a cultural and traveller-centric design ethos, the TPE T2 area C project enhances shopping, dining, and public service experiences. Taiwan-based travel retailer Everrich Duty Free (Everrich) has completed a major shopping, dining and...

Offshore energy project surpasses major milestone in mission to revolutionize electrical grid — here's what's happening
The success of this project is a reminder that clean energy solutions aren't just ideas for the future. by Antonella Gina FleitasJuly 8, 2025 A huge offshore wind project in Taiwan just hit a major milestone, and it happened earlier than expected....
Acer’s Chromebook Spin 511: Rugged, Reliable, and Ready for Real Life
Who’s Behind the Tech? A Quick Primer on Acer and Google Before we get hands-on with Acer’s tough new Chromebook, it’s worth looking at the tech giants behind it. Acer Inc. is a Taiwanese multinational tech company founded in 1976. Originally...

Glassware Traditions We Love From Around the World—and Their Modern Interpretations
When browsing the local shops on your vacation for souvenirs this year, put down the magnets, set aside the ceramics, and make some room for glass. There are so many different glass traditions that are iconic because of where they’re from that...

After ‘Ferocious’ Typhon Missile System, U.S. ‘Rattles’ China With 1st F-35 Deployment In The Philippines
The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a frontline state in the US-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, with Washington deploying its latest weapons systems in the country, which is part of the first island chain — the strategic archipelagos in East...

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field. IMAGE: Mexico's Javier Hernandez attends a training session. Photograph: Daniel Becerril/Reuters Mexico’s all-time leading scorer Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez has joined Los Angeles...

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!
The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries. These awards highlight exceptional single images from the Open competition. The winners will receive Sony digital...

Nifty, Sensex edge up; Investors eye earnings season amid trade deal delay
Indian stock markets opened slightly higher as investors awaited corporate earnings results. The anticipated India-US trade deal was delayed, pushing the deadline to August 1. Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Thursday as investor...

Wow: Seattle–Tacoma International Has Welcomed 9 International Long-haul Airlines Since 2020
For Seattle’s main gateway, 2024 was a huge success. Port of Seattle’s release, which reviewed the year, touted that in 2024, the airport broke through its pre-pandemic numbers, welcoming 52.6 million passengers, an increase of 2% compared to 51.8...

Airline, ferry services affected by Tropical Storm Danas
Taipei, July 5 (CNA) Several ferry operators and local airlines on Saturday announced the suspension of services over the weekend as Tropical Storm Danas approached Taiwan. As of 2 p.m., the eye of the storm was located 390 kilometers...
SIA-MAS pact to pip AirAsia’s seat share on Singapore-KL route
[SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR] A planned tie-up between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is set to upset the pecking order on the busy Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route, threatening AirAsia’s long-held grip on the world’s fourth-busiest...

China’s Mineral Monopoly Demands Renewing the Development Finance Corporation
American auto manufacturers are preparing to shut down production lines. Defense manufacturers may not be far behind. The tit-for-tat tariff escalation between the United States and China dominated headlines throughout March and April, but the...

Camino de Santiago on track for record year amid global pilgrimage surge
The Camino de Santiago is set to see a record-breaking number of pilgrims this year, according to the pilgrimage office Oficina de Acogida al Peregrino. The number of pilgrims expected to complete the pilgrimage in 2025 is estimated at 570,000, a...

Chilly Reception: Photographer shares his experience of a lifetime
Photographer Rick Chou is willing to brave the elements for the best shots — even if it means frost-burned fingers and wind whipping against his face. The 32-year San Marino resident went on a 10-day photo expedition with like-minded shooters last...