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Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist

Treasury Yields Hold Flat After Sticky PCE Data Ahead of Jackson Hole

The 10-year Treasury yield held flat Wednesday after core PCE inflation came in as expected, keeping Fed rate-hike bets intact before Jackson Hole.

US Inflation Holds at 3.7% in July, Well Above Fed’s 2% Target

US PCE inflation held at 3.7% in July, above the Fed's 2% target, as core prices stayed at 3.3% and second-quarter GDP was unrevised at 1.5%.

MiniMax Revenue Surges 283% to $116.6 Million on Enterprise Demand

Chinese AI firm MiniMax posted a 283% jump in first-half revenue to US$116.6 million, led by a 700% rise in enterprise sales, but trailed annual forecasts.

Bill Gates Urges ‘Human Reserved’ Jobs to Shield Up to 40% From AI

Bill Gates called in an August 26 essay for legally protecting certain jobs from AI, with reports citing up to 40% of roles reserved for humans.

“Look Back”: A Nostalgic Dive into Artistic Passion by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 2021 manga Look Back is a departure from the usual intensity of his works like Fire Punch and Chainsaw Man. This one-shot...

Exploring Chinese Funeral Traditions and Rituals Honoring the Deceased

Belief in the afterlife and rituals to honor the deceased are practices deeply rooted in human culture, with each society developing its own ways...

Hong Kong Teen Fencer with Diabetes Among 190 Scholarship Awardees Overcoming Adversity

Sixteen-year-old Jayden Luk Chun-lok, a talented fencer from Hong Kong living with type 1 diabetes, is among 190 young recipients of the Hong Kong...

Rediscovering Pacita Abad: A Trailblazing Fabric Artist’s Legacy

Pacita Abad, a late Filipino artist, is finally receiving the recognition she deserves for her pioneering work in fabric art. Relocating to San Francisco...

GG Precinct: A Quirky Blend of Comedy and Crime in Netflix’s New Taiwanese Series

Netflix’s latest Taiwanese series, GG Precinct, delivers a quirky mix of comedy and crime drama, led by Greg Hsu Kuang-han and Gingle Wang Ching....

Charli XCX’s “Brat” Album Unintentionally Influences Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign

Pop star Charli XCX’s recent album Brat has unexpectedly influenced US Vice-President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, despite the British singer’s insistence that her music...

No Way Out: The Roulette Review – A Dynamic Crime Thriller That Loses Steam

With a constantly shifting roster of characters and a whirlwind of plot twists, No Way Out: The Roulette never takes the easy route. The...

Tirion Law: Hong Kong-Born Dancer Shines as National Ballet of Canada’s Newest Principal

On June 9, 2024, Tirion Law, a Hong Kong-born ballet dancer, was unexpectedly promoted to principal dancer at the National Ballet of Canada after...

Mariah Carey Mourns the Loss of Her Mother and Sister on the Same Day

Mariah Carey announced on August 26 the devastating news that both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, passed away on the same day....

Preparing the Next Generation: Hong Kong’s Hospitality Schools Emphasize Real-World Skills

As a new semester begins, Hong Kong's hospitality and culinary schools are gearing up to welcome a fresh wave of students. The sector faces...

Oasis Teases Reunion Tour for 2025, Marking 30th Anniversary of Iconic Album

Oasis, the iconic rock band that defined the Britpop era of the 1990s, is reportedly planning a reunion tour in 2025. Brothers Noel and...

Zimbabwe’s “Otakukon” Festival: A Celebration of Japanese Pop Culture and Local Creativity

Cheers echoed through the garden in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, as Gabriel Ota, dressed as a popular Japanese action game character, took the stage at...

DIY Ice Cups: The Thrifty Summer Trend Sweeping China Amid Economic Uncertainty

This summer, pre-packaged ice cups have become a must-have item in Chinese convenience stores, as consumers embrace DIY beverage creations amid a scorching heatwave...

Notting Hill Carnival: A Celebration of Unity Amidst Racial Tensions

In 1959, Trinidadian activist Claudia Jones organized a Caribbean carnival at St Pancras Town Hall in London, planting the seeds for what would eventually...

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