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Blending fast-paced city life with storied heritage, Hong Kong is where East meets West. Here, we’ve planned the perfect break for experiencing the best of both worlds…Where to stay: Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong KongWhat’s it like?The first-ever Shangri-La property in Hong Kong, this property first opened its doors in June 1981. Located inthe famous shopping and entertainment district of Tsim Sha Sui East, it overlooks Victoria Harbour, offering a stunning view of the Hong Kong Island skyline. A 35-minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport, it’s also played host to countless celebrities and VIPs over the years, and several famous Hong…
Emily Atkinson & Bethany BellBBC NewsThomas Warnack/ dpaSeveral people have been killed after a passenger train derailed in south-west Germany, German media report.Police told German news agency dpa that at least three people were also injured in the crash near Riedlingen near Stuttgart in the south-west. Reports say there had been a storm in the area shortly before. Around 100 people were onboard the train when at least two carriages derailed in a forested area around 18:10 local time (17:10 BST), dpa reported.Images of the crash show carriages turned on their sides and heavy emergency service presence. Fallen trees can…
Rediscover this adults-only haven in a new lookThe StayAn icon of Dubai hospitality of more than two decades, the One&Only Royal Mirage is the kind of city getaway that does city getaways right. This weekend, we’re staying at the recently-refurbished Residence.The SettingDesigned to emulate traditional Arabian architecture, the resort is an imposing, intricate facade, coloured in the typical stone with high ceilings, smooth arches, grand chandeliers, antique furniture, oriental furnishings and a kind of old-world charm. 3 of 12 Our area of focus, The Residence, is just one of three separate properties enclosed in the One&Only Royal Mirage compound –…
At least 11 people have been injured in a stabbing at a Walmart supermarket in Michigan, authorities say.A 42-year-old suspect was in custody following the incident in Traverse City, authorities confirmed.A nearby hospital said it was treating 11 victims. “As a result, our Emergency Department is currently experiencing a higher-than-usual volume of patients,” Munson Medical Centre said on social media.Footage posted online shows multiple police and ambulance units in the carpark of the Walmart.Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was investigating “a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City”.The suspect is a Michigan resident and used a…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to remove three of the five members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission from office while their challenges to their firings continue. In a brief unsigned order, the justices blocked, at least for now, a ruling by a federal judge in Maryland that had directed the Trump administration to reinstate the three commissioners, who were appointed by then-President Joe Biden. The majority explained that the case was “squarely controlled” by its May 22 ruling that allowed Trump to remove board members of the National Labor Relations Board and…
We can’t guarantee your safety from the very public, musical birthday wishesCelebration is the joy of life, and there’s always a reason to celebrate. Whether it’s an accomplishment, a life change, a special person in your life or just because…Birthdays are one of those days you can honour the people who make your life great, and there’s plenty of spots in Dubai to do just that. For those of us who don’t like to make a big show of it, these elevated casual spots are where to be for your big day.KiyoshiLocated in Dubai Creek Harbour, this spot has all…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The Trump administration is considering slashing rules meant to protect the environment and the public during commercial rocket launches, changes that companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX have long sought. A draft executive order being circulated among federal agencies, and viewed by ProPublica, directs Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to “use all available authorities to eliminate or expedite” environmental reviews for launch licenses. It could also, in time, require states to allow more launches or even more launch sites…
Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had called the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, pressing them for an immediate ceasefire following border clashes.At the beginning of a private visit to his Scottish golf courses, the US president wrote on Truth Social that both nations “have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!”Both countries thanked him for his concern and efforts. Cambodia has accepted his request for a ceasefire, while Thailand stressed the need for a dialogue between the two countries.After the US president’s calls, however, shelling continued along the border overnight.The response from…
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary Shemtob, The morning read for Thursday, July 24, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 24, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/07/the-morning-read-for-thursday-july-24/ Source link
Home Daily News Planning to attend law school? New student… Law Students Planning to attend law school? New student loan restrictions may affect the decision By Debra Cassens Weiss July 14, 2025, 8:53 am CDT Financing law school will become more difficult for many students as a result of federal loan restrictions in the budget megabill signed by President Donald Trump on July 4. Law.com has the story on the changes, which begin July 1, 2026. The bill caps unsubsidized federal loans to law students and other professional students at $50,000 a year and $200,000 in a lifetime, the article…