The costume designers of Sex and the City and the follow-up And Just Like That… take big swings, fashion-wise. And occasionally they strike out. Granted, we like some controversial SATC get-ups. Samantha’s New York Dolls jumpsuit? Oddly, it works for us. Carrie’s Dior tee with the taffeta skirt? We’re all in favor. Her Madonna-styled outfit?…
A good relationship with the central government is of paramount importance as Hong Kong charts a new direction under the governance model of “one country, two systems”. The appointment of Zhou Ji as the latest director of the liaison office marks another stage for both sides to cultivate closer communication and cooperation in accordance with…
It was a wild one at Busch on Saturday when the Cardinals and Dodgers squared up for Game 2 of this three-game weekend series. Yesterday, before the series began, I expressed concern over the Dodgers being in town and how it might be time to get a little worried about this team. Fortunately, I’ve had…
When Bill Price was a teenager growing up in Baltimore, his uncle took him to Pimlico Racetrack, and he was hooked. And before long, so was his family, road-tripping with him to Belmont Park, the Kentucky Derby and Saratoga. This Belmont weekend, the family traveled from Maryland, Vermont and Peru, N.Y., near the Canadian border….
A Hong Kong minibus was engulfed in flames on a highway on Saturday after its engine possibly overheated, with passengers narrowly managing to escape in time. Police said the vehicle was travelling along Yuen Long Highway and bound for Tuen Mun’s San Hui when smoke started to emerge from the minibus at 6.28am. Passengers were…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Zia Yusuf, who quit as chair of Reform UK on Thursday, is returning to work in a different role at Nigel Farage’s populist party, blaming “exhaustion” for his decision to walk away. The 38-year old…
Hong Kong’s new global mediation centre can help resolve territorial or sovereignty disputes if participants are willing to come to the table, the city’s justice minister has said. Last month, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi presided over a landmark signing ceremony for the establishment of the International Organisation for Mediation in the city. Thirty-three countries…
What’s tiny, furry, and always in demand? Hint: it’s not a puppy! Recently, the internet has become obsessed with Labubus–adorable little collectible keychains. The toothy little monsters come in a variety of colors and styles, and all of them sell out in seconds. Social media users everywhere have been posting with the keychains, posting with…
Hong Kong will begin replacing a 400-metre (437 yards) section of water pipe lined with bitumen this year before carrying out citywide work, as it is believed to be the source of black particles dirtying the water at two public housing estates. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Saturday that the government would…
Resistant starch resists digestion and feeds beneficial gut bacteria, producing short-chain fatty acids that support gut health. Consuming resistant starch can promote fullness and provide fewer calories compared to other carbohydrates. Foods high in resistant starch include green bananas, cooled potatoes, legumes and certain bread. Not all carbs are digested in the same way. Take…