After nearly five years of ownership, Chris Hughes has decided to part ways with his stately Romanesque Revival residence in the prestigious Kalorama enclave of Washington, D.C. The Facebook cofounder has put an $8.8 million price tag on the historic digs, with Marin Hagen and Sylvia Bergstrom of Coldwell Banker Realty sharing the listing. Hughes and his…
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email China‘s recent nine-day Lunar New Year holiday has delivered a significant boost to domestic travel and consumer spending, successfully fulfilling government hopes that an extended break would encourage households to explore,…
The US Freedom.gov was collateral damage of LaLiga’s anti-piracy blocks Proton VPN confirmed the block occurred during weekend matches A Spanish court ordered VPN providers to block illegal football streams LaLiga’s aggressive crusade against illegal football streaming has triggered a diplomatic oddity and a digital rights fiasco, with the Spanish league accidentally blocking access to…
HashKey Group (3887.HK), Asia’s first publicly listed crypto exchange, has launched a one-stop Real-World Asset RWAUSD tokenization platform just two months after its $215M IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The solution, led by HashKey Tokenisation, covers the full lifecycle of converting illiquid assets into globally tradable digital tokens. The move is a direct…
China stated that it supports all efforts toward a peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine and advocates for continued dialogue between the parties. Beijing advocates for a steady dialogue between the parties to reach a diplomatic conclusion to the war, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on February 24. We bring you stories…
Feb. 24, 2026, 9:40 a.m. ET The estate of musician Isaac Hayes settled with President Donald Trump following a legal battle over the alleged unauthorized use of his song “Hold On, I’m Coming.” “This resolution represents more than the conclusion of a legal matter,” the singer’s son, Isaac Hayes III, wrote in a statement on…
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If you buy something from a link in this article, we may earn a commission. Learn more Most kitchen gadgets get replaced the moment something newer shows up. Coffee makers especially live on borrowed time, cycling through trends like fast fashion with a heating element. So when one espresso machine quietly remains one of the…
New York, United States, February 24, 2026 — In the global foreign exchange market—where daily trading volume exceeds $7 trillion—technology infrastructure is a decisive competitive advantage. Founded in 1996, OANDA is integrating artificial intelligence directly into its core trading systems, rather than marketing it as a “high-return trading tool.” The focus is on infrastructure modernization,…
During a recent interview, actor Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi shared his idea for where the story of Predator: Badlands could go next. The actor suggested that his character, Dek, should face one of the most intimidating creatures from the Alien franchise. He explained that the clash could present a serious challenge for the young Yautja in a…