Some elite schools in Hong Kong have been criticised for failing to provide sufficient learning opportunities or challenging tasks to stretch top performers, with reviewers urging teachers to design questions and tasks with greater depth. The remarks appeared in the Education Bureau’s External School Review reports, which assessed 68 secondary and primary institutions. Some institutions…
What’s happening: Brent surged back above $90 Monday after US forces struck two IRGC rocket launchers on Larak Island Sunday, the first acknowledged US strike on Iran since late July, and Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles against two US-linked bases in Jordan, with all eight reportedly intercepted. That reverses part of last week’s de-escalation trade,…
Since the United Kingdom officially completed its exit from the European Union in 2020, the rules governing travel between the U.K. and Ireland have been subjected to significantly more nuance than those of other European nations. With the wider Irish island divided into the Republic of Ireland and the British constituent of Northern Ireland, the…
Mel Gibson has issued an apology for his behavior during a public event amid mounting backlash. During his recent appearance at Fan Expo Canada, Gibson mocked an ASL interpreter as he walked onto the stage for his retrospective Q&A. The video quickly went viral online. Users called out Gibson for his insensitive behaviour, for which…
Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO -0.33%), which passively tracks the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.33%), is considered a reliable long-term investment. However, even though the S&P 500 has generated an average annual total return of about 10% since its inception, the benchmark index also typically suffers steep, double-digit declines during recessions. Therefore, if you’re worried about…
U.S. men’s national team star Folarin Balogun is reportedly on the move to Premier League’s Everton mere hours before the summer transfer window slams shut on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, according to The Athletic. The blue side of Liverpool has agreed to a deal in the range of an initial $52.3–54 million (€45–46.7 million,…
Flying Camera/Shutterstock Starbucks is certainly a trendsetter when it comes to creative coffee, tea, and dessert-adjacent drinks. But the massive chain also has a long lineup of food items to pair with your morning or afternoon coffee. If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast in particular, you…
Around a hundred patrons packed a bar in Central on Monday night to raise funds for victims of catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal, as members of Hong Kong’s Nepalese community rallied to support relief efforts for their homeland. The disaster struck on Wednesday when a massive wall of mud and rock collapsed into…
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With a swipe at Hollywood North, Donald Trump today officially threw his support behind a federal film and TV tax credit. “Hollywood is a Complete and Total Disaster!” the former Apprentice host posted Monday after a sit-down with good pal Jon Voight. “Despite the name, it is getting very little work,” Trump added of the…