Eid ul-Fitr 2025: As Ramadan enters its final week, Muslims worldwide eagerly anticipate Eid-ul-Fitr, the joyous festival that marks the conclusion of a month of fasting from dawn to dusk. Celebrated across diverse cultures and countries, Eid-ul-Fitr is more than just a religious occasion, it’s a global celebration of unity, gratitude, and generosity. From dates…
When Julie Bornstein set out in 2017 to raise funds for her women’s fashion retail app, The Yes, she knew exactly which investor she wanted to pitch. Hint: It wasn’t a man. “I reached out to [Forerunner Ventures founder] Kirsten Green … because she’s a woman who’s invested in a lot of consumer tech businesses,”…
A potent mix of bureaucratic red tape and adverse court rulings is deterring U.S. startups and small businesses from investing in cutting-edge technologies – slowing our tech progress just when America needs to sprint to stay ahead of China. In fact, thanks to a combination of smart policies and massive investments in advanced technologies, China…
Hong Kong’s reform of public healthcare subsidies is unlikely to cause conflicts over fees between patients and frontline workers, as “critical” and “emergency” cases are understood to be life threatening, a government A&E doctor has said. Under the reform announced by authorities on Tuesday, a two-tier fee structure will be implemented at accident and emergency…
In recent weeks, Elon Musk has finally seemed to make some inroads in India, a potentially huge market whose government has frustrated him with its trade barriers. Tesla appears to be preparing another attempt to sell cars in the country, and Starlink, his satellite internet provider, signed partnerships with two Indian companies. At the same…
Bloomberg Opinion: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported its stock holdings last week — a widely anticipated quarterly update of Warren Buffett’s latest trades. There were some notable ones, including the addition of Domino’s Pizza Inc. to Berkshire’s portfolio and more trimming of its stake in Apple Inc. But those moves have been overshadowed by Berkshire’s $325…
New cars will probably become much more expensive in the United States after President Trump imposed a new 25 percent tariff on foreign-made cars. Cox Automotive, a research firm, estimates that tariffs would add $6,000 to the price of a car made in Mexico or Canada, two of the top exporters of vehicles to the…
Here Comes The Sun: Comedian Michael Che and Lincoln’s coat – CBS News Watch CBS News Tony Dokoupil sits down with comedian Michael Che to talk about “Saturday Night Live” and his love for stand-up comedy. Also, Faith Salie heads to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to view the coat President Lincoln wore when he…
HONG KONG – To celebrate two decades of revolutionizing navigation, Google Maps has partnered with Nicholas “Chef Nic” Tse, to unveil a handpicked list of his favorite Hong Kong food spots. Dubbed Chef Nic’s Choice, this exclusive compilation offers food lovers a deeper dive into the city’s dynamic culinary landscape that is all curated through…
On a grey Friday morning in a restaurant in New York City’s Meatpacking District, I arrive to meet Wendy Kunkle, owner of luxury Western-wear brand Kemo Sabe. I don’t have to try hard to find her. Kunkle and Kate Valdmanis, one of the company’s four vice-presidents, are both wearing cowboy hats as they sit, sipping coffee, in…