Hong Kong customs officers have rounded up 149 residents, including three students, in a crackdown on sales of untaxed cigarettes at public housing estates, leading to the seizure of HK$5.6 million (US$718,000) worth of contraband goods. The Post learned on Wednesday that most of the arrestees were suspected buyers of illegal tobacco products through phone…
Baidu on Wednesday announced a rebranding of its flagship artificial intelligence (AI) app Ernie Bot, as the Chinese technology giant tries to distinguish itself in an increasingly crowded and competitive market. The Chinese renaming of Ernie Bot to “Wenxiaoyan” from “Wenxin Yiyan” reflects the tool’s positioning as a “new search” assistant, according to Xue Su,…
Former New York governor’s aide charged with acting as agent for China Linda Sun, a former aid to Governor Kathy Hochul, is out on bond after being charged with being a spy for China in exchange for millions of dollars in kickbacks. September 4, 2024 Source link
The intervention was feasible for 87% of intervention participants, supporting them in healthy lifestyle changes. Study: Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle after Bowel Cancer (HEAL ABC)—feasibility randomised controlled trial. Image Credit: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition performed a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the practicality…
Josh Hull will make his England debut in the third Test against Sri Lanka starting on Friday at The Oval, live on Sky Sports. The 20-year-old Leicestershire seamer replaces Matt Potts as an option for England as they look to complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the series. Hull was called into the squad ahead…
David Becker/Getty Images News Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) will reportedly allow payments through Tencent’s (OTCPK:TCEHY) WeChat app on its ecommerce platforms Taobao and Tmall. The change is set to be effective in weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Alibaba (BABA) primarily used to push Alipay, WeChat’s rival, as its main payment…
If your best efforts at losing weight aren’t panning out, you’re far from alone. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy One poll discussed in Psychology Today suggests that, on average, people try 126 fad…
Breakfast has been declared the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. A quality breakfast can help you get the macro- and micronutrients your body needs to function and feel well. Eating breakfast has also been linked to a reduced risk of health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and metabolic…
Romance and Tradition from Shenyang BEIJING, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Preparations are well underway in the northeastern city of Shenyang for hosting the 2024 China Media Group Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. The Gala’s main stage is being erected against the picturesque backdrop of Dingxiang Lake. Featuring an illuminated river and full moon, it will create a romantic…
X’s fight with the Brazilian government is only complicated if you want it to be. Brazil made political censorship demands. Elon Musk refused to comply, citing free speech, and now his platform is banned in Brazil. X has, in recent years, honored certain takedown requests — from the governments of Turkey, India, Germany, and the United…