On April 26 and 27, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will celebrate its 30th anniversary at USC. Known to literary lovers as “Bookchella,” this event will bring together over 600 authors, celebrities and artists for author discussions, book signings, celebrity panels and screenings. Here are 15 must-see celebrities and authors to keep your…
A Hong Kong actress’s daughter who attends two kindergartens, eats, naps, and uses the toilet in her car has earned her mother the label “monster parent”. Li Tianzong, 37, also known online as Lena, was born in Hong Kong to a mother who is a renowned pipa player. The former Miss Hong Kong contestant has…
HONG KONG/TOKYO — For the second time in a year, Unitree Robotics caused a stir on social media recently with videos of its humanoid robot’s acrobatic accomplishments. This time around, the G1 robot completed a standing side flip and a kung fu move known as a carp jump — both more complicated than the standing front…
Miraculous was the word used by the parents of Whitney Cheung after their baby received Hong Kong’s second organ donation from mainland China. That the life-saving heart transplant went so smoothly is a welcome reflection of the success of a communication channel set up after the first cross-border case in 2022. The eight-month-old baby girl…
The art of surprise is something Desa Potato Head in Bali has mastered. The designer chair you’re sitting on? Crafted from recycled plastic waste collected from Bali’s shores. Why yes, that is Erykah Badu teaching a meditation class. Thirsty? Open up the modular coffee table in your room to find a secret, fully-equipped cocktail bar. …
A Chinese woman has emerged as one of the youngest and richest individuals in the country, having been listed on the “Hurun China Rich List 2024” with a net worth of 8.5 billion yuan (US$1.2 billion). Following the release of the mainland rich list on October 29, 35-year-old Wang Shuo quickly became the focus of…
Elon Musk, already the richest man in the world, saw his wealth grow by an astonishing $34 billion in a single day on Thursday, cementing his lead atop the ultra-rich rankings. The surge in his net worth followed a blockbuster earnings report from Tesla that sent the company’s stock soaring by 22%, marking its best…
The latest SpaceX success has cast another bright light on its founder, Elon Musk. Musk has pointed to his space exploration achievements as the sort of innovation the US needs. Trump has begun to echo that sentiment. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download…
Predictions carry doubt no matter who is making them — even if it’s Elon Musk or John Paulson, one expert says. David Tuckett, an uncertainty researcher, told BI that dismissing doubt eventually “leads over a cliff.” He said the success of elite investors like Warren Buffett may be largely down to luck, not skill. Thanks…
September 27, 2024 6:40 AM EDT | Source: Media OutReach Hong Kong, SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – September 27, 2024) – A delegation led by Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan is on a four-day visit to London (September 25-28, 2024), the second leg of an overseas trip to strengthen ties with European businesses and cultivate…