Hong Kong Chief to Visit Singapore, Asean Members in July: SCMP
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is planning to lead a one-week delegation to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia
2023-05-21 14:49
Boston debuts a digital pop-up libraries pilot program at 20 bus stops
Boston is making reading on-the-go more accessible through a pilot program that will allow riders to access digital content from audiobooks to newspapers at some bus stops across the city -- no library card required.
2023-05-21 14:27
UK’s Bond Bears Hunker Down Before Big Week for Economic Data
UK bond bears are going into a week of key economic data undaunted. Swaps trading suggests any respite
2023-05-21 13:15
Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says
US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.
2023-05-21 12:54
Floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one of Italy's gastronomic heartlands
When the rain started falling in the north Italian region of Emilia Romagna last week -- one of the premier gastronomic destinations in a country famous for its food -- farmer Andrea Betti feared the worst.
2023-05-21 12:50
LeBron James, Lakers pushed to brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Nuggets: Best memes, tweets
The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are now on the brink of elimination following their Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.The Los Angeles Lakers had a rough start to the Western Conference Finals, as they dropped the first two games to the Denver Nuggets. In Game 1, there was at ...
2023-05-21 12:27
'The water took them.' Myanmar residents describe horror of Cyclone Mocha
Concerns are high for thousands of vulnerable people after coastal areas in Rakhine state bore the brunt of Cyclone Mocha, one of the strongest storms to ever hit Myanmar.
2023-05-21 11:52
Your Sunday Asia Briefing: Feeling the Heat
My goodness it’s warm around here. Temperatures are soaring, both physically and politically. Sadly, the only thing that
2023-05-21 11:52
This Japanese city rose from the ashes. Now it welcomes millions
In 1945, the American military detonated an atomic bomb over Hiroshima, killing thousands of people instantly. Today, memorials and exhibitions symbolizing peace offer visitors new insights into the tragedy and post-war recovery efforts.
2023-05-21 11:46
Ump show: Cardinals gifted victory with awful call against Mookie Betts
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday after an awful strike-three call on outfielder Mookie Betts.Dread it, run from it, "The Ump Show" still arrives. There have been some questionable calls from MLB umpires in recent days and weeks. Sure enough, that cont...
2023-05-21 11:21
Brooks Koepka aims to become most prolific champion of this generation at PGA Championship
Brooks Koepka has major No. 5 in his sights as he takes the 54-hole lead into the final round of the PGA Championship at Oak HillBrooks Koepka began the third round of the PGA Championship being booed by a small but vocal minority of fans surrounding the first tee. He ended it receiving a raucou...
2023-05-21 09:47
Mets set to make MLB history in Sunday doubleheader
The New York Mets are set to play in a doubleheader on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians, but they are making history in the process.The New York Mets have not exactly lived up to the expectations entering the year, considering all of the money they spent in the offseason. But, they seem to...
2023-05-21 09:30