When LVNA By Drake Dustin opened its newest home at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, it glistened not only with the precious diamond pieces on display but the radiant celebrities who attended the exclusive event. Touted to be its most spacious boutique to date, LVNA’s trio of captivating brand ambassadors — …
Read More »‘Bleisure’ beckons at Belmont Hotel Mactan
On June 13, homegrown brand Belmont Hotel officially opened its doors at the sprawling Mactan Newtown township in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, making the “bleisure” — business and leisure — experience available for both tourists and working travelers. The hospitality concept is undoubtedly perfect for Lapu-Lapu City, which, in 2022 alone, …
Read More »Ticketmaster announces all-in pricing option during Biden junk fees meeting
U.S. President Joe Biden hosted executives from Live Nation, Airbnb and other companies at the White House on Thursday to highlight his administration’s push to end so-called junk fees that surprise consumers. SeatGeek to unveil similar feature that displays true cost of tickets up front. U.S. President Joe Biden highlighted …
Read More »Perfect Father’s Day gifts for dads
Father’s Day is a time to honor and show appreciation for all the hard work and effort fathers put in to making sure their families have everything they need. There are plenty of gift options dads will sure to love. From gadgets, clothes to food, finding the perfect Father’s Day …
Read More »This dog survived 5 weeks in the Colorado mountains. A hiker carried him to safety
Mike Krugman lost his wife in January. A few months later, his dog Riley went missing. But now the pair are reunited, thanks to the efforts of a hiker who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Widowed man forges friendship with the hiker who rescued …
Read More »Michael Jordan to sell majority stake in NBA’s Charlotte Hornets: team
NEW YORK: Basketball legend Michael Jordan has agreed to sell his majority stake in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets to an investment consortium, the team announced Friday (Saturday in Manila). The buyer group is led by Gabe Plotkin, chief investment officer at Tallwoods Capital LLC, and Rick Schnall, co-president of private …
Read More »BoJ sticks to ultra-loose monetary policy
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BoJ) said on Friday it would maintain its long-standing, ultra-loose monetary policy as it looks to boost economic growth. The central bank has gone against the grain as its global peers hike interest rates to tackle inflation, pushing down the value of the yen against …
Read More »Top Nissan executive quits
TOKYO: Nissan top executive Ashwani Gupta is leaving the company, the Japanese automaker said on Friday, in a surprise departure that will revive concerns about the stability of the firm’s leadership. Gupta was part of an executive troika announced in October 2019, as the company struggled to regain its footing …
Read More »Asteroid City is a masterful puzzle — and likely to be Wes Anderson fans’ most hated movie
Wes Anderson’s newest film, Asteroid City, is a nested meta-narrative with a deep message about the merits of making art. Its confusing style will likely make it a failure in many fans’ eyes. Nested meta-narrative will challenge audiences more than they like. You better not act like you’re in a …
Read More »Tropical Storm Cindy spawned 18 tornadoes and caused $25 million worth of damage
This Day In Weather History is a daily podcast by Chris Mei from The Weather Network, featuring stories about people, communities and events and how weather impacted them. On Friday, June 16, Jamaica’s Meteorological Service issued a flash flood watch for the entire country. Tropical Storm Cindy was on its …
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