Month: June 2023

Rovanpera Chases Repeat Win After Rain Slashes Ogier’s Safari Lead

Toyota go into the last day of the Safari Rally set to sweep the top four places and with Sebastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanpera fighting for victory after the weather played its hand on Saturday. Ogier had been 32 seconds clear of the reigning world champion and 2022 winner after the day’s penultimate stage but…


Hong Kong’s International Dragon Boat Races Return After 4-year Hiatus

HONG KONG—Thousands of paddlers descended on Hong Kong on Saturday to take part in the financial hub’s International Dragon Boat competition, held for the first time in more than 4 years after they were halted amid massive pro-democracy protests and the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-day event, organized by Hong Kong’s tourism board and the Hong…


6 Most Harmful Sitting Postures, 2 Ways to Reduce Back Pain

Sitting for a long time not only bloats the lower body, causing back pain, but also can lead to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases. Zheng Yunlong, an expert in spinal mechanics, pointed out six common incorrect sitting postures that are more likely to cause harm. Zheng said that many people cannot…


Closet Organization Tips

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service If you haven’t done so already, it might be time to swap out the seasonal wardrobe. Why not reorganize the closet in the meantime? Where to Begin Before purchasing, plan. Planning is the first place one should begin when it comes to organization. The philosophy of “everything should…


Inexpensive Ways to Revamp Your Kitchen With a Little Sweat Equity

By Kaitlyn Keegan From Hartford Courant One of the biggest ways to gain equity in your home is a kitchen remodel. Gutting the entire kitchen and getting brand new cabinets and countertops, though, is expensive. For more homeowners, that’s a remodel you save up for years for. You may not want to deal with the…


‘Lot of Red Flags’: Billionaire Father-Son Duo Reveals Reason for Not Going on Doomed Sub

Jay Bloom, a billionaire real estate developer from Las Vegas, revealed recently that he and his son Sean were offered seats in the Titan submarine but had turned down the proposal due to conspicuous safety concerns. Sean was worried about the Titan sub and talked with his dad about it, he said in a June…


Centuries of Treasure Bindings: Books Adorned With Beauty

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a popular adage that can be compellingly applied to many situations. However, its wisdom misses the mark in the context of treasure bindings. Treasure bindings, also known as jeweled bindings, are a type of bookbinding where covers are adorned with lavish materials which can include gems, silver,…


Shopping on Social Media the Smart Way

When Ziwei Cong bought some sweatpants that caught her eye during a livestream shopping event on social media, she was disappointed when they arrived and didn’t fit well. “It’s very easy for me to become irrational during these kinds of shopping events,” says the assistant professor of marketing at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business….


CDC Issues Alert After Measles Cases Increase Fivefold Ahead of Travel Season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new health advisory this week regarding measles infections for international travelers ahead of the summer travel season. The agency issued its latest health advisory on Wednesday urging Americans to “be on alert for cases of measles” and advising parents to make sure their families are up-to-date…


Bank Regulators Want New Powers to See What Many Say Should Have Been Obvious

In the wake of the failure of several regional banks, lawmakers are furiously at work drafting new bills to give regulatory authorities more control over banks. But some experts say that bank regulators already had all the power they needed, but failed to use it effectively. “Every time we have a crisis on our hands,…