Month: June 2023

Pro-Democracy Lyricist’s Name Was Replaced on Song List for a Hong Kong Superstar Concert in China

As Hong Kong superstar Eason Chan resumes his world tour concert, the mainland Chinese organizer of his concert in Guangzhou has replaced the name of a politically outspoken lyricist, Albert Leung, with other lyricists before submitting the document to the Chinese official. Many Netizens criticized Chan’s betrayal. On June 18, The organizer apologized and promised…


US to Bolster India’s Military Power With Major Deals

Relations are shifting between the world’s biggest powers. Washington is now courting India, but what makes the country so critical for the United States? And what sectors will feel the impact of closer cooperation? We break down the latest in today’s episode. Topics in this episode: U.S. to Bolster India’s Military Power With Major Deals…


NHL Teams Doing Away With ‘Pride Night’ Jerseys Next Season

National Hockey League (NHL) teams will not wear specialty jerseys for pregame warmups during themed nights next season because it has become a “distraction” this past season, a top league official confirmed on Thursday. During an interview with Sportsnet after concluding a meeting with the league’s board of governors in New York, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said…


Weak Passwords Have Led to $194 Million Being Lost to Scams

Almost half of Australians have easy-to-guess passwords, resulting in more than $190 million (US$127 million) being lost to online scams and hackers so far this year. Some 46 percent use weak passwords to protect their online accounts, a survey conducted for Telstra found. And almost one in 10 base their passwords on their favourite sports club…


US Picked to Host 2025 Club World Cup, an Expanded Soccer Tournament With 32 Teams

GENEVA—The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament lineup that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup….


United States Picked to Host 2025 Club World Cup, an Expanded Soccer Tournament With 32 Teams

GENEVA—The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament lineup that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup….


Ireland’s Leona Maguire Keeps Rolling With a 68, Takes Halfway Lead at the KMPG Women’s PGA

SPRINGFIELD, N.J.—Leona Maguire of Ireland birdied four of her final six holes for a 3–under 68 and a one-shot lead over three players Friday at the halfway point of the KMPG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol. The winner Sunday in Michigan for her second LPGA Tour title, the 28-year Maguire had five birdies and two…


IN-DEPTH: What Caused Deadliest Barn Fire Involving Cattle in Texas History

The official report on the deadliest barn fire involving cattle in Texas history, and in the last decade, has deemed it an accident. While the 25-page report from the Texas State Fire Marshal said no foul play was involved in the record-setting fire in the state’s panhandle, questions about the cause linger. The April 10…


2 LA Council Members Among Those Arrested at Hospitality Worker Protest

LOS ANGELES—Two Los Angeles City Council members were among about 200 people arrested at a large union rally in support of hospitality workers that forced the closure of a major artery in and out of Los Angeles International Airport, officials confirmed on June 23. The rally by members of UNITE HERE Local 11 began around…


2 LA City Councilors Among Those Arrested at Hospitality Worker Protest

LOS ANGELES—Two Los Angeles city councilors were among about 200 people arrested at a large union rally in support of hospitality workers that forced the closure of a major artery in and out of Los Angeles International Airport, officials confirmed June 23. The rally by members of UNITE HERE Local 11 began around 3 p.m….