Imagine a home that had everything you needed in one place so you never needed to go outside. That’s what life is like for at least 20,000 people in China. In Qianjiang Century City, Hangzhou’s central business district, is a colossal complex called the Regent International. And the residents living there have everything they need … Read more
Residents who live in one of China’s largest apartment blocks have their every need catered for, meaning they never actually have to step foot outside into the real world again. Imagine you’re shopping for a new home, what are your non-negotiable, nearby amenities? A card-operated laundromat and a supersize Whole Foods, maybe? Or perhaps a … Read more
AFTER BURYING MY WIFE, DEVASTATED, I TOOK MY SON ON VACATION – MY BLOOD RAN COLD WHEN I HEARD, “DAD, LOOK, MOM’S BACK!” Stacey was the love of my life. Two months ago, she died so suddenly, and I could barely process it. I was on a business trip, and by the time I rushed … Read more
Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday into a Category 5 storm on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay and setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene swamped the coastline. A hurricane warning was issued for parts … Read more
Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” tour brought down the house at Madison Square Garden, delivering an unforgettable night as she reunites with none other than Cardi B! The dynamic duo electrified the NYC crowd with a scorching performance of their chart-topping anthem, “WAP.” As Megan launched into her verse, anticipation soared before Cardi emerged from … Read more
More than 5,000 people isolated by flooding in northwestern North Korea were rescued by airlift and other evacuation work after heavy summer rains caused a river on the Chinese border to swell, state media reported Monday. The official Korean Central News Agency did not mention any deaths or how much damage the flooding on Saturday … Read more
A man was rescued from the oppressive heat of one of the country’s hottest National Parks after the skin melted off his feet, according to the National Park Service. Park rangers said a 42-year-old Belgian tourist suffered third-degree burns when he lost his flip-flops in the sand dunes of Death Valley. “The ground temperature would … Read more
“Deadpool & Wolverine” had a better Sunday than anticipated. The comic book film earned $211 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, Disney said Monday. That’s $6 million more than was estimated on Sunday, putting “Deadpool & Wolverine” in a different league. It had already broken the record for an R-rated movie. But … Read more
Dolly Parton’s theme park was a bucket list item for Zoe Ballesteros. So when the California resident started planning a trip to Philadelphia to see Arsenal play this week, she added a stop in Tennessee to check Dollywood off her list. But instead of soaking up the energy, amusement park food, rides and shows the … Read more
McDonald’s (MCD.N), opens new tab reported a surprise drop in sales worldwide on Monday, its first decline in 13 quarters, as deal-seeking consumers shy away from higher priced menu items, including Big Macs. Persistent inflation has forced lower-income consumers to shift to more affordable food options at home. That has led fast food chains such … Read more