How to Build a Strong Local Presence for Your Small Business in a Digital World
In today’s digital age, building a strong local presence is more important than ever for small businesses. While the internet has opened up global opportunities, your local community remains a vital source of customers, support, and growth. A strong local presence helps you connect with your community, build trust, and stand out in a crowded…
Your guide to Lunar New Year desserts
Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday of the year across much of Asia—a time to return home and reunite with family for a two-week celebration in China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. As a Taiwanese-American kid growing up in Illinois, sometimes we celebrated at home with extended family…
The ‘Wayback Machine’ is preserving the websites Trump’s White House took down
The White House has ordered thousands of government web pages to be taken down over the past month, leaving virtually no trace of some federal agencies’ policies regarding critical topics such as sexual orientation, January 6 cases and discrimination. Since President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the government’s mass removal of data and policies it finds…
Juan Soto hits a 426-foot home run in his first at-bat for the New York Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Juan Soto wasted little time in showing off his power for his new team. Again. Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for the New York Mets, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning against Houston on Saturday. The Mets went on to win…
Pakistan, UAE boost economic ties with focus on trade and investment
The announcement followed a meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and his Emirati counterpart Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and other key sectors, Pakistan’s foreign office said on Friday, as Islamabad seeks to revive its struggling $350 billion economy. The announcement…
A Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
In the simplest terms, a healthy lifestyle is a way of living that reduces your risk of becoming seriously ill or reduces your life expectancy. Although we cannot prevent all diseases, many serious illnesses can be prevented by adopting certain types of behavior and avoiding others. Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide,…
Beyond Clothing: The Rise of Pre-Worn Accessories, Footwear, and Luxury Goods
The pre-worn luxury market is booming, driven by sustainability, affordability, and exclusivity.Businesses can capitalise by authenticating, restoring, and repairing high-end items like handbags, sneakers, and watches.Platforms like Vestiaire Collective and Instagram offer opportunities for small businesses.The future includes AI-powered pricing tools and brand-led resale initiatives.The second-hand fashion market has expanded far beyond clothing. While pre-worn…
Belinda isn’t the only returning character in ‘White Lotus’ Season 3
Fellow travelers, it’s time for another stay at the White Lotus. What could go wrong, right? As we’ve seen in two sprawling seasons, the answer is so, so much. And this season promises to be no different, since right at the outset, things start off with a bang. Or, more of a distant clack-clack, actually,…
UnitedHealth’s rough stretch continues, with buyouts, a reported DOJ probe and a 23% drop in three months
UnitedHealthcare is in hot water again as the insurance giant grapples with a reported government investigation of its Medicare billing practices, pursues employee buyouts and potential layoffs, and clashes publicly with billionaire Bill Ackman. Those developments in recent days extend a tumultuous past year for its parent company, UnitedHealth Group, marked by the killing of…
