USA | Seized ivory probed for clues that could help save elephants

Scientists are using information gleaned from both illegal ivory art and elephant dung to provide clues that could help save the lives of pachyderms that are

USA | Parents of 13 locked-up kids held on hefty bail

The parents of 13 children found locked up in a California home each were being held on USD9 million bail and could face charges including torture and child endangerment.

Offbeat | What robot strippers say about sexism and tech

Two robot strippers that made an appearance at a strip club in Las Vegas during the CES technology show last week have raised questions about gender diversity

This Day in History | 1983 – BBC wakes up to morning TV

People have been switching on their televisions a little earlier than usual to catch Britain’s first breakfast news programme. The BBC’s new Breakfast Time programme went

Despite doping scandals, Olympic fever grips Russian cinemas

Russia’s going crazy for the Olympics. The 1972 Olympics. Even as the Russian team faces up to being barred from next month’s Winter Games for doping offenses, audiences

Basketball | NBA opens investigation into Rockets-Clippers events

The NBA is planning to speak with players from both the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers to determine the specifics of late-game and postgame events involving

World briefs

MYANMAR-BANGLADESH The two countries have agreed that they will try to complete the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled from violence in Myanmar within

The Buzz | Japan public TV sends mistaken North Korean missile alert

Japan’s public broadcaster mistakenly sent an alert warning citizens of a North Korean missile launch and urging them to seek immediate shelter, then retracted it minutes later, days

Kosovo Serb politician is gunned down; police start manhunt

A leading Serb politician in northern Kosovo was gunned down yesterday in broad daylight, an attack that raised ethnic tensions in the Balkans and prompted the suspension

Macau Matters | Academic assessment stupidities

Mostly for fun and to “keep my hand in” I teach a few undergraduate courses each year at a local university. I have recently been “asked” to use

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 – edition no. 2967

* Gaming | Analysts divided over VIP performance this year * MSAR out of EU tax haven ‘blacklist’ soon * Recruitment agency bill passes amid concerns * Oil spill from sunken tanker is

Racing expert calls for F3 Guia legends race

The December issue of the UK-based F1 Racing Magazine focuses on the Macau Grand Prix, with two Formula One champions – including legendary racer Ayrton

Briefs | Gaming employees call for salary increase

Yesterday morning, the Gaming Employee Advance Association visited the government headquarters to call for a salary increase for gaming employees. The group hopes the government will urge casinos

Legislative assembly | Lawmakers to consider Vong’s ‘immunity resolution’ today

Lawmaker Sulu Sou will today begin standing trial at the Court of First Instance accused of “aggravated disobedience,” after his  legislative immunity was lifted last month

Scams continue to make victims of tourists and residents alike

A series of swindles over the weekend added to the high incidence of crimes involving scams in Macau, this time hitting tourists and residents alike. Several

MGM and CTM partner for small enterprises cloud service

MGM and CTM are collaborating to introduce a cloud data backup service for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impacted by Typhoon Hato.  Through its SME Relief

Government calls on residents not to violate mainland cyber law

During Sunday’s public consultation of the cyber security law, the government’s representatives suggested that local residents ought not to talk about certain topics on WeChat in order

Modern American cinema festival kicks off

Arthouse Cinematheque Passion is currently presenting Macau’s first film festival of modern American films, showcasing 10 revered multicultural productions from the past few years. The

Residents suggest removing ashtrays near bus stops

During Sunday’s Macao Forum, many residents expressed their disagreement with the government’s decision to place ashtrays within the 10-meter radius of bus areas in which smoking

Scholar hopes for more studies on video gaming addiction in Macau

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified gaming addiction as a mental health disorder, and it will be included in the organization’s 11th International

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