‘Rule of Four’ author thrills with Vatican mystery

The curator of a groundbreaking exhibit at the Vatican dies mysteriously hours before its premiere. Within hours, his research partner’s family becomes victim to a home invasion. The second novel from

Madonna’s ‘Rebel Heart’ is lovely

Madonna’s 13th studio album, “Rebel Heart,” beats with romance and rebellion. At 19 tracks, it’s an overstuffed triptych through the iconic performer’s life, careening between uplifting dance tracks, like the

George Chinnery leaves lasting legacy of Macau

Visitors coming to Macau for the first time see a skyline worthy of Manhattan, with skyscrapers shimmering in the night sky and an incessant stream of vehicles crossing the bridges

Screen People | TV – A travel series serving food for thought in global hot spots

The ambitious, borderline-explosive formula for “Breaking Borders” lands a journalist and a chef in a global hot spot, where they host dinner for guests locked in conflict — and hope

Travelog | Roughing it – Trekking in Nepal offers adventure

Dawn’s golden light caught the tops of the snowcapped Himalayas and gradually crept downward as the rising sun lit up a sweeping arc of soaring peaks, at once forbidding and

scITech | Future TV – PlayStation network debuts ‘Powers’ scripted series

Ability does not imply accomplishment. And accomplishment is no prerequisite for fame. This we know all too well from reality TV. (Hint: Snooki.) But today’s viral sprawl of celebrity is explored

The Buzz | Texas to execute gang hit man for killing over drug tax

A Mexican Mafia hit man convicted of beating and strangling a San Antonio woman because she didn’t pay the gang’s 10 percent tax on her illegal drug sales is heading

World briefs

CHINA Beijing police detained movie actor Wang Xuebing on a suspected drug offense, adding to a number of celebrities who have been caught in anti-drug actions, Chinese state media reported

Flying cars, robot petting zoo: It’s South by Southwest time

  Flying cars and a robot petting zoo. Mobile wallets and net neutrality. The most outlandish ideas of the future and tech trends shaping the world today will be in focus

Zhuhai aiming to ‘go global’ with Hengqin

The Hengqin pilot free trade zone, an area of 28 square kilometers, is bringing new prospects not only to Macau but also to the adjacent city of Zhuhai. With the

Strong currency eases city’s inflation while driving away visitors

The costs might go even higher in June if the American Federal Reserve rises interest rates, as the pataca will increase further in value following the rising dollar it’s indirectly

Analysis | MSAR needs to avoid becoming ‘gaming neighborhood’

Macau needs a new strategy in order to avoid becoming just a ‘gaming neighborhood’ catering to Chinese tourists, according to a local economist. José Isaac Duarte claims that the authorities

Briefs | Over 80 evacuated from nursery

Over 80 people had to be evacuated yesterday morning from the postnatal nursery of the Conde de São Januário Central Hospital. This followed the dropping of a fire extinguisher onto

Cooperation |Market access for local service providers facilitated

Guangdong province will further facilitate market access for service providers from Hong Kong and Macau, China’s State Council announced on Tuesday. Local authorities in Guangdong are required to make adjustments to

Gov’t pushes on talent development through incentive plans

The task force on local talent cultivation held its first meeting of the year, reviewing its work since its establishment a year ago. The Talents Development Committee’s (SCDT) assignments include

IAS to spend extra MOP150 million in new subsidy scheme

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) is estimating spending MOP150 million more than usual between July and December, as a new subsidy scheme is due to be implemented addressing non-governmental organizations

Entertainment | Music-based light storm makes comeback

The casino resort’s carnival, which will feature performances and other festive activities in The Venetian Macao’s outdoor lagoon area for the fifth consecutive year, runs from today until March 29.

Rainbow of Macau writes to UN

Jason Chao, spokesperson for Rainbow of Macau, said in a press release that AL’s First Standing Committee – which is now reviewing the bill – did not “express interest in

Judge insists Sands China hand over documents to former CEO

After an evidentiary hearing that began in February, Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez said Sands China Ltd. has undermined the search for truth by refusing to hand over documents

Gaming | Fitch Ratings still confident in Macau

Unlike other rating agencies, Fitch Ratings is still optimistic about Macau’s long-term business future, saying that business should pick up in the second half of the year. “While the recent

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