Catholics pray for good health and peace in huge procession venerating Jesus statue

Hundreds of thousands of mostly barefoot Catholic worshippers marched yesterday in an annual procession in the Philippines that venerates a centuries-old black statue of Jesus. Some said

Doping clouds tennis talk at with Sinner and Swiatek facing scrutiny

It is a topic that shadowed tennis in 2024 and is still a talking point as the 2025 Grand Slam season opens at the Australian Open

Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures

A fast-moving fire broke out in the hills above Hollywood Boulevard and threatened some of the most popular Los Angeles tourist spots as firefighters battled to get control

1954 Comet jet crashes with 35 on board

Thirty-five people are missing, feared dead, after a Comet jet airliner crashed into the Mediterranean. The plane - a British Overseas Airways Corporation jet - was on

Robbie Williams has always lived to entertain. In ‘Better Man,’ he’s still doing it

I came out of the womb with jazz hands,” pop star Robbie Williams recounts in “Better Man,” his new biopic. “Which was very painful for my mum.”

Oprah Winfrey opens 2025 with an encore. ‘A New Earth’ is her book club pick for a second time

Oprah Winfrey is beginning 2025 with an old favorite. She has selected Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life Purpose” for her book club, marking

US ‘notorious markets’ report warns of risks from online pharmacies

Nearly all of the world’s 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally and consumers who use them risk getting ineffective or dangerous drugs, according to the

A new book alleges that someone at Fox News gave Trump’s team an early look at town hall questions

Someone inside Fox News gave Donald Trump’s presidential campaign the questions he would face ahead of a town hall the network produced in January 2024, a forthcoming book

China Vanke’s year of reckoning has finally arrived

In China, no private enterprise is too big to fail, especially when market narratives change and a new industry dynamic takes shape. China Vanke Co., the country’s largest

Friday, January 10, 2025 – edition no. 4639

— Survey finds local youth struggle to grasp Hengqin development policies amid new subsidies to attract Macau workers * GBA Views The developed economy quandary – declining birthrates * Taste of Edesia *

Thursday, January 9, 2025 – edition no. 4638

— Local retailers criticized for poor customer service, risking sales amid tourism surge, according to an MDT report * Transport | Taxi fleet expands but infractions persist * Economic concerns remain despite

Locals and tourists criticize retailers’ customer interaction and business attitude

Residents and tourists alike agree that many local retailers urgently need to improve their customer service, interactions, and overall business attitude. With a greater influx

Taxi fleet expands but infractions persist

The number of taxis in Macau is expected to increase to approximately 1,800 by the end of January as new vehicles join the fleet, according

Consumer confidence index rises slightly, but economic concerns linger

The city’s overall consumer confidence index saw a modest increase during the fourth quarter of 2024, rising by 2.54% to 102.95 points from the previous

PJ arrests three in drug trafficking bust

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two women and a man in connection with a drug trafficking operation. The bust resulted in the seizure of over 16

Waste incineration capacity expanded to 3,000 tons daily

The city’s waste management infrastructure has been significantly enhanced with the expansion of its third waste incineration center. The facility’s daily processing capacity has

Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he’s looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed

Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians

UTM to hold 2025 Open Day Jan. 11

The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) will host its 2025 Open Day on Jan. 11 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mong-Há Campus. This event invites

Macau maintains 17 Spots in 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

17 restaurants in Macau, primarily within integrated resorts, have been recognized in the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, China’s equivalent to the Michelin Guide. This number remains unchanged

Authorities conduct on-site inspection in Areia Preta

The Environmental Protection Bureau and the Social Welfare Bureau conducted an on-site inspection to evaluate progress in resolving the odor issue at the elderly apartments in Areia Preta.

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