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Mauritius Tourism And Hospitality Industry To Showcase Growth And Investment Opportunities At The API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum
(MENAFN- APO Group) As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius&Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island's pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the...

‘Wonderwall’ of wealth: Oasis reunion ignites Britpop nostalgia — and a global cash bonanza
LONDON, June 24 — Fifteen years after their explosive split, British music legends Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for an Oasis tour that promises not only Britpop nostalgia but also staggering revenues. While Liam has insisted that money is...

Did My Dearest writer scam K-drama production after advance pay? Full scoop on 350 million...
This week in K-entertainment brought a storm of headlines, from legal battles and shocking admissions to potential collaborations and long-awaited reunions. Former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon has challenged his agency’s claims about his exit....

Oasis reunion: from clash to cash
LONDON - Fifteen years after their explosive split, British music legends Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for an Oasis tour that promises not only Britpop nostalgia but also staggering revenues. While Liam has insisted that money is "way...

Bucket List Adventure: Five Epic Cruises to the World’s Most Iconic Destinations
The AmaLilia cruises on the Nile. Photo courtesy of Amawaterways After two decades of globe-trotting adventures, seasoned travel journalist Janna Graber reveals her top picks for cruise journeys that explore the world’s most legendary...

Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: Wallis and Futuna: Of Monarchies, Catholicism… and Rugby
As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...

French word of the day: Cadeau empoisonné
This is something we have all done, so it is time to learn the French version. Why do I need to know cadeau empoisonné ? Because this expression will help you illustrate your evil side. What does it mean ? The expression is composed of cadeau,...

Tourists, locals gear up for a busy Essence Fest weekend despite smaller crowds
As the Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in downtown New Orleans, thousands of people have already started to pack local hotels, restaurants and venues. Though slightly smaller crowds are projected to visit this year, and as business owners...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Burberry got too fancy. This American is taking it back to its British roots.
What he didn’t see were any $500 umbrellas—the type of higher-volume accessory that, along with trench coats, made Burberry an icon of functional, aspirational luxury for well over a century. As an American who had long admired the British brand,...

Alain Prost confirmed for historic McLaren reunion as Emerson Fittipaldi project revealed
Alain Prost will climb back behind the wheel of his McLaren MP4/4 at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Prost formed a legendary partnership with Ayrton Senna at McLaren in 1988, with the team setting a record that season which stood until 2023....

300-year-old pirate-plundered shipwreck that once held 'eyewatering treasure' discovered off Madagascar
The archaeological investigations have revealed wooden frames from the hull of Nossa Senhora do Cabo among the ballast stones. (Image credit: Center for Historic Shipwreck Preservation)Archaeologists say they've found the submerged wreck of a...

Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: Les TAAF, a ‘Fictional Collectivity’ of Real Strategic Interests
As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...

Puerto Rico Contemplates A Reunion With Spain
Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. America’s fake president, a/k/a King Donald I, has a facility for looking at a map of the world and redrawing the boundaries of countries in his mind. In Puerto Rico, some residents have been...

Deadly asteroids and a killer 'Hamilton' reunion: The week in review
Asteroids aim for the moon, too We worry a lot about an asteroid striking Earth, but we don't seem to hear much about the fate of our closest cosmic neighbor. Data from the James Webb Space Telescope indicates there's a 4.3% chance the asteroid...
Killer asteroids, a 'Hamilton' reunion and a far-out French Open: The week in review
Asteroids aim for the moon, too We worry a lot about an asteroid striking Earth, but we don't seem to hear much about the fate of our closest cosmic neighbor. Data from the James Webb Space Telescope indicates there's a 4.3% chance the asteroid...

Did a game show host almost miss the network debut of his show?
By JACK BAGLEY didyouknowcolumn@gmail.com Happy Birthday to the good old USA! Friday of this week, our glorious nation celebrates its 249th birthday. Well, not exactly a birthday, more of an anniversary – the marking of the signing of the...

Did you know … a game show host almost miss the network debut of his show?
Happy Birthday to the good old USA! Friday of this week, our glorious nation celebrates its 249th birthday. Well, not exactly a birthday, more of an anniversary – the marking of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which is pretty much...

From Track Star To Industry Disruptor: How Glenn Sanford Scaled eXp Realty
TOPSHOT - An overview shows Iran's Hassan Taftian, Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi, Cayman Islands' ... More Davonte Howell, Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Ghana's Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, South Africa's Benjamin Richardson and Brazil's Paulo Andre Camilo...
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Leon Bridges & Charley Crockett Open ‘The Crooner & The Cowboy’ Tour With Texas-Sized Reunion At Hollywood Bowl [Photos/Videos]
On Thursday night, Leon Bridges and Charley Crockett kicked off their co-headlining The Crooner & The Cowboy tour with a double shot of soul, country, and Lone Star swagger under (and in front of) the stars at the Hollywood Bowl. It was opening...