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Government’s proposal for dogs in eateries a ‘step forward’ for Hong Kong: lawmakers

Government’s proposal for dogs in eateries a ‘step forward’ for Hong Kong: lawmakers

Hong Kong lawmakers have called a new government proposal to allow up to 1,000 restaurants to welcome dogs a “good step forward”, with one legislator saying the measure could be a “test case” for the pet economy. Agriculture and fisheries sector lawmaker Chan Pok-chi said on Wednesday the measure balanced the needs of the public and restaurants. “This is the first time that [authorities] have loosened regulations in the past 30 or so years; I think it’s a proposal that responds to the demands of...

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China

This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China

This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China

This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.
Prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course

Prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course

Federal prosecutors are asking that a man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump be sentenced to life in prison
Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

President Donald Trump wants to build a massive arch near the Lincoln Memorial
Tencent’s giveaway campaign for AI chatbot Yuanbao blocked – by WeChat

Tencent’s giveaway campaign for AI chatbot Yuanbao blocked – by WeChat

Tencent Holdings’ aggressive red-packet blitz to promote its artificial intelligence chatbot Yuanbao ran into a roadblock on Wednesday from the company’s own super app WeChat, dealing a blow to a US$144 million effort to acquire users for the emerging AI app. WeChat, known as Weixin on the mainland, announced on Wednesday that it would restrict Yuanbao links from opening directly within WeChat, effective immediately, in response to “user feedback and complaints”, according to a...
Philadelphia to announce same-day work, pay program to speed up snow removal

Philadelphia to announce same-day work, pay program to speed up snow removal

According to a press release from the city, it will focus on ADA curb ramps across the city.
Pedestrian critically injured in Delaware crash

Pedestrian critically injured in Delaware crash

The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. along West Newport Pike at East Redmont Road in Stanton.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Putin ‘kept his word’ despite massive attack on eve of peace talks

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Putin ‘kept his word’ despite massive attack on eve of peace talks

Zelensky says Russia's massive attack on Kyiv and other cities has impacted his team's preparations for today's peace talks
Murder suspect tried pay off-duty deputy for ride following teen's killing: Police

Murder suspect tried pay off-duty deputy for ride following teen's killing: Police

The suspect accused of killing a man walking in Southwest Philadelphia last week allegedly tried to get help from an off-duty deputy after the deadly incident.
Chester County report cites human error, training gaps after Election Day poll book problems

Chester County report cites human error, training gaps after Election Day poll book problems

The report also cited inadequate training, insufficient safeguards, limited oversight and staffing challenges as contributing factors.