• Spurs' Wembanyama nominated for Rookie and Defensive Player of the Year awards

    This season, rookie Victor Wembanyama met — if not blew past — the high expectations that swirled around him when he landed with the Spurs as the league's No. 1 draft pick. Little surprise then that the 7-foot-4 Frenchman on Monday was nominated for two of the NBA’s most prestigious awards: Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) and Rookie of the Year (ROTY). A global panel of sports journalists picks three finalists for each of the NBA’s annual awards.

  • Tesla cuts prices of Model Y, Model X, Model S vehicles in US

    Tesla cut the prices for its Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles in the U.S. by $2,000 each on Friday, according to the electric vehicle maker's website. Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker lowered the prices for its Model Y base variant to $42,990, while the long-range and performance variants are now priced at $47,990 and $51,490, respectively, the website showed. The basic version of the Model S now costs $72,990 and its plaid variant $87,990. The Model X base variant now costs $77,990 and...

  • Local business woman nominated for Animal Star Award as “Dog Trainer of the Year 2024”

    After marrying her military husband in 2016 she joined him overseas. At that point Katrina started her adventure in the animal care sector in Cyprus. Here she volunteered at British Forces Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC). Her involvement in animal welfare led her to dedicate her life to working with animals. When her family relocated to California she worked with Santa Barbara Humane Society for two years. This experience giving her the confidence to set up her own dog training business upon...

  • Liberia: Humanitarian Kolu Sokodolo Walters Bags Six Awards in Two Years In the US

    MONROVIA – A Liberian humanitarian residing in the United States Kolu Sokodolo -Walters has been honored and awarded by the Liberia Initiative for Transformation and Enlightenment (LITE) for her unwavering humanitarian support to the education of hundreds of children in the country. By Obediah Johnson Madam Sokodolo-Walters is the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of the Kolu []

  • AI-generated model: AI-generated fashion models could bring more diversity to the industry

    London-based model Alexsandrah has a twin, but not in the way you'd expect: Her counterpart is made of pixels instead of flesh and blood. The virtual twin was generated by artificial intelligence and has already appeared as a stand-in for the real-life Alexsandrah in a photo shoot. Alexsandrah, who goes by her first name professionally, in turn receives credit and compensation whenever the AI version of herself gets used - just like a human model. Alexsandrah says she and her alter-ego mirror...

  • SPONSORED POST: Tell Us How You Use Your Outdoor Space and We’ll Tell You How to Make It Better at IKEA

    Your outdoor space is really another room of your home — and just like the rooms inside your home, you’ll enjoy your patio or backyard most if it’s designed thoughtfully. That means taking a moment to think about your summertime personality. Pop quiz: What’s the one thing you’re most excited to do outside when the weather gets warm? READ MORE

  • Fashion designer Nancy Gonzalez jailed for smuggling crocodile handbags into US for New York Fashion Week

    A celebrity handbag designer whose products have been used by Britney Spears and on Sex And The City has been jailed for smuggling crocodile handbags into the US for fashion shows. Nancy Gonzalez, 71, admitted recruiting couriers to carry as many as four products each on commercial flights from her native Colombia to the US for New York Fashion Week, among other high-profile events. Gonzalez, who was arrested in 2022 in Cali, and later extradited to the US, was sentenced to 18 months in a...

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    This 35-year-old had 5 failed businesses before starting her grocery store chain – now it brings in over $8 million a year

    Success didn't come easy for Pang Gek Teng, the 35-year-old founder and CEO of Surrey Hills Grocer, an Australian-inspired grocer and café brand in Singapore.

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    39-year-old left full-time job to grow her side hustle—now she makes $279,000 a year without working 'all the time'

    Bernadette Joy started her money coaching business as a side gig, before realizing she could use it to increase her income while spending less time working.

  • TELL US: How did you get your job in Denmark?

    Finding a job in Denmark as an international can be a long and difficult process for many. Sharing tips and hearing success stories can be a great boost for those currently job-seeking.

  • Tell us: what’s your favourite everyday gadget?

    We would like to hear about your favourite, most useful everyday utensilWhat’s your favourite, most useful everyday gadget? It could be a much-used kitchen gizmo, a tool for your daily beauty routine that you can’t live without, or a piece of kit that makes your day-to-day life easier: anything small, genuinely useful, and inexpensive to buy (nothing over £20). Continue reading

  • UnderOne Diversity and Inclusion Awards open for nominations

    The star-studded event will be hosted by the dynamic British abstract artist and X-Factor finalist, Misha B, renowned for her unique style and powerful vocals, alongside the charming northern Irish actor, comedian, and writer William Thompson, known for his sold-out shows across the UK and Ireland. Commenting on the awards, Misha B said, “I am incredibly excited and honoured to co-host the UnderOne Diversity & Inclusion Awards. In a world where diversity is our strength, it's essential to...