For the first time since the pandemic began, global commercial and leisure travel has risen to levels not seen since 2019. That’s according to the Mastercard Institute of Economics’ third annual travel report, “Travel 2022: Trends and Transformations,” published yesterday. After analyzing 37 global markets, the report found that cross-border travel reached pre-pandemic levels as … Read more
Vong Tam’s daughter discovers her mother’s past as ‘Vietnam’s first rock star’ A Bay Area woman discovers the past life of her 77-year-old mother as “Vietnam’s first rock star”. San Jose, California. – A needle drop on a decades-old vinyl record, and like that, you are transported back in time, by the voice of a … Read more
On March 23, stand-up comedian Sampson McCormick was performing at Wine River Resort and Casino in Reading, California, a venue that he has topped many times over the past decade. But this time it was different because it ended with him getting punched in the face. It all started when a female county boy boycotted … Read more
font size Apple Store signs appear at Grand Central Station in New York. Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images To say it’s been a tough year for tech stocks is an understatement, with tech heavy Nasdaq Composite Landing in a bear market area and a stalwart like apple And Amazon Extension of loss periods for … Read more
US stocks opened higher on Friday after a grueling week of losses across the major indexes. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% shortly after the opening bell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 259 points, or 0.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index added 1.8%. Twitter TWTR -9.46% Shares tumbled 10% after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted … Read more
Nearly half of Americans want to travel to space. But that means the other half doesn’t, according to a 2021 survey by ValuePenguin, a financial research site LendingTree. Nearly 40% said space travel was too risky, while others expressed concern about environmental impacts and costs. Soon there will be an option that addresses those concerns, … Read more
Gary – One of the biggest gamblers in the history of the Indiana gaming industry has undoubtedly paid off across the board. Nearly one year ago, on May 14, 2021, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opened its doors to the public for the first time, bringing wild gaming to Northwest Indiana and creating an entertainment … Read more
With countries across Asia reopening to international travelers, Japan – one of the continent’s most popular destinations – remains tightly closed. That may change soon. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Thursday at a press conference in London that Japan will ease border controls in June. Locals often celebrate the easing of border restrictions related … Read more
Gary – The highest paid casino in Indiana is adding a new amenity. At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opens its much-anticipated sportsbook, where guests can bet on sporting events taking place in Chicago, across the country and around the world. Hard Rock Sportsbook is located inside the casino right next … Read more
Gary – The highest paid casino in Indiana is adding a new amenity. At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opens its much-anticipated sportsbook, where guests can bet on sporting events taking place in Chicago, across the country and around the world. Hard Rock Sportsbook is located inside the casino right next … Read more