10 h. ago 12 Hong Kong restaurants for your next visit, from affordable eats to Michelin

I followed the advice of a chef ranked among the world’s best, and landed in dining rooms that show Hong Kong leaves no room for mediocrity.

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10 h. ago Universal Epic Universe is theme park resort’s biggest bang yet in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein’s monster, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest and largest theme park in Florida. With five distinctively-themed sections and a 500-room hotel, the multibillion-dollar Universal Epic Universe is slated to open to the public on May […]

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28 h. ago Abrego Garcia told visiting senator he’s no longer being held at notorious prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is recounting the chronology of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s travel to El Salvador, saying he told him he was initially taken to Baltimore, then Texas, then put on a plane with “no idea where he was going.” Upon arriving, Abrego Garcia said he was “traumatized” by being at […]

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30 h. ago Travel to U.S. from almost everywhere is falling under Trump

Overseas travel to the United States has declined sharply since President Donald Trump returned to office. Industry experts say some of the reasons are plain to see: Reports of detentions and deportations, including the weeks-long lockup of European tourists, have sowed fears of bad experiences at the border. Some countries have tightened travel advisories, and […]

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36 h. ago Google is twice a monopolist. Fixing it will be the hard part

Alphabet Inc.’s Google has been found by two federal judges, in less than a year, to have illegally monopolized critical parts of the internet. Now the U.S. Justice Department will likely push for the company to make sweeping changes to its advertising business. That includes forcing the sale of key technology including the ad exchange […]

Culture

37 h. ago Dipharma Awarded Bronze Medal by Ecovadis for Sustainability

Recognition Underscores Commitment to Sustainable Practices MILAN, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dipharma Francis, a global world class Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a leading manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), New Chemical Entities (NCE), and advanced Intermediates for Generic and Contract Manufacturing markets, is proud to announce that it has once […]

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46 h. ago London Knights oust the Erie Otters, improve playoff record to 8

Denver Barkey wouldn’t let the Knights get rattled. When Kasper Halttunen’s goal early in overtime was reversed for an offside entry after a marathon video review, the London captain made sure his teammates stayed focused. A few minutes later, Sam O’Reilly completed the sweep of the Otters with a tally 6:49 into the extra session […]

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51 h. ago Seth Rogen's jokes about Trump edited out of Oscars of science awards coverage

Vancouver A-lister's criticisms of Trump’s policies and big tech's support of POTUS cut from from 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony video

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52 h. ago Saudia Sweeps Top Awards at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2025

Serving as a testament to the airline’s stellar guest experience and commitment to excellence JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has received multiple accolades in the TravelPlus Airline Amenity Awards and the Onboard Hospitality Awards, presented on the sidelines of the World Travel Catering […]

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54 h. ago As California seeks to woo Canadians, B.C. premier says ‘keep the pressure up’

British Columbia's premier says Canadians need to "keep the pressure up" on the United States by buying local and avoiding travel there, despite a recent push from California to draw visitors from Canada.

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54 h. ago Eby says Canadians need to ‘keep the pressure up’ despite California’s charm campaign

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s premier says Canadians need to “keep the pressure up” on the United States by buying local and avoiding travel there, despite a recent push from California to draw visitors from Canada. David Eby says he spoke with Californian Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday — the same day the governor launched a […]

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56 h. ago Many Albertans rejigging travel plans as U.S. trade war drags on

“I think it's a strong statement to make as well, if they're going to be changing trips this last minute before the summer happens."

Economics

57 h. ago WorldStrides Canada Facilitating VE Day 80 Tour in the Netherlands to Honour Fallen Canadian Soldiers

Students, teachers from 34 high schools across Canada will visit Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery, carry “Torch of Remembrance” in Commemoration Ceremony TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, WorldStrides, a global provider of educational student travel and experiential learning, is facilitating a commemoration tour […]

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58 h. ago Exclusive Resorts Appoints Two New Board Members to Accelerate Strategic Growth as an Integrated Luxury Lifestyle Platform

Geoffroy van Raemdonck and Jeff Wong join board as the private club expands its branded residential offerings and investments in best-in-class technology. DENVER — Exclusive Resorts, the members-only club catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, has named two seasoned executives to its board of directors: Geoffroy van Raemdonck, former Chief Executive Officer of Neiman Marcus Group, and […]

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59 h. ago Air Canada flight to Toronto makes emergency landing after reports of smoke on board

Nearly 200 people flying from sunny Las Vegas to a still-frigid Toronto were jolted back to reality with a little more than your average post-trip blues this week when their plane had to make an emergency landing before even making it back into Canada.Air Canada Rouge Flight 1702 departed as usual from the U.S. party city shortly after 11 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, but did not make its scheduled 6:30 p.m. EDT arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport due to a worrying smell of smoke in the cockpit.Out of an abundance of caution, pilots diverted to Iowa — perhaps the biggest contrast possible after the hustle and bustle of Vegas — landing safely at Des Moines International Airport at 4:10 p.m. local time.After the A321 aircraft was inspected on the ground (as is standard procedure), it was allowed to proceed to a gate, where passengers deplaned, only to face delays of more than eight hours until they could board a subst...

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61 h. ago Canadians cancelling U.S. business trips amid tariff, border tensions

Canadians are cancelling business trips, withdrawing from conferences and avoiding future bookings to the U.S. as the backlash against Trump hits the world of corporate travel.

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3 d. ago Stunning tulip farms open across Canada this month — here's where to go and when

You can wander through colourful fields with mountain views or even pick your own blooms

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3 d. ago Bird Secures Over $650 Million in New Awards; Reinforces Defence, Clean Energy and Healthcare Portfolios

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded five projects with a combined value of over $650 million across its infrastructure, industrial and buildings businesses. Defence Construction Canada has awarded Bird a modified design-build contract to design and construct 200 new […]

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3 d. ago Victor Montagliani: Travel bans nor politics will impact World Cup 2026 maybe

FIFA World Cup tournament's attendance is potentially being impacted by the U.S. administration but Cup history shows that if you build it, they will come. Even if they're stepping over graves.

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3 d. ago Here's when the Toronto Maple Leafs will face off against the Ottawa Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs just might be impacting your Easter weekend plans.Toronto finalized its NHL playoff matchup against the Ottawa Senators by way of beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 Tuesday night en route to an Atlantic Division-clinching win.The Maple Leafs haven't won a whole lot of divisions in their history, with their Atlantic Division crown being just the sixth time in 107 seasons that they've been on top.Toronto has home ice for the series, meaning they'll host at least Game 1 and Game 2, while also potentially hosting Game 5 and Game 7, should the series require them.With the NHL playoffs slated to start this Saturday, April 19, no schedule has been officially released yet for when the 16 teams will begin vying for the Stanley Cup.But as per a few reports, including one from NHL Insider Chris Johnston earlier this week on TSN 1050, the Leafs are expected to start their series this Sunday, April 20.With a short travel distance between the two cities of Toronto and Ott...

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