‘We will not reopen in Hong Kong’: chef Alain Ducasse focused on earning a third Michelin star for Macau restaurant

“For now, we have more proposals than we can possibly execute,” says Ducasse. Chef Alain Ducasse is busy travelling the world, visiting his various restaurants. Photo: Alain Ducasse at Morpheus He makes time for certain chefs, however. In February, Ducasse teamed up with Daniel Humm, the renegade Swiss vegan chef of Eleven Madison Park in … Read more

‘Green’ Energy Observer vessel docked in NYC for Earth Day

Before the creation of engines, the ocean was full of low-emission vessels — they were called sailboats. Now a next-generation zero-emissions laboratory vessel called the Energy Observer recently docked in New York City to show off what this team hopes is the next generation of earth-friendly boats. Elena Wolf has the story, narrated by Anna … Read more

Long-haul flights are now CHEAPER than short-haul – with a trip to New York more affordable than Greece

A TRIP across to Europe could actually be costing you more than your long haul holiday. Recent research has found that long-haul flights are nearly the same price as short-haul ones from the UK. 2 Flights to New York could be cheaper than Greece this yearCredit: Alamy Conducted by analysts at On The Beach, flights … Read more

Trump “hush money” trial opening statements set for Monday

Trump “hush money” trial opening statements set for Monday – CBS News Watch CBS News With a full jury selected, opening statements in the criminal “hush money” trial against former President Trump will begin Monday. Trump will have to be in court for the trial, and his planned return to the campaign trail over the … Read more

Max Azzarello, 37, dead after lighting himself on fire in designated protest area outside of Donald Trump’s trial

THE man who lit himself ablaze on Friday afternoon outside the Lower Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump’s trial is being held has reportedly died. Max Azzarello, of St. Augustine, Florida, remained on fire for about three minutes while first responders attempted to get to him in the designated protest area. 7 Max Azzarello of St. … Read more

Google workers arrested after nine-hour protest in cloud CEO’s office

Nine Google workers were arrested on trespassing charges Tuesday night after staging a sit-in at the company’s offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, including a protest in Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian’s office. The arrests, which were livestreamed on Twitch by participants, follow rallies outside Google offices in New York, Sunnyvale and Seattle, which … Read more

NYC Resto Employs Filipinos Via Zoom to Take Your Orders And Ask For 18% Tip

A New York City restaurant chain has found a unique way to save on labour costs – replacing in-person staff with virtual greeters and cashiers. These Filipino hostesses on Zoom calls assist customers through screens. Despite the lack of in-person staff, they still expect customers to tip. The restaurants, specialising in fried chicken and ramen, … Read more

Brady, Jeter headline Fanatics’ effort to build a comic-con of sports

Tom Brady attends Fanatics and Topps ‘Hobby Rip Night’ Event with Michael Rubin, Tom Brady, Kevin Hart and Travis Scott on September 30, 2023 in Linwood, New Jersey.  Dave Kotinsky | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Since the New York Comic-Con launched in 2006, the convention has evolved well beyond comics into a wide-ranging … Read more

What to know about traveling in Japan? 7 tips from frequent travelers

Japan has long captivated travelers. But many of its most famous qualities — from the cuisine to the country’s nationwide culture of civility — can initially be befuddling for outsiders too. To help travelers bridge the cultural gap, CNBC Travel asked frequent visitors for their single best piece of advice when visiting Japan. 1. Speak … Read more

Instacart debuts AI-driven ‘smart carts’ to NYC retailers

The future is in aisle five. Artificial intelligence-powered smart carts are rolling out in Big Apple supermarkets — and they do practically everything except cook the food. Instacart’s Caper Carts use AI to identify items, their price and the weight of produce — and allow shoppers to check out stress-free with a click on a … Read more