A house in Cherryland that sold for $505,000 tops the list of the most affordable real estate sales in Hayward in the past week. For comparison, the overall average price of real estate in Hayward over the last week was $1.2 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $597. A total of […]
MacKenzie Scott’s donations this year centered heavily on education. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic MacKenzie Scott keeps her giving largely out of the public eye—allowing recipients to decide whether to disclose funding amounts, awarding mostly unsolicited grants, and acknowledging her philanthropy only through annual or semi-annual online posts. The one thing that isn’t subtle about her donations? Their […]
Welcome 2026 with a Roar at Kingsford Hotel Manila Paranaque, Philippines – Ring in 2026 with a celebration that goes far beyond the midnight countdown. This New Year’s Eve, Kingsford Hotel Manila invites guests to a full-sensory staycation escape, where every moment—from check-in to the final countdown—is thoughtfully curated for a truly memorable year-end celebration. […]
“Nuremberg” offers a slick, satisfying look at critical trials following the Third Reich’s demise. Until it doesn’t. Buried in the middle of this well-packaged drama is shocking footage of the Holocaust’s atrocities. What might seem tonally imbalanced is actually a perfectly deployed smart bomb. It’s vital to the story in play, while reminding anyone cold […]
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), the House Majority Whip, has issued a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demanding answers and immediate action following allegations of large-scale fraud involving Somali-run, publicly funded daycare and healthcare centers. The letter comes after a viral investigation by citizen journalist Nick Shirley who reportedly uncovered over $110 million in fraud […]
Water reclaimed at the factory’s sewage treatment plant is used in the facility’s restrooms. ZAKIR HOSSAIN CHOWDHURY It’s a good start, but Bangladesh’s $40 billion garment industry still has a long way to go. The shift to environmentalism at the factory level hasn’t translated to improved outcomes for the sector’s 4.4 million workers. Wage theft […]
The Trump administration says it will kick off the new year by garnishing the wages of persons who are delinquent on student loan repayment, reversing Biden-era leniency. The Education Department said it plans to send garnishment notices to 1,000 defaulted borrowers during the week after Jan. 7, and “notices will increase in scale on a […]
ALAMEDA — Prosecutors in Alameda County are seeking justice for a wild turkey that took its last breath in August, after a 38-year-old man allegedly shot it with his BB gun, authorities said. The Alameda man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge for allegedly hunting the bird, according to court records. He was booked […]
The architect behind landmark cultural projects at the British Museum and the AlUla Contemporary Arts Museum discusses reimagining museums as evolving, participatory spaces. Kimberly Lloyd, Courtesy of LG—A Lina Ghotmeh, recognized on this year’s Art Power Index, is changing the global conversation between art, architecture and place. Based in Paris and raised in Beirut, Ghotmeh […]
Manila, Philippines – In celebration of Pasko in Full Bloom, Winford Resort & Casino Manila (WRCM) is continuing its tradition of giving back to the community this holiday season. The property is sponsoring Christmas baskets—containing essential food items and special holiday treats—for 600 households in the Sta. Cruz area. WRCM is also donating 150 Besties […]
