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CNN — What’s old is new again, and this time a centuries-old skirt design is becoming popular in China. “Mamenqun” or “horse face skirts” are worn in cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu, and young people in China are putting a modern twist on the attire with unconventional combinations and fabric choices. Once the preserve of enthusiasts of “Hanfu” (a revival of ancient clothing traditionally worn by the Han Chinese majority before the Qing dynasty) and reserved for special occasions, pleated brocade skirts have become a part of everyday wear. The skirt’s popularity is caught up in a broader trend…
Shenzhen, China, June 17, 2024 METZ Display, a sub-brand of SKYWORTH, a provider of innovative interactive displays for education and business, has announced Artificial Intelligence Technologies LLC Dubai as its official and exclusive distributor for the UAE and US markets. Oman, Qatarand Bahrain For METZ Display, expanding into this market represents a major growth opportunity. By partnering with a trusted distributor like Artificial Intelligence Technologies, METZ is strategically positioned to provide a full range of smart education and smart meeting room applications in these regions. This move not only strengthens METZ’s presence in middle east It also highlights the company’s…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Tom Glynn-Carney plays Aegon II Targaryen in Season 2 of House of the Dragon. Ollie Upton/HBO “House of the Dragon” teased some key characters in its Season 2 premiere.Hugh is a blacksmith who pleads with Aegon II for an advance. But he plays a key role in “Fire and Blood,” so if you don’t want spoilers, read ahead. Warning: This post contains major spoilers for the season 2 premiere of “House of the Dragon” and the book “Fire and Blood.””House of the Dragon” has already kept us on edge…
Results of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials at the Indianapolis Colts’ Lucas Oil Stadium. The top two swimmers in each event will be selected for the individual teams in Paris, and the top six swimmers in the 100m freestyle and 200m freestyle will be selected for relay teams, provided the total roster does not exceed 26 swimmers per gender. Full results here. … Women’s 400m Freestyle1. Katie Ledecky — 3:58.35 2. Paige Madden — 4:02.08 3. Gillian Cox — 4:06.89 4. Kayla Hahn — 4:08.21 5. Aurora Roghair — 4:08.66 6. Anna Peplowski — 4:09.20 7. Leah Smith –…
Meghan Markle launched two new products from her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, just hours before Kate Middleton made her royal return at Trooping the Colour. A close friend of Markle’s announced a new raspberry-flavored jam for the Duchess of Sussex brand and hinted that she’d also be selling dog biscuits. Shortly after, the internet was abuzz with claims that Meghan was trying to steal attention from Prince Charles. But experts are now clarifying that the business move appeared to be accidental, not done with ill intent, and not meant to cover up anything.Meghan Markle’s product launch was “not done…
Meghan Markle launched two new products from her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, just hours before Kate Middleton made her royal return at Trooping the Colour. A close friend of Markle’s announced a new raspberry-flavored jam for the Duchess of Sussex brand and hinted that she’d also be selling dog biscuits. Shortly after, the internet was abuzz with claims that Meghan was trying to steal attention from Prince Charles. But experts are now clarifying that the business move appeared to be accidental, not done with ill intent, and not meant to cover up anything. Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle: Kate…
Erik BrynjolfssonStanford HAI A 2018 Financial Times article, “The Long Wait for Productivity to Revive,” noted that “no economist has done more to advance the revolutionary impact of information technology than MIT’s Erik Brynjolfsson.” At the time, Brynjolfsson was a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, a position he held for 20 years, and also served as director of the MIT Initiative for the Digital Economy (IDE). During his two decades at MIT, Brynjolfsson emerged as one of the world’s leading researchers on productivity and work, and the economics of information, AI, and the digital economy. Trained as…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam scored 31 off 34 balls while star pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled brilliantly with three runs off 22 balls to guide Pakistan to a three-wicket win over Ireland in the final match of the T20 World Cup.Pakistan, already eliminated from the tournament, finished third in their group despite the win, while Ireland finished bottom of the group with just one point after their match against the USA.Pakistan’s World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start with a loss to the USA in the Super Over in the opening match, a defeat that…
Volkswagen Group (China) Technology Company (VCTC) has partnered with the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and its members to host a joint plugfest to test and evolve UWB technology and enhance the security of digital keys.Hefei, China, June 17, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A majority of respondents in a recent McKinsey Mobility Consumer Pulse Survey, particularly those in China, said they are likely to purchase connectivity features in their next car. As part of its efforts to continually evolve connected car technology, VCTC today partnered with leading automakers and smart device standards group CCC to host a joint plugfest to test digital keys. Through…
Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikanth demanded Pakistan’s resignation as T20I captain and slammed Babar Azam after the Green Army’s disastrous defeat on Sunday in the ICC World Cup 2024. Before Babar’s win in chasing the 2009 champions in the final match of the ICC event, Srikanth urged the under- fire batsman to avoid playing in the shortest format of the game. Srikant wants Pakistan captain Babar to retire early (BCCI-AFP) Last year’s runners-up, Pakistan were early eliminated from Group A of the 2024 T20 World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States and former champions the West Indies.…