Author: Onu Akter

The Galgorm Hotel Collection is growing in Northern Ireland, offering options for families and couples. Owned by the Hill family, the group turned the original Galgorm Resort into a top spa destination in the UK and Ireland. Recently, they added Roe Valley Resort in Limavady to their portfolio, aiming to create a family-friendly resort on the north coast. Roe Valley Resort is just over an hour from Belfast and two hours from Dublin. Purchased in late 2024, the resort plans to add pool slides, playgrounds, and kids’ entertainment. During a recent visit, a spacious family room overlooking a golf course…

Taiwan has added China’s Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) to its export control list. This list already includes banned groups like the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Taiwanese companies must now get government approval before exporting products to these companies. The update appeared on Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs website late Saturday. Taiwan is home to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker and a major supplier of chips to companies like Nvidia. Huawei and SMIC have been working to catch up in the chip technology race. Taiwan already enforces strict controls on chip exports. These…

Dan Muse has been named the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. His playing career was modest, scoring just five goals in 61 games at Division III Stonehill College, but Muse brings strong work ethic and passion to the role. He replaces Mike Sullivan, who won two Stanley Cups with the team. The Penguins are entering a transition period as they move beyond the Sidney Crosby era and focus on building a younger team. Muse did not always see himself in top-level hockey coaching. He once taught high school history and coached lacrosse. Teaching and helping others reach their…

The 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, has been canceled after severe weather forced organizers to halt the event early on June 13. Heavy thunderstorms and steady rain made camping and travel conditions unsafe for attendees. Earlier in the day, an evacuation notice was issued to protect those in the most vulnerable areas. Organizers announced the cancellation around 7:30 p.m. local time, citing an updated forecast from the National Weather Service. The forecast predicted ongoing precipitation that would worsen camping and exit conditions at the festival site. Attendees were asked to remain patient as priority was given…

Israel’s recent strikes on Iran have stirred new tensions across the Middle East. While full details remain unclear, several critical facts are already known. The timing of the Israeli attacks, their target range, and how effective they were are still being studied. So too are Israel’s next steps and how they decide to escalate or pause the current campaign. Still, some key truths are clear. Iran, due to its current leadership and actions, cannot be allowed to own nuclear weapons. This stance has long been the policy of every U.S. president, regardless of party. Each has made it clear that…

Former President Donald Trump has triggered controversy by deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles without the approval of California Governor Gavin Newsom. The move came after protests over immigration enforcement turned chaotic, prompting Trump to override state authority and take control of the Guard. The protests began after U.S. immigration agents launched federal sweeps in the city. Demonstrations quickly escalated, with police making hundreds of arrests. Offenses ranged from curfew violations to firearms possession and assaulting officers. Trump claimed his decision was necessary to restore order and protect federal agents from harm. He blamed Newsom for what he called…

Scientists from Mass General Brigham have found that making healthier lifestyle choices may reduce the risk of brain diseases associated with shorter telomeres. Telomeres are protective caps on chromosomes that get shorter as people age or face harmful environments. The study was published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The research shows that lowering risk factors such as excess weight and alcohol use, along with getting enough sleep and exercise, can help reverse the risk of age-related brain diseases. This is true even for people already showing signs of biological aging. As people get older, the…

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts that the Philippine tourism sector will grow by 13.5 percent in 2025. According to the WTTC’s Economic Impact Research report, tourism is expected to add PHP 5.9 trillion to the country’s economy this year. This marks a new record and is a strong recovery compared to the pre-pandemic level in 2019. The tourism sector will contribute about 21 percent of the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP), highlighting its importance to the national economy. The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes this forecast as confirmation of the country’s growing role as a key tourism…

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, two of Hollywood’s most well-known celebrities, are reportedly close to ending their relationship. According to sources, the couple has decided to break up but plans to wait until after Perry’s Lifetimes tour ends on December 7 to make the news public. This decision is to allow Perry to focus on her professional commitments without distraction during her international promotion. The pair began dating in 2016 after meeting at a Golden Globes afterparty. They got engaged in 2019 and have a daughter named Daisy Dove, born in 2020. Despite this, recent months have been difficult for…

Protests that began in Los Angeles over the weekend have now expanded across the country. Demonstrators are rallying against immigration raids and federal immigration policies, with events planned in major cities including New York, Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta. Over the past few days, the protests have grown in size and visibility. In California alone, dozens of rallies were organized in response to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. These events have triggered further outrage, particularly in response to the deployment of federal troops. On Friday, protests in Los Angeles marked the start of this national wave. Around 56 people…