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The WNBA has seen a dramatic rise in popularity, largely attributed to superstar rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. However, neither Clark’s Indiana Fever nor Reese’s Chicago Sky are the league's most valuable team. That title belongs to the Dallas Wings, despite their struggles on the court this season. The...

Affluent travelers remain as eager as ever to explore the world, though economic considerations are playing a more prominent role in their planning, according to the Global Travel Study conducted by WSJ Intelligence between June 27 and July 19. The survey, which polled 879 Wall Street Journal readers—predominantly male (79%)...

A number of countries have issued safety warnings to their citizens in the UK as ongoing anti-immigration protests and riots continue to escalate across the nation. Nations including Nigeria, Malaysia, Kenya, Australia, Indonesia, the UAE, India, and Hong Kong have alerted their nationals to steer clear of demonstrations and exercise...

As the eurozone's second-largest economy, France is looking to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to inject some much-needed vitality into its sluggish growth. The country's national statistics office has forecasted that the Games could contribute a 0.3 percentage point increase to GDP, driven by revenue from ticket sales, television rights,...

Grace Wee Jingsi, the youngest daughter of United Overseas Bank Ltd.'s CEO, Wee Ee Cheong, is set to purchase a luxurious $29 million mansion, capitalizing on a temporary dip in Singapore's high-end real estate market. According to property filings from March, Wee is buying a prestigious "good class bungalow" located...

Nick Hockley, the CEO of Cricket Australia (CA), has announced his decision to step down following the upcoming season, ending nearly 13 years with Australian cricket, including five years as CEO. Hockley is expected to step down around the end of March 2025, though the exact timing may vary depending...

In 2017, Visa reported that 65% of American consumers were familiar with biometrics, and nearly 86% were interested in using biometrics for identity verification and payments. However, initial attempts to introduce biometric credit cards in Europe faced significant hurdles, primarily due to the user experience. One major issue was the...

Thirty-five distinct representations of the Australian landscape are displayed in two large rooms at Hadley's Orient Hotel in Hobart. These works, each a finalist in the 2024 Hadley's Art Prize, span a variety of mediums. The exhibition of the Hadley's Art Prize finalists is on display at Hadley's Orient Hotel...

Civitatis, a leading platform for online distribution of guided tours, activities, and excursions in Spanish across 160 countries, highlights the significant economic impact of Spanish-speaking tourists and the growth potential when Mexican travelers adopt digital payment methods. Spanish, spoken by 750 million people globally, is the second most widely spoken...

On Monday, Fu Hua, President of Xinhua News Agency, met with Paolo Panerai, CEO of Class Editori, in a significant meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Italy. Fu Hua highlighted the importance of this milestone year, expressing Xinhua News Agency's readiness to collaborate...