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The abrupt cancellations of several Japanese music events in Shanghai – one of them midway through a song – have sparked criticism among fans, with some calling the moves “rude” and “extreme”.Maki Otsuki was halfway through the theme of hit anime One Piece on Friday when the lights and music went off, after which she was rushed off stage by two crew members.On Saturday, pop star Ayumi Hamasaki performed to an empty 14,000-seat stadium after organisers axed her concert in Shanghai, citing “force majeure”.This spate of cancellations come as diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo fester over Japanese Prime Minister…

Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, sits in his pit box during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Talladega, Ala. Butch Dill/AP hide caption toggle caption Butch Dill/AP CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan’s bitter fight against NASCAR heads to federal court Monday in a jury trial that could rip apart the top motorsports series in the United States. The antitrust allegations leveled by Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports has exposed salacious personal communications, NASCAR’s finances and a deep contempt between some of the top executives in the sport and its…

Apple recently unveiled its all-new Apple Watch Ultra 3, and as the flagship model when it comes to the Apple smartwatch range, it’s also one of the most expensive and best fitness trackers on the market.For Cyber Monday, we have spotted a massive discount on the superseded Apple Ultra 2 with $200 off — now at its lowest ever price on Amazon.The Apple Ultra 2 is down to just $599.99, from the MSRP of $799.99, and that’s the cheapest it’s been since launching back in February last year. Therefore, we’d fully expect this price not to last much longer, and…

I sat stock-still on a bench fashioned from a fallen silver birch, scanning the woods for a sudden movement or a flash of blue. Deer and kingfisher visit this secluded copse and its stream, and I hoped to spot at least one of them. There was a rustle in the undergrowth, but it was only a more familiar winter visitor: a cheery robin.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.It was a chilly day for wildlife-watching, but that didn’t matter to me – I was inside a sizzling sauna,…

Firefighters respond to mass carbon monoxide incident at Melbourne factoryFire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a mass carbon monoxide incident at a pork processing plant in a Melbourne suburb this afternoon.Officials said firefighters arrived around 12.45pm to find 60 people evacuated from the factory in Derrimut, with multiple people suffering from the effects of carbon monoxide exposure. Crews provided oxygen to those needing assistance until ambulance teams arrived.On entering the factory, firefighters recorded carbon monoxide readings inside at dangerously high levels. They ventilated the facility until safe levels were reached.The leak came from meat preservation machinery inside, FRV said.ShareUpdated at 23.05…

Will retailers and merchants have a strong holiday season? That depends. This year, more than most, the 2025 holiday season will actually be two holiday seasons.If your business caters to higher-income individuals or if you’re located in a wealthier part of the country, you’ll probably have a decent holiday season. True, even the wealthy are cutting back. But according to the HR firm ADP average salaries have risen between 4.5% and 6.7% depending on whether workers stayed or switched jobs. The stock markets, though increasingly volatile, are up over 13% since the beginning of the year. And in some parts…

Disney’s smash-hit animated sequel Zootopia 2 got off to a stunning start in China over the holiday weekend, opening with an enormous $272 million five-day box office haul. It was the kind of powerful performance that once had Hollywood executives wildly bullish on the market potential of the world’s most populous nation, but which grew scarce over the past half-decade as Chinese filmgoers began to favor local fare over imported Western storytelling. Zootopia 2, however, appears to have delivered the goods, irresistibly, for movie fans of all ages in the country. The film’s staggering launch ranks as the second-best opening…

Getty Images Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to the lineup for the team’s Week 13 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills after sitting out last week, and is wearing a brace to protect his fractured left wrist. However, Rodgers left Sunday’s matchup following the first play from scrimmage in the second half after taking a violent hit.Rodgers was sacked from behind by Joey Bosa, and fumbled the ball. It was picked up by Bills cornerback Christian Benford, and returned 17 yards for Buffalo’s first touchdown of the game. Rodgers was seen cradling his injured wrist on the ground, and also sustained…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. The Sunday scaries don’t exist on the day before Cyber Monday. In fact, the only fear you should have right now is that you’ll miss out on the best deals on the biggest online shopping day of the year. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about that. We’ve spent the entire weekend digging up the best deals across just about every category, from electronics to home improvements. We’ll be updating…

Deals and pricing updated as of 10:18 a.m. on November 30, 2025.The turkey has been served, the thanks have been given, and Black Friday savings are in full swing. There are so many incredible sales across the internet right now—and in stores, too, for brick-and-mortar apologists—which means it’s a great time to save big on holiday gifts and travel gear for yourself and your family. And personally, I can’t stop thinking about the incredible deals at Nordstrom.This year, the mega-retailer has slashed prices as much as 60% on top brands like Skims, L.L.Bean, Rothy’s, Ugg, Solawave, and more. Lucky for…