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CNA
19 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Sail across the World to Japan, South Korea & Italy on a luxury cruise liner
CNA938 Rewind Play In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the destinations and countries that cruise passengers can discover when they sign up with Crystal Cruises, a luxury cruise liner. Evon Ler, director of sales, Asia at Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, the parent company of Crystal Cruises, will talk about the activities – on and offboard – that await passengers. She'll recall travels to Busan, South Korea – eating live octopus; visiting a sake brewery in Kobe, Japan and enjoying fresh cannoli in Sicily, Italy. Ler will also describe the wellness and F&B options like curated plant-based menus and sound therapy sessions available on Crystal Cruises. CNA938 Rewind - Sail across the World to Japan, South Korea & Italy on a luxury cruise liner In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the destinations and countries that cruise passengers can discover when they sign up with Crystal Cruises, a luxury cruise liner. Evon Ler, director of sales, Asia at Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, the parent company of Crystal Cruises, will talk about the activities – on and offboard – that await passengers. She'll recall travels to Busan, South Korea – eating live octopus; visiting a sake brewery in Kobe, Japan and enjoying fresh cannoli in Sicily, Italy. Ler will also describe the wellness and F&B options like curated plant-based menus and sound therapy sessions available on Crystal Cruises. 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - Made for Mums by a Mum: Gisele Woon on Building Clare's Corner In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Gisele Woon, founder of Clare's Corner – a 1700 sq. ft events space located in Kembangan, East of Singapore. Woon explains how she set up the company after struggling to find a suitable space for her daughter's birthday and some rude shocks that came after that. She'll describe how Clare's Corner is designed for birthday parties, workshops and corporate events. A TikTok personality with over 1800 followers, Woon will also share the raw realities of motherhood and entrepreneurship. 32 mins CNA938 Rewind - Paw-ssibly the Future: The Dog Grocer's Sustainable Take on Pet Nutrition In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the founder of The Dog Grocer, a Singapore pet food manufacturer that's also touted as the country's first sustainable pet food store. Founder Soo Ming Hui, together with marketing manager Nicole Chong, will recall what jumpstarted the brand's creation, how they strive to produce optimal nutritious pet food in their AVS-licensed kitchen, how sustainable the brand is, and the different eats popular with furkids: from freeze-dried treats to marinated jerkies. 33 mins CNA938 Rewind - New Bahru's ECA Field Trip: collaborations, eats and more! In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to attend a series of design-led fairs featuring local & regional brands. Tania Chan, partner & Chief Marketing Officer of hospitality company Lo & Behold Group will talk about lifestyle destination New Bahru's Extra Curious Activities (ECA) that will bring together local creatives in unexpected ways for visitors to enjoy. Happening from 6 - 8 June, 'ECA: Field Trip' will feature over 30 clubs, societies and lifestyle brands under one roof. Shermien Koh, founder of East Coast Commune will talk about how the café is collaborating with Cruddy, a creative design unit, on a picnic-style booth featuring exclusive merch and a new kids activity book. 16 mins
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Kobe and Gianna Mural to Be Moved After Second Vandalism
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. For the second time in a little over a month, a mural of Kobe and Gianna Bryant in downtown Los Angeles was vandalized. The Kobe and Gigi Bryant mural in DTLA has been vandalized again 😡 Via @kobemurals — Kobe Bryant Stories & Motivation (@kobehighlight) June 4, 2025 The mural was initially defaced on April 29. Created by artist Louie "Sloe" Motion, the tribute was first painted in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Kobe, Gigi, and seven others back in January 2020. Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference warms up with daughter Gianna Bryant during the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre on February 14, 2016 in Toronto,... Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference warms up with daughter Gianna Bryant during the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre on February 14, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario. More PhotoFor the past five years, there were no incidents with it; now, for the second time in less than two months, there have been multiple instances of vandalism. This story will be updated....
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Illegal fireworks negatively affecting Carson residents: ‘I think it's not going to stop'
Warning: The video above contains flashing lights. Viewer discretion is advised. The city of Carson earlier this year made the use, sale and discharge of fireworks illegal within the community, but the new policy doesn't seem to be stopping people from putting on their own fireworks shows. The ordinance, passed by the city council in March, makes it so that the public display of fireworks must be put on by a pyrotechnic operator with a permit. That includes sparklers, smoke bombs and fireworks designated as 'safe and sane.' Those who are not in possession of the permit could face fines and possibly a misdemeanor conviction; the fines are $2,000 for the first violation, $3,000 for the second violation (within a year of the first violation) and $5,000 for each additional violation after that. All fines are increased by 10% if not paid or appealed within 15 days of the issuance of date. Any unpaid fines will accrue 10% interest each year. Mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in Los Angeles vandalized again Those penalties, part of the 'You Light It, We Cite It' campaign, are not appearing to stop some residents from lighting off fireworks. Video recently taken by local residents and shared with KTLA shows an elaborate fireworks display over the neighborhood. According to one woman, the fireworks are 'disturbing.' '[The fireworks have] been very loud…they shake the house and they wake and scare the kids,' one resident, Lia Flores, said. 'Hearing them cry and then not be able to get back to bed is a problem. We have been here for five years now, and we have experienced this multiple times.' Area residents told KTLA that they believe local businesses are renting out space in warehouse parking lots for groups of people to light off the fireworks. Those businesses don't have any issues paying the fines, residents say. And while city officials say the increased penalties were put into place to protect people and animals who could be traumatized by the loud explosions, neighbors say there just isn't enough enforcement. Girl, 4, allowed to stay in U.S. for lifesaving care after deportation controversy 'It can last for 10 minutes or up to half an hour,' said Joanne, another Carson resident. 'I ask my husband to call 911 because I think it's not going to stop.' 'It's not right, especially at night,' she continued. 'The city needs to do something about it.' Carson residents are reminded that they can anonymously report firework activity to the city's public safety department; however, with the Fourth of July a month away, the complaints may continue to pile up as the night sky lights up due to the illegal fireworks displays. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kobe and Gigi Bryant's Mural Is Vandalized for the Second Time in a Month. Now the Artist Says He's Moving It
A mural featuring Kobe and Gigi Bryant has been vandalized again The installation, located in Downtown Los Angeles, was targeted with spray paint shortly after its restoration was completed last week The artist, Sloe Motions, now says he will move the tribute to another locationA mural depicting the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna has been vandalized for the second time in a span of a month. The mural, located in Downtown Los Angeles, was tagged with white spray paint after it was restored to its pre-vandalized state on Friday, May 30, according to KNBC-TV. The 'Mambas Forever' mural on Main and 14th Street by Los Angeles-based artist Sloe Motions was first vandalized in April. The artist, whose real name is Louie Palsino, told the news station that he will now work to move the installation to another location. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Everything happens for a reason and we now want to reach out and get this piece done in collaboration with another business or foundation, all donated by us and no charge to the new location,' Palsino said in a statement. 'The project will be better than the last with a proper wall, whether indoor or outdoor, for our community and people to appreciate.' The artwork depicts Kobe in his Lakers uniform kissing his daughter Gigi, who holds a basketball. The words "Mambas Forever" are written next to them. Shortly after the mural was initially vandalized, Palsino established a GoFundMe to help with restoration — and Lakers star Luka Dončić promptly donated the entire $5,000 goal. "Kobe is L.A. He and Gigi mean so much to this city, to the Lakers organization and to me personally," Dončić said in a statement at the time. "I'm happy to do anything to help make sure he and his daughter are honored." For Palsino, the incidents are not only marring his own tribute to the basketball icon, but also he fears they are affecting Bryant's legacy, he told CBS affiliate KCAL-TV. "We didn't want that disrespect to L.A. right here, and for people to see that, especially Vanessa," he said. "Kobe has brought nothing but light and insight and inspiration to the youth." Read the original article on People
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Vanessa Bryant sustained Kobe Bryant's legacy? Exploring story of the woman behind Mamba Empire
Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant. Photo via Vanessa Bryant/Instagram Vanessa Bryant recently took the internet by storm with her alleged pregnancy rumors, which she later refuted through her statement via social media. Amid all the speculations and talks revolving around the doctored images and captions, fans and users of social media across the world have been talking about the identity of the woman and the legacy maintained by Vanessa post the death of Kobe Bryant , one of the highest-paid basketball players of all time. Vanessa Bryant received a philanthropy award in 2021 for her dedicated work towards women and children in poverty Vanessa Bryant's life story is not just of a businesswoman running an empire, but is also of enduring love, unwavering dedication, and empowerment as she manages Kobe's legacy after the tragic loss of Kobe and their daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in early 2020. While her early life was quite complicated, with her parents separating and later on her mother getting married to a co-worker, Vanessa established a life for herself by appearing in music videos for artists like Krayzie Bone and Snoop Dogg. Vanessa's mother once again separated from her stepfather on the grounds of infidelity in 2002. Vanessa met Kobe Bryant in the year 1999 when she was 17 years old, and six months later, the duo got engaged, followed by their marriage in the year 2001. The couple had their fair share of issues, which even led to an attempt to get separated in the year 2011, but soon it was resolved, and the duo stayed strong until Kobe's last breath. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo Together, they raised four daughters - Natalia, Gianna, Bianca, and Capri. However, Vanessa faced a terrible loss in her life when she lost Kobe and her 13-year-old daughter Gianna in a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020. While the grief of losing both husband and daughter was too much for her to handle, Vanessa emerged from it and continued to maintain the legacy of her husband's initiative. Kobe established the Mamba Sports Foundation in 2016, and it was soon renamed the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation in order to highlight the initiative's focus on both male and female upcoming athletes. Vanessa even launched the Mambacita clothing line in order to honor her daughter's memory. She not only was a steadfast companion for Kobe throughout his career but also showed her dedication towards the family by suing Los Angeles County for invasion of privacy and negligence after the photos of the tragic incident went viral. Vanessa won the lawsuit and received an amount of $16 million post the trial. All of the money went into the development of the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. The foundation has achieved remarkably in uplifting the passion of the upcoming athletes, both male and female. Vanessa also announced the foundation's partnership with 6 different educational institutions to take the initiative ahead in 2023. Also read: NBA insider explains how Jonathan Kuminga proves to be the linchpin for Golden State Warriors' future Vanessa Bryant's financial landscape involving her estate has seen a surge from $75 million to a whopping amount of $600 million. With a successful career spearheading her late husband's legacy and other real estate business initiatives, Vanessa has established herself as a woman of strong resilience and determination. The woman has also associated herself with foundations like Baby2Baby to serve poverty-stricken women and children, receiving a philanthropy award in 2021 at the foundation's 10-year gala.
