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An American backpacker is stretching his dollar in Thailand. Mike Rari discovered a $1-per-night Airbnb room in Bangkok, which he documented in a video on Instagram and YouTube titled “What’s Inside a $1 Airbnb?” Giving a tour of the lodging he found, Rari, 22, began, “U.S. flag so you feel right at home,” after entering the tiny abode by climbing a ladder. “Outlet and Wi-Fi. A little bit cramped in here," he added, before stepping outside, climbing back down the ladder and continuing to show off the amenities, which were primarily outdoors. “Laundry. Workout station. This is the kitchen. Got a rice cooker, boiler, shared refrigerator for all...

Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire Meta titan, has been outed as the buyer of a $23 million residence in Washington, DC — a purchase that underscores a growing trend among tech execs securing a foothold in the nation’s capital during President Donald Trump’s second term. The expansive property, located less than 15 minutes from the White House depending on traffic, also places Zuckerberg in walking distance to Vice President JD Vance’s official residence at the Naval Observatory. The transaction, executed in March through a Delaware-based limited liability company in all cash, ranks as the third-most expensive home sale in the city’s history, according to...

  A popular off-grid tiny home, made from old car tyres, looks set to remain as short-stay rental accommodation after a Fleurieu Peninsula acreage property went under offer. The Earthship home is one of three separate dwellings on the 7.58-hectare Old Willunga Rd property that boasts breathtaking views across the Willunga Basin to the ocean and is within walking distance to the Willunga township. A circa-1800 one-bedroom stone cottage and a larger, 1960s home are also on the property, which was open to offers of more than $1.8m and drew more than 250 inquiries and five offers to purchase. (Made out of recycled garbage, the tiny, off-grid home is one of just four, so-called...

A Chinese influencer has drawn attention online after renting a humanoid robot for 10,000 yuan (approx. RM6,192) to handle household chores and accompany him on a date. Zhang Genyuan, a 25-year-old economics graduate from New York University, rose to fame on a mainland dating reality show in 2022 and now shares travel content with his 1.4 million followers on Chinese social media. On March 13, he posted a video of himself spending a day with the G1 humanoid robot, which quickly amassed over 40,000 likes. Developed by Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, G1 was released in May last year at a price of 99,000 yuan (approx. RM61,921). Standing 127 cm tall and weighing 35 kg, the robot is known...

The heist of 100,000 eggs from the back of a trailer in Pennsylvania has become a whodunit that police have yet to crack. Four days after the theft that law enforcement say could be tied to the sky-high cost of eggs, no leads have come in, Trooper First Class Megan Frazer, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania State Police, said Wednesday. “We’re relying on leads from people from the community. So we’re hoping that somebody knows something, and they’ll call us and give us some tips,” she said. Police are also following up with any possible witnesses and looking into surveillance footage that could help them identify the perpetrator as they race to solve the...

Mohamed Alabbar born on November 8, 1956, in Dubai, UAE, Alabbar is a titan of industry whose ventures have reshaped the skyline of the modern world. As the eldest of 12 children, Alabbar’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global real estate mogul is nothing short of inspiring. After graduating in Business Administration from Seattle University in 1981, Alabbar began his career as a banking manager at the Central Bank of the UAE. His career took a pivotal turn when he became the founding director general of the UAE’s Department of Economic Development, where he forged a close relationship with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai. This...

Vice President Kamala Harris stirred controversy over the weekend after saying she would shoot intruders of her own home. The 2024 Democratic nominee, a known gun owner, made the remark during a livestreamed conversation with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday. “If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot,” she said. While expressing support for the Second Amendment — insisting once again that she is “not trying to take everyone’s guns away” — Harris is advocating for commonsense reform measures such as assault weapon bans and universal background checks. She quickly acknowledged the bluntness of her comment, adding with a laugh,...

DIVORCES often stem from deep-rooted issues, but a recent viral confession has left many Malaysians stunned by its seemingly trivial cause—an unwashed cup. Recently, a Malaysian woman shared her shocking story about how her husband divorced her via WhatsApp after an argument over a single unwashed cup. This confession, shared anonymously on X platform by user @meinmokhtar, read: “Because of one unwashed cup, we argued until my husband divorced me over WhatsApp. Is it valid?”     (For illustration purposes only. Photo via Canva)   Her post immediately captured the attention of netizens, many of whom expressed their disbelief and shared their...

It’s not unusual for parents to select a unique name for their children to make them stand out. And if you thought X Æ A-12 Musk had the most unusual ring to it, think again. An Indonesian boy is breaking the internet after his name was revealed to be ABCDEF GHIJK Zuzu! Yes, you read that correctly, someone actually named their son after the first 11 letters in the English alphabet. The bizarre discovery was made accidentally when the 12-year-old boy took part in a vaccination drive organized by the local police in Muara Enim district. Health workers originally thought the boy’s name was a joke when they saw it in the appointment list, but their smiles turned to utter...

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