With the new flights, SIA’s total US frequency will increase to 53 per week by December. Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to fly direct between Singapore and Los Angeles using the carrier’s new Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range) aircraft from this November. It will also increase existing daily non-stop Singapore-San Francisco services to 10 times per week. The news follows SIA’s announcement in May that it will operate the world’s longest direct commercial route with its non-stop Singapore-New York flights. Flight SQ38 from Singapore to Los Angeles is set to commence from November 2. The route will initially be served three times per week, before daily operations start from November 9 when an additional A350-900ULR aircraft enters service. From December 7, a further three services per week will be added as SQ36; lifting total non-stop flights between Singapore and Los Angeles to 10 times per week. Together with … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop to Los Angeles and increase frequency of direct San Franciso flights
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Biotech billionaire takes over at Los Angeles Times, new editor named
LOS ANGELES: Biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong took over Monday as the new owner of the Los Angeles Times and immediately named respected journalist Norman Pearlstine as top editor. The changeover aims to reinvigorate what had been one of the leading US dailies until it fell on hard economic times in the digital era and saw a rise in newsroom unrest. "From today, our important work protecting and building on a rich history of independent journalism begins – with a sense of urgency and purpose," said a note to readers by Soon-Shiong, who agreed to pay US$500 million (RM1.9 billion) and assume US$90 million (RM359 million) in pension liabilities to acquire the daily from the newspaper group Tronc. The new owner's first move was to name as executive editor Pearlstine, 75, who has worked at The Wall Street Journal, Time Inc. magazines and Bloomberg News in a 50-year career. "Not only does he have amazing experience with the full knowledge of how a newsroom runs – but he's … [Read more...] about Biotech billionaire takes over at Los Angeles Times, new editor named
The buzz-worthy debuts to get excited for at the Geneva Motor Show
By Hannah Elliott Bloomberg Mon., March 5, 2018 New York—Next week, Switzerland will be the centre of the car world. While automakers have become increasingly picky as to when and where they show their latest wares, they continue to land unfailingly at the Geneva Motor Show, which this year runs from March 8 to 18 at the city’s Palexpo centre. And whereas the Los Angeles and New York car shows have focused heavily on “mobility” — autonomous driving, electric- and hybrid-energy, pod-like creations that aren’t exactly cars — Geneva remains the premier venue for debuting exciting, expensive automobiles that consumers will actually want to drive, regardless of price or efficiency. This is the place to test brand identity — or come up with a new one. Exhibits A and B: Volvo’s new performance line, Polestar, will show off a sexy coupe, and Jaguar will expand its excellent sedan fleet with a sporty wagon. Even the … [Read more...] about The buzz-worthy debuts to get excited for at the Geneva Motor Show
California school closed due to a threat linked to a former NFL player’s Instagram post
caption Jonathan Martin was subjected to extensive bullying during his time with the Miami Dolphins. source Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Two campuses of a school in Los Angeles were closed on Friday after a disturbing image was posted the Instagram account of former NFL player Jonathan Martin. Martin was at the center of the NFL bullying scandal when he was a member of the Miami Dolphins. The Instagram image read, “When you’re a bully victim & a coward, your options are suicide, or revenge” and included a photo of a gun and shotgun shells. The post tagged the school, former NFL teammates accused of bullying Martin, and former students of the school. Police said there is no longer a threat. A school in California was closed on Friday after a disturbing image was shared on the Instagram account of former NFL player Jonathan Martin, who is an alumni … [Read more...] about California school closed due to a threat linked to a former NFL player’s Instagram post
Harvey Weinstein’s estranged wife runs one of the most exclusive fashion labels — and now it’s in jeopardy
source Getty Images The fashion label of Harvey Weinstein‘s estranged wife is in jeopardy as the pair reportedly prepares to file for divorce. Georgina Chapman is a co-founder of the fashion label Marchesa. Chapman’s career at Marchesa is tightly tied to her husband’s success. Stars of Weinstein-backed productions, including Renée Zellweger, Cate Blanchett, and Blake Lively, have worn Marchesa designs on the red carpet. As The Weinstein Company prepares to file for bankruptcy following accusations of sexual misconduct against ex-chairman Harvey Weinstein, another company’s future is also in question. Marchesa, a fashion label co-founded by Weinstein’s wife, Georgina Chapman, has struggled in the wake of accusations against Weinstein. According to the New York Post, Marchesa pulled out of New York Fashion Week after Chapman was too afraid to go through with the … [Read more...] about Harvey Weinstein’s estranged wife runs one of the most exclusive fashion labels — and now it’s in jeopardy