Two mountain climbers have died on Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest peak, and two others from the same group were rescued, authorities said. One of the two people killed in a fall was from the U.S., officials said Wednesday. Specialists from rescue organizations and government agencies recovered the dead climbers’ bodies late Tuesday, according to Police…
The summer and fall months often see menacing storms roaring through the Atlantic Ocean — with the Atlantic hurricane season starting on June 1 and continuing through Nov. 30. Historically, on average, hurricane and tropical storm activity peaks on Sept. 10. But this year has been quieter than expected when it comes to tropical systems…
View of pedestrian and vehicle traffic in Sham Shui Po shopping district in Hong Kong, May 1986. (Photo by Forrest Anderson/Getty Images) Forrest Anderson | The Chronicle Collection | Getty Images Asia markets climbed Monday, led by Hong Kong, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the central bank could begin easing monetary policy next month in his…
NIQ’s latest report reveals that Generation X is an influential segment that brands in South Africa should not ignore. Gen X’s global buying power stands at $15.2 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach $23 trillion by 2035. In South Africa, this generation is at the peak of its earning power, but faces strain…
As the retail calendar barrels toward Black Friday and the festive season, brands are bracing for what could be a very unpredictable peak period. The economic landscape is volatile, consumer behaviour is shifting, and external pressures, from tariffs to supply chain disruptions, are mounting. Why This Year’s Peak Will Be Different “This year’s retail holidays…
