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Online shops in China are selling “wisdom-inspiring” bottled water taken from a lake at the prestigious Peking University. The so-called special water has captivated social media and delighted many internet users. Sellers usually advertise it for sale on second-hand product platforms, China News Service reported.  Lake on Peking University’s campus.  It costs between 30 and 99 yuan (US$4 and US$14) for 500ml, the report said, far more expensive than normal bottled water, which sells for around 5 yuan. Peking University is one of China’s most elite universities. It ranked 14th in the QS World University Rankings 2025, the highest among all mainland...

  If location is everything in real estate, then 6105 Mulholland Highway may have just taken home the crown. Nestled into the hillside of Beachwood Canyon and perched just beneath the towering white letters that spell “Hollywood,” this A-frame chalet isn’t just close to the famous sign — it’s the closest residence to it, The Post has learned. Listed for $2.25 million with Christopher Soffer and Trenton Armitage of The Beverly Hills Estates, the midcentury hideaway offers something few properties can: front-row views of the cultural landmark that has defined Los Angeles for a century. “It is extremely limited,” Soffer told The Post....

For many people, the only way to afford a home is to finance it with a mortgage and pay off that loan over time. During the first quarter of 2025, the median U.S. home sale price was $503,800, according to Federal Reserve Economic Data. Given that median annual wages were just $61,984 during the last quarter of 2024, it’s easy to see why the typical working American can barely afford a down payment on a home today, let alone the entire cost in one fell swoop. But uber-wealthy folks are in a different position. Those with billions of dollars to their name can buy a home outright rather than take out a loan. Yet celebrities like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Jay-Z have all made...

AN Italian expatriate has triggered heated online discussions after boldly claiming that Singapore’s cost of living is actually quite reasonable, contrary to widespread local complaints about rising expenses. Andrea Fassi, a sales professional who has called Singapore home for four years, recently shared his controversial perspective in an Instagram video that quickly went viral among netizens. “Everyone keeps moaning about expensive living costs here,“ Fassi stated in his post. “But honestly, except for the CBD area and some specific locations, daily necessities remain quite affordable for most people.” The Italian backed up his argument with a...

    Back in 2020, Bill and Melinda Gates purchased a $43 million oceanfront estate in Del Mar, California. The six-bedroom, 3.5-bath property was described in real estate listings as a "masterpiece" designed by architect Ken Ronchetti. But the view didn't last long. Following their divorce announcement in 2021, Gates tore the property down. According to the New York Post, the Microsoft co-founder decided to rebuild the home from scratch, planning a modern "bachelor pad" loaded with custom tech upgrades. That decision didn't go over quietly—literally. Construction reportedly began in early 2022 and quickly became a source of frustration for the surrounding...

Joshua Van impressed many people with his skills in the Octagon on Saturday night. The 23-year-old stretched his MMA record to 14-2 by knocking out Bruno Silva at UFC 316. Post-fight, Joshua Van has earned even more fans by making sure his mother is looked after. Footage showing ‘The Fearless’ celebrating buying a new home for his family went viral on Monday. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC) 23-year-old prospect buys mom a house after UFC 316Joshua Van stood with flowers waiting to surprise his mom with the house he had bought her. All of their family and friends gathered beside a massive balloon display that read, ‘Welcome home’. Confetti flew into the...

A growing number of young women in China are shelling out 50 yuan (US$7) for five-minute stress-relieving hugs from “man mums”. The so-called man mums are a trending group on mainland social media.The term originally described muscular gym-goers but it now refers to men who combine physical strength with traditionally feminine traits like gentleness and patience. A stressed-out student recently posted online that she wanted to pay for a hug from a kind, fit “man mum” to cope with thesis pressure. “I was hugged once in secondary school and felt safe. We can just hug for five minutes at an underground station,” she wrote. (One woman said she wanted a...

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are asking A-list pals to make donations to the city of Venice instead of giving them wedding gifts. Sebastiano Costalonga, local city councillor for commerce and productive activities of the municipality of Venice, tells PEOPLE, "Certainly the message sent by Bezos regarding the gifts to be given was that they should be gifted not to him but to Venice." Costalonga adds that the couple is sending "a very important message that should also be extended to the other people who come to get married in Venice, or to celebrate any kind of event here. We are definitely happy to have this funding for the protection of our very delicate city." The news that the...

Amazon (AMZN.O), opens new tab founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have invited scores of VIPs from film, finance and show business to Venice this week for three days of wedding celebrations. Here are some facts and figures about what has been dubbed the "Wedding of the Century," much of which has been kept secret, including details about the guest list and the exact cost of festivities. 55-MILLION DOLLAR OCCASION The wedding and its parts are expected to cost 40-48 million euros ($46.5 - $55.6 million), Luca Zaia, president of the Veneto regional government that comprises Venice, told reporters on Tuesday.Bezos will make sizeable charity donations, including 1 million euros...

As former journalist Lauren Sanchez prepares to celebrate her marriage to billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, details around the multiday event — unfolding June 26-28 — have remained top secret, largely in an effort to dodge disruptive protests. While the wedding’s party planners insist that they are being respectful of Venice and its locals, protesters are adamant that the couple and their 200 guests are not welcome in a city that sees some 30 million tourists pour in each year. However, with the blessing of Venice’s mayor, the multimillion-dollar affair is going ahead and invited VIPs have already begun to arrive in style. (Khloe Kardashian walks to board a...