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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...

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...

‘I didn’t know you could actually buy a castle,’ says Simon Hunt, sitting in the stone-walled kitchen nook of his 16th-century Scottish pile with wife Stef Burgon. ‘I thought they were passed from first son to first son, like in Game Of Thrones.’ The pile in question – Kilmartin Castle – built in 1550 during the time of Mary, Queen of Scots – came to Stef and Simon’s attention when they had been living and working in dream jobs in Dubai for more than a decade. The pair came across an article saying central London parking spaces were now so expensive that you could actually buy a Scottish castle for the same price. The picture of the...

Kelly Osbourne, the TV host and reality star, is letting go of her midcentury modern Los Feliz jewel box, putting the picturesque property on the market for $4.35 million—just weeks after her parents, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne sold one of their California properties. Ozzy, 75, and Sharon, 72, finally managed to offload their L.A. condo for $4.35 million in early October, having listed it for sale no less than three times over a yearlong period. Their decision to sell the property came after they revealed their plans to quit the U.S. for good and relocate back to their home in the U.K. It’s unclear whether their 39-year-old daughter is planning a similar move across the...

Taste is not the only consideration when dining out, as nowadays people also seek unique experiences. While some expect excellent hospitality and others demand VIP treatment, one restaurant offers something entirely different—it allows diners to experience what it feels like to be in jail. This restaurant in Bangalore, aptly named Central Jail Restaurant, immerses guests in a jail-like atmosphere. Upon arrival, you’ll quickly realise you haven’t just walked into any regular restaurant. A Strong Start The experience begins the moment you approach the entrance. Instead of the usual large door typical of most restaurants, you are greeted by a massive jail door, through...

A 92-year-old grandmother in China has wowed mainland internet users by doing 200 push-ups and 100 sit-ups each day. The nonagenarian’s fitness exploits are the latest example of how the country’s senior citizens are embracing challenging workout routines. She came under the spotlight after she shared longevity tips at a Yao Ethnic Minority Medicine Festival in Jianghua Yao Autonomous County in central Hunan province in early June, Jianghua TV reported. (Nonagenarian Li could shame a person less than half her age with her push-up prowess. Photo: Douyin) “Maybe my movements in doing the push-ups are not up to standard, but I insist on doing 200 each day,” the...

A three-bedroom Toronto home where Meghan Markle lived while dating Prince Harry and filming the TV series “Suits” spent less than a week on the market before finding a buyer. The two-story Seaton Village home listed for C$1.895 million (US$1.39 million) in late August, and sold within five days for $1.98 million, according to real estate platform Zolo.   (A three-bedroom Toronto home where Meghan Markle lived while starring in the TV series "Suits" hit the market asking C$1.895 million (US$1.39 million).Unique Vtour)   The Duchess of Sussex lived in the violet-painted home on Yarmouth Road for about two years, until late 2017, when she moved to Kensington Palace...

A newly listed Florida home is giving new meaning to the term “hot property” after it was put on the market for $259,000—despite the fact that it is still smoldering from fire damage that is believed to have been caused by the recent hurricanes in the state. Located in St. Petersburg, the property’s asking price is well below the median for a home in the area, which is $465,000, according to Realtor.com® data. However, that might not come as a surprise given the current state of the home. Due to its dire state, potential buyers will not be allowed to enter the home because of safety concerns, according to the listing. The property last came on the market in...

Hrithik Roshan and his father Rakesh Roshan recently sold three of their plots in Mumbai’s Andheri area, according to property registration documents reviewed by SquareYards. The document further shows that the three apartments which have been sold measure close to 2,000 sq ft and have been sold in two different buildings. In the first transaction, director Rakesh Roshan sold a 1,025 sq ft apartment located in a building named Veejays Niwas CHS Limited. The property was sold for Rs. 3.75 crore to Sonali Ajemera. It also has two parking spaces. The transaction for the property was registered on May 25, which also involved stamp duty payment of Rs. 18.75 lakh and registration...

Project name: Cristiano Ronaldo MansionArchitecture firm: Veliz ArquitectoLocation: Miami, Florida, United StatesTools used: SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe PhotoshopPrincipal architect:Jorge Luis Veliz QuintanaDesign team:Built area: 1600 m²Site area: 2000 m²Design year: 2023 Cristiano Ronaldo's resting mansion uniquely located on a large artificial rock in the shape of a majestic "C" seen from the air, paying tribute to the footballer's name. This exclusive property has a helipad that allows you to arrive in style and comfort, guaranteeing the privacy of guests. The jewel in the crown is the round pool, equipped with an innovative mechanism that, in an instant, can transform it from...