New Zealand election: Christopher Luxon signals openness to China

Comment on this storyComment CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — As an ambitious executive in Chicago, Christopher Luxon marketed deodorant to American men with a Super Bowl spot that mocked “wusses” and “mama’s boys.” A decade later, as the boss of Air New Zealand, he aimed to crack the Chinese market with cheap flights, easier visas and … Read more

Pope Francis signals openness to blessings for gay couples ahead of synod

Updated October 2, 2023 at 4:54 p.m. EDT|Published October 2, 2023 at 3:37 p.m. EDT German priests and counselors bless same-sex couples in front of the Cologne Cathedral on Sept. 20. (Felix von der Osten/For The Washington Post)Comment on this storyComment COLOGNE, Germany — In the shadow of Cologne’s gothic Cathedral, the St. Stephan’s Youth … Read more

Seven Lions' "STACKED" Showcase Alerts Good Issues for Vancouver

Seven Lions and his Ophelia Information stablemates packed Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum for a “STACKED” showcase on September ninth. If the sold-out present’s success is any indication, the long run is promising for town’s music scene. Seven Lions and his satisfaction packed Vancouver’s 17,713-capacity Pacific Coliseum like a zoo. The venue was heat as a day … Read more