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Hong Kong CNN Business  —  Hikvision, a leading Chinese surveillance company, has denied suggestions that it poses a threat to Britain’s national security after the UK government banned the use of its camera systems at “sensitive” sites. The restrictions, announced Thursday, will prevent authorities from installing technology that is produced by companies subject to China’s National Intelligence Law, which requires Chinese citizens and organizations to cooperate with the country’s intelligence and security services. In a statement to CNN Business on Friday, Hikvision said it was “categorically false to represent Hikvision as a threat to national security.” The company said it…

Move over ‘vanlife’, there’s a new trend in town. ‘Hutlife’ delivers the off-grid experience of holidaying on the road – without the stress. It immerses you in nature without the lack of mod cons. And it lets you try out tiny house life, without the commitment.Huts and cabins are nothing new, but the pandemic spurred demand for self-contained getaways in the great outdoors. Seasonal cabins sprang up in the Alps, shepherd’s huts appeared on English farmland, and Berlin-based startupRaus planted angular bunkers on city outskirts.But it isn’t just innovative newcomers on the scene.Inspired by Germany’s introduction of youth hostels, the…

Thanksgiving just isn’t the same without Al Roker hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The TODAY family and fans sent their well wishes to Al on Thursday morning after the beloved weatherman missed hosting the parade for the first time in 27 years due to a recent medical issue that required a trip to the hospital. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Dylan Dreyer hosted the annual parade in New York City while sending a heartwarming message to Al. “For the past 27 parades, at this moment, we would turn to Al Roker, who’s our TODAY show colleague and our…

The introduction of 3D scanners at airports could mean passengers no longer have to remove liquids from hand luggage.The UK government is considering installing the hi-tech scanners in airports around the country.If the technology is rolled out, the security rules on taking liquids and laptops out of carry-on bags could be scrapped in the UK in 2024.A final decision is yet to be made, but what could it mean for the future of air travel?What are the security rules for liquids in hand luggage?The current rules in UK airports require passengers to place all liquids into a clear plastic bag…

If you’re planning to go away for the Christmas holidays, new research suggests you should avoid parking at the airport.UK terminals are hiking their parking fees by as much as 128 per cent over the festive period, according to data compiled by Your Parking Space.The worst offender was London Luton airport, which has hiked fees by a whopping 128 per cent.Between 23-30 December, a parking space will set drivers back £129.99 (€151) – £73 (€85) more than it costs to park at the airport for a week in January.“Anyone travelling over the Christmas season will be stunned by some of…

Warm weather, no stress and a good standard of living are all any of us could want in our golden years.But relocating to another country takes some research and planning. Especially as many visa options are aimed at working age people.That doesn’t mean there aren’t choices available for those looking to move abroad later in life, however.Here are some of the best European visa options for retirees ranked by how much income you’ll need to apply.6. Italy’s Elective Residence visaItaly is a popular place for people to spend their golden years and there are visa options designed to help you…

Can anyone honestly, truly say they feel their best right now? Whether you’re dealing with one of the many viruses currently surging or you feel mentally drained, down or just off, you’re not alone. This holiday season — our third since COVID-19 showed up — was supposed to be a cheerful return to normal. Instead, amid the specter of a “tripledemic,” this winter is shaping up to be a new kind of warning. And it’s no surprise that we’re all feeling it one way or another. “I knew we were going to get pummeled.”Sure, it might be a bit of…

Streaming video content from non-mainstream providers might make you an unwitting target of content piracy. If you get a bargain pricing offer, at first you might not care. But you stand a chance of becoming the victim of scammers and hackers, losing personal data, and having your financial assets stolen. That amounts to a hefty financial loss for consumers and legitimate creative content providers. Paying low-balled sign-up fees is often the first sign that you are dealing with an illegitimate media operation. Most people do not realize bad actors can easily steal legitimate creative content to make heaps of money. The…

Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family, and of course, food. But the cooking-centric holiday is also a time for a lot of mishaps in the kitchen. Some cooking mistakes have more dire consequences than others — a dry turkey may taste like cardboard, but an undercooked one may make your guests sick with food poisoning. Foodborne illness is caused by eating or drinking something contaminated with disease-causing germs including bacteria, viruses, and parasites, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The top foodborne pathogens in the U.S. are salmonella, norovirus, clostridium perfringens, campylobacter, and staphylococcus aureus,…

Grapes are a sweet treat that date back to about 6000 B.C.. That’s right — grapes have been a crowd pleaser for everyday snacking, charcuterie boards, jam, jelly and wine making since Neolithic times. Not only are a grapes versatile fruit, but they also have antioxidants that make them good for your health. As a matter of fact, eating grapes can benefit your heart and skin and maybe even protect against cancer. Let’s look at the wondrous reasons to eat grapes and creative ways to use them. Grape Nutrition FactsA ¾ cup serving of grapes has:●     90 calories●     0 grams fat●     23 grams…