Bill McLoughlin

6 days ago | inews.co.uk | Bill McLoughlin

Cardinals have elected a new Pope as white smoke has risen from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City. The new pontiff was selected on what was the second day of the conclave. The 267th Pope will soon be revealed at the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica. Thousands were seen cheering and applauding as the new Pope wads confirmed shortly after 5pm UK time on Thursday. Some 133 cardinals entered the chapel on Wednesday to take part in the conclave which takes place behind closed doors.

1 week ago | hometextilestoday.com | Bill McLoughlin |Cindy Hodnett

High Point, N.C. — In a moment that will be talked about at the High Point Market  for years to come Dr. Man Li Wong, chairman of Manwah Holdings concluded his speech accepting City of Hope‘s Spirit of Life Award by making a $1 million donation to the organization on behalf of his family. Moments later, fellow recipient Jay Schottenstein concluded his own acceptance speech by announcing the Schottenstein family would match the donation.

2 weeks ago | giftsanddec.com | Bill McLoughlin |Cindy Hodnett |Lenise Willis

Despite tariff woes and challenges, High Point Market attendees were feeling charitable this week, with several fundraising events planned and remarkable donations made by a few industry veterans. In a moment that will be talked about by the high point market crowd for years to come Dr. Man Li Wong, chairman of Manwah Holdings, concluded his speech accepting City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award by making a $1 million donation to the organization on behalf of his family.

2 weeks ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Bill McLoughlin |Cindy Hodnett

HIGH POINT — In a moment that will be talked about in the home furnishings industry for years to come Dr. Man Li Wong, chairman of Manwah Holdings concluded his speech accepting City of Hope‘s Spirit of Life Award by making a $1 million donation to the organization on behalf of his family. Moments later, fellow recipient Jay Schottenstein concluded his own acceptance speech by announcing the Schottenstein family would match the donation.

2 weeks ago | inews.co.uk | Bill McLoughlin

Several people have been killed after a car ploughed into a crowd at a festival in Vancouver. Police said the vehicle drove into a crowd of revellers at the Lapu Lapu Day festival was taking place just after 8pm local time on Saturday. The exact number of fatalities is yet to be confirmed but police said several people had been killed. A 30-year-old Vancouver man was arrested at the scene and the department’s Major Crime Section is overseeing the investigation, police said.