Jay Hilotin

United Arab Emirates

Senior Assistant Editor and Web Content Editor at Gulf News

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From valedictorian to fugitive: The fall of Luigi Mangione

Dec 11, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

Luigi Nicholas Mangione was a star. A valedictorian hailed for his courage and brilliance. He soared through school, then conquered university with degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering. Raised in privilege, with an Ivy League education and ties to Maryland’s elite, Mangione’s alleged descent into radicalism and violence has shocked his former peers and the nation.
World’s longest suspension bridge links Europe and Asia: What you need to know

Dec 11, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

Turkey’s 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, has redefined intercontinental travel. As the world’s longest suspension bridge, it has dramatically transformed travel between Europe and Asia. Once, travellers crossing the Dardanelles Strait endured a 90-minute ferry ride to cross between the two sides. Today, thanks to this engineering marvel, that journey takes a mere six minutes, according to industry publication World Highways.
Richest Indian in the US: Jay Chaudhry’s rise from Himalayan hut to multi-billionaire

Dec 10, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

He used to walk 4km each way to go to school in the foothills of the Himalayas, in northern India. His parents never went to school. They lived in a house with no electricity and no running water. Now, Jay Chaudhry, 66, is the richest Indian-origin business mogul in the US, with a net worth of about $12.65 billion, as per Forbes (as of December 9, 2024).
After 20-year break, direct Paris-Manila flights restart with Air France Airbus A350

Dec 9, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

Manila: After a 20-year hiatus, Air France has revived its non-stop service connecting Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Manila-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). This marks the airline’s return to the Philippine capital as part of its growing Asian network, even as the French embassy has expanded its diplomatic services in Manila and Cebu. On December 9, 2024, France marked the official inauguration of its new embassy at Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2 in Makati City.
Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano erupts, alert level raised

Dec 9, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

Manila: Mount Kanlaon, located on Negros Island, erupted around 4pm (local time) on Monday, leading the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to raise its alert to Level 3, signaling “magmatic unrest.” The eruption produced a thick ash plume that rose 3,000 metres into the air and drifted west-southwest. Phivolcs reported the release of dangerous pyroclastic materials based on thermal images.
Why the world is embracing 4-day weeks, what studies show

Dec 8, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

Why are countries jumping on the four-day workweek trend? Because it’s more than just time off — it’s a game-changer. In Japan, it’s a daring attempt to boost falling fertility rates by giving workers time to start families. In Spain, it’s about achieving the elusive work-life balance that’s become a modern dream. In Iceland, it’s proof of concept: shorter weeks led to soaring productivity and happier workers.
Visiting Spain? Get ready to reveal more about yourself

Dec 6, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

If you’re visiting Spain, you'll now need to share significantly more personal information than just your name and passport details. New rules in Spain now require hotels, car rental companies, and other tourism providers to collect more personal data from travellers. The rule, as promulgated by the Spanish Royal Decree 933/2021, which kicked in on December 1, 2024, requires tourists to provide over 40 pieces of information for accommodation bookings and over 60 for car rentals.
Video: Wisdom, world's oldest known wild bird, lays an egg at age 74

Dec 6, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

Queen of the skies lays egg again at 74 World’s oldest wild bird finds new mate, nests on Midway Wisdom, the record-breaking 74-year-old albatross, amazes again by laying an egg and starting afresh with a new partner. Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, lays off at 74 She's back and she's getting ready to be a mom once again Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, continues to defy the odds, laying yet another egg at the incredible age of 74.
Look: Electric air taxi flying in formation

Dec 6, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

AutoFlight, an ambitious air taxi startup, has marked a groundbreaking milestone: its first successful eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) flight in Japan. This isn't just a test flight—it's a bold declaration of intent in the fiercely competitive race to redefine transportation.
Look: eVTOL race heats up, with latest Japan test flight

Dec 6, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Jay Hilotin

AutoFlight, an ambitious air taxi startup, has marked a groundbreaking milestone: its first successful eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) flight in Japan. This isn't just a test flight—it's a bold declaration of intent in the fiercely competitive race to redefine transportation.