Business
California crypto company accused of illegally inflating Katy Perry NFTs and fraud
Four years ago, California startup Theta Labs’ cryptocurrency was soaring, and its future appeared bright when it landed a partnership…
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Culture
Thelma Golden on the Literature of Harlem
When the Studio Museum in Harlem opened, in 1986, it occupied a rented loft. Last month, it reopened, after a seven-year hiatus—this time,…
Business
Toys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?
Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ball. Your…
Fashion
Christmas music driving you nuts? Why holiday playlists are everywhere
If it began to sound a lot like Christmas earlier than usual this year, it wasn’t your imagination. Halloween wasn’t even over before…
Fashion
EZ-Link App to Be Discontinued in January 2026 as Services Move to SimplyGo in Singapore
The EZ-Link mobile application, widely used by commuters for public transport services in Singapore, will be discontinued on January 8,…
Business
Merry Christmas 2025: Messages, Greetings, Wishes, Quotes, and More
Christmas 2025 is here to remind people about love, generosity, togetherness, warmth, and joy. Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of…
Business
Nike climbs as Apple’s Tim Cook buys US$3 million in stock
Nike shares ticked up 2 per cent in premarket trading on Wednesday (Dec 24) after Apple CEO Tim Cook bought nearly US$3 million worth of…
News
'60 Minutes' segment on Trump immigration policy accidentally airs online
A news segment about the Trump administration's immigration policy that was abruptly pulled from " 60 Minutes " was mistakenly aired on a…
News
Singapore: 38-Year-Old Man Jailed for Hurling Bottle at Double-Decker Bus, Injuring Woman on Upper Deck
A 38-year-old man who threw a bottle at a double-decker bus after a roadside altercation was sentenced to seven months and two weeks' jail…
Fashion
Dynamite Kiss: Gong Ji Hyeok and Go Da Rim's Romance Gets Deeper in Episode 13
Dynamite Kiss episode 13 will air on SBS on Wednesday (December 24) at 9:00 pm KST. The SBS drama, starring Ahn Eun Jin and Jang Ki Yong,…
News
Singapore Traffic Police Warn of Tough Action Against Lorry Owners who Miss Speed Limiter by Jan 1 Deadline
The Singapore Traffic Police (TP) have issued a warning that strict enforcement action will be taken against lorry owners who fail to…
News
Singapore: 3 Men Charged Over Alleged Molestation, Harassment at Home Team Facility
Three men were charged on Tuesday, December 23, in connection with multiple alleged cases of molestation and harassment reported at a Home…
Business
Gold tops US$4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy
Gold surges more than 70% this year, driven by safe-haven demand, de-dollarisation trends, central bank buying and others Gold surged past…
Fashion
Grab rides to cost S$0.30 more from Jan 1 with platform fee hike
Singapore’s largest ride-hailing firm Grab will be increasing its platform fee by S$0.30 come Jan 1, 2026. Passengers will then pay…
Business
BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for US$6 billion
The sale proceeds, which include US$800 million for accelerated dividend payments, will be used to reduce debt BP said on Wednesday (Dec…
News
Tatyana Remley: California Socialite Who Hired Hitman to Kill Husband Spoke About Launching OnlyFans and Suicidal Thoughts Before Taking Her Own Life
A California socialite who allegedly plotted to have her husband killed spoke in a disjointed final social media post, touching on past…
Business
Japan’s Eneos leads bids for Chevron’s Singapore oil refinery stake
Japan’s Eneos Holdings is ahead of rival bidders for US heavyweight Chevron’s stake in a Singapore oil refinery, according to people…
Business
South Korea pension fund initiates new round of strategic FX hedging to support won
The won sharply reversed course on the news to rally as much as 1.6% to 1,458.0 per dollar South Korea’s national pension fund has…
Business
S Korea pension fund initiates new round of strategic FX hedging to support won
The won sharply reverses course on the news to rally as much as 1.6% to 1,458.0 per dollar South Korea’s national pension fund has…
Business
Australian dollar climbs to highest since Oct 2024 on RBA bets
The Australian dollar climbed to its strongest in more than a year after traders ratchet expectations the Reserve Bank will quickly shift…
Business
Hongkong Land should do a Reit not a private fund with its prime Singapore office assets
Hongkong Land Holdings is pressing ahead with growth in fund management. The 136-year-old property group said recently that it has made…
Business
Stocks to watch: Manulife US Reit, Nam Cheong
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Dec 24): Manulife US Real Estate…
News
Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to reallocate federal Homeland Security funding away from states that…
News
Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says U.S. not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory
President Donald Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland said Tuesday that the Republican administration is looking to begin a…