Culture
Art and Life in Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon” and “Nouvelle Vague”
Leave it to Richard Linklater to see how, in art, the fundamental things apply. In his two new movies—“Blue Moon,” about the lyricist…
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Culture
Rose Byrne Hits the Motherlode
Her comedic pivot would have to wait, though. After a stint living in London, she moved to New York to co-star with Glenn Close in…
Culture
Misty Copeland’s Ballet Send-Off
Sometimes a return is also a farewell. Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, may be the most…
Culture
Rose Byrne Hits the Mother Lode
Her comedic pivot would have to wait, though. After a stint living in London, she moved to New York to co-star with Glenn Close in…
Business
Tata Consultancy Services slashes 19,755 jobs in biggest workforce cut amid AI, US strains
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) made its steepest-ever job cuts as strained ties with the US and a rapid shift towards artificial…
News
Letitia James: New York Attorney General Indicted on Fraud Charges after Trump's Pressure as She Calls It President's 'Political Retribution'
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on Thursday by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of bank fraud and…
Business
ComfortDelGro’s quiet tech play and why it’s not sweating GrabCab’s taxi move
Grab says it won’t poach rival drivers, but its entry may intensify Singapore’s tight market Within just a decade, Grab has gone full…
Fashion
Siemens Energy bets on ammonia, fuel flexibility to future-proof Asia’s power systems
The energy technology provider sets 2030 target for 100% hydrogen and ammonia-capable turbines [FINSPANG, Sweden] Fuel flexibility,…
Business
AI jobs shock is coming and firms aren’t ready: Klarna CEO
The CEO sees the AI boom spelling the end to what he calls “excess profits” in both the banking and software industries From technology…
News
US to Assign 200 Troops to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire with Hamas after Trump's Peace Deal but No American Soldier Will Enter Gaza
President Donald Trump will assign 200 American troops already stationed in the Middle East to assist Israel and help oversee the Gaza…
Business
Thai stock exchange mulls relaxing rules to boost market liquidity and new listings
SET expects a stronger, more stable government after elections to implement effective economic policies The Stock Exchange of Thailand…
Fashion
Hong Kongers rush to sell family jewels as gold glitters
Hong Kong residents rushed to sell everything from gold bars to rings this week, with people weighing family jewels and counting stacks of…
Fashion
Hongkongers rush to sell family jewels as gold glitters
Hong Kong residents rushed to sell everything from gold bars to rings this week, with people weighing family jewels and counting stacks of…
News
St. Cloud Priest Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Woman While Acting as Her Spiritual Adviser
A former Catholic priest with the St. Cloud Diocese has been accused of sexual misconduct with a woman while being her spiritual adviser.…
News
Woman, 60, Dies After Haunted Mansion Ride at Disneyland in Anaheim
A 60-year-old woman has died at Disneyland shortly after taking a ride on the Haunted Mansion, one of the park's most iconic attractions.…
Business
Delta electronics shares slump in Bangkok due to exchange curbs
The stock has more than tripled in price from its April low, boosted by optimism over its role as maker of components for…
News
Texas Woman Who Previously Shot Her Fiancé To Death, Found Guilty of Killing 5th Husband with Insulin Overdose
A Texas woman was convicted this week of killing her diabetic husband in 2023 through neglect as he suffered from an insulin overdose. A…
Business
Asia: Markets limp into weekend as AI bubble fears grow
While some markets have hit record highs, talk is growing that valuations among some companies may have run too high Asian equities…
Business
Vingroup seeks US$500 million private credit for EV charging ports
China dominates the global public charging market with over 850,000 installations last year, more than double the installations in the…
Business
Seatrium shares plunge 7.8% after US$475 million Maersk contract termination
Citi analyst Luis Hilado said the contract termination will likely have a negative near-term impact on its shares Shares of Seatrium…
Business
Central banks seen holding Bitcoin, gold as key reserves by 2030, Deutsche Bank says
Central banks may hold significant amounts of Bitcoin and gold by 2030, thanks to growing institutional popularity and a weakening US…
Business
Bank of Singapore’s new AI tool does in one hour what used to take 10 days
Besides being a time saver, the tool cuts down on human error from examining documents on clients’ employment, business and investment…
Fashion
Shein, hit with big fines, boosts internal controls
The online fast-fashion retailer has grown to become the world’s biggest fast fashion retailer by sales Online fast-fashion retailer Shein…
Business
Seatrium hit by US$475 million contract termination for nearly completed wind vessel; shares drop 6.6%
The company says that it will ‘explore viable solutions’, including talks with the end-customer, Empire Offshore Wind Seatrium on Friday…