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US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US has launched a series of "powerful" strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US…
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Gas giants use AI to raise prices, lawsuit says, another algorithmic hit to the cost of living
A federal lawsuit alleging that gas companies in California are colluding to keep prices high through their use of AI-powered software…
Culture
‘Wicker,’ Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård Sundance Hit, Sets Theatrical Release Date
Independent studio Black Bear has set an Oct. 23 limited theatrical release for comedic fable “Wicker,” which premiered at the 2026…
Business
Father’s Day Spending Expected to Hit Record $27.9 Billion This Year
Dads will be well taken care of this year. The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics are projecting that spending…
Style
“Power Ballad,” Reviewed: A Bromantic Conflict Over a Hit Song
Unbeknownst to Rick, the track, a love song, is a phenomenon, with millions of streams. It becomes a No. 1 hit, and everyone—including Aja…
Fashion
How Issa Rae built TikTok’s first micro-drama hit
A brawny bodyguard shoves a bruised man, hands tied behind his back, toward the hood of a black SUV. A pen and a contract lay atop the…
Business
Californians Hit Temu with Class Action Over Alleged ‘Spam Abuse’
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is facing a California class action accusing the online marketplace of using deceptive email tactics—on par…
Fashion
How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses
A Los Angeles jury dealt a blow to social media giants Meta and YouTube this week when it found that the platforms were negligent for…
Culture
Chinese Hit Satire ‘Johnny Keep Walking!’ to Get French Remake Through Master Movies (EXCLUSIVE)
French production company Master Movies has acquired the French remake rights for the 2023 Chinese comedy feature “Johnny Keep Walking!”…
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A Waymo vehicle hit a child. What can we learn from the incident?
On January 23rd, outside an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, a Waymo vehicle hit a child. That’s what we know for sure. It…
Business
Stellantis plunges after taking 22 billion euros hit on EVs
The writedowns, which include some 6.5 billion euros in cash payments mainly to compensate suppliers Stellantis shares fell the most on…
Culture
U.K. Production Spend Hit $9.24 Billion in 2025 as Film Shoots Surge
Film and high-end television production expenditure in the U.K. reached £6.8 billion ($9.24 billion) in 2025, marking a 22% increase over…
Business
US software stocks hit by Anthropic wake-up call on AI disruption
software stocks extended their slide on Wednesday, driven by fears of disruption caused by artificial intelligence, with some analysts…
Business
Singapore’s digital payments set to hit US$113.7 billion by 2030, cementing regional lead
Gen Z and millennial consumers are driving the shift towards cashless transactions in the city-state Digital payments in Singapore are…
Fashion
Nike’s Hit New Experimental Mind Sneakers Are Getting Even Weirder
Nike’s new science-backed Mind franchise is still relatively new, having released in only one colorway each for the Mind 001 mule and Mind…
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Lego, it’s time to hit the brakes
Recently, I have developed a conflicted relationship with Lego. I love it. There’s so much Lego in our apartment that you can remove the…
Business
Institutions turn net sellers as new share placements hit the market
Net institutional outflow of S$61.6 million has reduced the net inflow for January to S$211 million For the five trading sessions spanning…
Business
Peloton cuts 11% of jobs, with engineering teams getting hit
The fitness technology company joins a slew of other tech companies that have recently slashed their workforces Peloton Interactive, the…
Business
STI could hit as high as 6,500 on extended rally, says JPMorgan, giving its top picks
Small and mid-cap stocks could ‘stage a catch-up rally’ amid ‘strong catalysts’ As the Straits Times Index (STI) nears 5,000 points this…
Business
DBS, OCBC, UOB target prices climb as banks hit record highs
Analysts are ratcheting up target prices for local lenders as their shares and the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) scaled new peaks.…
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Republicans Hit New Low, Blame Ilhan Omar for Town Hall Attack
All of this seems to indicate that Kazmierczak’s attack on Omar at a town hall was premeditated, and fueled by his political sentiments.…
Business
Is your hit product a ‘gateway product’?
Remember the Flip video recorder? In 2009, it was a sensation—a dead-simple, pocket-size recorder that let ordinary people capture and…
Business
US stocks: S&P 500 marks closing record as corporate earnings roll in; Medicare rates hit insurers
S&P 500 notched a record closing high and its fifth straight day of gains on Tuesday with a mixed reception to the latest earnings reports…
Business
UOBKH forecasts STI to hit 5,400 by end-2026; bets on EQDP boost, banking giants
The Straits Times Index (STI) may reach 5,400 points by the end of 2026, driven by policy tailwinds and resilient corporate earnings, said…