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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…
Swedan Margen
Swedan Margen contributes to Cosmopolitan Canada across fashion, style, culture, and entertainment.
The work spans trend coverage, cultural conversation, and stories drawn from the publication's editorial partners, with source attribution provided within individual articles where applicable.
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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…
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Toys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?
Mattel and other toy companies have been working on AI toys that are expected to be unveiled in 2026, but child safety groups have raised…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Haier sells 49% stake in Indian unit to Bharti, Warburg Pincus
Chinese home appliance maker Haier Smart Home agreed to sell a 49 per cent stake in its India unit to Bharti Enterprises and Warburg…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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LG Energy Solution unit to sell US$2.86 billion US factory assets to Honda
This excludes land and equipment, and is meant to ‘improve joint venture operational efficiency’ South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES)…
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Grab rides to cost 30 cents more from Jan 1 with platform fee hike
Singapore’s largest ride-hailing firm Grab will be increasing its platform fee by 30 cents come Jan 1, 2026. Passengers will then pay…
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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…
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Grab, ComfortDelGro Taxi to raise platform fees from Jan 1
Taxi operator ComfortDelGro and ride-hailing firm Grab will be increasing their platform fees from Jan 1, 2026. ComfortDelGro will…
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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…
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Sanofi to buy Dynavax for US$2.2 billion to add shingles vaccine
Sanofi agreed to buy Dynavax Technologies for about US$2.2 billion to expand its vaccines business with a shot for hepatitis B and an…
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Retail investors to have more sway over Wall Street after record year
In 2025, retail traders shift to ETFs tracking equity indexes, crypto, and commodities Retail inflows into US stocks are set to hit a…
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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…
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Nam Cheong sells vessel for US$20.5 million to Vietnam firm
The sale is expected to contribute positively to the group’s earnings for the financial year ending 2025 Malaysian offshore support vessel…
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China's CNOOC makes second big oil find in Bohai Sea
China’s oil major CNOOC Limited said on Wednesday (Dec 24) it has discovered an oilfield with proved in-place volumes exceeding 100…
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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…