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US: Nasdaq posts record closing high with tech gains, rate cut optimism
US stocks ended higher and the Nasdaq notched a record closing high for the second straight day on Friday (Aug 8) as technology-related…
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How Did Lina Bina Die? Adult Film Star Better Known as 'Miss John Dough' Found Dead Aged 24 Leaving Fans Devastated
The adult entertainment industry has suffered another devastating loss amid a series of recent tragedies. The latest performer in the…
Fashion
Who Is Abeer Rizvi? Supermodel Wife of Drunk Virgin Atlantic Passenger Who Threatened to Rape Flight Attendant Defends Husband for His Nasty Outburst
The supermodel wife of the disgraced executive, who was jailed for threatening to rape a flight attendant, defended him just days after…
Business
Sri Trang Agro-Industry swings to net loss of 786.8 million baht in Q2
Sri Trang Agro-Industry swung to a net loss of 786.8 million baht (S$31.3 million) for the second quarter ended June, from earnings of…
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Two Vietnamese Nationals Die at Sea Amid Strong Winds in Greece
Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea on Friday, August 8, in Greece, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds forced numerous ferries to…
News
Singapore: 13 People Hospitalized Following Traffic Accident in Tampines
Thirteen people, aged between 30 and 69, were rushed to hospital after an accident, involving two buses and a car, in Tampines on Thursday…
Business
CEO pulled Boeing out of nosedive, but new challenges approach
One year after taking the helm during Boeing’s deepest crisis in decades, CEO Kelly Ortberg has stopped the company’s freefall. Now, he…
Business
Sri Trang Gloves Q2 earnings drop by 79.6% to 77.1 million baht
Sri Trang Gloves posted a net profit drop of 79.6 per cent year on year to 77.1 million baht (S$3.1 million) for the quarter ended June,…
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NASA Confirms 2 Massive Asteroids Nearing Earth Today – Is Impact Imminent?
NASA has confirmed that two large asteroids will "closely approach" Earth on Friday, but scientists emphasize that there is no risk of an…
Business
US: Wall Street opens higher as Fed shake-up stokes dovish bets
Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday (Aug 8) as US President Donald Trump’s temporary pick for a Federal Reserve governor post…
News
Vietnam: Foreigner Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Nhật Tân Bridge
A foreign man riding a motorcycle died on Friday early morning, August 8, in multi-vehicle collision on the Nhật Tân Bridge in Hà Nội. The…
News
Singapore Police Arrest 49-Year-Old Man Linked to Repeated Outrage of Modesty Reports
A 49-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a series of outrage of modesty cases. The Singapore Police Force (SPF)…
News
Singapore: 37-Year-Old Woman Nabbed for Alleged Involvement in Loan Shark Harassment
A 37-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday, August 7, for her suspected involvement in a case of loan shark harassment. The Singapore…
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Why Direct-to-Consumer Only Brands Are Setting Themselves Up for Failure
The ecommerce landscape is constantly shifting, and there’s a concerning trend among new brands. While many industry voices continue to…
Business
OpenAI Launches GPT-5: Everything You Need to Know About Its Smarter AI, New Features, Google Integration
After weeks of leaks and rumors, OpenAI has officially launched its much-awaited model, GPT-5. The new model brings all of OpenAI's…
Business
Who is Blake Owens? Tech CEO Receives Pig's Head in Mail to in Chilling Warning Over Real Estate Tech
Blake Owens, a Las Vegas tech entrepreneur, was left in shock on July 29 as he received a creepy delivery after introducing AI tech for…
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Female Decatur Substitute Teacher Admits to Grooming, Engaging in Sexual Intercourse with 11-Year-Old Student
The ex-Decatur Public Schools teacher who had sex with a male student under the age of 13 in her Mount Zion home could face up to 40 years…
Business
US dollar softness to relieve pressure on Asia’s foreign exchange defenders
The worst may be over for Asia’s central banks that have ramped up efforts defending local currencies after a resurgent US dollar and…
Business
QAF H1 net profit drops by 69% to S$3.9 million
QAF posted a drop of 69 per cent in its net profit to S$3.9 million for the half-year of FY2025 ended June, impacted by a marginal dip in…
Business
Apac Realty’s H1 net profit more than doubles to S$11.3 million on higher home sales
Real estate services player Apac Realty’s net profit more than doubled to S$11.3 million for its first half ended Jun 30, 2025. This was…
Business
IPO for Centurion’s new Reit at ‘very advanced’ stage, launch likely in September
If all goes well, Centurion Corp may launch the initial public offering (IPO) of its new real estate investment trust (Reit) as soon as…
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Qin Haiyang Claims Gold at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships
At the 2025 World Swimming Championships in Singapore, China's "King of the Breaststroke" Qin Haiyang once again showcased his remarkable…
News
Hamas’s Hostages Are the Face of a Continued Exile | National Review
The horrific video that was released reminds us that the brutalities of October 7 are not over. Source link
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In Night of the Juggler, Crisis Is Identity | National Review
A New York historical movie combines realism and horror. Source link