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Soaring demand for Nintendo Switch 2 boosts massive video game market
Benedict Corpuz has always been a “day one” type of person when it comes to fueling his video game habit. Beginning in his high school…
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Swedan Margen contributes to Cosmopolitan Canada across fashion, style, culture, and entertainment.
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The good, the bad and the ugly of DEI
OVER the past two decades, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has moved from the periphery of corporate discourse to become a key…
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“Ballerina” Leaps into John Wick’s Bloody World
It’s been instructive to see “Ballerina,” which opens this week, so soon after the new “Mission: Impossible” installment. In the latter,…
Business
Your 5 most burning questions about the new Nintendo Switch 2, answered
The Nintendo Switch 2 console has officially been released, as retailers opened their doors at midnight — 9 p.m. here on the West Coast —…
Business
Oil Prices Hold Steady as U.S. Fuel Stocks Rise and Saudi Arabia Cuts Crude Rates
After a turbulent opening to the week, oil markets had a bit of a breather on Thursday. Investors, who are still processing a jumble of…
Business
US: Wall Street opens higher as investors focus on trade, key jobs data
stock indexes opened higher on Thursday (Jun 5) after signs of tariff negotiations between the US and China, while investors looked ahead…
Business
Alphabet to keep hiring engineers while AI advances
Alphabet’s chief executive officer Sundar Pichai said his company will keep expanding its engineering ranks at least into 2026, stressing…
Business
StanChart brings maximum interest rate on savings account to record 8.05%
While local banks are dropping their interest rates on savings accounts, Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) has raised its rates to an…
Business
Apple gives Tata India iPhone repair business as partnership expands: sources
Apple has brought in Tata Group to handle repairs for iPhones and MacBook devices in its fast-growing Indian market, signalling the Indian…
News
Man, 28, to be Charged for Alleged Involvement in Multiple Cheating Cases in Singapore
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, June 4, for his suspected involvement in a series of cheating cases in Singapore. The…
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Strawberry Moon 2025: Here's Why June's Full Moon will be the Lowest in Sky for Decades [Read More]
Sky-watchers across the globe will witness a full strawberry moon coming week...wondering when? Then, scroll down to read more about this…
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Singapore Woman, 41, Charged for Proving False Home Address During her Child's P1 Registration
A 41-year-old woman was charged on Thursday, June 5, for allegedly lying about her home address to enroll her daughter in a primary…
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Workers Need More Transparency from Unions
Many workers feel intimidated by unions and won’t ask for relevant information. The onus should be on the unions to proactively provide…
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Stanley Fischer: The New Monetarist
Stanley Fischer made the world of ideas better, richer, fuller. He built out a research agenda that played Milton Friedman’s monetarist…
Business
Singapore shares rise on US rate-cut hopes, softer T-bill yields; STI up 0.4%
UOB economist, reacting to the sluggish retail sales print, expects retail sales to stay tepid this year Local shares rose on Thursday…
Business
Malaysia’s Petronas to cut more than 5,000 jobs after profits slump
The state-owned oil firm will also freeze promotions and hiring until December 2026 Malaysia’s state-owned oil firm will reduce headcount…
Business
Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over two years in new restructuring plan
Procter & Gamble said on Thursday (Jun 5) it would cut 7,000 jobs, or about 6 per cent, of its total workforce over the next two years, as…
News
Indianapolis Man Who was Playing with Gun Fatally Shoots Best Friend
An Indianapolis man has been charged with reckless homicide after allegedly shooting and killing a woman while handling a handgun during a…
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Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2025: How to Watch, Date, Venue, Lineup, and More
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2025 will take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday (June 21). Tyla will…
Business
Court partially allows Goh Jin Hian’s appeal, finds he did not breach duty by not probing IPP’s red flags
The Appellate Division of the High Court has partially allowed an appeal by Goh Jin Hian against having to pay damages for breaching his…
Business
India central bank set to deliver third straight rate cut to lift growth
India’s central bank will likely cut interest rates for the third straight meeting to boost growth, with market watchers focused on the…
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Taiwanese Influencer Known for Consuming Beauty Products on Camera Dies
A Taiwanese influencer Guava Shuishui, known online as Guava Beauty, died an unexpected death at the age of 24. Shuishui, who had more…
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Victoria's Secret Credit Card Review
If you’re a fan of Victoria’s Secret and often find yourself shopping there, you might want to consider their Mastercard. It’s not just…
Business
Peter Kwee, son and firm sued for over S$71 million over insolvency of Laguna club operator
Motoring tycoon Peter Kwee has been sued – along with his 55-year-old son Kevin and their firm Laguna Hotel Holdings – for allegedly…