Posts by Riah Marton
Celebrated Beluga Whale ‘Hvaldimir,’ Once Dubbed a Russian Spy, Found Dead in Norway
Hvaldimir, a beluga whale that gained international fame in 2019, has been found dead, according to a recent report. The 14-foot-long, 2,700-pound whale was first spotted wearing a harness, believed to be intended for a camera, which led many to nickname him ‘.’ His name combines the Norwegian word for whale, “hval,” and the Russian…
Read MoreEurope’s booming banks set to make record 50b euros in payouts to shareholders
Europe’s biggest lenders are on track to return just over 50 billion euros (S$72 billion) to shareholders for the first time ever, highlighting just how big of a boost they’ve received from higher interest rates. Ten of the euro area’s top lenders are likely to hit 50.02 billion euros in combined payouts this year once…
Read MoreEurope’s booming banks set to make record 50b euros in payouts
Europe’s biggest lenders are on track to return just over 50 billion euros (S$72 billion) to shareholders for the first time ever, highlighting just how big of a boost they’ve received from higher interest rates. Ten of the euro area’s top lenders are likely to hit 50.02 billion euros in combined payouts this year once…
Read MoreHow Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Managed to Pull Off the Impossible With Their Romance – E! Online
Freddie Prinze Jr. Reveals The Secret To His Long Relationship w/ Sarah Michelle Gellar (Exclusive) For the more traditional among us, copper is considered to be the classic 22nd anniversary present. So since Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. are hitting that particular milestone Sept. 1, they might consider shipping off a piece of…
Read MoreWho Was Hersh Goldberg-Polin? American Man Kidnapped on October 7 Among Six Hostages Found Murdered by Hamas in Gaza Tunnel
Six bodies found in a Gaza tunnel on Saturday were identified as hostages taken by Hamas terrorists, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, President Biden confirmed. Goldberg-Polin, 23, was found in a tunnel beneath the Gazan city of Rafah on Saturday, nearly 10 months after his kidnapping during the attack that claimed 1,200 lives. Israeli military spokesman…
Read MoreOpenAI funding round tempts Nvidia as Big Tech leans on ChatGPT
OpenAI’s latest funding round has drawn interest from the three most valuable tech companies, underscoring how vital the artificial intelligence (AI) startup is to the broader industry. Nvidia, the world’s biggest chipmaker, has discussed joining a funding round that would value OpenAI at more than US$100 billion, people familiar with the matter said. Apple and…
Read MoreRicky Pearsall Shot in Attempted Robbery in San Francisco as Video Shows 49ers’ Rookie Being Stretchered Into Ambulance [WATCH]
![Ricky Pearsall Shot in Attempted Robbery in San Francisco as Video Shows 49ers’ Rookie Being Stretchered Into Ambulance [WATCH]](https://data.ibtimes.sg/en/full/76537/ricky-pearsall.jpg "Ricky Pearsall Shot in Attempted Robbery in San Francisco as Video Shows 49ers’ Rookie Being Stretchered Into Ambulance [WATCH]")
San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall was shot and wounded by a teenage robber who tried to steal his Rolex watch in the heart of the troubled California city on Saturday, according to police and multiple reports. Pearsall was left with a bullet wound to his chest during the attempted robbery. The 23-year-old…
Read MoreThese Back-to-School Tributes From Celebrity Parents Deserve an A+ – E! Online
Khloé Kardashian’s Ex Tristan Thompson Celebrates Daughter True’s First Grade Milestone It’s time to close the book on summer vacation. Which can only mean one thing: back to school. However, not all parents are ready for this new chapter. Take Khloe Kardashian, for instance, who admitted she couldn’t believe her daughter True Thompson was already…
Read MoreOCBC Bank website, mobile app down for some users
Singapore lender OCBC Bank’s website and mobile app couldn’t be accessed by some users on Sunday (Sep 1). The bank apologised for the disruption and said that the services are being progressively restored, according to a post on its Facebook page. ATM and card services are unaffected and continue to work as normal, OCBC said.…
Read MoreSean Higgins: Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau and Brother Matthew Gaudreau Is US Army Major Who Also Worked at Rehab Center
The alleged drunk driver arrested in the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother has been suspended from his position as a financial officer at a rehabilitation facility, according to a report. Sean Higgins, who allegedly struck and killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudrea with his car worked at a rehab center, the…
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