Posts by Riah Marton
Leong: As Calgary water crisis shows, natural bounty just a mirage
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Published Aug 26, 2024 • Last updated 42 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The City of Calgary is returning to Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions on Monday, August 26, 2024, as workers repair…
Read MoreEllen Star Sophia Grace Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 – E! Online
Sophia Grace Brownlee’s heartbeat’s running away. The 21-year-old child star-turned-YouTuber shared a big announcement on Aug. 25, revealing that she is pregnant with baby no. 2. “I’m so excited to be doing this video,” the British star shared on YouTube. “I’ve been hiding this for a super long time.” The proud mom, who welcomed son…
Read MoreChina’s gold demand expected to rebound as economic jitters spur buying
GOLD demand in China is expected to improve in coming months as consumers adjust to higher prices, industry officials said, with economic uncertainty and concerns about currency weakness driving investment flows. A revival of demand in the world’s top consumer of the precious metal could further support the rally in global gold prices, which hit…
Read MoreIBM to shut China R&D in move affecting 1,000 staff
The company is shuttering two business lines that specialise in research & development and testing, International Business Machines is shutting a key research division in China in a move affecting more than 1,000 employees, local media including Yicai reported, in the latest pullback by a US name from the world’s No 2 economy. The company…
Read MoreSaudi perfume maker’s US$188 million IPO sells out in hours
SAUDI Arabia-based perfume maker Al Majed for Oud received more orders for its initial public offering than shares available in just a few hours after books opened on the deal on Sunday (Aug 25). The company is selling a 30 per cent stake – 7.5 million shares – and seeks to raise as much as…
Read MoreMatt Vereen: WACH Fox 57 News Anchor Arrested for Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
A Fox anchor has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. Matt Vereen, 28, a weekend anchor and sports reporter at WACH FOX 57 in South Carolina, was arrested on Wednesday. He faces three charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the state’s Attorney General. Disturbing arrest warrants obtained by…
Read MoreJapan’s startup index outperforms Topix by most since April
Japan’s startup equity gauge is outperforming the broader market by the most in over four months, as investors shift focus into domestic small and mid-cap stocks that benefit from yen strength. The Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market 250 Index, formerly known as the Mothers Index, rose 3.4 per cent over the past month, compared with…
Read MoreEvery Pitch-Perfect Detail of Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s Love Story – E! Online
Upon their return to Los Angeles, the first sighting on record of Song and Culkin occurred in July 2017 during the dinner rush at Craig’s in West Hollywood, a celeb-packed haunt where you don’t go if you’re trying to keep a relationship quiet. They were spotted holding hands on what an eyewitness described as an “affectionate” double date…
Read MoreHow Katy Perry’s Daughter Daisy Has Her Feeling Like She’s Living a Teenage Dream – E! Online
Instead she slowly climbed her way into the light, focusing less on commercial success and fan reception and more on the type of stuff that fills her soul. “I’ve come to learn, after 10 years of success in the spotlight, that being happy is something you have to work for every single day,” Perry told Glamour in 2018. “Even…
Read MoreChina robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids
AS CHINA seeks to race ahead in humanoid robot development, its supply chains showcased cheaper and innovative parts at the world robot conference in Beijing, but some executives warn the industry has yet to improve product reliability. Wisson Technology (Shenzhen), known for its flexible robotic manipulators, does not depend on motors and reducers – transmission…
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