Posts by Riah Marton
WHALEN and FUSS: gov’t should allow alcohol sales in grocery stores
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Alberta Opinion Columnists Published Aug 21, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Postmedia archive Article content Earlier this year, the Smith government confirmed that a panel of MLAs has been…
Read MoreTrump posted a fake Taylor Swift image. AI and deepfakes are only going to get worse this election cycle
The patriotic image shows megastar Taylor Swift dressed up like Uncle Sam, falsely suggesting she endorses Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. “Taylor Wants You To Vote For Donald Trump,” the image, which appears to be generated by artificial intelligence, says. Over the weekend, Trump amplified the lie when he shared the image along with others…
Read MoreStarHub appoints DBS executive Han Kwee Juan as independent director
He will also be appointed as a member of the telco’s risk and sustainability committee STARHUB announced on Wednesday (Aug 21) that it has appointed DBS Singapore group executive and country head Han Kwee Juan as the telco’s independent director as of Sep 1, 2024. He will also be appointed as a member of the…
Read MoreChina bans risky trusts from selling wealth products for LGFVs
CHINA told some trust companies to stop raising money from individuals to fund local government financing vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter, in its latest effort to curb growing financial risks. The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) recently banned some lower-rated trust firms from selling wealth products underpinned by LGFVs on concerns of…
Read MoreThe History of Bennifer: Why Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Divorce Is Sad but Not Surprising – E! Online
“You have shown kindness, dedication, diligence, humility, graciousness of spirit, beauty in courage, great empathy, astonishing talent, real poise and true grace…It has been nothing but an honor and a pleasure to work with you,” the message read. “I only wish I were lucky enough to be in all your movies.” Signed, ”With love, respect…
Read MoreMichigan Woman Dies After Leaving Bar, Making Drunken Attempt to Jump on Moving Train
A Hale woman has been killed after she was struck and killed by a train that she attempted to jump onto on Friday night, according to East Tawas Police. Eyewitnesses said a 39-year-old Hale woman had been drinking at a bar called Barnacle Bill’s and told people “she was going to attempt to jump on…
Read MoreDid Open Portholes Cause Bayesian to Sink? Italian Authorities Launch Probe as Search Team Believes Mike Lynch and Daughter Hannah Could Still Be Alive
Italian authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain if open hatches left by crew members contributed to the dramatic sinking of tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s superyacht. The luxury sailboat Bayesian was moored off the coast of Porticello, near Palermo, Italy, when an unexpected waterspout struck the area just before 5 a.m. on Monday, causing the…
Read MoreLouisiana Mom Charged in Infant Daughter’s Hot Car Death Years After Trying to Suffocate Another Baby
A Louisiana woman who was charged with murder after leaving her 10-month-old daughter to die in a hot car last week, was accused of abusing her infant in 2016, according to her ex-husband. Hannah Cormier, 32, claimed she accidentally left her daughter in the car for 90 minutes on Tuesday while she was at work.…
Read MoreHong Kong’s bourse reports 3% drop in first-half profits, Q2 activities pick up
HONG Kong’s bourse operator said it’s cautiously optimistic for the year despite a 3 per cent drop in first-half profits on sluggish trading and subdued listing activities, as market revenue warmed up in the second quarter. The profit attributable to shareholders of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) fell to HK$6.13 billion (S$1 billion) in…
Read MoreHong Kong’s bourse reports 3% drop in H1 profits, Q2 activities pick up
HONG Kong’s bourse operator said that it is cautiously optimistic for the year despite a 3 per cent drop in first-half profits on sluggish trading and subdued listing activities, as market revenue warmed up in the second quarter. The profit attributable to shareholders of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) fell to HK$6.13 billion (S$1…
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