Posts by Riah Marton
Gold Climbs on Softer Inflation Data as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Rise
A recent shift in sentiment across financial markets has offered some relief to investors who have been grappling with inflation concerns. Gold prices climbed on Wednesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data weakened the case for an immediate interest rate hike. For many investors, the move comes as a breath of fresh air following weeks of…
Read MoreTammy Slaton Claps Back at “Everyone Freaking Out” About Her Vaping
“I know it’s going to be really hard for her to quit vaping because instead of turning around one addiction, she went to another one,” Amy said of her middle sister during the December episode. “She went from food to vaping. I think it’s her security blanket at this point.” But now, having successfully kicked…
Read MoreElon Musk Says He Went “Too Far” With His Messages About Donald Trump Amid Fallout
Elon Musk has some regrets. Days after he slammed President Donald Trump on social media, claiming that he deserved credit for the results of the 2024 presidential election, the Tesla CEO showed a…
Read MoreWho Is Lia Anthony? Red Sox Top Prospect Roman Anthony’s Smoking Hot Sister Steals the Shows During Tampa Bay Match
Baseball’s No.1 prospect Roman Anthony celebrated his first-ever hit for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. However, it was his sister in the crowd who grabbed more eyeballs. Anthony was finally called up to the big leagues this week and made a strong impression in Boston’s 3-1 win over Tampa Bay, doubling in two runs…
Read MoreEating out loses its shine; some listed F&B players are in the red on wilting demand, high costs
[SINGAPORE] As listed food and beverage (F&B) operators cite a drop in demand for restaurant meals amid high rental rates and operating costs, analysts say this is pointing to a worrying trend of mid-market operators struggling to find their niche. Operators such as Tung Lok Restaurants and Japan Foods Holding (JFH) sank into the red…
Read More‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by same-day layoff notice
[SINGAPORE] Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement went out. “It was unexpected – all my managers were also in shock, and they didn’t see it coming,” said a cabin crew member, who declined to be named. “Dropping the…
Read MoreSingaporean Man, 58, Sentenced to 31 years’ Jail for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering; Avoids Death Penalty by 0.01g
A 58-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 31 years in prison for drug trafficking and drug money laundering offences, avoiding the death penalty by 0.01g. Mesnawi Dahri was arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers while in possession of not less than 14.99g of diamorphine, or “pure heroin”, for the purpose of trafficking. According…
Read MoreSMRT Files Police Report Over Viral Social Media Video Shot from MRT Tracks
SMRT, the train operator, has filed a police investigation after footage purportedly obtained from an MRT track circulated on social media beginning June 10. The video, which was shared on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page, was filmed under low-light conditions and shows a train going past on nearby track. The individual recording the footage later…
Read MoreHILL: Albertans need clarity on Carney’s incoherent energy policy
Breadcrumb Trail Links Money News Alberta Canada Opinion Columnists Carney’s position on energy policy has been confusing, to say the least. On the campaign trail, he promised to keep Trudeau’s arbitrary emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, and Bill C-69. Then, two weeks ago, he said his government will “change things at the…
Read MoreHow Josh Duhamel Is Surprising Local Firefighters After Playing One Onscreen
Josh Duhamel is highlighting the heroes in his community. The Transformers star surprised the firefighters at Los Angeles Fire Department Station 88 with a donation of $20,000 and a Bobcat utility vehicle (UTV) in recognition of their service to their community, particularly during the devastating wildfires earlier this year. “I’m so proud and grateful for…
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