Posts by Riah Marton
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 concern in boardrooms. At its core, DEI seeks to ensure that organisations embrace a workforce and leadership that reflect a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Diversity relates to representation across gender,…
Read MoreYour 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 — to welcome early adapters and die-hard fans. It’s the follow-up to Nintendo’s second-bestselling gaming device ever; with sales topping 150 million, the Switch is behind only the handheld Nintendo DS.…
Read MoreBindi Irwin Shares How Daughter Grace Reminds Her of Late Dad Steve Irwin
Crikey, Bindi Irwin‘s daughter may just be is following in her dad’s footsteps. And not just because the late Steve Irwin’s eldest is raising her and Chandler Powell’s daughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, 4, at her family’s Australia Zoo. “Grace, oh my goodness, she is a wild child,” Bindi told Kylie Kelce on the June 5…
Read MoreOil 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 bearish data and global supply chain disruptions, saw prices reclaim some of the lost ground after losses the day before. Concerns remain high as the economy shows signs of trouble, and changes…
Read MoreLuigi Mangione Case: Prosecutors Release Copies of His Chilling “Manifesto”
What did Luigi Mangione state in his writings? According to NBC News, citing the NYPD, Mangione had three pages of writings on him that totaled less than 300 words when he was taken into custody. Three senior law enforcement officials told the outlet these writings read, in part, “Frankly these parasites had it coming.” In…
Read MoreSydney Sweeney Reacts to Her Used Bathwater Going Viral
Sydney Sweeney is soaping up the attention. The Anyone But You star recently made waves—literally—when she announced a partnership with Dr. Squatch for a limited-edition line of bar soaps that include an unusual, key ingredient: her actual bathwater. And in the time since, the collab has made quite the splash online. “I think it’s more…
Read MoreGreat Eastern plans to delist through higher OCBC-backed bid: Bloomberg
The offer is expected to be fair and reasonable in accordance with Singapore’s listing guidelines [SINGAPORE] Great Eastern is considering options that include a plan to delist via an offer by OCBC, which will be higher than its original offer in May last year, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (Jun 5). The offer from OCBC for…
Read MoreDakota Johnson Steps Out Amid Chris Martin Breakup News
Dakota Johnson was in the New York groove. The Fifty Shades of Grey star took a stroll in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood June 4, the same day she and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin reportedly ended their relationship. In a photo obtained by the Daily Mail Dakota, 35, kept it casual in a pair of…
Read MoreMicrosoft Offers Cyber Security Support to European Governments
Microsoft offers free cyber security assistance to all European governments to help them fend off hackers. The European Security Program is specifically intended to address cyber threats involving artificial intelligence, such as deepfakes. Redmond has witnessed AI being used by hackers for reconnaissance, social engineering, vulnerability research, brute-force attacks, and more. Central to the European…
Read MoreAlphabet to keep hiring engineers while AI advances
[SAN FRANCISCO] Alphabet’s chief executive officer Sundar Pichai said his company will keep expanding its engineering ranks at least into 2026, stressing human talent remains key even as Google’s parent ramps up AI investments. Speaking at the Bloomberg Tech conference in San Francisco, Pichai said he will continue to invest in engineering in the near…
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