Posts by Riah Marton
North Carolina Man Admits to Killing Wife, Staging Crime Scene to Make it Look Like She Committed Suicide Because Their Dog Recently Died
A Morrisville man accused of killing his wife pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second-degree murder on Monday and was sentenced to 13 to 16 years in prison. A judge accepted the plea deal for Michael Matthews, who was charged with the April 14, 2023, murder of his wife, 33-year-old Nabaruna Karmakar. Matthews Called…
Read MoreBreak These Fashion Rules at Cannes Film Festival 2025 and You’ll Get Kicked Off the Red Carpet
No Sneakers at the Gala Screenings Take note of the aforementioned “elegant shoes and sandals with or without a heel” part in the charter. While Vogue notes it’s never been a formally written rule that women have to wear heels on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, it appears to have been the expectation. “Last…
Read MoreAccenture to promote 50,000 staff after six-month delay
The move comes as the New York-listed company grapples with a pullback in client spending and greater scrutiny of US government contracts under US President Donald Trump Published Wed, May 21, 2025 · 02:10 PM [MUMBAI] Accenture will promote almost 50,000 people worldwide in June as the company tries to boost morale after a six-month…
Read MoreCovid-19 testing demand surges as cases spike across Asia
Phase Scientific has developed the world’s first urine-based human papillomavirus test, and is planning to expand that business globally Published Wed, May 21, 2025 · 01:56 PM [BEIJING] Demand for Covid-19 tests is increasing in Hong Kong as cases surge in recent weeks, according to the top executive of diagnostic kit maker Phase Scientific International.…
Read MoreCGSI flags global expansion potential for Pop Mart, maker of Labubu toys; initiates coverage
[Hong Kong] CGS International (CGSI) has initiated coverage on Pop Mart’s stock with an “add” rating, citing the group’s transformation from a toy retailer to an intellectual property (IP)-centric platform. CGSI set the price target for the Chinese stock at HK$249.60, versus its last price of HK$208 at Tuesday close (May 20). That represents upside…
Read MoreThe Voice Season 27 Winner Revealed
“It’s going to be tough,” the Maroon 5 frontman told E! News after the May 12 episode. “There are some worthy competitors, but I feel really good. I think my team is really, really, super amazing.” Meanwhile, Legend noted that all the coaches could do heading into the finale was sit back as fans cast…
Read MoreKaty Perry Calls Out Fan for Sliding Into Orlando Bloom’s DMs
Katy Perry is wide awake to Orlando Bloom‘s admirers. The “Hot N Cold” singer jokingly called out a fan for sliding into her fiancé’s DMs during her May 17 concert in Las Vegas as a way to introduce the performance of her 2024 song, “I’m His, He’s Mine.” In a video capture by a fan…
Read More15 Unexpected Father’s Day Gifts to Wow Dad — and No, They Don’t Include Beard Balm or Socks
Take the electric scalp massager we found. Your dad would probably never think of buying it for himself, but once experiences how relaxing it feels, he’ll wonder why he never thought to buy one for himself. Grilling accessories are a classic dad gift. If you want a related gift that’s still unique, opt for the…
Read MoreWhatsApp had no plans to vie with Facebook, co-founder says
[DENVER] WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that his messaging company had no plans to build social networking features to compete with Facebook before he sold the company to Mark Zuckerberg, a claim that bolsters Meta’s defence as it faces federal antitrust allegations. “We had no ambition to build Facebook-like functionality like a feed or any…
Read MoreSingPost names Teo Swee Lian as chairman-designate; Simon Israel to retire after 9 years at helm
[SINGAPORE] Singapore Post (SingPost) has appointed Teo Swee Lian, 65, to the board as chairman-designate and non-independent non-executive director with effect from Wednesday (May 21). She will also be appointed as an additional member of the finance and investment committee, compensation committee and nominations and corporate governance committee. The postal services company said in a…
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