Posts by Riah Marton
Gold set for worst week in six months as trade calm dents safe-haven appeal
[BENGALURU] Gold prices eased on Friday (May 16) and were on track for their steepest weekly decline in six months, as a stronger US dollar and waning trade war concerns dampened its appeal as a safe-haven asset. Spot gold was down 0.1 per cent at US$3,235.59 an ounce, as at 0027 GMT. Bullion lost more…
Read MorePete Davidson and Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt Match During Red Carpet Debut
David, the daughter of Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s Larry David, revealed a lot about her two-and-a-half year romance with Davidson in her 2020 book of essays, No One Asked For This. The couple first began dating in 2016, with David writing that they were “kindred spirits.” But she admitted Davidson’s mental health struggles had taken a toll on her. “Previously, self-harm and…
Read MoreMeta delays release of its ‘Behemoth’ AI model: WSJ
Published Fri, May 16, 2025 · 07:08 AM META Platforms is delaying the release of its flagship “Behemoth” AI model due to concerns about its capabilities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Company engineers are struggling to significantly improve the capabilities of its Behemoth large-language model, resulting in…
Read MoreFTX to distribute US$5 billion in next round of creditor payments
Published Fri, May 16, 2025 · 07:06 AM [NEW YORK] Advisers overseeing the bankruptcy of former cryptocurrency firm FTX are preparing to distribute another US$5 billion to company creditors, in what will be the second payment to customers this year. FTX said this round of distributions will start on May 30 and that customers and…
Read MoreBillie Eilish Calls Out Fans Who Fell for AI Version of Her at Met Gala 2025
Billie Eilish is wondering what was that fake photo made for. The two-time Oscar winner had some fun calling out social media users’ negative reactions to her red carpet fashion at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5. What made her happier than ever, though, was the fact that she wasn’t even at the event.…
Read MoreOil prices settle 2% lower on expectations for US-Iran nuclear deal
[LONDON] Oil prices settled lower on Thursday on expectations for a US-Iran nuclear deal that could result in sanctions being eased and more barrels released onto the global market. Brent crude futures settled down US$1.56, or 2.36 per cent, to US$64.53 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures settled down US$1.53, or 2.42 per cent,…
Read MoreEU Set to Accept Microsoft’s Proposal to Resolve Teams Bundle Dispute
Image: Guillaume Périgois/Unsplash EU regulators are expected to accept a proposal from Microsoft that would resolve a long-running antitrust investigation into the bundling of its Teams app with Office, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. In June 2024, the European Commission formally charged the tech giant for disproportionately restricting competition…
Read MoreCassie Ventura Details Ex Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Alleged Drug Use
Male Escort Says He Could Hear Sean “Diddy” Combs Assaulting Cassie When Ventura didn’t join Combs right when he called for her on one occasion, Phillip testified May 12 that Combs threw a liquor bottle in her direction, then grabbed her by her hair and dragged her into the bedroom. “She was screaming,” Phillip said, and,…
Read MoreBryan Kohberger Is Not the Killer? Idaho University Murders Suspect Names Another Suspect Claiming He Didn’t Commit Crime
Bryan Kohberger has named a different suspect whom he claims is behind the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, in a dramatic turn of events just weeks before his death penalty trial. Kohberger, the man accused in the high-profile quadruple homicide case, appeared in an Ada County, Idaho courtroom Thursday morning. Judge Steven…
Read MoreAna de Armas Breaks Silence on Tom Cruise Relationship Amid Romance Rumors
Ana De Armas isn’t pirouetting around when it comes to her thoughts about Tom Cruise. While the Ballerina actress has recently sparked romance rumors with the Mission: Impossible star, she revealed that a working relationship with Tom is what she’s focused on, as they are collaborating “a few projects together.” “It’s so much fun, and…
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