Posts by Riah Marton
Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
[TORONTO] The start of President Donald Trump’s term earned rave reviews at the world’s leading crypto conference on Wednesday, but top industry lawyers said digital platforms wanted regulatory clarity while the Republicans control Congress. “Across the board, it’s been a very encouraging three months,” said Lewis Cohen, a lawyer specialising in digital assets with the…
Read MoreJapanese carmakers face US$19 billion hit from Trump’s tariffs
[TOKYO] Japan’s biggest carmakers are looking at a hit of more than US$19 billion from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs that have left the global auto industry reeling. The industry’s top brands warned of a weaker financial performance this year, or withheld guidance altogether, as they tallied up the potential cost of Trump’s ever-changing policies…
Read MoreOil falls after US crude inventories rise
[NEW YORK] Oil prices eased on Wednesday after government data showed US crude oil stockpiles rose unexpectedly last week, prompting investor concerns of excess supplies. Brent crude futures settled 54 cents, or around 0.81 per cent, lower to US$66.09 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 52 cents, or 0.82 per cent, to US$63.15. Both benchmarks traded close…
Read MoreCassie Ventura Testifies on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Alleged Rape in 2018 After Breakup
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 MoreStandard Chartered’s corporate bank wants to power Asia’s next growth chapter
[SINGAPORE] Asia’s rapid innovation in recent years is the foundation upon which its future will be built, said Standard Chartered’s Stella Choe. As global head of corporate coverage at StanChart’s corporate and investment banking arm, Choe believes that recent developments in key sectors are set to position the region as a leader in the global…
Read MoreEuropean Vulnerability Database is Live: What This ‘Essential Tool’ Offers Security Experts
Juhan Lepassaar, Executive Director at ENISA. Image: Hubert Burda Media/Flickr Europe may not have total faith in the US’s Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, so it has created its own version. As of May 13, the European Vulnerability Database is up and running. According to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), cyber researchers…
Read MoreWaymo recalls more than 1,200 automated vehicles after minor crashes
Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing company that launched its services in Los Angeles late last year, is recalling more than 1,200 vehicles due to a software defect, the National Highway Traffic Safety Assn. said Wednesday. The recall comes after a series of minor crashes with gates, chains and other obstacles in the road that did not…
Read MoreHilary Duff’s Husband Matthew Koma Teases Her Return to Music After 10 Years
It looks like Matthew Koma is coming clean about what Hilary Duff has been up to. The musician seemingly hinted that the Lizzie McGuire alum is working on new music while sharing a sweet tribute…
Read MoreDiddy Trial: Cassie Ventura Name-Drops Major Celebrities and Details the Injuries She Suffered During Violent Sexual Encounters with Male Sex Workers
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s former partner and key accuser, Cassie Ventura, is testifying for a second consecutive day as jurors prepare to watch video evidence of the so-called “Freak Offs” at the center of the trial. Ventura, who is pregnant, gave emotional and disturbing testimony in the New York trial, where Combs faces sex-trafficking and racketeering…
Read MoreI Tried the Celebrity-Approved Jelly Shoes That Are Summer 2025’s Most Divisive Trend—and Didn’t Hate It
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. From mesh flats to ballet sneaker hybrids, a new controversial shoe trend seems to pop up every other scroll. And while I’m usually down to try whatever’s trending, I was hesitant about…
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