Posts by Riah Marton
San Antonio Man Killed Ex After She Filed Domestic Violence Charges Against Him, Posted Video Evidence on Social Media
A Texas man fatally shot his ex-girlfriend in an act of revenge after she filed domestic violence charges against him, according to police. Damen Carillo, 26, is facing one count of first-degree murder over the killing of 24-year-old Ghabriella Barrera, according to Bexar County court records. Barrera was Shot and Killed While Driving Back from…
Read MoreDirect impact of trade tariffs affects about 3% of OCBC’s loan book; portfolio remains ‘resilient’
[SINGAPORE] Current trade tariffs are expected to have a “first-order impact” on 3 per cent of OCBC’s loan book, group chief financial officer Goh Chin Yee said at the bank’s first-quarter earnings call on Friday (May 9). “We further stress-tested our portfolio for potential vulnerabilities and assessed that our portfolio remains resilient,” Goh said. OCBC’s…
Read MoreSEC seeks to settle legal fight with Ripple Labs for US$50 million
The SEC has dismissed or paused several other legal cases and investigations targeting crypto companies since US President Donald Trump took office and pledged to end crypto regulation by enforcement Published Fri, May 9, 2025 · 11:36 AM [WASHINGTON] The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moved to settle a long-running legal battle against Ripple…
Read MoreFlirting Lessons Author Jasmine Guillory Reveals Her Favorite—and Least Favorite—Rom-Com Tropes
From slow burns to love triangles and everything in between, author Jasmine Guillory is certainly no stranger to romance tropes. She’s even been known to create some of her own. Indeed, Guillory’s wildly successful 2018 novel The Proposal follows Nikole, who—after her boyfriend of five months unexpectedly, undesirably and very publicly proposes to her—is swept…
Read MoreShia LaBeouf Details Past Feud With Alec Baldwin Due to His “Fractured Little Weak Ego”
“Me and him are good because he’s gone through a lot. I’ve gone through a lot,” Shia told the outlet. “We’ve both been able to send each other love and make it right before all the madness happened on both sides. We made it right. He’s a good guy. He’s just like me.” He added,…
Read MoreHow the Singapore dollar could perform against the US dollar this year
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore dollar and other Asian currencies are continuing to gain ground against the US dollar as the tariff fallout weighs on the greenback. The Singdollar opened the week firm at 1.29 to the US dollar – a level not seen since September 2024. Year-to-date, that’s a jump of about 5 per cent. On…
Read MoreGold firms on dip buying; US-China trade talks in focus
Published Fri, May 9, 2025 · 10:01 AM [BENGALURU] Gold prices firmed on Friday (May 9), as investors bought bullion following a decline in the previous session, while markets looked ahead to US-China trade talks due this weekend. Spot gold rose 0.1 per cent to US$3,309.39 an ounce, as at 0024 GMT. US gold futures…
Read MoreMarco Polo Marine posts 3.4% decline in H1 profit to S$10.6 million
[SINGAPORE] Marco Polo Marine on Friday (May 9) posted a 3.4 per cent year on year decline in H1 net profit to S$10.6 million, from S$11 million. The results translate to earnings per share of S$0.0028, against S$0.0029 in the same period last year. No dividend was declared for the half year, unchanged from the year before.…
Read MoreHow ACM Awards 2025 Paid Tribute to Dolly Parton’s Late Husband Carl Dean
Dolly Parton Reflects on “Hard” Time Two Months After Husband Carl Dean’s Death (Exclusive) Like Dolly Parton, the country music community will always love Carl Dean. That’s why 2025 ACM Awards host Reba McEntire shared a special tribute to him and other late stars at the May 8 ceremony. Taking the stage inside the Ford Center…
Read MoreNicole Kidman Debuts Dramatic New Transformation at ACM Awards 2025 After Dark Hair Look for Met Gala
Nicole Kidman is tailoring her hair for every occasion. Days after she stepped out to the 2025 Met Gala with a striking pixie cut featuring brunette roots flowing out from beneath golden tresses, the Oscar winner switched up her look again for the 2025 ACM Awards. (Click here to see all the celebrity arrivals.) Sporting…
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