Need a bodyguard? Now there’s an app for that
A new app makes hiring security as simple as ordering an Uber. A viral TikTok with 11.2 million views reads, “POV we just ordered bodyguards to pick us up from the airport.” In the video,…
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Jane Fonda to Receive Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas Award for Her Commitment to Social Justice Issues (EXCLUSIVE)
Jane Fonda will receive the William O. Douglas Award for her commitment to social causes at Public Counsel‘s annual gala dinner on Feb. 27 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. She is…
Step Inside Dubai Mall’s New Social Media-driven Theme Park
DUBAI — Step into House of Hype and you’re immediately transported into what feels like a living, breathing social media feed. Neon-lit corridors pulse with rhythmic beats as visitors pose…
Tyla Puts Sultry Spin on Utilitarianism in Distressed Boiler Suit on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
Tyla added a plunging twist to the traditional boiler suit on Tuesday while appearing on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” The “Water” singer sported a stone-washed onesie unzipped, layering on…
Memecoin Scandal Threatens Argentine President Javier Milei
Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has come under fire for the abrupt collapse of a cryptocurrency he promoted, in a move that has triggered lawsuits and calls for his impeachment. Milei…
Reggie Miller Will Bounce to NBC Sports for NBA Coverage
Reggie Miller, the Indiana Pacers NBA veteran, is still following the bouncing ball. The basketball star will after the end of this NBA season leave Warner Bros. Discovery, where he has…
Cordlife expects to be in the red for FY2024; ‘no assurance’ of profitability in FY2025
PRIVATE cord-blood bank Cordlife expects to post a loss for the 2024 fiscal year due to the financial fallout from lapses discovered in the storage of its cord-blood units two years ago.…
Big Lots store closures update: Other retailers are swooping in to take over locations in several states
The restructuring firm that took control of Big Lots in the wake of its bankruptcy last year appears to be making progress in its effort to transfer some of the discount chain’s ill-fated…
‘The Rich Look’ Dominated the Evening Collections at NYFW for Fall 2025
It’s been said luxury may be losing its luster, but New York’s eveningwear designers are having a hard time letting go. Their collections this season underscored formality with sumptuous…
‘Peaky Blinders’ World Will Continue After Netflix Film, Creator Steven Knight Says
“Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight is not done with his hit creation yet. Speaking on the “BBC Breakfast” show on Tuesday, Knight said that the highly anticipated Netflix feature film…
Why some school districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds
Jefferson Early Learning Center bears little resemblance to elementary schools many adults recall attending in their earliest years. The classrooms have child-size boats and construction…
Southwest layoffs: LUV stock price rises as airline slashes corporate workforce in ‘transformational plan’
Southwest Airlines has announced that it will lay off 15% of its employees in an effort to reduce costs and maximize its efficiencies. Here’s what you need to know about Southwest’s…
‘Conclave’ Hits $100 Million Milestone at Global Box Office
“Conclave” will cross the $100 million mark at the worldwide box office this week, a major milestone for a film aimed squarely at adult audiences. The news comes days after the papal…
Goldman hoists gold target to US$3,100 on central-bank demand
GOLDMAN Sachs Group raised its year-end gold target to US$3,100 an ounce on central-bank buying and inflows into bullion-backed exchange-traded funds, highlighting Wall Street’s enthusiasm…
The Ketamine-Fueled ‘Psychedelic Slumber Parties’ That Get Tech Execs Back on Track
We check with everybody to see if we have their consent, from every part of their body, to receive medicine. Then our medical doctor and registered nurse distribute the medicine through a…
Indonesia’s JAFF Returns for 20th Edition, Expands Market Component
Indonesia’s Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) will mark its 20th anniversary with an expanded edition running Nov. 29-Dec. 6, in Yogyakarta. The festival will continue its JAFF…
EXCLUSIVE: Halle Berry Launches Respin Health for Modern Menopause Care With AI Tech Savvy and a Holistic Approach
It’s time for menopause — and the conversation surrounding it — to get a modern makeover. And to give it a contemporary spin, Halle Berry, one of today’s leading voices behind the…
What is Y Combinator now? Critics say the famed accelerator is having an identity crisis
In December, Y Combinator’s first-ever Fall batch got their own Demo Day. The Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator—which has produced big hits like Airbnb, Doordash, and Stripe—had…
Gold market ructions spur spike in Singapore exports to the US
GOLD shipments from Singapore to the US climbed to the highest level in almost three years in January, a further sign of the ructions in bullion trading after pricing disparities opened up…
Americans are eating so much meat, Dawn had to reformulate its dish soap
In 2017, the most consumed household food was coffee. In 2024, it was meat. That doesn’t just mean many Americans are eating more animal protein than ever. It means there are downstream…
Robinhood expects to launch crypto products in Singapore in 2025
ROBINHOOD Markets plans to launch Singapore crypto offerings in 2025 through an entity of European digital-assets exchange Bitstamp, which it recently acquired. The company intends to roll…
DBS names new heads of operations, and corporate and SME banking
SINGAPORE’S largest lender DBS named on Tuesday (Feb 18) its two picks for the group head of its corporate and SME banking unit, as well as its group head of operations. The current…
Berlin’s Co-Pro Series Welcomes Skateboarders, Drug Kingpins and Fernando Meirelles
Female-led shows, crime dramas and politically charged stories are still making their mark. “Anne of Green Gables” author Lucy Maud Montgomery will finally get the starry treatment worthy…
Joor Unveils ‘Joor Discover’ to Simplify Wholesale Matchmaking in the Fashion Industry
Joor, the wholesale management ecosystem for the fashion apparel industry, sees nearly $20 billion in transactions processed annually while having more than 14,000 brands and 650,000…