Indonesia’s Joko Anwar Receives French Cultural Honor
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, receiving the prestigious cultural honor at a ceremony held at…
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Nick Reiner Stole Money from His Parents Rob Reiner and Michele and Paid Sex Worker to Lose His Virginity
Nick Reiner had earlier spoken about his troubled past, once admitting that he lost his virginity to a sex worker and paid for the encounter with money he had stolen from his parents, Rob…
ICE is spending millions on ads to recruit new agents
The Trump administration is spending millions on advertisements aimed at recruiting new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The ads are so widespread that TV viewers and…
How philosophy can help with burnout
One of Michael’s friends told him recently, “I’m not burned out; I’m just feeling empty.” She shows up, meets deadlines, and manages to smile in meetings. But her work feels weightless and…
Thai central bank is 'taking action' on baht, worried by rapid rise
Thailand’s central bank has taken action to tackle the appreciation of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Tuesday (Dec 16). It is worried about the currency’s rapid rise and is…
Kering Sells 60% Stake in Fifth Avenue Property
Continuing to shed real estate assets to raise cash and reduce its debt, Kering announced a joint venture agreement with private equity firm Ardian for its property at 715-717 Fifth Avenue…
Rupee hits record low, pressured by persistent outflows and NDF maturities
The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, pressured by dollar bids spurred by the likely maturity of positions in the non-deliverable…
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Donald Trump as ‘Hateful and Vile’ For Saying Rob Reiner Had ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’: ‘That Corroded Brain Is in Charge of Our Lives’
Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump during his Monday night broadcast of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for saying Rob Reiner died “due to the anger he caused others” through his “Trump derangement…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe charts a new course for autonomous vehicles
“Somehow, it didn’t leak.” When I caught up with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe after the company’s “AI & Autonomy Day” keynote on December 11 at its Palo Alto headquarters, he…
3 must-visit sites for finding free stock images
Finding the perfect (and legal) image for your blog post, social media update, or presentation is about as fun as doing your own taxes. You want something high-quality, relevant, and —most…
James Woods Tears Up Over ‘Infuriating’ Remarks About ‘Patriot’ Rob Reiner: ‘Because You Disagree With People, Doesn’t Mean You Have to Hate People’
James Woods, who has been vocally pro-Donald Trump, is speaking out against the “distasteful” comments made about Rob Reiner. Woods, who starred in Reiner’s “Ghosts of Mississippi” in…
LoveShackFancy Pre-fall 2026: Going Global
How does the LoveShackFancy client travel for summer? Designer Rebecca Hessel Cohen believes “her passport is pink.” For pre-fall 2026, the designer parlayed her nostalgic sensibilities…
Penhaligon’s Elevates Experiential Retail With Dubai Mall and Regent Street Flagships
LONDON— Penhaligon’s, part of Puig‘s portfolio of fragrance brands, this week is set to officially unveil two flagships, one in the Dubai Mall and the other on London’s Regent Street.…
Molly Sims’ Yse Beauty Secures $15 Million Series A Funding
Molly Sims had a successful 2025, with her brand Yse Beauty launching exclusively in Sephora. Now, she is entering 2026 in an even stronger position as Yse closed a $15 million Series A…
Rae Wellness Returns
Supplements brand Rae Wellness is returning under founder and chief executive officer Angie Tebbe. Rae was launched in 2019 by Tebbe, a former Target executive, with products that support…
Top Beauty Retail Execs Share What Sold Well During the Cyber Five
The Dyson Air Wrap’s still got it, apparently. Five years after the multipurpose hair tool’s emergence as one of TikTok’s earliest viral beauty products, several retailers reported the Air…
The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at Revlon, L’Oréal and More
Here, the latest executive moves in beauty. Ariadne Oliveira has been named Revlon’s vice president of marketing innovation, global professional hair. Oliviera joins the company from…
Your Disney Princess Christmas Outfit Choices Will Reveal Your Dream Holiday Vacation
What would the Disney princesses wear on Christmas? Would Belle wear a gorgeous golden gown or a cozy sweater? Would Ariel spend Christmas at the beach or by the fireside in her nice warm…
DBS, OCBC hit new records but UOB lags
The new records follow DBS’ appointment by the Chinese central bank to be the first local bank to serve as a yuan clearing lender Shares of two local banks, DBS and OCBC, hit all-time…
Stock investing in 2026 demands diversification, active approach amid AI boom, geopolitical risks
Markets across Asia are likely to benefit from recent Fed rate cuts as well as a weaker US dollar Diversification and active management are likely to become more important for investors as…
Philippine wealth fund to invest in port company Asian Terminals
The Philippine sovereign wealth fund has pursued a few deals since its inception in 2023 Philippine sovereign wealth fund Maharlika Investment plans to acquire a minority stake in Asian…
Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh
ASIAN markets extended losses with Wall Street on Tuesday as investors jockeyed for position ahead of key US jobs and inflation data, while sentiment remains subdued by worries over a…
Economists at CBA, NAB call for Australia February rate hike
RBA Governor Michele Bullock has ruled out further policy easing last week after keeping rates steady The Commonwealth Bank of Australia and the National Australia Bank, two of the…
ExxonMobil’s latest Singapore facility signals that innovation can continue amid global challenges: DPM Gan
The move comes even as the company is set to lay off 10 to 15% of its Singapore workforce by end-2027 A new facility set up by oil giant ExxonMobil on Jurong Island shows that innovation…