Jimmy Kimmel’s New Best Friend Is the Supreme Court
It is important to explain exactly what the problem is here. If ABC fired Kimmel because he wanted to do something different in the 11 PM hour on weeknights, or because he didn’t think…
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Trump’s Argument for Firing Lisa Cook Lies in Tatters
It was evident from the start that this case was a dog. About the Virginia property, James had emailed her mortgage broker, “This property WILL NOT be my primary residence,” and on another…
Maurene Comey’s Case Will Tell Us: Does Impartial Justice Still Exist?
The answer to that question would not have been in doubt a year ago. The law is long established. The Civil Service Reform Act, and related due process protections, bars arbitrary,…
What Place Does Concentration Camp Art Have in Holocaust History?
Yet at times, her book can fall into the trap of seeing music as inherently uplifting. Many of her chapter titles, for example—“I felt sun on my face,” “She gave us hope and courage,” “The…
Trump’s Terrifying, Self-Serving Rebrand of Political Violence
It was no doubt inconvenient for the current administration for two of the claims Trump most often deploys to legitimize his hold on power—that immigrants are flooding into the country and…
STI continues slide on Friday, falls 0.2%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 295 to 262 after 2.6 billion shares worth S$3.3 billion change hands Singapore stocks ended the week lower on Friday (Sep 19), amid…
Netflix Hires ‘The Traitors’ Exec Syeda Irtizaali as Head of U.K. Unscripted Series
Netflix has poached a senior BBC exec to lead its unscripted series in the U.K. Syeda Irtizaali is set to join the streamer, where she will be part of VP of content Anne Mensah’s team and…
BMW’s new rebrand is so quiet you might miss it
BMW just made a subtle change to the logo on its latest car. The German automaker simplified the roundel on its new, fully electric BMW iX3 by removing the inner outlines of the logo. Most…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Success Validates UTA Strategy as Agency Unveils Ambitious Asian Expansion at Busan (EXCLUSIVE)
David Park has been showing up. For years, the UTA senior partner and television agent has made the trek to Asia multiple times annually, building relationships in markets where American…
Singapore reviewing short seller claim against India's Vedanta
The Singapore Police Force replied to Viceroy’s complaint, assigning it a reference number indicating it was reviewing the matter The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is reviewing a complaint…
Trump’s Crazed New Rants Make Jimmy Kimmel Mess Look Even More Corrupt
This week, ABC suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s show under pressure from the Trump administration. The ostensible reason: Kimmel supposedly spread disinformation about Charlie Kirk’s…
Queen Mantis Episode 5: Everything We Know So Far
Queen Mantis episode 5 will air on SBS on Friday (September 19) at 9:50 PM KST. Big revelations are awaiting viewers in this chapter, which will focus on the interaction between Jung Yi…
Philippines central bank tightens rules on large cash withdrawals amid graft crackdown
The new rule comes amid a government-led anti-corruption crackdown on infrastructure projects The Philippine central bank has tightened the noose on large cash withdrawals, ordering banks…
China’s showcase of AI chip prowess triggers US$240 billion rally
Investors are betting the recent flurry of talk by Chinese tech firms will translate into real products down the road FROM Huawei Technologies to Alibaba Group, China’s biggest tech firms…
Doctors are doing their best, but AI might be able to do better
Charlotte Blease is an associate professor in the medical faculty at Uppsala University in Sweden. She is also a researcher in the Digital Psychiatry Program at Harvard Medical School.…
Thai central bank intervenes to slow currency moves
The currency’s strength relative to regional peers is seen as a threat to exports and tourism Thailand’s central bank has intervened to slow the Thai currency’s movement, an assistant…
‘Exit 8’ Review: A Lost Man Wanders a Labyrinthine Limbo in a Witty, Elegantly Spare Videogame Adaptation
Given how few first-person videogames make a successful transition to the big screen, it’s surprising how easy Genki Kawamura‘s “Exit 8” makes it look. But perhaps the key to not losing…
Triple Win for the BBC’s ‘What It Feels Like for a Girl’ at Cádiz’s South Series Festival
The 3rd edition of South International Series Festival wrapped Wednesday Sept. 18 with “What It Feels Like for a Girl” and “Una historia muy heavy” emerging as the big winners, taking best…
How to make decisions you can stand behind regardless of the outcome
In April, when Duolingo’s CEO, Luis von Ahn, announced the company was going “AI-first,” he wasn’t just making a strategic decision. He was stepping into a spotlight few leaders envy. The…
‘The Senior’ Review: Michael Chiklis Plays a 59-Year-Old College Linebacker in Rod Lurie’s True-Life Sports Fairy Tale
The director Rod Lurie has had an eclectic career that often tilts toward the dark side — he has made films about the nitty-gritty of politics (“Nothing But the Truth,” “The Contender”),…
Balmain’s Celebrity History, From Josephine Baker to Beyoncé
Pierre Balmain was one of the earliest designers to grasp the power of celebrity in fashion. The French couturier built close relationships with the superstars of his era, dressing them…
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged at 0.5 per cent, decides to start selling ETFs
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady on Friday (Sep 19) but decided to start selling its holdings of risky assets, taking another step forward in phasing out remnants of its…
Reese Witherspoon Says David Fincher Told Her ‘I’m Not Putting You’ in ‘Gone Girl’: ‘He Was Totally Right’ and ‘Rosamund Pike Is So Diabolical’
Reese Witherspoon opened up about exiting the 2014 thriller “Gone Girl” while the film was in development. At the time, Witherspoon had been attached to star in the adaptation as Amy…
Lancôme Gives Back to Better Tomorrow
At Lancôme, making the world more beautiful transcends physical appearance. In sync with its core aim of caring for people and the planet for a happier, more sustainable future, the brand…