Gold hits one-week high on safe-haven demand, Fed decision loom
Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday (May 6) as rising concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans boosted safe-haven demand, while investors also kept a…
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Michael Lewis’s Paean to Federal Workers Hits Differently Under DOGE
The pressures American civil servants face also stem from the fact that, contrary to the right’s nightmare, the U.S. bureaucracy is distinctively nonautonomous—uniquely permeable by and…
Trump’s War on “Woke” Finally Hits NPR and PBS
The move comes after Trump’s first choice for the ambassadorship, Representative Elise Stefanik, withdrew her name from consideration after the Republican majority in the House of…
Nancy Astor’s Turquoise and Diamond Cartier Tiara Hits the Auction Block at Bonhams
LONDON – A turquoise and diamond Cartier tiara belonging to Nancy Astor, the American-born British aristocrat and first woman to take up a seat in Parliament, will be auctioned by Bonhams…
Asia: Markets struggle as trade war hits China factory activity
Stocks started limply on Wednesday as investors struggled to match Wall Street’s rally, with data showing Chinese factory activity contracted this month at its fastest pace for nearly two…
Cécred Hits the Road With Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour, Announces Pop-up Stores Across Seven Cities
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has made her hair care line Cécred the official beauty brand of her Cowboy Carter Tour. On Tuesday, the brand announced the Cécred Roadshow, a nationwide mobile…
Gold hits record high on economic growth concerns
Gold prices raced to an all-time high on Wednesday (Apr 16), driven by a weaker US dollar, trade war tensions and concerns over global economic growth due to US President Donald Trump’s…
Aurora borealis forecast expands as strong solar storm hits Earth. Here’s what to know
A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week burped out huge bursts of energy…
Multibillion dollar exodus hits China ETFs amid Trump tariff war
Investors are dumping exchange-traded funds tracking Chinese stocks at a record pace as the world’s biggest economies face off in an escalating trade war that is set to challenge global…
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere Hits 5.3 Million Viewers, Up 13% From Series Launch
“The Last of Us” returned to HBO for its second season on Sunday night, reaching 5.3 million viewers with its Season 2 premiere. That marks a 13% increase from the Season 1 premiere, which…
Asia: Stocks rise on electronics tariffs exemption, gold hits new high
Asian stocks rose on Monday as trade war fears were tempered by Donald Trump’s announcement of tariff exemptions for electronics, though the dollar weakened and safe-haven gold hit a fresh…
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Hits $550 Million Globally
Will “A Minecraft Movie” become the year’s first blockbuster to join the billion-dollar club? Well, Warner Bros. and Legendary’s PG video game adaptation is certainly on its way to the…
Housing market affordability is so stretched that home turnover hits a 40-year low
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. U.S. existing-home sales totaled just 4.06 million in 2024—the lowest…
Why Tax Day hits singles harder—and what’s finally starting to change
Tax Day is right around the corner—an annual reminder that without the option to file jointly, singles pay more per dollar earned than married people. Tax advantages are just one of more…
China Box Office: ‘Ne Zha 2’ Nears $2 Billion as Imax Total Hits $144 Million
China’s box office continued to be dominated by “Ne Zha 2,” which grossed RMB471.9 million ($65.5 million) over the Feb. 28–March 2 weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $1.98 billion,…
Stripe hits $91.5 billion valuation in latest tender offer
Stripe on Thursday announced a tender offer for employees and shareholders that valued the company at $91.5 billion, nearly 41% higher than its valuation a year ago, potentially delaying…
Naomi Campbell Hits the Runway at Burberry’s Fall 2025 London Fashion Week Show in Dramatic Purple Coat With Fringe Details
Naomi Campbell hit the runway for Burberry to close out London Fashion Week on Monday. The longtime model was among a bevy of high-profile figures who appeared on the catwalk for the…
Trust Bank hits one million customers, launches investment products
SINGAPORE digital bank Trust Bank has hit the one-million-customer milestone, making up about 20 per cent of the adult population in the city-state. It crossed the milestone in February,…
Borrowing strain hits NAB’s Q1 profit, shares dive
NATIONAL Australia Bank, the country’s biggest business lender, said on Wednesday that first-quarter profit slipped as competition for customers ate into margins and more borrowers fell…
‘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…
‘SNL50’ Ratings: Anniversary Special Hits 14.8 Million Viewers on NBC, More Than 200% Above Season Average
NBC’s 50th anniversary special for “Saturday Night Live” hit a very strong 14.8 million viewers on average across NBC and Peacock on Sunday night. That number is202% above the average…
Czech Filmmakers Hope to Ride ‘Wave’ of New Audiovisual Law Toward More Breakout Hits
One year ago, production in Prague had hit a worrying lull, with an uncharacteristic slowdown apparent on the usually booked soundstages and bustling streets of the Czech capital. Normally…
Key Spanish Films for Sale at Berlin’s EFM – From an Ester Expósito Starrer to Sundance Hits and the Latest from Amenábar, Carla Simón and Cesc Gay
A selection of Spanish titles being sold at the European Film Market. “My Friend Eva,” Cesc Gay A romantic comedy about Eva, who, after 20 years of marriage, seeks to rediscover love and…
US inflation data hits regional markets; STI up 0.2%
SINGAPORE equities ended Thursday (Feb 13) higher, even as US data – which indicated sticky inflation – hit regional markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) gained 7.96 points, or 0.2 per…