Posts by Nathan Pine
Meta says US states are seeking US$1.4 trillion in penalties for violating child safety law
Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 01:08 PM META Platforms said in a court filing on Monday (Jul 6) that four states were seeking US$1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations the company designed its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users and misled the public about their safety. Meta put forward the figure in…
Read MoreVirtual Production Company Orbital Studios Moving To Television City In L.A.
Virtual production company Orbital Studios has a new brick-and-mortar home. The producer whose credits include Netflix’s Nemesis and FX’s upcoming The Drop: A Snowfall Saga is setting up shop at Television City in Los Angeles. Established in 2020, Orbital Studios offers art teams, tools, software and pipelines aimed at making virtual production faster, leaner and…
Read MoreUnusual Way Zendaya Found Out She Was Up For A Prime Role In ‘The Odyssey’
Zendaya may play the all-knowing goddess Athena in Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey, but the actress was not nearly so omniscient about her casting in the film. In fact, she didn’t even know she was up for it. Turns out, it was her husband who told her. “I was already excited,” she said…
Read MoreSingapore to speed up cross-listing of foreign ETFs with 3-month approval target
This will lead to a wider range of exchange-listed products available to investors here: SGX [SINGAPORE] Singapore is moving to significantly cut the time it takes for asset managers to cross-list foreign exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), as it seeks to broaden investment choices and attract more issuers. SGX will introduce a…
Read MoreBelgium Mocks Trump Aided Red Card Suspension After Big World Cup Win
The victorious Belgium team mainly let their skills do the talking at the World Cup after a day of red card suspension controversy, a failed appeal, and the unsurprising intervention of Donald Trump. For some, the 4-1 win Monday over a demolished Christian Pulisic and Team USA in Seattle, WA would have said it all.…
Read MoreHong Kong begins trial operation of New gold clearing system
Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 10:34 AM HONG Kong has launched a trial operation of a new gold clearing system, backed by several major banks, in a key step toward its ambition to become a major bullion-trading hub with price-setting power. The mechanism will help lay the ground for the city to contribute a…
Read MoreDBS shares rise 1.8% to hit all-time intraday high as sentiment improves
[SINGAPORE] Shares of DBS Bank hit an all-time high on Tuesday (Jul 7) as the stock rose as much as 1.8 per cent, with the two other banks also making gains. Its counter climbed to S$68.14 as at 9.51 am, having added S$1.23 from its closing price on Monday. Over 1 million shares had changed…
Read MoreIs Taylor Swift Releasing a Wedding Documentary? The Truth
If this was a movie, it would be for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s eyes only. Leading up to the couple’s July 3 wedding, filming notices were spotted outside Madison Square Garden that indicated a film shoot was taking place, causing fans to speculate that the Grammy winner could be releasing a movie version of…
Read MoreWhy Penélope Cruz Says She’s “Still Learning” in Marriage With Husband Javier Bardem
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly From the moment the Jennifer’s Body star met the rapper born Colson Baker on their shared movie set in 2020, she knew their relationship was destined to become what she called a “once in a lifetime” romance. Chatting with their Midnight in the Switchgrass director Randall Emmett on his and his…
Read MoreGold steadies as traders look to Fed for interest-rate outlook
Bullion is around a fifth lower than immediately prior to the war in the Middle East Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 09:04 AM [SINGAPORE] Gold was little changed as traders awaited minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s last meeting for fresh insights into the path for US interest rates. Bullion was near US$4,165 an…
Read MoreGold slips for second day as Hormuz tensions fan inflation fears
Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 09:04 AM — Updated Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 12:11 PM [SINGAPORE] Gold fell for a second day after renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a reminder of the risks faced by vessels carrying oil and natural gas via the waterway. Bullion dropped as much as…
Read MoreEngland’s World Cup Win Over Mexico Scores Record Ratings
One of England’s best ever World Cup performances in modern history is on track to become the highest-rated telecast in U.S. Spanish-language TV history. England’s heroic 3-2 win over Mexico in the Estadio Azteca, which saw the Three Lions hold on for nearly half an hour after they went down to ten men, has drawn…
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