Posts by Nathan Pine
Silver tops US$65 for first time; gold firms as US unemployment rate climbs
[BENGALURU] Silver vaulted past the US$65 mark for the first time on Wednesday (Dec 17), while gold edged higher as weaker US labour data rekindled expectations of interest-rate cuts, pressuring the US dollar and boosting demand for precious metals. Spot silver climbed 2.8 per cent to a record high of US$65.63 an ounce. Gold edged…
Read More‘Hamnet’ Breakout Jacobi Jupe Joins Scarlett Johansson In New ‘Exorcist’ Movie
Jacobi Jupe is set to join Scarlett Johansson in the next installment of the iconic horror franchise The Exorcist, from writer-director Mike Flanagan. The film will tell an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe and is not a sequel to The Exorcist: Believer. It is produced by Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Morgan Creek Entertainment and Flanagan — who also will…
Read MoreOscar Short Films Shortlists Include Pics Supported By Emma Thompson, Domhnall Gleeson, Jennifer Lewis, Miriam Margoyles and Zar Amir
The 2026 Oscars shortlist was revealed Tuesday, and the Live Action Shorts and Animated Short categories showcase a taste for the fantastical, the existential and the courage it takes to face great fear. Each short uniquely showcases the endurance of the human spirit when faced with prejudice, trauma, or a supernatural element beyond themselves. Notable…
Read MoreChina lowers EU pork tariffs in final ruling after 18-month probe
Importers will receive a refund on the difference between the rates paid since September. [BEIJING/MADRID] China on Tuesday (Dec 16) sharply reduced tariffs on European Union pork imports worth over US$2 billion in the final ruling of an anti-dumping investigation seen as a response to the bloc’s duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). Some from…
Read MoreBilly Ray Remembers Rob Reiner And His Remarkable Movie Win Streak – Guest Column
As a lifetime baseball fan and Dodgers fanatic, Rob Reiner would appreciate the following statistic more than anyone: He began his career by going seven-for-seven. In his first seven at-bats, he had seven hits. No, not just hits, achievements. Consider the following list: This Is Spinal Tap The Sure Thing Stand By Me The Princess…
Read MoreOld Navy Quietly Drops Cozy Winter Staples to 70% Off – $11 Sweaters, $9 Leggings & More
We just found the most jaw-dropping fashion steals at Old Navy, starting at just $6.90! Today’s the last day to take advantage of the brand’s massive 70% off savings promo, and it’s also the last day to place an order for delivery by Christmas Eve. Plus, if you spend over $100, you’ll get an extra…
Read MoreOUE raises stake in OUE Healthcare to 89.7% with S$20.7 million share purchase
OUE says the transaction is in line with its commitment to the longer-term prospects of OUE Healthcare’s core business [SINGAPORE] OUE has agreed to acquire a 19.3 per cent stake in Catalist-listed OUE Healthcare , amounting to some 858.4 million shares, for an aggregate consideration of S$20.7 million. The real estate and healthcare group on…
Read MoreDanielle Fishel Shares Health Update One Year After Sharing Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress wrote.…
Read More‘Survivor’ & ‘The Floor’ Season Finales To Be Interrupted By Live Trump Address
President Trump may annoy reality and game show fans tomorrow night. The former host of The Apprentice has set a live, primetime address to the nation for Wednesday night at 9pm ET. All four broadcast networks will carry the speech and will pre-empt their primetime schedules to air the address live. Trump only announced that…
Read MoreNick Reiner Murder Charges: Read The DA’s Just Filed Felony Complaint Against Rob Reiner’s Son
Nick Reiner has officially been charged with two counts of first degree murder with a “special circumstance” for the December 14 stabbing deaths of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner. He could face the death penalty because of that special circumstance provision, though the LA County District Attorney said today no final decision has…
Read MoreInside Dua Lipa’s ‘Everyday Essentials’ Skincare Routine With DUA by AB
DUA by AB Has a Superstar Formula (and Founder) The key is the brand’s signature TFC5 technology. It promises to promote the skin’s natural health by supporting its barrier and enhancing elasticity in the long term. Inside you’ll find various powerful actives like biomimetic peptides, moisture-enhancing proteins, and protective antioxidants. Combined, these help to strengthen…
Read MoreSBI Shinsei Bank to debut after second-biggest Japan IPO of 2025
The lender’s listing has boosted the total volume in the country’s IPO market to a seven-year high [TOKYO] SBI Shinsei Bank will start trading in Tokyo on Wednesday (Dec 17) after raising 322 billion yen (S$2.7 billion) in Japan’s second-biggest initial public offering of the year. The sale saw the shares priced at 1,450 yen…
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