Posts by Nathan Pine
This $20 Amazon Insect Trap Actually Saved My Kitchen from Fruit Flies
My kitchen used to have fruit flies. Annoying, but true. It’s a common summer problem, especially where I live in Los Angeles. The tiny bugs are small enough to sneak through window screens and sliding doors when you’re trying to let in some fresh air. They can even make their way up through sink drains,…
Read MoreHurricane center watching possible tropical storm after Gil downgraded
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are monitoring a disturbance in the Atlantic that has the potential to develop into a tropical cyclone, after Hurricane Gil weakened into a tropical storm in the Pacific. Why It Matters The Atlantic Hurricane season has seen three named systems so far in 2025: Andrea, Barry and Chantal.…
Read MoreAs Trump’s tariffs bite, investors should ensure the companies they own have strong fundamentals
[SINGAPORE] It seemed like Groundhog Day again when US President Donald Trump unveiled revised reciprocal tariffs on imports from dozens of countries last Thursday (Jul 31). The adjusted rates came just one day before the previously announced reciprocal tariffs were due to kick in; the new duties will take effect only on Aug 7. To…
Read MoreTackling Tom Brady’s Dating History and Rumors: Sofía Vergara, Kim Kardashian, Gisele Bündchen and More
Tom is clearly not letting any gossip about his love life fumble his summer plans. Over the past few months, he’s enjoyed trips to Japan and Europe with his kids Benjamin, 15, and Vivian, 12, from his marriage to Gisele and son Jack, 17, from his previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan. “Euro Summer 2025: so…
Read More3D scan predicted big baby—then she arrived: “Thank goodness for epidurals”
A mom from Tennessee was told her baby was measuring big, but nothing could prepare her for the number on the scales. Nancy Hawkins (@nancyfhawkins) shared the surprise twist that followed a routine third-trimester growth scan in a post on TikTok. The post begins with an image from her 3D scan, alongside the text: “The…
Read MoreBuffett’s Berkshire hit with US$3.8 billion Kraft Heinz charge
WARREN Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway took a US$3.8 billion impairment on its Kraft Heinz stake, the latest hit to a bet that’s weighed on the billionaire investor’s company in recent years. On Saturday (Aug 2), Berkshire marked down the carrying value of its Kraft Heinz investment to US$8.4 billion, down from more than US$17 billion at…
Read MoreMixed H1 2025 performance, but hospitality S-Reits push ahead with portfolio reconstitution and diversification
[SINGAPORE] Three out of five Singapore-listed hospitality trusts have reported half-yearly financial results for the first half of 2025 over the past week, with two more due to report this week. CapitaLand Ascott Trust (Clas) reported a resilient performance in H1 2025, with revenue rising 3 per cent year on year to S$398.5 million and…
Read MoreAdam Lambert Defends Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Casting: “That’s The Point”
As Cynthia Erivo channels the Son of God, her Judas is coming to her defense. Ahead of this weekend’s star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar concert at Hollywood Bowl, Adam Lambert defended the casting of Erivo in the eponymous biblical role, which has drawn backlash from some circles over the Tony-winning actress being a Black LGBTQ woman.…
Read MoreChecking In With Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews and the Rest of The Princess Diaries Cast
Bow down to Hollywood royalty. Ever since her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi, Julie Andrews has appeared in family friendly flicks like Tooth Fairy, Ella Enchanted, Despicable Me and the Shrek franchise. In addition to her lead roles in The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins the Oscar winner is also a best-selling author thanks…
Read MoreJewish Film Institute Announces 2025 Grant Recipients; SFJFF Best Documentary Short & Best Narrative Short Award Winners Revealed
EXCLUSIVE: The Jewish Film Institute has revealed the recipients for its 2025 grants. In total, JFI is honoring six narrative and documentary films this year, chosen from a record 136 applicants. The organization awarded $75,000 in grants this year. The projects were chosen by an independent panel of filmmakers and industry professionals. Since its inception…
Read MoreSouth-East Asian firms test Hong Kong waters amid IPO surge
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asian companies have mostly sat out Hong Kong’s 2025 listing boom, but a cautious revival may be under way with four more initial public offerings (IPOs) from the region in the pipeline, according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). Johnson Chui, HKEX’s head of issuer services, told The Business Times that four…
Read MoreChris Meloni Teases ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Appearance: “Hangin With Friends”
Chris Meloni will return to his alma mater, Law & Order: SVU, for the upcoming 27th season of the perennially popular procedural, the actor confirmed in a recent Instagram post. “Hangin with friends on a Friday nite @therealmariskahargitay @dannflorek,” the Emmy-nominated actor wrote on social media alongside selfies of himself with fellow series vets Mariska…
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