Posts by Nathan Pine
China’s central bank debuts overnight reverse repo operation, withholding key interest rate
The bank conducts 300 billion yuan of overnight reverse repurchase agreements in open market operations Published Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 10:43 AM [BEIJING] China’s central bank held its debut overnight reverse repo operation without disclosing the rate of interest it charged on its new instrument, in a surprise move to traders awaiting guidance on…
Read MoreTeyana Taylor Delivers Inspirational Speech At BET Awards: “Greatness” Is “Measured By How Many People Stand Beside You”
Teyana Taylor was honored with the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards, which was presented by Janet Jackson. The Oscar-nominated star was emotional from the start, surprised that Jackson took the time to present the award to her at the Peacock Theater. After praising Jackson, Taylor delivered an inspiring message about…
Read MoreNia Long Praises Jaafar Jackson For ‘Michael’ Success: “It Was A Joy Watching You Transform Into Your Uncle Right Before Our Eyes”
Jaafar Jackson and Nia Long present the first award at the 2026 BET Awards and received a resounding round of applause. The Michael stars acknowledged the film’s success, sharing a few words with everyone who made it happen. “We’re so grateful for the love you all showed to our movie,” Jackson said on stage at the Peacock…
Read MoreBill Maher, At Kennedy Center To Receive Mark Twain Prize, Talks About Donald Trump’s Tarp: “Only He Could Think Of That”
Comedians including Louis C.K. and Jay Leno and political figures like Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) turned out for Bill Maher on Sunday as he receives the Kennedy Center‘s Mark Twain Prize. Guests were greeted, though, by a reminder of the legal wrangling over Trump’s control over the arts institution:…
Read MorePhilippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
Panel imports rose 145% on the year to US$407 million for the three months through May Published Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 09:13 AM [SINGAPORE/MANILA] People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since…
Read MoreBET Awards 2026: Love Island USA’s Olandria Details Exciting Next Chapter After Leaving the Show
While announcing the news of her big purchase last month, the TV personality admitted that it was an emotional moment. “Still trying to process that this is real,” she captioned a May 9 TikTok, which featured footage of her celebrating her new home, along with a video of her crying in the car. “So many…
Read MoreChloe Bailey Shares What Inspired Her Unrecognizable Blonde Hair Transformation at BET Awards 2026
Chloe Bailey Shares What Inspired Her Unrecognizable Blonde Hair Transformation at BET Awards 2026 When it came to changing up her hair, Chloe Bailey simply thought, “Do it.” After the Chloe x Halle singer arrived at the 2026 BET Awards June 28 sporting a new blonde bombshell hairstyle, she explained what inspired the epic transformation.…
Read MoreSuns blasted for NBA draft showing — but are the critics too harsh?
The Phoenix Suns were one of those NBA teams going into the draft that was a question mark. There were plenty of players that the Suns were linked to with the team’s sole No. 30 pick. The Suns are in a tricky place, too, because they’re not in need of a full rebuild, but changes…
Read MoreIndividual who made US$127.6 million claim on Keppel unit’s Jakarta land further appeals court decision
This latest appeal follows two consecutive legal victories for Keppel earlier this year [SINGAPORE] A legal dispute over the ownership of land plots in Jakarta, involving a Keppel unit and an individual seeking a 2.28 trillion rupiah (US$127.6 million) claim, is now heading to Indonesia’s highest court. In an announcement on Saturday (Jun 27), Keppel…
Read MoreSalman Rushdie On His 2022 Knife Attack & “Polemical Fiction” — Babell
“I’ve had quite a good look at it, and it’s not great,” Salman Rushdie joked this evening when asked about death, and whether he feared it, during a sold-out Q&A session at the inaugural Babell Literary and Cultural Festival in Porto, Portugal. Rushdie added: “I’d prefer not to.” The Indian-born British-American novelist can, of course,…
Read MoreMatt Damon Got “No Special Treatment” On ‘The Odyssey’ Set
Despite a roster of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in The Odyssey, Matt Damon says all were treated as equals on set. The Oscar winner recently noted there was “no special treatment” on the set of Christopher Nolan‘s ensemble adaptation of Homer’s epic, which is set to hit theaters on July 17. “If you’re out…
Read MoreAFI Names ‘Blazing Saddles’ Funniest Movie Of All Time For Mel Brooks 100th
Mel Brooks turns 100 years old today, so in honor of that, the American Film Institute (AFI) has decided to officially change the order of their signature AFI’s “100 Years…100 Laughs” list, thereby in what AFI terms as an “honorary” reorganization of the list, moving Brooks’ 1974 western spoof Blazing Saddles from 6th place to…
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