Posts by Nathan Pine
Train a virtual dragon? Film studios turn to Roblox and other games to reach young fans
Surrounded by virtual cliffs and a cascading waterfall, dragon riders on Roblox’s massive online gaming platform immerse themselves in a memorable scene from “How to Train Your Dragon.” In the sequence, the young Viking Hiccup reaches out his hand to touch Toothless, the black, green-eyed dragon he once feared. After players feed Toothless enough digital…
Read MoreThai Airways exits debt restructuring plan with court approval
[BANGKOK] Thai Airways International won court approval to exit a debt restructuring programme, paving the way for resumption of trading in its stocks after a four-year gap. The Central Bankruptcy Court in Bangkok on Monday (Jun 16) granted the national carrier’s plea to emerge from the court-supervised debt rehabilitation. The airline successfully completed the restructuring…
Read MoreCompetition watchdog flags Agoda’s Singapore website, mobile app for potentially misleading features
[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s competition watchdog has raised concerns with Agoda over several design features on its Singapore website and mobile application that were found to be potentially misleading. A number of these concerns related to how the presentation and ranking of the search results on Agoda failed to reflect that they were influenced by money that…
Read MoreAmazon Ads & Roku Set Landmark Pact Giving Brands Access To 80% Of Connected-TV Households
In a milestone agreement, Amazon Ads and Roku are teaming on a new advertising initiative that will give media buyers access to more than 80% of U.S. connected-TV households. The new offering is expected to hit the market by the fourth quarter of 2025. Amazon’s demand-side platform (DSP) will be used to place ads on…
Read MoreJohn Oliver Says “Slippery Slope To Authoritarianism Under Trump” Is Here With POTUS Response To L.A. Anti-ICE Protests
John Oliver, like his fellow late-night hosts before him, is ringing the alarm on president Donald Trump‘s authoritarianism. The Last Week Tonight host wasted no time getting down to brass tacks, addressing the Los Angeles protests that were spurred by the White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller-led escalation of ICE raids, with agents…
Read MoreAbu Dhabi state oil firm makes US$18.7 billion bid for Australia’s Santos
[SYDNEY] Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company is leading a takeover bid for Australian energy group Santos, valuing it at US$18.7 billion, the two firms said on Monday (Jun 16). Santos’ board said it plans to unanimously recommend the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s offer to shareholders if it can agree on the takeover terms. Adelaide-based…
Read MoreDodgers Star Pitcher Speaks Out on Rival Giants Acquiring Rafael Devers
By Drew VonScio is a Newsweek contributor based in Pittsburgh, PA. His focus is on MLB content. Drew has been with Newsweek since December 2024 and also works full-time at WTOV, a TV station in Steubenville, Ohio. He is a 2023 graduate of Bethany College (WV) and a 2024 graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School…
Read MoreLeonard Lauder, billionaire heir to cosmetics empire, dies at 92
[WASHINGTON] Leonard Lauder, who built Estee Lauder into one of the world’s biggest cosmetics makers and catapulted himself into the top echelon of wealthiest New Yorkers, has died. He was 92. Lauder died on Jun 14 surrounded by family, according to a statement by Estee Lauder. In almost 40 years running the New York-based company…
Read MoreAaron Rodgers Fit With Steelers Called Into Question by NFL Legend
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are official. He has signed his deal and participated with the team during mandatory minicamp. With the deal now done, the speculation has begun about what to expect from the future Hall of Fame quarterback with his new team. Rodgers is still capable of putting up big numbers, as…
Read MoreAlleged Minnesota assassin Vance Boelter in custody
Minnesota governor Tim Walz confirmed the arrest of Vance Boelter, 57, in Sibley County during a public safety briefing Sunday night, ending the nearly two-day manhunt for the suspect in the targeted shooting of two Democratic state lawmakers early Saturday morning. Authorities reported it took 43 hours to capture an armed Boelter following the Saturday…
Read MoreBrad Pitt Says He Would Collaborate With Tom Cruise Again — Only If He Doesn’t Have To Hang Off A Plane
Brad Pitt would be open to reteaming with friend and fellow industry heavyweight Tom Cruise — but he’s got one stipulation in mind. The two movie stars, who appeared onscreen together for 1994’s Interview with the Vampire, used to race go-karts together after filming, Pitt told E! News, adding that it was “so sweet” of…
Read MoreSome SGX-listed energy stocks surge as oil prices rally on Israel-Iran conflict
[SINGAPORE] Shares of oil and gas companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) such as Rex International and RH PetroGas rose by more than 6 per cent at the market open on Monday (Jun 16). This comes on the back of global crude oil prices surging amid escalating conflict in the Middle East between Iran…
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