Posts by Nathan Pine
Map shows 17 states hit by largest cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce
Seventeen states are now affected by the largest cyclospora outbreak in the United States, which health officials have linked to to iceberg lettuce. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday that two new states—Maine and Massachusetts—have been added to the list of states tied to the outbreak. Last week, health officials said…
Read More‘Black Mirror’ Director Ally Pankiw Roasts ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series, Claiming She Turned Down Gig: “Say No To Funding Transphobia”
Ally Pankiw certainly won’t be working on HBO‘s upcoming Harry Potter series. The Black Mirror director shared an Instagram post that appears to show an SMS exchange with her agent in which she emphatically turns down an opportunity to board the series. “I have an instinct on the answer but I feel compelled to ask,”…
Read MoreI’m a gastroenterologist. These 3 colon cancer symptoms fool most people
Most people know to look out for changes in their bowel habits when it comes to colorectal cancer. But some of the disease‘s warning signs can be far less obvious, making them easier to brush off or attribute to everyday life. With colorectal cancer on the rise in younger adults, doctors are urging people to…
Read MoreOpenAI steps up Singapore footprint, in talks to lease 100,000 sq ft in Shaw Tower
Rival Anthropic has leased about 100 desks within The Executive Centre facility at Ocean Financial Centre [SINGAPORE] Amid the current wave of artficial intelligence companies on an expansion trail into Singapore, ChatGPT creator OpenAI is said to be in talks to lease about 100,000 square feet of offices at the new Shaw Tower in Beach…
Read MoreTropical Storm Lala: Spaghetti models show path headed for Hawaii
Forecast maps show Tropical Storm Lala advancing toward Hawaii, with forecasters expecting it to reach hurricane strength as it approaches the Big Island. Tropical Storm Lala was named Thursday morning, becoming the second named storm of the Central Pacific season and the ninth named storm to develop across the wider Pacific basin this year, Newsweek…
Read MoreGNC seals regional deal with DFI Retail following court win against Ron Sim’s LAC
DFI will be exclusive wholesaler, distributor and franchisee for the health and wellness brand in HK, Macau and Singapore [SINGAPORE] DFI Retail Group will be the exclusive wholesaler, distributor and franchisee for health and wellness brand GNC in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, both parties announced on Friday (Aug 14) in a joint statement. This…
Read More6 takeaways from Patriots’ preseason draw with Colts
The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts played to a 13-13 tie in their preseason matchup at Gillette Stadium on Thursday. Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez, AJ Brown, and just about everyone else you would have hoped to see for the home team were relegated to cheerleading duties, but there was still plenty to gather from…
Read MoreGolden Agri-Resources H1 net profit up 4.4% at US$167.2 million on higher CPO prices
[SINGAPORE] Golden Agri-Resources posted a net profit of US$167.2 million for the first half of FY2026, up 4.4 per cent from US$160.3 million in the year-ago period. This was supported by lower borrowing costs and foreign exchange gains, it said on Friday (Aug 14). Revenue for the six months ended Jun 30, rose 7.3 per…
Read MoreEGP Energy H1 net profit rises 179.7% to S$6.1 million on strong revenue growth
[SINGAPORE] EGP Energy Corporation posted a 179.7 per cent rise in net profit to S$6.1 million for the first half ended Jun 30, 2026, from S$2.2 million in the previous corresponding period. This was driven by revenue growth across both its key operating segments, the mainboard-listed electrical infrastructure solutions provider said in a regulatory filing…
Read MoreSingtel shares up 4.2% after underlying Q1 net profit grows 21%
The counter rises after falling 0.9% on Thursday, when the telco reported a 71.6% drop in first-quarter earnings [SINGAPORE] Singtel shares rose as much as 4.2 per cent on Friday (Aug 14), a day after it reported its first-quarter results. The telecommunications giant’s Q1 net profit was down 71.6 per cent at S$818 million, despite…
Read MoreSingtel shares close up 4.7% after underlying Q1 net profit grows 21%
The counter rises after falling 0.9% on Thursday, following a 71.6% drop in first-quarter earnings [SINGAPORE] Singtel shares ended 4.7 per cent higher at S$4.45 on Friday (Aug 14), a day after it reported its first-quarter results. The telecommunications giant’s Q1 net profit was down 71.6 per cent at S$818 million, despite exceptional gains from…
Read MoreABC And NBC Will Air 90 NBA Games Next Season, Up 14% From The Prior Year
ABC and NBC will combine to air 90 NBA games during the 2026-27 season, a 14% increase over the broadcast networks’ total of 79 in the prior season. The uptick will continue the squeeze on general-entertainment programming, extending a long-term shift toward live sports, unscripted fare and news and away from traditional dramas and comedies.…
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