Posts by Nathan Pine
“Explosive” diarrhea parasite infections soar in Michigan
Hundreds of people across several states have been infected by a microscopic parasite that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, part of a multi-state surge in illness clusters that federal and local health officials are actively investigating. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported this week that at least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis were…
Read MoreD.C.’s Fourth Of July Parade Canceled Due To Extreme Heat
Triple digit temperatures in Washington, D.C. have forced organizers to cancel the annual Independence Day parade. “The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the District of Columbia, with heat index values expected to reach between 110°F and 115°F,” organizers said. “This decision was made after extensive consultation with the National Park…
Read MoreJoby Baker Dead: Actor In ‘Gidget’ Films & ‘Good Morning World’ Was 92
Joby Baker, whose presence on television and in film throughout the 1960s and ’70s made him one of the era’s more familiar faces in both drama and light comic fare, died June 22 of natural causes in Mount Kisco, New York. He was 92. His death, announced to Deadline by his family, came just 10…
Read MoreMost Americans believe country faces threat to democracy on 250th birthday
Recent polling shows that the majority of Americans are pessimistic about the direction of the country on its 250th birthday, and believe the U.S. faces a number of threats to its democracy. According to an NPR/PBS News/Marist survey conducted in June, 32 percent of Americans say they are concerned about the state of the country…
Read MoreSK Hynix is said to weigh 0.5% fee payout in mega ADR offering
Published Sat, Jul 4, 2026 · 04:15 PM [SEOUL] SK Hynix is considering paying about 0.5 per cent of the proceeds from its US listing – one of the largest share sales ever – to banks working on the deal, according to people familiar with the matter. While SK Hynix has indicated it will issue…
Read MoreEnergy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisis
Policymakers are recalibrating their energy priorities – and nowhere more so than Asia [SINGAPORE] There is still no lasting peace deal in the Persian Gulf, but energy-hungry Asia is already drawing energy lessons from four months of war: it needs bigger buffers, a greater diversity of fossil-fuel suppliers and a better mix of power sources…
Read MoreJPMorgan sees US$4,500 gold price in Q4, says risks to downside
Published Sat, Jul 4, 2026 · 01:22 PM [BENGALURU] JPMorgan said demand for gold from key sectors would not be as strong as it had expected, limiting the rise in gold prices this year to US$4,300 per ounce in the third quarter and US$4,500 per ounce in the fourth quarter. The bank said the risks…
Read MoreScarred by 1997 crash, South Korea nervously opens 24-hour won trading
[SEOUL] Deep inside a government complex in Sejong, about two hours from Seoul, a room known as “the box” is ground zero for South Korea’s currency anxieties. Behind a door marked “restricted access”, finance ministry officials watch every tick in the won, scrutinising price swings and trading volumes to determine when intervention might be necessary.…
Read MoreThe Surprising Way Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Confirmed Their Wedding Outside MSG
T&T make an explosive pair. Indeed, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s walked down the aisle, their whole town came and their mamas cried. She said I do and he did too—just like one of her songs. The couple got married at Madison Square Garden in New York July 3 after three years of dating, surrounded by nearly…
Read MoreDid Taylor Swift Have Bridesmaids for Her Wedding to Travis Kelce? All the Details
“The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture,” the note added. “This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry.” Meanwhile, pals like Zoë Kravitz, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Dakota Johnson,…
Read MoreOil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold
Published Sat, Jul 4, 2026 · 08:35 AM [CALGARY] Oil prices were little changed for the week as traders held on to hopes for a successful outcome from attempts to secure peace between the US and Iran. Brent futures were up US$0.14 or 0.2 per cent at US$71.94 a barrel 6.31 pm GMT, ending the…
Read MoreTravis Kelce Proves He & Taylor Swift Are Wedding Masterminds by Teasing MSG Easter Eggs Months Ago
What if we told you Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are masterminds? It appears groundwork for the couple’s July 3 wedding at New York City’s Madison Square Garden was laid months in advance, with Travis seemingly dropping Easter eggs about where his and the “Love Story” singer’s nuptials would take place. “I’ve always wanted to…
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