TSMC’s profit surges 58% on AI-driven chip demand
The Taiwanese chipmaker makes the vast majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductorsPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 02:15...
Malaysia’s Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
The South-east Asia country is widely considered as a global leader in halal processing due to its established certification...
Trump’s quest for more sway over Fed faces fresh hurdles
If the US Senate does not confirm Jerome Powell’s successor by May 15, the Fed chair said he will...

Japan’s Nikkei closes at record high, wiping out Iran war losses

Published Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 04:06 PM[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average ended the day at a new record high, erasing its losses from the Iran war on...
SIA’s dividend capacity will be curtailed if it injects more than expected fund into Air India, says analyst
SBS Transit shares rally past S$4 on bumper dividend, stronger cash flow visibility
TSMC’s profit surges 58% on AI-driven chip demand
The Taiwanese chipmaker makes the vast majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductorsPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 02:15...
Malaysia’s Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
The South-east Asia country is widely considered as a global leader in halal processing due to its established certification...
Trump’s quest for more sway over Fed faces fresh hurdles
If the US Senate does not confirm Jerome Powell’s successor by May 15, the Fed chair said he will...

Entertainment

Japan’s Nikkei closes at record high, wiping out Iran war losses
Published Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 04:06 PM[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average ended the day at a new record high, erasing its losses from the Iran war on...
TSMC’s profit surges 58% on AI-driven chip demand
The Taiwanese chipmaker makes the vast majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductorsPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 02:15 PM[TAIPEI] Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) booked a 58 per...
Malaysia’s Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
The South-east Asia country is widely considered as a global leader in halal processing due to its established certification standardsPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 02:02 PM[SYDNEY/KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia...
Trump’s quest for more sway over Fed faces fresh hurdles
If the US Senate does not confirm Jerome Powell’s successor by May 15, the Fed chair said he will continue on as “chair pro tempore”Published Thu, Apr 16, 2026...
SIA’s dividend capacity will be curtailed if it injects more than expected fund into Air India, says analyst
The Indian airline racks up a wider-than-expected annual loss of more than 220 billion rupees (S$3 billion) for FY2026[SINGAPORE] Should Singapore Airlines (SIA) inject capital that is more than...
SBS Transit shares rally past S$4 on bumper dividend, stronger cash flow visibility
Analysts say the expected total dividend of nearly S$0.50 per share implies a 14.4% yield[SINGAPORE] Shares of public transport operator SBS Transit have surged past the S$4 mark for...

Fashion

Japan’s Nikkei closes at record high, wiping out Iran war losses
Published Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 04:06 PM[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average ended the day at a new record high, erasing its losses from the Iran war on...
TSMC’s profit surges 58% on AI-driven chip demand
The Taiwanese chipmaker makes the vast majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductorsPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 02:15 PM[TAIPEI] Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) booked a 58 per...
Malaysia’s Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
The South-east Asia country is widely considered as a global leader in halal processing due to its established certification standardsPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 02:02 PM[SYDNEY/KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia...
Trump’s quest for more sway over Fed faces fresh hurdles
If the US Senate does not confirm Jerome Powell’s successor by May 15, the Fed chair said he will continue on as “chair pro tempore”Published Thu, Apr 16, 2026...
SIA’s dividend capacity will be curtailed if it injects more than expected fund into Air India, says analyst
The Indian airline racks up a wider-than-expected annual loss of more than 220 billion rupees (S$3 billion) for FY2026[SINGAPORE] Should Singapore Airlines (SIA) inject capital that is more than...
SBS Transit shares rally past S$4 on bumper dividend, stronger cash flow visibility
Analysts say the expected total dividend of nearly S$0.50 per share implies a 14.4% yield[SINGAPORE] Shares of public transport operator SBS Transit have surged past the S$4 mark for...

Gossip

The Exhibitions Not to Miss During Milan Art Week
Could Milan become the next European hub for the international art market? Last year, Thaddaeus Ropac planting his flag in Milan set off a flurry of buzz, as did...
The NASA Mission Specialist Turned Media CEO Who Set Out to Save the Creator Economy
Jeff Kohn began his career as a mission specialist at NASA in the mid-1990s and founded TopFan in 2006. Rishabh Pammi/Unsplash In a bid to challenge the dominance of...
At the Met, “Infinite Artistry” Reframes Japanese Ceramics as a Living Philosophy
From Neolithic fire vessels to gold-repaired tea bowls, the Met traces the unbroken thread between ancient clay and contemporary life. Courtesy the Metropolitan Museum of Art In 2026, as...
The 19 Most Exciting Tasting Menus in London for an Unforgettable Dining Experience
London’s restaurant scene has been accelerating at an undeniable speed in recent years, resulting in a diverse, exciting array of dining options, from casual to high-end. In particular, there...
The GoS Skadi and a Scandinavian Vision of Watchmaking
GoS is one of the few independent watchmakers in the world with a brand identity so distinct that it might just constitute its own school. Photo: Bjorn Dahlgren, courtesy...
Kamrooz Aram On Painting in the Space Between Grid and Gesture
Installation view: Kamrooz Aram’s “Infrequencies,” Alexander Grey Associates, New York, February 20 – April 11, 2026. Courtesy of the artist and Alexander Gray Associates, New York. Those in music...

Health

Dr. Alex Mehr Built Famous Labs for the Space Between an Idea and a Result
Most people do not fail because they lack ideas.They fail because execution is hard.A founder sees a product clearly but cannot get it built fast enough. A team has...
S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite Reach Record-High On Hopes End Of Iran War is Near
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached a new record on Wednesday, extending gains seen throughout the week on investors' hopes that an end to the war in Iran...
New Poll Shows Trump 58 Points Underwater With Independents on Taxes Despite Major Cuts
A new poll has indicated that President Donald Trump is "58 points underwater" with American independents on the issue of taxes, despite widespread cuts from his Big Beautiful Bill...
Oxford Researcher Warns Young Americans’ Happiness ‘Falling Off a Cliff,’ But Social Media Is Not The Only Factor
The well-being of young Americans is "falling off a cliff," according to a new study. Concretely, the United States ranking is now ranking 23rd in Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre's...
Joseph Lambke Sets the Precedent for a Polycentric Urban Future to Design for Movement
At first glance, cities appear to be expanding, yet the experience of living within them can feel increasingly constrained. With stretched commutes, homogenized neighborhoods, and infrastructure struggling to keep...
Listening First: How EM Psych Grew Through Patient Trust, Telehealth Foresight, and Human Connection
EM Psych is a mental health practice built on a mission to make care accessible, personal, and responsive to the evolving needs of patients across every stage of life....

Innovation

Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers’ Collaboration Is a Colorful Maximalist Dream for Your Closet
Lovers of color and bold prints, listen up! A brand new designer collaboration just released at Old Navy, and it's one you're definitely going to be seeing a lot...
Madelyn Cline is Dating Influencer Henry Smith
“There are actually people who think you’re dating Madelyn,” the fan wrote in a direct message. “But I know who her real boyfriend is, and I’m going to reveal...
NFL Coach Mike Vrabel and Reporter Dianna Russini, Both Married, Speak Out After Vacation Photos Emerge
Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini are sharing their side of the story. Hours after photos surfaced of the New England Patriots’ head coach and The Athletic’s NFL reporter visiting...
You’ll Spring Into Action With These New Books Hitting Shelves
Detailing his parents’ search for what led to this tragedy and a quest for justice, Keefe paints a broader picture of the financial landscape that allowed Zac’s fixation to...
Good Luck Not Feeling Nostalgic Seeing the Good Luck Charlie Cast Then and Now
Before Mendler's run as spunky teen Teddy Duncan on Good Luck Charlie ended in 2014 after four seasons, she was simultaneously pursuing pop stardom, releasing her debut album Hello...
Drag Race: Philippines Star Misua Dead at 27
One star’s light has dimmed too soon. Misua—a drag queen who was competing in the fourth season of Drag Race: Philippines—has died, production company World of Wonder confirmed. She was 27....

News

Wall Street banks cut more than 5,000 jobs even as they notch record profits
The banks’ willingness to trim headcount shows they are eyeing AI to help them do more with lessPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 12:21 AM[NEW YORK] The biggest banks...
Wall Street banks cut more than 5,000 jobs even as they notch record profits
The banks’ willingness to trim headcount shows they are eyeing AI to help them do more with lessPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 12:21 AM[NEW YORK] The biggest banks...
Wall Street banks cut more than 5,000 jobs even as they notch record profits
The banks’ willingness to trim headcount shows they are eyeing AI to help them do more with lessPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 12:21 AM[NEW YORK] The biggest banks...
Wall Street banks cut more than 5,000 jobs even as they notch record profits
Wall Street banks cut more than 5,000 jobs even as they notch record profits
The banks’ willingness to trim headcount shows they are eyeing AI to help them do more with lessPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 12:21 AM[NEW YORK] The biggest banks...
How Waymo and Waze are pitching in to help solve L.A.’s pothole problem
Waze and Waymo are teaming up to help combat Los Angeles’ growing pothole problem. The companies announced a program that will use Waymo’s self-driving cars to better detect potholes...
New Zealand central bank holds cash rate at 2.25%, adopts cautious stance amid Iran war
Published Wed, Apr 8, 2026 · 10:41 AM[WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s central bank held its benchmark official cash rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday (Apr 8), as policymakers opt...

Politics

Croatia vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways. The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of...
2 teens charged in connection with TikTok stunt gone wrong that left 16-year-old trapped inside shaft of NYC bridge
Two teens have been charged in connection with a foolish TikTok stunt that caused a 16-year-old boy to plummet 50 feet and become trapped inside a shaft on the...
CBS Sports making big March Madness coverage change for 2026
Nate Burleson will add NCAA Tournament host to his ever-growing résumé at CBS.  The network announced Thursday morning that Burleson will host men’s March Madness coverage for CBS Sports...
New Tahoe ski death as student found on black diamond trail – after eight killed in nearby avalanche
A missing skier has been found dead at a Lake Tahoe resort — just days after eight were killed by an avalanche in the backcountry nearby. Colin Kang’s body...
UCLA hasn’t learned its lesson
UCLA must think it is off the hook for antisemitism and bigotry after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from imposing a billion-dollar fine for blatant discrimination against...
Savannah Guthrie never ‘coming back’ to ‘Today’ show after her mom’s disappearance: report
Savannah Guthrie is probably never returning to the “Today” show after her mother Nancy’s heartbreaking disappearance, according to a new report. The “Today” anchor has not appeared on the...

Special Edition

CBS Fall 2026 Schedule: Fewer Comedies, FBI Block & ‘Elsbeth’ Shift; ‘Ghosts’ & ‘Matlock’ Benched
CBS is introducing a fall schedule with only two half-hour comedies. It is believed to be an all-time low for the network. The lineup also includes four franchise blocks,...
Broadway’s ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’, ‘Death Of A Salesman’, ‘Titaníque’ Open Big
Broadway held strong last week as a bevy of spring arrivals caught ticket-buyers’ attention, with Becky Shaw, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Death of a Salesman and Titaníque opening to...
‘Saturday Night Live’ Open Has Trump Reveling In Bombing Iran Again
Just a couple hours after Vice President JD Vance announced that marathon peace talks with Iran produced no agreement, Saturday Night Live opened with Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson)...
CNN Defends Reporting On Iran Statement After Trump Claims It Was Fake
About 90 minutes after announcing a two-week ceasefire in the war in Iran, Donald Trump was irate over CNN‘s reporting of a statement issued by the country’s Supreme National...
Last Minute Blake Lively Vs. Justin Baldoni Settlement Hopes Dashed; Trial Still Set For Next Month
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are still heading to trial on the It Ends With Us actress’ retaliation and defamation claims despite a federal judge’s best intentions and efforts....
Savannah Guthrie Returns To Co-Host ‘Today’: “It Is Good To Be Home”
Savannah Guthrie returned to co-hosting duties on Today on Monday for the first time since the disappearance of her mother, Nancy. After running through headlines of the day, Guthrie,...

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Stressed Out, Acne-Prone Skin? This Viral Korean Relief Cream Soothes, Nourishes & It’s on Sale
What Shoppers Are Saying About Dr. Althea's 345 Relief Cream: "I saw this product trending on so I got curious, and I bought it, the best decision I made,...
Barbie Ferreira Shares Surprising Truth Behind Her Euphoria Exit After Sam Levinson Feud Rumors
During the opening scenes of episode two, "Stuntin' Like My Daddy," we learn just how Nate (Jacob Elordi) came to be so horribly angry and toxically masculine. Apparently he's...
Barbie Ferreira Shares Surprising Truth Behind Her Euphoria Exit After Sam Levinson Feud Rumors
During the opening scenes of episode two, "Stuntin' Like My Daddy," we learn just how Nate (Jacob Elordi) came to be so horribly angry and toxically masculine. Apparently he's...
Coachella Performer Lambrini Girls Drops Out Due to Singer’s Acute Brain Injury
Lambrini Girls will not be rocking out at Coachella 2026. The punk band has dropped out of the lineup after its lead singer Phoebe Lunny fractured her neck and was...
WNBA Star Angel Reese Reacts After Being Traded to Atlanta Dream
Is LeBron James Really Retiring From Basketball? The Truth About His “Decision"Angel Reese is living the dream. One day after it was announced that she was being traded from...
Rhode x the Biebers Is Coming Soon—Here’s Your Sneak Peek at the New Releases
Rhode lovers, you’re going to want to mark your calendars for a few upcoming launches. Just in time for Coachella this weekend, Rhode x the Biebers is coming soon,...