Indonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:33 AMTWO of the region’s central banks are poised to tighten monetary policy...
Japan intervention risk mounts as yen drops to lowest since 2024
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Olivia Wilde Reacts to Critics Saying She Looks Like “an Actual Dead Body” in Red Carpet Photo
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‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 35 Adds Jimmy Kimmel’s Guillermo Rodriguez

Dancing with the Stars has added another celebrity to its Season 35 roster. Jimmy Kimmel Live star Guillermo Rodriguez will be sashaying his way across the ballroom floor this fall,...
Trump’s Anthropic Crackdown Draws Scrutiny On U.S. AI Leadership
Stocks to watch: Centurion, Far East Group
Indonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:33 AMTWO of the region’s central banks are poised to tighten monetary policy...
Japan intervention risk mounts as yen drops to lowest since 2024
The currency has been under pressure from the wide interest-rate gap between the US and JapanPublished Thu, Jun 18,...
Olivia Wilde Reacts to Critics Saying She Looks Like “an Actual Dead Body” in Red Carpet Photo
Don’t worry, darling, Olivia Wilde is doing just fine. The Invite director addressed speculation about her health after a...

Entertainment

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 35 Adds Jimmy Kimmel’s Guillermo Rodriguez
Dancing with the Stars has added another celebrity to its Season 35 roster. Jimmy Kimmel Live star Guillermo Rodriguez will be sashaying his way across the ballroom floor this fall,...
Indonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:33 AMTWO of the region’s central banks are poised to tighten monetary policy further, staying on guard in case inflation and currency risks...
Japan intervention risk mounts as yen drops to lowest since 2024
The currency has been under pressure from the wide interest-rate gap between the US and JapanPublished Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:29 AM[TOKYO] Yen watchers are on alert for...
Olivia Wilde Reacts to Critics Saying She Looks Like “an Actual Dead Body” in Red Carpet Photo
Don’t worry, darling, Olivia Wilde is doing just fine. The Invite director addressed speculation about her health after a red carpet photo of her from the San Francisco International...
Trump’s Anthropic Crackdown Draws Scrutiny On U.S. AI Leadership
The debate intensified after the administration placed Anthropic's AI models under export controls, effectively limiting access to technology that customers and partners had already integrated into their operations. AFP...
Stocks to watch: Centurion, Far East Group
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 18): Centurion : The group on Wednesday said it has acquired 25...

Fashion

Japan intervention risk mounts as yen drops to lowest since 2024
The currency has been under pressure from the wide interest-rate gap between the US and JapanPublished Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:29 AM[TOKYO] Yen watchers are on alert for...
Stocks to watch: Centurion, Far East Group
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 18): Centurion : The group on Wednesday said it has acquired 25...
Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 08:07 AM[TOKYO] Onitsuka Tiger is looking at life beyond its famous stripes as the footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle...
People are betting on elections in prediction markets. Congress is watching
WASHINGTON — As Spencer Pratt fell behind in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, an unexpected group began claiming election fraud: people tracking the Republican’s success on prediction markets, the increasingly popular...
Trump’s feud with AI company Anthropic keeps heating up
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic and the Trump administration are sparring — yet again.Over the weekend, tensions between the San Francisco company and the Trump administration flared up after the...
China’s property stocks tumble back to pre-2024 stimulus levels
With half-year results approaching, investors are focused on whether developers’ earnings can stabilisePublished Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · 12:28 PMCHINESE property stocks have slid back to levels seen before...

Gossip

Middle Node and What It Takes to Build an Art Scene Outside New York and L.A.
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Performa’s Broadway Benefit Brought Fresh Magic to an Old Format
Fragments of Barbara Kruger’s Untitled (Questions). Courtesy Performa, photo: Elyse Mertz There was a certain New York magic last Wednesday night—an unknown and unexpected thrill in the air. Knicks...
€3.5 Million Raised in 20 Minutes: Inside the American Friends of Versailles Gala
Saskia Connery and Peter Brant Jr. Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images “Versailles… exists as an unparalleled and final statement that is likely never to be repeated,” declares the American...
Why Cutting Humans Too Fast Could Backfire in the A.I. Era
A.I. is transforming business faster than almost any technology before it, but companies removing humans before systems are ready may be creating confusion rather than competitive advantage. Unsplash+ A...
Our Favorite Looks from the Frick Collection Spring Garden Party
James Burn, Laurent Bergeron, Kent Monkman, Peter Jay Sharp, chief curator Aimee Ng, Brad Tinmouth, Harold Rafael and Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen director Axel Rüger. Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com The Frick...
One Fine Show: “Zurbarán” at the National Gallery in London
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Health

Trump’s Anthropic Crackdown Draws Scrutiny On U.S. AI Leadership
The debate intensified after the administration placed Anthropic's AI models under export controls, effectively limiting access to technology that customers and partners had already integrated into their operations. AFP...
Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH is Frozen at $1,770 Waiting on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh
Ethereum is trading near $1,770, down about 1% on the day, and it's going almost nowhere on purpose. The whole market is holding its breath for June 17, the...
American Pride Levels Plunge Ahead of Nation’s 250th Birthday: Poll
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, a new survey suggests Americans are feeling significantly less proud of their country than they did just...
Democrats Accuse Republicans Of Interfering In Primaries To Bolster Candidates They Consider More Beatable: Report
Congressional Democrats are crying foul as Republicans interests appear to be throwing their support behind Democratic primary candidates viewed as flawed and beatable. Getty Images Congressional Democrats are accusing...
Russia Recruiting Teenage Girls To Murder Ukrainian Soldiers: Report
A Ukrainian police chief is claiming that Russia is recruiting teenage girls to murder serviceman.Reuters reported that national police chief Ivan ​Vyhivskyi discussed the tactic following the arrest of...
Electronic Arts Rolls Out Advertising Model That Places Ads Directly Inside Gameplay
Electronic Arts has launched a new advertising platform that allows brands to integrate marketing content directly into gameplay, expanding the video game publisher's efforts to connect advertisers with its...

Innovation

Olivia Wilde Reacts to Critics Saying She Looks Like “an Actual Dead Body” in Red Carpet Photo
Don’t worry, darling, Olivia Wilde is doing just fine. The Invite director addressed speculation about her health after a red carpet photo of her from the San Francisco International...
YouTubers Bramty Juliette and Luis Espina Break Up After 12 Years of Marriage
Blippi Details His Super Fun Friendship With Fellow YouTuber Ms. RachelThe Bramfam is splitting up.  YouTubers Bramty Juliette and Luis Espina—who built a following of millions by sharing their...
D’Arcy Carden Says Jennifer Garner Was Even “Better” Costar Than She Imagined on The Five-Star Weekend
"On one hand, I'm like, 'Yes, I would do anything,'" she explained. "But there's also a part of me that's letting this this thing be." For now, Carden is...
NBA Star James Harden Arrested, Charged With Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
James Harden is facing legal trouble.  The NBA star was arrested and charged with the unlawful carrying of a weapon in Houston, Texas on June 13, according to Harris...
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen’s Family: A Guide to the Twins’ Full House
Dave Olsen and Jarnette OlsenDave Olsen never expected daughters Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen to enter show business."I didn't even want to be bothered with it," the golfer-turned-real-estate-professional shared...
Meet Steven Spielberg’s Family: A Guide to His 7 Kids
Full disclosure: Steven Spielberg has a big family.In fact, the director of Disclosure Day—which debuts June 12—and his wife Kate Capshaw are parents to an expansive, blended family with...

News

Indonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:33 AMTWO of the region’s central banks are poised to tighten monetary policy further, staying on guard in case inflation and currency risks...
Snap unveils its $2,195 augmented reality glasses as rivalry with Meta heats up
Social media company Snap showcased a pair of its $2,195 augmented reality glasses Tuesday, staking a claim in a race to reshape how people interact with computers.The Santa Monica...
China sets sights on heavy truck electrification in blow to diesel demand
The country could move toward electric trucks at an even faster pace than targets indicatePublished Mon, Jun 15, 2026 · 06:35 PM[BEIJING] China rolled out a push to electrify...
A day in the life of an equities analyst
The best ones are analytical thought leaders and good communicators, and comfortable with AI and technologyWHEN people think about analysts covering Singapore stocks, they probably picture rows of finance...
Beijing’s investment clampdown clouds outlook for Hong Kong banks, insurers
Published Fri, Jun 12, 2026 · 09:21 AM[HONG KONG] China’s crackdown on cross-border investments is set to weigh on the lucrative businesses of banks, insurers and wealth managers in...
Long-term care is not just an age-related issue: Great Eastern
The insurer’s claims data shows that 62% of claimants under one of its long-term care plans are under 50[SINGAPORE] Nearly two-thirds of all injury-related claims payable up to end-May...

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

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 35 Adds Jimmy Kimmel’s Guillermo Rodriguez
Dancing with the Stars has added another celebrity to its Season 35 roster. Jimmy Kimmel Live star Guillermo Rodriguez will be sashaying his way across the ballroom floor this fall,...
Viu & iQiyi International To Launch Streaming Bundle In Southeast Asia – APOS
PCCW’s streaming service Viu and iQiyi International, the international platform operated outside mainland China by Chinese streamer iQiyi, are launching a single bundled subscription for both services.  Launching in...
Jon Stewart Derides White House’s UFC Event As “God-Awful Mockery” That Managed To “Devalue Both Combat Sports & Our National Dignity”
Jon Stewart, a born and bred New Yorker, kicked off his Monday night installment of The Daily Show celebrating the momentous victory of the Knicks, shouting out sanitation workers...
Joel McHale Says Patrick Dempsey’s Name Was On His ‘Scream’ Set Chair
As some familiar faces went up against Ghostface in Scream 7, one character underwent a recasting after 25 years. Joel McHale, who made his debut as Sidney’s (Neve Campbell)...
‘The Muppet Show’ At 50
The original incarnation of The Muppet Show lasted five seasons and 120 episodes, from 1976 to 1981, and in that time some of the biggest names in show-business lined...
‘Blair Witch’s Heather Donahue Says She’s “Not Participating” In Reboot
After more than 25 years of reluctantly being the face of the franchise, the actress formerly known as Heather Donahue is prioritizing her image over a Blair Witch return....

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Jelly Roll’s Daughter Bailee Ann “Disgusted” by Comments on Bunnie Xo Divorce
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Jelly Roll’s Wife Bunnie Xo Shares Cryptic Posts Amid Breakup
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Strangers Author Belle Burden Teases What to Expect From Adaptation Starring Gwyneth Paltrow
In the six years since her then-husband—the pseudonym James in the book is for her ex Henry Davis—abruptly announced during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown that he wanted a divorce,...
Paris Hilton Honors Britney Spears With Sweet Shoutout at World Cup 2026
Paris Hilton wants to give Britney Spears more love. The Simple Life alum gave her longtime friend a shoutout at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, naming Spears, Kesha and...
Olivia Rodrigo Shares She Is Partially Deaf in One Ear
“I never knew until kindergarten or so when they're doing the tests on all the kids, and they were like, ‘Oh, you're a little hard of hearing,'" she told...
Taylor Swift’s Most Famous Lyrics About Travis Kelce, Kim Kardashian and More Explained
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Following the infamous—and later revealed to be edited—phone call leak in 2016 between Kanye and Taylor over a reference he made to her on his...