Australia shares hit four-week low
Published Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · 04:14 PM[SYDNEY] Australian shares ended at a four-week low on Thursday (Apr 30),...
Lum Chang Creations seeks shareholders’ nod on 1-for-1 bonus issue and lifting of MD’s share sale moratorium
To meet minimum shareholding rules, group proposing to let MD Lim Thiam Hooi place out up to 7.7 million...
Catalist-listed MoneyMax to transfer to SGX mainboard on May 6
The company’s placement of 53 million new shares on Monday fulfils the requirements for the move[SINGAPORE] Catalist-listed pawnbroker MoneyMax...

As Fed holds rates steady, there are divisions over what the next moves will be

Outgoing chief Powell wants to stay on as a governor mainly as a guard dog for the central bank’s continued independenceTHE Jerome Powell era of the US Federal Reserve...
Philippine central bank sees inflation rising to three-year high
The Hidden Economics of a Throwaway Appliance Culture: Why Repair Is Quietly Beating Replace in 2026
Australia shares hit four-week low
Published Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · 04:14 PM[SYDNEY] Australian shares ended at a four-week low on Thursday (Apr 30),...
Lum Chang Creations seeks shareholders’ nod on 1-for-1 bonus issue and lifting of MD’s share sale moratorium
To meet minimum shareholding rules, group proposing to let MD Lim Thiam Hooi place out up to 7.7 million...
Catalist-listed MoneyMax to transfer to SGX mainboard on May 6
The company’s placement of 53 million new shares on Monday fulfils the requirements for the move[SINGAPORE] Catalist-listed pawnbroker MoneyMax...

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As Fed holds rates steady, there are divisions over what the next moves will be
Outgoing chief Powell wants to stay on as a governor mainly as a guard dog for the central bank’s continued independenceTHE Jerome Powell era of the US Federal Reserve...
Australia shares hit four-week low
Published Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · 04:14 PM[SYDNEY] Australian shares ended at a four-week low on Thursday (Apr 30), extending losses to an eighth straight session as surging oil...
Lum Chang Creations seeks shareholders’ nod on 1-for-1 bonus issue and lifting of MD’s share sale moratorium
To meet minimum shareholding rules, group proposing to let MD Lim Thiam Hooi place out up to 7.7 million shares[SINGAPORE] Lum Chang Creations (LCC) has scheduled an extraordinary general...
Catalist-listed MoneyMax to transfer to SGX mainboard on May 6
The company’s placement of 53 million new shares on Monday fulfils the requirements for the move[SINGAPORE] Catalist-listed pawnbroker MoneyMax Financial Services will transfer to the mainboard of the Singapore...
Philippine central bank sees inflation rising to three-year high
Published Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · 01:02 PM[MANILA] The Philippine central bank forecasts the April inflation rate could surge to between 5.6 per cent and 6.4 per cent, breaching...
The Hidden Economics of a Throwaway Appliance Culture: Why Repair Is Quietly Beating Replace in 2026
Walk into any big-box appliance showroom in 2026, and the price tags tell a story most consumers have not fully absorbed yet. A mid-range French-door refrigerator that retailed for...

Fashion

As Fed holds rates steady, there are divisions over what the next moves will be
Outgoing chief Powell wants to stay on as a governor mainly as a guard dog for the central bank’s continued independenceTHE Jerome Powell era of the US Federal Reserve...
Australia shares hit four-week low
Published Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · 04:14 PM[SYDNEY] Australian shares ended at a four-week low on Thursday (Apr 30), extending losses to an eighth straight session as surging oil...
Lum Chang Creations seeks shareholders’ nod on 1-for-1 bonus issue and lifting of MD’s share sale moratorium
To meet minimum shareholding rules, group proposing to let MD Lim Thiam Hooi place out up to 7.7 million shares[SINGAPORE] Lum Chang Creations (LCC) has scheduled an extraordinary general...
Catalist-listed MoneyMax to transfer to SGX mainboard on May 6
The company’s placement of 53 million new shares on Monday fulfils the requirements for the move[SINGAPORE] Catalist-listed pawnbroker MoneyMax Financial Services will transfer to the mainboard of the Singapore...
Philippine central bank sees inflation rising to three-year high
Published Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · 01:02 PM[MANILA] The Philippine central bank forecasts the April inflation rate could surge to between 5.6 per cent and 6.4 per cent, breaching...
Changi Airport inks deal to be first overseas hub for China logistics giant SF Group
Partnership expected to augment the airport’s express cargo capacity and network[SINGAPORE] Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Shenzhen SF Taisen Holding (SF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop...

Gossip

Two Venues, One Unforgettable Evening: Inside Ballet Hispánico’s 56th Anniversary Gala
The Ballet Hispánico Company dancers. Santiago Felipe There is something fitting about a ballet organization kicking off its annual springtime gala with a world-class performance and ending it with...
At the New York Academy of Art’s Annual Benefit, the Studio Visits Are the Main Event
Eddie Roche, Alan Cumming and Cynthia Rowley. Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com The New York Academy of Art’s annual benefit is the rare gala evening that skips the ballroom formality and puts...
The Vintage Leica Market Is Surging as Analog Photography Finds New Devotees
Leading the Auction No. 48 sale is a Leica MP-368 once owned by renowned Italian photographer Tazio Secchiaroli, one of the original Roman paparazzi who helped define the visual...
In “Trading Beauty,” Valentina Castellani Makes the Case That Markets and Masterpieces Have Always Been Inseparable
Trading Beauty Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery traces the evolution of the Western art market from the medieval era to the present day. Courtesy Valentina...
Valerie Mercer and the Long Work of Putting African American Art Where It Belongs
Over two decades, Valerie Mercer has built a collection that makes the case that a complete history of American art must include African American artists. Courtesy of the Detroit...
Aidan Gomez’s Cohere Acquires Germany’s Aleph Alpha in Sovereign A.I. Push
Aidan Gomez is doubling down on sovereign A.I. with a strategic European expansion. Photo by Michael Kappeler/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Cohere, the Toronto-based startup led by Aidan Gomez,...

Health

The Hidden Economics of a Throwaway Appliance Culture: Why Repair Is Quietly Beating Replace in 2026
Walk into any big-box appliance showroom in 2026, and the price tags tell a story most consumers have not fully absorbed yet. A mid-range French-door refrigerator that retailed for...
Crypto Becomes Front Line In US–Iran Sanctions Battle As Wallet Freezes Tighten Digital Finance Channels
The war between the U.S. and Iran is increasingly playing out across blockchain networks, where cryptocurrency is being used to move funds outside traditional banking systems while regulators respond...
Trump Appears To Criticize British PM Starmer While Praising King Charles
President Donald Trump appeared to criticize British Prime Minister Keir Starmer while praising King Charles, who is visiting the U.S.Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump called the king a...
American Airlines Restricts Power Banks Amid Lithium Battery Concerns
American Airlines is tightening rules on portable chargers, limiting how many passengers can bring and how they must be stored during flights, as concerns grow over lithium battery safety.Starting...
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin Blasts Mamdani’s Tax Video as ‘Personal Attack’
Ken Griffin has sharply criticized a viral video released by Zohran Mamdani, calling it a "personal attack" after the mayor highlighted Griffin's luxury penthouse while promoting a new tax...
Disney CEO Reportedly Pauses Long-Running ESPN Spinoff Consideration
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly putting a pause on plans to spin off ESPN, choosing instead to keep the sports network inside the company as it focuses on...

Innovation

LeAnn Rimes Postpones Multiple Concerts Due to “Severe Illness”
LeAnn Rimes needs you to understand she's trying to get better.  The country star canceled two concert dates of her 30 Years of Blue Tour in order to recover...
Chris Pratt Has Sweetest Reaction to Parks and Rec Costar Aubrey Plaza’s Pregnancy
Chris Pratt Has Sweetest Reaction to 'Parks and Rec' Costar Aubrey Plaza's Pregnancy (Exclusive)Andy still has nothing but love for April. Chris Pratt shared his reaction to news that his former...
Jeopardy! Champ Jamie Ding Loses, Ends Historic Winning Streak With This Clue
Jamie Ding's record-breaking Jeopardy! reign has come to an end. The 33-year-old's historic 31-day winning streak was toppled during the game show's April 27 episode, with fellow contestant Greg Shahade...
Inside Lizzo’s Body Transformation Journey
Lizzo simply figured it was about damn time to start feeling better. So, though part of her platinum-selling, Grammy-and-Emmy-winning Big Grrrl brand was being proud AF of how she...
Have the Time of Your Life Learning These Dirty Dancing Secrets
7. A turning point for the actors came during the film's iconic lift scene in the lake, Swayze and Grey bonding over the difficult experience. "It was horrifyingly, hypothermically...
Score a Parke Mockneck for $40 (Normally $130) from the New Target Collection
Parke is known for having some iconic collaborations, but this one is definitely their biggest and best yet. Parke x Target just launched on April 25, and it's full...

News

PetroChina posts record Q1 profit on higher oil prices
Published Wed, Apr 29, 2026 · 08:23 PM[BEIJING] PetroChina posted its best quarterly profit, as China’s largest oil and gas producer benefited from rising energy prices due to the...
Mapletree Industrial Trust Q4 DPU falls 8%
Distribution per unit for FY2026 totals S$0.1271, down from S$0.1357 a year earlier[SINGAPORE] Mapletree Industrial Trust ( MIT ) posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0309 for its...
OpenAI breaks free from exclusive AI pact with Microsoft
New products from the artificial intelligence startup will still be made available first on cloud unit AzurePublished Mon, Apr 27, 2026 · 11:19 PM[NEW YORK] Microsoft and OpenAI have...
Aster to explore new Singapore facility turning used motor oil into high-grade products 
[SINGAPORE] Aster Chemicals and Energy is looking into building a Singapore facility that converts used motor oil into high-grade base oils, the local refinery and petrochemicals player told The...
Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, CICT, CLI, Suntec Reit, Sheng Siong, FCT, iFast
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 24):  ST Engineering : The impact of the Middle East war, alongside...
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust posts 7.9% rise in Q1 NPI to S$314.4 million
[SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) posted on Friday (Apr 24) a 7.9 per cent rise in net property income (NPI) to S$314.4 million for its first quarter ended...

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

Meta Shares Dip On Massive AI Spending; Q1 Daily Active Users Soften On Internet Disruptions In Iran
Instagram and Facebook parent Meta beat on the top and bottom lines last quarter but the stock dipped over 5% on market jitters over expanding capex, which the company...
King Charles Addresses WHCA Dinner Shooting, Makes Case For Strong U.S.-British Alliance In Speech To Congress
Speaking to a joint meeting of Congress, King Charles made the case for a continued British-U.S. cooperation, including a strong NATO alliance despite attacks on the treaty from Donald...
WHCD Shooting Suspect Faces Life Behind Bars, Acting AG Says; Additional Charges To Come
The suspect arrested for the shooting that shut down the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner and saw Donald Trump evacuated could spend the rest of his life in a...
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Creator On Less-Explored ’30-Eras Subplot In King’s Novel
It: Welcome to Derry creator/director/executive producer Andy Muschietti continues to mine author Stephen King’s source novel for compelling nuggets he can expand and refine into prequel story arcs for...
‘Half Man’s Richard Gadd Just Can’t Stop Working: “But I Love It”
After mining his own personal history to great acclaim in Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd joked that for his next project, he “kind of ran out of a few things...
‘The Mummy’ New Movie To Open in 2027, ‘Miami ’85’ Now 2028
Universal Pictures is swapping around two big tentpoles on the calendar and it’s only because one is in more of a position to go then the other. The Radio...

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White Denim Shorts Are Back—These Are the Best Pairs for Every Body Type
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Lisa Kudrow Seemingly Confirms Shocking Amount of Money Friends Cast Still Makes Every Year
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Sprinter Allyson Felix Reveals Plans to Make Comeback for 2028 Olympics
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Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Down in Tears During Moulin Rouge! Curtain Call After Klay Thompson Breakup
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Demi Lovato Brings Out Husband Jutes to Perform Their Wedding Song During NYC Concert Stop
Demi Lovato is wearing her lionheart on her sleeve. The “Lionheart” singer brought out her husband Jutes for a surprise performance during her It's Not That Deep Tour in...
Jack Nicholson Celebrates 89th Birthday in Rare Photo With Joni Mitchell
Jack Nicholson spent his birthday with a few good women.  The A Few Good Men star—who has largely kept away from the spotlight over the past decade—rang in his...