Posts by Liam Redmond
Karoline Leavitt gets into tense exchange on Musk’s email request to federal workers
White House press secretary denies that cabinet members were caught off guard by Elon Musk’s email blast to federal workers Saturday demanding that they list their professional accomplishments last week — or risk being fired. Source link
Read MoreStream It or Skip It: ‘Trial by Fire’ on Netflix, a downbeat adapation of a true crime story powered by Laura Dern’s star appeal
Cameron Todd Willingham wakes up in the middle of the night to a nightmare scenario: One of his three daughters calls for his help as their house is engulfed in flames. The fire kills all three of his young children – and then Willingham himself is charged with murder and sentenced to death. But he…
Read MoreKylie Kelce ‘vehemently’ slams new parenting trend for kids’ birthdays: ‘It feels very participation trophy-esque’
As a mom of three with a fourth on the way, Kylie Kelce has been to quite a few kids’ birthday parties — and there’s one trend that she’s “vehemently against.” There’s a new trend where parents hosting children’s birthday parties not only expect presents for their birthday boy or girl — they also require…
Read MoreHooters server flaunts baby bump in chain’s maternity uniform: ‘I pray you get big tips’
This Hooters hottie is serving up some serious maternity looks. A pregnant server at the burger chain had viewers swooning after flaunting the burger chain’s iconic maternity wear, providing in-uniform bump “updates” in a series of TikTok videos with millions of views. “Everyone was so mad when I said I finally fit the maternity uniform…
Read MoreNanofilm H2 profit rises 6.5% to S$11.5 million
NANOFILM Technologies reported a 6.5 per cent increase in net profit in the second half ended Dec 31, 2024, to S$11.5 million, from S$10.8 million, the nanotechnology solutions provider said in a bourse filing on Tuesday (Feb 25). Revenue in the second half rose 17.1 per cent to S$121.6 million, from S$103.9 million in the…
Read MoreFood Empire H2 profit down 3.2% at US$28.9 million
FOOD Empire’s net profit fell 3.2 per cent to US$28.9 million for the second half ended Dec 31, 2024, from US$29.8 million in the same period the year before. Meanwhile, its revenue rose 10.4 per cent to US$251.1 million from US$227.5 million, the food and beverage company said on Tuesday (Feb 25). The group proposed…
Read MoreDBS flags 13,000 employees for upskilling, reskilling amid job cuts
The lender says its permanent staff across all its markets will not be affected by the reductions DBS has identified 13,000 employees that require upskilling or reskilling, in order to enable them to be future-ready, it said on Tuesday (Feb 25). To date, more than 10,000 staff have commenced their respective learning road maps, which…
Read MoreSingLand H2 net profit rises 76% to S$180.5 million on higher revenue from hotel ops
SINGAPORE Land Group (SingLand) reported a net profit of S$180.5 million in the second half ended Dec 31, up 76 per cent from S$102.4 million in the year ago period. Revenue rose 9 per cent to S$390.5 million in H2 from S$358.7 million in the year before. Earnings per share, excluding fair-value gains on investment…
Read MoreThe top of this Mets lineup might just be historic
When the Mets unveiled their lineup top three in Saturday’s spring opener, the joy in a sold-out Clover Park was overt for what it represented: Francisco Lindor was coming off arguably the best position player season in franchise history and an NL MVP runner-up showing. Juan Soto was actually there. In the flesh. The best…
Read MoreAztech Global H2 profit falls to S$23.9 million on lower sales but group doubles dividend
DESPITE its profit dropping from S$57.1 million to S$23.9 million in the second half of 2024, Aztech Global almost doubled its dividend for the full year ended Dec 31. The Internet of Things device manufacturer said on Tuesday (Feb 25) that it was rewarding shareholders after accumulating a cash reserve of S$311.3 million due to…
Read MoreSingapore shares in the red as regional indices fall; STI retreats 0.3%
Losers beat winners 326 to 234, as 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands SINGAPORE equities closed Tuesday (Feb 25) in the red, tracking regional losses. The benchmark Straits Times Index fell 0.3 per cent or 11.88 points to 3,915.87. On the local bourse, decliners beat gainers 326 to 234, as 1.6 billion securities…
Read MoreChina raises scrutiny of outflows via Hong Kong listings, foreign deals
CHINA is increasing scrutiny of outbound investments by domestic companies as well as their use of proceeds from Hong Kong share sales, people familiar with the matter said, after record capital outflows put pressure on the yuan. Authorities have recently informed China-incorporated firms seeking initial public offerings or second share sales in Hong Kong to…
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