An RFK Jr. vs. Trump showdown is in the offing. Long-shot independent contender Robert F. Kennedy Jr. extended a bold challenge to former President Trump — a debate set against the backdrop of a Libertarian convention slated for later this month. Recent polling data suggests that Kennedy, whose name graces the presidential ballots in four states, including pivotal Michigan, may pose a more significant threat to Trump’s aspirations for a return to the White House than President Biden’s tenure. But Kennedy’s impact isn’t confined to just a handful of states. Reports indicate he’s crossed the s ..read more

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new internet law proposes life sentences for the worst speech crimes on social media. This  move is widely criticized as ‘Orwellian’ and an ‘overreach’ by voters.  The Daily Mail states, Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid’s Tale, likened it to historical royal decrees for imprisoning citizens. The bill, introduced by the Liberal government, raises the maximum penalty to life imprisonment for online genocide advocacy, up from five years.  It also increases maximum prison terms for promoting hatred online. While some support tougher ..read more

SINGAPORE: A lucky winner walked away with the highest TOTO grand prize ever of over $13 million with single bet, last night (9 May). The staggering jackpot of $13,123,509 set a new benchmark in Singapore Pools history, eclipsing the previous record established just a few months ago. The winning draw took place at 9:30pm, when the winning numbers were announced: 9, 15, 20, 26, 43, 49, with an additional number of 36. The jackpot was the highest ever awarded in the history of Singapore’s lottery games, a milestone that has generated significant buzz. Singapore Pools, the state-owned lottery op ..read more

SBS’s “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” teases viewers with fresh stills featuring Lee Yoo Bi and CNBLUE’s Lee Jung Shin! In the second season of the 2023 sensation, “The Escape of the Seven,” which delved into a tale of vengeance revolving around a man’s ambition to rule over a castle built on falsehoods, “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” unfolds the retaliatory efforts of seven individuals, resurrected from despair, against a new evil force allied with Matthew Lee (Uhm Ki Joon). Photo: Instagram/SBS DramaSpoilers ahead! Previously, Han Mo Ne (Lee Yoo Bi) struck a pact with Hwang ..read more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced swift backlash for remarks made at the Milken Institute Global Conference, where she asserted that Black children in the Bronx were unfamiliar with computers. The comments sparked condemnation from fellow lawmakers, including Assembly members Amanda Septimo and Karines Reyes, who deemed them harmful and misinformed.  According to The Guardian, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, acknowledged the governor’s apology and noted that her words were not reflective of her intentions, others, such as civil rights leader Al Sharpton, recognized her attempt to addr ..read more

The saga of Elizabeth Holmes continues to unfold as her federal prison sentence sees yet another reduction. At just 40 years old, Holmes, infamous for her role in the Theranos scandal, is now slated for release on August 16, 2032, from a federal women’s prison camp in Bryan, Texas. This recent adjustment shaves over four months off her previous release date, which was set for December 29, 2032. Reduction This isn’t the first time Holmes has seen her sentence shortened. Back in July, she received a reduction of two years. In the intricate web of US incarceration, reductions in sentences can s ..read more

Meet the modern-day Clippy – “paperclipping.” You remember Clippy, right? That pesky paperclip from the early 2000s, popping up with annoying questions in Microsoft software? Well, now it’s a term for those sporadic, shallow messages you get from people on social media or messaging apps. Paperclipping? In the dating scene, “paperclipping” happens when someone from your past suddenly reappears, even long after you’ve moved on, just to remind you he or she is still around (and still single). It’s like Clippy from Microsoft Word, popping up to offer assistance you hardly ever needed.  Or i ..read more

In a remarkable achievement, YG Entertainment’s latest girl group, BABYMONSTER, continues to dominate the US Billboard charts, maintaining a strong presence for five consecutive weeks. According to the latest data from US Billboard on May 7, KST, BABYMONSTER’s debut mini-album title track ‘SHEESH’ has attained the 21st position on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart and claimed the 47th spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart. Photo:: Instagram/BABYMONSTERImpressing rankings Since its debut on April 9, ‘SHEESH’ has consistently maintained its momentum, solidifying its position in the mainstrea ..read more

SINGAPORE: DBS CEO Piyush Gupta sold bank shares worth S$2.7 million. According to a filing with the Singapore Exchange on May 7, Mr Gupta recently sold 75,000 bank shares, gaining him S$2.7 million. The Straits Times reported that the transaction occurred on May 3 for S$35.70 per share. Despite this sell-off, Mr Gupta still holds over 2.7 million shares, constituting 0.095% of the bank. It’s worth noting that these shares are held in a trust. Prior to the sale, Mr Gupta possessed a slightly larger stake, with holdings nearing 2.8 million shares, representing 0.098% of DBS. Mr Gupta’s decisio ..read more

SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is following up on DBS to identify reasons for disruptions and address them effectively. After experiencing multiple outages in 2023, DBS and POSB online banking services encountered another setback on May 2. Despite ongoing efforts to address issues stemming from the disruptions in 2023, DBS’ remediation plan remains incomplete. A MAS spokesperson informed The Straits Times on May 7 that while DBS has progressed in addressing previous shortcomings, there’s still work to be done. “While DBS Bank had made substantive progress to address the ..read more