Politics
How Trump Decided to Pardon Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht
In December 2023, Angela McArdle, the chair of the Libertarian Party, flew to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Donald J. Trump. Mr. Trump wanted to…
Kim Browne
Kim Browne is an L'Officiel Lifestyle editor whose work focuses primarily on lifestyle and contemporary culture.
Her stories explore lifestyle developments, success stories, cultural conversations, and subjects that resonate with modern readers.
Kim aims to create accessible and engaging coverage while bringing attention to stories that encourage readers to think, discover, and engage with the world around them.
Lifestyle · Culture · Trends · Contemporary Living
Business
SK Hynix posts record quarterly profit surpassing Samsung on AI boom
SOUTH Korea’s SK Hynix on Thursday posted a record quarterly profit as the Nvidia supplier saw strong sales of advanced chips such as…
Business
Asia hedge funds post biggest annual returns since the pandemic
ASIA hedge funds rebounded in 2024, with many posting double-digit gains as China stocks recovered, Japan’s equity rally hit new heights…
Business
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Frasers Centrepoint Trust
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jan 23). CapitaLand Investment: Its…
Business
Amazon exits Quebec operations, to cut about 1,700 jobs; Ottawa unhappy
E-COMMERCE giant Amazon.com is exiting its operations in the Canadian province of Quebec, leading to the loss of about 1,700 full-time…
Politics
Trump's Energy and Border Emergencies Advance His Own Interests
President Trump’s return to the Oval Office came with emergency declarations for the country’s energy sector and the southern border,…
Politics
The 46 Democrats Who Voted for Republicans’ Racist Immigration Bill
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Senate’s version of the Laken Riley Act, which allows for the deportation and…
Business
As D.E.I. Programs Come Under Attack, Companies Like Costco and Microsoft Forge Ahead
As corporate diversity and inclusion programs come under attack, not all companies have scaled back. At Costco’s annual meeting on…
Politics
Trump’s Budget Pick Grilled on What Exactly He Thinks Is “Woke”
Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, appeared before the Senate Wednesday and was grilled…
Politics
Republicans Unveil Bonkers Plan to Make Trump’s January 6 Pardons OK
House Republicans announced Wednesday that they will form a subcommittee to reinvestigate the January 6 insurrection, following Donald…
Politics
Trump’s Defense Pick Reportedly Questioned Women’s Right to Vote
Pete Hegseth doesn’t think women deserve the right to vote, according to his ex-sister-in-law. NBC reported on Tuesday that senators…
Business
DBS, OCBC, UOB to gain from higher AUM, fees amid booming family office scene
Upcoming Singapore Budget may give further tax incentives for philanthropy, sustainability SINGAPORE’S strong family office sector will…
News
South Carolina Utility Wants to Sell Unfinished Nuclear Power Site
A major power provider in South Carolina started accepting bids from buyers on Wednesday to finish two nuclear reactors, hoping to take…
Politics
Reddit Users Boycott X Links After Elon Musk’s Gesture at Inaugural Event
Many Reddit users are boycotting the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, after Elon Musk twice made a gesture during President…
Lifestyle
Travel 2025: European Travel May Include Train Trips, Stargazing and ‘Detour Destinations’
In 2025, travelers who are reluctant to abandon overcrowded hot spots like Barcelona and Lisbon and take advantage of the near euro-dollar…
Business
Divvy Homes, Once Valued at $2 Billion, Is in Talks to be Sold for Parts
Divvy Homes, a Silicon Valley-backed company that promised an alternative path to homeownership for consumers of modest means, is in talks…
Business
Stellantis Will Restart Illinois Factory That U.A.W. Pushed to Revive
Stellantis, the company that owns Chrysler and Jeep, said on Wednesday it planned to reopen a factory in Illinois and increase production…
Business
JPMorgan’s Dimon sees inflated stocks as ‘animal spirits’ return
JPMORGAN Chase’s dealmakers are spending their time in the Swiss Alps huddling with ebullient clients, but the boss of the biggest US bank…
Politics
Trumps Threatens Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
When President Trump refrained from immediately imposing new tariffs on his first day in office, as he had previously threatened, business…
Business
Frasers Centrepoint Trust posts 99.5% retail portfolio occupancy for Q1
FRASERS Centrepoint Trust (FCT) posted a committed occupancy of 99.5 per cent for its retail portfolio for the first quarter of its…
Politics
Taking Trump’s Tariffs Threats Seriously and Literally
Is Trump bluffing? President Trump’s tariff threats have perplexed and rankled foreign leaders and C.E.O.s for some time now as they fear…
Business
Saudi Alwaleed’s KHC interested in TikTok if Musk or others buy it, CEO says
SAUDI Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s investment company Kingdom Holding (KHC) would be interested in investing in ByteDance’s TikTok…
Business
Saudi prince’s investment firm would be keen on TikTok if Musk or others buy it, CEO says
SAUDI Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s investment company Kingdom Holding (KHC) would be interested in investing in ByteDance’s TikTok…
News
P.O. Box Prices: What You'll Really Pay in 2024
Thinking about getting a P.O. Box in 2024? You’re not alone. With more people shopping online and working remotely, having a secure spot…