Posts by Nathan Pine
Former WWE champion may never wrestle again
[ad_1] There is growing concern within WWE regarding the in-ring future of Piper Niven, with new reports suggesting that a neck injury she sustained earlier this year could force her into premature retirement. The Scottish powerhouse has been out of action since the August 22, 2025, episode of “Friday Night SmackDown,” which was taped at…
Read MoreAlibaba, Abu Dhabi set to invest in AI startup MiniMax’s US$600 million IPO
[ad_1] CHINESE artificial intelligence (AI) startup MiniMax has secured Alibaba and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority as key backers in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, said people familiar with the matter. MiniMax is seeking to raise more than US$600 million from the IPO, said the people, who asked not to…
Read MoreRicky Gervais Uses Netflix Special To Declare Victory Over “Virtue Signalling” Elites Who “Find Anything Offensive” — And Reveals Golden Globes Gag He Bottled
[ad_1] Ricky Gervais is on typically unapologetic form in his latest Netflix stand-up special. The co-creator of The Office used Mortality — which premiered on Tuesday — to bemoan a “really weird” time for comedy and declare victory over elites who “find anything offensive.” Filmed at the London Palladium this year, Gervais said: “It’s great…
Read MoreSix Trends That Will Continue Shaping Asia Pacific’s TV & Film Biz In 2026
[ad_1] Asia Pacific entertainment reached far and wide in 2025 and the impact could be even greater in 2026. Microdramas, anime and K-content were buzzwords on everyone’s lips this year, as Squid Game once again set records for Netflix and KPop Demon Hunter got the world singing. Theatrical remains challenged globally, but there were also…
Read MoreTim Walz’s daughter says family targeted with ‘hate and bot’ campaign
[ad_1] Minnesota Governor and former vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz’s daughter, Hope, has said that her family have been targeted with a “hate and bot” campaign. In a video shared to TikTok on December 29, Hope Walz said, “I’ll be honest in saying, having the entire right-wing infrastructure launch a hate and bot campaign against you…
Read MoreCo-living provider The Assembly Place files preliminary prospectus for Catalist IPO
[ad_1] Proceeds will be used to grow the company’s portfolio, including its expected expansion into Malaysia [SINGAPORE] Co-living operator The Assembly Place on Monday (Dec 30) lodged a preliminary prospectus to list on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The Assembly Place operates an asset-light model, managing and operating a portfolio of accommodation…
Read MoreKatherine Ryan Claims Comedy Central Stopped Her Making Jokes About Russell Brand On ‘Roast Battle’
[ad_1] Katherine Ryan has spoken out about her experience of working with Russell Brand on the UK version of Roast Battle for Paramount’s Comedy Central. During her Sky stand-up special, Katherine Ryan: First Born Daughter, which premiered on Saturday, the Canadian comedian confirmed that she made jokes about Brand’s alleged treatment of women — but…
Read MoreStunning ISS photo of Florida, Cuba captures “moonglint”
[ad_1] A nighttime picture of Earth taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station shows a spectacular “moonglint” between the Florida peninsula and Cuba, a phenomenon that it is impossible to see from the ground below. The International Space Station, an orbiting laboratory where astronauts from multiple countries can conduct scientific research, is located…
Read MoreSouthern California has an unlikely AI mecca: the very industrial Vernon
[ad_1] Five miles south of downtown Los Angeles, a single industrial block in Vernon is drawing as much electricity as a small town. Inside a three-story, 242,000-square-foot building known as LAX01, rows of advanced artificial intelligence chips hum across six data buildings, consuming enough electricity to power more than 26,400 homes for a year. The…
Read More$50 billion rural healthcare boost for all US states
[ad_1] The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a $50 billion initiative to help strengthen and modernize healthcare services and infrastructure in rural areas across all 50 states in America, starting in 2026. Why it Matters According to the official press release, the initiative will directly impact over 60 million people living…
Read MoreSingapore stocks end higher amid mixed regional trading; STI up 0.5%
[ad_1] Across the broader market, gainers outnumber decliners 299 to 203, after 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.1 billion change hands [SINGAPORE] Local stocks closed higher on Tuesday (Dec 30) as regional markets posted mixed results, with investors scaling back activity ahead of the New Year holiday. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.5 per…
Read MoreGeorge Clooney & Amal Clooney Granted French Citizenship
[ad_1] George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney have been granted French citizenship, according to AFP. AFP reported that it had seen an official decree confirming the pair’s new citizenship. The move confirms plans that the double Oscar winner and human rights lawyer had alluded to earlier this month, when George Clooney praised French privacy…
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