Millions warned about “dangerously hot conditions” today

Millions warned about “dangerously hot conditions” today

[ad_1] A dangerous heatwave is sweeping across Arizona and California, with forecasters warning that temperatures more typical of peak summer could expose millions to serious health risks over the next several days. The timing is especially concerning because the heat is arriving unusually early in the season, before many people have acclimatized to sustained high…

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The unusual baby names suddenly surging in America

The unusual baby names suddenly surging in America

[ad_1] America’s most popular baby names may look familiar—but beneath the surface, a wave of more unusual choices is reshaping how parents name their children. New data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), released on May 8, 2026, shows that Olivia and Liam remained the most popular baby names in the U.S. for 2025, marking…

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Jumbo H1 profit falls 22.3% to S$6.2m on higher operating costs

Jumbo H1 profit falls 22.3% to S.2m on higher operating costs

[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Jumbo Group posted a 22.3 per cent drop in net profit to S$6.2 million for its first half ended Mar 31, 2026, from S$7.9 million in the previous corresponding period. In an update released on Friday (May 8), the group attributed the fall mainly to higher operating expenses, including employee benefits, operating leases,…

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Hannah Waddingham Boosts ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Viewing Figures

Hannah Waddingham Boosts ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Viewing Figures

[ad_1] Hannah Waddingham was on hosting duties for Saturday Night Live UK‘s penultimate episode of the season, helping boost the show’s ratings. The Sky comedy series, based on the iconic NBC original, was watched by a live audience of 197,200 on Saturday evening, according to official BARB figures supplied by overnights.tv. The audience of nearly…

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Millions told to stay inside as smog levels rise in U.S. Southwest

Millions told to stay inside as smog levels rise in U.S. Southwest

[ad_1] Millions of residents across parts of Southern California and Arizona are being warned to limit outdoor activity this weekend as ozone pollution—commonly known as smog—is expected to reach potentially unhealthy levels. Air quality alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) cover large parts of the Phoenix metro area and California’s Imperial Valley, where…

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Millennium Docs Against Gravity Artistic Director Rebuts Wim Wenders

Millennium Docs Against Gravity Artistic Director Rebuts Wim Wenders

[ad_1] The artistic director of Millennium Docs Against Gravity in Poland is offering a rebuttal to Wim Wenders after the German director said filmmakers should “stay out of politics.” “I’m not going to take issue with the person that said it, but with the sentiment,” Karol Piekarczyk said on the opening night of the international…

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‘SNL’s Weekend Update Scores With Jeremy Culhane’s Tucker Carlson Trashing Met Gala, Mikey Day & Marcello Hernández As Kamikaze Dolphins

‘SNL’s Weekend Update Scores With Jeremy Culhane’s Tucker Carlson Trashing Met Gala, Mikey Day & Marcello Hernández As Kamikaze Dolphins

[ad_1] That’s the rule, that’s the goal now. After hitting the jackpot with newcomer Jeremy Culhane‘s spot-on Tucker Carlson impression a month ago, Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update opted for a redux — this time featuring the infamous Fox News commentator’s less-than-complimentary takes on the Met Gala. Pitching his voice up ever so slightly and…

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Buybacks, director transactions and stake realignments

Buybacks, director transactions and stake realignments

[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Over the four sessions through to the May 7 close, 16 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$16.1 million. At the same time, more than 90 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for more than 40 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs reported 12 acquisitions and 13 disposals, while substantial…

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