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Barcadi dancer Jelly Babie apologises for hurling insults at the cashier amid losing followers
Barcadi dancer and singer Jelly Babie asked for forgiveness after losing many followers on TikTok. The star might also face legal action for insulting the cashier.
Heineken beer sales pop but hazy days ahead
Dutch brewer Heineken said Wednesday its beer sales were up but saw a "challenging and uncertain" economic outlook and couldn't guarantee the same growth for the rest of the year. "We continue to see the economic environment as challenging and uncertain, and will remain agile and focused," he said.
DIY home decor hack: Woman and her neighbour collect pampas grass on the side of the road
a TikTok video of a woman and her neighbour picking pampas grass in a nearby area left many netizens inspired to pick out their own and use it decorate their homes.
Trinity International Bible University: Phumlani Dube says he was nearly scammed for bogus doctorate
Phumlani Dube got candid about his experience with Trinity International Bible University. The former radio host says he was nearly scammed by the institution.
Chinese sellers go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad
Donning hijabs and floor-length abaya gowns over shorts and tank tops, Chinese students at an e-commerce school perform into a smartphone camera as they learn how to sell the clothes to overseas TikTok users. It is the final day of a two-week course on selling products abroad via the short video app -- which despite being blocked in China is a platform more and more Chinese vendors are turning to.
German forecast to offer signs if ailing economy on the mend
The German government will present its latest growth forecasts on Wednesday as Europe's crisis-hit top economy shows tentative signs it is finally turning a corner. But slight improvements in indicators do not mean the government will make any big changes to its forecasts, with analysts still expecting tepid growth this year.
China, future HQ: New ASML boss faces bulging in-tray
Frenchman Christophe Fouquet takes the reins of Dutch chip giant ASML on Wednesday with a daunting to-do list, top of which will be steering business with China as semiconductors become a geopolitical battleground. Fouquet is the second Frenchman to run the Dutch firm, after Eric Meurice, and trade publication Bits&Chips said his nationality could cut both ways.
Asian stocks rise on earnings optimism as US data approaches
Asian equities extended the week's gains Wednesday following a strong rally on Wall Street and another record in London, as traders cheered more upbeat earnings reports and data indicating a slowdown in US economic activity. General Electric, Spotify, and diaper and paper product brand Kimberly-Clark were among the companies posting strong gains after releasing quarterly reports.
Recycled 'zombie' misinformation targets US voters
Migrants, vaccines, pedophilia rings -- old conspiracy theories are resurfacing ahead of the US election despite being repeatedly debunked, in what researchers call "zombie" falsehoods that appear to resonate with polarized voters. Yet it later grew into the sprawling QAnon conspiracy movement, which gained popularity ahead of the 2020 election.
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