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Asian markets slump as traders take profits, eye commodities' spike
Asian markets suffered a downturn Tuesday after racking up a series of gains as profit-takers stepped in, while traders were also spooked by a surge in commodity prices. After a mildly positive day in New York, where the Nasdaq hit a record high and the Dow ended down from Friday's record, Asian investors were cautious as they eyed rising commodity prices.
Parent company of Trump's Truth Social posts $328 mln loss
Trump Media and Technology Group, which owns former US president Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social, lost more than $300 million in the first quarter of 2024, it said Monday. Over the quarter, TMTG -- whose primary asset is the Truth Social network founded by Trump after he was kicked off Twitter and Facebook in 2021 -- generated just $770,500 in sales.
Top US banking regulator offers resignation after toxic workplace report
A top US banking regulator offered his resignation Monday after an independent report found evidence of widespread sexual misconduct and a "patriarchal" culture at the agency he leads.
Mzansi demands Grootman gets arrested after allegedly leaking his baby mama Gcinile's explicit tape
Many netizens have demanded that controversial forex trader Grootman Selahle get arrested after he allegedly leaked his baby mama's explicit tape.
RISE Mzansi leader slams ANC's governance failures ahead of elections
With just nine days to elections, RISE Mzansi's Songezo Zibi announced his intention to vote again after 30 years in a democracy that he claims has fallen short.
OpenAI to 'pause' voice linked to Scarlett Johansson
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday said it was working on temporarily muting a synthetic voice that sounds a lot like that of actress Scarlett Johansson. The artificial intelligence powerhouse said in a blog post that the "Sky" voice at issue was based on the natural speaking voice of a different professional actress and not meant to sound like Johansson.
Prince Kaybee denies stealing former 'Idols SA' finalist Botlhale Phora’s song, SA reacts
South African producer and DJ Prince Kaybee denied stealing any song. The star responded to 'Idols SA' finalist Botlhale Phora's claims of him stealing his track.
'Incognito Market' founder arrested in New York
A 23-year-old man from Taiwan has been arrested on charges of selling tens of millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs online through a site on the dark web known as the "Incognito Market." Incognito Market, which was shut down in March, was an online dark web marketplace that allowed users to buy and sell illegal drugs anonymously, according to the Justice Department.
"Those are your marks": Student shares professor's savage response to email
A University of the Free State student shared her professor's savage response to one of her emails. The reply had many people in the comment section in stitches.
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