Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad recently stated that he and his family members were not engaged in any corrupt practices. This comes after the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission announced that Mahathir was under investigation in connection with a corruption probe involving his sons, Mirzan and Mokhzani. The commission had ordered Mahathir’s sons to declare their
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The US health authorities have recently reported a second case of bird flu in a human, raising concerns about the spread of the disease. The first case was identified in Texas, followed by the second in Michigan. Both individuals infected with the H5N1 virus were dairy farm workers who experienced minor symptoms and have since
Dak Prescott’s patient approach towards his contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys has left many scratching their heads. In a recent statement, Prescott expressed his indifference towards money, stating that he would give it up just to play the game he loves. This level of detachment from financial gain is rare in a league driven
Nvidia has reached a significant milestone with its shares surpassing $1,000 for the first time in extended trading, following the release of its fiscal first-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations. This achievement reflects the ongoing momentum of the AI boom, which has captured the attention of investors worldwide. The company’s robust performance in the first
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the latest addition to the Mad Max franchise, made a grand entrance at Cannes before its official release in theaters. This prequel film serves as a continuation of the Australian wasteland universe that George Miller initially envisioned in the original Mad Max movies. Over the years, the franchise has captivated
The month of April saw a 1.9% decrease in the sales of previously owned homes compared to March, falling short of the forecasted numbers. One of the contributing factors to this decline was the significant increase in mortgage rates, which jumped at the beginning of February. This sudden rise in rates, combined with the subsequent
Recently, there has been a significant surge in the number of adolescents and young adults being prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, according to data from pharmacy sources. The figures show a staggering increase of 600% in prescriptions for these diabetes or weight-loss medications from 2020 to 2023. It is interesting to note that this
The recent statements from Federal Reserve officials regarding the inflation landscape in the U.S. have sparked confusion and skepticism among experts in the financial sector. Julian Howard, lead investment director of multi-asset solutions at GAM, has criticized the Fed for appearing clueless about the current state of inflation. According to Howard, the lack of a
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced that customers of buy now, pay later services will now receive the same federal protections as users of credit cards. This decision marks a significant shift in the way the BNPL industry is regulated, bringing it under the umbrella of the decades-old Truth in Lending Act. This move
Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a general election for 4th July has come as a surprise to many. With the Tories trailing behind Labour by 20 points in the polls and facing the risk of being ousted after 14 years in power, this move is not without its risks. However, Mr. Sunak may be banking