Seven & i stock surges after report of Couche-Tard raising buyout bid by 20 pct
In Japan, more than money is at stake in Alimentation Couche-Tard's bid to take over 7-Eleven, the largest convenience chain.
Wed Oct 09 2024
S. Africa president exonerated after inquiry into couch money
The bank came to its conclusion after an investigation that lasted about one year.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Ex-producer Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years on LA rape conviction
Weinstein is already serving a 23-year prison sentence for a separate conviction in New York.
Fri Feb 24 2023
OECD: Europe's couch potatoes causing 10,000 early deaths a year
Many people living in the European Union fail to exercise sufficiently, leading to more than 10,000 premature deaths annually.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Did lockdown measures turn us into couch potatoes?
Social distancing entailed healthier eating habits for some, since dining out was replaced by home cooking.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Meghan Markle calls for 'change' in upcoming US election
Her comments came during a virtual "voter registration couch party" organized by When We All Vote.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Shop Till You Drop - Beyond Your Couch
Home-shopping produced a whole community of television hosts whose antics can persuade Eskimos to buy fridges. CEO of Astro Go Shop Dr Grace Lee explains the appeal, and effectiveness of TV shopping.
Thu Apr 04 2019
Netflix's next move is to disrupt Hollywood's biggest money maker
Netflix's bold foray into movie-making and directly-to-couch distribution is an explicit challenge to the traditional Hollywood model, analysts say.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Photo of Indonesian minister dozing off in US airport goes viral
A photograph of the Indonesian Minister sleeping on a couch in an airport in the US goes viral on the social media.
Tue Jun 13 2017
Barack Obama shows off acting skills in 'Couch Commander'
Barack Obama appears in a short skit, acting out on some possibilities what life would look like once he leaves the White House in 2017.
Mon May 02 2016
Roommates find $41K in old stinky couch, returns cash to owner
Three New York roommates found $41,000(RM 132,436.51) cash hidden in a second hand couch they bought.
Fri May 16 2014
How house chores can help the heart: study
A study in Sweden found that older people who were physically active around the house stayed healthier longer.
Tue Oct 29 2013
Slash your hotel bill by sleeping with strangers
In the latest trend, another website has been created for travelers who dont mind sleeping with strangers to save a few dollars.
Wed Jul 17 2013
Couch potatoes have lower sperm counts: study
Men who watch television for 20 hours per week have almost half the sperm count of those who watch very little television or none at all, according to a study.
Tue Feb 05 2013
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024