(CTN News) – ‘Thirteen Lives’ is inspired by the true story of how a group of individuals collaborated to rescue 12 junior football players and their coach from an 18-day flooded cave during an unlikely rescue attempt. Their odds were stacked against them, the conditions were brutal, and their chances of success were slim. The motion picture beautifully illustrates the … [Read more...] about In ‘Thirteen Lives’, Ron Howard Favors Realism Over Drama
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Running costs first-time car owners must consider
For most of us, buying car is the second most expensive purchase after acquiring a home. If it's your first car, then the outright cost is undoubtedly higher, since you don't have an existing vehicle to sell or trade-in to offset the price. However, the outright purchase price and subsequent monthly payments aren't the only expenses you need to factor in. Whether you've … [Read more...] about Running costs first-time car owners must consider
Alexa! Start my Roomba: Amazon buys robot vacuum maker for $2.3 billion
Amazon.com Inc will acquire iRobot Corp, maker of the robotic vacuum cleaner Roomba, in an all-cash deal for about $1.7 billion (S$2.3 billion) in the latest push by the world's largest online retailer to expand its stable of smart home devices. Amazon will pay $61 per share, valuing iRobot at a premium of 22 per cent to the stock's last closing price of $49.99. iRobot's … [Read more...] about Alexa! Start my Roomba: Amazon buys robot vacuum maker for $2.3 billion
US stock market: Is it a bull, a bear, or a bull in a bear?
The US stock market's rebound in recent weeks has analysts and investors questioning whether 2022's deep downturn has ended, but how to spot an expiring bear market or a new bull market is not something everyone on Wall Street agrees on. Equities have rebounded thanks to better-than-expected corporate earnings and bets the worst of soaring inflation may be over. The Nasdaq … [Read more...] about US stock market: Is it a bull, a bear, or a bull in a bear?
Phuket yachting community remembers lost sailor
PHUKET: Friends of long-term Phuket expat Leslie Beasley, who was found dead on a yacht moored in Chalong Bay on December 23, have told the Gazette about their shock and sadness over the local sailor’s death. Mr Beasley was looking after the yacht for the owner, who is currently overseas. His body was discovered after the owner had repeatedly failed to contact him about … [Read more...] about Phuket yachting community remembers lost sailor