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For some of the bar’s customers, it is still a first encounter.“It’s quite flavourful,” said one patron. “It’s quite a unique taste and it doesn’t feel like I’m drinking alcohol.”POP CULTURE DRIVES DEMANDThe rising curiosity is not accidental, said observers.“South Korean dramas show a lot of drinking culture, not just as a transaction but as a social ritual,” said Dr Dayoung Kim, a senior lecturer in marketing at the National University of Singapore (NUS).“So, specific brands and people drinking, it gets all exposed through those dramas and Singaporeans, Southeast Asians love watching those dramas. It gives legitimate access to that…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman paid the ultimate price for not paying attention to high-octane basketball while sitting courtside.During Wednesday night’s Philadelphia 76ers-Orlando Magic play-in tournament game, a woman who had floor seats was on her phone when a pass from Paolo Banchero went haywire.Just about everyone in the vicinity of the basketball moved out of the way, except for the one person who the ball was in a direct line toward.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM VJ Edgecombe of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates a basket by Paul George during the first half…

Arrest comes after police found the body of Celeste Rivas in a car registered to the musician last year.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026American rapper David Anthony Burke, known by his stage name d4vd, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in a car registered to him.Los Angeles police took the 21-year-old singer into custody on Thursday “for the murder of Celeste Rivas”, the city’s police department said in a statement. He is being held without bail.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBurke’s arrest comes seven months after police uncovered…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s push to extend the government’s controversial warrantless surveillance powers suffered a minor setback early Friday morning after a group of conservative lawmakers rejected a compromise deal that would have extended the program for five years while incorporating some minor reforms intended to appease GOP privacy hawks.Shortly before 2 a.m. Friday, the House of Representatives approved a two-week extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), giving lawmakers until April 30 to reach a deal.House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., voiced confidence that his conference can come to…

The FTSE 100 Index rally stalled this week, even as its US counterparts soared to a record high amid falling fears of the ongoing Iran war. It was trading at £10,600, up sharply from the year-to-date low of £9,690.Similarly, the FTSE 250 Index jumped to £22,920, its highest point since February. This article explores some of the top FTSE 250 and FTSE 100 shares to watch next week.London Stock Exchange (LSEG) is the top FTSE 100 stock to watch The London Stock Exchange stock has done well in the past few months, which is in line with our prediction. The prediction…

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday (Apr 17), moderating from its pace at the end of 2025 as activity slowed in some key sectors.In the final quarter of 2025, gross domestic product had expanded by 6.3 per cent, the fastest pace in three years, driven by higher domestic demand, exports and investments. The rise in the January-to-March period was driven by sustained growth in the manufacturing, services and construction sectors, though momentum has slowed compared to the previous quarter, the statistics department said in a…

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Bank of America — The stock gained more than 1% after the banking giant posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter . Bank of America earned $1.11 per share on revenue of $30.43 billion. Analysts expected a profit of $1.01 per share on revenue of $29.93 billion. BofA’s strong results were bolstered by its equity sales and trading unit. Broadcom — The chipmaker jumped more than 2.5% after it announced with Meta a plan to deliver 1 gigawatt of custom chips , with further plans to deliver multiple gigawatts in the…

Spoiler alert! Surprise twist in “Survivor 50” elimination – CBS News Watch CBS News (Warning: Spoilers ahead!) “CBS Mornings” reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday’s “Survivor 50” episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.

new video loaded: Hope and Caution as Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire BeginstranscriptBacktranscriptHope and Caution as Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire BeginsCelebrations broke out in Lebanon after its government agreed to a 10-day cease-fire with Israel. In both Israel and Lebanon, some people remained wary that the truce would hold.“I believe that it is the best interest of Lebanon and Israel to have a cease-fire, and hopefully both countries will be wise enough to hold it.”Celebrations broke out in Lebanon after its government agreed to a 10-day cease-fire with Israel. In both Israel and Lebanon, some people remained wary that the truce would hold.By Shawn PaikApril…