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'We just needed a new president': Trump declares America is on brink of economic boom
President Trump kicked off the 2026 campaign with a rapid-fire recitation of his accomplishments this year, declaring that America is now…
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Trump sends 'Warrior dividend' checks to service members
President Trump said military service members are receiving a patriotic chunk of change this holiday season thanks to revenue from his…
Business
KGI starts Ever Glory at ‘outperform’ with S$1.20 target amid high construction demand in Singapore
Its asset-light model and careful working-capital management enable disciplined expansion, says analyst KGI Securities has initiated…
Business
Apple makes changes to iOS software in face of stricter Japanese rules
APPLE is making changes to its iOS software in Japan to comply with a new local law aimed at fostering competition, part of broader…
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House passes bill to criminalize gender-affirming care for minors
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would criminalize gender-affirming care for minors, imposing penalties of up to 10 years in prisons…
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Coinbase announces entry into prediction markets, stocks
COINBASE Global has announced its entry into prediction markets and equities trading. The biggest crypto exchange in the US said on…
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US FTC probes Instacart’s AI pricing tool, source says; shares drop
Shoppers viewing Instacart prices saw wildly different prices for the same items sourced at the same stores THE US Federal Trade…
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House GOP passes 'first step' health care bill, considers broader package in 2026
House Republicans passed a health care bill on Wednesday that could serve as a catalyst for a broader measure next year to expand choices…
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ANZ hit with second “strike” as shareholders dissent over pay report
AUSTRALIAN lender ANZ Group’s new CEO will forgo his short-term bonus this year, while a significant minority of shareholders opposed the…
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China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgement, prosecutor says
Missouri's top prosecutor said China is suing after the state pressed federal officials for help collecting on a roughly $25 billion court…
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Sembcorp’s purchase of Australia's Alinta Energy has green risks
Post-acquisition, the Australian utility may present significant capital expenditures or a slower-than-expected green transition At the…
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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announces he'll leave post in January
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced Wednesday he will be departing the FBI next month, after weeks of speculation about his future…
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Japanese yen, ringgit, US, Australian dollar driving Singapore's currency buying frenzy
YouTrip’s 2025 conversion volumes jump over 70%; its peers also report surge in business As foreign exchange rates vacillated in 2025 amid…
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Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump's cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants
An internal watchdog in the U.S. Department of Energy will investigate the Trump administration's termination of $7.6 billion in grants…
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Micron forecasts blowout earnings on booming AI market, shares rise 5.7%
MICRON Technology forecast second-quarter adjusted profit at nearly double what Wall Street analysts expected on Wednesday, buoyed by…
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Micron surges as global memory chip shortage boosts profit forecast
It is set to add over US$30 billion to its market capitalisation, if premarket gains hold MICRON Technology shares rose nearly 14 per cent…
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Congressional Democrats win legal battle with ICE over access to facilities
A federal judge ruled Wednesday against ICE's new policy attempting to limit the ability of members of Congress to carry out oversight on…
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Minneapolis police chief criticizes ICE tactics after clash with protesters
Minneapolis' police chief is criticizing federal immigration agents after a confrontation with protesters and an attempted arrest of a…
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Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator on Wednesday, placing him atop the…
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Senate Democrats launch 2026 initiative to lower costs
Senate Democrats on Wednesday announced a 2026 initiative in which they'll push proposals to lower the costs of health care, energy,…
Culture
What to Read Before Your Trip to Atropia
“Pastoralia,” the title story in this collection, is about two people who work in a theme park, pretending to be cavemen. Like in…
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Young Democrat launches House campaign against incumbent Bennie Thompson
A former counsel to two prominent U.S. senators announced Wednesday that he will challenge longtime Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of…
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Hollywood stars launch Creators Coalition on AI
A group of entertainment industry workers launched a new coalition that aims to advocate for the rights of creators amid the growing AI…
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Rob Reiner Made a New Kind of Fairy Tale
On Sunday, when it was reported that the filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, had been stabbed to death at their home…