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Europe: Stocks fall as tech nerves sap sentiment; earnings, economic data in focus
EUROPEAN stocks fell on Thursday, dragged by technology stocks that came under fresh selling pressure while investors assessed mixed…
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Illinois congressman forgoes reelection with eyebrow-raising move to place chief of staff on ballot
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia confirmed Thursday that he won't seek a fifth term, days after the Illinois Democrat backed a quiet effort…
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'Good money after bad': Senate hearing explores the consequences of Obamacare subsidies
Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday brought health care experts to Capitol Hill to make the case for allowing the enhanced Obamacare subsidies to…
Business
Oil falls as investors weigh potential supply glut, weak demand
Oil prices declined on Thursday as investors considered a potential supply glut, as well as weakened demand in the United States, the…
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Pelosi-isms: In showing how to 'throw a punch -- for the children,' she leaves a linguistic legacy
Nancy Pelosi is bringing her history-making career in the U.S. House to an end, but she leaves a linguistic legacy in Congress and beyond.…
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Trump administration speeds up new rules that would make it easier to charge some protesters
The Trump administration is speeding up the implementation of new rules that would give the agency tasked with protecting federal…
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to find the money by Friday to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.…
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Singapore’s big board refresh... and what lies beyond
The nine-year rule has been a necessary jolt, forcing boards to re- examine composition, succession and independence IN THE wake of…
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Far-left Democrats, emboldened by election wins, warn party leaders on shutdown: Don't cave
The newly emboldened far-left wing of congressional Democrats sent a public message to their leadership as it negotiated a bipartisan…
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Government says SNAP benefit cuts won't be as deep as announced for some families
President Donald Trump's administration now says that SNAP food aid for November will be reduced less than originally announced, the…
Fashion
ESPN takes name off betting app and partners with DraftKings
ESPN is shifting its strategy on online sports gambling, ending its partnership with Penn Entertainment. The companies announced Thursday…
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Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins
Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking…
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Appeals court gives Trump another shot at erasing his hush money conviction
A federal appeals court on Thursday gave new life to President Donald Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction, ordering a lower…
Culture
Florence Welch Learns How to Scream
The title track on “Everybody Scream,” the new album by Florence and the Machine, opens with a synth organ layered over an eerie choral…
Fashion
Nexperia says payment dispute led to supply break with China
The company cannot guarantee the quality or authenticity of its chips delivered from China after Oct 13 NEXPERIA suspended supplies to its…
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US: Wall Street opens lower as investors assess corporate earnings, mixed economic data
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Nov 6), as investors digested a slate of corporate earnings, while concerns around US…
Business
Thakral’s profit triples to S$19.5 million on divestment of Osaka property
Investment and lifestyle group Thakral Corporation’s net profit more than tripled to S$19.5 million for the third quarter ended Sep 30, up…
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Bangladesh orders 25 Boeing planes, Airbus eyes deals
Bangladesh has ordered 25 wide-body aircraft from Boeing as part of a tariff deal with the United States, a top commerce ministry official…
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India in talks to create bigger banks, including via mergers, finance minister says
India has 12 state-owned banks, which together hold assets totalling 171 trillion rupees (S$2.51 trillion) as of March India needs more…
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Bank of England keeps rates on hold in knife-edge vote that hints at cut soon
The Bank of England kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday (Nov 6) but a narrow vote and signs that governor Andrew Bailey might soon…
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Genting Singapore Q3 net profit rises 19% to S$94.6 million amid higher VIP volume, win rate
Genting Singapore posted a 19 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to S$94.6 million for the third quarter ended Sep 30, with…
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Unite the Rails
When Leland Stanford hammered in the golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah, connecting the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific…
Culture
A Visit to Sarasota’s Ringling Museum
It’s both whimsical and serious, though its website is awful. And, Governor DeSantis, don’t mess with its governance. Source link
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New York Times Coverage Avoids the Third Rails of Sex Trafficking
We must not ignore the role of illegal immigration and abortion. Source link