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We’re a Long Way from October 6
Israel is now the military hegemon in the region, and Hamas is a shadow of its former self. Source link
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States are increasingly dependent on federal dollars and increasingly at the mercy of Washington
States are more dependent on the federal government than ever before, with Uncle Sam providing twice as much revenue as he did 35 years…
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Trump signs Columbus Day proclamation
President Trump signed a proclamation Thursday honoring Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who traveled to the New World in 1492.…
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A Cartoonist’s Journey to the Scene of a Riot
The Maltese-born Joe Sacco is the rare cartoonist with a journalism degree (and, maybe just as rare, a cartoonist with masterful…
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Colorado Is Still as Confused on Free Speech as It Is on Gender
The Supreme Court appears skeptical of laws restricting therapists from counseling against gender transitions. Source link
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US dollar mixed as yen sell-off wanes, euro hit by French politics
THE US dollar was mixed on Thursday (Oct 9) as a sell-off in the Japanese yen appeared exhausted for now, while the euro was dented by…
Business
Who is the CEO of Verizon?
Do you have Verizon? If you never heard of it or live under a rock, Verizon is a well-known brand of telecommunications that is used all…
Business
US: Wall Street subdued at open after Powell offers no rate clues
Wall Street’s main indices posted subdued gains at Thursday’s (Oct 9) open, after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell offered no fresh…
Business
Launch of knowledge hub aims to beef up AI use among financial institutions: Chee Hong Tat
The knowledge hub is part of the Pathfin.ai programme, which was first announced in July The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has…
Business
Surprise rate decisions in Asia signal growing economic unease
They underscore growing domestic economic and market uncertainties exacerbated by US tariffs Three central banks over two days surprised…
Business
Hedge funds are using options to bet on year-end US dollar gain
Hedge funds worldwide look to be favouring the US dollar in the option market as they bet that the currency’s rebound versus most major…
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To Fix the Deficit, Start with Bloated ‘Disability’ Programs
Cutting spending is always hard, so conservatives should focus on the least deserving recipients no matter what walk of life they are in.…
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The Anti-Democratic Streak of ‘Banned Books Week’
In public libraries and schools throughout the country, the argument is being advanced that government-run libraries should be floating…
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Trump Should Use His Tariff Instincts to Lower Drug Prices
The president has an opportunity to pressure foreign leaders into delivering a fair prescription drug market for Americans. Source link
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The Humiliating Failure of Washington State’s Plastic Bag Ban
Lawmakers favored political posturing rather than data. Source link
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You Do Not Gotta Hand It to Marjorie Taylor Greene
The media suddenly approves of the congresswoman just because she’s said a few things they agree with. Source link
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Arts Uproars: Open, Shut, Fired, Down for the Count, and Nowhere to Be Found
Culture news, plus an early look at the impressive Obama Presidential Center. Source link
Business
Singapore stocks buck regional trend; STI down 0.4%
All three local banks end lower; Genting Singapore is the most actively traded counter on the STI for the second day running Local shares…
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Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
The unveiling offers a glimpse into the brand’s EV future, marking a major milestone in the auto industry’s shift from combustion to…
Business
Asia’s Reit market ‘finally recovering’ amid lower interest rates and new listings: Aprea
The real estate investment trust, or Reit, market in Asia is “finally recovering” on the back of lower interest rates, higher investor…
Business
JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns of US stock market correction risk: BBC
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of a heightened risk of a significant correction in the US stock market within the next six months…
Business
Top Glove swings into the black with RM38.6 million Q4 net profit; declares 0.48 sen final dividend
Malaysian glove-maker Top Glove on Thursday (Oct 9) posted a net profit of RM38.6 million (S$11.8 million) for its fourth quarter ended…
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Top Glove swings into the black with RM38.6 million Q4 net profit; returns to full-year profitability
It declares a final dividend of 0.48 sen per share and attributes the improved performance to stronger demand Malaysian glove-maker Top…
Business
SingPost short interest spikes on uncertain direction and smaller scale
The short interest in Singapore Post (SingPost) shares has been surging since July, catapulting the counter to the top shorted stock on…