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Trump DOJ Poised to Indict Comey over 2016 Moves That Helped Trump Win
The irony is that no one on earth, not even Donald Trump himself, is more responsible for Trump’s presidency — now in its second term —…
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11 enterprises and individuals honoured at 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards
Asset manager Keppel, Singapore Management University (SMU) president Lily Kong and Edible Garden City co-founder Bjorn Low clinched top…
Business
US: Wall Street opens lower as investors reassess rate-cut hopes
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Sep 25), as fresh economic data and remarks from a Federal Reserve official tempered…
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White House tells agencies to prepare for mass layoffs, firings if there is a shutdown next week
The White House's budget office has sent a memo to federal agencies telling them to prepare for mass layoffs in case Congress fails to…
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Wilmar found guilty of corruption as Indonesia’s Supreme Court overturns previous acquittal
The Indonesian Attorney-General’s Office is seeking 11.8 trillion rupiah in compensation and a billion rupiah fine from the agri-giant…
Business
Influencers say the ‘not financial advice’ disclaimer is insufficient, as MAS issues warnings to five content creators
But they say MAS guidelines will make them more careful about the clients they choose to work with Getting your financial education from…
Business
Influencers agree the ‘not financial advice’ disclaimer is insufficient, as MAS issues warnings to five content creators
But they say MAS guidelines will make them more careful about the clients they choose to work with Getting your financial education from…
Business
Starbucks to close stores, cut 900 jobs in US$1 billion restructuring
The company says its overall store count will drop by 1% during the 2025 fiscal year Starbucks said it will close stores and eliminate 900…
Business
European banks to launch euro stablecoin in bid to counter US dominance
The new Amsterdam-based company is expected to launch its stablecoin in the second half of next year A consortium of nine European banks,…
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There’s Too Much of Everything
The deluge of entertainment and information in our era is diluting our enjoyment. Source link
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Trump Is Right. Christians Are Threatened Across the Globe
Christians are being punished and persecuted simply for living out their beliefs — and all of society loses out as a result. But none of…
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The Attacks on ICE Must Stop
The latest attack on an agency facility in Dallas is not an isolated incident. Source link
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Visiting a New University in Austin, Texas
Places like the University of Austin, driven by the Great Books, merit, and free inquiry, are part of the mix in changing higher ed’s…
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Take It from Albuquerque: Free Transit Is a Bad Idea
Zohran Mamdani should get the hint and scrap his proposal for New York City. Source link
Business
A Children’s Book That Actually Feels Like Childhood
One of the perks of parenthood, it is often said, is to relive the joys of one’s youth, to share with your child everything you once…
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An Intimate Chronicle of Kanye West’s Fall from Grace
One simple way to think of Kanye West is as a genius stuck in the body of a child who’s always on the verge of a tantrum. He takes out his…
Business
Singapore stocks track regional declines on Thursday; STI down 0.4%
Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 280 to 264, as 1.8 billion securities worth S$1.5 billion change hands Local shares ended…
Business
China’s mining giant Zijin tops US$100 billion in value to near BHP, Rio Tinto
China’s Zijin Mining Group is worth more than US$100 billion at the market close for the first time, after a decade-long growth push…
Business
Japan's Nikkei marks record close for 3rd session
Japan’s Nikkei share average marked a record high close for a third session on Thursday (Sep 25), as investors scooped up cheap shares,…
Business
Swiss National Bank keeps interest rate at zero, warns of tariff impact
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) held its benchmark interest rate at zero on Thursday (Sep 25), the lowest among major central banks, as it…
Business
Centurion Accommodation Reit opens 1.1% above IPO price on SGX debut
Units of Centurion Accommodation Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) rose 1.1 per cent on Thursday (Sep 25) as it made its debut on the…
Business
CapitaLand India Trust unit to divest two assets in Chennai, Hyderabad for 11 billion rupees
The total enterprise value of the sale is about 3 per cent higher than the aggregate of the independent valuations The trustee-manager of…
Business
China central bank unveils steps to boost yuan bond market in Hong Kong
China’s central bank will roll out further measures to support the development of Chinese yuan bonds in Hong Kong and accelerate global…
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ComfortDelGro Engie to operate EV charging points at LHN Energy, Yinson GreenTech sites
A single app and payment platform across both Singapore and Malaysia integrates the ecosystem ComfortDelGro Engie on Thursday (Sep 25)…