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“Ritu,” by Akhil Sharma
Everyone was looking at us as though they all knew that Ritu had done the work and I had tried to mooch off her. Source link
Swedan Margen
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News
New data uncover another hidden cost of EV ownership: high insurance premiums
As the price of buying an electric vehicle is set to soar with tariffs and the end of government incentives, drivers who want to go green…
Culture
“Caught Stealing” Makes New York a Comedic Criminal Nightmare
From the start of Darren Aronofsky’s new film, “Caught Stealing,” it’s apparent that it hits the sweet spot of his cinematic artistry—the…
Business
Google is training its AI tools on YouTube videos. These creators aren't happy
Santa Ana-based entrepreneur Charlie Chang spent years posting finance videos on YouTube before he made a profit. Today, Chang’s media…
Business
Trump’s pressure on Fed independence holds global risk, ECB’s Rehn says
President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on the US Federal Reserve could have substantial and global knock-on effects on the financial…
Business
Malaysia says China ready to provide assistance in rare earths processing
China is prepared to provide Malaysia technical and technological assistance in rare earths processing, though it has asked for any…
Business
GLP secures up to US$1.5 billion investment from Adia unit
Global logistics builder and investor GLP has secured up to US$1.5 billion of investment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi…
Business
Geo Energy to acquire 51% stake in two Indonesian shipping companies for US$127.5 million
Indonesian coal producer Geo Energy is proposing to acquire 51 per cent stakes in two Indonesian shipping companies for a US$127.5 million…
Business
Europe car sales gain most in 15 months as consumers warm to EVs
Europe’s new-car market rose the most in 15 months in July, as consumers shrugged off concerns over the global economy to splash out on…
Business
Chery is said to near Hong Kong listing as billion-dollar IPOs return to city
Chery Automobile is planning a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) that may raise about US$1.5 billion as early as next month,…
Business
Asia: Markets mixed after Nvidia earnings
N markets were mixed on Thursday after AI powerhouse Nvidia’s quarterly earnings beat expectations but its shares slipped over worries…
Business
ANZ bankers learn about job losses after e-mail error: report
The Melbourne-based bank is in the midst of a major restructure under new chief executive officer Nuno Matos Some ANZ Group Holdings…
News
Starbucks’ Malaysia operator posts record loss on Gaza conflict
Berjaya Food’s net loss has more than tripled to RM292 million for the financial year The operator of Starbucks in Malaysia saw its net…
Business
Gold holds ground as investors await US data for more Fed cues
Gold prices remained stable on Thursday (Aug 28), as market participants awaited US economic data due this week that could help shed…
Business
South Korea keeps rates unchanged as debt risks grow
South Korea’s central bank held policy interest rates steady for a second straight review on Thursday, amid concerns about financial…
Business
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Singapore Paincare
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Aug 28): CapitaLand Investment…
Fashion
Chinese carmakers resist Beijing’s call to end brutal price war
China’s campaign to stamp out a ferocious electric vehicle (EV) price war seems to be having a limited effect, with all of the nation’s…
Business
Google to invest additional US$9 billion in Virginia data centres
Alphabet’s Google is investing an additional US$9 billion in Virginia till 2026 to enhance cloud and artificial intelligence (AI)…
News
Trump Enters Uncharted Ground with the Federal Reserve
The legal landscape in deciding when presidents can fire Fed governors is surprisingly unsettled. Source link
News
YouTube reaches short-term extension with Fox to prevent disruption
UBE and Fox said on Wednesday they have reached a short-term agreement that will keep Fox News, Fox Sports and other Fox channels…
News
CDC director Susan Monarez is out after less than a month on the job and other agency leaders resign
The director of the nation's top public health agency is out after less than one month in the job, and several top agency leaders have…
News
Ex-Fed chief Yellen says Trump bid to oust US governor Cook ‘dangerous’
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s move to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook marks a direct attempt to politicise the central bank and is…
Business
Oil edges up on US crude stocks drop, impact of US tariffs on India
Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday (Aug 27) after data showed a larger-than-expected drop in US crude inventories and as investors…
News
Trump ramps up 'economic war' on Russia to force Ukraine peace talks
President Trump on Wednesday turned the screws to force Russian President Vladimir Putin into a face-to-face summit with Ukrainian…